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2005 Toyota Corolla body problems

17 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 53,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
17
of this car's complaints
2%
typical mileage
53,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Body
    9
  • Frame and members: underbody shields
    1
  • Body: trunk lid
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k
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200k+

Toyota Corolla body problems in other years

19901995200020052010201520202027

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Toyota Corolla owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 30, 2024 · Body · SC

Paint on my vehicle is changing on the roof and trunk is like the paint coating has worn off and the vehicle roof and trunk are peeling off.

Filed Nov 16, 2022 · Acceleration, Airbags · FL

I had the airbag repaired during the recall. However, the airbag warning light remains on. In addition, the speedometer has stopped at 299,999 although the trip meter still works. The paint is peeling and the roof is rusting which is classic for toyota.

Filed Jan 12, 2018 · Body · LA

Paint on roof, hood, and trunk had rapidly rusted over the past 3-4 years. Car was bought new in 2005 in california but I've lived in louisiana for 8.5 years (as of jan 2018). The roof is completely red rusted, the hood has worn paint and lots of chips, and the trunk is beginning to get the same "sun damage" looking paint wear that the hood has.

Filed Sep 8, 2017 · Body · PR

I bought my car in 2005 brand new zero mileages on it. It is toyota corolla 2005. My original color of the car hood is coming out. It starts coming off. I think it had paint defect. Paint is coming off and the cart hood has been rough at all sides. The original color is gray and now looks at scrapping at all the car hood. I don't know what do to because it looks ugly and I never wanted my car to be like this. The vehicle it's in normal function and always has been in house carport.

Filed May 14, 2017 · Body · 145,000 miles · OH

My car is black color, and its paint starts peeling. The most severe spot is on the top of the roof.

Filed Nov 15, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 230,000 miles · MN · crash

Air bags did not go off in a hard collision with a deer. Covering of bumper gone, hood bent 18"+-, radiator pushed into engine ,frame bent on driver's side in front of the door. Car not driveable and yet the air bags did not deploy. State farm has the car policy 182 5776-c28-23a. Police report bec icr 16-17141, blue earth county , mn state farm claim 23-0177-0w2. This vehicle has been owned by family members since purchased new. Our concern is that the air bag did not go off and it possibly was unhooked.

Filed Aug 13, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 150,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the front passenger side window switch became inoperable. As a result, the window failed to open. In addition, the contact stated the trunk failed to unlatch from inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2012 · Body · 53,000 miles · NN

Linear progression of the old (un-resolved, since 2007) issues of the toyota corolla 2005 sedan and lack of adequate customer support and response: a. Poor workman ship b. Material used c.improper quality control at the factory/shop floor d.a combination of all the above. A complaint has also been registered with better business bureau of the southland, inc., ca (id #[xxx]) and the complete details could be provided upon receipt of a contact email id. Most sincerely, toyota customer information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 7, 2010 · Body, Suspension · 94,670 miles · MO

My toyota corolla 2005 95000 miles swung from side to side and had the feeling that the car is in high winds for short time and losing control and had to hit brakes this happened over i70 for speeds between 60 and 70 miles per hr.

Filed Mar 31, 2010 · Body · CA

I bought my car in 2004 brand new zero mileages on it. It is toyota corolla 2005. I never had any front end accident. Problem is the original color of my car is coming out. It starts coming off from front. I think it had paint defect. Paint is coming off from different sides of the front. The original color is gray and now some parts are coming white. I dont know what do to because it looks ugly and I never wanted my car to be like this.

Questions about the 2005 Toyota Corolla body

Does the 2005 Toyota Corolla have body problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the body of the 2005 Toyota Corolla, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Toyota Corolla body problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 53,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Toyota Corolla body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Toyota Corolla have the most body problems?

The Toyota Corolla model years with the most body complaints are 2009 (42 complaints), 2015 (33 complaints) and 2014 (32 complaints).

Other 2005 Toyota Corolla problems

Airbags 457Engine 120Acceleration 66Electrical 59Brakes 37Transmission 37Fuel system 36Steering 22Visibility 16Driver assistance 14Suspension 10Tires 10Lights 9Seat belts 6Seats 6Wheels 4Locks 3

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