2011 Toyota Corolla problems
The Toyota Corolla (Japanese: トヨタ・カローラ, Hepburn: Toyota Karōra) is a series of compact cars (formerly subcompact) manufactured and marketed globally by the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. Introduced in 1966, the Corolla was the best-selling car worldwide by 1974 and has been one of the best-selling cars in the world since then. In 1997, the Corolla became the best-selling nameplate in the world, surpassing the Volkswagen Beetle. Toyota reached the milestone of 50 million Corollas sold over twelve generations in 2021.
The name Corolla is part of Toyota's naming tradition of using names derived from the Toyota Crown for sedans, with "corolla" Latin for "small crown". The Corolla has always been exclusive in Japan to Toyota Corolla Store locations, and manufactured in Japan with a twin, called the Toyota Sprinter until 2000. From 2006 to 2018 in Japan and much of the world, and from 2018 to 2020 in Taiwan, the hatchback companion had been called the Toyota Auris.
Early models were mostly rear-wheel drive, while later models have been front-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive versions have also been produced, and it has undergone several major redesigns. The Corolla's traditional competitors have been the Nissan Sunny, introduced the same year as the Corolla in Japan and the later Nissan Sentra, Nissan Sylphy, Honda Civic and Mitsubishi Lancer. The Corolla's chassis designation code is "E", as described in Toyota's chassis and engine codes.
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Common 2011 Toyota Corolla problems
The 2011 Toyota Corolla has faced several issues, primarily related to recalls and faulty electrical components. The most serious problem is the Takata rupturing airbag recall, which affected over 50 million vehicles worldwide and resulted in several fatalities. This recall affected five of the nine recalls on the 2011 Corolla, making it a significant concern for owners.
Another issue with the 2011 Corolla is unintended acceleration, which has been reported by drivers but not yet addressed by the NHTSA.
The 2011 Corolla has also faced electrical issues, including faulty seat wiring and power window switches. Toyota issued a recall for several models, including the 2011 Corollas, due to the power window switch's electrical equipment potentially short-circuiting, increasing the likelihood of a fire.
The power window switch isn't the only electrical issue that the 2011 Corolla faces. Recalls have also been issued for the seat heater wiring, which can potentially catch fire with or without a passenger present.
Despite these issues, the 2011 Toyota Corolla is still considered a reliable vehicle, with many owners rating it well at 4.3 out of five stars. However, potential buyers should be aware of these issues and ensure that all recalls have been addressed before purchasing a used 2011 Corolla.
Is 2011 a good year for Toyota Corolla?
Edmunds says. The 2011 Toyota Corolla compact sedan rides well and should be reliable, but is otherwise unremarkable in a segment full of more desirable choices.
How many miles will a 2011 Toyota Corolla last?
300,000 miles
But how many miles can a Toyota Corolla last? If you properly care for your Toyota and subject it to regular maintenance, your Corolla could easily last 10 years or 300,000 miles depending on its condition.
What was the recall on the 2011 Toyota Corolla?
2011 Toyota Corolla Recalls
During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
What is the most common issue of Toyota Corolla?
Some common problems with the Toyota Corolla include:
- Oil leaking/excessive oil use.
- Jerky acceleration.
- MAF sensor problem.
- Car vibrating.
Is the 2011 Toyota Corolla a reliable car?
2011 Toyota Corolla: Quick Overview
It scores above average in reliability. A single-engine is available for the Corolla, a 1.8L four-cylinder owners find to be underpowered.
What is the most common issue of Toyota Corolla?
Some common problems with the Toyota Corolla include:
- Oil leaking/excessive oil use.
- Jerky acceleration.
- MAF sensor problem.
- Car vibrating.
Which year Toyota Corolla is best?
Determining the "best" year for the Toyota Corolla depends on various factors, including reliability, updates, and consumer satisfaction. However, many enthusiasts and experts often highlight the 2014 and 2020 models as standout years for different reasons.
What was the recall on the 2011 Toyota Corolla?
