Seven problems related to engine rattling and whining sounds have been reported for the 2009 Toyota Corolla. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Toyota Corolla based on all problems reported for the 2009 Corolla.
Rattling noise from right side of the engine at start up or cold startups.
Immediately following a cold soak startup my 2009 Toyota Corolla makes a very loud rattle noise within the engine compartment for approximately 1-2 seconds. It will consistently do this upon cold startup, and is a known defect within the camshaft timing gear assembly of the vehicle. Please see attached documentation for more details, including the $896 repair quoted from the dealer (page 2). It is my understanding that this issue can eventually lead to more serious issues with the engine, and I think it is a shame that the dealer did not catch this earlier/ is now quoting such a high price for repair. It is my hope that something can be done to make Toyota better respect it's customer's satisfactions/safety, and take care of this known issue at no cost to it's customers.
Takata recall. Excessive oil consumption [one quart every 1200 miles] engine top end has a very loud rattling noise lasting about one to two minutes only if car has sat for a period of more than three to five hours.
Toyota has a TSB for 2009 - 2010 Corolla with the 2zr engine, it is t-sb-0087-09 brief engine knock/rattle noise at cold startup, my car has this problem and needs the camshaft timing gear assembly replaced. I called "Toyota care" at the recommendation of the local Toyota service manager. Toyota care said my VIN number was not included in this TSB and that it is out of warranty. (my Corolla was an early 2009 production model, mfd in 2/2008, in service begining in may of 2008 ( I believe) and that there is nothing they could do to help me. My VIN is not included in the range of eligible VIN numbers and is out of warranty. My Corolla has had the noise for a long time and only has appx. 60k miles on it, it is obviously a manufacturing flaw or error and Toyota should recall all 2009 Corollas for repair. The website Toyotanation and Corolland note many owners with the same problem. When the car cold starts it rattles for the first second like there is no oil in the motor, a very loud knock, this also occurs on warm starts after only a few hours of being parked, and sometimes while driving. My Corollas has had it's oil and filter changed every 5k miles since new; obviously not precipitated by neglect or abuse. Thank you for attention to this issue, sincerely, kris boggs.
My engine started making a rattle sound when starting it up. I searched online and found several complaints about this problem. It seems to be a defective cam shaft timing gear assembly, which is no longer covered by my warranty. I am upset that this has not been recalled, since it is a serious concern especially when it deals with the vehicle's engine. I hope Toyota will take responsibility for this. There are many people out there with the same problem. Toyota already has had several recalls for this vehicle, so why not back the engine?.
I noticed last month a "brief engine knock/rattle noise at cold startup. It has happened every cold start since last month. I did research on the internet, and found a TSB-0087-09 issue regarding this problem. Toyota has since corrected this problems on their 2010 models - but did nothing for the current owners of the 2009 models. With a engine any thing could happen regarding safety!!! I believe it is selfishness on the part of Toyota, for what I call a safety issue. The gear in the intake or exhaust is bad in the engine. Not knowing what it could lead too for elderly that love to drive these vehicles?!!! it is covered under power train warranty - 3 yr/60k. But this is a known problem defect on Toyotas manufacturing end - it should be covered no matter what. More people have this issue, and probably do not complain to this agency. Probably never think to - that is why you may not have more complaints regarding this issue (TSB-0087-09). I wish you would address this Toyota over in japan. Please keep me posted if any thing will come available for the unfortunate consumer!! sincerely,brad conrad landata1@yahoo. Com.
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle would make a rattling noise when first started. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there was a problem with the cam shaft. The dealer stated the cam shaft would need to be replaced, but wanted to do a 1,000 mile oil consumption test instead. The contact was concerned because the dealer stated the engine could also fail. The failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 94,000.