2009 Toyota Corolla: engine overheating

Filed Sep 12, 2019 · Engine · 176,000 miles · UT

My car was running fine until recently, when I had a few services done at the dealership: brake fluid, transmission drain/fill, oil change, and fuel injection service (this last item I did not ask for or approve beforehand). A couple days later, my car began stalling when I was driving (while coming to a stop/ not pushing the accelerator). No cel / overheating/ low oil issues- always regular maintenance. Took it back to the dealer, they said the engine had low compression and they suspected a cracked engine block. They also checked to see to see if my ECM was updated. That was all they said after being there 5 hours. I had to leave for work, brought it back a few days later, they said they didn't have time to look at it without an appointment. A few days later, my car wouldn't start at all. Took it back in, they said they didn't know why it had low compression/ stalling/ not starting because no oil or coolant leaks or mixing, no overheating, etc. Told me the only option is to replace engine. (cost of tearing engine apart to find crack or cracked gasket not worth cost in labor because of car's age/ mileage- 2009 corolla, around 176k). How is this even possible? I suspect that something was not done correctly during a recent service, or maybe they did not update/flash my ECM correctly. Of course, they are not claiming any responsibility. Very frustrating. The dealership manager did offer me a discount on the used engine repairs, but this seems like either manufacturer error or technician error.

Filed Dec 21, 2017 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · NY · crash

Tl-contact owns a 2009 toyotoa corolla --- recall came after accident with vehicle --- contact was injured in auto accident august 15, 2017 when airbag deployed and hit contact in the face.... Vehicle ran into larger sized truck... Vehicle was totaled..... Contact filed police report at site of accident... Vehicle airbags had been recalled prior to accident..... Accident happened on residential street... May 23,2016 manufacturer recall numberg0p the federal safety agency recall number16v340 recall statusrecall incomplete summarythe subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators produced by takata. According to takata, the propellant in these inflators may degrade after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity and fluctuating high temperatures. Degraded propellant can cause inflator rupture during airbag deployment. Safety riskin the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material, striking the vehicle occupants, and result in serious injury or death. Remedythe remedy will consist of the replacement of the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly, depending on the vehicle model. Sep 17,2015 manufacturer recall numberc0m the federal safety agency recall number15v689 recall statusrecall incomplete summarythe power window master switch in the involved vehicles may have been manufactured with insufficient lubricant grease. Safety riskif sufficient grease is not applied, under certain conditions the switch may develop a short circuit that can cause the switch assembly to overheat and melt. A melting switch can produce smoke and potentially lead to a fire. Remedytoyota is currently preparing the remedy for this condition. Once remedy

Filed Apr 21, 2017 · Engine · 120,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal noise and experienced overheating while being operated at 50 MPH. The contact mentioned that there was smoke without warning. The contact also stated upon inspection they saw coolant leaking. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump experienced a malfunction however a remedy was not provided. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 68,000 miles · MI

We were driving on a highway while we heard some noise came from the front of our car. We thought we hit some metal, so we slowed down and changed to the slow lane, then the car started slowing down by itself, and the steering wheel couldn't move freely. We pulled over, opened the front, and saw some smoke and some liquid fell down. We spent $300 for towing our car to the toyota dealership where we bought our car from. And we were told that it is the water pump pulley failed that cause the drive belt broke and engine overheated...I was informed that the repair will cause about $4000 for a second-hand engine!! Our 2009 toyota corolla was bought new in november, 2008 and only has 68000 miles on it. We just did the oil change at the dealership 5 days after this happen! Now the car is sitting at the parking lot of the dealership, we contacted the service manager on the dealership as well as toyota customer experience but have not receive a positive respond yet. They keep telling me that it pass the warranty, however, when I did the research online and found out that not only me has this problem, there are 35 more complain on record about the water pump failure. I believe toyota should do a recall on the water pump and responsible for the repair.

Filed May 19, 2015 · Engine · 69,000 miles · IA

Engine light on. Belt fell off vehicle. Engine overheated. Waterpump failure.

Filed May 8, 2015 · Engine · 25,000 miles · FL

I was driving and was close to my destination when I hear something go wrong. I park at my destination and I see a pool of what I think was coolant on the ground. It also felt like it was overheating so I did not want to risk the car blowing up so I had it towed. The problem was that the water pump ceased which caused the serpentine belt to also break. I searched online and found this to be a common problem and I am surprised that there have not been any recalls.

Filed Aug 11, 2014 · Engine · 54,575 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed coolant leaking onto the ground. An independent mechanic replaced the water pump and thermostat. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 54,575.

Filed Nov 20, 2012 · Engine · 100,000 miles · MO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH she heard a screeching sound from the engine. The contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road and noticed the vehicle had overheated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated the water pump needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2012 · Engine · 40,088 miles · IN

My vehicle started emitting a high-pitched whine noise on 8/17/12. I went to the local toyota dealer first thing in the morning on 8/18/12. The service intake person verified the presence of a whine noise but could not identify its cause, suspecting that it might be the alternator. He could not take car in until monday, 8/20/12, due to a staff shortage. Since I was not told that the car was unsafe to drive, I continued driving it. Late that same day, the vehicle started overheating. I pulled to the closest auto service; they diagnosed the problem and immediately replaced the failed water pump. It is my understanding that this is covered under the powertrain warranty. I needed an operable vehicle and the dealership was closed at that time. I believe I have a right to get reimbursed for this repair by the toyota dealer.