2005 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in discontent concerning vehicle repairs *tgw the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated on several occasions, but the problem was never resolved, despite paying for parts and labor. The consumer then learned of a recall regarding the ECM which was then replaced. The consumer wrote a letter to toyota requesting reimbursement for the monies spent on the previous repairs. The consumer received a letter of denial.
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Check engine light came on. Drove for approximately 20 minutes more when engine completely shut off causing car to rapidly decelerate and near-miss rear-ending.
2005 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to engine control module recall notice
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that her vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who informed her that the mobilizer system failed which was the reprogramming of the key system. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the repairs were previously performed by the dealer who replaced the ECM control. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 47,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test and could not find the failure for the stalling. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v384000 ( engine and engine cooling). The dealer stated they replaced the ECM but the stalling failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and informed her to take the vehicle back to the dealer for further inspection. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 144,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the federal safety agency recall number: 10v384000 engine and engine cooling; however, the repair did not correct the failure and the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that located the failure within the computer immobilizer unit. The dealer stated the failure was not due to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current miles were 47,277.
I bought a brand new 2005 toyota corolla in 2005, since then I've noticed that it takes a long time for air to heat up in winter or cool down in summer. It seems to take atleast 20 minutes to warm up but it just stays mildly warm. In the summer it takes atleast 5-10 minutes to barely cool up but it never get cold enough.
2005 toyota corolla. Consumer states problem with ECM *tgw when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for the recall, she was informed a problem had occurred. The dealer stated there was a communication error between the ECM and scan tool. The dealer suspected the replacement ECM was defective, so they ordered another ECM. The next day, the replacement ECM was still giving a communication error and in order to complete the recall, they technician would have to cut in and figure out which wire was not connected. The consumer was then informed there would be a charge of $200. The consumer stated it was unethical for toyota to offer to fix a problem without stating up front of a potential cost.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH the vehicle began to decelerate. More pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal, and after a few moments the vehicle began to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission fluid and injectors were replaced. The failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission was rebuilt. The failure continued and the check engine light began to illuminate on the instrument panel. The mechanic informed the contact that the failure was the result of a failed electronic control module. The contact also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired for the final failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
2005 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to a defective engine control module *tgw the consumer submitted full documentation of the expenses he incurred as a direct result of the defective recalled part. The consumer stated toyota denied his claim for reimbursement.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla xrs. The contact stated that when making a complete turn, the vehicle would stall and the wheels would lock abnormally without warning. The engine would have to be turned off and then restarted to allow the vehicle to reset itself. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test but could not duplicate or locate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted who stated that the diagnostic test did not revealing any failure codes therefore, they could not assist. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 83,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). After repairs, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the computer had not yet adjusted. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where she was advised that the fuel tank top was not secured. The contact was not satisfied with the diagnosis because he never had a problem with the vehicle and was sure that the fuel top was secured correctly. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 19,600.
It was windy on january 24, 2011 I was on a highway headed to great falls,montana when right outside of havre, montana a semi-truck driver hauling a load drove by me and a rock hit my car. I pulled over in havre, no rock chips on my windshield of the body. I opened the hood and on my A/C condenser was a dent. I thought it would be okay. But, since then my car leaks fluid in the front where the condenser is. There is nothing protecting the condenser from any rocks, etc. I have not driven the car. My brother is a mechanic and said it should be looked at by toyota. I read about the tsb ac002-06. And am demanding toyota fix the condenser and fix the gap so my car will be protected from this happening again. Also, I took my toyota for the last recall to havre, mt I do not want to go there anymore. I had a 12:30 p.m. Appointment instead they took a woman who walked in after us in first. I was upset she didn't have to wait and we drove 3 hours to get there. Thank you..
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in recall the federal safety agency campaign 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). After the repairs were made the tachometer would not rise or fall correctly while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technicians inspected the vehicle and could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer advised the contact to receive a second opinion from a different dealer. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer where the technicians stated that the ECM was reprogrammed. The failure continued to occur. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 62,090.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact was driving approximately 55-60 MPH when the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine light immediately after the failure. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). Although the vehicle was repaired, the check engine light remained illuminated. The dealer was unable to determine the cause and the vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The current mileage was 76,999 and the failure mileage was approximately 76,890.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH when the steering wheel became very stiff and difficult to turn. The vehicle began to veer off into another lane and the contact stated that the engine began to exhibit signs if it were going to stall. Once the engine recovered, the steering wheel shifted and turned the vehicle back into its original lane. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis. The failure and current mileage was 137,000.
2005 toyota corolla. Consumer expresses discontent regarding the improper manufacturing of vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the recall letter from toyota stated the engine could stall at anytime and may increase the risk of a crash. The consumer is concerned about her safety.
