Engine Belts And Pulleys Problems of Toyota Corolla - part 1

1st of all fix your site I have to now write everything over again& again. Fix this. I was on freeway west on I-10 turned off on washington st. Exit& warning light &buzzer showing battery flashing&30 seconds my p. S. Light flashes& lost power&steering& was able to veer into parking lot. If this would have happened 3 minutes earlier I would have been run down by heavy traffic. In less than 2 minutes I lost power& steering. Don,t think I will ever feel safe driving this car again. After replacing altanator-waterpump-thermostat-timing belt-spark plugs-crankshaft position sensor& camshaft sensor. Still cranks but won't start. Engine rotates but won't turn over or start.

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One month after buying my car from another consumer, I noticed the oil was low. I filled full the first day I got it and had not put any serious mileage on it. Two weeks later I start to hear this ticking noise and realized the oil filter needed changed the prior week. Changed it. Nothing happened. This ticking occurs on start up, gets louder with the rpm, and vibrates the entire car at stops. Took my car to Toyota the next month thinking it was the accelerator belt or the connection rod bearing plate. They had me pay pay 120$ to take off the valve hood only to tell me I needed a new engine and there was nothing they could do. I did a bunch of research after this and hundreds of consumers have complained about the overconsumption of oil from this year's model leading to the failure of many engines. Toyota still hasn't admitted fault for this and there has not been a recall when there should be. This is supposed to be an �honest, reliable� company but if they expect consumers to pay 2 to 6 thousand dollars for a new engine that was their fault. . . I will not support them through buying their products again. Frankly it's sickening to read that after 10 years they won't be on the hook for this faulty product's design. While I understand those were tough times, we are still feeling the 2008 recession through this faulty product and a company that does not hold up to their name.

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Engine light on. Belt fell off vehicle. Engine overheated. Waterpump failure.

2000 Toyota Corolla. Consumer writes in regards to cam belt fractured, ruining the engine.

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On April 19th, 2014, at about 1:30 pm, myself and my wife left our friend's home in los altos hills, CA. As we left the driveway at about 5 mph on baker ln, the car went into a sudden, uncontrollable acceleration mode, reaching speeds 50 - 60 mph. Within about 1000 - 1500 ft we approached a the intersection of baker ln and purissima rd. , all the while desperately trying to press the brake, applying hand brake and shifting to neutral. Against this sudden burst of acceleration, the car went off the road at that intersection, and fell into a ditch and stopped by a tree trunk. Both of us were injured with multiple internal/ external fractures, but we were conscious; my wife in the passenger seat had more grievous injuries, including an open wound of broken bone in ankle and severe spinal cord injuries, and was screaming with pain. Once I collected myself, I called 911 and the fd/ paramedics responded and we were hauled from the ditch by cutting open the car doors. We were transported to stanford medical center in palo alto, after which we were shifted to our hmo, after about 10 days in icu. I am now discharged and rehabilitating/ getting physical therapy at home, while my wife is still at a rehab center, over 10 weeks after the accident. At the time of the accident, the weather, visibility and road conditions were excellent; both of us had our seat belts firmly in place; no cell phone was being used; I had my foot on the brake and off the accelerator all the time; air bags deployed as expected. Since both of us were critically injured, we could not initiate/ pursue any legal action against Toyota and surrendered the vehicle (which was totaled) to my insurer, farmers. We strongly feel that Toyota is fully responsible for the defective acceleration system and causing serious bodily injury and mental trauma for both of us. We should be compensated by Toyota.

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On 9/12/2012 the engine light came on and I drove the car to the dealership, the service rep said that they reset the sensor and everything should be ok. On Jan 15,13 I took the car back to the Toyota dealership for the 60,000 miles maintenance. Only thing that was said to be found was the fan belt was needing to be replaced. On Jan 24 while driving to the usaf base, the car started making noise and jerking. When I stopped at the gate to show my I. D. The guard told me that it sounded like my engine was dying, and go to the mechanic ASAP. I turned around and went straight to the Toyota dealership. The engine light came back on and it took me 45 min to get to Toyota bc the car would not accelerate past 20 mph (that should have been a 10 min drive). The service rep told me that the air flow meter sensor was dirty and frozen and they cleaned and reset it. On Friday Feb 1st the car was towed back to Toyota because it would not drive out the drive way. Toyota rep ran a diagnostic and said the computer engine was faulty and a new ecm would need to be put in. This car only has 66,000 miles! the rep told me that there were recalls on the 2005-2008 model Toyota Corollas and that I need to get a recall letter from Toyota USA so they can fix the car (I never got the letter that was supposedly sent out sept 2010). I called Toyota corporate on 4 separate occasions on Feb 4 and was told that I could not get a letter faxed or emailed here to germany to get my car repaired. A rude representative name [xxx] said that it would take an unknown amount of time to get a recall letter sent through the mail. I don't have an unknown amount of time. I am due to leave germany in a week on military orders! in the days of technology, we can put a man on the moon but Toyota USA can't send an electronic recall letter to Toyota germany to have one of their faulty vehicles repaired? shame on Toyota! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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Tl - the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph the battery and check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the water pump pulley broke and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 55,000. Pm.

