2005 Toyota Corolla Problems and Repair Histories

Toyota Corolla in Iceland
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	60760		First odometer entry
Dec	2008	62000	0	Both headlight broken and the
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	35960		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	80600	165	Replaced serpentine belt

 

Toyota Corolla in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	30000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	46300	0	Clutch pedal had too much freeplay. Shop adjusted clutch for shorter uptake.
Jan	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008	55000		First odometer entry
Aug	2008	58000	500	Cooling pump failure - plastic vanes of pump impeller failed. Mechanic recommended a thermostat replacement since an overheat had occurred.
Dec	2009	76000	250	Check Engine Light. Was a bad O2 sensor.
Dec	2012	108000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	80000		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	83000	100	Bad thermostat replaced at 84,000 miles, first noticed at 83,000 miles with check engine light. Bad thermostat stuck open, drivibility unaffected.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008	38000		First odometer entry
Aug	2008	39000	0	Serpentine belt and tensioner replaced per a TSB
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	69000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	87000	250	The check engine light came on the car was idling really rough. There was a recall on the ECM unit. They replaced that and cleaned the throttle body.
Mar	2013	94000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	81000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	114000	300	Check engine light showed code P0171. I was told to replace oxygen sensor, which did no good, then I researched and found Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor was to blame. Replaced it, engine light off now.
Dec	2010	119000	11	During cold weather (15 F) engine revved (hunted) @ startup. Check engine light on, code said "engine running lean). From internet research, replaced intake manifold gasket. $10 part, 1.5 hours labor.
Mar	2013	161000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	64000		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	69000	485	Car very noisy. I thought it might be the tires. Shop said passenger side wheel bearing so I replaced both front wheel bearings.
Mar	2013	77000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009		22	Replace intake manifold gasket with a new one. Did it myself in under an hour. Old gasket was worn and caused a vacuum leak.

 

Toyota Corolla in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2004		0	Bought the car. Had paint chip one day 1, repaired right away by dealer
Oct	2004		0	Backseat's seam was pulled up, repaired under warranty
Nov	2006		0	Light was on saying door was open, but it was a missing part from the door. Check Engine light came on because gas cap was defective. Mechanic noticed a fluid leak which was repaired. All under warranty.
Feb	2007		0	Sold car back to dealer and replaced with 2007 Prius.

 

Toyota Corolla in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	75000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	87000	23	Intermittent PO456, Slow Evap Leak. Replaced Gas Cap.
Mar	2013	112000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in South Africa
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	34100		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	37200	300	Car was taken in for annual serivce. During this service it was discovered that the water pump needed replacing. The part was ordered but did not arrive the same day - it was then installed on the next day.
Mar	2013	26040		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	92000		First odometer entry
May	2011	93000	100	The car squealed moderately loudly for about 10 minutes after first starting up the car in the mornings. The noise would go away for the rest of the day, but I went ahead and had the timing belt replaced. Now, no noise and no problem.
Nov	2011	101000	120	Minor oil leak near engine; gasket replacement solved the issue. Washer-fluid pump not working; ordered new motor, waiting for installation.

 

Toyota Corolla in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	74000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	75700	0	Brought the car in because of a warning light. A rubber gasket on the intake manifold was warn out or defective, requiring replacement of gasket.
Nov	2012	90000	0	Scraping noise from driver side front wheel well when turning steering wheel sharply. Dealer said this was a common Corolla problem and "adjusted" something for free. It is still not 100% fixed

 

Toyota Corolla in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	70000		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	94300	80	Squealing from the engine while driving, especially in the morning. The belt was wearing and needed replacement.
Mar	2013	107000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2007	32000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	100000	20	Check engine light for evaporative emissions purge....needed new gas cap
Mar	2013	105000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	71000		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	90000	400	Tensioner pulley replacement.
Mar	2013	93000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012			First odometer entry
Feb	2012		510	Drums were warped due to previous owner driving with e-brake on. Replaces drums, shoes, resurfaced rotors, lubed suspension because of some cracking, and oil change.