In summer, corolla experience harsh shifting and indicator light came on. Ecm replaced in july - approx one month before recall occurred. At the time of correction, car was at nearly 91,000 miles - research ECM issues online, contacted toyota and they stated since it was out of warranty they had no obligation to cover ECM repair. Recall released within one month of ECM repair. Less than 60 days later, took corolla back to dealership. Car still experience harsh shifting. After paying $225 for a transmission flush, and dealer shifting transmission manually, the dealer stated ECM works fine, transmission will need to be replaced at +$3k. Researched and identified similar problem in toyota rav4 - ECM failure LED to transmission failure. Filing complaint because I think toyota needs to pay for my new transmission. At current time, transmission not fixed..want an explanation, if the component that tells the transmission to shift accurately isn't working, then why doesn't toyota recognize that the transmission has the potential to not work properly - if problem occurred in rav4, why not corollas? Now that ECM is fixed, transmission is still damaged from prior ECM failure. Updated ivoq 02/09/11
On 11/9/2010 at 5:30 p.m., my 2005 toyota corolla ce stalled on I-87 (ny state thruway--major deegan) in the bronx as it was being driven at 55 miles per hour. The car was operating normally when I left work in the bronx 20 min before. All of a sudden the check engine light came on and the car lost all power. The oil and battery lights also came on. I put on my hazards and managed to get from left lane to shoulder. The car stopped completely before I could get it off the highway and the back end of car was slightly on the road. I called aaa and they called the official company who has to tow cars off the thruway. No truck arrived for a long time--two passers by stopped and helped me push car onto shoulder. The car lights dimmed and eventually went out. The car had plenty of fuel when it was being driven. After the car stopped, the car seemed electrically dead and would not turn over at all. There was no sound at all or any cranking or sputtering. It seemed that the car lost all power and I was only able to get it off the road due to its momentum from being in motion. When no truck arrived after 45 minutes, I called 311 for assistance (nyc help line) and they contacted police who came and called another truck and sat with me with their lights on until tow truck arrived around 6:50 pm. It was towed to official towing station in bronx. The repair people told me the next day it might be due to an electrical problem. My car is under recall for the engine control module (ECM). The toyota dealers in bronx said cars don't stall because of this problem and I would have to pay to have my car towed there to have it checked. I wanted them to look at it to see if ECM was the problem. On 11/11, when I called the official towing station to have car towed out, they said it was fuel pump and wanted 1100-1200$ to fix it. As of today, I am having the car towed to a local repair station where I leave to see if they can diagnose the problem and let me know what caused the stall.
My engine stopped this morning while I was driving my car, a 2005 toyota corolla, part of a 1.3 million car 2010 recall. Luckily, I was at a stoplight, my car restarted, and I was able to drive to a nearby toyota dealership, where it is being fixed free of charge (although it's taking 24-36 hours for the part to be restocked). Toyota's known about his potential problem since 2005 - I'm furious that it took them 5 years to issue a recall. I could have been killed.
My 2005 toyota corolla, its engine warning light was illuminated in 2007. Then the car dealer replaced the computer system. In 2008, as the losing control, the car slid out of the road and hit the tree. In 2009, the warning light was illuminated again, this time they changed gasket and found the air can enter the engine and caused the engine problem (lose power and can't drive more than 30mph). Since then, we experienced such problems three times: when we drive, the car can suddenly lose power and can't drive more than 30mph, but it become normal and the mechanic worker can't find the problem the next day. We think this problem is very dangerous and need to report to your company.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that she received a recall notice; the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v384000, engine and engine cooling for her vehicle. The dealer was informed about the recall notice and stated that they do not have the part in stock and will not know when they will have it. The manufacturer was also contacted and confirmed what the dealer stated. The failure and current mileages were 56398.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact was driving 20 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after ten minutes and it was towed to a local mechanic facility for diagnostic testing. The mechanic was only able to diagnose a failure connected to the check engine warning light. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer who advised the contact that the ECM circuit board would need to be replaced at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was contacted and a claim was file. No other assistance offered. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The car just started making a weird noise and when it run the gears kick in but it kick in harshly.
On 3/11/2010, I drove 2005 toyota corolla on the exit of high way at about 35 mile per hr. The car suddenly speed u and hit concert barrier. My car was total loss. I am a good drive and never had a ticket during past 20 years. I am sure it is car problem.
My 2005 toyota corolla would not start one morning. I kept trying to start it and no clicking or sound of the car trying to turn over happened. Eventually it did start but had a very hesitating sound to it. The next day, it had the same problems so I tried charging the battery for a few minutes. This seemed to work and I was able to drive my car to work. As I was driving, the car began to shift hard and the check engine light came on. I called toyota and a local toyota dealership after discovering that my car was involved in a recall. Toyota then gave the go ahead to the dealership to replace the ECM, the part being recalled. The dealership replaced the part free of charge and the car seemed to be "fixed". Two days later... My car will once, not start.
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
The engine stalled lots of time when I used brake to stop at a stop sign, or when I drove at low speed in traffic, such as 1 to 5 mile per hour. I had to press gas at a stop sign while I put the car in parking position to keep the engine alive. It took the dealer more than one month to fix it. The first time the dealer returned it to me and told me the problem had been fixed, the car stalled within 200 ft after I left the dealer. I walked back and told the dealer. The dealer told me to drive it back to home and "let the computer learn by itself". I did as the dealer told me but the car stalled as before. I had to bring it back to the dealer. Dealer changed the computer for me. The engine-stall problem is solved. Right now, the car (most probably the engine) still vibrates/shakes strongly when I stop the car at the stop sign, at the red light, and drive the car at very low speed (such as 1 to 5 mile per hour).
Bought a used toyota corolla in texas at a toyota dealer, on the way home to ny, after a few hundred miles, it died on the interstate and myself and my son spent the night in it, like the key was turned off. Loaded on a roll-back, and taken to a toyota dealer, they said that they didn't know why, but they reprogrammed the computer. Now, $60 dollars poorer, down the road I go, another couple hundred miles, again it dies on the interstate, spent another night in it, onto another roll-back to another toyota dealer. These folks tell me that I have bad computer sensors in the throttle body, they install a new one, charge me $1,300 dollars, and off I go, until a hundred miles down the road, it quits again on the interstate, this time on a dangerous spot on a blind curve. A police officer provided protection from on coming traffic until the tow arrived. Another rollback ride to the toyota dealer. They do something more to it, down the road I go, finally making it home. Now I know that its not just my car. I think the toyota company should have repaired the computer sensors in the throttle body at no charge. All three times that the corolla quit, we were in a heavy traffic situation in the middle lane of a multi-lane interstate, and moving at the speed limit. We were extremely lucky that no one was hurt.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall when decelerating. The vehicle would restart almost immediately. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility yet the mechanic was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 85,000.
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