2009 Toyota Corolla Consumer Reviews Page 6

Worst car I ever drove

Written by: Joni on 04/17/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Purchased the car a month ago and will be getting rid of it just as fast.  The car drifts on the highway especially in the wind in speeds of 50 and over.  You can't take your hands off the steering wheel even to turn on the radio. When driving behind a truck, same thing.  Can't believe Toyota could let this thing on the road.  Seats are very uncomfortable. Will never buy another Corolla again.

Favorite Features

MPG is good and the car parks well and is good for going to the corner store but as far as taking a road trip you can forget it.

Suggested Improvements

Do something to correct that drift on the highway before someone gets in an accident.

3 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Good sporty little car

Written by: Danw on 04/05/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Corolla XRS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I purchased a 2009 Corolla XRS, 3 months ago. I like the car a lot, I drive at least 100 miles a day. I deliver for a living. I have had Toyota trucks in the past, and had nothing but good experiences with them. And decided to try a Corolla (a guy I work with has a 2003 Corolla with 220,000 miles with no breakdowns), thats one reason I went with the Corolla , don't like the space ship look of the Civic si. The only complaint I have with the Corolla, is the highway noise above 60 mph. Anybody else, have this complaint? Also, my left front tire is wearing, on the outside edge. Might be alignment, rotated tires and diffrent front tire doing same thing. Would Toyota cover alignment since I have less than 11,000 mls.

Favorite Features

sporty looks, radio, peppy engine

Suggested Improvements

Highway and road NOISE!!!!!!!

8 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Not that great cheaply made interior

Written by: allura on 03/30/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I purchased this car almost a year ago, put on 3000 miles and did not enjoy driving this car at all. I just traded this car in for a prius (which I love driving). The interior is cheaply made, plastic, the seats were not comfortable. I would not purchase another corolla, the gas mileage was not close to what the invoice stated, paint was not that good, started to chip. I would not recommend this vehicle at all

Favorite Features

the exterior design is fine, the interior is not great at all

Suggested Improvements

interior is cheaply made, seats are not comfortable, gas mileage is ok, would not buy another corolla

5 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Don't buy

Written by: Or0213 on 03/27/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

One of the worst cars I have purchased. This car rattles all time on the inside. This 2009 Toyota corolla has already had a radio replaced and still continues to have issues with it.

Favorite Features

The only best thing about the car is the MPG. But does not correctly show the correct fuel consumption.

Suggested Improvements

Better Customer service. I have been to the dealership more than 5 different time and was told that by the management that there was no time for my car - that there are other cars to work on. Never will I get a TOYOTA again. VERY cheap car and not worth the headache.

16 out 25 people found this review helpful

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Bad Steering

Written by: flyointment on 03/25/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Just bought an ‘09 Corolla. Immediately noticed wandering steering on the highway at greater than 60 mph. I heard that in some cases increasing tire pressure helps problem. Found out dealer had 40psi in tires when 30 is appropriate. I reduced to 30psi and it wanders more. Some people don’t have problems with it, but some cars are coming off the line with this problem. Have to have 2 hands on the wheel. If you take one hand off the wheel to adjust the radio (particularly if in winds greater than 15 mph) you may find yourself going out of your lane. I scheduled an appointment with the dealer who claimed to know nothing of the issue. It’s all over the internet and NTSB (25 complaints).

Favorite Features

Manual gas cover and trunk release. Seat comfort, larger size.

Suggested Improvements

Obviously steering. Clock needs to be always displayed, information screen.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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First and last toyota

Written by: yota on 03/13/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This is the worst car I've ever driven. Whatever small gains you get from the electric steering assist are nullified by any small gust of wind. You can't relax in a car when you're blowing all over the highway in the slightest wind. Furthermore, the seats are doughy and unsupportive. If you've ever had lower back problems in any car, this one will bring them right back. My Volkswagen had firm, supportive seats and I forgot what it was like to have a sore back after a trip - until now. Cheap backseats too - pull on a corner when they're "locked" and it will have enough give for you (or a criminal) to reach into the trunk. Awful creamsicle backlighting treatment on the dash too.

Favorite Features

It was cheap.

Suggested Improvements

Seets unsupportive on long drives. Way too much play in the steering on the highway. Garish dashboard backlighting. Boring and soulless. Toyota's famous reliability doesn't matter when you hate driving the car and will get rid of it as soon as you can.

5 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Love this XLE

Written by: rev4 on 03/04/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Corolla XLE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

This XLE is just a great car. Quality. Ride. Fuel Mileage. Comfort. Style. I bought this not for a "drivers car"...but for comfort, quality, ride, style... and it excels in all categories. I highly recommend this car for someone looking for all the above qualities. It is a "compact Camry"...btw...My other car is a 2002 Camry XLE...

Favorite Features

Interior design and quality...very pleasant interior, quality, ride, fuel mileage..

Suggested Improvements

Minor: the clock could be more centrally located and larger.......

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Have some concerns!

Written by: Jessica on 03/01/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I purchased my Corolla in May 2009, drove 6000 miles with no trouble. I drive short distances & overall was happy with this car. BUT last week the engine started to turn off in the middle of driving. It happened twice when I was going about 25 mph. I brought it to the dealer, they say nothing is wrong. It happened again at a red light, just turned off. I bought a new car to avoid repairs & wasted time, now I will be back at the dealership, no doubt to hear "nothing is wrong". I am very disappointed after all the hype Toyota & the Corolla get about being reliable. I would not recommend the 2009 model.

Favorite Features

I like being able to plug in my Ipod. The new design looks great.

Suggested Improvements

If my engine wouldn't cut out then they wouldn't need to improve this car!

8 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Love my Corolla XLE

Written by: rev4 on 02/24/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Corolla XLE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

This is a great car. I am extremely happy with this car. I think the "road feel" is just fine. Anyway, I think the car is top quality, nice exterior, wonderful interior, great gas mileage, pleasant to drive in all circumstances. I am very pleased with this purchase.

Favorite Features

Quality. Gas mileage. Pleasant interior.

Suggested Improvements

The outside temp gauge, clock could be located in a better spot.

3 out 6 people found this review helpful

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The Best Choice

Written by: Gigglez on 02/22/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I recently brought 2009 Corolla about 1 month ago, used to have 93 Corolla with 185k miles. I drive about 25 miles a day on highway. There aren't any loud wind noises when driving 65mph, nor does the car shake.Great acceleration. I get about 36+ miles per gallon. I love the design and everything about it. Like everyone else said, the clock is in awkward space.

Favorite Features

I love my sunroof, bluetooth, steering wheel mounts and XM/MP3/6 cd changer.

Suggested Improvements

The clock should be somewhere else.

7 out 10 people found this review helpful

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