Problems with 2005 Toyota Corolla ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

I only have 44,000 miles on my 2005 toyota corolla and the air compressor went out. i have read that this problem has occurred in numerous corollas from the same year. i believe this needs to be looked into and recalled or i will sell my car and never buy a toyota again. i will also post on social media about toyota's negligence and mistreatment of customers. i have a 2 year old daughter that needs air conditioning, so i am very upset over this issue. it is not just an "inconvienence" as it was called by toyota's "customer service". please sort this issue. *tr

While driving on pr highway, within 10 mts, the car's engine stopped having enough time to park the car on the emergency side road. when i saw smoke coming out the hood, i grabbed by belongings and walked away from the car. while i'm calling my husband i saw the car in flames. on dec. 28, 2015 i submitted an investigation with toyota of pr in relation to the fire on my car on dec 24, 2015. until this date i haven't received any response regarding their case # [xxx]. when i call customer service critical cases coordinator, her only response is that i will receive a written notice from head office. i've being 2 month without a car to get to work and i feel frustrated in the manner toyota has treated my situation even when i authorized them to pick up and examine the car after the incident. by the way i still have the burned car in front of my house in case they need additional data. i will appreciate if you could guide me as to my rights or options being that the car was in excellent conditions and i expected some kind ...

While commuting one summer morning, my vehicles a/c went from blowing cold to hot air instantaneous. i then went without a/c for a period of two weeks, luckily i was on tdy and did not have my young children. i took the vehicle to the dealership and they said a rock punctured the a/c condenser. toyota has issued a technical service bulletin(ac002-06), indicating that the a/c condenser is not properly protected. *tr

My air conditioner stopped working. i read up on this matter and found out that condenser is a problem with the 2005-2006 corolla and they suggested filing a complaint with this website so that you would be aware that there is a problem. thanks! *tr

2005 toyota corolla. consumer writes in regards to registration and emission results *tgw the consumer stated he was unable to register his vehicle, because the dmv requested a smog emissions compliance letter stating the vehicle complied with or net us federal safety and california emissions standards. the consumer stated the vehicle was manufactured in canada.

.......toyota has issued a technical service bulletin indicating that the a/c condenser is not properly protected the number for this report is ac002-06. however, toyota has redesigned the corolla to corrected it in 2007 but did not do anything for the 2005 and 2006 year models. living in the southern united states where summer temperatures reach 120 degrees this a health hazard due to extreme heat. *tr

Ac stopped working in peak summer heat. after researching, realized that this is a common problem in toyotas made before 2006. toyota has a technical service bulletin ac002-06 which implies that the a/c condenser is not protected. the cost to replace is $600 and will go out around 50k. if you look at the a/c condenser on these cars vs. 2007-2009 toyota has added a plastic cover to cover the hole left in 2005-2006. this is a safety issue for the warm states in the south. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. the contact stated that she received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. after having the repairs performed, the contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the vehicle decelerated into a lower gear and exhibited a loud, abnormal screeching noise. the contact shifted into neutral and shut off the engine. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was advised that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure and the current mileages were approximately 163,900.

Check engine light came on. drove for approximately 20 minutes more when engine completely shut off causing car to rapidly decelerate and near-miss rear-ending. *tr

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. *tr

2005 toyota corolla. consumer writes in regards to engine control module recall notice *tgw

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. the contact stated that her vehicle would not start. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who informed her that the mobilizer system failed which was the reprogramming of the key system. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the repairs were previously performed by the dealer who replaced the ecm control. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 47,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. the contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer for nhtsa recall number: 10v384000 engine and engine cooling; however, the repair did not correct the failure and the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that located the failure within the computer immobilizer unit. the dealer stated the failure was not due to the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current miles were 47,277.

2005 toyota corolla. consumer states problem with ecm *tgw when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for the recall, she was informed a problem had occurred. the dealer stated there was a communication error between the ecm and scan tool. the dealer suspected the replacement ecm was defective, so they ordered another ecm. the next day, the replacement ecm was still giving a communication error and in order to complete the recall, they technician would have to cut in and figure out which wire was not connected. the consumer was then informed there would be a charge of $200. the consumer stated it was unethical for toyota to offer to fix a problem without stating up front of a potential cost. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). after repairs, the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the computer had not yet adjusted. the failure persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where she was advised that the fuel tank top was not secured. the contact was not satisfied with the diagnosis because he never had a problem with the vehicle and was sure that the fuel top was secured correctly. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 19,600.