2009 Toyota Corolla Power Train Problems
- 33
- 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 33 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
My light came on 80.000 miles and i was informed it is the shift solenoids vale p2757, what was replaced, and right after taht the code came on again p2757 with a differend diagnostic.shavings from the transmission and i need a complete new transmission. There are no available only through the dealer 2 in houston rebuild no new ones . Can you check in to the problem. There are a lot of colmplains on the websites
ODI 11196952
Power Train
Tsb 0087-09 march 13, 2009 came out shortly after production of the 2009 model and due to the many complaints it appears they quickly included it in the powertrain warranty (6 mo/60k miles) rather than do a recall. This is a problem that is detected on a cold start, so many users will ignore it, thinking it's just a squeaky belt, and used car buyers will get taken because you can't detect it if the seller has…
ODI 11024644
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
A 2009 car that was regularly maintained (including regular oil changes) with less than 35,000 miles allegedly needs a new drive train?!?!?!?!!!!
Crash reported
ODI 10992332
Power Train
After decelerating into a left hand turn there is hesitation of up to 3 seconds or more after depressing the gas pedal down to accelerate again . Only happens on left turns. This is an automatic transmission on a 1.8 l 4 cylinder 2009 toyota corolla. This is a recurring problem that seems to be getting worse. Car only has 31k miles- mostly city driving - i'm retired / don't drive much.
ODI 10954491
Engine · Power Train
We were driving on a highway while we heard some noise came from the front of our car. We thought we hit some metal, so we slowed down and changed to the slow lane, then the car started slowing down by itself, and the steering wheel couldn't move freely. We pulled over, opened the front, and saw some smoke and some liquid fell down. We spent $300 for towing our car to the toyota dealership where we bought our car…
ODI 10906928
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
Power Train
Vehicle is a 2009 toyota corolla. After parking the vehicle on a flat surface, left engine running, exited vehicle for about one minute to discard trash, reentered the vehicle, and went throught standard procedure to drive off, it would not come out of park. Vehicle was on a flat surface and the brake was being depressed.
ODI 10865651
Power Train
During a routine inspection at the toyota dealership on 3-29-16, a cracked cv joint boot leaking grease was discovered (59k miles) this is the 2nd occurrence for me, the 1st on my 2010 corolla just a few months prior. Loss of grease will eventually result in failure of the cv joint & disconnecting from the hub assembly resulting in loss of propulsion and pose a potential safety hazard. It would seem that such a…
ODI 10853922
Power Train
ENGINE HAS A KNOCKING SOUND AT START UP
ODI 10914346
Engine · Power Train · Steering
H first time the car malfunction i was coming back from returning the rental truck, i was pulling out on the highway and at that time the steering wheel locked up, the battery indicator light come on, abs brake light come on, and rest of the idiot lights on the panel come on. It was very hard to steer the car, will all my effort with two hands i can steer the wheel and control the car. The engine was running really…
ODI 10749626
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
2 recalls that i have received through the mail. Im afraid driving on the freeway as they mention that when the light show on airbags 6 sections we can get into an accident due to airbags bursting out.
ODI 10819421
Power Train
The transmission grinds as it shifts into 3rd gear with the clutch disengaged as a result of a defective synchro ring. After a quick search online, this appears to be a common problem with the particular transmission on my '09 corolla s. The problem was first described in a 2010 toyota technical service bulletin (t-sb-0282-10), but toyota did not extend the warranty despite the fact that the synchro ring in my…
ODI 10809351
Power Train
I took my car for a maryland state inspection. It was found by a licensed state inspector, that the left front axle shaft cv boot prematurely wore, and was split open and actively leaking grease. *tr
ODI 10626203
Engine · Power Train
A year after the warranty year period ended and less than 60,000 miles, the water pump and serpentine belt both failed. Under the hood, hot coolant was sprayed all over. The coolant level leaked dangerously low, and engine temperature rose without any check engine light on. The incident happened with no sound from the engine upon starting and driving.
ODI 10748824
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated during routine maintenance the technician notified her that the drive shaft was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage were 23,840.
ODI 10598583
Engine · Power Train
The transmission hits so hard that it feels like you have hit a speed bump. This happens when you try to accelerate to pass. *tr
ODI 10648769
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
01/02/2014 at 7:15am: vehicle idled normally for approx 15 minutes while i cleared snow from driveway. I entered vehicle, put my foot on the brake and shifted into reverse. Accelerator suddenly went to full throttle. I managed to shift back into park and the engine rpm increased to red-line level. I shut off the ignition and the engine stopped. I re-started the vehicle a minute later and everything seemed to be…
ODI 10558153
Engine · Power Train
I noticed last month a "brief engine knock/rattle noise at cold startup. It has happened every cold start since last month. I did research on the internet, and found a tsb-0087-09 issue regarding this problem. Toyota has since corrected this problems on their 2010 models - but did nothing for the current owners of the 2009 models. With a engine any thing could happen regarding safety!!! I believe it is selfishness…
ODI 10534343
Power Train
When the car was put into drive from neutral after coming out of a car wash the car started to accelerate out of control, the car hit several curbs went across a lawn and hit a concrete wall where the air bags deployed. The minute that the went into gear the engine started to race as though the accelerator was stuck down. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10510974
Electric Power Assist System · Power Train
Toyota corolla s 2009 transmission/clutch issue / electric steering wheel on wednesday, march 20th, 2013 at 86000 mi. Experienced same lack of acceleration transmission problem after i purchased in 40 month at 79,000 mi. Right after i started the engine, no acceleration / no shift. Terminated the driving immediately. Restart the engine, it accelerate normal. However, an engine light came out. I drove more than 80…
ODI 10504218
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle slipped out of gear and failed to go back into drive. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The technician diagnosed that it was a shift failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000 and the…
ODI 10598099
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
Engine · Power Train
I have a loud knock/rattle noise on cold startup on my 2009 corolla. I thought it was the belt. But, after replacing belts on schedule maintenance, problem still persist. On several occasions, the engine would start but running in abnormal sound with constant big vibrations. Looking up online to see if this is a common problem for the 2009 corolla, i am surprised this is wide spread problem and that toyota knows…
ODI 10505145
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Bought used 2009 toyota corolla (5 speed manual clutch) vehicle in mid 2011. Noticed that the gas pedal, brake and clutch are oddly very close, and gas pedal seems to stick, which seems to cause error in shifting/ acceleration/ de-acceleration, especially when using in between gears. Not sure what that is all about, or whether or not there has been a prior complaint about this or recall, but i think it should be…
ODI 10442495
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
2009 toyota corolla. Consumer states check engine light turned on with code #p2757 transmission tcc solenoid off *tgw
ODI 10411296