2005 Toyota Corolla: harsh or hard shifting

Filed May 10, 2016 · Engine, Lights · MA

In late 2004, I financed a brand new 2005 toyota corolla while residing in south florida. In summer 2008, I relocated to massachusetts. It was in winter 2008 that the engine warning lamp illuminated. I immediately took the vehicle to a toyota dealership. I wasn't really given a real explanation of why the warning lamp was illuminated. I was quickly told it could be fixed. So I paid approx. $800.00 to supposedly have it fixed. Literally, two weeks later the engine warning lamp came back on. I took it back to the same toyota dealership and they told me they don't know what's wrong and would have to run more diagnostic test that would cost additional money. At the time, I did not have additional money since I had just dished out nearly $800.00. I have taken the vehicle to independent auto shops in which they have not been able to diagnose the problem. In the state of massachusetts, yearly inspections of an operating vehicle is required. For the past years, I have had to have the light manually turned off hoping that it would not come on in time for the car to be inspected. The car has failed on several occasions because the engine warning lamp illuminated. In addition to the engine warning lamp being illuminated, I have also and still experience harsh shifting. The harsh shifting started approx. In late 2009/2010. I also started noticing decreased lighting visibility in 2011. At night, I have to drive with my high beams to see properly. Out of frustration, I gave up on trying to find the cause for these issues. I just dealt with it. I don't frequently use the vehicle now because I live in an area that is accessible to public transportation that allows me to get to work. Most recently, I was informed by a fellow corolla owner that in 2009-2010 toyota recalled for engine and engine cooling and headlamps. I never received notifications of such recalls!

Filed Mar 27, 2014 · Engine · 140,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine warning indicator illuminated in conjunction to harsh shifting. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. A trouble code detected a malfunction with the clutch solenoid. There was a recall related to the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 90,990 miles · PA

In summer, corolla experience harsh shifting and indicator light came on. Ecm replaced in july - approx one month before recall occurred. At the time of correction, car was at nearly 91,000 miles - research ECM issues online, contacted toyota and they stated since it was out of warranty they had no obligation to cover ECM repair. Recall released within one month of ECM repair. Less than 60 days later, took corolla back to dealership. Car still experience harsh shifting. After paying $225 for a transmission flush, and dealer shifting transmission manually, the dealer stated ECM works fine, transmission will need to be replaced at +$3k. Researched and identified similar problem in toyota rav4 - ECM failure LED to transmission failure. Filing complaint because I think toyota needs to pay for my new transmission. At current time, transmission not fixed..want an explanation, if the component that tells the transmission to shift accurately isn't working, then why doesn't toyota recognize that the transmission has the potential to not work properly - if problem occurred in rav4, why not corollas? Now that ECM is fixed, transmission is still damaged from prior ECM failure. Updated ivoq 02/09/11

Filed Aug 15, 2010 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · CA

Suddenly my "check engine" light came on and when I went to get it checked out I was told it was a dtc p2716 code, a harsh shift and m.I.l. "on" problem. Since I had done my research and found this problem to be common in 2005 toyota corollas, I expected them to replace the ECM for me. However, given that my car was just past 89,000 miles and the warranty ended at 85,000, the dealership told me there is nothing toyota would do. My car exhibits the harsh shift problem regularly and now my plates have come up for renewal and I cannot pass an emissions test given my "check engine" light being on. I cannot afford to just replace the unit and I believe that since toyota is aware it is a widespread problem, they should be recalling the part for consumer satisfaction. I have been a loyal toyota consumer since I began driving but I have lost my respect for the company given the circumstances of my newest toyota and how they have been completely uncooperative in helping rectify the situation (knowing it is a defect on their part).

Filed Aug 5, 2010 · Transmission · 100,335 miles · GA

Bad engine computer 2005 toyota corolla rough shifting.

Filed Jul 23, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 94,800 miles · CA

P2716 harsh shift fault code. I purchased car from dealer as a certified used perfectly reliable on 12/28/08 with 47000 miles on it. The other day out of no where, no warnings, no noticeable changes the check engine light came on, while cruising up the 14 north at 75 MPH. Didn't think much of it, stopped at a friends house and used his obd2 reader and found out the issue, still haven't noticed much of an issue except for the sharp harsh shifting from 1st thru 3rd unless babying it. So I go into the dealer with 94786miles and see what's the issue and why so many problems. I was told yes its known a tsb has been published, yes its a safety hazard to anyone on or around the road due to the fact it could shut down at a moments notice. But since I am past the 80000 mi. Warranty there is nothing they can do except offer me a 10% discount and pay 693.00 to have it replaced, and there is no guarantee it will be perfect again, many of our customers have had to return multiple times for it which the warranty covers. How does my certified used , extended warranty purchase, being a safety hazard not covered under a warranty control, a safety recall, or something?

Filed Mar 16, 2010 · Transmission · 100,300 miles · MN

I own a 2005 toyota corolla. Just recently the check engine light came on. Soon after the transmission would jump every time the car shifted into a higher gear. In other words, as I increased in speed it would make a hard shift or something like it. Turns out that the ECM is bad and needs to be replaced. From doing a quick internet search it appears that this is a widespread problem and definitely poses a safety risk. I love toyota, but this is a problem since some drivers experience a complete shut down while they are driving on the highway. I discovered other similar issues at the following address: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=201631.

Filed Feb 3, 2010 · Engine · 93,500 miles · CA

Check engine light -code p2716 - hard shifting - jerking when shifting.

Filed Dec 30, 2009 · Transmission · 106,000 miles · MD

2005 toyota corolla le 4 door sedan. Incident mileage 106,000; current mileage 108,000. Harsh shift, engine warning light with dtc p2716. Occurs constantly. Car (especially in low gears) lurches forward as it shifts to the next gear. I have to be extra careful of my spacing to ensure I don't accidentally hit someone. Toyota service bulletin tc015-07 says the ECM should be replaced at the tune of 800+ dollars. Although I am over the 80k miles warranty for the toyota federal emissions warranty "this warranty is in effect for 96 months or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle?s in-service date.", I don't think that I should have to pay for a known defective component, especially since most of my miles are open-highway commuting and I am less than the 8 years of the warranty's time limit. Having a hard time finding a replacement part that I can trust.

Filed Mar 23, 2009 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 87 miles · FL

Ecu (engine control unit) malfunction causes hard shift on transmission. Total replacement charge sums up to 762.00 as per toyota dealer. Toyota corolla s 2005 replacement information in data base is 89661 02c11 vs. 89661 02c12 on physical engine control unit part. Compatibility in question. Customer service admitted to have a total of 4 car with same problem during the same week. Also said that they would replace it with an upgraded unit questioning the manufacture performance.