2011 Toyota Corolla Recalls
During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
2011 Toyota Corolla car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Corolla problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Steering problems
- Service brakes problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2011 Toyota Corolla vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2011 Toyota Corolla
The NHTSA has received 582 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2011 Toyota Corolla. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2011 Toyota Corolla vehicles.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-22
- VIN: 2T1BU4EE4BC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the accelerator pedal was released, and the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while driving. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where it was diagnosed that the transmission valve body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-27
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTDBU4EE0BJ
- Components: SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
- Summary: 1.- Bolsa de aire. Si me lo solicita, por supuesto puedo llevarlo a inspección. 2.- Se puso en riesgo ya que pudo haber sido otro tipo de accidente y las bolsas de aire no se activaron. Yo usaba el cinturón de seguridad. 3.- No ha sido confirmado por un distribuidor local. 4.- No no ha sido inspeccionado por el fabricante. 5.- No hubo ningún tipo de luces o indicador de la falla de las bolsas de aire. I had an accident because a dog ran away on a road and hit my car in front and I was going at a speed of approximately 20 mph, breaking my front bumper and the airbags did not activate.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-04
- VIN: 2T1BU4EE9BC
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: While driving on a straight road steering wheel suddenly jerk hard left and right several times for just a few seconds and then went normal. This caused the car to cross lane into oncoming traffic. Fortunately steering went to normal before causing head on collision. I took the car into local Toyota dealer to be checked. They could not duplicate trouble. No warning lamps lit up and no fault codes per dealership technician.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-14
- VIN: 2T1BU4EE6BC
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: While driving my car seat seat (driver side) starts to over heat. I do not have heated car seats.but within the past few weeks I have noticed that my car seat started to heat up. At first I thought it was because it has been sitting in the sun all day, but as the driving progressed in the fact this is happened three times I feel that there is a flaw In the interior.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-12
- VIN: JTDBU4EE9BJ
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Fail to pass Texas vehicle safety & emissions inspection.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-21
- VIN: 2T1BU4EE4BC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Sunroof exploding while driving. Could cause safety issues if inner compartment was opened when the incident occurred. The vehicle has not been inspected yet but I will have a glass company replace the sunroof asap. No symptoms of any fault was present before the incident occurred.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-19
- VIN: JTDBU4EE8BJ
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Paint peeling on the roof.
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-01
- VIN: 2T1BU4EEXBC
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My Transmission On My 2011 Toyota Corolla Has Been Experiencing So Troubles .when being put into gear to drive it acts as if it's in Neutral and put on reverse the same thing . At first it was driving fine and Then a week later when you put it on driver I notice my rpms when getting ramped up but my it was slowly going up to 20 miles pre hour and you can fill it slipping. Now my car is undriveable
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-02
- VIN: 2T1BU4EE5BC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact also stated the air bag warning light was frequently illuminated; however, the warning light no longer was illuminating. The vehicle was previously repaired under an air bag recall. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired since. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,600.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-30
- Crash: 1
- VIN: jtdbu4ee0b9
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2011 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while her husband was driving at 15MPH, another vehicle ran through a red light and crashed into the front driver's side of the vehicle. No warning lights illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The police and the fire department arrived at the scene and a police report was filed. The contact stated that no injuries were reported on either side. The vehicle was totaled and towed to the service center. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-01
- VIN: 2T1BU4EE1BC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the headlights and fog lights were blinking then became inoperable. The air bags, oil, and fuel warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the tires were losing air. The contact had to plug an item into the aux for the glitch to stop. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-13
- VIN: 2T1BU4EE7BC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Sunroof suddenly exploded while driving 40 MPH on a highway No evidence of projectile was in the car. The glass was volcanoed up. It was around 50 degrees outside. I was immediately confused as to what happened. I was traveling in a merging lane and could have vered into the other lane and hit another car. Glass was Falling down onto me and the passenger seat. No police were called I took the vehicle to a glass repair. Insurance was not involved as my dectiable would not have been meet for the cost of the repairs. No warning or any symptoms the sunroof glass from the car. Itjust suddenly exploded for no reason.
