general problems of the 2013 Toyota Corolla

The paint on my 2013 Toyota Corolla, super white (040), is peeling extensively down to the primer on the roof, hood, trunk, and door frames and pillar areas. Toyota previously acknowledged this issue as a manufacturing defect affecting 2008–2017 Corollas and issued a warranty enhancement program to address it. My vehicle’s claim for assistance was denied solely due to the program expiration, even though the defect persists. The peeling is widespread, severe, and not consistent with normal wear or environmental exposure. The metal surfaces are exposed, increasing the risk of corrosion. I am submitting this complaint to document the defect and Toyota’s refusal to assist despite prior acknowledgment.

White paint peeling off, it looks like Toyota haven’t painted this car with primer before the base coat.

Clean title.

2013 Toyota Corolla. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for repairs made to vehicle related to a safety recall. The consumer stated he is being required to pay for recall repairs.

Toyota recall: takata air bag inflator purchased Dec 2 2016 at ron carter Cadillac. At time of purchase I asked if it had any takats parts. Answer was no. No mention of inflators being takata! called Toyota to see if it had any recalls last spring and I was told I would receive any recall notice. . . I asked again if any takata parts and was told no again but would be contacted if so in future if recalls. So Toyota did know they were on my vehicle ! I am disabled from back injury permanently and need to have a safe car. Please contact me at 832-493-1585 for further information. . There has been so much about takata airbags and inflators - how can they hide information and give out false info when questioned !!! fortunately no incidents so far !!! I will update my complaint when I can. Will put in today's date as recall was on cbs news this evening 1/9/2018.

My daughter has the 2013 Toyota Corolla and she was in a serious situation. She was followed by 3 people and when she stopped and parked her car the doors automatically unlocked and before she knew it someone opened her door and dragged her out of the car and she was jumped on by 3 people. Because her doors automatically unlocked my daughter was seriously injured. If the doors did not automatically unlock when you put the car in park she could have been safe. I have two Corollas. One I drive 2016 and one my daughter drives 2013 and they both have the same issue. I think their should be a recall because this is a serious issue. My daughter could have been beaten to death because her doors automatically unlocked but she was seriously injured. I will be filling more complaints until this is resolved.

Takata recall notice nothing happened.

I was driving in college park and this girl was driving so reckless it seemed like she was trying to race someone and she kept swerving in front of me but she almost hit me 5 times I literally I had to swerve my car to a crossing lane in the middle so much I was getting so pissed she was driving crazy as shit I don't know what the hell is wrong with but she shouldn't be driving and she's also a lyft driver and I don't she's fit for that bc she's crazy. She almost hit me a couple time if I didn't swerve we would've crashed. I had my 2 year old in the back seat and I was scared for him. Please get that girl some help.

Trunk latch is defective - randomly opens. Had it fixed for $350. Opens when driving and when parked. Toyota dealership said it was a recall with the 2009 model. Happened twice on 12/29/17 and had it fixed on 01/16/17.

I want my money back.

Dec 27 2015 around reno nv. It happened three times that day. I was breaking gently to come to a stop (because of a stop sign). The shifter was in "d". When the car speed decreased to around 10mph, the engine suddenly accelerated and the car lurched forward. I applied maximum pressure on the brake pedal to stop the car. The car stopped, the engine was idling after the stop. After the stop, everything went back to normal, till it happened the 2 other times this day (same scenario). Dec 29 2015 in south lake tahoe CA. I was driving at around 10mph in heavy traffic in downtown. Shifter was in "d". The car in front of me stopped. I depressed the brake pedal to stop. At that point the engine suddenly accelerated in full force. The car lurched forward. I applied full force on the brake pedal and at the same shifted in neutral. My car stopped just a couple inches of the car in front of me. Now in neutral and the car halted, the engine is redlining hitting the rev limiter and staying there. I shifted to "park" and turned off the engine. Waited for about 5 seconds. I started the engine and stayed in "park", immediately the engine revved up to red line and stayed there. I turned off the engine and waited about 5 seconds. I started the engine a second time, same thing, engine shoots up to red line and stay there. I turned off the engine and waited about 10 seconds. I started the engine a third time. This time, the engine stayed at idle and I could go normally. At the times of the problem, the temp. Was around -1 degree celsius. After the last occurrence, I stopped and checked if anything was in the way of the gas pedal. Nothing was in the way. Happens only at low speed, when you try to stop the car. This last occurrence decided me to write to you because the car put me in an unsafe situation and we very little time to react.

