2000 Toyota Corolla engine and engine cooling problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Toyota Corolla — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2000 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to while driving vehicle check engine warning light illuminated, followed by heavy smoke pouring from underneath hood and noticed radiator cap was missing due to a negligent act by an establishment who serviced his vehicle.. *ld the radiator cap was…”
filed Mar 21, 2016
“I own a 2000 toyota corolla with a 1.8l engine that is full of sludge and now visibly burns 1 quart of oil every 200-300 miles and will not pass inspection due to the oil being burned in the exhaust. I have had to replace several catalytic converters due to becoming clogged from the amount of oil…”
filed Aug 2, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Corolla years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Corolla | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Corolla | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Corolla | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Corolla | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Corolla | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 Corolla | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 Corolla | 42 | 3% |
| 2008 Corolla | 33 | 11% |
| 2007 Corolla | 68 | 8% |
| 2006 Corolla | 104 | 12% |
| 2005 Corolla | 92 | 11% |
| 2004 Corolla | 46 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Toyota Corolla
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.