2000 Toyota Corolla: check engine light

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 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 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 Jun 9, 2009 · Engine · NY

The "check engine" light on my toyota corolla le was on before I purchased it on march 26, 2009. The dealer guaranteed that once it went through the inspection, they would resolve any issue regarding any problems with the vehicle. Once they said the car passed the inspection, I picked up the car with the "check engine" light off and that same night while I was driving, it went back on. Since that day, the vehicle has had problems such as turning off completely several times, a shaking engine which causes a rattling noise, and the check engine light is on till this day. Also, I missed several days of work on account of the car not starting-I even had to boost the car for the battery to turn on. For three months now, I have spent countless of hours at their mechanics trying to fix these issues. They have only just changed the oil two times on the car, drove it around the block and -to them- found nothing. First they said it was the routers that needed to be replace. After I replaced them, the problem was still on going and they have yet to fix the check engine light or the problems the vehicle has given me. Not only do they inspect the car at their own dealer but also continue to name things that could be wrong with the car that aren't the problem. For the price of the car, it is not worth it at all. I have a 2 month old daughter in a vehicle I do not feel safe driving. I am sending a complaint so I can either get the car traded in for another one, or get my money back.

Filed Jan 30, 2007 · Engine, Steering · 98,800 miles · MD

Year 2004: engine light came on. $1,500 for repair. Year 2007: engine stopped. Power steering pump make noise. $2,000 for replacement of the both parts.

Filed Aug 18, 2006 · Engine · 70,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the charcoal canister needed to be replaced.

Filed Sep 15, 2005 · Steering · 54,002 miles · WV

Vehicle was purchased on 7/1/05 and since then has been in the shop to be fixed 4 different times and due to go back in again on 9/20/05 for the same problems...I took the car in on 28 july 05 and told service dept that I thought it was the rack and pinion steering and the checked it said it was the sway bar links and would order.....went back in on the 8 aug 05 and sway bar links put in and service dept said there was still a noise and needed it back when they had more time with it so it was taken back on 16 aug 05 and at that time check engine light was on also so they supposedly replaced plugs as they said it was misfiring and they checked rack and pinion and said they found that it needed it needed steering rack so it was ordered and went back in on 24 aug and check engine light was on again also and they said it was misfiring again....replaced plugs once more and supposedly replaced steering rack but since then I have still noticed the handling of car is not right in the steering as I feel like I have to constantly fight the steering wheel..very hard to handle on uneven and gravel roads and the check engine light came on once again and I have called them and they will look at it again on the 20 sept 05...I do not feel safe in this vehicle...I have all paperwork involved with all the dates.

Filed Sep 12, 2005 · Engine · MD

I have noticed my right rear window is not sliding down or up. When I took for 60k miles service dealer told me motor failed and it cost me $500. And it is very common in toyota corolla. At 66k check engine light started glowing. Dealer said I need to replace charcoal evaporator canister which is part of emission system and it is going to cost me $400. I will never buy toyota again.

Filed Aug 31, 2005 · Engine · 37,000 miles · VA

(1) my check engine light came on unexpectedly while I was driving under 35 MPH. I took the car (a toyota corolla ce) to the dealership where I bought it, new, in the summer of 2000. (2) the dealer stated that the charcoal canister needed to be replaced. (3) the dealer replaced the charcoal canister at a cost of $460.20, parts and labor. I'm reporting this because I know that lots of other corolla owners have had the same problem. The canister is part of the emissions system but is not covered under the emissions warranty. It seems as though way too many toyota's are affected for this to be passed off as a coincidence. I called toyota to complain but they weren't able to help.

Filed Oct 23, 2004 · Engine · IA

I purchased a 2000 corolla I had to have the charcoal cannister replaced and the purge valve emission unit replaced at great expense...the check engine light comes on regularly and I am told it is the purge valve or the gas cap...I have always had toyotas and I have spent more on this vehicle in one year of driving than any other.