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Toyota Corolla Problems and Repair Histories

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2011 Toyota Corolla   15 Corollas, 8.1 months of data per Corolla, average 12300 miles

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2010 Toyota Corolla 60 Corollas, 9.4 months of data per Corolla, average 33600 miles2
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2009 Toyota Corolla 42 Corollas, 8.6 months of data per Corolla, average 54000 miles

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2008 Toyota Corolla   16 Corollas, 9.3 months of data per Corolla, average 58300 miles

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2007 Toyota Corolla   22 Corollas, 8.8 months of data per Corolla, average 69000 miles

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2006 Toyota Corolla 31 Corollas, 8.1 months of data per Corolla, average 81900 miles

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2005 Toyota Corolla 40 Corollas, 9.6 months of data per Corolla, average 99600 miles

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2004 Toyota Corolla   20 Corollas, 8.0 months of data per Corolla, average 98400 miles

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2003 Toyota Corolla 37 Corollas, 10.0 months of data per Corolla, average 125700 miles

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2002 Toyota Corolla   13 Corollas, 8.1 months of data per Corolla, average 120400 miles

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2001 Toyota Corolla   22 Corollas, 7.9 months of data per Corolla, average 134600 miles

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2000 Toyota Corolla   18 Corollas, 8.5 months of data per Corolla, average 136300 miles

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1999 Toyota Corolla   22 Corollas, 8.6 months of data per Corolla, average 143000 miles

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1998 Toyota Corolla   16 Corollas, 8.1 months of data per Corolla, average 178300 miles

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2011 Toyota Corolla

Engine not specified

Toyota Corolla in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2011 24800   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 26040 0 Engine light came on and at same time car was noisy and gear changes not smooth. Brought car to dealership and told there had been a transmission problem leading to a recall that we weren't aware of. Problem fixed the same day, no charge. 

 

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2011 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Corolla in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 15000 60 brake noise, front brake pads replaced 
Mar 2013 40000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 210000   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 239500 200 Persistant noise from alternator area. Had self-replaced 225K mile alt with junkyard alt, new belt. Had shop replace with new alt for sanity and longevity. Noise traced to idler pulley bearings--planning engine swap, not worth fixing. 
Dec 2011 241000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2011 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 0 Computer recalibrated to correct slight engine surging while driving. 
Jan 2012 1240   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Alaska, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2011 1000   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 1300 0 Odd transmission shifting (possibly fuel cutoff). Hardly noticeable but found TSB that described the issue perfectly, asked to have it applied. 
Mar 2013 10000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2010 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Corolla in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 259000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 279000 770 Struts, all four, car was hoping around. Could have driven for a while. Fixed; car drives like a sports car compared to before. 
Oct 2011 286300 327 Dragging brake, dug into rotor, needed pad and rotor replacement. A front axle was rattling having almost entirely worn through inside its sleeve. My mechanic kept hearing it but didn't see it - had to bang suspension parts until he heard the "wrong" noise. That was the big rattle. 
Dec 2011 289000 130 Dropped a cylinder, replaced wires from rotor to plugs. 
May 2012 290000 250 Brake drums fell apart when taken off. Fully replaced. 

 

