2013 Toyota Corolla engine problems

Filed Jul 17, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · 188,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that when the outside temperature was hot, the vehicle was not working correctly. The vehicle was difficult to start, and there was an abnormal ticking sound while starting the vehicle. The contact allowed the vehicle to cool down before the vehicle would run smoothly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who retrieved DTC code: P1604 (Startability Malfunction), and the electronic control module needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 188,000.

Filed May 9, 2024 · Engine · CA

ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, IGNITION COIL. Code P219A BANK 1 AIR-FUEL RATIO IMBALANCE. Code P0302 CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE DETECTED. While in motion will shake, jerk, self-fluctuate speed, and lose power up to 100 % if the gas pedal is pressed past a certain point. I have no doubt it is a matter of time and consequence before great damage and bodily injury to myself and others occur. Yes twice been to the repair shop for this issue. Yes. Vehicle was sent by and from a dealership. First, the maintenance required light blinks then is solid. Then the check engine light and track off light are bright and solid. Vehicle first had this issue febuary 28th. Vehicle exact issue but a month later and is currently in the same state. Vehicle has been in the repair shop two times and will need to go again if I keep it.

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Engine · 132,960 miles · FL · 1 injury

Car overheating and when I was checking under hood while vehicle was stationary in driveway to see if radiator fan was working place where small hose that connects to reservoir is attached to plastic radiator pipe broke suddenly projecting strong stream of scalding radiator fluid to my abdomen causing burn injury.

Filed Nov 12, 2019 · Engine · 130,000 miles · VA

2013 toyota corolla consuming excessive oil. Continuing to refill engine oil. No visible leaks, no oil stains under vehicle.vehicle is slowly losing power. Noticed many other toyota vehicles going through this same problem. This is very costly and if toyota parts are at fault I want people to know. Thank you for your time.

Filed Feb 19, 2019 · Airbags, Body · 80,000 miles · GA · crash

On the month of january I had an accident the airbags did not deploy had a recall for air bag but never had notification to take it to a dealership or get it fixed. They vehicle was stationary and got hit on the front end of the vehicle

Filed Apr 24, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 86,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota corolla. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked and unexpectedly accelerated. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who produced an engine code of p02198. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2016 · Engine · 72,000 miles · AZ

I was almost crushed by my car while performing an oil change. I had the car jacked up on the passenger side using the stock jack. This was in my garage on level concrete. I drained the oil and replaced the oil pan plug with no issue. I went to to loosen the oil filter cap with the speciality socket cover I ordered online. I made sure to spring out the metal clip that prevents a lose cap from coming off. I went to torque the cap lose and it did not budge. Keeping in mind when torquing ones force is going to the back of the car. I gave the wrench another good push and the noticed the car wobbled. I pulled out immediately and in the next 5 seconds the jack gave way. The stock jack looks to be designed to handle side to motion but not that much back to front. There doesn't seem to be a way to preloosen the cap before raising the car either. Either way please look into this. I could have died today and want to raise this as an issue. Thank you.

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 10,900 miles · NY · 5 injuries

My car was hacked almost killing me. Cyber attack 10/31/15 as I was driving the battery/alternator kept draining forcing me to pull over to side of road. A strange gas also was periodically spraying out of vent fogging windows w/white film making it difficult to see & breath. Each time I pulled over car recharged itself on grass/dirt. At least the 8th or 9th time this happened the steering wheel jerked to right & w/in 1-2 seconds I went from 45-50mph-0 like hitting invisible building in middle of road. Pushed gas pedal to floor, not enough speed to pull off road. No lights, power, engine died. My body was jarred forward abruptly. A red light started blinking & beeping at bottom of consul & gas started coming out of vent again. I struggled to get out of car for fear of being hit from behind as it was pitch black out, also wanted to get cat out car which I left in field before police & ambulance arrived. I had blood down to socks. I was in hospital 1 week and no accident report was filed, my cat is still missing. I called dealership to report mechanical/electrical defect & was avoided/resisted for 3 1/2 weeks/over 30 hours on the phone before it was suggested I call manufacturer & another 2 weeks before they cooperated & filed claim. This has been a full time job trying to get someone to take responsibility. I sell real estate & cant work/earn money with no car. 12/11/15 toyota sent inspector to place car was towed to pull info off data recorder. 2/1/15 I still have not received report. I have 3 year one pay lease expiring 9/2016, no money & no car. This has been an absurd, brain draining exhausting waste of time w/no end in site. I've reached out to ftc, consumer protection, govenors/senators...I just wanted them to take responsibility, loan or give me a car while they inspect and have had zero recourse to date. They want to sue me for cost of car/impound/storage fees.

Filed Dec 30, 2015 · Engine · 21,500 miles · CA

Dec 27 2015 around reno nv. It happened three times that day. I was breaking gently to come to a stop (because of a stop sign). The shifter was in "d". When the car speed decreased to around 10mph, the engine suddenly accelerated and the car lurched forward. I applied maximum pressure on the brake pedal to stop the car. The car stopped, the engine was idling after the stop. After the stop, everything went back to normal, till it happened the 2 other times this day (same scenario). Dec 29 2015 in south lake tahoe ca. I was driving at around 10mph in heavy traffic in downtown. Shifter was in "d". The car in front of me stopped. I depressed the brake pedal to stop. At that point the engine suddenly accelerated in full force. The car lurched forward. I applied full force on the brake pedal and at the same shifted in neutral. My car stopped just a couple inches of the car in front of me. Now in neutral and the car halted, the engine is redlining hitting the rev limiter and staying there. I shifted to "park" and turned off the engine. Waited for about 5 seconds. I started the engine and stayed in "park", immediately the engine revved up to red line and stayed there. I turned off the engine and waited about 5 seconds. I started the engine a second time, same thing, engine shoots up to red line and stay there. I turned off the engine and waited about 10 seconds. I started the engine a third time. This time, the engine stayed at idle and I could go normally. At the times of the problem, the temp. Was around -1 degree celsius. After the last occurrence, I stopped and checked if anything was in the way of the gas pedal. Nothing was in the way. Happens only at low speed, when you try to stop the car. This last occurrence decided me to write to you because the car put me in an unsafe situation and we very little time to react.

Filed Sep 18, 2015 · Engine · 50,000 miles · UT

My vehicle does not accelerate properly it almost stalls I thought the battery was bad but even after replacing it im having the same issues toyota does not admit having any issues with this car for this particular problem. Also the air copressor is needing to be replaced but the vehicle is so new its hard to find the part.