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2009 Toyota Corolla Problems and Repairs

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#979 of 1000 Re: 2009+ Toyota Corolla Problems and Repairs... [scooby123] by mcdawgg

Jan 29, 2013 (10:10 am)

Replying to: scooby123 (Jan 29, 2013 9:01 am)
Sorry, I've never seen another complaint like this. I also check toyotanation.com frequently, but have not seen any issues like you described. Your insurance company will likely cover it.

#981 of 1000 2009 corolla by roadtripper1

Jan 30, 2013 (7:56 am)

I stopped at a Toyota dealer in another state last fall while on a road trip, and was told the noise indicated I needed a new water pump, so I had mine replaced. Upon returning home, I learned of a recall for that, and kept waiting to hear from Toyota. Today I called my local dealer, and was told my car was not included in the recall. Is that because I was over the 60,000 mile warranty? I am very disappointed, and after having 8 Toyotas between my husband and me, my Toyota loyalty is going down the tubes. Can someone tell my why my car would not be in the recall?

#982 of 1000 Re: 2009 corolla [roadtripper1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jan 30, 2013 (8:56 am)

Replying to: roadtripper1 (Jan 30, 2013 7:56 am)
that recall was for the electric water pumps on hybrid Toyotas I believe.

#983 of 1000 Re: 2009 corolla [Mr_Shiftright] by mcdawgg

Jan 30, 2013 (10:20 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 30, 2013 8:56 am)
Yes, that is correct. And recalls are for safety-related issues. If a water pump fails and starts a fire, then it would be a recall. If a water pump just fails, no recall.

#984 of 1000 Re: 2009 corolla [mcdawgg] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jan 30, 2013 (10:30 am)

Replying to: mcdawgg (Jan 30, 2013 10:20 am)
It's my opinion that water pumps are more or less expendable items, so any failure at about 80,000 miles or higher would be "normal" in my view. Prior to 80K, I'd be disappointed, and prior to 60K I'd probably not care because I'd be under warranty in most cars.

#985 of 1000 Re: 2009 corolla [roadtripper1] by terceltom

Jan 30, 2013 (1:21 pm)

Replying to: roadtripper1 (Jan 30, 2013 7:56 am)
The pumps were bad in the 2009's. I had mine replaced under warranty in 2011 with 15,000 miles on then car. In fact, I didn't even ask, my Corolla was in for routine service when they replaced it, no questions asked. I don't believe it was a recall but there was a TSB issued for the 2009 water pumps. As I understand it, if an owner has a water pump problem the Toyota dealer has the preapproval (because of the TSB) from Toyota to go ahead and replace/repair the issue, in this case the water pumps on the 2009's. A recall would only pertain if there was a safety issue with the problematic componant or part on the particular model and year.

#986 of 1000 Re: 2009 corolla [terceltom] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jan 30, 2013 (2:34 pm)

Replying to: terceltom (Jan 30, 2013 1:21 pm)
There is a TSB for certain specific VIN #s, and it only applies to the 60,000 mile warranty.
 
See: T-SB-0362-09
 
Rev1
 
October 14, 2009

#987 of 1000 my corolla has electrical issues by joysmom

Feb 09, 2013 (11:39 am)

i have a 2009 corolla i am having a ton of issues with it and im not happy they anti theft key/ computer system thing is acting up and i have to trick my car into thinking that im not actually trying to steal it. I also have a issue with my stereo, it has a short in it somewhere and it makes the speaker pop, i took it to the dealership and they cant diagnose it because they cant get it to act up for them does anyone else have these issues? i also have a problem with the idle it is sticking my car only has 48,000 miles on it and i cant seem to get the problems to stop popping up, im not happy with the dealership or the car itself. does anyone have this many problems with their car or do i need to take this lemon back?

#988 of 1000 AC problems by kcunlimited

Feb 11, 2013 (2:49 pm)

I bought a used 2008 Toyota Carolla and afer 18 months of ownuing it with an extended warranty my AC is out and is not covered. I paid almost $200 for an AC service and diagnostics and the only thing they found is the air conditioning works it is just not connecting somehwhere in the computer system. The compressor works, the fan, the switch ect. there is just no cold air coming out, just warmer air. Does anyone know what could be wrong?? I paid 13,000 for car and warranty and now I have NO air conditioning and summer is coming up fast and we have foster children! HELP!!
KAT

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