2018 Toyota Corolla electrical problems

Filed Oct 27, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · FL

I was driving the car and expressway. The car was making a sound. The car did not have an engine light on it. Also, the car just switched gears. I pulled over and II was driving the car and expressway. The car was making a sound. The car did not have a engine light on it. Also, the car just switched gears. I pulled over and I tried to park the car, but it wouldn’t allow me to park the car. Which it is left in drive with the emergency brake still in place .and if you let the break down the car will roll . . I got it looked at and now they are saying it’s the transmission, but it never had a light on to identify what was wrong with the car. There was no codes on the car.

Filed Oct 18, 2025 · Electrical, Fuel system · PA

After having no indication of any issue, my 2018 Toyota Corolla has stopped re-starting after fueling. The only light that appeared was regarding my battery. My battery is brand new and tested.

Filed Aug 25, 2025 · Electrical · 200,095 miles · CA

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was approximately 85,000. The contact later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 200,095.

Filed Mar 13, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · TX

I was driving down the highway and I heard a tapping noise thought it might have been a piece of trim loose on the car so I pulled over and stopped. Immediately the engine died would not restart. I looked under the hood and the radiator cap had blown off and all of the coolant was gone The engine had overheated when I put compression test was done there was water shooting out of the valve cover. It was diagnosed as a blown head gasket The car never gave any warning lights or the thermostat never showed any temperature problem at all. I was sitting on the side of the highway for 12 hours trying to figure out what to do with the car because I didn't have money for a tow truck. Fortunately nothing terribly bad happened as a result However had I not heard the trim loose and pulled over and the car had died in the highway it could have been way worse.

Filed Nov 8, 2023 · Electrical · 8,000 miles · OH · fire

The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the driveway, approximately 12 hours later while the contact was sleeping, a sound woke the contact and it was discovered that the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. During the incident, the vehicle was destroyed and the fire also caused damage to the garage door, the side of the home, and the concrete driveway. The contact mentioned that the battery was replaced by AAA 3 weeks after the incident. No injuries were reported. A fire report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was later towed away. The cause of the fire was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the fire. The failure mileage was 8,000.

Filed May 5, 2023 · Brakes, Driver assistance · NY

Check engine light on. Cruise control stopped working. Fuel cap tightened.

Filed Jan 6, 2022 · Driver assistance, Electrical · LA

While driving the car started to sputter like it was going to die. When I stopped to gas the next day a gush of air came out of the gas tank when I took the cap off. I put gas in and then my car wouldn’t start. For 3 hours I tried and finally it started. Now I can have in park and it revs clear to the 5 sometimes then it starts sputtering. Every time I put gas in I have to sit for 3 hours then it starts. The trac off light on the dash is on as well so nothing works the lane control, cruise control, the emergency brake system.

Filed Nov 17, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 19,391 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota corolla. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the air bags and rear seat belts warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer toyota of downtown la. (1901 s figueroa st, los angeles, ca 90007, (213) 986-2011) however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,391. *ln

Filed Oct 1, 2020 · Electrical · 59,326 miles · MD · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota corolla. The contact stated that when she put the key in the ignition switch without starting the vehicle, smoke start to emitted through the vents and the bottom of the dashboard in the middle. The contact not aware of what causing the smoke to come through the vent. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,326.

Filed May 29, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 33,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken jim ellis toyota of mcdonough (144 hwy 81, mcdonough, ga 30253), to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pressure pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the part needed for the repair was not available. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.*dt