2005 Toyota Corolla Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2005 Toyota Corolla, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 59,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “service bulletin” (10% of reports).
- 92engine and engine cooling complaints
- 59,500median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $930typical repair cost reported by owners
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Service bulletin: mentioned in 9 of 92 complaints (10%)
- Tgw consumer: mentioned in 7 of 92 complaints (8%)
- Engine control module: mentioned in 5 of 92 complaints (5%)
- Air conditioning: mentioned in 5 of 92 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the 2005 Toyota Corolla at $930, and half of them between $660 and $1,350.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 78 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 92 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Toyota Corolla engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Corolla | 1 | 0% | 1,500 |
| 2015 Corolla | 1 | 0% | 125,000 |
| 2014 Corolla | 2 | 1% | 990 |
| 2013 Corolla | 3 | 1% | 188,000 |
| 2011 Corolla | 7 | 1% | 175 |
| 2010 Corolla | 10 | 1% | 9,020 |
| 2009 Corolla | 42 | 3% | 13,500 |
| 2008 Corolla | 33 | 11% | 36,500 |
| 2007 Corolla | 68 | 8% | 30,000 |
| 2006 Corolla | 104 | 12% | 50,748 |
| 2005 Corolla | 92 | 11% | 59,500 |
| 2004 Corolla | 46 | 10% | 5,611 |
| 2003 Corolla | 92 | 13% | 29,285 |
| 2002 Corolla | 19 | 16% | 60,000 |
| 2001 Corolla | 31 | 23% | 66,725 |
| 2000 Corolla | 47 | 32% | 62,000 |
| 1999 Corolla | 20 | 13% | 62,000 |
| 1998 Corolla | 17 | 8% | 67,500 |
| 1997 Corolla | 4 | 3% | — |
| 1996 Corolla | 9 | 7% | 49,393 |
| 1995 Corolla | 8 | 5% | 198,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 corolla and corolla matrix vehicles. The engine control module (ecm) for the subject models equipped with the 1zz-fe engine and two-wheel drive may have been improperly manufactured. There is a possibility that a crack may develop at certain solder points or on varistors on the circuit board.
Risk: There are a variety of warnings and consequences associated with the defect. The engine warning lamp could be illuminated, harsh shifting could result, the engine may not start, or the engine could shut off while the vehicle is being driven. An engine shutoff while the vehicle is being driven increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the production number of the ecm and replace the ecm if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Toyota will mail an interim owner notification the middle of september 2010 to advise owners of this defect and recall. This interim notification will inform owners that they will receive a future notification when parts become available to have the free remedy performed on their vehicle. The safety recall began on november 29, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Toyota Corollas have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 92 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2005 Toyota Corolla (11% of the 854 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Toyota Corolla engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 59,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the 2005 Toyota Corolla?
Owners report a typical cost of $930 (half paid between $660 and $1,350), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2005 Toyota Corolla?
The most frequent phrase is “service bulletin”, in 9 of 92 complaints, followed by “tgw consumer” (7).
Other 2005 Toyota Corolla problems
See all 2005 Toyota Corolla problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Corolla years.