COMPONENT SPOTLIGHT

Toyota Corolla electrical problems

878 distinct owner reports with an electrical-system component in this snapshot.

Includes the electrical-system component and its detailed subcategories. Related recalls and investigations must also name this component; they are not linked by narrative keyword alone.

52 crash reports78 fire reports24 injury reports

Reports by model year

Recall and investigation columns show each year’s full history. A report naming several years can appear in more than one row.

When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

539 reports with mileage · 339 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What owners actually said

878 reports
2009 model year · 48,900 miles · Oct 6, 2016
Electrical System

POWER WINDOW SWITCH ON DRIVER SIDE DOES NOT FUNCTION. GLASS WINDOW NOISY WHEN DRIVING

NHTSA ODI #10914352

2014 model year · 35,000 miles · Sep 29, 2016
Electrical System

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE LOCKS GET STUCK WHEN USING THE BEEPER OR THE DOOR BUTTONS, TRYING TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THEM. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BEEPER BUT IT DOESN'T EVEN LOCK/UNLOCK USING THE DOORS BUTTONS. I ALREADY KNOW TOYOTA COROLLA OWNERS WHO HAVE THE LOCK STUCK PROBLEM, SO THIS IS NOT ONLY MY CAR, BUT THERE'S MORE CARS WITH THE …

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DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE LOCKS GET STUCK WHEN USING THE BEEPER OR THE DOOR BUTTONS, TRYING TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THEM. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BEEPER BUT IT DOESN'T EVEN LOCK/UNLOCK USING THE DOORS BUTTONS. I ALREADY KNOW TOYOTA COROLLA OWNERS WHO HAVE THE LOCK STUCK PROBLEM, SO THIS IS NOT ONLY MY CAR, BUT THERE'S MORE CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI #10910491

2010 model year · Mileage unknown · Aug 27, 2016
Electrical System

RECALL ISSUED 9.2015 WAS INCOMPLETE....STILL WAITING ON A FIX. RECALL 15V689.

NHTSA ODI #10901932

2006 model year · 156,000 miles · Aug 27, 2016
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion SystemService BrakesCrash

THE ENGINE LIGHT WON'T GO OUT THERE IS A ERROR READING OF P0031 ON THE O2 SENSOR BEEN REPLACE 7 TO 10 TIMES AND THE LIGHT STILL STAYS ON EVEN RESETTING.I HAVE PROBLEMS YEAR AFTER YEAR WITH MY BRAKES OVER ALL I LOST TOTAL TRUST IN TOYOTA COROLLA PLUS A LOT MORE PROBLEMS TOYOTA TAKES FOREVER TO SEND OUT THE RECALL LETTERS. I HAVE …

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THE ENGINE LIGHT WON'T GO OUT THERE IS A ERROR READING OF P0031 ON THE O2 SENSOR BEEN REPLACE 7 TO 10 TIMES AND THE LIGHT STILL STAYS ON EVEN RESETTING.I HAVE PROBLEMS YEAR AFTER YEAR WITH MY BRAKES OVER ALL I LOST TOTAL TRUST IN TOYOTA COROLLA PLUS A LOT MORE PROBLEMS TOYOTA TAKES FOREVER TO SEND OUT THE RECALL LETTERS. I HAVE 8 RECALLS BUT WHEN YOU GO LOOK IT UP ITS STATES NO RECALLS WELL THIS IS WHY I LOST TRUST TOYOTA DOESN'T CARE THEY USE TO BE THE BEST CAR EVER NOT ANYMORE.

NHTSA ODI #10901973

2014 model year · 3,000 miles · Aug 16, 2016
Electrical SystemWheels

2014 COROLLA WITH THE PREMIUM WHEELS (BLACK AND SILVER). THE TIRES LOOSE TIRE PRESSURE FASTER THAN ANY OTHER CAR REQUIRING ME TO ADD AIR EVERY MONTH. THEY LOOSE 3-6 PSI EACH MONTH AND THE WEATHER +/- 10 DEGREES CHANGE ACCOUNTS FOR 1 PSI LOSS RULE DOESN'T FIT BECAUSE ITS ALWAYS 90F IN FLORIDA. THIS IS AN ISSUE FOR EVERYONE BEC…

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2014 COROLLA WITH THE PREMIUM WHEELS (BLACK AND SILVER). THE TIRES LOOSE TIRE PRESSURE FASTER THAN ANY OTHER CAR REQUIRING ME TO ADD AIR EVERY MONTH. THEY LOOSE 3-6 PSI EACH MONTH AND THE WEATHER +/- 10 DEGREES CHANGE ACCOUNTS FOR 1 PSI LOSS RULE DOESN'T FIT BECAUSE ITS ALWAYS 90F IN FLORIDA. THIS IS AN ISSUE FOR EVERYONE BECAUSE WE TYPICALLY DON'T CHECK TIRE PRESSURE MORE FREQUENT THAN 4 X A YEAR FOR EACH SEASON. NOT SURE IF THIS HAPPENS TO THOSE WITH THE REGULAR RIMS BUT I HAVE THE SPORT TOYOTA RIMS THAT CAME WITH THE S PLUS TRIM.