I had to replace the serpentine belt, because it was squeaking (dry and cracked); I complained to Toyota about having to replace it after such a short time but was told basically that they didn't care, since the car was out of warranty. I have had ongoing - and I thought unrelated - issues with the gears slipping but couldn't identify a cause. In January 2015, I had an accident because the gears slipped. On July 17, 2015, I had the serpentine belt replaced for a second time, because it was starting to squeak again. Much to my surprise, the new belt, not made by Toyota, solved the other problems I've had with shifting (my car is a manual transmission). The mechanic said that he had heard complaints from other Toyota owners about having to replace the serpentine belt, a part that should last approx. 100,000 miles/10 years, after only 3 years. It was his opinion that the belt was defective. The difference a new, non-Toyota belt has made to my car - unexpectedly resolving the other issues I was having - has convinced me that Toyota is making a defective and dangerous product, one that they fail to acknowledge.

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I have a loud knock/rattle noise on cold startup on my 2009 Corolla. I thought it was the belt. But, after replacing belts on schedule maintenance, problem still persist. On several occasions, the engine would start but running in abnormal sound with constant big vibrations. Looking up online to see if this is a common problem for the 2009 Corolla, I am surprised this is wide spread problem and that Toyota knows about it and even issued the repair the bulletin. According to the bulletin, this noise was caused by the defective camshaft timing gear assembly, which affect 2009-2010 Corolla and matrix. I don't know how any other owner will have the same problems, and that someday it might cause big accident when the assembly failed while driving on the freeway. I could not understand why Toyota did not issue a recall when they knew there is this problem on the parts. I sincerely hope NHTSA will investigate this issue.

2009 Toyota Corolla. Consumer states issues with screeching noise the consumer stated the noise would occur, when she started the vehicle, followed by the battery light illuminating. The battery light would eventually go off and then the vehicle would make the screeching noise again. The problem started intermittently in October and one day it completely drained the battery. The battery was replaced and the issue continued, becoming more frequent. When the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, they informed her the problem was the drive belt, which was replaced. The noise continued and a hot burning smell appeared after the screeching noise. The consumer went to get a second opinion and was informed the problem was the clutch pulley in which a recall had been issued, but not for her model. The consumer then went back to the dealer with the new information and was told she needed a new alternator. The consumer also stated there was an issue with the vehicle idling in a strange manner. The vehicle randomly vibrated and idled very low when stopping at a red light or stop sign.

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.

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Received a safety recall from Toyota for my 2006 Toyota Corolla s for engine control module (ecm). I scheduled an appointment to have the part replaced. I took off work and dropped my car off at the dealer, sloan Toyota in devon, PA. I received a call shortly after saying the part was not there and would be ordered, then they tried told me about a belt they could repair for me in the amount of $150. 00. I declined that service and picked my car up. I received an email a week later saying my car was scheduled for service during the time I would be at work. I called and was told an automated email goes out a week after service has not been completed and they were still waitng on the part to come in for this safety recall. They said I would receive a call and here it is 4 months later and have not heard if the part ever came in or not. My understanding from reading the safety recall was that the part was at the dealer. I received an urgent safety recall follow up letter today, July 23, 2011 saying my car has not been taken in for service as of this time and needs to. I am not taking another day off from work just to take my car and then told the part is still not in. If Toyota issues a safety recall then the parts should already be at the dealer's before people call in to schedule service, or at least tell the people they have to order the part and they will call when it has arrived.

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The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that he took his vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance. After the vehicle was inspected there was a crack in the v belt which was a part of the engine. The belt was previously replaced at 14,000 miles and had failed again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that he had to pay $192 for the repairs since the warranty expired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed him that the previous repair parts were only guaranteed for a year. The contact will have to pay the repair cost. The failure mileage was 59,215. Updated 05/04/11.

2006 Toyota Corolla. Consumer states failure of the central computer and brake failure caused a crash the consumer stated when her daughter applied the brake to reduce her speed to steer around another vehicle, the brakes locked up and steering the vehicle became difficult. Ultimately, her daughter collided with another vehicle. When she attempted to move the vehicle, the vehicle had stalled. Also, the air bags failed to deploy and she strongly impacted the seat belt causing injury to her shoulder. The consumer stated ecu was replaced last April at a cost of $700. A reading of the ecu the following day, showed there was no accident. The consumer believed the ecu may have caused the abs to lock up. The vehicle was declared a loss by the insurance company.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the accessory belt broke in the engine. The charging system light illuminated on the instrument panel, instructing her to not drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the belt was replaced under warranty. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the dealer would perform the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 4,600.

