2008 Toyota Corolla engine problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Toyota Corolla — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. While pulling into a parking lot, the vehicle shook violently and stalled. The check engine indicator illuminated. The contact waited a minute and was able to continue driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the…”
filed Feb 17, 2017
“I purchased my car as the first owner in 2008 paid cash. Within a few years an engine light came on and they said it was the transmission. I kept up with all maintenance. I had purchased an extended warranty of which was still valid and because the dealership could not find what was exactly wrong -…”
filed Oct 27, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 10V384000 · Aug 26, 2010
Engine problems in other Corolla years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corolla | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 Corolla | 6 | 10% |
| 2023 Corolla | 13 | 18% |
| 2022 Corolla | 13 | 14% |
| 2021 Corolla | 40 | 22% |
| 2020 Corolla | 107 | 36% |
| 2019 Corolla | 39 | 20% |
| 2018 Corolla | 15 | 11% |
| 2017 Corolla | 10 | 6% |
| 2016 Corolla | 13 | 6% |
| 2015 Corolla | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 Corolla | 18 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Toyota Corolla
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.