Toyota Corolla in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 22700 0 I can smell coolant when the vehicle is driven for long periods. The coolant system does not retain pressure even after being driven for extended times. Dealer pressurized system and claimed no leaks 
Jan 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 0 Checked for squeak coming from rear passenger side and rattles coming from behind radio and sunroof. Added foam behind radio and lubricated sunroof. Could not locate source of squeak in rear. Road test for squeak in rear passenger area. Unlike previous technician, this one heard squeak and attempted to locate squeak. Tech removed spare and styrofoam containing tools from trunk and re-seated them. Did not fix squeak. 
May 2010 0 Squeak from rear passenger side becoming worse. New technician takes for test ride and is able to locate the sound coming from rear seat fold-down latch that needed to be lubricated. Problem finally fixed. 
Apr 2011 14420 0 Car had hard time starting & check engine light lit along with VSC light flashing. Dealer had to flash computer. 
Mar 2012 24800 0 Engine leaking oil. Dealer did not fix because they need to order parts and book at least a day's time to fix. Appointment has been made to take car in. 
Jul 2012 28500 0 Timing chain cover was leaking. Parts replaced. 
Sep 2012 29760 0 Car had a difficult time starting. Technician performed test and discovered battery was defective. Battery replaced under warranty. 
Dec 2012 34720 600 Brake pads needed to be replaced. Dealer said rotors could not be machined, so rotors were replaced too. 
Mar 2013 38440   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 0   First odometer entry
May 2011 18000 0 mechanic discovered oil leaking from front of engine. 
Jun 2011 19000 0 Gasket was bad on timing chain cover. Small amount of oil leaked as a result.  
Mar 2013 44000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 2000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 3000 0 Bluetooth activation button was not working properly. New part ordered and system successfully replaced. 
Mar 2013 34000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 186000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 206000 0 problem discovered during smog test. cracked manifold replaced. 
Jul 2011 206000 0 replaced O2 sensor that is located by the exhaust. 
Sep 2012 217000 350 Needed new left front wheel bearing 

 

Toyota Corolla in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 8000   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 11000 14 The trunk wouldn't latch securely and then wouldn't open via any method other than the remote keyless entry remote once you did get it to latch. The dealer had to remove the self-centering trunk latch bolts and replace with standard bolts. 
Sep 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009.5 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Corolla in Guatemala
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 9300   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 22940 100 Battery change 
Sep 2012 24800   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 Toyota Corolla

Engine not specified

Toyota Corolla in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 4340   First odometer entry
Dec 2008 4960 0 Front door seals do not seem to be that airthight. Some road noise and wind seems to be heard in the cabin. The dealer says there are no issues. 
Sep 2009 12400 0 They had to refinish the alloy wheels due to some pitting. 
Jun 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Corolla in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 0   First odometer entry
Aug 2008 4340 0 Apron on under-side of moonroof came loose and would not stay when pushed back into place. A very minor issue. 
Oct 2012 40480 0 The coating is bubbling up off all the wheel rims. Toyota is not accepting any responsibility on the basis that the warranty had expired (it had been >3 yrs). Problem was noticed at 58,000 km (60,000 km being the other warranty limitation). 
Mar 2013 44020   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Corolla in Missouri, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2008 0   First odometer entry
Sep 2008 0 Exhaust shield rattle. Dealer repaired under warranty in about half an hour. 
Dec 2009 3000 52 oil fluid/filter change 
Mar 2013 23000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Toyota Corolla in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2008 0   First odometer entry
May 2008 1000 0 Driver's rear door would not open from inside. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008.5 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Corolla in South Africa
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 0   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 14880 0 Pushbutton start repaired, was confused and had to be re programmed (needed it for the whole day) 
Nov 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 Toyota Corolla

Engine not specified

Toyota Corolla in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 50000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 50000 0 Idler Pull and belt fail. This failed again at 50K miles but was not covered this time. Car now sold 

 

Toyota Corolla in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 46500   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 47740 1000 The car kept shutting off on me when I would brake or slow down. They said it was the computer that needed to be replaced. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 14260   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 14880 0 clunk being experienced when first braking; issue is a slight gap between pad/caliper. no change required except new pads recommend after 15000km. Gear shift a bit sticky; links lubed and issue disappeared. 
Jan 2012 21080   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Corolla in Tennessee, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 62000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 68000 0 Common repair for 2003-2008 Corollas. Replace Computer which fixed rough idling and poor auto. shifting. 
Mar 2011 71000 450 Front left brake caliper locked up. Replaced it along with all four worn brakes. 
May 2011 71000 0 had Toyota check on a rattle, did not find source  

 

