The interior indicator lights for the automatic gears have not been on for 2 years -- d, r, 2, neutral, etc. I had someone fix this 2 yrs ago and check the wiring but it recurred. Also, the indicator light for the clock went out about 1.5 yrs ago. The fuses are in good condition. Occurs after I start the car and am moving at any speed.
2005 Toyota Corolla electrical complaints
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Airbag light keeps stay on when driving, regardless of where to drive. Having the vehicle checked at toyota dealer in concord, ca. They found spiral cable, located on or at steering column, defective. And if left unfixed, according to my understanding, the airbag on driver side potentially unexpected deployed or wont deploy at all at time of accident. This is a scary safety concern to me, costly but it need to be fixed as soon as possible. Hope toyota will cover or share the cost with me, ~$500 at estimate.
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.
All the sudden I was driving the vehicle and it stop all together and it will not start up again. I have checked everything that could be check from alternator, battery, fuses any visible damage to cables, ect but no luck at all.
This problem has occurred frequently since the first event: for no known reason, engine rpms drop to point where vehicle barely moving. Can shut vehicle off and restart and problem goes away. Check engine light comes on but no help in diagnosis. Been to dealer several times. Replaced ECM and tried other possible "fixes". So far, has only occurred in rural areas at speeds of 35 MPH or less. Fortunately not much traffic. Check engine light will go off by itself as problem "fixes itself". A potentially dangerous situation but no answers from dealer or manufacturer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving at approximately 5 MPH over water, the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
The airbag light comes on out of nowhere and for no reason. Stayed on ever since. I did nothing and no accident what so ever. Took the vehicle to toyota grapevine texas and they told me that the spiral cable went wrong. Had it tested by another mechanic and found it no problem at all. Toyota has recalled corolla for every model between 2000 to 2008 but 2005 corolla on the airbag issue. And based on my experience and what I have researched online, I think a recall for the airbag issue of 2005 corolla is due.
October 2013, my daughter was driving her 2005 toyota corolla in southern ca, when smoke started to fill the car. The smoke was coming from the driver side master window switch. The smoke lasted a few minutes, and a burning smell of plastic also filled the car. The car was still able to drive, but the engine light came on. When I took a look at the switch, none of the switches at the master control were working and all felt completely loose. I pulled the switch panel away from the door and could see how the plastic was completely melted and had burned holes through the switch. I contacted the dealer and all they could say was that there was not a recall on this VIN# and they would not take care of the problem, but they were aware of problems on other VIN #'s in the same model. There is obviously a fire hazard with this car and toyota knows about it. What does it take for a large company to take ownership of a known problem? I recently called them again to see if they have issued a recall and still have not. Now I am even more upset!
After having my battery changed 1 month prior, all the warning lights on the instrument panel came on. The windshield wipers stopped working and all the electrical systems stopped working. (ie: radio, power windows, all lights on dashboard.) prior to this incident I had been experiencing a problem with starting the car. The transmission would not engage and I noticed that all the indicator lights were not coming on when starting the car. I would have to turn off the ignition and restart the car two or three times. When I bought it to the dealer they said their was a broken wire in relay box which caused the block assembly ? To short out. It cost 1100.00 to fix and it is only guaranteed for 1 year. The car has only 52,000 miles on it. This problem sounds like the problem with the ECM recall but it was changed in 2011. Very disappointed in toyota. Seems that electrical problems are very prevalent in toyota vehicles.
Vent and air conditioning ceased to operate after stopping for fuel.
I was driving to work and my car stalled. I was able to steer it to a workshop nearby before coming to a complete stop. The battery was old & had it replaced. Still it wont start. The next day I towed it to tel ford service (private service center). They inspected and had the ECM replaced with genuine toyota part. Now car is running fine. This car had a recall & ECM was replaced in 2010 at page toyota. Now it has ECM replaced again. I would like to know if toyota can reimburse me the replacement/repair cost?
. . To whom it may concern. A relative of mine received a recall letter on my behalf from toyota for my vehicle. My relative said he sent it to me by mail. I contacted toyota really concerned because out of nowhere my air bag light came on, my cruise control stopped working and horn. I have had a recall before which was serviced in august of 2011. I decided to contact toyota about the letter and if it was okay to take in car without letter. They ran my VIN# and stated that the recall for my car has been serviced. I asked why I received a letter of recall and why out of nowhere my car is starting to have some malfunctions that can be a risk to my life. I no longer feel safe in this vehicle. The rep at toyota said to go in to service center-but I do not have the money to pay out of pocket. I need help and would like this resolved for the safety of my family and my vehicle.
