CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Toyota Corolla has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 854 complaints with NHTSA, including 114 crashes, 4 fires, 89 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (459 reports).
2005 Toyota Corolla recalls
Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants
Frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles were previously replaced under an earlier recall, but the replacement inflators use the same design.
Passenger Front Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash
The front passenger air bag inflator module in these vehicles was replaced under an earlier recall, and the replacement may not unfold as designed when it inflates in high temperatures.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal shards
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture during a crash that requires the airbag to deploy.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants
The passenger side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys, causing the inflator to rupture.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture in crash
The front passenger airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Most common 2005 Toyota Corolla problems
Problem areas named in the 854 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 459 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 92 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 66 |
| Electrical System | 59 |
| Power Train | 39 |
| Engine | 29 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 28 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 27 |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 |
| Steering | 22 |
What owners report
II own a 2005 Toyota Corolla. Since XXX, I have repeatedly asked Keating Toyota in [XXX], to complete the airbag and engine control module (ECM) recall repairs. As of XXX, the repairs remain incomplete. The dealership has either not obtained the needed parts or had parts available without calling me to schedule the repair. Despite my repeated requests, these issues remain unresolved after approximately nine months. I've also asked then to keep me updated and they don't. They also told me they had the parts at one time and they sent them back because I did not get them. They never called me and if they did, they did not leave a message. The car will stop moving and I will have to pull to sid
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving, the odometer failed to exceed 299,999. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 299,999.
See attached document for complaint.
Was in a wreck where I ended up rear ending a truck. I dont know how fast I was at after putting on the brakes. But originally it was 60 mph speed limit. The air bags did not deploy at all
I was in the middle lane and a car came into my lane so I swerved and a car came up on me in the right lane and my car did a 360 and ended up in a ditch
2005 Toyota Corolla questions
Does the 2005 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2005 Toyota Corolla: Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants; Passenger Front Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal shards; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture in crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Corolla?
Based on 854 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (459), Engine And Engine Cooling (92), Vehicle Speed Control (66).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Toyota Corolla has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.