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-13
- VIN: 2T1BU4EE0BC
- Components: AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: I was notified of the air bag recall a year ago but the car dealerships in my area does not have the parts and I need to use my vehicle daily. So I am not sure what to do from here for that but I believe that the appropriate time to remedy this recall has past already and the fact that we have our children riding with us and we are unaware that their life is in danger or because we can not get it fixed is not acceptable. Then on top of that I am having issues like when my 2011 Corolla is sitting idle it will rev up the engine without touching the gas pedal and does this randomly and without warning and also while I am driving around 55 MPH on the interstate or highway sometimes it will dramatically drop and lose about 10- 15 MPH speed for no reason and this happens randomly as well. And this fluctuation happens during cruise control the most so I no longer even use that function. Also both headlights have moisture in them and are so fogged up now that visibility is almost impossible at night now. Also the weather striping around all my windows have dry rotted and broke off and there is practically nothing left of stripping anymore. Then the center dash above the radio just broke and gave out under my phone holder while driving, it broke into about 15 different pieces. I know that my phone or the holder is even close to heavy enough to cause the dash panel to cave in like that. I called to get a price on the dash and it was like $250+ and who can afford that for a piece of plastic. Lastly my driver and passenger seat will get stuck if you try adjusting them and sometimes it will let you move the seat but to do so you have to hop up and down for several minutes and throughout the adjustment to get the seat to move in any direction.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-10
- VIN: 2T1BU4EE9BC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: CAR ACCELERATES HARD FROM STATIONARY IDLE. HAPPENING FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. YESTERDAY ACCELERATED FROM IDLE AT A 4 WAY STOP INTERSECTION ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. VERY SCARY. NOT COMFORTABLE USING IT UNTIL PROBLEM REMEDIED.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-25
- VIN: 2T1BU4EE1BC
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR BEGAN TO DRIFT SIDE TO SIDE, FEELING LIKE IT IS SLIDING ON ICE. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE AND HOPE TO BE ABLE TO GET SOME ANSWERS TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-23
- VIN: 2T1BU4EE3BC
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-09
- VIN: JTDBU4EE6B9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED ANOMALOUS BEHAVIOR IN OUR VEHICLE THAT WE BELIEVE IS DUE TO MALWARE. WE WERE REFERRED TO REPORT THIS FROM THE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: HTTPS://WWW.IC3.GOV/MEDIA/2016/160317.ASPX#FN1 1. OUR ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE AND DECELERATE WITHOUT OUR FOOT PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR TO CAUSE THIS CHANGE. IT WILL ALSO SLOWLY CHANGE WHEN CRUISING AT A CONSTANT SPEED, THE CAR WILL INCREASE SPEED GRADUALLY WITH VERY LIGHT PRESSURE ON IT. 2. OUR CRUISE CONTROL WILL RESET THE SPEED AT VARIOUS TIMES, WE WILL BE GOING 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE AND IT WILL GRADUALLY SLOW DOWN WITHOUT US DISABLING IT WITH A BRAKE PRESS OR SWITCHING IT OFF. (MY WIFE DOES NOT USE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND CANNOT VERIFY THIS.) 3. OUR RADIO WILL TURN ON SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRESSING THE POWER BUTTON. 4. OUR RADIO WILL EJECT A CD WITHOUT US HAVING THE RADIO ON. 5. OUR AIR CONDITIONER LIGHT WILL TURN ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT US TURNING IT OFF. (I CANNOT VERIFY THIS ALTHOUGH MY WIFE HAS OBSERVED THIS BEHAVIOUR.) 6. OUR AIR CONDITIONER WILL FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES IT WILL OPERATE NORMALLY AND OTHER TIMES IT IS COMPLETELY NONFUNCTIONAL. OCCASIONALLY IT WILL WORK AT LESSER LEVELS BUT IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. RESPECTFULLY, NORMAN AND MONIQUE MAPES
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-01
- VIN: 2T1BU4EE7BC
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: WINDOW SEALS MELTED AT 30,000 MILES. PIECES FLYING OFF CAR WHILE DRIVING.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-01-08
- VIN: 2T1BU4EE9BC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START-UP DUE TO EXCESSIVE FUEL IN THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS WERE WET FROM THE FUEL WHICH PRESENTED A HAZARDOUS CONDITION TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRYAN EASLER TOYOTA (1409 SPARTANBURG HWY, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28793, (808) 693-7261) TO BE DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE MECHANIC REMOVED AND CLEANED THE SPARK PLUG TIPS AFTER EACH FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CLEANING THE SPARK PLUGS FAILED TO FIX THE FAILURE. REPEATS 54,321 AND 72,889. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,349. *LN*DT CONSUMER STATED HE HAD 3 IDENTICAL FAILURES.*JB *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-06
- VIN: 2T1BU4EE9BC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. MELODY TOYOTA (750 EL CAMINO REAL, SAN BRUNO, CA 94066, (877) 587-8635) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-01