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Squeak from engine in 3/4/08 with 15,800 miles. I can only hear out of one ear so this squeak was only evident when I was next to a building (drive thru at bank). Not screaming like fan belts tend to do. Toyota said "belt glazed over causing belt to slip at pulleys, replaced belt, noise no longer present at this time. " now at 33,359 the ecm had to be fixed and they said "the drive belt tensioner and drive belt need to be replaced costing over $400. " the same belt that was replace a little over 15,000 miles before. I did not have them do the work but it will have to be fixed because if the belt breaks then the car is dead, much like the ecm problem (which was a large pain in the. . . ). There will be an incident if I don't get it fixed. And again I cannot hear a squeak unless a really listen or again I pull up to a building.

Prior to January 1, 2010 started hearing squealing noise coming from engine. At regular maintenance intervals brought to the attention of service departments and was told this was not unusual due to moisture build up on belts. Accepted explanation at Toyota dealerships. Noise continued to get worse so took in again on January 17, 2010 - mileage @ 50,496. Tensioner assy. Was replaced (not under warranty) @ a cost of $368. 18. A couple of days later the same noise returned. Continued to bring to the attention of service department at regular maintenance interval 3/27/10-mileage @53,192 and they could not duplicate the noise I was hearing. Noise continued and got worse - took back to dealership on 8/16/10-mileage @58,411, again they could not duplicate the noise? noise continued every day - all the time. Took back to dealership on 11/26/10 - mileage @61,521. They replaced tensioner assembly @ no cost and was told my timing chain tensioner was leaking oil and the belt tensioner was leaking too? what the [xxx]? service manager suggested I call 1-800-331-4331 to file a complain, I did so on 11/29. Case #[xxx]. I was told the tensioner assembly (3 year/36,000miles) was not under warranty at the initial repair and the timing chain repair is not under warranty either (5 year/60,000 mile) which will cost me $173. 00. My point here is that taking into consideration all the recalls for Toyota vehicles -- Toyota can't possibly hold the consumer to the warranties they have in place. It is apparent to me that the parts are defective and I don't feel I should have to pay anything for these repairs. As of today, I am still hearing the same noise when I crank my car from the tensioner assembly just replaced on 11/26. Toyota should reimburse me for all the defective parts/labor/and my personal time/mileage to get this repair done and the repair to the timing chain should be at no cost to me. There should be a recall on this too. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate and attempted to stall. The contact engaged the accelerator pedal so that the vehicle would not stall at all. The vehicle was taken into the dealer where they stated that there was excess carbon build up in the throttle body from a new battery that was installed. The dealer then performed a throttle body cleaning which removed the carbon build up. The contact stated that within the last 3 to 4 months the problem continued to occur. The dealer was not contacted and there have been no diagnostic test or repairs. The failure mileage was 33000 and the current mileage was 36000. Updated 12/03/10. The consumer stated it felt as though the engine was going to stall. According to the service invoice, the dealer stated the engine belt was glazed and the tensioner had lack of tension. Updated 12/14/10.

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Very often, my 2009 Corolla will have a very low idle, the car acts as it is going to stall. It shudders, the tach drops low, but then will come back up. It happens several times per week when I am either backing up or going from a stop into first gear. I have driven only manual transmissions for over 26 years, and this is the first vehicle I have owned that this has happened with. I fear I will be hit from behind, or t-boned when the car acts as if it wants to stall. It never has stalled, but it frightens us. As I mentioned, the car shudders, shakes when this happens to us. We feel it may have something to do with a low idle problem, either with the electronics or software. We have taken it back to the dealer a few times, but it's the famous "can not duplicate" answer. We only drive this vehicle usually from April to late October. We live in the snowbelt of ohio and drive our 4x4 Jeep Nov. Through March. I also drive a 2001 manual transmission Honda civic, with never theses issues. I can't give incident dates, this happens frequently during each week, ever since I took delivery of this car in March, 2008. Again, this is a 2009 Corolla s.

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.

I recently traded in a Ford explorer on a 2003 Toyota Corolla. . 2 weeks after I bought the car the tensioner started to squeal and got worse progressively. At first I thought the belt was worn and got a new one,went to replace it and found that the bolt that holds the tensioner had snapped off due to the poor design of it. I was just notified by Toyota that I had to buy the new(correctly )designed tensioner at an additional cost to me of $180. 00 plus the labor to do it which involves unbolting the motor mounts and jacking the engine up!I am a contractor and if I do something wrong or something the customer doesn't like I eat the cost. Shouldn't Toyota's bad design be paid for by Toyota. I was going to trade in my Ford truck on a new Toyota truck but after this little experience I think I will stick with Ford.

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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.

