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
My 2009 toyota corolla, which i bought new in 2009, power window panel, caught fire on december 30 while i was driving it and when i brought it to the franchise i purchased it from on december 31, they told me, it was regular wear and tear and that my car was old and i would have to pay for it myself. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10670997
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
While traveling nw on hwy 99 through merced ca at 08:30 am nov. 9, 2014, i experienced a sudden acceleration of my car while in cruise mode going up the ramp just at the nw edge of merced. It continued to accelerate till the rpm gauge was into the red. At the same time, i was very tense, maneuvering in traffic while applying the brakes in an effort to slow down or stop, which heated up until they were barely…
ODI 10653698
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Structure · Suspension
This vehicle has had the water pump go out the brakes the alternator has had problems with the emergency brakes the air bag has had the struts replaced the gas lever stopped working and now the trunk release won't work i have replaced now 5 tires because one blow right after i got the car and now my car has just 85 thousand miles on it. I have heard so many good things about toyota but this is the worst car i have…
ODI 10616049
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
1. While driving at approx. 25 mph, the car suddenly lost power; i was able to drive about 2 mph into a nearby gas station. The battery light was not on, but the orange engine light came on. After 5 minutes, the employee was able to start the car and i drove one mile to my home. My repair mechanic did a computer scan indicating possible problems with a switch and suggested that i drive around for about a week before…
ODI 10620998
Electrical System
I am the original owner of a 2009 toyota corolla which i purchased new from a local toyota dealership. I have always had them do recommended service, etc. And have taken great care of this vehicle. In july 2014 my car was making a rattling sound and i took it in for service. At that time it barely turned over and started, although i had replaced the battery in 2013. The car had a faulty alternator and when they were…
ODI 10748690
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
While i was driving the car started stalling really bad and losing power, the engine light came up and i couldn't speed more than twenty five miles, because the car started trying to shut off on me in the middle of the street again. I took the car to get checked out and the troubleshooting codes came out as being the ignition coils due to the engine harness being bad, (difficult to believe i said ), cables don't go…
ODI 10629836
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
Steering wheel coil remedy never resolved took vehicle in twice for service update at the dealership on steering column coil and airbags.was turning at 5 miles an hour on way to drive onto a trailer so the vehicle could be pulled when the steering wheel was sloppy and was hit by another car from the left side
Crash reported
ODI 11025360
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
During slow speeds or stopped when i press on the gas pedal to move forward the car's check engine light comes on and i can't move forward until i turn the car off, then back on. This has happened at stop lights, in parking garages, and even on the interstate. Not safe. This is my third time taking my vehicle to the toyota dealership to fix the same problem. I paid $900 to fix the ecu (which they told me was the…
ODI 10583970
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
During slow speeds or stopped when i press on the gas pedal to move forward the car's check engine light comes on and i can't move forward until i turn the car off, then back on. This has happened at stop lights, in parking garages, and even on the interstate. Not safe! This is my third time taking my vehicle to the toyota dealership to fix the same problem. I paid $900 to fix the ecu (which they told me was the…
ODI 10583946
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the abs and the brake lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic diagnosed that the sensor on the passenger's side rear, and the power assist vacuum system needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure…
ODI 10561760
Body · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
On 10/21/2013 at about 12 am i was dropping off my wife and daughter in front of our apartment complex. I was driving a toyota 2009 corolla (vin-[xxx]). The vehicle had a sudden, abrupt and unintended acceleration i pressed the brake pedal it did not stop. It went over a curb in the parking lot and collided with another vehicle standing on the opposite side. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of…
Crash reported
ODI 10552563
Electrical System · Steering
Sporadically the car would give the driver the sensation of severe wind buffeting (car would wiggle side to side). This occurred in both od and 3rd (no other gears tested), with all electronics on, then off (radio, cruise, vent, ac, etc.) and both on and off the nys thruway. Occurrences did not cause the driver to lose control of vehicle though it made it difficult to keep the car within the lane markings. This…
ODI 10533368
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
Loss of steering at a right bend in the street, think the power went out to the electronic power assist, car went straight into a sign pole with a large cement base, major damage to front end, airbag didn't deploy, seat belt didn't work and there was no power at all to the car even though the battery was not damaged. Car was recently at toyota dealership for recall to repair to electrical power window problem to…
Crash reported
ODI 10545610
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the steering wheel locked, the brakes failed to stop, and the accelerator failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10537764
Electrical System · Engine
Car had just been started, was departing a parking garage and power steering suddenly failed, followed by engine failure. Car would not start again; battery was completely drained. Alternator had gone bad and was replaced. *tr
ODI 10522454
Electrical · Electrical System
2009 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle console accessory fuse blowing out. *smd when the fuse blew out, he was unable to charge his phone, and other accessories. The consumer stated the fuse was replaced several times.
