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2014 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems

10 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2015Dec 2014
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (10)

highENGINE
Filed: Oct 2024

Your AC system blows hot or warm air when you're idling or driving at low speeds (20-40 mph), which is especially uncomfortable during hot Texas summers with children in the car. An automotive shop has checked for leaks, evacuated and recharged the refrigerant, but the problem persists with no leaks found. There's a known technical service bulletin (TSB T-SB-0086-14) covering this issue under a 3-year warranty, though your vehicle may be outside that coverage window now.

NHTSA #: 11620837
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: Aug 2022

I was going to work, my check engine light came on as well as my track off light came on and I noticed that my engine smelled burning, it was not holding my coolant in my radiator. The dealership said I bought the car as is. I had only had the car for only 7 months. I feel like the sold a car that may have more issues.

NHTSA #: 11481567
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2021

CAR EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS TURNED ON. MECHANIC AT OFFICIAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SUSPECTS ROCKER ARM ACTUATOR OR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SYSTEM ISSUES.

NHTSA #: 11400052
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2021

CAR EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE TURNING A CORNER. ROLLED TO A STOP, TURNED KEY ALL THE WAY OFF AND THEN WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS NOW ON.

NHTSA #: 11398739
mediumENGINE
Filed: Feb 2018

ECU ISSUE ASSOCIATE EVP LEAK. REPLACED FUEL CAP, CHARCOAL FILTER TUBING BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. DEALERSHIP RECOMMEND CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT WHICH IS OVER $2000. EMMISSION SYSTEM SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER LONGER WARRANTY FOR A VEHICLE THAT IS MERELY 3 YEARS OLD.

NHTSA #: 11073522
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jul 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ENGINE RPMS ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK, TURNED OFF THE IGNITION FOR ONE MINUTE, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND IT RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SAME FAILURE RECURRED OVER THREE YEARS AGO AND A COMPLAINT WAS SUBMITTED AT THAT TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 48,000.

NHTSA #: 11003062
mediumENGINE
Filed: Oct 2015

I HAVE ATTEMPTED FOR THE LAST 14 MONTHS TO GET A NOISE FIXED WHEN MY CAR STARTS UP. I HAVE MADE 10 REPAIR EFFORTS WITH TOYOTA AND TOYOTA CORPORATE. I HAVE FILED LEMON LAW ON MY CAR AND TOYOTA HAS SENT ME LETTERS TWICE STATING THEY HAVE REVIEWED MY REPAIR ORDERS, INSPECTED THE CAR, AND IT IS WORKING AS DESIGNED. WHILE THE LETTERS ARE BEING SENT TO ME I HAVE OPEN APPOINTMENTS TO GET THE CAR REPAIRED FOR THIS ISSUE. I CALLED THE TOYOTA FIELD REP AND HE STATED THAT MY CASE IS CLOSED BECAUSE THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY CAR. THE NOISE HAPPENS WHEN STARTING THE CAR AFTER IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES. IT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING IS BROKEN INSIDE THE ENGINE. ON THE LAST TRIP TO THE DEALERSHIP TOYOTA REPLACED THE STARTER ON MY CAR AND IT DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE ENGINE ITSELF IN MY CAR SINCE THE STARTER HAS BEEN REPLACED. I AM AFRAID MY CAR IS GOING TO STALL OUT ON ME WHILE DRIVING CAUSING ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE RECORDED SOUNDS OF THE NOISE OCCURRING AND I WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT THEM WHEN I AM CONTACTED.

NHTSA #: 10783511
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jan 2015

PULLED LEFT INTO PARKING AREA, CAR ACCELERATED VERY FAST, WENT OVER 4-6" BERM. I HIT THE BRAKE, CAR STOPPED. BACKED DOWN OFF BERM, DIDN'T DO DAMAGE. TOOK CAR TO TOYOTA, REPORT DONE AND AN ANALYSIS. DETERMINED "UNINTENDED ACCELERATION...PEDAL MISAPPLICATION" . NOT CONVINCED THAT'S WHAT HAPPENED ESPECIALLY AFTER READING OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. FEEL THERE IS A DEFECT IN CAR, FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS NEEDED. *TR

NHTSA #: 10678647
mediumENGINE
Filed: Dec 2014

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I ALSO NOTICE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN, THE CAR WOULD ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE WOULD SEEM TO STALL ALMOST LIKE A DEAD SPOT. THEN WHEN DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES THE ENGINE WOULD CATCH AND JUMP FORWARD. ALMOST HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US. THIS CAR ACCELERATES AT TIMES WHEN BRAKING AND HESITATES WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS. I ALSO NOTICED WHEN I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE CAR MOVED BACKWARDS AFTER TAKING MY FEET OFF THE BRAKES. IT COULD'VE HIT THE CAR IN BACK OF US. I ASKED THE SALE LADY, IF THIS CAR WAS APART OF THE RECALL AND SHE TOLD ME THAT IF IT WAS THE DEALERSHIP WOULD HAVE TO FIX IT BEFORE THEY SOLD IT. I HAD THE CAR FOR LESS THAN 2 WEEKS. I HOPE THIS CAR DOESN'T CAUSE MY FAMILY AND SOMEONE ELSE'S FAMILY HARM. BIG SAFETY ISSUE! BIG SAFETY ISSUE! *JS

NHTSA #: 10662075
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2014

WHEN SLOWING AND THEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE ENGINE WOULD SEEM TO STALL ALMOST LIKE A DEAD SPOT. THEN WHEN DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES THE ENGINE WOULD CATCH AND JUMP FORWARD. ALMOST HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TELLS US THIS HESITATION IS ABSOLUTELY NORMAL, DUE TO A NEW TRANSMISSION SYSTEM ON THE 2014 COROLLA... ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THIS SO CALLED HESITATION LASTED SEVERAL SECONDS DURING WHICH TIME WE HAD NO MOVEMENT WHAT SO EVER...WITH THIS CONDITION CARS COULD HIT US IN THE BACK CAUSE WE ARE MOMENTARILY STALLED!!!POOR PERFORMANCE AND A SAFETY ISSUE!

NHTSA #: 10644040

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