2007 Toyota Corolla: complete transmission failure

5 of the 836 complaints about the 2007 Toyota Corolla describe complete transmission failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Complete transmission failure by model year

2022
3
2021
1
2020
3
2019
6
2017
1
2016
6
2015
4
2014
3
2013
1
2012
1
2010
4
2009
1
2008
1
2007
5
2006
1
2005
4
2004
3
2003
17
2001
3
1999
1
1997
2
1996
1
1995
2
1993
1
1992
1
1991
2
1990
2

What owners say

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 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 Sep 19, 2011 · Transmission · 83,300 miles · TN

Purchased used 2007 corolla. (purchased as is no warranty from a used car dealership) one week later check engine light comes on and after checking with dealer I bought it from (ezauto) and transmission shop I got conflicting reports of what was wrong so I took it directly to toyota and they said I have to have new transmission. Is this covered under some extended warranty or am I responsible for getting it fixed?

Filed Jul 18, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · 72,000 miles · CA

I drive a 2007 toyota corolla s automatic. I bought it brand new & had about 72,000 miles on it at the time of the incident. I had noticed for a few weeks that my car was shifting into reverse quite roughly, delayed & jerking. I figured I would get it checked at my next oil change. While I was stopped at an intersection waiting to turn left, my car stalled. I stepped on the pedal to accelerate but it just revved my car & wouldn't go. I tried switching into reverse with the same result. Then I restarted my car a couple times until it finally started moving again. I thought it was a fluke so I kept driving. Unfortunately, as I drove on, the car just decelerated and stalled again. At that point, I called a tow truck. My car was taken to repair shop where the diagnostic was ECM issues & transmission failure. My mechanic called toyota to get the ECM replaced & my transmission had to be rebuilt.