Used 2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
Used Corolla for sale
Small compact car with pretty good reliability
TravelingRat03, Eau Claire, WI, 07/13/2023
Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My three most favorite parts about owning this car: great fuel economy, reliability, and aerodynamic. I have a few mixed reviews about this specific vehicle. If you can find one used with lower miles that has been very well maintained, this car will take you anywhere with of course staying on top of maintenance, especially oil changes every 3k to 5k miles, as the two engines for this year Corolla can have major oil consumption and leaking issues because of this. With only one year of ownership, I have driven the car just about 25,000 miles mostly due to road trips consisting of driving from Wisconsin to Kansas a few times, Wisconsin to Colorado & Wyoming, and Wisconsin to Tennessee and back. I plan on taking it on a few more longer trips before I search for something new. Despite the wide range of problems these Corollas tend to have, I have never had to replace any of the more common parts (water pump, alternator, starter to name a few) My specific vehicle does have a few suspension issues and little miscellaneous things that don’t affect the entirety of the vehicle as far as I’m aware. At this point, the car has become a very reliable A to B machine with a decent amount of wear and tear. Living up north, the small size of the car and being front wheel drive can have a huge impact on the drivability in snowy conditions. A set of snow tires is almost a necessity in such conditions for this ride. My overall rating for this car would be a 4 due to a few personal complaints. One would be the plastic interior look and the occasional rattling noises in the cabin while driving. Otherwise, I am fond of this vehicle and would recommend it as a first car, daily commuter, or even as a vehicle you can take on long trips if you can handle becoming uncomfortable after just a couple hours. Make no mistake, this car’s power is indeed very limited due to the engine size. However, the aerodynamic build will make up a bit for it at freeway speeds.
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Hateful little car.
C J commuter , East Palestine, OH, 07/23/2021
Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
My favorite wife (47 years) calls this the " hateful little car". She likes big comfortable vehicles, which the Corolla is not. Bought it new in 2008, 2009 model, for commuting 148 highway miles a day. Retired now but still driving it. Has been loaned several times to unfortunate friends, used and abused, ( will actually go over 100mph, verified by Michigan State Police )but routine maintenance and recalls are always done. Steering is twitchy and the brakes could be better. 221, 879 miles just yesterday. Tires, oil, brakes, belts and a few light bulbs is all it has needed. Still doesn't use oil. Gas mileage 35 to 38 highway 30 to 33 city. A few dings and scratches but I'm going to drive 'til the wheels fall off while keeping the speed legal. How long will it last?
I've had Toyotas since 1971 My NX car Hyundia Sanota
robertgdean, Nashville, TN, 02/06/2011
Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
For those who own a 2009-2011 Corolla LE Things that were added "Great". What they forgot is to put a arm rest in center console. I had one on my Camry LE.1992..wished I still had the arm rest. CON.power steering goes out when U reach 15mph or then the transmission kicks in 3rd geer when slowing down. I'm told that was to save gas/BULL For those dealing with the head rest, Pull them out an place them in backward. The seats. go to a junk yard and take out a Camry seat in good shape, get it. I drove back fr NC to NASH handling bad. used to putting one hand and was able to glide. Of all the cons heresAproIt has to be one of the SAFESTCARSon the road. I'm living PROOF myCorollaWillSaveUrLIFE
Very good economy car
Frank, 11/22/2008
Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Corolla features a timing chain rather than the usual belt, and has variable valve timing on both camshafts. The mileage is acceptable, although the speedometer reads about 2 mph fast at 35 mph. The fuel flow indicator shows 35.4 mpg after 1800 total miles, but the actual fuel consumption is 33.1 mpg. Adjusted for the previously mentioned speedometer error, that's about an actual 31 mpg. It has much more power than expected, and the full-time electric power steering is O.K. when I became accustomed to it. I'd buy it again, and the price is right compared with the available competition.
Is Toyota losing their touch?
johnhlanding, El Paso, TX, 07/19/2012
Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my second toyota and has come to be very disappointing. The build quality, cheap parts, and overall value of the car is terrible. My biggest issue is oil consumption. The car uses at least 1 quart of oil a week. The dealer says nothing is wrong. Other reviews online point out the same issue. My life now consists of weekly visits to an instant oil change place to get it topped off. Thank God it is free! Otherwise I would go bankrupt just buying oil to refill it with. The steering is awful at high speeds. I fear that Toyota is becoming the Japanese version of GM. I guess I will try my luck with Honda or maybe Ford if I am forced to find another vehicle.