2005 Toyota Corolla Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 92about this part
- Share
- 11%of 854 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 92 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Toyota Corolla, 11% of the 854 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have what would seem like a safety issue. The A/C condenser on my 2005 Toyota Corolla failed, after researching the issue Toyota has issued a technical service bulletin indicating that the A/C condenser is not properly protected the number for this report is ac002-06. I live in south texas and this issue is a know problem but nothing has been done.”
NHTSA complaint #10327288, filed 2010-04, 88,000 miles“While commuting one summer morning, my vehicles A/C went from blowing cold to hot air instantaneous. I then went without A/C for a period of two weeks, luckily I was on tdy and did not have my young children. I took the vehicle to the dealership and they said a rock punctured the A/C condenser. Toyota has issued a technical service bulletin(ac002-06), indicating that the A/C condenser is not properly protected.”
NHTSA complaint #10542877, filed 2013-09, 105,000 miles“I got my car in 2005 and I has nothing but 30 thousand miles, when I got it ran well and still does. The air conditioning works for 20 minutes then turns off and turns back on and from what I hear im not the only one. When I say it turns off I mean it blows lukewarm. I think Toyota needs to do a recall because this is ridiculous on a fairly new car!”
NHTSA complaint #10265969, filed 2009-04, 30,000 miles“My air conditioner stopped working. I read up on this matter and found out that condenser is a problem with the 2005-2006 Corolla and they suggested filing a complaint with this website so that you would be aware that there is a problem. Thanks!”
NHTSA complaint #10525652, filed 2013-07, 160,000 miles“The heater in our car was malfunctioning, it would take 15-20 minutes before it would get warm, we took it to the Toyota dealership( roughly 03/31/2010 ) where we purchased it ( and they have done all the maintenance, oil changes, transmission flush, etc. ) they looked at the car and just said that it needed some coolant and that was it. The heater worked for just a couple days and then the heater began doing the same thing again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10326741, filed 2010-04, 79,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V384000Aug 26, 2010Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 corolla and corolla matrix vehicles. The engine control module (ecm) for the subject models equipped with the…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2005–2008, Matrix 2005–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10253223Mar 4, 2024This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the…
- 10034284Feb 4, 2010Toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. Flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific…
- 10032518Jul 28, 2009Toyota: engine control. Some model vehicles may exhibit a mil on condition with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0456. Evaporative emission control system leak detected (very small…
- 10023619Oct 27, 2007M.I.l. (on) dtc p0171, p030# and/or p0133 engine running lean in subfreezing ambient temperatures.
- 10021536Apr 17, 2007Accessory drive belt/ belt tensioner assembly noise.
- 10021407Feb 1, 2007M.I.l. On with dtc p0011, p0012, or p0016.
- 10020487Sep 15, 2006Harsh shift and mil on dtc p2716.
- 10020486Sep 4, 2006Engine will not start or extended crank conditions.
- 10019673Mar 1, 20061zz-fe engine no start condition.
- 10018290Nov 16, 2005Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0171 or p2195.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 | 42 | 3% |
| 2008 | 33 | 11% |
| 2007 | 68 | 8% |
| 2006 | 104 | 12% |
| 2005 | 92 | 11% |
| 2004 | 46 | 10% |
| 2003 | 92 | 13% |
| 2002 | 19 | 16% |
| 2001 | 31 | 23% |
| 2000 | 47 | 32% |
| 1999 | 20 | 13% |
| 1998 | 17 | 8% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 9 | 7% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 14 | 11% |
| 1992 | 22 | 35% |
| 1991 | 15 | 21% |
| 1990 | 8 | 30% |
| 1989 | 5 | 22% |
| 1988 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2005 Toyota Corolla
457 complaintsVehicle speed control
66 complaintsElectrical system
59 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsEquipment
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology