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2005 Toyota Corolla transmission problems

37 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 94,800. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
37
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
94,800
crashes
3
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    16
  • Manual transmission
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Toyota Corolla transmission problems in other years

19901995200020052010201520202026

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Toyota Corolla transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Jerking 16Harsh shifting 10

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Toyota Corolla owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 4, 2026 · Transmission · IL

See attached document for complaint.

Filed Mar 3, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 150,000 miles · FL

My toyoda corrolla had two recalls one is the defective ECM which causes the cae to be un risk of a serious accident because it can stall while driving, this problemas damaged my car transmisin after they supposedly changed the part, they either didnt fixed it or replaced it with another defective part, now my car hesitates abd chek engine light is always on due to the ECM again not functioning properly, I contactes toyota corporate and al they did was to give me the run around I contactes the ceo and he rejected my emails, I want this to be reportes un case me abd my child can get injured due to that defect toyota didnt fixed properly.any help will be appreciated.

Filed Jul 21, 2020 · Transmission · 106,089 miles · CA

Transmission sensors problem a number of sensors that are being indicated as not working when a computer check to done by a macanic at repair shop. Request ed recall checks.

Filed Jun 26, 2017 · Transmission · 156,023 miles · AZ

Torque converter clutch solenoid performance. My 18 old daughter just purchased this car from this man who had reset the car so the check engine light would go off. After us driving it home and server miles later it went off. He said he had flushed the transmission oil and that his mechanic had told him to just reset it and it would be fine obviously it was not fine. We took it to our mechanic who is a very honest mechanic had stated that there's nothing wrong with the vehicle . He pulled up some recalls and indicated that there was a recall done on models 04305 corolla unfortunately the VIN numbers were 1zz -fe. I'm calling the dealerships and all they can tell me is that this may have been an expired recall on my vehicle therefore it's no longer under the warranty of the recall . They're not telling me that there was a recall on this they're just saying that there is no recall on this particular VIN number . With all the research I have done I've seen a lot of this issue has arrived with other VIN numbers but no recall has been open . At this point I'm not even too sure what to do other than get a new transmission or rebuilt this transmission.

Filed May 23, 2017 · Transmission · 118,000 miles · CA

The vehicle started showing the "check engine light" and the error code shown was p0741. The error code suggests issue with the transmission clutch converter solenoid. This issues seems to be common on the 2005 corolla and could be a safety issue if the transmission dies immediately while driving on a freeway or high-speed road.

Filed Sep 22, 2015 · Transmission · 14,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the cable shifter to the transmission fractured. The contact was unable to shift the gear lever from park to reverse or drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired. The details of the repair was unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2013 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · NM

The check engine light came on and was scanned by a local shop was advised of the code p0741 was told my transmission would need to be repaired at the cost of 2495.00 I have not had the money to fix the car was told by a friend who works for a shop there was a tsb for this code for my car called toyota and was told there is nothing they can do since the warranty is up on my car. I asked why this was not addressed when my car was taken for the ECM recall and the lady from toyota named [xxx] became very rude and told me there is nothing we can do and there is no customer support program available for your vehicle and asked if there is anything else she could help me with. The car still has not been repaired. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 1, 2013 · Transmission · 99,000 miles · FL

Over a 8 month period started experiencing transmission problems with 2005 toyota corolla (bought brand new in 2005) in july of this year, was finally able to fund the necessary repairs. Torque converter had to be replaced(transmission rebuilt) this issue affected the drivability and safety of the car on the road and it had become incumbent to get necessary repairs done.

Filed Jul 16, 2013 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 74,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the electronic stability control light illuminated. The contact stated that the solenoids valve had malfunction due to the shavings from the transmission. As a result, the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · PR

Auto en ocasiones no acelera. Naguabo auto reemplazo computadora (PCM). Problema continua. Se entiende que es un defecto de fabrica segun aviso enviado pero no se quieren responsabilizar.

Questions about the 2005 Toyota Corolla transmission

Does the 2005 Toyota Corolla have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 37 complaints about the transmission of the 2005 Toyota Corolla, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Toyota Corolla transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 94,800 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Toyota Corolla transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Toyota Corolla have bad transmission?

The Toyota Corolla model years with the most transmission complaints are 2003 (61 complaints), 2019 (55 complaints) and 2010 (49 complaints).

Other 2005 Toyota Corolla problems

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