2005 Toyota Corolla Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 854 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2005 Toyota Corolla, 1% of the 854 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The back seats do are not able to be opened from inside the car. The trunk also malfunctioned and will not open up. If there was a child or someone in the trunk, they would not be able to get out without pulling apart the whole trunk itself. I find this very dangerous and makes me grateful one of my children weren't trapped inside when it decided to stop working properly. I would like to find a resolution to this matter so the safety of others is not compromised!”
NHTSA complaint #10651859, filed 2014-11, 75,000 miles“Drivers seat shifts when accelerating and applying brakes - it began when the vehicle only had 7,500 miles on it. I've had the seat assembly replaced by Toyota three times. A technical service bulletin was issued in 2007 and it was then replaced for the fourth time. The issue still exists and Toyota told me they won't fix it anymore. I am a loyal Toyota owner but this just might change my mind.”
NHTSA complaint #10211049, filed 2007-12, 7,500 miles“Driver's side seat has developed an annoying knocking noise that occurs most often when accelerating from a stop. Dealer was informed and was able to duplicate noise. Dealer replaced entire seat frame and tracks but problem recurred months later. Dealer has replaced frame and tracks again. But this time there is excessive free play occurring along the right side of the seat because the track latch does not engage properly. Major headache.”
NHTSA complaint #10206233, filed 2007-10, 15,000 miles“Driver's seat shifts slightly and creates knocking when weight is applied to it or when turning or stopping the vehicle. The passenger seat does not do this. Extremely annoying.”
NHTSA complaint #10141486, filed 2005-11, 15,000 miles“Dt: thecontact stated that after purchasing the vehicle a problem with the seats wasidentified. One of the problems iwasthe driver's side seat adjustment bar. The bar will not anchor on both sides after the seat has been repositioned. Has to press foot down on the floor board to slide the seat back into position. The dealer inspected the vehicle, and said that there was nothing wrong with the seats. The dealership checked other models and found that they all have this same condition with the driver's side seat. The manufacturer has not been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10140256, filed 2005-10, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10132055Nov 4, 2013Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover…
- 10042555Sep 6, 2011Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 3 | 12% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2005 Toyota Corolla
457 complaintsEngine cooling
92 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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