CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Toyota Corolla has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 314 complaints with NHTSA, including 74 crashes, 1 fire, 47 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (138 reports).
2008 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 Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles may build up excessive internal pressure when the air bag deploys.
Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles may be affected by moisture intrusion over time.
Most common 2008 Toyota Corolla problems
Problem areas named in the 314 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 138 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 54 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 33 |
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Engine | 21 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Steering | 12 |
| Suspension | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
What owners report
The engine will lose power and shut off while driving. It will proceed to not start and strand the driver. Other models in the genera of my car had this issue with the engine control module, so Im not sure why my VIN does not have a recall. My mechanic isolated the problem to either a fuse or the ECM. I took the vehicle for a test drive and it failed again. By shutting off when driving out of nowhere this is a huge safety issue and could cause an accident. The ECM is a component that should never fail on a vehicle. Improper soldering caused this issue.
The airbag indicator red light has turned on without any collision or accident.
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while the driver was idling in an intersection and making a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle causing it to turn 180 degrees during the impact. The air bags did not deploy. The bumper detached during the crash. The vehicle was towed to the residence. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the driver sustained a fractured wrist and whiplash that required medical attention via the hospital. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Corolla. The contacted stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The plastic fuel tank has a heat shield below it that keeps the fuel tank from getting too hot, and from debris hitting it. There is a strap that goes around the fuel tank. The heat shield has this plastic piece that holds on to the strap. On my car, this plastic piece snapped off and the heat shield was rattling loose against the exhaust pipe and exposing the fuel tank. I took my car to a Toyota dealer (Glen Mills, PA) and was told the only way to fix that plastic piece is to replace the whole heat shield and fuel tank strap. Even though this was due to their defective piece. I was told it would be $950 for this repair. I was forced to deny the repair due to the obscene price tag and to
2008 Toyota Corolla questions
Does the 2008 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2008 Toyota Corolla: Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants; Passenger Front Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash; Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments; Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Toyota Corolla?
Based on 314 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (138), Vehicle Speed Control (54), Engine And Engine Cooling (33).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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.