2010 Toyota Corolla: sudden loss of power

Filed Mar 4, 2020 · Fuel system · 192,360 miles · VA

My 2010 toyota kept stalling out, mostly when it was in idle mode. If I was driving a slower speed, it would sometimes lose power and when I pushed on the gas pedal, there was nothing there...like air. It would stall out if I was sitting in traffic over minutes. I had to put it in neutral and keep my foot on the gas pedal to keep it idled up. Initially I was told it was the ignition coils, which I had replaced. Then the spark plugs were replaced. Then the air mass sensor. And my battery. Also the repair shop did some adjustment to the throttle. None off that repaired the vehicle; it was still stalling out just out of the blue. The last repair shop said they only saw one code in the computer and it was giving them a reading where the fuel pump had something like a "vapor lock" and was not sending out fuel like it was supposed to. This car has been stalling out on us since april 2019 and has had replacement parts that did not fix the problem. My fuel pump was finally replaced on february 21,2020 and so far it has not stalled out at all, even when it's in idle mode. Cost to repair it was $901.67.

Filed May 28, 2015 · Fuel system · 52,000 miles · GA

The vehicle suddenly turned off while I was making a right hand turn. I was able to start the engine immediately in neutral. This has occurred 4 more times in similar circumstances. However, last night, while turning the car wheel to the left and right rapidly to avoid an object on the street, the car lost power. All the warning and control lights in the instrument panel were turned on for 3 to 4 seconds but the car started on its own. That is, I did not have to turn the ignition key on as in previous 4 occasions. I made an appointment with the dealer for tomorrow morning.

Filed Sep 9, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 92,000 miles · MD

I was driving my car down the highway going about 60mph and all of a sudden lost all engine power, with no warning, stutter, jolt or any sort of noise. I managed to coast to the shoulder but could not get my car to turn over and had to tow it away. Obd code reader would not connect with on board computer. When cranking the engine there was no spark to the coils.

Filed Jan 15, 2014 · Acceleration · 80,500 miles · KY

I was driving my 2010 toyota corolla uphill and it felt as if I slid/slipped a little on the road, which was not slippery. The vsc off light and check engine light both started flashing on and off...and it seemed as if I lost power. Finally regained power to a normal speed but lights still flashing and power lost again. This happened for the first time on sunday night. Then didnt occur again until wednesday afternoon. Same thing driving along normally and it felt as if my vehicle was going to shutdown please help.

Filed Jul 11, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 25,000 miles · PA

After starting the engine and driving approximately 100 feet, the dashboard lights: ABS, anti skid symbol, battery and oil lamp appeared. Lost power steering, windshield wipers ceased, it was raining heavily. Drove approximately 6 miles to home. The next morning, car started without any issues, drove approximately 100 feet, the same lights appeared and power steering again ceased. Able to drive approximately 5 miles to work. Made an appointment with dealership for after work. Car immediately started with the above mentioned lights appearing again and without power steering. Drove approximately 2 miles, all power in car stopped, and car immediately stopped. Was unable to restart car, car was towed to dealership, where the service member stated the car needed a new alternator. When asked why this would occur with only 25000 miles, the service department was unable to give me a response. The alternator was costly. I am the original owner, purchased this car in july, 2009. Service my car regularly as suggested in manual at a toyota dealership. I am disappointed with needing such a costly repair as I have never experienced this in the past with other makes of cars. All of which I have owned for 8 to 10 years each.

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Engine · 1,000 miles · CA

I have a toyota corolla 2010 which I bought in the first week of august 2009. While I was driving to sacramento around last august, my car lost power in the middle of a freeway. I was in the fast lane, and unable to operate the car. I realized that the engine was not there, it went off, no power and the car decreased its speed and finally stopped. Fortunately I was able to get out in the left emergence lane. If it was a rush hour and traffic was busy, I would have an accident. Fortunately, there was no accident. After thinking for 5 minutes or so, I turned on the engine and started driving again. Last week I went to toyota dealer (for the recall) and told my situation. But they didn't give much attention to my concerns. I know come to realize that this may not be my problem and someone may have the same problem. I need help how this happen and if the problem occurs in other area, please prevent it happening again. So that we will save life.

Filed Feb 12, 2010 · Acceleration · 2,376 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. While driving at various speeds of 3 MPH or more, there would be a sudden increase in the rpms without warning. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal would often return to the idle position very slowly. There would also be instances when the vehicle would feel as if it was losing power while traveling downhill, at any speed, also causing a sudden increase in rpms. The dealer installed a cut metal bar to the accelerator pedal per the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v023000; component: vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal in an attempt to correct the failure. The failure persisted. There were no further repairs performed on the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 2,376.