2009 Toyota Corolla Body Problems
- 25
- 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 25 stored complaint records:
- 9 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that a recall notification was received with nhtsa campaign number: 19v741000 (air bags) and the vehicle was taken to lynch toyota located at 179 tolland turnpike, manchester, ct 06042, [redacted]) where the repair was completed. The contact stated that when the vehicle was picked up, the door locks of the vehicle failed to close securely. The contact…
ODI 11301565
Body · Unknown Or Other
The rubber seal from the wind sheald is flying off also the back window same problem.
ODI 11182043
Body
Notice white spots on car that is starting to peel a clear film from the paint , it spreading from the trunk to the hood and the sides.
ODI 11299397
Air Bags · Body
On sep 27 i was involved in an rear ended accident on highway 880 fremont ca and all the airbag were deployed (the car was totalled), the airbag caused injury to my forehead and i am still suffering from headache.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11044023
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the dashboard was sticky and completely melted due to the sunshine. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 211,000.
ODI 11150344
Air Bags · Body · Engine
Takata airbags-this is third time that i am filling this out. This website is difficult and i could not check all the boxes that i needed. This car had so many problems. It is the worst car that i have even owned. All of the paint was peeling off. I had to have the engine rebuilt. The lights kept blowing out. I had an accident and i hit the steering with my face. The airbag never deployed. I knocked myself out. I…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11021394
Air Bags · Body
I had a vehicle accident on 5/11/17 of which caused a personal head injury laceration due to none of my airbags deploying inside of my vehicle when they should have. It advises that there was a recall on my vehicle for this back in 2014 for the drivers side airbags and there is no information stating that this recall had been done on my vehicle from the dealership or total loss records from my insurance company. I…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10991277
Body
PAINT IS CHIPPING
ODI 11082634
Body
Vehicle was stationary on city street and gear was park. Key became dislodged in driver door lock on outside of vehicle. Key was stuck in the far right position. Key would not return to normal position and was unable to pull key out. Key has microchip to start the vehicle. Could not drive any where until locksmith arrived. Locksmith had to cut spindle to release key.
ODI 10871370
Body
Vehicle was traveling 10 mph in traffic on freeway. Freeway is paved and area of incident was level. Weather was clear. Late afternoon with ample sun light. Spring which holds the driver's side mirror in open and fold position became dislodged inside mirror. Entire mirror kept swaying in traffic 15 mph and above. Serious visibility concern with absent of driver's mirror. Would not pass yearly safety check.
ODI 10871489
Body · Unknown Or Other
I was in the parking lot trying to turn around when my car accelerators and crashes into mi rancho restaurant in silver spring, maryland. This is the second incident with this type of issue . The first time was december 4, 2011 in giant parking lot as i was parking it accelerated and hit the pole . Please there is a issue with this car and it is very unsafe because i have two granddaughter who could have be in the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10864161
Body · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
I had spoken to mike from carson toyota regarding this recall more than 6 months ago. I found out about this recall from my coworker who has the same model and year car as mine. Mike had told me that only a few toyotas were on recall and the last time i had gotten my oil changed there, he told me that my model was not in that recall.. But i did get a letter in the mail. I told him that my coworker told me about the…
ODI 10822422
Body
My trunk even when properly raised in full does not stay up reliably. I had this problem for as long as i have had the car but in the past year i received a notice from toyota that if i had a problem, they would do something to correct it. I brought it to the dealer and they assessed the car, decide it did qualify for the "repair" and allegedly took care of it. It has since still come down without warning and has…
1 injury
ODI 10808288
Body · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Driver's side mirror plastic holding snapped that keeps mirror in the open/ closed position. Due to the plastic holding being snapped, the mirror wobbles and does not stay in the open position. It makes driving very dangerous with the lack of a mirror to turn and merge safely. As speeds increase, the force of the wind will force the mirror into the closed position making the mirror useless.
ODI 10749620
Body · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Driver's door lock does not lock/unlock when pressing the lock/unlock button on the key fob and pressing the lock/unlock button on the driver's door and passengers door.
ODI 10749619
Air Bags · Body · Service Brakes
My wife rear ended a taxi, she complained that the brakes did not stop the car. We had the car towed to the house, i freed the hood and removed the bumper cover to inspect the damage. When i got in and tried the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. When i opened the brake fluid reservoir to check the fluid, the brakes returned to normal. That indicates a vacuum to me, which is not normal.i would like to request…
Crash reported
ODI 10622657
Body · Engine · Steering
At approximately 11:00 a.m. On a beautiful sunny day, i was driving on the pa turnpike at the speed of 65 mph when the power steering in my 2009 toyota corolla failed. My car unintentionally veered left and right as if i was encountering hurricane-like strong wind gusts. The car bounced back and forth for approximately 5 seconds, while feeling as if it was floating/hydroplaning, as i attempted to regain control. My…
Crash reported
ODI 10559668
Air Bags · Body
Safety belt warning light came on for last 2 days and turned off today dec 23, 2013. *tr
ODI 10557115
Body · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
On 10/21/2013 at about 12 am i was dropping off my wife and daughter in front of our apartment complex. I was driving a toyota 2009 corolla (vin-[xxx]). The vehicle had a sudden, abrupt and unintended acceleration i pressed the brake pedal it did not stop. It went over a curb in the parking lot and collided with another vehicle standing on the opposite side. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of…
Crash reported
ODI 10552563
Body · Seats · Wheels
Car was t-boned on passenger side of car. In monroe county, key largo, fl.on us1. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10508410
Body · Electrical System
Car was turned off and parked in a parking lot on a normal day, i came back to it turned the car on and smoke started coming out of the power window controls on the driver side, i turned of the car right away, the smoke got worse and then there were flames. I was picking up a friend from work at a car dealership and some people working in the body shop help me put out the fire with a fire extinguisher. The window…
Fire reported
ODI 10474007
Body
BODY PAINT PEELS. *TR
ODI 10365602
Body · Vehicle Speed Control
I was backing up in a parking lot with my foot on the brake and my car just sped backwards and i rammed into a pole. My entire trunk was smashed in. I had to have it replaced and it still leaks water as of today. I paid approximately $2k to $3k to have it fixed. This all happened before i know about the acceleration problem. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10643502
Body
I bought a toyota corolla 2009 and couple months ago i saw paint problems painting arose in several parts i took the car to the dealer but they don't want fix it the car is only 1 year old and the paint is came off. *tr
ODI 10293594
Body
Trunk lid on toyota corolla uses torsion bars for support. However in the full up position( 90 degree) to about almost closed ( 30 degree) the weight is not counter balanced . In the full up position it is prone to fall when the car is parked facing up hill on a slope as slight as 10 degrees common in parking lots for rain runoff. Any wind or placing a bag of canned goods in the trunk causes it to fall striking the…
1 injury
ODI 10264780