2007 Toyota Corolla transmission problems

Filed Jun 8, 2023 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · MA · crash

The contact owned a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that she came to a complete stop at a traffic light, and when she lifted her foot off the brake pedal, the vehicle sporadically accelerated. The vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags deployed. The contact did not sustain injuries. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance company. A police report was not filled. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jan 20, 2022 · Transmission · WI

bought this vehicle with 112000 on it transmission went out 127000 with no warning

Filed Dec 14, 2019 · Transmission · NC

To whom it may concern, it is more like a question about my concern about a common manufacturers defect. I do not have serious issue at this time but I got some alarming sign on my vehicle that I am afraid it comes back. I have noticed tons of complaint online about toyota corolla 2007 giving check engine light with the code p0741, you can already find it online and many of the owner seems to be frustrated about this issue. In many cases car does not have any issue but the light comes and go, specially with the s model. It includes cars with 50,000 miles and above. The number of cases seems to be significant and toyota dealers seem to offer transmission replacement which is approximately the price of the car. I have seen a recall for 2005 and 006 corolla for computer change with similar error code but with this high number of complaint, I could not find any recall for corolla 2007. The code is most often read as solenoid issue while toyota dealers suggested to replace the whole transmission in all cases(based on reviews). I believe you may need to look into it as it is quiet frequent and may cause safety issue. This seems to be a computer or electrical issue with this model. (but transmission malfunction generally could cause serious issue on the road or highways) please let me know about your opinion on this matter. (I thought maybe you are also investigating a common manufacturer defect, I was not sure where I should report this matter) thanks for your time and consideration

Filed Nov 6, 2019 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · TX

The transmission wont shift right and wont allow me to go on the high way

Filed May 15, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 72,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated on its own in traffic. The contact placed the vehicle in park, shut off, and restarted the engine. Afterwards, the contact was able to drive home safely. Also, while driving 20-40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while shifting gears and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to toyota marietta (750 cobb pkwy s, marietta, ga 30060, (470) 938-8436) where it was diagnosed that a computer update needed to be performed. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair cost because the VIN was not included in a recall; however, the vehicle experienced the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2016 · Airbags, Body · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The vehicle was purchased brand new in 2007. Two months after the vehicle was purchased, the factory alarm system engaged intermittently. The dealer repaired the alarm failure. In september of 2011, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. On february 21, 2012, a warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled backwards without warning while parked. The dealer test drove the vehicle and determined that the vehicle was functioning as designed. The dealer produced a failure code detected for the torque converter clutch lock up and recommended that the transmission assembly be replaced. On february 24, 2012, an ECM recall repair was performed. Also in 2012, the contact noticed rust on the hood of the vehicle and small white circles (the size of basketballs) on the rear bumper and trunk. Two years later, leopard like spots were present on the roof of the vehicle. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the defects. The manufacturer scheduled an appointment with the dealer in december of 2016 for diagnostic testing. The dealer determined that there were only paint chips on the vehicle and failed to include the extensive amount of rust on the roof. The service manager informed the contact that they would use oxidation on the vehicle regarding the rust. The manufacturer stated that the paint used on the vehicle was environmentally safe. In addition, the contact received a recall notice for the air bags. It was unknown if the notice pertained to the passenger or driver side air bag. The federal safety agency campaign numbers and failure mileage were not provided. The VIN was invalid.

Filed Nov 8, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 16,600 miles · OH

Re: toyota 2007 corolla: when driving (in reverse) out of our driveway, on several occasions the car would suddenly jerk, emit a lot of fumes, and it would take off on its own. Putting pressure on the brakes would not stop the car- only turning off the ignition key stops the car. Last time this occurred was on november 4, 2014. After driving out of the driveway and changing gears from reverse to drive, the car again jerked, made a left turn, drove across our lawn, through the bushes and to our next door neighbor?s lawn. We are lucky that it did not slam into our house or the electric pole close to our driveway- either one would probably have killed us. The car has its own mind and does not respond to anything that the driver tries to do to stop the car from moving other than turning off the ignition key. The toyota dealer, of course, asserts that there is nothing wrong with the car.

Filed Jun 3, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 10 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that while making a left turn, the vehicle made a loud grinding sound. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the axle had fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 10 and the current mileage was 148,000.

Filed Jul 2, 2012 · Transmission · 76,000 miles · CA

Power train:automatic transmission I bought the brand new corolla 2007. The check engine light was on and off for several months. The error code read p0741. Toyota dealer advised to replace whole transmission. This car was less than 5 years old with 75,000 miles on it. The dealer need to charge $4,000 to replace the transmission.

Filed Jun 29, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · CA · fire

I was driving uphill on a one-way street in downtown when I saw and heard the sparks about 1 minute apart from each other on the front left side between the crack of the hood, the car lost power and turned off. I started it again, and it only moved about two feet and turned off. The car started to roll back, and the steering wheel locked making it impossible to steer. An unknown driver who was in front of us was merging to park to the right told us to get off because the car was on fire, next the smoke was visible. It began to smell like burned plastic, and then we saw the thick grey smoke coming through the crack of the hood. I pulled the hand emergency brake to stop the car from rolling back down any further. I opened the hood we all got out of the car. I went back inside the car to unhooked the harness off my dog. I was so scared that I couldn't release my dog, and my son's girlfriend helped me, and we got my dog out. My son, his girlfriend and I got the super-size large drink we just bought at mcdonald's and dumped on the fire with the help of the unknown man who got a bucket of some liquid possibly water from the hotel next to us, and the fire was out. I was so terrifying of how rapid my car caught on fire and how fast everything happening. My car was well maintained by toyota regularly, and the mechanic told us that there is no known reason why the fire started. Toyota has replaced the defected computer twice, the transmission once, I had two electrical problems in the past, and I do not feel safe in a car with so many manufacturers defective parts. Unexplainable fire, is the response I got from the insurance and repair shop which does not make me feel safe to drive a car that could caught fire at any time.