engine problem
6.4
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
$3,750.00
Average Mileage:
59,800 miles
Number of complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replaced with a rebuild engine (5 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2002 Toyota Corolla engine failure
2007Oct 19
(reported on)Corolla
- Automatic transmission
- 34,000 miles
My toyota corolla only had 34000 miles on it when the engine had to be replaced. Thank goodness it was under warranty. I had to have the car towed to the dealership and they took care of it. A few days after it came out of the shop my brake line broke as well and it was under warranty. The toyota dealer took care of both issues with no problem but I did find out that the new engine in the car is not under warranty so from what I have been reading I will be facing the same problem again. I sure hope that toyota does something about this sludge problem and take care of the customers that dont have a warranty and this happens.
I was given the advice to use a different kind of oil so the oil doesnt build up. So I will try it.
2007Sep 26
(reported on)Corolla LE V4
- Automatic transmission
- 47,000 miles
I always serviced my 2002 corolla at the dealer I bought it from, Conicelli Toyota Springfield, Delaware County, PA. Lately I want to have the engine oil changed as usual. To my surprise the dealer told me that he found a knock in my lower engine and he can’t change the oil, instead the engine needs to be changed. Of course I was shocked, I have 47000 miles in my odometer and nobody else touched my car but the dealer techs and mechanics. I was told the possible cause of this damage may be the use of poor quality engine oil. My warranty had expired after 5 years even if I have 47000 in my odometer below the 50000 mark.
2006Oct 13
(reported on)Corolla LE
- 31,000 miles
Cracked number one piston. Clicking sound starting at 20,000. Engine seized. Toyota was wonderful. Did not cost me a dime. Corolla engines almost never fail. Engine sent back to factory for examination due to rarity of such failures. The rest of the car has been solid. Should mention it is a five-speed and I drive the pee out of it. It was hit by a Peterbilt when I was stopped at a light. Now 63,000 miles with not even one other problem.
2006Apr 02
(reported on)Corolla CE
- 107,000 miles
The engine oil light came on and I stopped immediately to fill the oil and noticed it was completely dry! Why the hell does the oil light come on when it is completely out of oil?! Anyway, I fill the oil back up and notice that I am putting about a quart a week in, and there were absolutely no leaks whatsoever. So I'm thinking several things that come to mind, rings are bad so on and so forth well the car is making a ticking sound I think its the lifters but dont really know. I'm driving the car to work and boom a huge knocking sound happens and I lose most power, I pull to the side of the road have it towed to a shop, I am told i needs either a new motor or to rebuild this one. Well being suspicious as I am of mechanics I take it to several places towing it to places on my dollar and they all tell me the same thing, How could this have happened I ask, I mean its a newer toyota with only a 107,000 miles on it well it seems I recieved a car with a bum engine. Well it cost me 3500 bucks to rebuild from a quality mechanic and of course I bought the car from Hertz so no warranty whatsoever. This is my third toyota and my last one I had the transmission rebuilt on my 91' camry 3 times. I have had nothing but bad luck with toyota's I think they're sh*t cars and I'm going to stop listening to my dad telling me I've got to stick with toyota's and if anything goes wrong with them it's my fault (it must be the way your driving them, dad says; Shut up dad). I should have bought a kia at least they're not overpriced and you know buying one that its gonna only last you 100,000 miles.
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2008Oct 09
Corolla Sport 1.8L
engine stop and the oil produce excessive dirt. I pay for a new motor. $2000.
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Ponce, PR, Puerto Rico
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