 

Toyota Corolla in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007		0	Reprogram computer (diffic. to start when warm). Change transmission cooler hose.
Feb	2009		350	Change belt tensionner
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2006		0	windshield moulding had to be replaced due to whinning noise

 

Toyota Corolla in Mississippi, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	65000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	90000	217	Had to replace molding on the Back Windshield, because when hot outside it would make a continuous rubbing noise.
Mar	2013	118000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	80600		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	88660	400	problems with undercarriage-front underside trim and also a plate underneath
Aug	2012	89900		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	79000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	79000	0	Solenoid emissions
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	48000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	60000	280	Replace front pads, turned rotors, flush refill brake fluid. Turn rear drums, adjust. Replace serpentine belt.
Nov	2011	83000	1475	Fuel pump failed on busy highway. Fuel pump replaced. Confidence in Toyota products greatly reduced.
Dec	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	55180		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	73780	530	Replaced all 4 brake pads, and both front rotors, brought in due to metal-on-metal sound
May	2010	74400	120000	ECU bad, diagnose dunder warenty ECU replaced under warenty
Mar	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	70060		First odometer entry
May	2010	88380	0	CEL on. MAF sensor had to be cleaned.
Sep	2011	111600	0	Went in for general checkup but the engine light was on for several weeks. Manifold 'donut' seal leaking.  Oil leaking from Crank or Torque, tranny side. Will live with it. Engine light on. Caused by Gas Cap defect. Gas Cap replaced. Pain: Costs 40$ to put the car on the computer to discover causes of Witness Lights. Tire problem light on dash is on AGAIN. I will try adding air to tires. But the reset isn't easy for a non-mechanic to do. These witness lights on the dash oblige the consumer to make a trip to the garage, sometimes multiple times.
Oct	2011	113500	1500	Bought a 200,000k / 7 year extended warranty in 2005 at the Dealers. Errors on paperwork after the original contract lead to Warranty expiring after 120,000k. Haven't had a MAJOR REPAIR but if and when I will challenge Toyota.
Sep	2012	133920	700	Complete brake job. Drums turned. New Discs. Calipers were NOT jammed, which was good news. Motor is running well, transmission seems good. I am still please with my Corolla LE 2005.
Dec	2012	138880		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2008	43000		First odometer entry
Nov	2008	44000	0	The ecm went bad, could not drive it, had to be towed. Integrated relay went bad. Was in the shop for 3-5 days due to problem. Was very inconvenient for me to travel. Dealer didn't put me in rental.
Sep	2009	56000	127	mechanic noticed coolant hoses swelling and coolant not flowing properly. replaced upper and lower hoses.
Mar	2010	64800	1200	brake calipers went bad causing unsafe driving condition. brake calipers,pads,rotors replaced. brought car to shop due to vibration and pulsing at 60mph.shop checked brakes and front end. found bad front struts and brake calipers.had to replace calipers,rotors and pads. pads were 6 months old. shop covered pads. had to pay for rotors,calipers.
May	2010	66300	110	Motor mounts going bad. but not broken yet so mechanic could not replace. front and rear mounts.
Sep	2010	71000	1000	took car to Pep boys who said I needed alternator and replaced 2 times and could not fix. lost 419.00 because they could not put good alternator in car. towed car to Toyota dealer who fixed car for 700.00 under extended warranty.
Jul	2011	79000	1000	rear strut leaking replaced strut. replaced serpentine tensioner.
Jan	2012	82000	1262	Fix horn Engine and tranny mounts no good.
Mar	2013	86000	1600	transmission pan gasket leaking. timing chain tensioner exhaust from engine to cat converter starter went bad

 

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 British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	91760		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	93000	500	Remove and install new computer-major problem with Corollas 2000-2010
Sep	2011	116560		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2007	36000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	86000	321	Front brake pads and rotors replaced.
Aug	2011	104700	1600	replaced shocks and struts New starter
Mar	2013	119000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	20000		First odometer entry
Feb	2011	72000	225	Intake valve was replaced. Also ECM was discovered to be bad. This item was replaced for free under a recall.
Jun	2012	92000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	57000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	69000	200	Replaced leaking water pump. Rebuilt calipers during brake work.
Sep	2011	69000	120	AC noise, shop refilled freon but could not isolate noise.
Mar	2013	72000		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.

 

Toyota Corolla in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	113000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	123000	300	Transmission coolant line.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	82000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	98000	498	Replace water pump, drain, flush, fill cooling system including heater core - serpentine belt, new plugs Small leak on pump - other items 100K PM.
Dec	2011	104000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Nebraska, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2007	46000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	106000	10	Replaced intake manifold gasket due to low idle condition, related to TSB.
Dec	2012	152000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Corolla in Idaho, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	90000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	110000	300	Timing belt tensioner was "leaking", discovered at time of recall repair work, had it fixed
Aug	2011	116000	350	Also had serpentine belt and tensioner pulley changed to fix a small oil leak.
Jul	2012	132000		Most recent odometer entry.