- VIN: 2T1BU4EE7BC
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOLDING ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DETACHED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO ROLL THE WINDOW UP OR DOWN. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT CALLED AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-20
- VIN: 2T1BU4EE1BC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: VEHICLE HORN STOPPED WORKING. NOT SURE WHAT CAUSED IT TO STOP WORKING. I HAVE NOT USED IT THAT OFTEN, BUT THIS RECENTLY HAPPEN WHEN I WAS MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE ALMOST RAN RIGHT INTO ME AND MY HORN DID NOT WORK TO WARN THEM I WAS THERE. THIS MAKES ME NERVOUS IN CASE SOMETHING DOES HAPPEN WITH MY CHILD IN THE CAR. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-05
- VIN: JTDBU4EE2B9
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. TOYOTA OF MERRILLVILLE (4450 E LINCOLN HWY, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-12
- VIN: 2T1KU4EE0BC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V024000(AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. LARRY H. MILLER TOYOTA CORONA LOCATED AT (1700 W 6TH ST, CORONA, CA 92882) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT PROVIDED INFORMATION AS TO WHICH AIR BAGS WERE AFFECTED UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-20
- VIN: 2T1BU4EE5BC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: MY TOYOTA BURNS OIL TO MUCH, I NEED TO ADD OIL EVERY WEEK AND ALSO NOW IT GIVES ME A CODE OF MISFIRING LAST TIME I BOUGHT IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON ANF THEY CHARGED ME $2800 TO FIX IT. THEY SAID THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE CYLIDER HEAD. I THINK ITS ONLY 60-70K MILES THAT TIME. PLS HELP ME WITH THIS
2011 Toyota Corolla recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 9 recalls for different components of the 2011 Toyota Corolla.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Summary: Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
- Consequence: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- Summary: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
- Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
- Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
- Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
- Summary: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
- Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
- Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
- Manufacturer: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Summary: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 COROLLA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NON-TOYOTA, BLUE TOOTH HANDS FREE DEVICE OR NAVIGATION UNIT AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NON-TOYOTA, OVERHEAD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM AND/OR BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE DEVICE. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE FRONT A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL RETENTION CLIP MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE AFTERMARKET ACCESSORY.
- Consequence: A DAMAGED A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL RETENTION CLIP MAY ALLOW THE TRIM PANEL TO COME LOOSE AND INJURE AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL RETENTION CLIP AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Negative 2011 Toyota Corolla car reviews
Positive 2011 Toyota Corolla car reviews
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It's great to hear that you already have a 2006 Corolla automatic that you and your wife love! I understand that you prefer driving manual and had the opportunity to shop for a manual transmission car this time around. After test driving several cars in this segment, you narrowed it down to the Civic LX, Mazda 3 I Touring, and Corolla S. While the Corolla S may have less power compared to the other two, it excels in many other categories.
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I understand that some people may have been disappointed with the Corolla, but in my opinion, it may be worth considering spending an additional $20k to get a Lexus. It's important to keep in mind that a $40k Lexus with all the bells and whistles and performance cannot be expected for under $20k. When I was shopping for a new car, I looked at all cars under $25k, including American, Korean, and Japanese models, and Toyota still beat them all by a mile in terms of quality. While Toyota did have some recalls, I believe they were fabricated and my 2007 Camry was under-recall and never had any issues. The Corolla offers a comfortable ride, awesome fuel efficiency, perfect safety, and is very roomy (similar to the Camry).
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I bought my 2011 Corolla in 2014 with 32800 miles on it for $15000. It has been a reliable car for many years, taking me to work and back, which is about 50 miles each way. Although I am now retired and don't drive as much, it still runs great with 160000 miles on it. I have kept up with standard maintenance such as oil changes, brake replacements, tire rotations, and alignments, and so far, I haven't had any major issues. I recently gave it to my son, and now I am in the market for another 2011 Corolla, which will probably cost me around $8000 and have about 150000 miles on it. It's frustrating, but I know it will be worth it in the end.
