2009 Toyota Corolla Electrical System Problems
- 77
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 77 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 6 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 12 records
- power steering · 11 records
- engine light · 8 records
- steering wheel · 7 records
- approximate failure · 7 records
- check engine · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 23 |
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
My car has 91,414 miles and has had multiple cylinder misfires with my normal daily commute of six miles each way. In three years on a 4 cylinder engine i have had three ignition coils replaced, twice within two and a half years and 10,468 miles on the #2 coil. All repairs have been completed by toyota certified repair facilities with toyota oem parts. This is not normal for a low mileage vehicle maintained with…
ODI 11307935
Electrical System
All dashboards came on and the vehicle stalled. Also when pressing the brake or putting any load on the electrical system the vehicle starts stalling. It is not consistent and can't be repeated consistently.
ODI 11164197
Electrical System
I own a 2009 corolla that has 108,000 miles. I took it to the dealer for the airbag recall fix, and it also had the engine check light on. The dealer said that the obd-ii code p0354 came up in the diagnostics and the vehicle needed a new engine wire harness at a cost of $2,000 dollars. I did my own research and found this toyota technical service bulletin link that describes exactly the problem and also includes my…
ODI 11052055
Electrical System
My power doors are not working and the mechanism will not even lock or unlock the doors. Sometimes i can't even open the door to get out and it is severe hazard. I can't even manually open them to get in or out. The main actuator is completely broken.
ODI 10985116
Door · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. While driving 5 mph, the contact noticed smoke emitting from the front driver's side door. The door also became extremely hot. The vehicle did not catch fire. There was no police or fire report filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 114,820.
Fire reported
ODI 10971754
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
Takata recall power window master switch recall smart stop technology
ODI 10916668
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. While driving 5 mph, smoke suddenly emitted from the driver side door panel. A police and fire report were filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power switch failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10886209
Electrical System · Power Train
The car automatic transmissions shift very hard. The mechanic replaced pressure solenoid valve. I was informed that electronic control module is bad. The symptoms are similar to a volunteer safety recall a0j for 2007-2008 corolla models equipped with 1zz-fe electronic control module. The ecm for certain 2005 through 2008 toyota corolla and corolla matrix models equipped with the 1zz-fe engine and two-wheel drive may…
ODI 10888487
Electrical System
Power window switch on driver side does not function. Glass window noisy when driving
ODI 10914352
Electrical System
Vehicle was stationary in park on level street. All three car door lock actuator failed in a row w/one week period. First drivers, front passengers, and passenger behind driver's door. Noticed issue when locking door with key fob "lock" button to activate car alarm. Car alarm would not activate. Walked back to vehicle to check if doors were locked. Doors were not locked and in the open "red" color position.
ODI 10871371
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
My 2009 corolla experienced issues identical to a prior recall circa 2010 for '05-'08 corolla & matrix models regarding engine control modules (ecm) that may have been improperly manufactured. On 3/30/16, the check engine light turned on and my vehicle experienced harsh shifting and struggled for gas. Vehicle was in motion with over a 1/4 tank of gas on a residential street at the time. On 3/31/16, i had the vehicle…
ODI 10860957
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized and the windows failed to function. In addition, the instrument panel lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
ODI 10851949
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. Every time the vehicle was started, the srs warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (steering column assembly). The dealer was charging to have the vehicle repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
ODI 10840357
Body · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
I had spoken to mike from carson toyota regarding this recall more than 6 months ago. I found out about this recall from my coworker who has the same model and year car as mine. Mike had told me that only a few toyotas were on recall and the last time i had gotten my oil changed there, he told me that my model was not in that recall.. But i did get a letter in the mail. I told him that my coworker told me about the…
ODI 10822422
Electrical System
7.5y old corolla le with 61,000 miles of gentle driving/excellent maintenance, all of a sudden, the alternator failed and the car steering wheel is locked, throwing me into panic. I managed to pull into a bank parking lot at chase bank on 161 w spring creek pkwy, plano. My previous car was 1995 corolla, had same experience. I would never feel safe in these vehicles. I feel these denso alternators may be defective at…
ODI 10789453
Electrical System · Engine
After replacing the alternator in my 2009 corolla in july 2015. My timing chains and water pump malfunctioned while driving on the highway. I was unaware and so was the mechanic that the timing belts were damaged until after the water pump and serpentine belt was replaced. Due to timing issues from the previous malfunctions, i am now in need of a new motor. My vehicle has all required repairs or maintenance…
ODI 10790451
Electrical System
Driver side power window switch started smoking and i had to take it out to prevent a fire. One of the switches would not operate freely and seemed to get stuck. Thought i was going to have a fire and when i removed it i found components melted. Cannot operate window and it is in open position. Vehicle was moving at the time and i had to return to home and park since switch was smoking.
ODI 10785234
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2009 toyota corolla (le). I bought it almost exactly 3 years ago with about 12,300 miles on it. Currently, it does not have 50k. I have to drive downtown for nursing school, it takes roughly 20-30 minutes. The very terrifying and incredibly dangerous issue that i have been having is that i will be driving 65mph on the expressway and it will suddenly just drop down to 30/40mph. Due to this issue, i have…
ODI 10819847
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. During inclement weather, the vehicle would not start. The contact constantly had to wait for the weather conditions to improve in order for the key to turn over to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
ODI 10816482
Body · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Driver's door lock does not lock/unlock when pressing the lock/unlock button on the key fob and pressing the lock/unlock button on the driver's door and passengers door.
ODI 10749619
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while traveling on a hill, the alternator assembly warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road, where the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 10747471
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 40 mph, the abs and battery warning indicators illuminated. The odometer, blinkers, and front windshield wipers failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the computer failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 10730959
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The contact indicated that the failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10734690
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
The high beams on the headlights come on without the control being touched. This began when i first bought the car & still does. At first it would happen at any time of the day but now it happens only when it is dark or getting dark. This could impair the vision of the driver of an oncoming vehicle. It is most dangerous on narrow streets. There are other electrical problems that occur from time to time such as the…
ODI 10721720
Electrical System
At 89,000 miles, the battery light came on early in the day but i continued to drive it after stopping at toyota who confirmed it was a "battery light." later in the day, while traveling close to home at about 25mph, all the lights came on in the dashboard and the car started to seize up: steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and i could barely get the car over to the curb (it happened within minutes). The car…
ODI 10695396