2008 Toyota Corolla Consumer Discussions

2009 Toyota Corolla Problems and Repairs

• Re: Buyer of Toyotas & Shade Tree Mechanics Beware! [deerrobin]

  Written by: mcdawgg on Nov 3, 2011 5:30:55 PM

  A quick Google shows they ARE available. How about this one? http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/102820170-toyota-corolla-2009-2010-servic- - - e-repair-manual True, there is no Haynes manual YET, but I am sure there will be soon. The last generation Corolla (2003-2008) has a Haynes manual available. Why not get a Toyota OEM one (better than Haynes, etc.). If you download, they are really cheap. Also, plugs don't need to be changed for at least 100,000 miles.

• Re: 2009 Toyota Corolla Gas Millage [bob436]

  Written by: tlrbears on Oct 27, 2011 1:17:22 PM

  I purchased a 2009 manuel trans. corolla, and i have to say that i enjoy this car. I purchased it in May of 2008. I have not had many problems with it. I do get really good gas mileage with it. On the highway, i usually get about 45 miles to the gallon and that is by my calculations, not just the car. However, I have noticed that there are times ... Read More

Toyota Corolla Paint Problems

• Re: Why Buy Toyota? [quality_check]

  Written by: imidazol97 on Sep 27, 2011 8:17:20 AM

  >The last straw came last night when I removed painters tape around an area i was touching up and the paint all came off on the the tape. This is not the mark of a quality paint job. Haven't there been postings about problems with Corolla paint for years? The other poster claims it's _all_ companies having paint problems now. Is that true? Read the Lexus forums? Any postings about problems ... Read More

Toyota Corolla Tires and Wheels

• which tyres best,...

  Written by: devongirl on Aug 3, 2011 1:49:20 AM

  Hello, I have 2008 toyota corolla sedan. Am due for first lot of new tyres post purchase. Naturally want best for wet and dry conditions and mid range price. Am confused by brands available and would appreciate any suggestions. Thank you .

Toyota Corolla Electric-Assist Power Steering (EPS)

• Re: 2009 Toyota Corolla Steering Problem EPS [wishin_4a_ford]

  Written by: sajsan on Mar 10, 2011 3:13:48 PM

  To my prior post of why i walked away from 2011 Corolla because of unsafe steering. I did get a great buy on 2008 Corolla CE; The steering and handling is superb and safe. Strangely enough, the manager of the dealership did not admit there was an issue; his response was - I have never heard of any issue regarding steering. Not just 1 but 2 dealerships said the same; 1 ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Toyota Corolla Steering Problem EPS [budarow]

  Written by: pekelvr on Mar 7, 2011 7:40:28 AM

  I do not believe they use VIN #s to find the specific cars. The EPS issue just happened for certain years. My Corolla S is a 2010 model, but before that I had a 2008 model, same car different year though but the key is they both had the same problem which is the car cannot just stay moving forward in straight path and the driver has to over compensate in ... Read More

2012 Corolla

• Re: 2012 Corolla [echo2001]

  Written by: ntassistant on Feb 28, 2011 7:05:11 PM

  This very well may be true. Ninth generation Corolla debuted in Jan. 2002 as a 2003 model and remained being built through Nov./Dec. 2007. as 2008 model year. The ninth generation Corolla lasted for six years rather than the typical 5-year cycle. Toyota could decide to keep the 10th generation around for 6 years as well. There are rumors out there that also say Toyota is delaying the introduction of the ... Read More

2009 Toyota Corolla Problems and Repairs

• 2009 Corolla will not start in cold weather.

  Written by: tigerfan87 on Jan 22, 2011 9:10:32 PM

  I purchased my 2009 toyota corolla le in late 2008. After 22000 miles, in the winter of 2009 my car wouldn't start. The temp that night was in the teens. I called my dealership (Ralph Hayes Toyota) and told them of the problems I was having. They sent a tow truck out and when it arrived the car started. There was a 25 degree temp differential in when I initially tried ... Read More

Toyota Corolla Electric-Assist Power Steering (EPS)

• Re: 2007 Santa Fe vs. 2010 Corolla Steering [terceltom]

  Written by: sjarea on Jan 7, 2011 12:45:53 PM

  "As far as my own particular 2009 Toyota Corolla XLE, I accuired my car in July of 2008. Even at this early stage it was documented by some that this EPS problem was showing it's face." That is what I am asking you - WHERE is this documentation you speak of that you used before you bought your car regarding specifically EPS issues. "I made it very clear to my salesman ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Santa Fe vs. 2010 Corolla Steering [sjarea]

  Written by: terceltom on Jan 7, 2011 12:05:57 PM

  Your missing the whole point. The EPS problems in some of the newer Corollas didn't just appear on its own. If you car has this problem, it had it from day one. The vehicles that have the EPS problem, had it from the very start. Now again, if you test drove the same Corolla you were going to buy, trust me, you would have known it had you taken it out ... Read More

• Where is you Corolla made?

