2005 Toyota Corolla: engine failure

Filed Mar 9, 2019 · Engine · 130,000 miles · UT

I was driving on the freeway going 65 MPH and my car died. Oil was at normal level. Gas at 3/4 tank. Almost got into a major accident with big tanker trucks on side of me. Mechanic says that engine seized but doesn't know why.

Filed Dec 9, 2015 · Steering · 125,272 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving 20 MPH, the power steering seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 125,272.

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Engine · 129,374 miles · CA

Before incident occur I was driving on highway near lake mead I was going up a hill high elevation I notice while driving RPM was staying on 4 or above like it wouldn't reduce transmission was piercing as I reached top of hill and going down RPM finally drop I stop to put gas drove now flat highway went about 4 miles from gas station heard a loud bag thought it was a blow out check tires all good open engine saw oil spill so I new cant drive was towed to bullhead city arizona where my family lives which I was visiting ( I live in los angeles) found mechanic a week ago had it towed to..... 1591 ramer road bull head city tom mechanic is now explaining to me threw a rod into the engine block breaking block from the inside out? My vehicle has been well maintained I work for a dealership first long trip I went on in a long time my vehicle mileage is low I have never heard a toyota engine rod going out with so low mileage there has to be a mechanical defect on this engine I have done my research with different toyota dealership mechanic wear I live and they say this is not comin please help me and feel free to contact me to give you mechanic info. I just paid my car off... Know I will await your response please help me asap I am carless.....

Filed Jul 10, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 51,240 miles · CA

Was at a stop light and put the car into 1st gear and proceeded to accelerate up to 15mpg. Upon shifting the car into 2nd gear it did not take and the car then made a noise. I had to then place the car back into 1st gear and pull to the side of the road almost getting hit by other traffic and stop on the side of the road for a full inspection. There was nothing visible upon inspection and no current noises at that time so I proceeded to go again first shifting into 1st gear then second and I stopped at 3rd and went straight home. About one and 1/2 miles later it started making another noise similar to the first, but it was continuous and so I parked the car at home and had it towed to the dealership. They then explained to me that this was a very common problem with this motor(being the type that it was) and what had happened is a rod in the engine had been spun. They said it could have been worse and I could have lost control and wrecked the car very easily. They said that due to the nature and price they would not fix the car because it would have to have a full new engine replacement and that would be up to $8k because of it being a rare and high performance price. After further inspection and online research it is very common while downshifting this engine that they slip a gear and spin the rod mostly in the #4 rod and need a new engine for complete repairs. Also it would very likely continue to happen again and again thus putting me and my family in danger on the road. Toyota will not fix the problem they do acknowledge it and that it exists, but will not do the repairs because of the price issue. It is a major safety issue though. The bar also requested that it be reported to the federal safety agency.

Filed Jun 4, 2010 · Engine · 83,500 miles · MD

Was driving toyota corolla 2005 out of a parking lot when engine stalled, and could not be restarted. No warning signs or flashing lights on dashboard prior to engine failure. Engine lost power while driving. Power could not be regained. Brought to toyota dealership and was told ECM had to be replaced because of a failed component.

Filed Apr 20, 2010 · Engine, Visibility · 79,000 miles · UT

The heater in our car was malfunctioning, it would take 15-20 minutes before it would get warm, we took it to the toyota dealership( roughly 03/31/2010 ) where we purchased it ( and they have done all the maintenance, oil changes, transmission flush, etc. ) they looked at the car and just said that it needed some coolant and that was it. The heater worked for just a couple days and then the heater began doing the same thing again. On the night of 04/17/2010 while driving home the engine got very hot all of the sudden, we pulled over and purchased some more coolant and put it in the car , drove the car home and then on monday 04/19/2010 we took it back in to have them look at it again and they said that there is a crack right down the middle of the engine block and that is why the coolant keeps draining. They told us we need to have the engine replaced. It is a 2005 corolla with only 79,000 miles on it. We were 4,000 miles past our extended warranty. They said since they haven't seen this before that they would give us brand new engine but we would have to pay $ 2274.00 for labor and a thermostat. It is currently at tony divino toyota in riverdale , utah being repaired.

Filed Jul 6, 2006 · 27,000 miles · NY

My corolla stalled in a flooded street that was visibly passable for other vehicles, both small and large. As a result of the exposure to the water, the car experienced a major engine failure. During a discussion with a representative at the dealership, I learned that the air-in-take system is located relatively low to the ground "on the bumper." this seems to be a design flaw which could lead to the car failing to perform during relatively minor flooding conditions.