2009 Toyota Corolla Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 28
- 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 28 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 5 records
- accelerator pedal · 4 records
- check engine · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
2009 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to claim form for installation of the re-tuned ecu settlement was denied due to vehicle ownership. Notice of denied claim records indicate consumer is not current owner of vehicle. *smd
ODI 10870972
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed coolant leaking onto the ground. An independent mechanic replaced the water pump and thermostat. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 54,575.
ODI 10621338
Air Conditioner · Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension · Tires
2009 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to water pump pulley disengagement and need for third set of tires on vehicle. *smd the consumer stated he heard a noise coming from under the hood, followed by a sound of something hitting the highway. He gradually slowed down and pulled to the side of the road, raised the hood and discovered the flywheel for the water pump sitting on top of the engine. He walked back…
ODI 10553424
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas intake pipe cracked so warning light shows on dash. Toyota won't fix as past the three years from date we bought it, wonder if a fire could happen? *tr
ODI 10513367
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I have had this corolla for about 3 years, average about 700 miles per week - drive it daily. I have had no significant issues with it until the past month or so in which i have experienced two "sudden acceleration" events. In both cases i was traveling at a very low speed, about 10 mph or so in parking lots. While coasting / braking with my foot on the brake pedal, suddenly it was as if the brake pedal turned into…
ODI 10450183
Engine And Engine Cooling · Rack And Pinion · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated while the oil was being changed by an authorized dealer, he was informed that the power steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the front passenger side wheel was shaking and the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.…
ODI 10447387
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
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
Well, there was a very loud rattle noise when starting engine (cold engine) i took car to puente hills, ca toyota dealership as they told me it was a camshaft gear assembly known issue in the toyotas 2009. They charged me about $179.00 for labor as the car was still under warranty. The problem continued and goes away once in a while, but continues after all. I just took car back to same dealer, as they told me that…
ODI 10523989
Engine And Engine Cooling
When i stopped at a stop sign, it stalled and has done so on several more occasions since. I also had a problem on the freeway when i was going about 65 mph and it pulled back like it was going to stop but then finally went back up to speed. I just bought the car on 8/31/11 from a car dealer. I went on the toyota owners website to register the next day and noticed that the previous owner had a stalling problem as…
ODI 10424054
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
Electronic Stability Control · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was currently on 1 and 9 north of jersey city nj. I was on a stop light and when it turned green, the car did not accelerate as much as it was suppose to when you press on gas pedal. It was literally moving 5 miles per hour. I was pressing the gas pedal for the car to go but it was still not even moving up. I turned on the hazards and pulled over. Then the check engine light came on. I turned off the car first. I…
ODI 10403304
Engine And Engine Cooling
2009 toyota corolla 4 cylinder engine automatic transmission. When you press the accelerator pedal in the 2,000 rpm range there is an audible whistle coming from the engine. In the lower rpms there is no unusual sound and that same goes for the higher rpms, but every time the rpm needle goes through the 2,000 rpm it whistles.
ODI 10370878
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the vehicle began to lose engine power and the vehicle would not respond to the contact's attempts to accelerate. The vehicle then stalled as the contact coasted off the roadway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, however the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle resumed normal for a short…
ODI 10351539
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla le. While driving at 35 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and drove over a curb. The vehicle proceeded to accelerate yet the contact was able to stop the unintended acceleration. On a separate occasion while reversing, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to get the vehicle into gear until he had someone manually push the vehicle. The vehicle…
ODI 10346050
Accelerator Pedal · Engine And Engine Cooling
2009 toyota corolla. Consumer states several problems with vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle maintained speed of travel even after his foot was removed from the accelerator pedal. Travel speed decreased only after the vehicles regular brake had been removed. There was a spike in the rpm under normal driving conditions without change in pressure applied to the accelerator pedal. Also, there was erratic…
ODI 10330669
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
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2009 toyota corolla car was recalled for brake problem. When i have the below problem, the brakes will not stop the car. Engine revs up for no reason when the car is stopped. In my case, all engine speed ups occurred when i was stopped, and my foot was on the brake. It has happened about 10 times since i have owned the car. The last time it occurred, i was stopped at a stop sign, and the engine sped up and forced me…
Crash reported
ODI 10340207
Engine And Engine Cooling
When i start the car the engine noise alternated between high and low. The rpm was fluctuating a lot even though the car was only being heated. *tr
ODI 10308457
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 15 to 20 mph while making a left turn the vehicle stalled. He was able to coast onto the emergency lane. He restarted the vehicle and it began to function normally. He drove approximately 5 miles and the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken…
ODI 10344078
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I am the owner of 2009 toyota corolla. I have to press my brake pedal hard and almost all the way down to make my car to stop. I called my dealership about the problem but the dealership want to charge me $89 to look at it. I called toyota customer service line but got no result. I am also smelling burning odor coming from my vents when i turn the heat on. I called the dealership and all they want is to charge me…
ODI 10304542
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
My daughter and son-in-law while driving in their 09 toyota corolla, experienced uncontrolled acceleration; on a straight piece of dry pavement, causing the vehicle to shoot into the oncoming lane (a condition known as torsional steering by some) on a [redacted] striking a car in the oncoming lane and thus causing a major accident. There were only slight injuries. Though the wheels were pointed straight ahead, the…
Crash reported
ODI 10308321
Engine And Engine Cooling
I was driving home from a dallas cowboy game with my grandson on a rural road. The car suddenly lost power and lights starting flashing. It almost came to a sudden stop. I had no steering control for a short period. The enginewarning light continued to flash. I was able to drive home at about 25 miles per hour. I called the dealer in abilene texas and was told to have the car toed. They could not or would not tell…
ODI 10311119
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Mechanical
Very often, my 2009 corolla will have a very low idle, the car acts as it is going to stall. It shudders, the tach drops low, but then will come back up. It happens several times per week when i am either backing up or going from a stop into first gear. I have driven only manual transmissions for over 26 years, and this is the first vehicle i have owned that this has happened with. I fear i will be hit from behind,…
ODI 10310890