  Written by: shouravv on Dec 23, 2010 5:27:18 PM

  Reading through most of the messages on this board, I am convinced that - a. Many Corollas in the 2009-10 model years (sale started early 2008) have trouble staying centered on the freeway at high-speed. b. Not all the Corollas are affected by this problem. So, I was just wondering if it has anything to do with where your Corolla was assembled: US, Canada, or Japan, given that often different part-suppliers ... Read More

• Re: Toyotas problem [terceltom]

  Written by: pekelvr on Oct 4, 2010 8:12:27 AM

  Hi Tercel Tom....I do apologize to the forum for the caps.....I let my anger towards a certain poster get the best of me I admit it. I just do not understand why anyone would continuously go to a thread to post negativity and bash those individuals who were experiencing difficulties with their Toyota or any other car for the matter. It doesnt make sense to go to a site and recite ... Read More

• Re: programming [terceltom]

  Written by: sjarea on Sep 30, 2010 12:07:16 PM

  First off let me say I mis-interpreted this forum use. I thought it was for those having EPS issues. Clearly I was incorrect about that. Also, again for the record I have had the TSB-0140-10 applied and my 2010 corolla is doing fine so far. 2nd all my posts have been about my issue and my experience. I have never said all toyotas are bad. All I am trying to do ... Read More

• posters vs lurkers

  Written by: pekelvr on Sep 30, 2010 8:49:58 AM

  I'm just saying that as well. People who are just commenting much ado about nothing. When I came to the thread I had Googled EPS + steering problems in Toyotas and here I am. I did it to find if others were experiencing the same problem and if they knew what was wrong with my 2008 Corolla. I posted my concerns and that I had been to the NHTSA site and ... Read More

• Re: Toyotas problem [pekelvr]

  Written by: terceltom on Sep 28, 2010 11:02:54 AM

  I THINK WE'RE ALL REALLY IMPRESSED WITH YOUR CAPITALIZATION! No one insinuated that the EPS problem was "minor", what we continue to state is that this problem is affecting only a very small number of late model Corollas. NOW WHY DON'T YOU ADDRESS THIS FOR ONCE? You have been reminded on at least three different occassions that your 2008 Corolla didn't even have EPS, so how in the world could it ... Read More

• Re: I'm not alone!!! [pekelvr]

  Written by: terceltom on Sep 21, 2010 6:26:11 AM

  How can Toyota fix your EPS problems when I'm almost certain 2008 Corollas were never even manufactred with EPS? (Fact #5). You've been called on this and reminded several times on this thread and you continue to ignore this fact or even address it ! ! ! ! What am I missing here ?

• Re: I'm not alone!!! [gerrya]

  Written by: pekelvr on Sep 6, 2010 5:22:43 PM

  YES I have!!! I don't really understand why people go on this type of thread and then bash people who have genuine concerns and negatively comment on other people who have had the same problem and some who have received help from Toyota like me. Facts are facts therefore they are not subject to persons who want to make claims that people are being untruthful. Fact 1: Toyota has admitted (finally!) ... Read More

• Re: Corolla with EPS [biffpreston]

  Written by: pekelvr on Aug 25, 2010 10:16:26 AM

  Biff, Just call Toyota's customer experience line, and ask them to set you up with the new Computer unit module for the EPS. The 2008-2010 EPS systems are defective.and need replacing but the EPS replacement has to come from them.

• I test drove them too

  Written by: pekelvr on Aug 16, 2010 5:31:30 AM

  Biff now that is something we can agree on! I too test drove both 2010 models but for me I did prefer the Mazda 3. I too hated getting back into the 2008 Corolla at the time.....but the Toyota 2010 Corolla has made me a believer in them again. I test drove a used Mazda 3 off another lot and let me tell you....the car had a muffler sound, it was ... Read More

• Re: Corolla power steering [pekelvr]

  Written by: biffpreston on Aug 4, 2010 10:24:21 AM

  Pekelvr What are you trying to say? I know theres a lot more to the driving problems than just veering on the highway and straight roads. Toyota admitted in a press statement which I can easily find or anyone else for that matter that the "fix" did not affect road handling. I wouldn't believe anyone who said that it does either. Column mounted electric steering in which there is a variable ... Read More

• Re: Corolla power steering [pekelvr]

  Written by: terceltom on Aug 4, 2010 8:38:15 AM

  Enough already with the caps! I'm Terceltom and I enjoy Toyota's to the point where I currently own three Corollas and wouldn't part with any of them. Now, I would ask you, if you disliked your 2008 Corolla so much to the point where you wanted to sue Toyota, why did you buy a 2010 Corolla ????? And again, your 2008 did not have EPS so where are you coming from????? ... Read More

• Re: Corolla power steering [thegraduate]

  Written by: pekelvr on Aug 4, 2010 7:52:53 AM

  TERCEL IM CONFUSED...IF YOU HAVE DISLIKED TOYOTAS FOR THAT LONG WHY DO YOU COME TO EDMUNDS TO TALK ABOUT THEM? wups sorry for caps. Anyway the reason a lot of us came to the site is because we had a problem and were seeking information and banding together to see if theres anything anyone else knows about the problem. If you think Toyotas been a raw deal forever and then if ... Read More

• Re: Corolla EPS [pekelvr]

  Written by: terceltom on Aug 3, 2010 2:46:46 PM

  It does sound like your he**bent on suing Toyota. You sued them for your 2008 now you want to sue them for your 2010.

Toyota Corolla Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Extended Warranty for Toyota Corolla

  Written by: chanchani on Jul 31, 2010 5:48:49 PM

  I want to buy extended Warranty for a 2008 Toyota Corolla with 12K miles. Can someone suggest some links --where to buy . Thanks

Toyota Corolla Electric-Assist Power Steering (EPS)

• Demand a new EPS computer box!