I put the key in the ignition, started the car and turn the heater. A couple of second went by I started smelling something burning. That made me turn off the car and get out of the car. When I got out the car I didn't notice any smoke coming from the engine. A thought came to mind that maybe it was another car passing by. So as I just got in my car, within 15 seconds of driving out of the parking garage I noticed smoke coming out the power window switch and within the window cracks. I was so startled and didn't know what to do. I put the driver side window down, stopped the car and call 911. This incident could have caused me to have an accident due to the traffic and because I thought my car was on fire. The fire dept. Checked my car, they smelled the odor and told me just to take it to the shop. When I got to the toyota dealership they informed me there wasn't a recall. So I decided to research it and I found a article stating that the power-window switch on the driver's side didn't have grease applied evenly during production, causing friction in the switch and sometimes smoke, according to toyota. Http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57529367/massive-toyota-recall-due-to-faulty-window-switch/ which stated recalls due to the similar problem I encountered. I showed it to the toyota serviceman and he came to about 30 minutes later and stated that there is nothing they could do. On february 19th, 2013 I contacted toyota corporate office and they informed me that my corolla VIN number wasn't chosen for the recall. Every owner that owns a toyota listed should have gotten a letter informing them about the recall no matter what VIN number was chosen!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Have a 2005 toyota corolla s. Took vehicle in 12/10 to replace part that was due to recall. Check engine light was still on. Toyota said intake gasket needed to be replaced. Replaced intake gasket on 2/26/11. On 3/3/11, check engine light came on again. Toyota said there is an issue with the computer or the transmission and it would probably have to be replaced.
Air float sensor or ECM problem: in may 2010, while I was driving home after work, the check engine light came up, and within a few minute, the car slowed down to a stop even I press on the gas paddle. I turned the car off for several minutes and tried starting it again, and the car started again and check engine was off. However, after several minutes of driving, the check engine light came up again and the car slowed down within a few minute to a complete stop. This happened four times before I got home that day. I called my mechanic the next day to come to inspect my car. After the diagnose, the mechanic replaced the air float sensor and the air filter. After that, my car worked again. However, I had the exact same problem a few months later. I had to replace the air float sensor again. Two or three weeks after the second replacement, the check engine light came up again. I brought it to the auto shop, and the mechanic found problem with the engine control module (ECM) and replaced the original ECM with an used ECM. The security light came up after the ECM was replaced. According the mechanic, the security light came up because the used ECM doesn't have the security feature that the original ECM has. After that, the engine light didn't come up again til about two weeks ago (feb. 2011). Around the same time, I received an ECM safety recall notice from toyota. I contacted the local toyota dealer and had the ECM replaced on feb. 19, hoping that it will fix the security light and check engine light problem. However, both the security light and the check engine light remained on after the replacement through the recall. The toyota dealer said the lights has nothing to do with the recall and refused to deal with the security light and check engine light issue unless I'm paying them to do a diagnose. I called the toyota customer experience center and they said the same thing.
Letter from senator schumer on behalf of constituent re problems with her 2005 toyota corolla *tgw the consumer stated while on her way to work, the vehicle stalled and the engine light immediately illuminated. The vehicle had no power. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop. It was determined, the vehicle had a defective ECM. *jb updated 10/01/10
Roughly a month ago, our 2005 corolla with about 40,000 miles suddenly stalled while traveling southbound on a major road. The engine cut out without warning. There were no injuries. The engine trouble light illuminated. Turning the ignition again, the car would start for a few seconds and stall out again. A few times, upon trying to start the car again, it would not start at all. The car would not run and needed to be towed to a mechanic. The car gave no signs of trouble before the stalling incident. The camshaft sensor, crank sensor and engine control computer all needed to be replaced, according to our mechanic. I do not believe the old parts are still available.
As I was slowing down to come to a stop, my 2005 toyota corolla car all of a sudden stopped (stalled). I was able to restart the car without any problems. I have not done anything to try and find out what the problem is or try to fix it.
1. Driving my 2005 toyota corolla at 55mph the car came to a complete and dead stop and would not start. 2. The failure occured once. 3. The car had to have a brand new computer "brain" chip installed.
Our 2005 toyota corolla (102,000 miles) experiences very hard automatic shifting that makes it sometimes difficult to control while driving. This just happened suddenly. At first the problem was just intermittent, but now it happens every time the car changes gears. We researched online and saw this is a very common problem with 05-07 toyotas of certain models, and that it's due to a faulty ECM. Unfortunately, toyota refuses to replace the ECM, which is the only ($1000+) solution.
2005 toyota corolla, 99,000 miles. Car stopped driving . Engine light came on. Had to have it towed to the dealership. Turned out that it was the ECM. Cost $735 to replace.
Suddenly my "check engine" light came on and when I went to get it checked out I was told it was a dtc p2716 code, a harsh shift and m.I.l. "on" problem. Since I had done my research and found this problem to be common in 2005 toyota corollas, I expected them to replace the ECM for me. However, given that my car was just past 89,000 miles and the warranty ended at 85,000, the dealership told me there is nothing toyota would do. My car exhibits the harsh shift problem regularly and now my plates have come up for renewal and I cannot pass an emissions test given my "check engine" light being on. I cannot afford to just replace the unit and I believe that since toyota is aware it is a widespread problem, they should be recalling the part for consumer satisfaction. I have been a loyal toyota consumer since I began driving but I have lost my respect for the company given the circumstances of my newest toyota and how they have been completely uncooperative in helping rectify the situation (knowing it is a defect on their part).
