My automatic transmission is loosing transmission fluid. I took it to two different transmission shops and they cannot find where the fluid is going to, its not leaking external, into the radiator or to the engine but they confirmed it is loosing fluid to somewhere. Any ideas on this issue?
2003 Toyota Corolla transmission complaints
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We noticed a loud noise coming from the rear of the car a 2003 toyota corolla. It was noticeable beginning at 20 MPH and level of noise increased with speed. Researched internet for recall problems and found recall #02v074001 for hub and axle defect. Took car to the dealer, who said there was no recall;, only a service advisory. We paid for repairs. Our vehicle was not included in recall due to the VIN although dealer insisted he could not find recall information. . I have another toyota corolla with the same problem and felt that these cars should have been included in the recall since it seeme d to be a common complaint among corolla users.
2003 toyota corolla purchased in 2002 was told today I need a brand new engine. My car has 102,000 not old at all well maintained got services when needed. No one can explain why my engine has gone bad. I just wonder how many other engines have gone bad this soon?? The last time something was wrong with my car it ended up being a recall a few months later had to have a rear axle replaced.
Car began making a very loud noise that sounded like a small plane with lots of vibrations coming from the rear of the car. Thought it was the tires, but after replacing the tires, the noise remained. Took it into toyota dealer and was informed that the rear hubs needed replaced. Was told that if the hubs were not replaced that the car would lose control. Spent over $1200 on new rear hubs.
When I was driving the vehicle it started to make a rumbling and rattling sound in the rear of the vehicle. I notified toyota corporation and they flat out refused to assist me or offer any "good faith" measure or any service whatever to assist me with the defect. The rear passenger wheel bearing hub assembly was leaking and was not detectable when the car was taken for services and inspection.
I bought a 2003 toyota corolla from a certified car dealership, and was sold a car that was involved in a major accident and was not reported. The whole front of the car has none of the original parts to the car which depreciated the value of the car, but it was still sold to me as slightly used in great condition,low mileage and suppose to have never been in an any accidents, I also found out the this car did not pass inspection at the time of purchase, I had to bring the car back to the dealership numerous times starting five days after I bought it. I tried giving the car back and they said that there is nothing that they could do because the contract is already signed, and because of the extensive damages to the car they will only give $6,000 for the car when in fact they sold it to me for over $15,000.
Transmission went out, according to repair shop was defect from company. Less than 115 miles later the engine goes. According to service manager and master technician, engine looked great and could find no problem until discovered the cylinder head was warped and was a "common problem" . Engine and transimission gone within 115 miles of each other.
2003 toyota corolla experienced roll back.*mr while stopped at red light car suddenly rolled backward. The consumer put the brake down as hard as she could but the car kept rolling. The consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop the car. *bf
Toyota corolla le 2003. Parked in a multi-story parking lot. Put the gear in park. Next thing car accelerated and smashed into pillar. Called toyota, who claimed that such incidents have been reported and investigated by the federal safety agency, and that driver error was the cause. I am sure the car was in park and about to switch off. Nobody hurt, but damage to car in excess of $4500. It is in the shop.
Recall campaign 02v074000, while driving the rear axle assembly makes a rumbling noise ,and when applying the brakes a grinding noise was produced. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
While applying the accelerator pedal vehicle failed to accelerate. Consumer applied the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the transmission fluid needed to be replaced, and replaced it. However, the problem recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. However, mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
Car accelerated when breaking to a stop and while stopped. The event happened 4 times in one day and 1 time recently. The dealer could not find a problem with it and had never heard of such a problem.
I brought a 1999 toyota corola in 2000, in 2001 32,000 miles later the transmision failed, toyota replaced the transmision with a brand new one. This month may 2003 41,000 miles later the transmision failed again same problem. According to toyota I'm no longer under warrenty and I have to pay 4,396.71 for the repair cost. What I don't understand is, if the transmision keep failing every 30,000 to 40,000 miles obviously something is wrong with the car.
My wife purchased a 2003 toyota corolla. She purchased it because of its implied economy. But despite the owner's manual claims that the car can use 87 octane or higher, such is not the case. In two words, rotten eggs. In two other words, hydrogen sulfide. As we decelerate to a stop light or sign, if the windows are open, or the ventilation system is set to intake outside air, the odor of rotten eggs is overpowering. (note that if the airflow pattern control is turned to either partial or total windshield defrost, the control will automatically enforce fresh, outside air intake.) when I took it to the dealer, the service manager didn't bat an eyelash. Just opened a drawer and pulled out a sheet of paper which states that tmc assumes no responsibility for the problem, and will do nothing to remedy it. The paper further suggests that I should change brands of gasoline (we had already tried that) or change to a higher grade of gasoline. The dealer refused to write up the problem on a report. I can attest, the rotten egg odor doesn't abate if 87 octane fuel is used - even amoco which purports to be better than the rest. Searching these topics via google, I found a discussion suggesting that the cause was/is a catalytic converter running too hot - probably due to its proximity to the exhaust manifold. Sure enough, this vehicle has the first catalytic converter (there are two, in tandem) is coupled directly to the exhaust manifold. Further, there is no room to move the unit back, and, since the entire exhaust system is welded, any modifications to it would probably negate my warranty. My '88 corolla uses the same 87 octane fuels, from the same brands (that we've tried on the '03 corolla) and does not have this problem. Consumers deserve a better product than this. My son's '02 honda civic doesn't seem to have this problem. Why should we - and our fellow road users behind us and to the sides of us - be forced to tolerate this deplorable stench?
Transmission downshifts from overdrive to lower gear, when tapping brakes in order to slow down slightly at high speed. Going down hill, for example, resulting in sudden surge of RPM, acting like a brake and taking a while to shift back into overdrive. This puts tremendous strain on engine, and results in poor gas mileage. It doesn't seem proper that it should downshift when slowing from 70 to 65. Even punching the accelerator doesn't seem to make it go into od until several seconds have passed. 2003 toyota corolla.
When going down an incline and brakes are depressed transmission feels like it's slipping gears, and the rmps surge up to 4000. Cause unknown.
6853 miles need a new transmission
Twice while driving the car has suddenly dropped out of overdrive while coasting on flat road or going down a slight hill. In addition, the engine makes an unusual and very loud 'tingy' or high pitched reving noise when accelerating, which disappears when at cruising speed. The first incident occured about 2 weeks ago and was followed by the inability to go above 15 MPH. This persisted despite pressing the accelerator fully to the floor. The only way to stop this was to pull over and restart the car. The most recent incitent only involved dropping out of overdrive. Dealership has been contacted and has tried to find problem with no success. Manufacturer will be contacted.
Vehicle drops out of over drive while going down a slight hill and gently applying the brakes to slow down. Also does it while going straight on highway, at 60 MPH or higher and applying the brakes with medium pressure. Does not resume over drive for 1/2 mile after that.
Vehicle lurches while sitting in traffic.
The problem is . When I start my car I "must" press on the clutch very hard ( all the way inwards ) in order to start the car. I never had this problem with my previous manual transmission cars.
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