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 16 year old daughter was driving my 2009 toyota corolla when the power steering went out of the vehicle. She had to steer the car out of traffic and park the car. The alternator on the car had quit working and caused her to loose control of the car. Thankfully she was able to get out of traffic without a collision. The reason we bought a new car was to try not to have problems usually associated with older more…
ODI 10361293
Electrical System
The radio shuts down for seconds at a time - obvious power failure. When the power is restored (seconds later) radio returns to same station. When it happens radio light only goes off then comes back on. Usually happens after car is driven about 15 to 20 minutes, then it happens non stop even with the volume down. Sounds like a rock is hitting the windshield. It is a very loud, very startling noise. *tr
ODI 10378562
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact was driving 60 mph when the vehicle began to lose power abnormally. The instrument panel gauges would fluctuate oddly and the power steering, power brakes and headlights all became inoperable. The dealer made two attempts to duplicate the failure and advised the contact to have the battery replaced and that the symptoms would be normal if the battery was the…
ODI 10395467
Electrical System
Turned on my 2009 corolla after work and battery light was on. I went to test it at auto zone and they said the battery is no good. I called keys toyota and they said bring it up and they will replace it. I made it about 3 blocks from auto zone and power steering went out and brake light come on and car started to chug. I took this car to the nearest toyota dealership where they informed me that its a bad…
ODI 10334755
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Date: may 4, 2009-i just purchased a 2009 toyota corolla le and have had it for 7 days before having to return it to the dealer where it was purchased due to a wandering feeling in the steering and movement of the car while on the highway. This happened to me on 3 different occasions during the 7 days i had it very scary and unsafe! I thought maybe it was the road, a flat tire, or the wind blowing my car but after 3…
ODI 10328709
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Batesville, in, 6 pm, dry, level ground started after 2 hr. Standing, exited lot to stop sign, braked; engine raced against brake, slowed when shifted d-n-d with brake applied. After two blocks, at red signal, did it again. Eight subsequent occurrences, most recent involving " redlining" of the tachometer and inability to retard by the means given above. Four of these have occurred in the past seven weeks. Present…
ODI 10433860
Electrical System · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2009 toyota corolla. Consumer states vehicle may have electrical problems. *tgw the consumer stated the left speaker shorted out, the power steering and brake lights illuminated. *jb
ODI 10320830
Accelerator Pedal · Electrical System
2009 toyota corolla with unintended acceleration. *kb the consumer stated he had not experienced any sudden acceleration problems with the vehicle. However, he did receive a recall notice in the mail and complied by taking the vehicle to the dealer to have the repairs done on february 17, 2010. However, on march 6, 2010, the consumer made a right turn on a street that was curvy and was relatively steep descending…
ODI 10323177
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Purchased a 2009 toyota corolla on jan. 31, 2009. Immediately noticed "unwanted acceleration", the car wanted to go when stopped unless the brake was applied hard and did not slow down immediately when foot was taken off the gas pedal. Gas pedal did not always come all the way up when foot taken off, but would pop up if brakes applied hard. Cruise control did not work properly. Mentioned concern several times to…
Crash reported
ODI 10317252
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 5 mph out of her driveway, suddenly, the "malfunction" indicator lamp illuminated on the instrument panel. The rear end of the vehicle began to vibrate. The warning indicator light remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The contact was able to continue driving normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection.…
ODI 10299000
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The vehicle alarm would not operate on the vehicle and all of the interior lights failed. The dealer made repairs to the vehicle unknown to the contact. After the repairs were made to the vehicle, she noticed that the horn would not operate. She attempted to contact the dealer to make another appointment, to no avail. The dealer would not honor her request to inspect the…
ODI 10313668
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
2009 toyota corolla, "s" automatic transmission. The problem was initially identified by me when my car would not catch while on a slope in drive. The transmission would roll back. The dealership said this was normal due to a loss of pressure, however it would do it even if i barley stopped on a gradual incline for a few seconds. This has caused me to roll back unless i had one foot on the brake and one foot on the…
