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2009 Toyota Corolla MPG

25–30 mpg combined across 4 EPA-rated versions. Best: Corolla (FWD, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 27 city / 35 hwy / 30 combined; lowest: Corolla (2.4L 4-cyl, M5) at 25.

Every version

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How it compares

• 2009 Compact Cars: class average 22.2 mpg over 132 versions; best Corolla +7.8 (#4).
• 2008: 31 mpg best (−1 for 2009).
• 2010: 30 mpg best.
• Fuel cost spread: $2,250–$2,700 a year ($450 difference).
• 2027 model: 50 mpg best (+20).

Safety

1,533 owner complaints: Air Bags 592, Steering 388, Vehicle Speed Control 204, Service Brakes 124. Crashes 194, fires 13, injuries 118, deaths 2.

Recent owner reports: Air Bags

“The contact owned a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph and exiting a parking lot when the vehicle accelerated on its own, veered to the left, and crashed into a gate. No warning lights were illuminated and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injury to the right shoulder, right foot, and right hand, but did not seek medical attention. No police report was filed.”

“I have been sent two different recalls on my cars airbags. I had one repaired. I do not know how to tell what repairs were were not done. They’ve all been marked as being done yet. Four years later less than four years later my airbag warning light is on.”

“My daughter was hit by a red light runner at 60mph and her airbags did not deploy at all. Her head hit the door and she sustained a broken collarbone, concussion and mild brain bleed.”

Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.

Recalls

13 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).

Nearby years

• 2005 · 31 mpg
• 2006 · 31 mpg
• 2007 · 31 mpg
• 2010 · 30 mpg
• 2012 · 29 mpg
• 2013 · 29 mpg

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