Toyota Corolla E150

The new Toyota Corolla of the tenth generation appeared on our market in February 2007. The success of the previous model could not but affect sales. The desire to “manage the dream” has taken over more and more motorists. But the first tens of thousands of miles of operation have disappointed many of them. The new Corolla was not without flaws. It all started with a robot.

Ay, uh, robot.

The MMT Robotic Transmission (MULTIMODE) is essentially a manual transmission, but with drives controlled by electric motors. For the choice of modes are responsible 3 electric motors and two actuators (shifts and clutches). Modes and algorithm of the box found positive feedback from most owners of the new Corolla E150. However, after 10-15 thousand km there were problems - rough switching, increase in engine speed without switching to the next gear, lack of assistance at the start and transition to emergency mode with further failure of the box and complete immobilization of the car. Rare owners of cars with MMT drove more than 50-60 thousand without malfunctions. The average mileage to the first problems was 30-40 thousand km. Especially quickly, Toyota robots that moved in large cities in the “gas-stop” mode, with numerous intersections and traffic jams, “died”. The boxes often overheated and the clutch disc wore out quickly. Mass complaints of the “toytovodes” did not go unnoticed, and the search for causes began. At first, they tried to solve the problem by replacing the clutch and squeezed with better quality, but the failures continued. Toyota engineers switched to electronics and algorithms. As a result, the control units of the 290 box were replaced on the warranty machines, first with version 291 and then with version 292. The ECU itself is behind the glove compartment. The block number, or rather the last three digits, is the firmware version. After the replacement of the unit and the installation of the clutch, the manufacturer declared a life of at least 100,000 km. In fact, it barely passed 50-60,000 km.

Automatic and mechanical

In 2009, the installation of robotic boxes was abandoned altogether. Instead, they began to offer the old, reliable, time-tested 4-speed automatic transmission Aisin. There is no complaint about the machine to this day.

In addition to automatic boxes, the Corolla were also equipped with 5 and later 6-speed manual boxes. They did not receive any special complaints initially. But after 200-300 thousand km there was noise. The reason is the wear of the bearings of the primary and secondary shaft. The cost of repairs is about 23 000 rubles.

Clutch MKP is usually enough for at least 200-250 thousand km. For the new set will have to pay 18-20 thousand rubles, and for the replacement work - another 4-8 thousand rubles.

Engines

The car received two engines of 1.4 liters (4ZZ-FE) and 1.6 liters (1ZR-FE). The first one was inherited from the previous model. The 1.6 engine is designed from scratch. Later, 1.4 was replaced by 1.33 liters (1NR-FE).

The 1.6 and 1.33 engines are equipped with the DUAL VVT-i system, which provides good driving performance and fuel economy.

All engines have a reliable chain type valve timing drive.

The most common were the Corollas with a 1.6-liter engine. Although the engine is reliable, but with repair no-no and have to deal with.

Most often, attention is required by a pump that can leak or make noise. The new pump of the cooling system can be purchased for 4-7 thousand rubles.

At the segment of 150-250 thousand km, factory ignition coils (about 3000 rubles) are handed over.

After 150-200 thousand km, cracking may appear when starting a cold engine, and the noise of the valve timing drive chain becomes distinguishable. Usually, the hydraulic tensioner is to blame for this, which should be replaced (about 2000 rubles). In addition, oil can flow from under the tensioner pad.

Less often, the cause of cod at launch becomes the coupling of the VVT-i system (7-11 thousand rubles).

After 200-250 thousand km of run there are cases of charring of the cylinder head. Replacement of the gasket with grinding of the head, the associated update of oil caps and the valve timing drive chain will pull over 60,000 rubles from the wallet.

Over time, the consumption of oil for carbon dioxide increases. To defeat the defect by replacing only oil caps is not always possible. Maslozher contribute and the stale piston rings (40-60 thousand rubles).

Walking

The Toyota Coroll 150 suspension is well balanced in comfort and handling. Its components are steadfastly resisting bad Russian roads.

The picture was spoiled by the sleeves of the stabilizer, tending about 30,000 km. In the future, they were recommended to be replaced by reinforced ones with a large resource.

Weak were the supports of the front shock absorbers, made of plastic. They started knocking after 30-40 thousand km. Subsequently, measures were taken and the material of the support was improved and the number of complaints decreased.

On age machines, difficulties often arise when dismantling the front levers (about 4000 rubles per analogue) - the mortgage nut welded inside the subframe is broken. The subframe has to be cut to unscrew the bolt and weld a new nut.

Front stage bearings reach up to 150-200 thousand km of run. They change in the collection with the hub - 6-8 thousand rubles plus 1000 rubles for work.

Rear stage bearings nurse over 250-300 thousand km. They also go in the collection with a hub (about 6000 rubles for an analog).