  Written by: pekelvr on Jul 29, 2010 9:04:21 AM

  My story continued.....I purchased my brand new 2008 Corolla S model at the end of 2008. I only test drove on side streets near the the dealer and a little bit on a 2 lane hwy going 45 at maximum. However, after I got it home and drove on the highway going 60-65 a few times including on the way home, I found that I had to overwork and struggle consistently ... Read More

• Silvercoupe

  Written by: pekelvr on Jul 14, 2010 2:59:39 PM

  that's a EPS defect...you've come to the right place here. Have you gone to NHTSA and reviewed the Toyota complaints on EPS? There is a defect in the computer in the steering. The EPS was designed to "help" out drivers with correcting the steering while we drive. SO for example if you are on the highway and the road has like ruts from truckers, the steering will guide the car automatically ... Read More

2010 Toyota Corolla

• Re: 2010 Toyota Corolla [terceltom]

  Written by: ntassistant on Jun 5, 2010 7:57:28 PM

  Here are pictures to compare the two different materials used for the fuel door and trunk release tabs: http://idi.aultec.com/v/21/7034/txt/18889634_18572791.jpg (This is from a 2010 Corolla S) http://idi.aultec.com/v/21/7034/txt/19087928_19627817.jpg (This is from a 2007 Corolla S) Here is a picture of a 2010 Yaris release tabs http://67.192.79.212/inventory/thumb.php?cropratio=4:3&maxwidth=460&maxheight=34- 5&im=../eVox/stills_0640/6284/6284_st0640_063.jpg Everyone has their opinion, but I definitely believe the tabs used in the 2003-2008 generation were of much better quality. Over time, the decals (stickers) ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Toyota Corolla [Burgundia]

  Written by: gizzer777 on Jun 3, 2010 9:43:44 PM

  Still hanging around after trading my 09 Corolla XLE for my 2008 Subaru Outlback (yep, I went backwards a year on a very low Mileage Loaded Outback... That was a GOOD list of improvements you assembled! IMHO FWIW, I think they should also add an emergency gas door release in the trunk! The Subbie does not have one either, and the release tab's metal on the Corolla is just SO THIN ... Read More

Toyota Halts Sales of Popular Models - Accelerator Stuck Problem Recall

• Re: Consumer Reports Annual Auto Issue [mickeyrom]

  Written by: gizzer777 on May 14, 2010 4:21:00 PM

  I am a recent refugee from the Edmunds Toyota Forum where I had purchased a new 2009 Toyota XLE Corolla (top of that line) I will shorten this up but after having their "shim fix" done to the gas pedal, I was still unhappy so I opted for an entire new assembly. A picture appeared yesterday where they reshaped the pedal as part 2 of that recall....what a butchery it is. ... Read More

• The Trade ...My ex 2009 Toyota Corolla vs my 2008 Subaru.. [wwest]

  Written by: gizzer777 on May 14, 2010 9:22:47 AM

  Ok, I have now had a few days of "living" with the Subaru Outback after about 2 years with the Toyota Corolla XLE. I know the Subaru is a different class of vehicle (plus about $6000 on the new price sticker) and I am not going to knock the Toyota! Also I am surprised at myself for going from an 09 backwards to an 08...(what's in a year though, its all ... Read More

• that's it...The Corolla is gone for good!!! [gizzer777]

  Written by: gizzer777 on May 12, 2010 4:45:27 PM

  Well, I have had it. between the recalls, squeaks, rattles and what ever else ailed me, I decided to get rid of the 2009 Corolla. I did not get as slammed as I thought I was going to, and even the "other end" of the trade was nor as bad as I thought it was going to be never thought I would buy this "final" replacement, But I got a used, ... Read More

2009 Toyota Corolla Problems and Repairs

• Re: Accelerator pedal [unknown5]

  Written by: unknown5 on Apr 28, 2010 12:21:30 PM

  Here's the update that causes the chirping sound. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR WHICH WILL RELOCATE THE BRAKE SYSTEM VACUUM PORT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331. Recall Summary TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 SCION XD AND MY 2009-2010 COROLLA, AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L ENGINE AND ORIGINALLY ... Read More

Toyota Corolla Electric-Assist Power Steering (EPS)

• Do not blame you!

  Written by: pekelvr on Apr 21, 2010 9:34:24 AM

  My 2010 Toyota Corolla S model has 3, 285 miles on it. At 1st when I tried to get out of my 2008 Corolla I went to Mazda and i fell in LOVE with the Mazda 3, it was gorgeous and it drove like a charm! BUT when I tried trading in my Toyota they offered me only $8,000 when I had it only for one year with roughly 25,000 miles ... Read More

Toyota Halts Sales of Popular Models - Accelerator Stuck Problem Recall

• About that list at the top of the page

  Written by: beachfish2 on Apr 12, 2010 2:23:08 PM

  Vehicles in recall include: 2009-10 RAV4 2009-10 Corolla 2009-10 Matrix 2005-10 Avalon certain 2007-10 Camrys 2010 Highlander 2007-10 Tundra 2008-10 Sequoia I have a 2010 Highlander and I have not been notified about any recalls. Maybe because it was Made in Japan. I called Toyota and gave them the VIN just to be certain. Anyway, how about cleaning up the list? Accuracy is important. John

2010 Toyota Corolla

• Re: 2011 Corolla [terceltom]

  Written by: ntassistant on Apr 8, 2010 1:48:07 PM

  You raise a very good point and I completely agree with you. I think Toyota is very concerned about the so called steering issues with the Corolla. It seems as though nothing came out of the "investigation" opened in February by NHTSA. Obviously there isn't a recall for this issue that owners complain about with the "wandering" of the vehicle while driving. I still assume (if the 2011 Corolla comes out ... Read More

Toyota Corolla Electric-Assist Power Steering (EPS)

• 2009 toyota EPS problem

  Written by: keith49 on Apr 5, 2010 3:37:33 PM

  I submitted a complaint to Toyota and they sent 3 technicians to my dealership to experience the EPS steering problem first hand. They drove it for about an hour and checked it on the rack. I understand they are continuing to research the problem. I hope this means there will be a solution and a recall soon. I bought my 2009 corolla in June 2008 and now have over 33k miles ... Read More

• Re: Toyota EPS Steering Problems [denvecsr]

