Battery problems of the 2005 Toyota Corolla

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. While driving at approximately 3 mph pressure was applied to the break pedal and the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the gas cap, the transmission and an unknown charcoal canister were replaced. Approximately one week later the vehicle began to intermittently stall. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where the engine control module was replaced. Approximately a week and a half later the vehicle again began to stall. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where they informed her they believe the amplifier was draining power from the battery which may be the cause of the failures. The amplifier was removed by the authorized dealer. Upon receiving the vehicle it continued to intermittently stall. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer but she was unsure if the vehicle was repaired. The failures continue to recur intermittently. The failure mileage was 70,816 and the current mileage was 71,955.

I own/drive a 2005 Toyota Corolla ce. Starting last year (2008) it began stalling while driving. The first time it stalled as I was taking a right turn into the parking lot. Later in the summer of 2009 the ecm had to be replaced as soon as the vehicle reached 80,000 mi. (which is just over the warranty limit). I thought that maybe the previous incident was related to the ecm. However, this fall the problem started again and the car stalled while driving 30 mph on a local street. Every bump began to make the lights flicker and the engine stall. Sparks came out from under the hood every time I hit a deviation in the road. I went to a nearby local shop and they said it was related to a broken piece holding the battery. They removed the broken bracket and the problem seems to have stopped. During that drive it probably stalled about 10 times. The problem has not occurred again, however, I cannot express how awful it was to be driving with two children in your back seat in a vehicle that is supposed to be safe while it stalls and you have to quickly maneuver to the side of the road. Of course Toyota does not have any interest in helping me while I am above my warranty. I think that this issue along with the ecm needing to be replaced at warranty expiration is enough for me never to purchase another Toyota vehicle ever again.

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) I have had a variety of electrical problems show up in my 2005 Corolla ce, [xxx]. They began about July 2009 and continue to this day, in July, the car was hard to start on hot days. It may be corrosion at the battery ground or it may be something more serious. Then, about the 1st of January, the electric locks failed to work. About the 20th of January, they worked again. This suggests that the ecm is subject to water exposure, and corrosion. . . . Which will lead to other, perhaps dangerous, fails. For at least 6 months, the passenger safety bag light has been on. This too, suggests some type of weather exposure to a flawed design. It is dangerous because it could mean the safety bag might trigger spontaneously while the car is in motion. . . Thus triggering an accident that could kill me, any passengers, and it could cause an accident involving other vehicles. . . Risking the lives of many others. My final electrical problem began on/about 1 March of this year. My "engine fault" light went on and remains on. I did check all fluids on the top of the engine and found them to be okay. I don't feel safe in this car and it is now sitting in my car port. I won't drive it until I can find out what the problem is. I am even afraid to drive it to the aamco business for the free diagnostic check that they offer. Instead, I just bought a diagnostic tool to help me figure out if the car is safe. I almost forgot. Last summer, the odometer set itself back by about 25,000 miles. This is another indicator of an electrical problem.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the plastic headlight coverings were discolored, which caused poor visibility while driving at night. The manufacturer stated that the dealer could clean the headlights, which would make them thinner. The contact did not believe that would be effective. The failure mileage was 34,271. Updated 06/09/09 the consumer stated the plastic headlight lens that covers the headlight was starting to discolor. The problem has progressed to the point that he has a difficult time seeing the road at night. Updated 06/10/09. The consumer is concerned about the engine recall. The consumer was informed his vehicle was a part of the recall. He is concerned the engine may shut down before the recall is performed, due to limited parts. Also, the power steering hose, battery, and water pump was replaced. Updated evoq 09/22/10.

The brakes failed, causing the vehicle to crash into a wall while attempting to park in a garage. Also, power steering did not work during inclement weather, making the ability to maintain control of the vehicle difficult. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer. Prior to the accident, the brakes locked up and skidded in dry road conditions. Vehicle surged forward when attempting to stop vehicle. When the power steering failed the battery light came on. Dealer found nothing wrong and no adjustments were made. After vehicle came back from dealer's inspection there was a grinding/scretching noise. Consumer had to take vehicle back to dealer and found that the backing plate behind the rotors was bent. Backing plate was bend back into place. Consumer felt grinding noise was not a result of accident and/or damages occured to vehicle.