The steering wheel was not at its height either. After 30-40 thousand km, both the steering shaft and the steering rack fell under replacement.

However, many faced knocking in the steering only after 150-200 thousand km. For the repair of the steering rack will take about 5000 rubles. The original rake is available for 49 000 rubles, and analogues - for 15 000 rubles.

Sometimes to eliminate knocking in the steering it is enough to put the washer under the gear of the electric amplifier. And knocking in the telescopic connection of the steering column is disposed of using balls from bearings.

Other problems and malfunctions

With the onset of cold weather and especially in winter, the owner’s ardor was sometimes cooled by drops of water from under the ceiling. They appeared when warming up the cabin after a long parking in the cold. The reason is the poorly designed design between the ceiling and the roof, as well as insufficient measures to eliminate the formation of condensation. With the defect, car services struggled with the gluing of the roof with noise insulation. The materials of the interior decoration are not the best. Hard plastic with a decrease in temperature (especially in winter) begins to creak and rattle on the roughness of the road. Most often, the front panel and the back shelf noise. The problem is solved by slugging noise insulation materials. Disappointed and the tape recorder, in the first year of operation, its glass became cloudy. Defective devices were changed under warranty. Added discomfort creaking or clicking the driver's seat. The sounds occurred during landing and disembarkation, as well as during sharp accelerations and stops. Dealers were reluctant to accept comments. The problem disappeared after the chair was completely replaced with a new one. In addition, there were cases of failure of the heating system of the driver's seat, the cause of which was the failure of the heating elements. Plastic used for external finishing, quite easily deformed under the influence of external adverse conditions: bent front splashers, with a further separation, as well as the lining of the trunk cover above the state room. There have been several cases of spontaneous cracking of the rear lamp. The generator will require attention after 200-250 thousand km. More often it is necessary to update brushes and overtaking clutch, less often - voltage regulator or diode bridge.

Ay, uh, robot.

• problems appeared - rough switching, increase in engine speeds without switching to the next gear, lack of assistance at the start and transition to emergency mode with further failure of the box and complete immobilization of the car.
• Rare owners of cars with MMT drove more than 50-60 thousand without malfunctions.
• The average mileage to the first problems was 30-40 thousand km.
• At first, they tried to solve the problem by replacing the clutch and squeezed with better quality, but the failures continued.
• It is worth noting that the first to fail the actuator of clutch, while the actuator of the gear shift required repair usually after 200-250 thousand km.

Automatic and mechanical

• In 2009, the installation of robotic boxes was abandoned altogether.
• Instead, they began to offer the old, reliable, time-tested 4-speed automatic transmission Aisin.
• The reason is the wear of the bearings of the primary and secondary shaft.
• The cost of repairs is about 23 000 rubles.

Engines

• Although the engine is reliable, but with repair no-no and have to deal with.
• Most often, attention is required by a pump that can leak or make noise.
• Usually, the hydraulic tensioner is to blame for this, which should be replaced (about 2000 rubles).
• In addition, oil can flow from under the tensioner pad.
• Replacement of the gasket with grinding of the head, the associated update of oil caps and the valve timing drive chain will pull over 60,000 rubles from the wallet.

Walking

• However, many faced knocking in the steering only after 150-200 thousand km.
• For the repair of the steering rack will take about 5000 rubles.
• Sometimes to eliminate knocking in the steering it is enough to put the washer under the gear of the electric amplifier.
• And knocking in the telescopic connection of the steering column is disposed of using balls from bearings.

Other problems and malfunctions

• The problem is solved by slugging noise insulation materials.
• Disappointed and the tape recorder, in the first year of operation, its glass became cloudy.
• The problem disappeared after the chair was completely replaced with a new one.
• In addition, there were cases of failure of the heating system of the driver's seat, the cause of which was the failure of the heating elements.
• For repairs in the service will ask in the area of 6000 rubles.

Today, when buying a used Toyota Corolla series E150, you can no longer be very afraid of trouble from the robot. MMT is well-studied and can be repaired. The other flaws of Corolla are not so significant.

• Ay, um, robot: problems appeared km - rough switching, increased engine speed without switching to the next gear, lack of assistance at the start and transition to emergency mode with further failure of the box and complete immobilization of the car.
• Automatic and mechanical: In 2009, the installation of robotic boxes was abandoned altogether.
• Engines: Although the engine is reliable, but with repair no-no and have to deal with.
• However, many faced a knock in the steering only after 150-200 thousand km.
• Other problems and malfunctions: The problem is solved by gluing noise insulation materials.

Shows, bargaining and re-registration take time: buyers look, promise to think and disappear. Fair price after inspection closes the auction on the spot. If money is needed urgently, the purchase takes away waiting and repeat displays.

Leave a request with the car data. We will discuss the preliminary assessment and inspection. After checking the status and documents, we agree on the final price and terms of the transaction.