Five problems related to engine belts and pulleys 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.
Serpentine belt on car has been replaced 3 times car has only 40,750 miles on it first replaced belt at 30,000 miles. Have been told by several mechanics that there is defect with this particular model car that the belt will squeal and then stops after being driven for a few blocks. There is obviously a defect in this serpentine belt mechanism.
I purchased car new and drive belt began squealing at 22,000 miles. It was under warranty so took in to have fixed and they only replaced the belt. Now at 45,000 doing it again. Toyota has bulletin to replace tensioner arm because they have had so many go bad. Tensioner arm is defective and causing belt to wear out prematurely. Please investigate. I have heard other Corolla owners having the same exact issue w/their car. It's unfair that a part is defective and all car owners have to pay the $350 to have corrected. There wasn't an incident/accident but I thought you should know. Thank you.
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, she heard an unusual sound that came from the engine. The problem occurred numerous of times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer mechanic diagnosed the failure of drive belt. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,427. Lb.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact sporadically heard a loud squealing noise coming from the engine. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the accessory drive belt/ belt tensioner assembly failed. The contact would be responsible for the $500 repair costs. The technician also stated that the manufacturer issued TSB number 02107 (engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys) pertaining to this failure. The manufacturer stated that because the vehicle exceeded 36,000 miles, they would not assume any liability. The failure and current mileages were 42,000. Updated 10/14/08. Updated 10/16/08.
Sorry it is not a serious problem. The tensioner assembly (16620-22013) was replaced because I noticed a chirping noise in the motor area. The belt v-ribbed (90080-91139-83 was replaced because of wear caused by tensioner failure.