Toyota Corolla Complaints

11,764 consumer complaints on file.

#11590912May 27, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
several weeks After I took my vehicle into the local dealership for the PWMS assembly window panel control switch problem, I realized my door panel and the switch area was loose. I mentioned this after a couple weeks when I really noticed the Window Master Switch mechanism was dropping downward under the panel cover. The dealership did not take me seriously, so it continued to get worse. I should have taken the car back and insisted they fix it. As of today, I cannot use my Key for power entry, i must manually use the key in the door. The power on the windows still works, but the whole master switch assembly is precariously hanging there in the door and the panel that went on top was damaged when they replaced it so now its broken off in pieces and cannot even be used. I am SO unhappy with this dealership, for the many times I have taken my car in for service. I do not want to go back to them at all after the horribly shoddy job they did with the Master Switch and their lack of concern when I told them they put my door back together poorly. Is the work guaranteed, particularly when it's been this long since I took my car in for this recall fix? I take care of my car which at its age only has 38,000 miles on it. I do not want to take it to the same dealership and unfortunately there's not another one close by. Can you help me by demanding a dealership fix my problem before I actually have a fire due to the unprofessional manner in which the dealership handled my recall fix? I wish I had ignored the recall because my car was better off before I took it in.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11590866May 27, 2024
STEERING
When traveling via highway at approximately 60 MPH, the right front tire struck a small pothole. The vehicle continued driving normally until stopping at a light. Thereafter, the front right wheel started making rhythmic vibration noises while vibrating extensively, transferring to the steering wheel. Upon visual inspection, nothing appeared wrong. After driving several miles, the vibration died down to a small trickle and now remains along with humming at faster highway speeds. This imitates a broken wheel bearing that occurred on the left front tire, but the Toyota dealer has refused to acknowledge any issue let alone inspect it. This sudden - yet entirely associated with driving - impact clearly caused damage to the wheel bearing and will accelerate its failure. If this occurs at such a rate the bearing fails upon contact with such driving conditions, drivers may lose ability to control their car altogether. A similar issue occurred and was remedied by the dealer for the left wheel. This could be a design flaw resulting from placing too large of tires and too stiff suspension for the Corolla, resulting in mechanical damage whilst driving in normal conditions, which could lead to the failure of steering related mechanical components. The end result of which could be death. Such theories have not been investigated. No warning lamps displayed at any time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11590798May 26, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The car wouldn’t break a few months back causing it to smash into the person infront of me ever since then and getting repaired nothing has fixed it.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11590704May 25, 2024
ENGINE
Coolant bypass valve bad at 26000 miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11590475May 23, 2024
VISIBILITY/WIPER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Glare in the cluster panel during the day. This causes me to not be able to see what is being shown on the cluster panel such as speed, engine temperature, or any other warning lights. I believe not being able to see the speed I am going because of this design error is very dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11590309May 23, 2024
ENGINE
They said they need to replace the Engine coolant bypass hose circuit short/open.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11590189May 22, 2024
ENGINE
"Engine Maintenance Required - Visit Your Dealer" message popped up on my car's (Toyota Corolla 2020) dashboard all of a sudden and I didn't have any issues with engine before. I brought up my card to Toyota Service Center in Sunnyvale, CA and they told me that my car's coolant bypass valve has to be replaced and re-check if it's needed which is an uncertain thing and advised me not driving the car as it may damage the cooling system components or even the engine itself. All of these will cost me 911.58$ which is too much but it's not all yet. I was researching this issue on the Internet and figured out that many people who has the Corolla 2020 and 2021 had the exact same issue. I don't think it's a coincidence. People also complaining about the same issue for Toyota Rav4 and Toyota Camry. I don't want to pay so much money which is almost 1k. I never had any accidents and or crashes. [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11590200May 22, 2024
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Unknown
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11589815May 21, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Coolant valve is faulty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11589830May 21, 2024
ENGINE
Engine coolant bypass valve short to battery. Throwing code - P2681-15 at 33,000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11589648May 20, 2024
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
At 55K miles for my 2020 Toyota Corolla, the Engine Maintenance Required notification popped up on my screen and is not removable. Upon further verification numerous 2020-2021 corollas have been having this issue at similar amounts of mileage. It is a faulty Engine Coolant Bypass Valve that needs to be replaced. If I were to take it in to a dealership, they would charge $500+ just as they have for many others when it should really be a recall. As of now I have not taken it to be inspected due to fear of steep labor costs. My safety is at risk because if this does not get replaced my engine will overheat causing total failure of the car, and as a 2020 model with such low mileage, this is ridiculous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11589793May 20, 2024
ENGINE
The coolant bypass valve was constructed of poor quality plastic, and has cracked at a mere 50,000 miles. It's Leaking coolant into the sensor. Along with potentially causing major damage to the engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11589408May 18, 2024
ENGINE
coolant bypass valve issue under 60k miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11589458May 18, 2024
ENGINE
Engine maintenance required . bypass coolant valve defected
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11589473May 18, 2024
STEERING, AIR BAGS
A car was going to hit my car, I went to hit the horn and the horn doesn't work a few days later a airbag light went on. Went to the dealership and they said it's a know malfunction in toyota corolla. They are not sure if the airbags will work or not. They recommend that I put a notice in for recall since there are still no recalls. This is a huge safety issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11589098May 16, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle was jerking abnormally. The contact noticed a failure with the transmission; however, there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was concerned that the vehicle might stall while driving. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was instructed to contact the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11589134May 16, 2024
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving, at any speed, as the contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle would stop, however when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal the vehicle would move backwards with a jolt before moving forward. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had become recurring failure. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that an abnormal buzzing sound was coming from the engine compartment. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11588828May 15, 2024
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH during a rain storm, the vehicle rolled over a dip in the road and lost traction. The contact stated he lost control and the vehicle crashed into the center divider of the road and rolled onto the roof. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the police arrived as well as EMS and the fire department. The police on the scene filed a report. The contact stated that he had bruises to his arms and chest from the seat belt and was treated at the scene but was not transported to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and declared a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. The contact had stated that he had NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V741000 (Air Bags) completed several years ago and related the failure of the air bag to inflate on the recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11588845May 15, 2024
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Coolant bypass valve failed at 52k miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11588869May 15, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light was illuminated and flashing. The contact stated that the vehicle was not accelerating above 30 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a rocker arm actuator system performance failure and several other unknown failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact discovered the Technical Service Bulletin: 0098-19; however, it was not verified if the vehicle was included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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