  Written by: jilliew on Mar 30, 2010 11:39:51 AM

  Well, I guess I am going to have to report mine also. I bought my '09 Corolla XLE in Feb of 2008. It drove perfectly. My only complaint was the stopping distance. I reported it to the dealer and got brushed off. Then I was backing out of the driveway one day and the car wouldn't move. I pushed the pedal in a tiny bit further, no more. The third time ... Read More

• Re: Mar 2010 Corolla Purchase [aucharles]

  Written by: pekelvr on Mar 22, 2010 7:50:29 AM

  A test drive for a Corolla does not reveal the meandering...you have to drive it a while on different highways going 50 plus mph and you have to dot it for more than a 15 minute stretch. When I tested my 2010 Corolla I too did not experience the EPS issue so I traded in the Corolla that did which was an 2008 model. Because I do like my Toyota S, ... Read More

Toyota Corolla Paint Problems

• No more complaints . . . . .

  Written by: terceltom on Mar 17, 2010 7:05:44 PM

  I recall back in late 2008 when the 2009 Corollas first came out the large volume of paint complaints on this forum. Seems like they all but totally disappeared. I wonder what's behind this. Did Toyota improve their paint that much in such a short period of time? I for one never had any complaints on my paint job on my 2009 Corolla I purchased in 2008. To this day my ... Read More

Toyota Halts Sales of Popular Models - Accelerator Stuck Problem Recall

• Re: Not Corolla but another recall on certain v6's Toyotas [explorerx4]

  Written by: sharonkl on Mar 1, 2010 6:40:13 PM

  From the google finance market page. did Toyota search for market share price - lots of news releases there.Can expand search. Whoops it is until 2013 not 2010. Sorry about that Toyota Motor Corporation To Replace Oil Hose In 933,800 Cars-Reuters 2:50pm EST Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corporation will replace an oil hose in some 933,800 vehicles in the United States due to the risk of a potential leak that ... Read More

• Re: Not Corolla but another recall on certain v6's Toyotas [gizzer777]

  Written by: gagrice on Mar 1, 2010 5:26:17 PM

  I think there is a lot of confusion within the Toyota organization. I got a call to bring my 2007 Sequoia in for the Recall. I called and they just wanted to set up an appointment. I asked what was being recalled and after about 5 minutes on hold they said my vehicle was not on the list. I have friends with a 2008 Tacoma and they have not gotten anything. ... Read More

Toyota Corolla Electric-Assist Power Steering (EPS)

• Re: 2009 Toyota Corolla Steering Problem EPS [terceltom]

  Written by: pekelvr on Feb 26, 2010 4:31:30 AM

  not anymore huh? the new technology is taking them down down down when I traded my troublsome 08 model for 2010 Toyota themselves coldnt give me the value it promised to me when i purchased in 2008. Their resale is dropping drastically in light of all the deaths happening in their cars.

2009 Toyota Corolla Problems and Repairs

• Re: 2010 Toyota Corolla ABS Issues [pekelvr]

  Written by: terceltom on Feb 24, 2010 1:03:26 PM

  Apparently the dealer found nothing wrong with your car or they repaired it. This is what dealers do, they sell traded cars or else auction them off. They don't offer you money for them and then junk them. Considering ESC was not prevalent in a smaller 2007/2008 car I think Toyota might have been ahead of the game in 2008 with ESC. The more simple answer as to why it wasn't ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Corolla Value [terceltom]

  Written by: pekelvr on Feb 20, 2010 12:14:01 PM

  AllI can say is that I had a 2008 Corolla with 31,000 miles. The interior was perfect, I had a 6 cd changer, electronic everything. The only thing my car lacked was the stabilizer that my sales guy at mark Jacobson Toyota said will be standard on all sedans in the future. Now I'm not sure why my car had steering problems but it veered me off road to the right ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Corolla Value [pekelvr]

  Written by: barbercr on Feb 18, 2010 8:23:59 PM

  I own a 2008 Corolla S and think it should be part of the pedal recall. There has been times when I would lightly step on the accelorator and the car would jerk to an acceloration. So I feel your pain, Toyota should make good on their vehicles as its not the consumers fault they poorly assembled their vehicles to cut costs. What ever happened to "in good faith" that obviously ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Corolla Value [Bakka]

  Written by: pekelvr on Feb 18, 2010 7:23:23 AM

  Testimony---I went to Mazda--they took my 2008 corolla and offered me $8000 for a car 4 weeks ago was worth $14,000.I went to Toyota angry and upset because my car does have the steering problems. It took me off road once and the other day it almost put me into a tractor trailer from middle lane and veered me to the right lane. So I went into Toyota crying and upset ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Corolla Steering [cottoncb]

  Written by: pekelvr on Feb 9, 2010 12:02:16 PM

  Hello I would like to know how you rectified this situation if at all possible? I have a 2008 S model and from day 2 I have called the dealer complaining about 2 things. First and far most the veering problem. it can only be described as if i were driving going about 65 on the highway and come up beside a tractor trailer and get caught in like wind except ... Read More

Toyota Halts Sales of Popular Models - Accelerator Stuck Problem Recall

• Re: Toyota Denied Sudden Acceleration Problem For More Than 5 Years [revit]

  Written by: kdhspyder on Jan 30, 2010 12:24:01 PM

  Toyota's response: Toyota Answers Questions About the Sticking Accelerator Pedal Recall Toyota answers questions that we see you are asking about the sticking accelerator pedal recall. Please also looks at Frequently Asked Questions For Sticking Accelerator Pedal Recall and Suspension of Sales on this site. 1. Is my car safe to drive until a fix is issued? The condition is rare and generally does not occur suddenly. It seems to occur ... Read More

