2005 Toyota Corolla visibility problems

Filed May 6, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 49,875 miles · CA · fire

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!

Filed May 9, 2011 · Visibility · 60,200 miles · 00

2005 toyota corolla driver side window shattered. My neighbor witnessed the entire event he said he heard a loud explosion and saw that the window had exploded. I am very concerned about the safety of my toyota, thank god I wasn't in the car driving, it could have lead to a massive accident or serious physical harm from the glass to myself.

Filed Aug 10, 2010 · Lights, Visibility · CA

The plastic headlight lenses are clouded and yellowed and, as a result, obscures the brightness and effectiveness of the headlights. This is a safety hazard for driving at night as the headlight is dimmed to oncoming cars as wells as it lessens visibility for the driver. It should not be the responsibility of the vehicle owner to have the headlight lenses replaced when the cloudiness could be due to possible defective materials as this has not happened to any other car that I've owned and any that belong to other family members and friends. The lenses have gradually clouded starting about 2 years ago.

Filed Jul 30, 2010 · Visibility · 16,435 miles · NY

Rock from passing vehicle headed in opposite direction hit and caused windshield glass to break and glass fragments were sprayed on driver. Windshield damage included cracks upto 14 inches in length, a powdered glass area slightly smaller in diameter than a golf ball, and a puncture from 3/8 to 1/2 inches in diameter. Largest fragment of glass found inside the car was very thin and about 1/2 inches long by 3/8 inches high. Car hit was traveling at 55 MPH.

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 Oct 10, 2009 · Visibility · AZ

The front passenger automatic window rattles and sounds like it is going to crack when window is rolled up and down on my 2005 toyota corolla. There was a recall for the 2003-2004 toyotas, but not the 2005. The dealer said the problem is with the window bolt, but refused to repair for free since the recall was for the 2003-2004 model year vehicles. The issue I have is the same as described in that recall notice.

Filed Jul 29, 2009 · Visibility · 75,000 miles · MD

Windshield developed stress crack from top to bottom in middle while sitting in driveway of residence.

Filed Jun 29, 2009 · Visibility · 43,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact noticed that whenever the vehicle is in motion or the driver's side door is being moved, the window inside the door rattles and slightly moves. The contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The current and failure mileages were 43,000. Updated 09/02/09.

Filed Apr 20, 2009 · Engine, Visibility · 42,000 miles · TN

The air conditioning condenser is mounted in front of the radiator and is not protected from road debris in any measure. Once hit by a small rock or similar item the condenser has to be replaced for about $600. A service bulletin issued by toyota advises installation of a deflector shield which comes with the replacement condenser from the dealer. Simple correction of this problem is installation of a deflector shield before the problem arises. Air conditioning is a possible hazard in hotter areas of our country as will as the condenser does not work when using defrost or defogging on the windshield which is a sight hazard. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Filed Dec 14, 2008 · Visibility · 26,000 miles · TX

My 2005 toyota corolla ce, the air conditioner just went out and there is no air coming out at all, it doesn't seem to be a problem with freon, it seems to be a defect in the car. No air hot or cold.