Instrument Panel Problems of Toyota Corolla

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Corolla. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from under the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated the failure was caused by a burnt ground wire and the daylight running light which failed due to the burnt wire. The relay assembly and running light were replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated due to the age of the vehicle, they could not provide assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

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The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. While the contact was driving approximately 50 mph, the check engine warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to stall. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic where they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic twice where the contact was informed that the failure was related to the computerized system. The diagnostic test was being performed on the vehicle when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. While driving approximately 35 mph, the engine shut down and the engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the electronic control module (ecm) failed. The parts for the repair are currently on backorder; therefore, the vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 32,000. Updated 6/4/09 updated 06/09/09.

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- the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact started the ignition. Suddenly, the anti-lock brake system and brake warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The traction control system warning indicator began to blink. The warning indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was able to continue operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician cleaned ice and snow from the speed sensor connection. In addition, the electrical wires exhibited corrosion which were cleaned. The front brakes were replaced on three separate occasions as a result of premature wear. The failure mileage was 15,979. Js.

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The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Corolla. While driving 40 mph, the contact noticed that the mileage on the odometer was not increasing. He initiated the trip odometer but, after traveling 250 miles, the odometer still did not increase. The odometer will not exceed 299,999 miles. The failure is a serious issue because the vehicle will not pass inspection with the same mileage as the previous year. The manufacturer is aware of the failure, but they are not providing a remedy. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 299,999. Updated 06/03/08. Updated 05/30/08.

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Instrument cluster is unreadable in daytime.

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The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. For a year the check engine light was illuminated. The emissions inspector stated the transmission sensor caused the light to illuminate and needed to be replaced. The dealer has not diagnosed the failure. There are no existing recalls. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

Ltr from congressman on behalf of constituent who has concerns about darkening of the odometer on his 2008 Toyota Corolla. The instrument panel dimmed in the sunlight and was unreadable.

2008 Toyota Corolla with unreadable odometer dial. Consumer states that the dial becomes unreadable in the sunlight because it dims. He has stated that the defect also exists in other 2008 Toyota Corollas.

This is an addendum to complaint odi # 10204519. . I was at deluca Toyota today to have my tire problem checked again ( complaint odi# 10200011), and I explained to the service person garry bradley about the problem with not being able to read the speedometer once the tilt wheel was tilted in a safe and comfortable position for me to drive. . He explained that there was nothing they could do since this was considered a "design flaw". . They gave me a car to drive while they were inspecting my 2007 Corolla and this car a 2008 Toyota solara has the exact same "design flaw". . Once the wheel is tilted so that I can drive safely and comfortably I can only see " 0-20 mph on the left side of the speedometer" and on the right side I can only see " 140 mph and more", anything in between 20 mph & 140 mph is not visible to me. . I guess Toyota is discriminating against all of us that are short or we shouldn't drive their cars if we want to be safe. . I feel that this is a severe safety issue. . Why put the tilt wheel option in their vehicles if you cannot use them safely. .

On 5/30/07 I picked up a 2007 Toyota Corolla ce. . At the time of the test drive I did not notice this safety issue & perhaps it was due to the distraction of the sales person's constant talking. . Since I am short I need to move the seat up forward to be comfortable when driving & to be able to see clearly, but once I move the seat forward & tilt the steering wheel so that I can drive comfortably & safely I cannot see all of the speedometer readings. . On the left I can see 0-20 mph & on the right I can see 90-110 mph anything in between is not at eye level & I cannot see the speedometer readings. . When I drive in order to see my speed I need to take my eyes off the road look down & under the top part of the steering wheel. . Obviously this is extremely dangerous when doing 70 mph on a parkway which I needed to do & I consider it to be a safety issue with this Toyota. . I cannot believe that Toyota actually put this out on the market. How did this vehicle pass safety tests ? also, on this exact same vehicle I have filed a complaint on the tires odi # 10200011 which I am still having a serious safety problem with. . Has Toyota sacrificed consumer safety for production & income ? this is not my first new car but it has become a horrific experience for me and I am afraid that these vehicle problems will become my statistic. . Communications with Toyota have been unsuccessful. .

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla le. The contact stated that there is a defect in the design of the control panel. He stated that all the indicators on the control panel are red in color against a black background. The indicators are also very thin. At night, the control panel is very easy to read. During the day, especially a sunny day, the indicators are not visible at all. The contact is most concerned with not being able to see the speed that he is driving on the speedometer. He stated that this is an everyday occurrence. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 390 and failure mileage was 30.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. When the vehicle is started, the instrumental panel lights dim and the air bag icon dims. The dealer stated that it was a factory defect that could not be corrected. The manufacturer stated that repairing the instrumental panel could cause other failures, and possibly a warranty violation. The dealer advised the contact to pay for the repair out of pocket. The speed and fuel type were unknown. The current mileage was 5,000 and failure mileage was 20. Updated 04/08/08.

: the contact stated the sunlight diminished the visibility of the instrument panel. The dealership determined this was how the vehicle was designed, but suggested tinting the windows, to limit the amount of sunlight in the vehicle.

: the contact stated without incident, the airbag light illuminated on and off. The dealership determined the connections were loose. The connections were tightened and the code was reset. The consumer was told the air bag would probably not deploy if the light was flashing. Updated 11/21/06.

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- the contact stated that on a bright sunny day the dashboard lights on the 2006 Toyota Corolla with 500 failure mileage became dim. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice. The dealer agreed that it was important to be able to see the instrument panel display, but claimed that there was nothing that they could do. The current mileage was 5,000. Update*4/23/07 *.

Letter on behalf of constituent, dissatisfied with NHTSA's response to his concerns re the darkening of the odometer during daylight hours on his 2008 Toyota Corolla, want to know why NHTSA won't open an investigation.

2007 Toyota Corolla with dash board concerns customer states that he is unable to read the speedometer or tac on a clear day* the consumer stated that the speedometer is very hard to read on a clear day. The consumer stated he contacted the dealership who informed him there was no defect. The consumer stated he tried to return the vehicle to the dealer but to no avail.