• Toyota Halts Sales of Popular Models - Accelerator Stuck Problem Recall

  Written by: KarenS on Jan 27, 2010 6:46:18 AM

  This is the place to talk about the recent Toyota recalls and how it's affecting the manufacturer and consumers. Vehicles in recall include: 2009-10 RAV4 2009-10 Corolla 2009-10 Matrix 2005-10 Avalon certain 2007-10 Camrys 2010 Highlander 2007-10 Tundra 2008-10 Sequoia

Toyota Corolla Electric-Assist Power Steering (EPS)

• Re: EPS: Toyota must fix it. [denvecsr]

  Written by: zikzak on Oct 6, 2009 6:28:50 PM

  I too agree, the 2009 and newer Corolla's have a huge problem with the steering! I drove my daughters brand new 2009 Corolla several months ago with her and my wife in the car. We drove to Jacksonville, from southern Georgia and I started complaining the mintue I got onto interstate 95south. I felt the car drifting back and forth in my lane. After 35 miles, I was PO that the ... Read More

2009 Toyota Corolla Problems and Repairs

• Re: Toyota Recall [crazedmom]

  Written by: brakessuck09 on Sep 26, 2009 1:09:45 PM

  I feel your pain! Here's my story...I have a 2009 Toyota Corolla as well. I had my brakes done 3 times since I bought my car in May of 2008. The first time they replaced them, no problem. The second time they replaced them they said they resurfaced the rotors and that's all it needed. Then when they were grinding once again they said no we are not going to cover ... Read More

Toyota Corolla Basic Maintenance Questions

• Re: 2008 Toyota Corolla & Mice [pat]

  Written by: mtglore on Sep 3, 2009 4:07:52 PM

  I recently started getting the dead rodent smell in my 2008 Corolla, too. I've noticed droppings inside the interior and have cleaned thoroughly but the smell persists. I live in the middle of the Mojave Desert so I'm hoping that whatever is dead will soon desiccate and the odor will go away. For the life of me, I can't locate the source. I've seen no sign of wire-chewing or electrical damage. ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Toyota Corolla & Mice [pat]

  Written by: dsorgnzd on Sep 2, 2009 1:01:57 PM

  The mouse problem is not unique to Toyotas. I had a distinct dead mouse smell coming out of the a/c in a Dodge Stratus (always parked outside) last summer. I found a mouse carcass inside the a/c vent (luckily it hadn't chewed up anything except some insulation). I also found (and I am totally serious) a few pieces of snake skin in the same area - which troubled me more than ... Read More

2009 Toyota Corolla Problems and Repairs

• Toyota Recall

  Written by: mnf on Aug 26, 2009 8:30:35 PM

  FYI for Toyota owners this may effect. Toyota recalls 95,700 Toyota, Scion cars in U.S DETROIT — Toyota Motor Corp is recalling about 95,700 Toyota and Scion vehicles sold in the United States because ice could accumulate on their braking systems and make it harder for drivers to slow down. The recall involves 2009 and 2010 model year Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix and 2008 and 2009 Scion xD vehicles, all equipped ... Read More

Toyota Corolla Basic Maintenance Questions

• Re: 2008 Toyota Corolla & Mice [snowgopher]

  Written by: pat on Aug 22, 2009 3:00:21 PM

  Thanks for the update. I hope it takes care of the issue for you!

• Re: 2008 Toyota Corolla & Mice [pat]

  Written by: snowgopher on Aug 22, 2009 11:43:06 AM

  Hi just finished, the air intake is just under the plastic shield below the windshield. 20 minutes, and the car is back together. Hope this helps any one else, there is also an exhaust vent at the rear of the car in the trunk around the tail lights that de pressurizes the vehichle when the doors close, that should be checked if mice are a problem.

• Re: 2008 Toyota Corolla & Mice [snowgopher]

  Written by: pat on Aug 22, 2009 8:29:20 AM

  I am glad to hear that you now know a solution to the problem. Have you had the screen installed?

• Re: 2008 Toyota Corolla & Mice [terceltom]

  Written by: snowgopher on Aug 21, 2009 8:50:47 PM

  I said it was a desighn problem ! I talked to a service managein a neighbouring city and he said that they install a wire screen over the air intake so the mice do not enter the intake. After they get into the intake they chew a hole in the exhaust vent above the filter, from there the vehicle is their palace. A $5.00 fix at the factory Because the engineers ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Toyota Corolla & Mice [imjustagirl]

  Written by: mcdawgg on Aug 20, 2009 6:27:52 PM

  One thing that I would suggest: Call Toyota. About 4 years ago, I had a seat belt release button that would stick sometimes. It needed to be replaced, but I was past the warranty by about 3 or 4 months. I called Toyota (the 800 number in your owner's manual, not the dealer) and explained the situation very nicely, how I was just a little past the warranty, how much I ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Toyota Corolla & Mice [kenym]

  Written by: imjustagirl on Aug 20, 2009 3:32:43 PM

  hold on, I didn't have a mouse problem, I replied to the question asking what happened after my car stalled a few times. No ego here, just an empty wallet.

• Re: 2008 Toyota Corolla & Mice [imjustagirl]

  Written by: kenym on Aug 20, 2009 3:09:59 PM

  Toyota knows its a defect and does crap to cover it. A MOUSE DEFECT ? Not sure how many Toyota vehicles made and sold over the years, but yours is the only one with a mouse problem and you claim Toyota is covering up some sort of defect. Wow what an ego

• Re: 2008 Toyota Corolla & Mice [imjustagirl]

  Written by: terceltom on Aug 19, 2009 9:14:27 PM

  So was there a $1300.00 problem that allowed mice into your Corolla throu the electrical panel or did the mice chew the wires on the electrical panel to cause $1300.00 in damage?

