2007 Toyota Corolla: engine failure

Filed Jun 10, 2019 · Engine · 68,000 miles · IL

Oil sludge build up which caused 1st cylinder piston to break causing total engine failure and engine needing to be replaced. Car was being driven on highway had 68,000 miles. Saw a white plume of smoke and engine died. Car required towing to auto mechanic who diagnosed problem.

Filed Aug 21, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 72,000 miles · NV · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. While driving at approximately 40 MPH and attempting to engage the brakes, the brakes seized without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the rear the preceding vehicle. The vehicle landed on the divider and the air bags did not deploy. The contact was injured and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a collision shop. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags); however, the recall repair was not performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. ..updated 09-29-15

Filed Apr 18, 2013 · Engine · 115,000 miles · NJ

The engine light has been going on and off for no apparent reason. Mechanics say there is no reason why engine light should be on. Concerned about possible engine failure.

Filed Mar 1, 2013 · Acceleration · 67,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the accelerator pedal seized without warning. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into a concrete divider. The contact sustained head, neck and back injuries associated with the crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that the failure was not able to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 68,000.

Filed Feb 19, 2013 · Acceleration · 66,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The contact stated while at a stop sign and preparing to accelerate, the accelerator pedal seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 66,000. Updated 04-03-13

Filed Jan 24, 2013 · Acceleration · 85,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the accelerator pedal seized without warning. The driver was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into three parked vehicles in the process. The police were contacted and a report was available. There were no injuries associated with the crash. The vehicle was later towed to a dealer. The vehicle was pending an investigation. The failure and current mileages were approximately 85,000.

Filed Jan 25, 2011 · Engine · 35,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the engine was exhibiting an abnormal growling noise. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer advised that he would receive a second notification when the parts needed for recall repairs had become available. The contact was concerned that the failure would progress and affect other components of the vehicle or that the vehicle would stall before he was able to have the recall repairs performed. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicles that were on the assembly line would receive the recall repairs fist. The manufacturer was unable to provide an estimated time frame of when the part would become available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 35,400. The dealer replaced the engine control module and gasket. Updated 04/29/11

Filed May 4, 2010 · Engine · 21,932 miles · MA

Car: 2007 corolla le. Incidents: check engine light suddenly came on without any warning while I was on a ramp to merge into the high way on may 1 2010. The car wouldn't speed up when I hit the gas pedal. Pulled over to the side of the highway and the engine died. Tried to restart the engine, the car cranked but failed to start. On the following monday morning (5/3/2010). Tried to get the car to dealership. Was able to start the car. The check engine light was still on. Engine died after driving for 1 mile. Couldn't started it. Had the car towed to toyota dealer. Bad engine control unit was identified and replaced. This could be a very dangerous situation should the car shut down suddenly at high speed or on a busy street.

Filed Feb 22, 2010 · Engine · 23,022 miles · NC

My 2007 toyota corolla stalled while driving within the city at 45 MPH, with the accelerator pedal becoming non responsive and the engine losing out power. The engine check light also went on. This stalling issue happened twice and I had to drive onto the curb to evade potentially dangerous accident in the traffic. Both the incidents occurred on 08/06/2008. Subsequent to the stalling the car would not start. After trying few time I could get it to start once more and barely managed to drive it to the dealers service station. The dealer kept the car overnight and called me to inform next day that they could not quite figure out the problem and replaced the computer in the car. The car being under warranty I was not charged anything. The dealer comments on my invoice stated - "engine ecu malfunction replace engine ecu". (for the stalling problem) "immobilizer not responding". (for the engine check light) the incident has not occurred since.

Filed Feb 7, 2010 · Engine · CA

I own a 2007 toyota corolla I bought new. With 17,000+ miles on it the engine control module failed. This event occurred while driving on a heavily traveled road at 45 MPH. The car's speed immediately dropped to 15 MPH. I avoided accident and injury, but was horrified at the thought I could have been on the freeway when this happened. The next day I had it towed to the dealer. I found it odd that the service writer didn't even blink about this, and that a new engine control module was readily available. The experience made me think this must be a common occurrence.

Filed Aug 23, 2009 · Electrical · 42,000 miles · MI

Total engine failure while driving, all dash warning lights came on and then total failure of all power. Car towed to dunning toyota, ann arbor mi. Dealer replaced electric engine control computer...covered under warranty.

Filed Jul 17, 2009 · Engine · 31,858 miles · CA

Our son was driving my car at approx 55 MPH, in the afternoon, in cool clear spring weather... A clunk was heard, the engine died, he was lucky to find a wide spot to pull off the rural two lane highway and coast to a stop. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, diagnoses revealed dtc 607 ECM performance, description computer,engine . The computer was defective, and was replaced with 1 quantity....fp number 89661-02k21 computer for the engine under warranty. (31,858 miles on odometer) thurston's dealership in ukiah gave us great service and a quick turn around time enabling son to commute to college once again with little inconvenience. I'm greatly concerned about this incident and hope my data submission will serve to alert service departments, manufacturers and investigators to our experience with the engine computer chip defect. I want to help prevent the possibility of other drivers being placed in a potentially hazardous situation of loss of engine computer control while driving.