2009 Toyota Corolla Reviews - Page 2 of 8

Car consumes oil, about 2 quarts every 3000 miles. Usually have to add a quart every 1500 miles. Has done this since I purchased it, dealers refuse to see it because it states this is normal in the owner's manual. Would have been nice if they told me this before I bought it.

The reason I am now writing this review. I have just discovered a coolant system leak. At only 43000 miles this seems a little early. I noticed in fall that my coolant reservoir was completely empty. I haven't been able to find anything about this on any forums I visit. I topped it up a few months ago. Just recently I noticed a heavy scale of the pink Toyota antifreeze around all the serpentine components, belts, engine block, and various lines. The car still has warranty coverage, but I'm just dreading contacting the dealer about this to have them jerk me around.

The bottom engine splash guard broke off while driving on the highway last summer. Easy fix though.

Everything else about the car has been pretty good.

Very happy with the fuel economy. This car's main saving grace.

Handles pretty good, has decent acceleration.

Pretty comfortable too.

I have a been a Toyota fan for many years, ever since owning a used 94 Corolla. I have had very limited problems with my previous model year Corollas and Camry's. This one is starting to feel like it may be a lemon due to the oil consumption and antifreeze leak issues. I'm sure the 2010 and 2011 models are better quality.

Clutch was changed at 26500. Got it back after two weeks, and 15 minutes later an oil leak from the gearbox. Drove the car for a week, and the clutch burnt again, and a second clutch was authorised by the field technician.

The car now is sticky, especially in the morning in first and second gear. At times it feels as if it grinds in second gear as the car gets hotter while driving.

Toyota SA says after driving the car today, that it's right according to the spec., so it has to select gears like that they say. Spoken to just about everybody, and no help. The car is still doing the same thing. A courtesy vehicle I drove does exactly the same; even the sales manager drove the same spec. car, and agreed that the car he drove does the same.

What now? You can contact me on lewellyn1_chastity@hotmail.com

Fuel economy good.

Comfortable drive.

Feels safe.

I have just recently purchased the 2009 Toyota Corolla about 2 weeks ago. The first time I washed it, a couple of flecks of paint came off (at a carwash, not the kind you drive through, but the kind with the hose and brush with soap), which was annoying, because it left two black marks on the bottom of the car by the driver door. Every time I get in the car I notice it. I have since bought car paint from a site online and took care of it. (I bought the primer, the paint and the clear gloss coat all for about 30 bucks with shipping.) Other than that, the car drives great, the gas mileage is great, and it's been reliable so far)

We did take it on a road trip from Mesquite Nevada to San Diego, Calif (about 6 hour drive one way) and for some reason I just couldn't get comfortable with the headrest. It actually kind of hurt my head... I dunno, I've never had a problem with any other cars I've owned to even notice or realize that it could be a problem. But it was actually hard to fall asleep or get comfortable... I even tried taking off the headrest.

All in all, just little things. I had read reviews about the paint job being kind of cheap, but felt I could live with that if the car was reliable and would last long. I don't count the paint issue as being that big of a problem, because of this.

I love the car so far, and hope it lives up and lasts as long as most all Toyotas do. :)