• Re: 2008 Toyota Corolla & Mice [snowgopher]

  Written by: imjustagirl on Aug 19, 2009 7:20:36 PM

  Bahhh, it ended up being the electrical panel, I was 4,000 km's over my warranty, so the dealer said no go on covering it, brought it to the garage that my office uses and he did the work for 1300.00. Ticks me off beyond belief that Toyota knows its a defect and does crap to cover it. I'm very disappointed in them and will never buy a Toyota again.

• Re: 2008 Toyota Corolla & Mice [snowgopher]

  Written by: terceltom on Aug 19, 2009 4:13:43 PM

  Okay, so let me get this right, mice in your vehicle and you think either Toyota or your dealer is responsible for this? Hmmm! Maybe they just threw a $400.00 number out there just so you would go away? Don't get me wrong, I do understand that rodents and /or squirrels in a vehicle can wreck havoc, but how in the world could it possibly be someone else's fault? Don't you ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Toyota Corolla & Mice [geeta3]

  Written by: snowgopher on Aug 19, 2009 7:52:28 AM

  Hi I read your note on the forum and just thought I'd ask how you made out since it was wrote. Our letter would go much the same way with our 09 Corrola! I tried the dealer, I tried Toyota Canada and they said it was my baby as it isn'nt a defect! Itold them I thought it was a design defect. Our problem is from the cabin air intake. Our ... Read More

08 Civic vs 09 Corolla

• Re: How I was cheated at Price Leblanc, Baton Rouge [samforu]

  Written by: terceltom on Aug 6, 2009 7:57:51 AM

  I'm sorry but it doesn't sound like you were cheated if you were happy with the deal. You obviously paid much more than what you should have for the car but yet you were very happy paying $19,477 for a car that had everything you wanted and in the color of your choice or else you wouldn't have signed the deal. A good lesson to you or anyone else shopping for ... Read More

Toyota Corolla Maintenance and Repair

• 2008 squeaky noise in rear windshield area

  Written by: loulou13 on Jun 15, 2009 5:40:42 PM

  I have had my 2008 Corolla about 1 1/2 years. Recently there has been a squeaky noise in the area of the rear windshield. It gets much worse when the weather is hot. I took it in to Toyota and they could not find anything the first go round. I have apt to take back in. Has anyone had similar problem?

Toyota Corolla Paint Problems

• Re: Toyota Corolla Paint Problems [missfittoy02]

  Written by: robert7676 on Jun 1, 2009 4:18:02 PM

  Sorry, I do not own a 2009 Corolla, I have a 2005 S with no paint problems that I can see. I also have a 2008 Matrix XRS which seems to be okay so far. Sorry to hear about this problem. Perhaps it is regional depending upon where the car was manufactured. They (Toyota) no longer use the lead based paint, so that or the lack of the proper hardeners may ... Read More

Toyota Corolla Basic Maintenance Questions

• Re: 2008 Toyota Corolla & Mice [geeta3]

  Written by: terceltom on Apr 29, 2009 12:37:05 PM

  It wasn't a stupid lecture ! I was trying to legitimately resolve your problem. In fact didn't you say that you even tried my suggested glue traps on your own before you even heard from me?

• Re: 2008 Toyota Corolla & Mice [geeta3]

  Written by: mnf on Apr 28, 2009 9:31:45 PM

  Sorry to hear about such a weird situation but after doing some research its not all that un common. The one thing i did find was they will go into any make of car from a Geo to a Lexus depending on many of different sitiuations. Good luck hope you find a answer. http://www.wombatnation.com/2005/01/mice-ate-my-car The baby powder near the bottom of the artical i thought was a good idea MNF

2009 Toyota Corolla Problems and Repairs

• Major problem with 09 Corolla S

  Written by: selinandaniel on Apr 28, 2009 3:10:25 PM

  The issue: Nobody seems to be talking about this yet. Since it is still early for the 09 Corolla S, I am not surprised. I wanted to start a blog so if anyone else is having similar problems and searched the internet, they would find something. When I had this problem last August and searched the net, I found nothing. I recently met someone who is having similar problems with her ... Read More

Toyota Corolla Basic Maintenance Questions

• Re: 2008 Toyota Corolla & Mice [terceltom]

  Written by: geeta3 on Apr 27, 2009 8:49:06 PM

  Thank you for your reassuring message. That is the MOST STUPID LECTURE I HAVE EVER HEARD. It seems to be pretty close to what I have heard from most of the people at the Toyota dealership. You seem to be closely related to the them - your "Knee-Jerk" type of response exhibits that trait. I have tried every trick (and believe me I mean every thing) in the book to stop ... Read More

Toyota Corolla Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2008 COROLLA 36K CHECK UP [rose920]

  Written by: mcdawgg on Apr 20, 2009 5:21:56 PM

  I'd be surprised if you needed brakes - not impossible, but most people (depending on conditions) get way more miles than that! Tires, I could see, because most OEM tires are not great. I don't like GoodYear Integrity tires - see reviews at tirerack.com. Interior air filter and engine air filter - yes, replace, but it takes all of 5 minutes to do both of them, and total OEM parts cost ... Read More

2009 Toyota Corolla

• Re: STEERING is Unfixable [terceltom]

  Written by: thegraduate on Apr 7, 2009 1:52:01 PM

  My problem (there's that pesky "P" word) isn't that it is Electric, its that it has no steering feel whatsoever, sort of like an old truck. Unacceptable in this day and age where we have trucks that actually HAVE steering feel these days. And before you chalk it up to being all electric, there are EPS systems that provide nice steering feedback and a healthy amount of "heft" to the helm. ... Read More

Toyota Corolla Basic Maintenance Questions

• Scraping sound on brakes

  Written by: speedymilo on Feb 24, 2009 5:27:15 PM

  I bought a 2008 Toyota Corolla LE in November. Its at about 36000 miles. For the last few months there is a metal scraping noise apparently from the brakes the first time I press on them with every "trip." After braking once, I never get the sound again--until the next time I start the car and head out. It happens when I reverse, and when I go forward. I thought it ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Toyota Corolla & Mice [geeta3]

  Written by: terceltom on Feb 19, 2009 4:11:22 AM

  Well, you definitely have a problem but it certainly isn't the car. Doesn't seem to be a hard problem to solve though. Set a couple of glue traps when parking for the evening and you should catch the culprets by morning.