I currently drive a 2003 Corolla and the belt squeak a lot. I work at Toyota myself and I know that every Toyota Corolla belt squeaks. It's not due to the fact on the drive belt but the belt tensioner. I was told by the service advisor that only people that are under the warranty will be replace but that's a outrage. Toyota already knew that the belt tensioner was a bad design and they made a new version to replace the 1st design. I spent 140 bucks to buy the part and the squeak weak away. Every 9th generation Corolla should have a recall on this belt tensioner thing because my car was slipping and losing horsepower. I kept the old part in case you want me to ship it to you. I hope this problem will be resolved.

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.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. He checked the fan belt and heard a knocking sound. He has not taken the vehicle to the dealer because he hoped there was a recall available. The failure and current mileages were 65,000.

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2004 Toyota Corolla drive belt cracked at about 5k miles I have a 2004 Corolla which is maintained regularly at darcars Toyota of silver spring, maryland. When I had my car oil changed at mileage 53200, the service representative told and showed me that my car's drive belt has many, many cracks on it. They told me I need to replace it with a new belt and will be charged $210. Toyota officially recommends an initial inspection of drive belt at 60k/72 months, 15k thereafter. It means before 60k miles there should be fine. I sent an email to Toyota and asked them if my car has a quality problem. In their reply, they refused to answer my question. Toyota is famous for their vehicle excellent quality, but it looks not in my case.

Automatic tensioner failed. Bearing makes terrible squeaking sound when cold. Getting worse as months go by. Also worse in cold, wet weather. Brought car to dealer. They said it's not covered in basic warranty. Didn't get extended warranty. Is this right? seems like a defective part. Seems like it should be covered under drive train warranty. Have seen same problem with 2 other corrolla's from similar years. Why doesn't Toyota replace this part as part of regular warranty?.

My Toyota Corolla 2000's timing belt "slipped" causing the malfunction lights to go on and the engine suddenly died on highway 17 in santa cruz. We managed to pull the car over to the shoulder of the mountainous road just in time to avoid an accident. We had our five year old son in the car!.

Changed design from timing chain to belt 2 months after release. Bolt attaching timing chain sprocket to cam shaft overtightened at factory causing thousands of dollars of damage to cam timing chain and sprocket and several other parts, and leaving me stranded in a national forest 45 miles from nearest services with no cell phone reception.

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Consumer was driving at 55 mph and suddenly the engine made a noise. Then, vehicle slowed, and the serpentine belt came off. Consumer had a mechanic examine the vehicle, and it was discovered the bolt connecting the serpentine belt to the engine broke. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the same defect was found.

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The engine of a 1998 Toyota Corolla died while driving on the highway. The germain Toyota of columbus examined the car and identified the timing chain tensioner failure as the cause of the engine damage. Replacement engine is needed. Toyota refuses to pay for the repair because they consider this wear an tear and also because the failure happened after warranty has expired. This type of wear an tear is not common on a 1998 Toyota with 82000 miles. Furthermore, Toyota's owner's manual supplement does not mention any maintenance requirement on timing chain tensioner. The only reference is in page 45, 90,000 miles maintenance log under "additional maintenance items for special operating conditions", which indicates 'replacing timing belt except for Corolla'. The manual specifies maintenance requirements for up to 120,000 miles. A consumer should not be held responsible for wear & tear of a component when the manufacturer does not specify the need for maintenance. I believe this failure is caused by a manufacturing defect or a design deficiency. Paid 2375 for a used replacement engine.

The contact stated there has been a tapping noise in the engine for nearly two years. When the vehicle was cold the noise was loud. But, as the engine warmed up the noise became softer. However, the tapping noise became louder. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership, and they could not find a the cause of the problem. He took the vehicle to a local mechanic, and he suggested he look up technical service bulletin (TSB) 628673 concerning the belts and associated pulleys. The vehicle has not been back to the mechanic for repairs at this time.

I no longer own this vehicle, but it was a 1996 Toyota Corolla, and I hope the information I provide here can help somehow with any current investigations. Around 100,000 miles, I took my car to a non-dealer mechanic to replace my timing belt as a matter of maintenance. After this replacement, my cruise control never worked again, and I noticed that in moments of deceleration (either in braking or coasting) that the engine would suddenly race and I could feel the gas pedal pull from its resting position. Please note that the model I've indicated is inaccurate -- I don't recall what the model was as I no longer own the vehicle. I've been as specific as I can be. I just thought it might prove useful. The incident date is also inaccurate as this occurred frequently enough to notice, but not often enough or severely enough to warrant my taking to a dealer.

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Serpentine drive belt along with its hydraulic tensioner gives clattering noise on cold start and low speed acceleration. There has been a TSB eg01501 about this issue. Toyota certified mechanic told me it is very dangerous driving with this noise. The belt tensioner may break, which can cause severe crash.