2009 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems
- 84
- 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 84 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- water pump · 19 records
- failure mileage · 11 records
- timing gear · 8 records
- gear assembly · 8 records
- check engine · 7 records
- engine light · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 30 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
At 54,000 miles, 57,000 and 59,000 miles i took the vehicle to a toyota service center after experiencing oil consumption, one quart every 1,000 miles or so. I was told this was normal consumption, each time, which i still didn't believe and returned to complain as a matter of record. The car has 74,000 miles on it and it is at the toyota service center exhibiting a knock in the engine. Now, because there is a knock…
ODI 10851465
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Car was taken in for oil change at mileage due and toyota dealership stated oil dipstick was totally dry and to check it at halfway mark of miles. Car is not due yet for oil change until about 95,000 miles and at halfway mark oil was already down to last mark on dipstick. Car was taken to toyota and they stated 2009 corolla was not part of limited service campaign of other vehicles exhibiting same problems as my…
ODI 10837629
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Car was taken in for oil change at mileage due and toyota dealership stated oil dipstick was totally dry and to check it at halfway mark of miles. Car is not due yet for oil change until about 95,000 miles and at halfway mark oil was already down to last mark on dipstick. Car was taken to toyota and they stated 2009 corolla was not part of limited service campaign of other vehicles exhibiting same problems as my…
ODI 10837609
Engine
My vehicle has never had the service campaign for the cam shaft gears replaced. Now my vehicle has 197k miles on it and has been having issues with those gears. I need to know if there is a way to get this paid and fixed by toyota since its a recall. My vehicle is at my dealership in vancouver right now. I can not drive my vehicle.
ODI 10822752
Engine
I was on my way to work drive on the surface street at a speed between 42-45mph when my car suddenly accelerated. I stepped on brakes but i was still accelerating so i had to turn off my engine to get the car to stop. This is the second time this has happened to my vehicle. The first time was about 6 months ago, at the time i took it to a toyota service center and they told my brakes and carpet was recalled. The…
ODI 10824985
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Started engine, then while idling a loud squealing noise appearing to sound from the power steering, upon close observation notice coolant fluid all over the serpentine belts and the alternator. The battery would die and water residual all over the place all indication points to a busted water pump from the mechanics. The car only got 70,000 miles. Have 5 months left on car loan and no money for repairs and don't…
ODI 10819102
Engine
I have been dealing with excesive amount of oil consumption since i bought the car and found out that it was consuming oil while doing random checks on the car. After that i looked on-line for solution and found pages after page and website after website of people complaining about the same issue since 2009 to now and toyota not doing anything about it. I since continued checking and toping the engine oil until…
ODI 10872551
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
Engine
Toyota has a tsb for 2009 - 2010 corolla with the 2zr engine, it is t-sb-0087-09 brief engine knock/rattle noise at cold startup, my car has this problem and needs the camshaft timing gear assembly replaced. I called "toyota care" at the recommendation of the local toyota service manager. Toyota care said my vin number was not included in this tsb and that it is out of warranty. (my corolla was an early 2009…
ODI 10783116
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
Engine
My 2009 toyota corolla has about 93,300 miles on it. After all the recalls that this vehicle has had, it also has been making noise every time i start it. Sometimes it is a loud screeching noise and sometimes it is not that loud. I am sick and tired of all these recalls and i am surprised they are not recalling this problem because from what i have read, many other owners are also having this issue with their 2009…
ODI 10780204
Engine
Driving down the highway at 65 mph in my toyota corolla and the car lost all power and had to quickly pull over to the side of the road. The car was dead and would no longer go. Once it was towed to the dealers they determined that the water pump and stopped working for no apparent reason.
ODI 10766705
Engine
Recently noticed the noise comes from engine compartment after start and during driving. During 5k maintenance service, i was notified that the water pump failed and needs replacement. The car was being driven gentally under normal condition at less than 55000 mile and 6.5 years. The repair is not covered by the 10-year powertran warranty comes with the purchase. Had to pay for the repair.
ODI 10763244
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. While the vehicle was undergoing an unrelated recall repair, the technician advised the contact that the water pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 81,799. Ma 10/22/2015 *cn
ODI 10760739
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
Engine
Engine light on. Belt fell off vehicle. Engine overheated. Waterpump failure.
ODI 10717271
Engine
Tl-the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated the vehicle accelerated when attempted to park causing the contact to crash into a church wall. The contact sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.aw
ODI 10722396
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I was driving and was close to my destination when i hear something go wrong. I park at my destination and i see a pool of what i think was coolant on the ground. It also felt like it was overheating so i did not want to risk the car blowing up so i had it towed. The problem was that the water pump ceased which caused the serpentine belt to also break. I searched online and found this to be a common problem and i am…
ODI 10715293
Engine
My mother is 75 years old. Here corolla is 6 years old. She took it to toyota on april 23rd, 2015 for the recall of the airbag (spiral cable sub assembly and cable kit) and updated software and install update label (smart stop technology and elsbos update ecm software) to correct the recall issue. She was sent home as it was supposed to be fixed. On friday april 24th, 2015 at 10pm she was driving home from an event…
ODI 10712868
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 65 mph, the steering failed and was difficult to control. In addition, the engine stalled. As a result, a crash occurred. The contact was injured and received medical attention. A police report was not filed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and was not repaired. The approximate failure…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10723454
Engine
While driving on interstate 395 in connecticut the engine died. I was able to coast over to the side of the road and after multiple tries the car stated. I drove a little further and the engine died once again while i was driving. I was able to start the car and get it to my mechanic. The engine error code stated that 2 of the 4 starter coils failed. The mechanic replaced the 2 starter coils and the car drove fine.…
ODI 10691550
Engine
Car was purchased new and has been maintained. Took car to dealership to identify sporadic odd "grinding" noise upon cold start. Was first told it was the serpentine belt. Replaced and next day noise was still there upon cold start. Returned and dealer then stated it was the bendix in the starter. Replaced starter. A month later the noise happened again and squealing from serpentine belt was still occurring. Third…
ODI 10704939
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. When the vehicle was started, an abnormal noise emitted from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
ODI 10658805
Engine
After the smart technology software was installed on my vehicle the check engine light came on. With the recalls toyota has been having i felt it was necessary to take my car to an outside entity so i took my car to ntb for a diagnosis and was told that the 02 sensor on my vehicle was failing, the p02420 catalyst was below threshold. The consensus was that when the smart stop was installed that the 02 sensors should…
ODI 10668718
Engine
Dealer did smart stop technology, upon picking up car noticed it running rough. After driving a few miles it seemed to improve. Over a period of a few months and approx 3000 miles engine performance and fuel mileage have gotten much worse, mileage has dropped off almost 10 mpg! Took the car in for nysi today and asked dealer about this. Was told by service advisor that the car had to relearn certain functions. Asked…
ODI 10663612