2006 Toyota Corolla: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Feb 16, 2017 · Steering · CT

Clunking noise from the steering column

Filed Jan 17, 2012 · Transmission · 54,425 miles · IL

My 2006 toyota corolla was on a recall list for the ECM. I was watching the car's behavior closely for warning signs/ problems related to the ECM. Surprisingly instead of problems starting,harsh shifting or stopping while driving (all listed as possible "symptoms" of ECM issues)- the opposite problem occurred. My car tried to accelerate when stopped! When fully stopped at traffic lights/stop signs, with my foot on the brake pedal,all of a sudden, my car engine revved and the car tried to accelerate.I quickly pushed down even harder on the brake pedal to stay stopped and not crash into the car in front of me or go the intersection. Other instances occurred when parking after a short drive doing errands. Again,the engine revved up and attempted to accelerate while stopped,preparing to put the car into park... And once again I had to hold it with the brake.these"behaviors" happened so frequently that I finally resorted to putting the car in neutral to be safe when I was stopped. I also remembered from news reports that car mats could possibly shift and interfere with pedals so I had removed my mats(original mats attached to hooks) to ensure they could not be an issue although it seemed obvious they had never moved off their hooks towards the pedals. I called customer service at toyota corporate to seek their advice and fully described the problem as I have here.they said toyota mechanics would have to get the car to replicate the problem in order to fix it. I assured them it was really happening, but it was not predictable. Soon after this,my local toyota dealership called to let me know that there was an opening for me to come in and have my car looked at since they had been made aware that I was having a problem with my brakes ! I let them know that my brakes were not the problem but was with acceleration when I was stopped with my foot on the brake.

Filed Aug 12, 2010 · Electrical · 108,000 miles · VA

I was driving in afternoon commuter traffic in washington, dc, when, while stopped at a red light, my car "hiccuped" once and died. I was able to restart it, but as I drove through the green light, my car began to lose power, slow down, then stalled out in the middle of the road. I was able to restart the car, but it wouldn't go over 25 MPH, then almost immediately slowed and stalled out again. After that, it took approximately 10 tries to get the engine to turn over and the car to start only long enough to move it 50 feet or so to a safer area. The problem, according to toyota, is a faulty computer (ECM) that the company was aware of but did not directly notify owners of. (based on what the toyota repair person said, this problem mirrors what is reported in the federal safety agency action number pe09054 and technical service bulletin tc015-07 - hard shift and stalling).

Filed Feb 10, 2010 · Electrical · 13,000 miles · IL

Toyota corolla 2006 model with engine light on after driving 5 miles. Car was diagnosed with a fault of p2716 by a certified mechanic. Light disappeared for about twelve hours than reappeared and was constant from that time on. The car seemed to have hard shifting while driving slowly between 10- 30 MPH.

Filed Feb 9, 2010 · Engine · 27,700 miles · FL

While driving my 2006 toyota corolla ce it stalled at an intersection effecting steering and braking after it stalled it took several attempts to get the car to start and run. While returning home it stalled two more times, while I was driving I also notice that the car would not accelerate pasted 20 MPH even while pushing the pedal all the way down and hard shifted into drive.

Filed Nov 16, 2009 · Electrical · 119,900 miles · KY

On friday, october 23, 2009, my check engine light came on in my 2006 toyota corolla le. Once the light came on, the car had a "hard shift". On friday october 30, 2009, I took the car to the local toyota dealership and had the diagnostics run, which indicated a faulty p2716 pressure control solenoid "d" electrical. The service representative told me that I needed to have the computer replaced ($900) and that the car could shut off on me while in operation if I did not. After I had it replaced, I looked it up on the internet. Turns out that toyota was aware of the problem based on a 9/2006 service bulletin, but chose to not issue a recall. I have a 110 mile round trip commute daily and after reading hundreds of posting from others that have encountered this problem, I count myself lucky. Many others have had the car stop on them going 70 MPH on the interstate. I was lucky, but it could have turned out deadly. There are incidents of accidents occurring due to faulty p2716's. It is not a matter of if it goes out, but when. I think toyota should be obligated to notify the owners of the 2006 corolla le's that the part is faulty and to have it replaced.

Filed May 18, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 69,500 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. While driving between 10-15 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle exhibited an erratic hard shift during acceleration. The check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and the failure was labeled as the pressure control solenoid. The component was replaced, but the failure recurred. The dealer performed diagnostic testing and they recommended that the engine computerized system be replaced under warranty. The vehicle has not been repaired due to the massive national back order for the part. The failure mileage was 69,500 and current mileage was 70,029.

Filed Dec 29, 2008 · Transmission · 45,000 miles · MN

Check engine light on and off for two weeks. Harsh shifting when on. Toyota service wouldn't check until light was on during my appointment. Diagnostic code p2716. Toyota service replaced engine control module - technical service bulletin 9/20/2007 tc015-07. Covered under toyota federal emissions warranty.