2005 Toyota Corolla engine problems
111 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2005 Toyota Corolla, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 111 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 69,000 miles 94 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 20 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 15 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 16 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 94 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 69,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
2005 toyota corolla. Consumer states vehicle shut off while driving, resulting in having no brakes or steering causing an accident*tgw the consumer stated a month after the accident, she received a recall letter in the mail regarding a problem with the ECM module. The consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a test was performed on the ECM. It was determined the ECM was faulty. Updated 12/27/12
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!
Other problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Corolla
- Air bags 459 complaints
- Cruise control 66 complaints
- Electrical system 59 complaints
- Brakes 37 complaints
- Fuel system 37 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints