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2009 Toyota Corolla consumer reviews

$15,350–$16,150 MSRP range
side view of 2009 Corolla Toyota
(159 reviews)
84% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.1
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.5
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Worst car I have ever own!

I bought this car on August 18, for my granddaughter, and now 85 days later, I need an engine. I feel like a fool! Bah!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Excess highway and still going.

Bought it to replace a 200,000 Mile driven civic. I bought it used with 40,000 on it and it has 130,000 now. Best car I have driven and I'll buy another one if given the chance.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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love the car

I drive the 2009 Toyota corolla S it drives really good I love the car but the hood paint is messing up and makes the car look poor in the value ... And it's not just my car it's every car I pass in town or at dealerships same make and model

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I ever owned

This car met all my needs. It could use to be a little faster. It got me everywhere I needed to go and never had problems.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2009 Corolla LE

Great car, but even better value. No issues ever. Very smooth ride and comfortable. Great for small family. Low maintenance. It's just the right size, has very comfortable seats.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Certified Used Car being a certified

Had problem with steering right from the beginning. Oil of car was never changed as well. The dealer told me that he had gone though the whole care and check everything. Apparently, he did not check the oil.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Nice Reliable Car

The car is a simple reliable car. Nothing fancy. Nice body style, good paint. Our car is 9 years old and the the paint still looks new.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Just keeps going

Was originally wife’s car, now kids. Nothing but regular maintenance ever. Just love Toyota. Can drive it anywhere. Some rust just starting after 10 years, but wife and kids aren’t good about washing salt off in winter.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good car

This car is a good choice - low maintenance, low expenses.Driving without issues. I’ll recommend this car - Toyota Corolla XLE to everyone. I’m happy with this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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At 170,000 miles it needs a new engine.

The car was very dependable until it reached 170,000 miles. Then it died. It was a roomy car, but no extras. Good gas mileage and electronics.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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