2009 Toyota Corolla Equipment Problems
4 owner-reported equipment complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Equipment Recalls (2)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Owner Complaints (4)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE USING THE JACK, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSTABLE BECAUSE THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE WAS NOT CENTERED EVENLY WHERE THE NOTCH WAS LOCATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,600.
WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED ON, IT HAS A FOUL ORDER, PARTICULARLY IN SUMMER, WHEN THE WINDOWS HAVE BEEN ROLLED UP. IT SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. WE DO NOT USE THE RECIRCULATION BUTTON, AS THE FRESH AIR SEEMS LIKE A BETTER IDEA SINCE THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ALREADY SMELLS FOUL. THE SMELL UPSETS MY STOMACH. WE HAVE TRIED REPLACING THE CABIN FILTER, AND THAT DID NOT HELP. WE HAVE ALSO USED PRODUCTS LIKE FEBREEZE ALL OVER THE CAR, BUT THAT IS ONLY A TEMPORARY HELP. *JS
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA LE CAR JACK FAILURE. JACKED UP CAR SUDDENLY CRASH ON THE GROUND. *TR
WE PURCHASED A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA LAST SPRING FROM COLEMAN'S TOYOTA IN ROCKVILLE, MD. IN AUGUST, WE HAD A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE. THE TEMPORARY DRIVER'S FLOOR PAD BECAME LOOSE AND CREPT OVER THE ACCELERATOR, MAKING IT NECESSARY TO STOP THE CAR AND REMOVE THE PAD. AT THAT TIME, WE HAD NOT HEARD OR SEEN ANY NEWS ABOUT A RECALL, BUT WERE TOLD BY OUR COLEMAN'S SALESMAN THAT WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $200 FOR FRONT SEAT FLOOR PADS THAT WOULD BE CLIPPED ON THE FLOOR. HE SAID TOYOTA DID NOT CONSIDER ATTACHABLE FLOOR PADS STANDARD EQUIPMENT IN THE PRICE OF A CAR. HE FINALLY SOLD ME ATTACHABLE PADS FOR $40 ON SEPT. 18, 2009. WE HAVE NOT HAD A PROBLEM SINCE THEN, BUT WE WONDER WHY NHTSA WOULD ALLOW A CAR DEALER TO SELL ANY CAR WITHOUT FIRMLY PLACED FLOOR PADS ARE PART OF THE STICKER PRICE. IT IS NOW FEB. 12, 2010, AND WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE ACCELERATOR PROBLEM. MY WIFE IS FRIGHTENED TO USE THE CAR ON ANY MAJOR HIGHWAY. *TR