Driving on freeway and a/c completely stopped working on my 2013 Toyota Corolla. Will not work again. Took to dealer who stated no longer under warranty. Took to mechanic who found the a/c compressor solenoid is not working. Also there is no communication with the a/c amplifier. They suspect a faulty a/c amplifier and may need programming. Estimated $1600-$1700 to fix.

On July 3, 2015 when at first my car wouldn't start, I asked someone to look at my car and it was noticed that my brake fluid level was very low just to the point of empty. I was very concern because at no point prior to this discovery, the "brake" warning light did not flash or appear on to inform me to this issue! I called auto dealer and made an appointment for routine oil/maintenance service and requested that this matter be researched as to why no "brake" warning light worked; to also flush the brake system to check for air in the hose etc. . . ; however very disappointment with auto service reply: I was basically told that the brake fluid level was not low enough for the "brake" warning light to activated; however when the car eventually started; the brake pedal was very noisy and once brake fluid level filled, the noise stopped. I believe that due to the "brake" warning light not being activated was a great safety risk to myself as well as others.

Other thank you.

Our 2013 Toyota Corolla vehicle suddenly and without warning became stuck in a snow squall. The vehicle's headlights were on and driver was wearng a seatbelt, but also put on the vehicle's flashers to declare distress. A truck from the opposite direction apparently crossed over into my lane and hit my vehilce head on without warning. The 2013 Toyota Corolla's airbag did not deploy and driver of the 2013 Toyota Corolla (who was not driving as the vehicle was stuck in snow, but did still have her seatbelt on) required transport via ambulance to hospital for laceration to lip/chin area requiring 25 stitches and was later diagnosed with rib fractures.

For three weeks we have been wondering why our new Toyota Corolla is steaming hot inside. Since we use it solely to commute to school which is just 2 miles away, we solve the problem by winding down the windows. The kids were complaining that this car is exceptionally hot and we thought it absorbs and retains the summer heat due to its darker colour. Last weekend, we decided to drive an hour away from home. By the time we headed for home, it was afternoon and the vehicle was parked under the sun for about five hours. We turned on the ac in the hope to cool it down. Fifteen minutes later, I felt dizzy and drowsy. I struggled to keep myself awake. I was terrified to find that the ac is not just failing to cool the car down, it was emitting steaming hot air. We quickly wind down the windows to let the summer air in, which felt much cooler in comparison. The kids were very quiet and scared. As soon as we reached home, my son complained that his eyes felt very hot. His whole body felt very hot. He felt very tired and sleepy. First thing Monday morning, I sent the car back to the dealer. They found a leak and had the parts ordered. I have to drive the car home unfixed until the parts arrive. I am now still driving a new defective car without ac. Three days later, my son is still running a low grade fever and I dare not let him sit in the car with such poor ventilation under the hot summer sun. I come to realize that the ac was broken when the car was sold to me brand new.

When driving on the highway at approx. 60 mph the car wanders to the left. I could not get the car to drive straight. It kept drifting left. I held the steering wheel straight on center and the car kept drifting left. I had to hold tight to the steering and when I felt it drifting left, I had to constantly correct the steering to prevent from going into the other lane. I bought this car brand new and it has been to the dealer 4 times for the same drifting / steering / wandering problem. The car has less than 2300 miles on it and still has the same problem. Toyota tells me that the vehicle was fully repaired and working as designed. I don't trust this vehicle and I feel that this I am not going to wait for an accident to happen. My only recourse now is the lemon law. I bought a brand new car and I want it to drive like a brand new car. I don't think that is too much to ask.