Worst 2008 Toyota Corolla Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Toyota Corolla.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 130 | 29 | 1 | 96,468 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 53 | 30 | — | 39,253 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 25 | 3 | — | 44,109 mi | |
| ENGINE | 21 | 2 | — | 75,764 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | 1 | — | 39,744 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 16 | 4 | — | 23,040 mi | |
| STEERING | 12 | 1 | — | 44,740 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | — | — | 66,350 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 8 | 8 | — | 39,434 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 2 | — | 75,433 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | — | — | 56,213 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 39,968 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 2 | — | 64,312 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | 2 | — | 22,841 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | 4 | — | 34,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 41,738 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | 2 | — | 37,743 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | 1 | — | 61,108 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | — | — | 17,108 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | — | — | 9,417 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 26,915 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 2 | 1 | — | 50,784 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 44,082 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | — | — | 300 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 26,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 17 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Recalls for 2008 Toyota Corolla
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,586,382 vehicles.
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.
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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured May 25, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18, 2007, and 2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to January 2, 2008. This is to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18, 2007, and 2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to January 2, 2008 that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
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.
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Other Toyota Corolla Years
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