Toyota Corolla in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2011 60000   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 62000 250 Replace serpentine belt idler. Well-known Corolla problem. Timing belt tensioner leaking oil. Well-known Corolla problem. 
Mar 2013 65000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Corolla in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 17000   First odometer entry
Aug 2008 29000 0 Engine control module defective and replaced by the dealer. 
Jun 2012 69000 400 Replaced 4 struts and two front sway bar links. 
Feb 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Corolla in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2009 64000   First odometer entry
Feb 2009 65000 1200 Brakes needed to be rpelaced, pads, drum tighten, resurface rotors, flush system. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2007 4340   First odometer entry
Jan 2008 4940 0 power steering pump due to some sort of engine whining 
Dec 2012 39060   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2008 133000   First odometer entry
Feb 2008 133000 340 New brakes installed. 
Mar 2008 134000 240 Motor mount replaced 
Aug 2008 138000 0 There's a clunking noise that occurs about half the time when I step on the brakes. I brought it in before, and he fixed the motor mounts, but that didn't fix the problem. The cigarette lighter stopped getting electricity, so I couldn't charge my GPS or my phone. They needed more time to fix it, so I had to bring it back in in September. 
Sep 2008 138000 150 Cigarette lighter no longer charged GPS or phone. The shop needed more time to fix it, so I came back in after Labor Day. Check engine light came on (not related to the gas cap). The mechanic scanned the code and told me it was related to the emission system, cleared it, and told me to come back if it comes back on. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 24000   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 50000 0 Car's computer went bad-ecu. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

164-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Toyota Corolla in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 35000   First odometer entry
Dec 2007 36000 0 Oil leak from behind the timing chain 
Mar 2013 98000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Corolla in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 101680   First odometer entry
Dec 2007 108500 550 Problem with radiator. 
Apr 2008 135160 800 Clutch release bearing went out and it had to be replaced. 
May 2008 137640 1900 Transmission had to be replaced due to bearing wear. There was no problem with the clutch release bearing but the shop didn't know that till the car was put back together. I went with a very low mile used transmission because a new one was to much money. 
May 2009 227540 50 I replaced the factory pads at 355,000 km's just on the front and still has the factory rotors. 
May 2010 309380 2000 5 speed tranny had to be replaced for the second time in 500,000 km's. It seems to be a common problem for the 5 speeds. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Corolla in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 18000   First odometer entry
Apr 2008 19000 0 Engine computer completely shut down. Car would not run at all. Dealer replaced computer ECM no charge but had to wait 8 days for part. Free loaner was given. Part number 89661-02K21. FD Code po121,po606,po607 ecm open circuit. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 33000   First odometer entry
Dec 2007 35000 0 An ongoing problem. They replaced all parts in the rear suspension that they possibly could. Lemon Law Complaint started. Toyota settled out of court for $2,000... This after spending Mucho $$$ to try to fix it. We are still driving the car. Center console door has to be replaced. 
Jan 2008 35000 0 The car is now history. It was traded in and is now someone else's problem. We received our check from Toyota and kissed it good bye. Never figured out what the cause of the problem was. 

 

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2005.5 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Toyota Corolla in South Africa
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 73780   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 86180 2500 Pads front and rear and rear rotors. Also tune-up. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 143000   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 145000 1150 Transmission slipping in 4th and 5th gears. Could not properly accelerate in 4th or 5th gear. Sometimes difficult to shift. Cracked exhaust manifold and damaged section of exhaust pipe. 
Jun 2010 150000 55 Under cover engine splash shield on driver's side fell down and became mangled by rubbing on road while driving and being hit by wheel. Bolts affixing it to car had fallen out in spots; other portions were torn at bolt attachment points.  
Jul 2010 151300 32 Splash guard was installed after received by shop. 
Feb 2012 169000 150 Clutch master cylinder leaking, replaced 
Jun 2012 172000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Corolla in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2008 57000   First odometer entry
Aug 2008 57000 500 Rear left wheel bearing was dried up (grease had leaked out unknowingly). There was a humming noise while driving around 35 mph. 
Mar 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2007 45000   First odometer entry
May 2008 59000 0 Fuel pump died. The above doesn't seem to have a choice for fuel system issues and I dont know if it was electrical for mechanical. The dealer covered it for free under a "TSB" for issues with the Corolla fuel pumps. 
Jan 2012 112300 280 Code 0171...intake gasket was replaced...a TSB was released for it. 
Apr 2012 116000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2008 43000   First odometer entry
Jul 2008 47000 500 canister evap system..svs valves 
Jun 2009 64000 1800 computer replaced transmission mods or valves 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Iowa, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2007 17000   First odometer entry
Apr 2008 30000 0 Intermittent squeaking. Problem has been seen in other Corollas. Replaced belt and idler. 3 weeks out of warranty, but Toyota authorized full coverage. 
Jul 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2004 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Corolla in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2008 44640   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 53940 600 Scraping noise coming from front right wheel. 
Oct 2011 92380 0 exhaust pipe broke at coupling 
Apr 2012 92380 0 Replaced U-joints. Replaced muffler. 

