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
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph she heard a screeching sound from the engine. The contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road and noticed the vehicle had overheated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic…
Fire reported
ODI 10485286
Engine
I purchased the car used 12/3/11 with 12,716 miles. Within 6 months i would hear a grinding/screeching noise when starting the car. This would happen intermittently on cold starts. I had to leave the vehicle with the dealership for over a week for them to finally acknowledge the issue. On 7/13/12 they replaced the timing gear assembly and the camshaft gear. To date, the car has only 52,700 miles and the noise…
ODI 10681581
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle would make a rattling noise when first started. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there was a problem with the cam shaft. The dealer stated the cam shaft would need to be replaced, but wanted to do a 1,000 mile oil consumption test instead. The contact was concerned because the dealer stated the engine could also…
ODI 10470087
Engine
This accident happened in 2011. Vehicle accelerated itself while exiting the freeway. Ended up side swiping the ramp and finally got it to stop using emergency brake. Luckily stopped before crashing into the wall. Toyota investigator came to take edr report but didn't admit the problem of the vehicle. Vehicle was left alone and not fixed for days so they can investigate. I was expecting them to provide answers but i…
Crash reported
ODI 10809352
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Even when the car was new i always noticed that there are times when i am slowing down to stop and put on the brakes, i feel the car surges before it stops. We complained about it that time when the camry/lexus floor mat incidents were in the news. I think there was a recall for that and our brakes were fixed by the dealership. But the problem persists to this day. I also feel an engine surge on my sister's new 2013…
ODI 10640763
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that he constantly had to add oil to the vehicle. The contact informed the dealer of the issue and the dealer advised that it was normal to add one full quart of oil to the vehicle for every 1,000 miles. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 40,000.
ODI 10460550
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
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
When slowing down from 65 mph the whole car shakes out of controll. This does not happen every time but pretty consistent now my check engine and traction controll light stays lit while the esc light blinks. This has happened now three times over past 6 months.
ODI 10544795