2009 Toyota Corolla Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,459 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,550miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the equipment of the 2009 Toyota Corolla, 1% of the 1,459 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,550 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“I own a Toyota Corolla year 2009 which is subject to recall for the gas pedal and the floor mat (as per Toyota website) I have scheduled an appointment with my dealer hudson Toyota on 03/12/2010 to have it fixed. When I got there, my dealer refused to service my car claiming that the parts have not been provided yet by the company. Please advise me as to what should I do . Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #10319635, filed 2010-03, 5,000 miles“When the car is turned on, it has a foul order, particularly in summer, when the windows have been rolled up. It seems to be coming from the ventilation system. We do not use the recirculation button, as the fresh air seems like a better idea since the ventilation system already smells foul. The smell upsets my stomach. We have tried replacing the cabin filter, and that did not help. We have also used products like febreeze all over the car, but that is only a temporary help.”
NHTSA complaint #10458573, filed 2012-05, 30,000 miles“This is a follow up to a previous complaint. I felt compelled to do so after reading other issues people were having with there Toyota corollas (s). I purchased this car june 1st 2009. Three weeks after purchase I noticed something was wrong with the paint. I took it to the dealers, the service dept manager looked at it and said it was due to the environment, the sales guy told me it was due to tree sap and the third time I took it the sales manager said it was from bird crap ( it's garaged most of the time). …”
NHTSA complaint #10311893, filed 2010-02, 3,000 miles“On and off, the car make a noise when I stop my vehicle followed by a crank noise, and feels like car doesn?t want to stop at times, matter of seconds. …”
NHTSA complaint #10326183, filed 2010-04, 4,132 miles“We purchased a 2009 Toyota Corolla last spring from coleman's Toyota in rockville, md. In august, we had a frightening experience. The temporary driver's floor pad became loose and crept over the accelerator, making it necessary to stop the car and remove the pad. At that time, we had not heard or seen any news about a recall, but were told by our coleman's salesman that we would have to pay $200 for front seat floor pads that would be clipped on the floor. He said Toyota did not consider attachable floor pads standard equipment in the price of a car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10310067, filed 2010-02, 400 milesRelated recalls
- 10V035000Feb 3, 2010Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2006, 2009–2010, Scion TC 2005–2010, Toyota Camry 2005–2010 +18 more
- 10V036000Feb 3, 2010Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2006–2010, Sienna 2004–2011, Camry 2005–2011 +17 more
Related service bulletins
- 10251070Jan 22, 2024OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2024: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0057-18.
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10238157May 30, 2023TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered…
- 10220174May 26, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10211828Apr 28, 2022DL: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl or Super White paint colors. These reports indicate that…
- 10211827Apr 28, 2022TI: Technical Instructions Customer Support Program ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for…
- 10211826Apr 28, 2022CSP: Customer Support Program ZKG - Paint Repair Process Operation Flow Chart
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 10203532Oct 1, 2021TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
- 10201400Jul 26, 2021TSB: Some 2006 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 | 14 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 11 | 1% |
| 2005 | 14 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Corolla
552 complaintsSteering
382 complaintsVehicle speed control
197 complaintsBrakes
120 complaintsEngine
91 complaintsElectrical system
89 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsEngine cooling
42 complaintsBody and structure
42 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsFuel system
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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