 

Toyota Corolla in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 38000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 41000 330 RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING REPLACED, 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2008 62000   First odometer entry
Dec 2008 63860 0 Initial problem was diagnosed as O2 sensor,it was replaced. Within 2 days, check engine light came on again-same fault-O2 sensor-taken back to shop. Further diagnostics revealed that intake manifold gasket was cracked. It was replaced, problem solved. 
Jan 2009 64460 0 Check engine light-diagnosed as O2 sensor, replaced Dec 30/08. Check engine light came on again Jan 2/09-diagnosed as faulty O2 sensor again, but found that intake manifold gasket was cracked. All covered free due to extended warranty purchased in 2004 
Nov 2009 76100 0 check engine light came on, took to dealer who ran codes indicating gas cap seal was not adequate (surface rust). Dealer cleaned sealing surface and problem has not recurred since. Suggested a new $35 part be installed at next service in January. 
May 2011 94240   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2004 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Corolla in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 58280   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 61380 0 Front brakes and rotors. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 125240   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 132060 150 Right lower ball joint worn out 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 137000   First odometer entry
May 2010 138000 300 Replaced rear brakes of car (front brakes had already been replaced). 
Aug 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in New Hampshire, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 134000   First odometer entry
May 2010 135000 270 Rotors pulsating brake pedal,replaced rotors and pads. Code P0420, replaced cat, light and code went away. 
Sep 2010 140000 88 Caliper piston sticking left side,replaced with re-manufactured calipers. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 72000   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 89000 450 I got the coolant and oil changed. Also, the front brake pads were replaced and the rear brakes were cleaned. 
Jan 2011 105000 275 Had the drive belt and timing belt tensioner replaced. and the parking brake tightened. 
Oct 2012 176700 400 Radiator was replaced. 
Mar 2013 190000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2003 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Corolla in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2009 114700   First odometer entry
Feb 2009 117180 480 Front strut mount bearing replaced - did the strut as well. 
Aug 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2004 5000 Dealership stated my transmission was failing and needed to be replaced. 
Nov 2008 175000 280 Intake manifold gasket was bad. Replaced. 
Feb 2009 183000 600 Calipers needed replacing. Air conditioning not blowing cold air. 
Sep 2009 197000 300 The hood would rattle at idle, mechanic replaced some rubber mounts/dampers and solved the problem. I took it in for a CEL scan and left it overnight. When I went back the next day the mechanic said that the car's computer doesn't remember codes and that something is wrong with the ECU. 
Apr 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 16120   First odometer entry
Mar 2008 16120 0 The ECU had to be replaced. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 27900   First odometer entry
Jan 2009 32240 260  
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2009 74000   First odometer entry
Feb 2009 74000 1100 Airbag light has been coming on. I took it in for them to look at it. They said there was a bad seat belt assembly and that the airbag sensor needed to be replaced. The total came to $1100, but too much to be replaced. 
Jun 2010 100000 50 a/c quit working, took to shop for diaginostic, but they said it was something else. I paid $49 for them to look at it. Went to several parts stores before someone said "have you tried you relay?" so, I bought it and it worked....$7!!! 
Jan 2011 116000 300 fuel pump and module need to be replaced 
Feb 2011 118000 600 Wheel bearing assembly replaced on rear, both sides.  
Apr 2011 123000 325 Noisy when stopping. Caused from ruptured wheel cylinder on right rear. Both cylinders and shoes replaced.  
Mar 2013 165000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2003 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Toyota Corolla in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 42000   First odometer entry
Aug 2008 45000 150 Splash guard under engine had become unattached at one corner, broken clips replaced. 

