Cars › Toyota › Corolla › 10th gen Checklist: 10th gen Toyota Corolla 2009–2013
What to look for on this generation, worst first. Tick each line as you check it.
The inspection sheet : mark up every panel, what is underneath and how it drives.
Look for 2
Known problems, and how to check for each.
Services to ask about 1
Scheduled work a seller can show records for. The 10th gen's schedule has 4 more services, on its page. Buying shows which are due at a car's miles and age.
Recalls to ask about 13
Recalls filed for these model years, newest first. Not every car is covered; check the vehicle identification number with NHTSA.
Recall 20V024000 2011–2019 In certain crashes the airbag computer may malfunction, so the airbags or seat belt pretensioners may not deploy. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 19V741000 2003–2013 Inflators fitted under an earlier recall were of the same design, and can still explode after long exposure to heat and humidity. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 19V005000 2010–2013 The passenger front airbag inflator may explode after long exposure to heat and humidity, throwing metal fragments. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 18V024000 2009–2013 The passenger front airbag inflator may explode after long exposure to heat and humidity, throwing metal fragments. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 17V006000 2009–2012 The passenger front airbag inflator may rupture after long exposure to heat and humidity, throwing metal fragments. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 16V340000 2009–2011 The passenger front airbag inflator may rupture after long exposure to heat and humidity, throwing metal fragments. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 15V689000 2009–2011 Grease may have been applied unevenly inside the power window master switch, which can then short, overheat and melt. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 14V168000 2009–2010 A flat cable in the steering column can be damaged as the wheel turns, cutting the connection to the driver's airbag. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 12V491000 2009 The power window master switch may have been poorly lubricated and can overheat and melt. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 10V023000 2009–2010 An unsecured or wrong driver's floor mat can trap the accelerator pedal wide open. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 10V017000 2009–2010 The accelerator pedal can become slow to return, or stick, when its friction lever wears smooth and condensation forms. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 09V338000 2009–2010 In extreme cold, condensation from crankcase ventilation can freeze and block the brake vacuum port, so the car takes longer to stop. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 09V332000 2010 The airbag label on the driver sun visor can come away from the visor. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA
What buyers avoid 1
What owners and the press say to steer clear of.
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