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I've owned this car for three years and it has been one of the best cars I've ever had. Right off the bat, I noticed that it is a very fast car that pulls when you touch the accelerator. The suspension still feels awesome even with 110,000 miles on the original fabric suspension. The fuel economy on this car is very good, I can go a week without filling up the tank and get about 24 mpg in the city. This car handles very well in rain or snow, it's actually very good in snow, and even better with snow tires. I highly recommend this car as it is very safe and reliable. I have only had to change the brakes and oil in three years.
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We have a 2010 Corolla LE and we are absolutely thrilled with it. We traded in a 2008 Camry SE and have found that the Corolla more than meets our needs in terms of comfort, gas mileage, and overall performance. While it may not be a luxury car and could be considered a little dated, we find it fun to drive and with two years of FREE maintenance, it's a bargain to own!
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Grant Lockman 2024-11-10
I've had this car for 6 months now and I've noticed that the mpg/epa fuel economy stated on the original sticker is much higher than what I'm actually getting. I'm only getting around 17 mpg when driving in the city, and not much better on the highways. Interestingly, two local dealer service reps have told me that they've heard similar complaints from other customers, so it seems to be a national issue. I contacted the national call center and they're currently looking into it, but they did mention that not all cars will achieve even the minimum 21 mpg. One of the dealers tried resetting the computer and tire pressure, but unfortunately, it didn't make any difference. Both dealers suggested that I drive the car for 5,000 miles to see any improvement, but that wasn't mentioned in the contract and I won't be driving that much in the next 6 months. Additionally, the tank only holds a maximum of 12 gallons.
Clement Jaskolski 2024-10-17
I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share my experience with my 2011 Corolla S. After driving a 2000 Solara for 11 years, I decided to go for something new and affordable. While the S model is definitely the best looking Corolla for '11, I have to admit that it hasn't quite lived up to my expectations. It's a reliable car, but I find myself feeling a bit underwhelmed by its performance. The reviews were right - it's not the most powerful or exciting car to drive. However, it gets me where I need to go and I'm grateful for that. How about you? Do you have any experiences with the Corolla S?
Jaylen Mann 2024-10-10
I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share my experience with my 2011 Corolla. I've driven it for 18k/mi and while I initially prioritized MPG over comfort, I now wish I had focused more on the latter. The car feels a bit underpowered and I had to replace a defective front tire (which took two dealer visits). While the MPG is good, I'm not sure the gas savings are worth the back pain. I'm grateful that I still have my 2004 Sienna because I find it difficult to drive the Corolla all the time. In hindsight, I think a Camry would have been a better fit for me as it has more comfortable seats and accommodates taller individuals better (I'm over 6').
Alberto Heidenreich 2024-08-23
This vehicle is a no-frills option that provides basic, reliable transportation. It's a great choice for those who need a reliable vehicle to get around town and to work. Although it may not be the best option for long distance travel due to cabin noise, instrument quality, front seat comfort on long trips, and mediocre-at-best fuel mileage in the city, it has never failed to start. While there are comparable vehicles with more power and options, I personally prefer this car over most others for its reliability factor.
Lambert Ebert 2024-08-09
We purchased a brand new 2011 Corolla LE as we were in need of an affordable and reliable vehicle. While this car is definitely a no-frills economy car, I do have some concerns. Firstly, the interior feels quite cheap and drab, which is unusual for a Toyota. Additionally, the radio stopped working after about 5 years and I’ve noticed some wear and tear on the side arm rests. The entire car interior is made of hard plastic and thin gray cloth, which is so thin that I wore a hole completely through the carpet underneath the gas pedal. Secondly, the front seat comfort is not great - I once went on a 500 mile trip and during the final 2 hour stretch, I was in serious pain. The seat offers very little cushioning and it felt like I was riding on a park bench the entire time. Finally, gas mileage is not exceptional - I do a lot of city driving and only average around 20-21 mpg. When I do a mix of highway and city driving, I can usually average around 25 mpg. In the end, this is an affordable car that will serve you well for 5-10 years, but you may eventually want to upgrade to something more comfortable and efficient.