2005 Toyota Corolla Suspension Problems
6 owner-reported suspension complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (6)
I purchased my vehicle in May 2020. Since that time, there has been a noise that occurs when I apply the brakes. In March of 2021 I took my car to American tire shop where they charged me $1900 to supposedly fix an issue with the rear suspension 'arm,' but also stated it required more work and suggested it was a safety issue. The noise is still there and I fear potential safety issues but can not afford thousands of dollars in 'supposed' repairs.
TAKATA RECALL: THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS REPLACED UNDER A RECALL SEVERAL YEARS AGO. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS NOW ON. ALSO, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST SIX TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN DECEMBER, 2008. THE FIRST TWO OR THREE WERE REPLACED WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, BUT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE SAME RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING ANOTHER THREE TO FOUR TIMES THEREAFTER AT MY OWN EXPENSE. THE LAST TIME I HAD TO REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARING WAS IN DECEMBER, 2016, WHILE ON VACATION. IT SEEMS THE PROBLEM JUST HASN'T BEEN PERMANENTLY SOLVED. SO FRUSTRATING AND EXPENSIVE FOR ANOTHER WONDERFUL VEHICLE.
VEHICLE IN TO DEALER FOR ALIGNMENT. DEALER SAID REAR AXEL HAD TO BE SHIMMED FOR ALIGNMENT. WHEN CUSTOMER PICKED UP VEHICLE DEALER SAID ALIGNMENT WOULD BE GOOD AND SHIMS WOULD BE GOOD FOR FUTURE ALIGNMENTS. 13 MONTHS LATER AND 23,000 MILES LATER THE VEHICLE WORE OUT TO 2/32NDS 4 NEW TIRES. AT ANOTHER REPAIR CENTER OTHER THAN DOWNEAST TOYOTA ONCE THE SHIMS WERE REMOVED THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE ALIGNED.
MY TOYOTA COROLLA 2005 95000 MILES SWUNG FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND HAD THE FEELING THAT THE CAR IS IN HIGH WINDS FOR SHORT TIME AND LOSING CONTROL AND HAD TO HIT BRAKES THIS HAPPENED OVER I70 FOR SPEEDS BETWEEN 60 AND 70 MILES PER HR. *TR
LF STRUT ON MY 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA LEAKING--PURCHASED CAR NEW--43K MILES. NO EXTENDED WARRANTY. DEALER WANT $380.00 FOR REPAIRS INCLUDING ALIGNMENT. REPORTED TO TOYOTA AND THEIR CASE # IS 2007 1115 0539. NOTHING OFFERED BY DEALER TOWARDS REPAIRS OR BY TOYOTA. *TR
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH BUZZ SOUND AND AT 70 MPH RATTLING SOUND.. SERVICE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSIS :: EXCESSIVE PLAY IN REAR HUB BEARINGS. *JB