2008 Toyota Corolla cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 54 complaints for the 2008 Toyota Corolla, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 54 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 36,000 miles 45 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 31 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 17 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 14 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 45 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 36,000 miles, and 80% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 31 crashes, 17 injuries.
What owners wrote
Vehicle continued to accelerate after releasing throttle. Unable to stop vehicle and had accident with vehicle ahead. Plenty of distance between cars to stop vehicle, but unable to bring vehicle to a stop in time. Apparent throttle problem.
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle surged forward independently. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a church gate. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 77,000. Updated 01/12/15 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired and traded in. Updated 6/3/2015
Other problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Corolla
- Air bags 138 complaints
- Engine 53 complaints
- Brakes 26 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints