2002 Toyota Corolla: check engine light

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Engine · 50,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota corolla. While driving 65 MPH, there was a low rumbling sound coming from the engine. There was also a strong exhaust odor inside the vehicle and it burned more oil than normal. The contact had to place approximately five quarts of oil into the vehicle after driving 150 to 200 miles. The service engine light remained illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate normally. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and diagnosed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Nov 23, 2009 · Engine, Steering · 116,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 35 MPH the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. She added oil to the engine, and then towed the vehicle to a local repair facility. A mechanic stated that the tie rod failed, and that the engine needed to be replaced. No repairs were made. She filed report number 091113338 with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 116,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2008 · Engine · TX

I am the first owner of my toyota corolla, which has 74,000 mile on it now. The car has been well maintained. However, there are some unexpected problems with the car. After I bought the car three and half years (march 2005), the check engine light went on and it was diagnosed that the evaporation system had malfunction and the charcoal canister and vacuum switch needed to be replaced. I had spent more than $600.00 to have this done. At that time I did not complain too much. However, the same thing happened again in november 2007, I had to spend another $600.00 to replace canister and valve again (after two and half years later). I believe that the two charcoal canisters had very bad quality!

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · MA

Check engine light went off due to charcoal canister in my 2002 toyota corolla. I have been using 93 octane content gas since the day I purchased this car.

Filed Jun 26, 2005 · Engine · 40,400 miles · WI

A few weeks back my car's check engine light came one (this was when the mileage was around 40,500). Since it was out of warranty so I took it to a aaa certified repair shop for investigation. I later came to know that the engine light was due to charcoal canister failure. Since the charcoal canister can only be obtained from the dealer so I later inquired about the repair cost. The total repair estimate was told to me around $480 which prompted me to search the web about similar repair issues. I came across several similar complaints related to charcoal canister for many toyota vehicles. I have always taken the car to the local toyota dealer for regular oil-changes,etc. I was alarmed that such an important part of the car would fail just a couple thousand miles after the warranty expiration. So I called the toyota assistance at 800‑331‑4331 on 6/3/2005 (reference # [xxx]). I was told that the dealer would contact me some time within the next 3-4 days but that never happened. Upon calling the toyota assistance center today again (6/16/05) I came to know that the dealer had never bothered calling me and had instead just left a notification in the electronic system that the regional center had refused to provide any information in this regard. My other car in the household is around 70,000 mi and it had never had any such problem. I would appreciate if the toyota looks into the charcoal canister failure issues more seriously and provides relief in that regard. A part of such importance and cost should not fail within such low miles. I have contacted the wisconsin department of agricultural,trade and consumer protection in this regard as well. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Engine · 38,100 miles · NY

While driving, the engine light illuminated on the dashboard. *jb dealership wouldn't service vehicle without any appointment. When the consumer took the vehicle for service, she was informed vehicle was out of warranty because of the mileage. The defective part. The dealer "good willed" the part since the vehicle was just outside of warranty and the consumer just had to pay for the labor. *ph