2009 Toyota Corolla electrical system problems
89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2009 Toyota Corolla — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased my car in March 2023. From the first week, it wouldn't start sometimes. Id wait 5 minutes, then it would start fine. I thought it was when it got wet, at first. I also had a certain part replaced air flow compressor, possibly was called?, thinking this would fix it. It did not. In fact…”
filed Feb 7, 2024
“My driver’s side window controls are slowly falling into the doors. I read where there was a recall online, but I have never received any paperwork. I am the original owner and have had all work done at various Toyota’s for 13 years now. Will I be able to have a dealer fix this? Thank you,”
filed May 20, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Corolla years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corolla | 3 | 11% |
| 2024 Corolla | 7 | 11% |
| 2023 Corolla | 13 | 18% |
| 2022 Corolla | 19 | 20% |
| 2021 Corolla | 22 | 12% |
| 2020 Corolla | 29 | 10% |
| 2019 Corolla | 15 | 8% |
| 2018 Corolla | 12 | 9% |
| 2017 Corolla | 21 | 12% |
| 2016 Corolla | 14 | 7% |
| 2015 Corolla | 18 | 8% |
| 2014 Corolla | 51 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.