NHTSA ODI #10896331

2014 model year · 12,000 miles · Aug 16, 2016
Electrical System

2014 COROLLA. LOCKS WILL GET STUCK BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSE WHEN USING REMOTE CONTROL. THIS IS A FLAW IN THE LOCK MECHANISM. HAPPENS TO ME ONCE A MONTH AND THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN IT IS WITH A KEY.

NHTSA ODI #10896325

2010 model year · 67,000 miles · Aug 1, 2016
Air BagsElectrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V34000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTUR…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V34000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #10892068

2010 model year · Mileage unknown · Jul 28, 2016
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Fire

THE DRIVER DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING.

NHTSA ODI #10889233

2009 model year · 105,000 miles · Jul 25, 2016
Electrical SystemPower Train

THE CAR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS SHIFT VERY HARD. THE MECHANIC REPLACED PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE. I WAS INFORMED THAT ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE IS BAD. THE SYMPTOMS ARE SIMILAR TO A VOLUNTEER SAFETY RECALL A0J FOR 2007-2008 COROLLA MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 1ZZ-FE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. THE ECM FOR CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2008 TOYO…

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THE CAR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS SHIFT VERY HARD. THE MECHANIC REPLACED PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE. I WAS INFORMED THAT ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE IS BAD. THE SYMPTOMS ARE SIMILAR TO A VOLUNTEER SAFETY RECALL A0J FOR 2007-2008 COROLLA MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 1ZZ-FE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. THE ECM FOR CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE 1ZZ-FE ENGINE AND TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A CRACK MAY DEVELOP AT CERTAIN SOLDER POINTS OR ON VARISTORS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD. IN MOST CASES, IF A CRACK OCCURS AT CERTAIN POINTS OR ON CERTAIN VARISTORS, THE ENGINE WARNING LAMP COULD BE ILLUMINATED*, HARSH SHIFTING COULD RESULT, OR THEENGINE MAY NOT START. IN LIMITED INSTANCES, IF CRACKING OCCURS ON PARTICULAR SOLDER POINTS OR VARISTORS, THE ENGINE COULD STOP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

NHTSA ODI #10888487

2009 model year · 67,000 miles · Jul 20, 2016
Electrical SystemFire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, SMOKE SUDDENLY EMITTED FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL. A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER SWITCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, SMOKE SUDDENLY EMITTED FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL. A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER SWITCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 67,000.

NHTSA ODI #10886209

Related Official recalls

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95V195001 · Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery

Oct 11, 1995

THE BATTERY CAN HAVE A DEFECTIVE WELD INSIDE THE POSITIVE AND/OR NEGATIVE TERMINAL ALLOWING THE CONNECTION INSIDE THE TERMINAL TO SEPARATE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A NO-START CONDITION, OR A BATTERY EXPLOSION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BATTERIES.

94V220000 · Electrical System:wiring

Nov 8, 1994

AN UNUSED HARNESS CONNECTOR FOR POWER WINDOWS, POWER DOOR LOCKS AND SUNROOF WAS IMPROPERLY ROUTED UNDER THE FLOOR CARPET IN THE LEFT KICK PANEL. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS WHERE LARGE AMOUNTS OF ROAD SALTS ARE USED, THE SALT WATER OR SNOW CARRIED INTO THE VEHICLE BY THE DRIVER'S SHOES CAN PENETRATE THE CARPET AND DRIP ONTO THE CONNECTOR RESULTING IN THE FORMATION OF A SALT BRIDGE BETWEEN THE TERMINALS.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT INSIDE THE HARNESS, AND CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE UNUSED HARNESS CONNECTOR.

83V133000 · Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator

Dec 8, 1983

VOLTAGE REGULATOR WHICH CONTROLS THE AMOUNT OF FLOW IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BETWEEN THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR, MAY HAVE MANUFACTURING ERRORS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT. THE REGULATOR MAY OVERCHARGE THE BATTERY.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Not supplied

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR AT NO CHARGE.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

Related NHTSA investigations

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PE87057 · Igniter Assembly Failure

Opened Sep 10, 1987 · Closed Mar 30, 1988

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System

SUMMARY: TOYOTA RECOVERED SOME FAILED IGNITION CONTROL MODULES FROM THEFIELD. INVESTIGATION SHOWED THAT A SOLDER JOINT IN THE POWER TRANSISTOROF THE MODULE WAS SUBJECT TO FAILURE. BECAUSE THE PART IS AN EMISSIONRELATED COMPONENT A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN WAS CONDUCTED.THE PREDOMINANT MODE OF FAILURE IS AN INABILITY TO START THE ENGINE,ALTHOUGH A STALLED CONDITION CAN OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.SINCE THE REPORTED OCCURENCE OF ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES IS SMALL, AND THEREPAIR IS BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN, THELIKLEHOOD OF FURTHER ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES IS REMOTE.===