 

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2002 Toyota Corolla

Engine not specified

Toyota Corolla in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 180420   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 182280 550 Car not handling well. Replaced front struts. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2008 106640   First odometer entry
Nov 2008 106640 275 Rear brake drum shoe dragging. 
May 2009 110980 0 Engine threw a rod. Complete write-off. Oil changes regularly - last one five weeks prior to breakdown. No oil in engine at time of failure. No oil on driveway, no blue smoke, no low oil pressure warning light prior to rod being thrown. 

 

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2002 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

125-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Corolla in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2008 69000   First odometer entry
Aug 2009 79000 360 Emissions valve malfunctioned, triggering CEL and requiring replacement of the valve. Air conditioner O-ring leaking, requires labor-intensive repair and recharge A/C Headlight bulb burned out @79k miles (note this model has daytime running lights) Belt squeak for a few minutes when cold starting during cool or wet weather 
Jan 2010 81300 350 Replace original rear brake drums, lubricate sticky/rusted parking brake cable, resurface front rotors 
Jun 2010 83000 55 Air conditioning recharge 
Apr 2013 96000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

125-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Corolla in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 102000   First odometer entry
Nov 2009 102000 137 In addition to routine maintenance, mass air sensor 1 
Mar 2010 106000 88 Check engine light, mass o2 sensor, possible cc; leaking oil 
Jun 2010 107000 0 Possible mass oxygen sensor or catalytic convertor issues, engine drinking oil by the quart every 1000 miles. Opted not to repair. 
Feb 2011 114000 100 Wiper motor out entirely. checked fuses initially, then noticed burnt plastic on the cylinder joint where the motor is attached.  Front passenger side inner door handle pull snapped clean off.  
May 2011 116000 0 P0420 code - catalytic convertor bank 1 imminent failure 

 

Toyota Corolla in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 149000   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 151000 0 Air conditioner compressor started sporadically not coming on within this season. When it came on, it worked fine, but sometimes it didn't come on. The blower motor had problems throughout the life of the car. Six replaced under warranty over the years. The check engine light had been on for about two years. The repair shop said it needed a new catalytic converter. Really, I think all it needed was a new O2 sensor - it passes the emissions test with flying colors. 

 

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2001 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

125-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Corolla in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 95000   First odometer entry
Apr 2008 98000 350 Mass Air Flow sensor. I replaced it. Also did the PCV valve, which was a little gummy. 
Jan 2010 117000 25 Turn signal switch went bad--replaced with a junk yard part from a Prizm. 
Apr 2010 117000 400 I replaced the rear struts. Sway bar linkages had to be replaced too. They were worn enough that the tire dragged when there was little weight in the back. Factory pieces were completely intact, but a little rusty. Suspension was all factory OEM. 
Sep 2010 121000 100 I replaced the front passenger wheel bearing. Replaced the original front brakes and rotors while I was at it, though they were (unbelievably) still good at 121k. 
Sep 2011 129000 0 Throttle to transmission cable (NOT throttle cable, the other one) was sticking so it read as always being an open throttle. I repositioned the cable so the cable retracts again. 
Dec 2011 134000 25 VSV (vacuum switching valve) changed at charcoal canister. Now my CEL is off. Aesthetic change only, but worth it. The old one was rusty and totally dead. 
Mar 2013 145000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 118000   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 121000 458 Catalytic converter and oxygen sensor replaced. Check engine light had come on. 
May 2009 123000 0 The original cat converter failed, was replaced with a non oem model, after a few weeks it failed, and then the shop replaced it with an upgraded better model, so far it's been ok. 
Jun 2009 125000 265 Power steering pump leak. 
Sep 2009 130000 52 Cat Converter replaced again 2nd time by Midas. Part was not genuine Toyota part. 
Jun 2011 151000 100 Replaced front stabilizer links. 
Dec 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Saskatchewan, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 62620   First odometer entry
Apr 2009 65720 1500 Replacement of worn regular shocks and struts with heavy duty, lifetime-warrantied ones, partly due to regular commuting at very cold temperatures (down to -40C) on ice rutted roads with heavy passenger loads. 
Sep 2012 91140   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in New Brunswick, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 83700   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 86180 170 In for motor vehicle inspection of safety check, rear shoes had to be replaced. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Toyota Corolla in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 87000   First odometer entry
Apr 2008 89000 300 Worn pads. 
Mar 2009 105000 200 Rear brake pads. 
Jul 2009 113000 0 Vibration at highway speeds, worse under engine load and acceleration. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 96000   First odometer entry
May 2008 102000 422 Check engine signal was always lit. My mechanic put the car on a smoke machine and found that there was a leak in the EVAP valve. Toyota only allows you to replace the whole assembly, and not just the valve. 
Jun 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 60760   First odometer entry
Oct 2008 65100 350 Passenger front wheel bearings worn- R&R'd @ shop 
Jan 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

125-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Corolla in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 244000   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 249000 35 I complained of grinding noise on hard right turns. Inner fender splash guard was repositioned. 
Aug 2011 264000 37 Driver side door latch release assembly broke. Replaced whole assembly. Took 10 minutes for me to replace said assembly. Note: Dealer did have the correct part in the correct color in stock. 
Jan 2013 286000 100 Oil leak. Replaced valve cover gasket. 
Mar 2013 287000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2011 89000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 89000 95 Rich mixture - needed to replace little sensor. Easy. Now runs smoothly again. Interior driver door handle broke. Son replaced it with new purchased part. 

 

Toyota Corolla in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 148000   First odometer entry
May 2011 150000 0 The Corolla latch broke so that the door would not open from the outside. I took it apart and inserted a screw to hold it together and was going to buy a replacement when the car was totaled. 

 

Toyota Corolla in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 90000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 94000 60 replaced front brake pads, resurfaced rotors, bled brake lines/replaced fluid 
Nov 2011 95000 25 front swaybar endlinks replaced 
Jan 2012 96000 14 Replaced broken interior door handle 
Feb 2012 97000 53 Replaced left rear window regulator and motor. 
Mar 2012 98000 45 replaced front passenger window regulator. 
Apr 2012 99300 45 bracket on front passenger window broke had to replace glass 
Oct 2012 106000 90 Replaced both lower front control arms because the bushings where breaking down. replaced tie rod ends because the rubber boots were cracked 
Jan 2013 109000 60 replaced exhaust manifold to down pipe gasket replaced 3 stripped lug studs and nuts 
Mar 2013 111000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

125-horsepower 1.8L I4 3-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Corolla in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 40000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 42000 700 Injectors replaced Radiator leak. 
Dec 2012 60000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1999 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Toyota Corolla in Idaho, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2007 91000   First odometer entry
Mar 2008 91000 25 interior door handle broke. Replaced with OEM equipment. 
Apr 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1999 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Toyota Corolla in Kentucky, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2008 102000   First odometer entry
Jun 2008 104000 1080 Complete brake replacement. Replaced water pump. 
Jun 2012 132000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2008 0   First odometer entry
May 2008 0 small rattle in dash that was never fixed by dealer 
Jul 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2007 140000   First odometer entry
Dec 2007 145000 180 Brake were making a constant noise while driving. Dad is a mechanic, so took it there. Pads and rotors needed to be replaced. I bought the parts and we replaced them the same day. 
Apr 2008 146000 100 Back brakes were going bad. They are drum brakes. Bought new pads and drums. 
Jul 2009 164000 50 Air conditioning coolant needed to be recharged. System was otherwise fine. 
Mar 2010 175000 130 Exhaust manifold gasket needed to be replaced. 
Jun 2010 178000 50 Front brake pads needed to be replaced. 
Jun 2011 196000 47 Check engine came on, had it reset and light hasn't returned yet. Car makes noise when steering locked left or right. Also other noises from suspension while driving. Was told sway bars, tie rods, and strut mounts need replacing. Decided to wait and evaluate cost of repair over getting new car. 
Sep 2011 197000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1998 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Toyota Corolla in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 156000   First odometer entry
May 2009 158000 0 Air conditioning not working. 

 

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1998 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Toyota Corolla in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 112000   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 112000 175 Damper in drivebelt tensioner was leaking. Replaced drivebelt tensioner. Also drive/accessories belt was replaced as scheduled maintenance. 
Aug 2009 117000 185 Replaced stabilizer bar link. Was causing noise on bumps.  Replaced front brake pads at the same time (wear items). 
Nov 2011 139000 200 Timing chain tensioner o-ring replaced. 
Apr 2013 149000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 85000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 87000 0 Check engine light went on for vapor recovery system. Couldn't afford to repair, however, found out it was covered by recall. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 239000   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 242300 330 Caliper seized. Replaced caliper, rotor, brake line on front passenger side of car. New pads only on the front driver side. Cost ~ $330 
Jun 2010 249000 305 Smelled what may have been brake fluid. Repair shop fixed leak in transmission, which was not a problem. They also "adjusted" the brakes, which resulted in them now making terrible noises. They refused to refund $,& refused to fix brakes Air conditioning no longer blowing cold air. Had the system recharged. Now working fine. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 111000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 116000 230 Developed a leaking power steering hose. Was replaced 
Jun 2010 117000 59 Canister that collects gasoline vapors from the fuel system is plugged. Causes check engine lite to come on. Throws off engine computer control emissions system. 
Jul 2011 124300 390 Steering link came apart on right side. Repaired.  Currently have check engine light on fuel tank emission control system. Analyzed at garage repairing the steering link. Have not repaired it yet. Cost over $500 for emission problem solution. 
Oct 2011 125300 264 Replaced front pads and rotors, replaced serpentine belt on engine, cleaned battery cables, cleaned rear drums and shoes but did not require replacement 
Apr 2012 129000 43 Replaced sway bar link Never fixed emission control system. 

 

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1997 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Toyota Corolla in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 151000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 152000 400 replaced brakes, pads, drums, and shoes, as well as brake fluid flush 
Sep 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2011 227000   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 231000 850 cracked manifold and cracked radiator worn rotors 
Dec 2011 238000 260 I heard a snick and then the outside of the seat sank much lower. replaced broken drivers seat frame. 
May 2012 257000 700 2 wheel bearing assemblies 
Jun 2012 260000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1996 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Toyota Corolla in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 191000   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 198000 1300 Problem was rattling and loose steering, wandering. Tie rods, universal joint, rack and pinion, and a blown strut. All were replaced. 
Jun 2012 210000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1996 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Toyota Corolla in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 115000   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 116000 500 Left front hub nut was loose. After retightening to specifications, noise ceased. 
Apr 2011 118000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 90000   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 118000 60 no voltage heading to left tail light. Couldn't identify break in wire. Kludged it: ran a wire from the other tail light, through bumper. 
Jun 2012 122000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1995 Toyota Corolla

Engine not specified

Toyota Corolla in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2011 161000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 162000 325 Starter rebuilt, third time. 
Jul 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1995 Toyota Corolla 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Toyota Corolla in Oregon, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 135000   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 139000 0 Car has been in shop 3 times to repair leaks. This was a faulty after market rear main seal. They got one from the dealer and installed it. 
Jun 2010 141000 300 new starter 
Aug 2010 141000 518 failed smog, needed a new map sensor 
Mar 2011 145000 250 Downstream O2 sensor repair 
Nov 2011 148300 0 I replaced the spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, and ignition rotor 
Jan 2012 149000 0 car needed new shocks/struts; also using a quart of oil every 1000 miles 

 

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