• 2008 Toyota Corolla & Mice

  Written by: geeta3 on Feb 18, 2009 9:03:04 PM

  I bought a brans spanking new 2008 Toyota Corolla CE and only a few weeks into the purchase have had mice getting into the passenger cabin. Has anyone had this problem before or do I have a problem car?

Toyota Corolla Real World MPG

• Get 46mpg using Cleanmpg.com techniques (2008 LE)

  Written by: run2w8s on Jan 15, 2009 9:07:10 AM

  My 2008 Toyota Corolla LE 5-speed manual has achieved an average of 46mpg over the it's first year of life. (13000 miles) I use the hypermiling techniques taught at the www.cleanmpg.com website. The ScanGuage II is a very useful device that shows several pieces of fuel economy information simultaneously. Have found that a TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) reading of 19 gives really great MPG on the highway.

2009 Toyota Corolla Problems and Repairs

• Re: 2009 Corolla won't start [pmk2]

  Written by: joshuag on Jan 7, 2009 12:52:04 AM

  This seems how all Toyota dealers act when they have a car with a common problem, they act like you are the only one. We have a Toyota Avalon with a transmission glitch and Toyota acts like we are the only one, and if you read on this site about 2005-2008 Avalons they have a lot of problems. So tell them that you are on to their game.

Toyota Corolla Real World MPG

• Toyota Corolla S 2009 fuel economy problem

  Written by: jonmad on Nov 28, 2008 9:38:30 AM

  Hello, I need some assistance with a gas mileage issue I'm having. I purchased a brand new 2009 Corolla S around the beginning of november 2008. I 've traveled about 580 miles on the vehicle thus far, city driving mostly and some highway. The rating is 27 city and 35 highway. I understand the fuel economy varies based on driving habits and conditions but I'm only getting about 230-240 miles on ... Read More

2009 Toyota Corolla Navigation System

• Re: 2009 Toyota Corolla Navigation System [ranjitbhaskar]

  Written by: gnpeden on Nov 19, 2008 9:02:26 AM

  I purchased a Toyota 2009 Rav4 Limited on Nov 10, 2008 with the Toyota navigation system. When I came near my house, none of the streets east of the main highway (including my street) appeared on the navigation system. I could not even enter my home address. This is a college town with a population of about 50,000 and is about 200 years old. My particular neighborhood is over 15 years ... Read More

Economy Sedans (~$16k-$20k)

• Re: I've driven them all (almost)... [backy]

  Written by: shipo on Nov 13, 2008 9:58:09 AM

  Yeah, I'm aware that the Mazda3 is in its last year, and as it turns out, the Rabbit has already been replaced (in Europe) as well, so both of my two finalists are "lame-duck" cars. Appropriate given our current economic and political situation. ;) As far as which version of the cars; I drove the models that offered the best mix of fuel economy (my 25,000 annual commute miles were looming ... Read More

Toyota Corolla Lease Questions

• Toyota Finance current program

  Written by: radicimo on Nov 8, 2008 5:31:51 PM

  Anyone know what the terms are being offered by Toyota Finance this month (Nov. 2008) on 2009 model cars? What would the money factor be for an 800+ FICO? Also, what residual should I expect on a 36mo. 12,000/yr lease of a Corolla base model? Is residual different at all for a standard vs. automatic transmission? I'm shopping for a lease right now on a 2009 Corolla base (standard trans.) with ... Read More

Toyota Corolla Paint Problems

• Re: Don't want to post this [white3]

  Written by: pat on Nov 7, 2008 11:44:40 AM

  Please see my reply to you at this link: pat, "Toyota Corolla Paint Problems" #107, 6 Oct 2008 1:03 pm. If you have further questions, feel free to email me - click on my name to see my profile.

Who plans on keeping their Corolla for 200K+ miles?

• Re: Who plans on keeping their Corolla for 200K+ miles? [bottgers]

  Written by: qwnv on Apr 25, 2008 9:25:42 PM

  In 1997 bought my 95 Toyota Corolla DX used for $12,000. It had approximately 30K miles. Today, my Nellie has over 238,000 miles. I had purchased an extended warranty and before the warranty expired, parts failed and I had to replace the alternator, timing belt, and some other major engine work. Each incident was $50 out of pocket. Since then I have replaced the timing belt and water pump an additional ... Read More

Toyota Corolla Real World MPG

• Toyota Corolla MPG experience

  Written by: tucson_mike on Aug 26, 2008 5:45:29 PM

  I purchased a used 2006 Toyota Corolla (with 17,000 miles) this last Jan 2008 and have been following some of these discussions with interest and tracking my own results. This is my first post since it seems I have enough data now to make some comments. I certainly haven't reviewed all of these interesting posts, so excuse me if I am repeating some well known minutia. First of all, I think ... Read More

2009 Toyota Corolla

• Re: 2005 to 2009 Comparo [nippononly]

