2007 Toyota Corolla: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Apr 27, 2021 · Engine · 60,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced hard shifting with the check engine warning light illuminated, prior to the vehicle inadvertently shutting off. On another occasion while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut-off without warning. The vehicle was towed off the free way. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number as a possible cause for the failure. 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Apr 18, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Gentle persons I would like draw your attention to a safety issue associated with my vehicle (toyota corolla 2007, VIN: [xxx]) listed on the federal safety agency web site. Http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/recalls/recallresults.cfm?start=1&searchtype=drilldown&type=vehicle&year=2006&make=toyota&model=corolla&component_id=0&typenum=1&submit=retrieve+recalls&printversion=yes I have been experiencing similar sudden stop problem while driving. The federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v384000 the federal safety agency action number: 2 investigations found component: engine and engine cooling summary: toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 corolla and corolla matrix vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) for the subject models equipped with the 1zz-fe engine and two-wheel drive may have been improperly manufactured. There is a possibility that a crack may develop at certain solder points or on varistors on the circuit board. Consequence: there are a variety of warnings and consequences associated with the defect. The engine warning lamp could be illuminated, harsh shifting could result, the engine may not start, or the engine could shut off while the vehicle is being driven. An engine shutoff while the vehicle is being driven increases the risk of a crash. I have been experiencing sudden stops of my vehicle while driving that is likely related to the ECM. A case has been registered with toyota national head quarter suggesting to call toyota at 800‑331‑4331. I called and spoke with [xxx] (april 15, 2016 at 11:05 cst). She refused to provide any help although I provided her the case number. She handled the case very rudely and unprofessional, kept me on hold for several minutes and then gave me the same case number with no further action and ended the call. I am also notifying the federal safety agency about the this problem. Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 16, 2010 · Body, Brakes · 52,617 miles · CA

Check engine light came on 11/14/10 and car started slam shifting, and died on freeway. The car started again, and I took it to xx in moreno valley next day. Dealer said faulty ecu (dtc p2716) and the part must be ordered. I asked if they could provide a loaner car because I don't feel safe driving the car with a faulty ECM. I was told part will most likely be in tuesday or wednesday. The dealer said a loaner car would not be provided unless the car totally stop operating. I live in san bernardino and work in moreno valley, approx 26 miles one way. I have aaa towing basic for 6 miles. I would usually purchase aaa southern ca automobile club towing for up to 100 miles, but because I bought a new reliable toyota, I just got the basic towing in case the battery died. I don't have towing to get the car to moreno valley in case it completely stops running. I'm worried about safety and logistics! I don't trust this toyota corolla. Dealer will not keep the car and give me a loaner until the part arrives. Will toyota be responsible if this car stalls again in traffic and causes an accident? Will toyota be responsible if this car needs to be towed to the dealer? Will toyota be responsible if the transmission becomes damaged from the hard shifting? Will toyota be responsible if the car catches fire from faulty electrical wiring? This corolla has had brake and steering problems. Brake fluid always low, although brakes verified as repaired and okay by technician. The wheel bearing on the front driver's side wheel is going bad and the tire will not hold air. The tire has been examined and is good. I smell electrical burning once in awhile. The belt tensioner pulley bearing bad. Occasionally, smell antifreeze, which indicates a leaking head gasket. Wind noise, windows creak when moved up/down. The locks squeak. The interior rattles. The paint job is runny, weld points are sloppy. Car stalling, slam shifting, then cutting off. The car has a little over 50,000 miles.

Filed Oct 14, 2010 · Transmission · 59,600 miles · OR

My vehicle becomes disabled while in motion, the check engine light becomes illuminated and the accelerator stops responding. To avoid danger I am forced to pull over immediately or coast to a stop and turn the car off and on several times, often having to wait several minutes before it becomes operational again. The problem is increasing in severity and has gotten to a point where the car is a hazard and therefore is of no use until it is fixed. This problem has been happening every 20-30 miles for the last 6 months or so, but one time the car was able to travel 150 miles without an issue, while other times it will stall and then stall again no more than a mile later. The car has been officially recalled for safety reasons by toyota, but the dealership has refused to fix the problem, insisting that the recall does not apply. The recall: "the engine control module (ECM) for certain 2005 through 2008 toyota corolla and corolla matrix models equipped with the 1zz-fe engine and two-wheel drive may have been improperly manufactured. There is a possibility that a crack may develop at certain solder points or on varistors on the circuit board. In most cases, if a crack occurs at certain points or on certain varistors, the engine warning lamp could be illuminated, harsh shifting could result, or the engine may not start. In limited instances, if cracking occurs on particular solder points or varistors, the engine could stop while the vehicle is being driven increasing the risk of a crash." the dealer insists that my car stalls because of a different part, the throttle, and they are trying to charge me more than $1000 to fix the problem.

Filed Aug 24, 2010 · Acceleration · 48,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The contact was driving 2 MPH when the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle independently restarted. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that prior the failure, there were repairs made to the vehicle control module to correct a hard shifting issue. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 48,800.

Filed Apr 27, 2010 · Engine · 14,500 miles · WA

My 2007 toyota corolla died while pulling out of a parking lot, I restarted it and when I shifted it back into gear it made a hard clunk and would not get over approximately 25 miles per hour. I got the care home and the check engine light was on. After reading the owners manual it explained that it could have been the gas cap possibly. Removed and reinstalled it the car seemed to run fine, then the check engine light came back on. The next day I was driving and the same thing happened, the car have now done this several time. I did read on the internet that I'm not the only person having this problem and some people were told it was because of improper maintenance. I not that not to be true.

Filed Jul 17, 2009 · Engine · 31,858 miles · CA

Our son was driving my car at approx 55 MPH, in the afternoon, in cool clear spring weather... A clunk was heard, the engine died, he was lucky to find a wide spot to pull off the rural two lane highway and coast to a stop. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, diagnoses revealed dtc 607 ECM performance, description computer,engine . The computer was defective, and was replaced with 1 quantity....fp number 89661-02k21 computer for the engine under warranty. (31,858 miles on odometer) thurston's dealership in ukiah gave us great service and a quick turn around time enabling son to commute to college once again with little inconvenience. I'm greatly concerned about this incident and hope my data submission will serve to alert service departments, manufacturers and investigators to our experience with the engine computer chip defect. I want to help prevent the possibility of other drivers being placed in a potentially hazardous situation of loss of engine computer control while driving.

Filed Jan 27, 2009 · Transmission · 6,500 miles · CA

The od light comes on intermittently. It stays on. There is a strange whirring noise coming from the engine. A clunking noise is heard in the rear of the vehicle. All these occur intermittently. A toyota dealer in yuma said of the od light, there is definitely something wrong with the transmission.