ODI 10506100
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Vehicle lost power steering on freeway, all electronic components shut down and i was stranded on the side of the freeway. The car would not start, after $3200.00 in repairs, the mechanic said the pistons looked like they were from a 30 year old car. Regular oil changes, well maintained, this car is not reliable! *tr
ODI 10502255
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Abs and brake light turned on together. This is turning out to be a very common issue which is due to the corrosion of the sensors on the rare wheels. With abs light turned on, the vehicle is incapable of applying abs when required during brake, creating a high safety concern. *tr
ODI 10493141
Body · Electrical System
Car was turned off and parked in a parking lot on a normal day, i came back to it turned the car on and smoke started coming out of the power window controls on the driver side, i turned of the car right away, the smoke got worse and then there were flames. I was picking up a friend from work at a car dealership and some people working in the body shop help me put out the fire with a fire extinguisher. The window…
Fire reported
ODI 10474007
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that there was a fire inside of the driver's side door panel. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, he smelled smoke. The contact then poured water down the door panel. The contact stated that the vehicle had not been inspected because the manufacturer planned on doing so, but had not yet done that. The vin was not available. The failure…
Fire reported
ODI 10465264
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have automatic locks and have never had any problems with them until recently when my front passenger side door would not open from inside or out in the unlocked position. All other doors work normally. I tried using my key to unlock it and that also failed. I took it to the dealership and they said it was a problem with a broken cable which they repaired. It was not covered under warranty. *jb
ODI 10461942
Electrical System · Power Train
I was driving on ca hwy 101 at 7:30pm when i smelled, then saw smoke and flames coming from the driver-side door. Luckily, i had a gallon of drinking water within reach. I poured it on the fire while swerving to the margin so as to avoid collision. I extinguished the fire and disconnected the windows-switch panel. Apparently, a short-circuit in the window switches ignited the sound-insulation material that should…
Fire reported
ODI 10463355
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes · Steering
I bought this car used with 18,000 miles on it in july of 2010. And i have all service done at a toyota dealer. At 25,975 miles, replaced the front brakes, machined rotors, brake fluid flush, cleaned and adjusted rear brakes(1/28/12). (brake pedal felt soft). At 37,966 miles , replaced the front brakes again(12/21/12). Pads lasted 11,991 miles! At 55,662 miles, replaced the front brakes, machined rotors…
ODI 10573336
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
2009 toyota corolla. Consumer states issues with screeching noise *tgw the consumer stated the noise would occur, when she started the vehicle, followed by the battery light illuminating. The battery light would eventually go off and then the vehicle would make the screeching noise again. The problem started intermittently in october and one day it completely drained the battery. The battery was replaced and the…
ODI 10449813
Electrical System · Steering
2009 corolla seems to float all over the road and can't keep it straight. Just today the electric power steering sensor light came on. Until now i thought it may have been the wind or my tires. I purchased new tires but still the same problem of wondering all over the road. I experience this at all speeds. *tr
ODI 10375270