  Written by: dantz on Aug 25, 2008 2:30:53 PM

  "What seems ironic to me is that the Civic, which seemed a bit overpriced since '06, suddenly seems less so. I have now driven the two back to back and while it is obvious the Corolla benefits from being quieter, pretty much everything else about the Civic seems better, even the weird dash displays." I waited for the 2009 Corollas to come out before making my decision. I was hoping that ... Read More

08 Civic vs 09 Corolla

• Re: Paying invoice for 2008 Civic [jeopardy999]

  Written by: mnf on Aug 16, 2008 7:07:22 PM

  The reason that Toyota was down 12 % and Honda was less was that Toyota had more truck sales the year before it was based on total sales and not on Corolla / Honda sales. There truck sales were down 32% year over year honda trucks were down 27.8% http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2008/07/28/daily63.html?jst=b_ln_h- l http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/stories/2008/08/04/daily1.html?ana=from_rss

• Paying invoice for 2008 Civic

  Written by: jeopardy999 on Aug 16, 2008 2:11:57 PM

  Hey Dantz, How did you get a Civic for invoice? I tried to offer more than invoice today, and they told me they can't keep the car on the lot, and are in fact selling used Civics for new MSRP prices. They pretty much laughed at me for offering less than MSRP. I have also been trying to decide between the Civic and Corolla. After today, I'm leaning heavily toward Corolla... ... Read More

• Re: 08 Civic vs 09 Corolla [bloomfield]

  Written by: dantz on Aug 5, 2008 2:13:26 PM

  I was recently faced with a similar decision, and I test drove both cars several times before I made my choice. I initially wanted the 2009 Corolla LX, but I finally ended up with the 2008 Civic LX Sedan. Here are some of the issues I considered: 2008 Civic pluses: The Civic offers far better handling than the Corolla, and the interior is much more refined. It's also more fun to ... Read More

Toyota Corolla Audio Questions

• ...

  Written by: michaela1 on Jan 22, 2008 5:07:03 AM

  I just recently bought a 2008 Toyota Corolla S and was interested in upgrading the speakers. I'm not too familiar with audio systems for vehicles and i wasn't sure what kind i should look into. What would you recommend?

2009 Matrix or 2008 Civic or 2009 Corolla

• Re: 2009 Matrix or 2008 Civic or 2009 Corolla [azr4el]

  Written by: stopdropandlol on Jun 25, 2008 9:06:10 AM

  I'm trying to make the same decision myself. I have driven both, and a comparable Civic is $4,000 more than the Matrix that I am looking at. I find the Matrix is roomier, has a better driving position, and has more standard features than the Civic does. Also, you can add more options to the Matrix where as the Civic is pretty much purely package deals. I don't think the reliability ... Read More

Economy Sedans (~$16k-$20k)

• Re: Meh to Both [backy]

  Written by: no_one on Jun 14, 2008 4:20:49 PM

  On the Cobalt XFE, the big difference between the 5MT and 4AT on fuel economy is interesting. That is pretty rare these days. It's more common for the MT and AT numbers to be pretty close, or even for the AT to get slightly better EPA FE numbers than the MT. I wonder what Chevy did to the MT coupe to allow it to achieve those really high FE numbers--much higher ... Read More

2009 Toyota Corolla

• DING !!!!!!!!!!!! Corolla outsells Camry in May

  Written by: kdhspyder on Jun 3, 2008 11:12:54 AM

  [quote] Toyota Division Toyota Division passenger cars recorded May sales of 152,652 units, down 0.9 percent over the same period last year. Passenger-car sales were led by Corolla, which posted all-time best-ever sales of 52,826 units, an increase of 12.4 percent over May 2007. Camry and Camry Hybrid posted combined sales of 51,291 in May. Camry Hybrid reported May sales of 5,999 units. With limited availability, the Prius hybrid gas-electric mid-size ... Read More

2009 Matrix or 2008 Civic or 2009 Corolla

• Re: 2009 Matrix or 2008 Civic or 2009 Corolla [azr4el]

  Written by: cz75 on May 8, 2008 8:26:22 AM

  Another Si sedan owner chiming in in support of the Civic EX, assuming you don't want the Si for some reason. I haven't driven any Toyotas that recently, but they've always struck me as not quite as fun to drive as Hondas and the build quality never seemed any better than Honda. The main thing going for Toyota is that they seem more willing than any other manufacturer to stand behind ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Matrix or 2008 Civic or 2009 Corolla [azr4el]

  Written by: tarnett on May 7, 2008 10:13:20 PM

  Congrats on the Grad present! Either will be dependable and comfortable. I own a 2008 Civic Si Sedan and love it. I have driven the previous generations of the Corolla and Matrix. I can put it best this way: there's a recent Cadillac commercial where a very pretty young lady says "When you turn your car on, does it return the favor?" IMHO the last Toyotas (not including Lexus) capable of ... Read More

• 2009 Matrix or 2008 Civic or 2009 Corolla

  Written by: azr4el on May 6, 2008 2:56:32 PM

  I'll be graduating from college in a few months and I'm getting a car as a graduation gift/commuter for work. I'm trying to decide between the 2009 Matrix and 2008 Civic. I have yet to test drive either, but after doing some research the Civic always seems to be a winner. I like the matrix mainly because of Toyota's reputation and its cargo space for hauling stuff. The Civic definitely seems ... Read More

2009 Toyota Corolla

• Re: Sales [kdhspyder]

  Written by: backy on May 3, 2008 2:56:59 PM

  Ramp up/ramp down explains the big downturn in Corolla sales in March 2008 compared to 2007. But not the flat (actually slightly down on an equal days sales basis) sales for April. Since excess inventory is a "mortal sin" at Toyota, I surmise then that the manufacturing capacity to supply the U.S. with Corollas is about what the April 2007 and 2008 sales were--around 32k. Do you know if there are ... Read More