2000 Toyota Corolla engine problems

Filed Sep 24, 2018 · Engine · 145,000 miles · CA

2000 toyota corolla burning excessive amounts of oil. I'm having to add a quart everytime I put gas in. I drive from destination to destination for work and having to oil is a safety concern as the light does not come on until it is empty.

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Engine · WA

2000 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to while driving vehicle check engine warning light illuminated, followed by heavy smoke pouring from underneath hood and noticed radiator cap was missing due to a negligent act by an establishment who serviced his vehicle.. *ld the radiator cap was not secured after having an oil change. Two independent mechanics stated the head gasket was completely destroyed and the engine block was warped and a complete engine replacement was needed as a direct result of neglecting to place the radiator cap back on the radiator.

Filed Sep 24, 2015 · Engine · CO

The 1zzfe engine design burns exessive amounts of oil. Known to have poor ring design. Toyota refuses to honor warranty. Now I am up to 1 quart consumption per tank of fuel.

Filed Mar 23, 2015 · Engine · 58,000 miles · OH

2000 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to cam belt fractured, ruining the engine.

Filed Jun 16, 2014 · Engine · 98,000 miles · NY

Excessive oil consumption issue on our 2000 toyota corolla. Check engine light is on and indicates needing a new catalytic converter. However, that is an effect of the cause of excessive burning of oil. I add approx 1-2 quarts of oil every 250-400 miles. If highway driving, I easily add 1 quart of oil every 100 miles of driving. This appears to be an issue with 1zz-fe 1.8l engines from 1998-2002 based on numerous complaints of exactly the same issue. Since this condition does not manifest itself until out of the powertrain warranty, this will never be a warranty or recall issue unless toyota admits there was a design flaw.

Filed Aug 2, 2011 · Engine · 56,000 miles · MA

I own a 2000 toyota corolla with a 1.8l engine that is full of sludge and now visibly burns 1 quart of oil every 200-300 miles and will not pass inspection due to the oil being burned in the exhaust. I have had to replace several catalytic converters due to becoming clogged from the amount of oil burning through the engine. This problem has existed since the car had about 55,000 miles on it and local toyota garage has either denied there being a problem or they have tried to sell me on numerous other expensive repairs such as front and rear main bearings and seals, allegedly warped head, etc. Vehicle now has close to 100k miles. The vehicle will not now pass state emissions inspection and is essentially worthless. There are thousands of like reports in researching but never seems to have been addressed. Other models and years have been included in a class action suits that was successful for the exact same issue, but I can't find that this vehicle has been successfully addressed.

Filed Apr 8, 2010 · Engine · 138,000 miles · WA

At 70,000 miles on my 2000 toyota corolla the check engine light comes on, when reviewing the current problems with my certified mechanic, I mentioned that I was using a quart of oil about every 600 miles. He said that it would cost between $3,000-6,000 to fix the problem. In under 2,000 more miles it became add a quart of oil each tank. At 84,000 miles the head went out on this motor, three different mechanics from different shops couldn't believe a toyota motor would need a new head at this distance. I replaced the head. The knocking sound disappeared for a while, the oil consumption went down for a while. Again with the check engine light. And back to a quart per tank. After a while the car started to shut off by its self. No steering, scared the heck out of me. I live in a region with embankments which reach over 200' with trees. I had to stop driving the car because it was no longer safe to drive. I cannot believe that the corolla motors have such a bad reputation. The toyota truck I owned ran like a champ at 200,000 when I sold it, it still runs today. While the corolla needs a new motor. There must be a design flaw to create so many similar oil problems.

Filed Mar 15, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 204,500 miles · MD · fire

My car used excessive oil, and the check engine light was on after a while that I bought it, and on friday, march 12, 2010, I parked my car at 4:00 pm and did not use it anymore and then on saturday, march 13, 2010 at 5:00 am the engine caught on fire by itself, the fire department came and put out the fire and they said that probably the fire started on the fuse system on the drivers side maybe because of a relay that may have had a short circuit.

Filed Feb 27, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · GA

My check engine light stays on in my vehicle inspite of replacing the part/s diagnosed in the diagnostics.

Filed Feb 25, 2010 · Engine · 150,123 miles · RI

I was driving down the highway at approximately 55 MPH when my car started to accelerate by itself. I stepped on the brakes until they smoked, but the car continued to accelerate. I was so scared I was afraid to try and turn around to get to the nearest mechanic so I continued home which is a straight line and riding the brakes the entire way approximately 3 miles, got into the driveway and put the car into park at which time the car continued to surge. I shut the key off and sat there trying to compose myself. I have had it at my local mechanics and they cannot duplicate the problem. It had never happened before and hasn't since 2/11/10. My car is a 2000 toyota corolla.