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2009 Toyota Corolla Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Toyota Corolla, 3% of all 1,459 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Corolla model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 11,682 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
51
3% of 1,459
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
11,682 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Toyota Corolla suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 23, 2008, latest Mar 12, 2020.

2009 Toyota Corolla suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month11Dec 2008May 2009Dec 2009Jun 2010Feb 2011Aug 2011Nov 2013Mar 2020
51 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2008 to Mar 2020; peak Feb 2010 (11).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Corolla model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200523 (3%)
  2. 200620 (2%)
  3. 200731 (4%)
  4. 200815 (5%)
  5. 200951 (3%)
  6. 201063 (5%)
  7. 201112 (2%)
  8. 20125 (1%)
  9. 201315 (7%)
  10. 201414 (5%)
  11. 201522 (10%)
  12. 201621 (10%)
  13. 201715 (8%)
  14. 20188 (6%)
  15. 20194 (2%)
  16. 20209 (3%)
  17. 202112 (6%)
  18. 20226 (6%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20242 (3%)
  21. 20255 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Toyota Corolla have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Toyota Corolla, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 11,682 miles.
Which Toyota Corolla year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2010 Toyota Corolla has the most suspension complaints (63), compared with 51 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Toyota Corolla?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Toyota Corolla is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.