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2009 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 184 repairs.
2009 Toyota Corolla other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (83%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Toyota Corolla
Engine not specified
| 37000 mi | The locks(where you insert key) were not turning very well. It was hard to unlock car |
2009 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 52080 mi C $1000 |
All wheel rims had rusted to the point where tires had a slow (2 week) leak in them. I notified Toyota of the problem at 62,000 km (2,000 km + 1 year past warranty) but they refused to help in any way. This will be my last Toyota! |
2009 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 12000 mi US $200 |
Black plastic engine shroud cracked when I tried to reinstall at about zero degrees. Four shroud holes must exactly line up with four posts on the engine and then snap into place. Dealer denies that there is a design/materials problem. I disagree. |
| 73000 mi US $335 |
Trunk lid latch failed, replacement part installed by dealer. Still working out if covered by extended warranty or not. |
| 3400 mi US $52 |
oil fluid/filter change |
| 70120 mi | Trunk lid hinge replaced |
| 3001 mi | Both front seats off track. Replaced both seat tracks. |
| 11000 mi | Seat track can't hold the seat |
| 14000 mi | Seat track. Problem still exists and they told me other Corollas are the same which the seat would move slightly until you push the seat real hard. hard. |
| 10000 mi | Gas door won't stay open. Dealer states this is normal, but door stays open on other cars on lot. Dealer states those are "corroded." Salesperson who sold me the car says it's not normal and the hinge needs to be replaced. |
| 16000 mi | Gas door hinge allows gas door to flop freely. Dealer stated that the only way to replace is to replace entire gas door, and the paint won't match. Decided to just leave it the way it is so it doesn't look horrible. |
| 28000 mi | Windshield wipers were hitting the body of the car. The dealer adjusted. The battery had died the day before and had to be jumped. Dealer replaced with new battery. |
| 24800 mi | Left rear door could not be opened from inside. Dealer fixed it. |
| 68560 mi | Trunk lid spring made stiffer to keep up. |
| 26660 mi | driver window not coming down correctly jamming in track |
| 66340 mi | Recall for trunk lid retaining spring (torsion bar). Previously the lid was always falling on our head. |
2009 Toyota Corolla 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 65720 mi | Under recall the window winding mechanism was replaced |
| 1000 mi | Driver's rear door would not open from inside. |
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