ODI 10292245
Electrical System · Engine
2009 corolla devoled a shuddering or stalling when depressing clutch coming to a stop which also drops rpms from 900 to a little under 800 when car stops causing the car to run rough and this drop happens all the time but it may drop slow or fast not the same every time this problem started at 5000 miles with oil consumption problem associated by toyota reflashing ecm per tcb which one week later check engine light…
ODI 10310274
Electrical System · Frontal
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the audio warning sensors would not sound when a warning was indicated. The dealer was contacted in regards to the failure, but stated that there was no failure with the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. In addition, the passenger air bag warning light would illuminate sporadically. The dealer reset the air bag numerous times…
ODI 10404364
Electrical System · Steering
The vehicle would have an intermittent delay upon start up and intermittent power steering "lock up" when making sharp turns. During the power steering failure the vehicle would also lose radio and a/c as if the vehicle was powering down. I took the car to my dealership where i had purchased the vehicle less than a month before these issues. My first incident happened in a parking lot in front of another vehicle…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10384937
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. During inclement weather conditions, the vehicle completely stalled without warning. Five minutes later, the contact took the vehicle to a local technician and was informed that the lighting and excessive rain caused the vehicle to fail. The failure has not been formally diagnosed and the vehicle has not been repaired. The speed was unknown. The failure and current mileages…
ODI 10274594
Air Bags · Electrical System · Frame And Members
A year ago under rainy weather,driving my toyota corolla s/09 when approaching the highway exit i lost control of the car before turning out to the main way. I crashed with the highway bar and the left side of the car got damage, no airbags came out, however i drive it like that to the dealer where they assist for the whole reparation and deal with the insurance. My deductible was $1000 among the reparation. Weeks…
Crash reported
ODI 10331390
Electrical System
Check engine light came on. Took to dealership for repair on apr. 18, 2009. Mechanic determined it was a computer failure. Computer replaced. Check engine light back on the same day computer was replaced. Mechanic placed call to toyota technical assistance. He was advised to try replacing wiring harness. Check engine still on after repair. Tech. Assistance then said to try replacing fuel injector. Light still on.…
ODI 10267253
Electrical System
Battery went dead after only 9,693 miles. Car was stationery in a garage and lights were turned off. Dealer replaced the battery under warranty. *tr
ODI 10298039
Electrical System
Gas pedal problems in a 2009 toyoto corollo. Stated car up increase in idle speed remained longer than normal. 8 march 2010 driving at low speed than for no reason car speeded up.
ODI 10321837
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
In the past year, i have experienced sudden 'jerks' during acceleration on at least two occasions, and had the vehicle inspected twice, in august 2009 and in december 2009. In both instances, toyota mechanics advised they could not identify a problem. Additionally, throughout the past year, i have experienced noticeable problems with the electrical system, which raise concerns about the overall integrity of the…
ODI 10305808
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
- the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact started the ignition. Suddenly, the anti-lock brake system and brake warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The traction control system warning indicator began to blink. The
ODI 10310741
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Dangerous car to drive. Vehicle drifts hard left when driving in a straight line. Problem is made worse when driving next to a large trailer truck with crosswinds. Car steering has a large loose, dead center feel disconnected to the road. When turning, the power steering does not move the steering wheel to the center. The driver has to manually correct the wheel every time. I purchased the car "new" from the dealer.…
ODI 10761994
Electrical System · Engine
Engine by driving when excelling engine shut off this car was t taken to the dealer up to five times and three accidents. The dealer ship keith pierson toyota 6501 youngerman circle jacksonville fla 3 2244. Also i have claim number file with toyota corporations [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10641561
Electrical System
Both my wife and i have had a failure of the ignition switch in our 2009 corolla to shut off when releasing the key on trying to start the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10313825