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Toyota Corolla 2005 Engine Problems

121 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2005 Toyota Corolla - 14% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage121 complaints

121 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

10V384000Reported August 26, 2010 - 1,128,659 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 1,128,659 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Air Bags459Vehicle Speed Control66Electrical System59Power Train39Brakes37Fuel and Propulsion System37
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.