I have a 2009 Toyota Corolla -- should I keep it?

Owl Be Back

I bought a brand new 2009 Toyota Corolla right off the lot a year and a half ago, but have had three recalls on it in that short time -- twice for floor mats affecting the ability to brake, and once for the brake pedal issue.































I had purchased the special rubber floor mats when I bought the car so the recall/fix of the original mats was not an issue for me personally, but I did have the work done to fix the brake pedal (at their cost, not mine, thank goodness!) just in case.































Am I foolish to keep the car because of all the issues Toyota has had? I LOVE my car and it works absolutely great, but I'm worried that something else may go wrong. Am I justified in thinking I should sell it?































If I do try to sell it, do you think I get a fair price because of all the stigma of all the recalls?































If you don't own this car, would YOU buy it after all the media attention the car has received?

Toyota Obsession

Absolutely you should keep it if you love it.































The brake pedal issue was addressed and is now fixed.































Their care and quality shows in the fact that they found the issue and fixed it. There will be no other issues with it, so why get rid of it now? It's kind of a moot point.































The issues Toyota has had have been minor and have been fixed. Other manufacturers have had more/larger recalls as recently as the last month. But you don't see that on the news because it's not sensational because they are known for having recalls. While it's very rare for Toyota to have one. Hence why all the coverage.































I personally think you won't find a better car. So if you want it keep it! You won't have any issues with it from here on out.































Forgive some of the other posters. They see Toyota's quality and feel jealous for some reason.































Trucks rusting in half, has nothing to do with the Corolla.































So again, if you love it keep it. With all the scrutiny Toyota has been receiving, they will again be making the highest quality safest cars on the road.































When nobody's looking is when you should be worried. With the spotlight shining right on them. They will do everything to make sure it's right.

HL2k

Many vehicles have braking issues, GM and Ford just had two very large brake related recalls but because this is a major one for a company with a good reputation its been given more light.































And quite honestly I think the media is being given the idea that enforcing a buy domestic policy will sell more papers. But thats an opinion.

Fair tax means jobs stay in USA!

Sell it.































Toyota obsession works for Toyota although he will deny it and considers trucks rusting in half a "Minor flaw" yea right. See it here: http://www.toyotaframerust.com/































They have also had "Minor flaws" like engines seizing due to sludge that can be seen here: http://www.petitiononline.com/TMC2003/petition.html































This video shows a "Minor flaw" of a Toyota truck that rusted COMPLETELY IN HALF...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INujD8kuc5s















































Honda isn't any better and has too many engine problems to even talk about .

Don S

I've known about the poor quality of Toyota for several years now as would anyone if they had been reading the trade journals. Lot's of issues, not properly addressed, and not brought to the general public. I switched to Honda in 2001 and have had zero issues with a Civic and 2 Accords. That being said, you will absolutely get shafted, if you try to trade your Corolla right now and you're likely better off just toughing it out. The company is not going to go under and they should continue to honor issues as they arise even after the warranty has expired. The biggest unknown for you is "what's next" in the line of poor quality control. To answer your question, I rented an 09 Corolla on business earlier this year and had it for a week in Kansas. What a piece of junk and I was never so happy to turn in a car than I was to slam the door on that thing for the last time. No power, excessive road noise, the transmission shifted in and out of overdrive randomly on a flat highway, and it is the most boring design inside and out that I have seen in recent memory. I'm glad you "love" yours but I'd not take one for free except to roll it off a cliff. Good luck to you and please be careful not to tailgate anyone since we all know about their track record on stopping.

Ryan M

I wouldn't buy it, because there are better small cars, like the Ford Focus.

blanderswake

Toyota Obsession is correct. Brake failure, unintended acceleration, and frames rusting away, are all minor glitches. In fact, they add some much-needed excitement to the Toyota driving experience. Think of the fun: trying to remember to hold the on/off button down for three seconds to kill the engine, instead of turning a key like the hillbilly Chevy owners have done for decades. I AM totally jealous of people whose transaxles crap out when they hit a pothole, whose doors won't unlock, and whose spare tires fall off in front of other cars. Jumpin' jiminy, that's the car for me! "Hence why" (lol) I gotta get me one of them sweet Camrys, so I can impress everybody, too.

Spiral Out

Yes, why would you get rid of something you love?































LOL to the other 2 idiots ranting away up there.































What does a 12 year old truck rusting in half have to do with a 2 year old car?































Wow someone didn't take care of their truck and now they want to blame Toyota......































Then to give a petition link. Wow that proves.... that people are idiots and think petitions do something. After 8 years of that Petition being around they have a WHOPPING 3,183 people ROFL.































People who know anything about Engines realize it's not the Engine that causes sludge.... it's the oil. But I wouldn't expect someone who can't tell the difference between a 1998 Tacoma and a 2009 Corolla to even realize that.































Listen to the guys who can't back up their claims with anything but petitions and people who can't take care of their cars.































Or listen to yourself and keep the Car that you love.

Andrew

yes keep it if it has worked so far then there should be no problems. toyota is a reliable var maker and those recalls were made merely because of a few dozen freak accidents.

Mark

Yeah I build 'em and own them along with older Fords. Best car made,look at the sheer numbers on the road,many guys at the plant have 300,000 to 400,000 on many Toyota models.All things man made will have flaws and issues,nothing is perfect,media hype is overplayed,Toyota will stand by their product. Have they taken care of your issues? Sure they have.I don't bash other car companies,do your own research.Chevy Cobalt? Ever hear anything on the news about quality issues with this model? Check out the government recall site on the Cobalt.Don't believe everything you read or hear,educate yourself.My 1995 Corolla,179,000,no major issues,regular maintenance,turn the key and go.