40 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2005 Toyota Corolla. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Toyota Corolla based on all problems reported for the 2005 Corolla.
Suddenly my "check engine" light came on and when I went to get it checked out I was told it was a dtc p2716 code, a harsh shift and m. I. L. "on" problem. Since I had done my research and found this problem to be common in 2005 Toyota Corollas, I expected them to replace the ecm for me. However, given that my car was just past 89,000 miles and the warranty ended at 85,000, the dealership told me there is nothing Toyota would do. My car exhibits the harsh shift problem regularly and now my plates have come up for renewal and I cannot pass an emissions test given my "check engine" light being on. I cannot afford to just replace the unit and I believe that since Toyota is aware it is a widespread problem, they should be recalling the part for consumer satisfaction. I have been a loyal Toyota consumer since I began driving but I have lost my respect for the company given the circumstances of my newest Toyota and how they have been completely uncooperative in helping rectify the situation (knowing it is a defect on their part).
On December 11, 2008 my daughter drove my car to her part time job, she called and told me that the car stopped on her as she pulled into the parking lot of the bank, but started back up. That afternoon upon leaving the bank, the car stopped again. She called and stated that she saw smoke coming from the car. With in minutes the car was in flames. The fire department was called, but they were unable to put out the flames before the car completely burned, leaving bare metal, all the windows were shattered. . The flames were so hot that window of the store broke.
1. Driving my 2005 Toyota Corolla at 55mph the car came to a complete and dead stop and would not start. 2. The failure occured once. 3. The car had to have a brand new computer "brain" chip installed.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated. The dealer performed a diagnostic test, which indicated that the ecu malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The contact feels that the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs due to the defect. The current mileage was 148,000 and failure mileage was 125,000.
2005 Toyota Corolla passenger sensor is overly sensitive. When seat is touched ringers go off. When any object is placed in the seat the ringer sounds. Whenever a back seat passenger touched the passenger seat the ringer would sound. The ringer also sounded occasionally for no reason at all. The consumer spoke to the service manager at the dealer who stated that the sensor was working to the specifications of the vehicle.