2000 Toyota Corolla: engine failure

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 May 4, 2005 · Engine · 51,800 miles · KY

I purchased a 2000 toyota corolla from dry ridge toyota on april 6, 2005. The salesman said the car had been through the dealer's usual process to ready the car for sale and ensure everything was in safe working order. The car had just under 51,000 miles on it. Three weeks later my daughter noticed it was running rough and she began to hear noise from the engine. Today, may 4, we took it to our local mechanic, less than 30 days from the date of purchase. The mechanic told us we were very lucky the engine hadn't seized or blown up--the oil was almost completely gone. There is no puddle on the driveway and no tell-tale smoke as if it were burning oil, but still the oil was gone. I have seen several similar complaints on this site for this model year and am frustrated and angry. Trusting toyota's reputation, I bought this car for my 17-year-old daughter to drive. Now I am not confident she is safe in this car, but I can't in good conscience sell it to someone else, either. I will contact the dealership, though judging from the posts here I also have no confidence that anything will come of that. We will monitor the oil level.

Filed Feb 2, 2005 · Engine · LA

My corolla started using excessive oil at about 60,000 miles. When I took it to our regular mechanic who see that the oil is changed at recommended times (I have the receipts) he could not determine why the engine was blowing oil out the back tailpipe and suggested that I take it to the local toyota dealership. The toyota dealership inspected the car, made copies of my receipts, took a picture of the oil on the back bumper, and told me it needed a new engine which was not covered under warranty. They said that toyota had agreed to cover $600 of the $5400 new engine. They charged me $90 for the inspection. This is not acceptable, when toyota clearly knows it is their defective engine, that this car should not have to have a new engine at 70,000 miles on a car that has had properly maintained maintenance. I refused to have an engine put in, we are just adding oil every day.

Filed Mar 13, 2004 · Engine · 60,135 miles · NY

Oil sludge in my 2000 corolla at 60,135 miles on it. I have had regular oil changes with receipts to prove it. I took the vehicle to dealership the day after the oil pressure and check engine light came on at the same time. The dealership advised that nothing they can do but replace my engine but said it would not be covered under my warranty with almost 40,000 miles left on it. They also said there was nothing they can do for me to cover it since I didn't have my oil changed at their dealership and wanted to charge me $8,000 for a new engine. I had to have my engine replaced elsewhere for $2,500. There are many complaints on this problem and toyota is refusing responsibility!

Filed Jun 3, 2003 · Engine · MD

In feb 2002 my car engine siezed up 58 miles over the warranty. I had to replace the engine but still had a problem with my car. As a matter of fact, since I purchased the car, the engine light was lite up and it was explained to me that it was because of the gas cap not working properly. Since this is the 1st car I had purchased, now being seperated, I accepted it. Anyways, after I replaced the engine, the car still had a problem of burning oil. I keep oil in the car because I couldnt take it back to a shop since I just paid $3000 for an engine. Since feb, I had to have my emissions test done in may, I failed, explaining my catalit converter or something within there was causing problems. Since then, my car runs good but still has the oil problem and taps which no one could tell me the problem. Now today, my car breaks down again, engine seized and no warranty or nothing and I still owe on this car. Is there any help I can get on this situation?

Filed May 29, 2003 · Engine · 60,000 miles · AL

I bought a 2000 toyota corolla ve in august 2001 with 33,000 miles on it. The car has been serviced regularly, oil changes etc. On may 27, 2003, the vehicle stopped on the interstate after making a terrible noise in the engin. The toyota dealer now says the engine needs to be replaced because of lack of lubrication. The vehicle had an oil change two weeks before and there was no oil in the car two weeks later. The engine has been using excessive oil. We have had to add oil regularly. The dealer now wants $2500 to replace the engine in a car that is three years old. This is ridiculous. I found one other complaint on your website of excessive oil consumption in a 2000 corolla, but I am sure there are many more toyota engines out there waiting to blow up.

Filed Aug 9, 2002 · Engine · GA

Engine check light came on. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer reset engine check light, when they should have done a dianostic test. Dealer stated oil was not getting into engine. Engine was replaced. Please provide any further information.