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P0138 on TOYOTA COROLLA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2009

What P0138 Means on Your TOYOTA COROLLA

Real TOYOTA COROLLA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"My check engine light has come on and off sporadically, since the vehicle in question was bought of the showroom floor from sunny side toyota since march 2009 all the way up to the present."

— 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA owner • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 10/02/2017

"My ecm constantly have issues with stabilizing the vehicle on a daily occurrence. when it works as it should the car feels stable like it has added weight and the steering is responsive."

— 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA owner • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 09/01/2015

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0138 on TOYOTA COROLLA

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2009
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0138 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026