2009 Toyota Corolla cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 198 complaints for the 2009 Toyota Corolla, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 198 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 20,000 miles 161 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 67 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 32 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 80 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 40 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 23 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 161 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 20,000 miles, and 89% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 67 crashes, 1 fire, 32 injuries.
What owners wrote
On 11/4/09 I was driving a 2009 toyota corolla. As I approached a red traffic light on mclendree church road, lawrenceville, ga., I took my right foot off the accelerator in order to brake. Instantly the car shot forward and even though I used both feet to brake, the car continued at a high rate of speed and out of control. I crossed a curb and struck on oncoming vehicle. On jan. 5, 2010, in the gwinnett county ga. Recorder's court, I pled "nolo contendere" to the charge of "failure to maintain safe equipment".
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. While the contact was driving into the residence driveway at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle increased acceleration causing the vehicle to crash into the house. The contact suffered no personal injuries. A police report was filed of the incident. The estimated cost for the damages to the exterior of the house was $8,000. The vehicle sustained front end damages. The vehicle was repaired for the body damages.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Corolla
- Air bags 554 complaints
- Steering 384 complaints
- Engine 130 complaints
- Brakes 121 complaints
- Electrical system 89 complaints
- Body & structure 43 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 34 complaints
- Suspension 31 complaints