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving at approximately 3 MPH pressure was applied to the break pedal and the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the gas cap, the transmission and an unknown charcoal canister were replaced. Approximately one week later the vehicle began to intermittently stall. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where the engine control module was replaced. Approximately a week and a half later the vehicle again began to stall. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where they informed her they believe the amplifier was draining power from the battery which may be the cause of the failures. The amplifier was removed by the authorized dealer. Upon receiving the vehicle it continued to intermittently stall. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer but she was unsure if the vehicle was repaired. The failures continue to recur intermittently. The failure mileage was 70,816 and the current mileage was 71,955.
P2716 harsh shift fault code. I purchased car from dealer as a certified used perfectly reliable on 12/28/08 with 47000 miles on it. The other day out of no where, no warnings, no noticeable changes the check engine light came on, while cruising up the 14 north at 75 MPH. Didn't think much of it, stopped at a friends house and used his obd2 reader and found out the issue, still haven't noticed much of an issue except for the sharp harsh shifting from 1st thru 3rd unless babying it. So I go into the dealer with 94786miles and see what's the issue and why so many problems. I was told yes its known a tsb has been published, yes its a safety hazard to anyone on or around the road due to the fact it could shut down at a moments notice. But since I am past the 80000 mi. Warranty there is nothing they can do except offer me a 10% discount and pay 693.00 to have it replaced, and there is no guarantee it will be perfect again, many of our customers have had to return multiple times for it which the warranty covers. How does my certified used , extended warranty purchase, being a safety hazard not covered under a warranty control, a safety recall, or something?
I have a 2005 corolla s, and the ecu problem is well-known, and is a safety hazard. I had my first problem with my ecu, at 62k miles, and thank god, it didn't happen while I was on my daily 40 mile commute on a high-speed, heavy-traffic highway. My car just wouldn't start at random when I was leaving a store, the starter wasn't cranking, nothing was happening, just nothing when I turned the key. No lights on my dashboard, other than the door light where I had the door open (it was 95 degrees, and my power windows obviously weren't working). Did research and saw that the ECM is a terrible problem on 05-07 corollas, and the toyota service man agreed that was the problem. Got it replaced, and not even 24 hours after picking it up from the dealer, it happened again, stranding me at work with no way to get home. This is a ridiculous problem, and it is certainly a safety hazard with many reports of the car stopping while people are driving.
Complaint on 2005 toyota corolla: "ecu" engine control unit. Our 2005 corolla's ecu failed once at approx 40k miles (4k over warranty). The unit failed completely causing the car to lose power while driving. The car also shifted gears randomly when restarted, including shifting itself into reverse while in drive! We had to pay for a new unit as it was out of warranty. It was replaced with newer ecu (I think from an 06 corolla). However, now at 80k it just failed again (that's 40k on the ecu again). It failed while it was in drive, again causing a lose of power. Once again we will have to pay to replace it. I've never filed a report before. But apparently this is a common problem. I was instructed by this website to file a report. Http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=201631&page=4.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated while driving at speeds of 30 MPH through a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart and maintain control of the vehicle. The failure would occur intermittently. In addition, when in the reverse position the vehicle would shift extremely hard and the air conditioner had become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised that the central computer system was defective. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. All repairs would be at the expense of the owner. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 99,000.
2005 toyota corolla. 3/1/2010-engine cuts out/stalls while driving and check engine light. Retrieved codes p0606 and p0456. Brought to local service and was diagnosed as ECM failure. Service rep states that it has to go to toyota because ECM is on technical service bulletin extended warranty. 3/2/1010-toyota nashua service retrieved codes p0606 and p0607 replaced ECM cost $640.36. 3/4/2010 engine stalls while driving with check engine light brought back to toyota service with same codes. They cleared codes with no repair. 4/13/2010 engine stalls while driving check engine light and brought back to toyota service. Retrieved code p0606 and p0607. Replaced rear oxygen sensor. $259.35. 4/14/2010 engine stalls while driving check engine light and brought back to toyota service. Car is currently being diagnosed. Kept car over night. Awaiting repair diagnosis. This is a serious safety issue. This car stalls on highways at 65mph with little time to get to breakdown lane. Risk of serious traffic accidents. Please investigate again and get warranty extended beyond 80k miles.
2005 toyota corolla going 60 miles per hour on a highway suddenly went to 30 miles per hour and the check engine light came on. Luckily no one too close following the car. Drove to toyota dealership and the next day they replaced the computer for the second time.
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