2015 Toyota Corolla: CVT failure

Filed Nov 15, 2021 · Transmission · LA

The problem started 11/12/2021. The car started jerking and dropping out of gear while driving. A mechanic changed the transmission fluid and filter thinking it may resolve the problem. It did not now getting a code P2757 indicating the torque converter clutch pressure control solenoid was failing. Toyota issued a bulletin dated October 20, 2018 on CK313 CVT P2757 valve body replacement. It’s on your website and also a software update for CVT transmission dated August 13,2018 also on your website. This car did not get the update or either bulletin. Toyota has had multiple problems with the control solenoid but no recall . There were no problems with warning lights or issues prior to the incident. A mechanic has assessed the problem . We have contacted Toyota dealership locally they have said no recalls on the car.

Filed Aug 30, 2021 · Transmission · SC

vehicle was going down highway. then decreased speed. then wont go at all. mechanic stated cvt transmission not working.

Filed May 10, 2021 · Transmission · 19,752 miles · OH

The transmission on the vehicle has a tital of 19,752miles as of 5/3/2021. The vehicle's transmission has failed due to a "bad cylenoid" in the transmission. I am a 90 year old woman who went to my physicians office after my appointment I git in the car and attempted to place the car in reverse when it failed to move. I am the original owner of this vehicle and was shocked that there was a problem especially dibce I had just taken it to the dealer for regular maintenance . During that maintenance there were no noted problem bought to my sttentio. Hence I fell that this is a severe manufactureres defecr. I'm concerned that there is a serious defect and related isdues due to the dedign or manufacturing of the CVT transmission which I understand is a big issue that has been encountered in toyota's 2014 to 2019 line of vehicles. While it seems that no recall were formally issued, I believe that there is a huge problem based on the failure of the CVT tramsmission... Given that the normal transmission mileage for this model is ~ 250k miles so I strongly feel this situation is suspect. I also understand that vehicles with the CVT transmission are subject to a special service campaign. As such, I would like to report my vehicle for your consideration under this status as I desire to secure a favorable remedy for this manufacturer's defect. I would like assistance is exploring my options to get my vejicle back on the road without my having to come out of pocket with tbousands of dollars to correct the manufacturer's known defect.

Filed Apr 1, 2021 · Transmission · 74,000 miles · NV

When driving, my 2015 corolla with a CVT transmission with ~74,000 miles, the car will often not accelerate, sometimes at high speeds on the freeway or low speeds in residential areas. For example, on thursday, march 25, I was driving home from work when I had to safely pull over because my car would not accelerate. Since I was not on a busy street, I was able to drive home but at a highly reduced speed. Whenever this occurs it happens when I press the gas pedal. The car either lurches repeatedly or the engine revs to a high RPM with out accelerating. Basic maintenance such as changing the oil and coolant as required was done, however I am not sure what may have caused the issue. When I took it to the dealer on the 27th, I was also not aware that there was a recall that would help minimize wear on my CVT and since my vehicle is out of warranty, I am stuck with the only option of completely replacing the CVT transmission. I suspect that other drivers of the same vehicle may have not brought their car in for the recall and may be in the same position as me. Plus, I don't believe that a software update would have fixed anything. My car would stutter at a stop a year or two after I got the car.

Filed May 19, 2020 · Transmission · 126,000 miles · NC

I got a recall about my transmission last year (2019) and they checked it within minutes and said it seemed fine but if I had anymore issues to bring it back. Well the car was making sounds and I went to bryan easler toyota in hendersonville, n.c. And spoke to the service department regarding my concerns since there had been a recall and I was told it wasn't,'t probably anything bad. Well I left went up the road and ten minutes later the transmission failed. Toyota towed it in and took a couple of days to call me and tell me that it had nothing to do with the transmission recall. That is bull what else makes a transmission just quit out of the blue . There are so many toyota corolla transmissions failing due to bad CVT transmissions and people who's warranty has expired are trying to be made to pay for toyota crappy engine. I feel like it is a huge safety issue and toyota should honor the transmission recall and replace the transmission at no cost to the customer. They want to charge me $6800 on top of the $7200 I owe not for a pile of junk.

Filed Feb 11, 2020 · Transmission · 106,128 miles · NC

Special service campaign jsd performed on nov 03, 2019. The software component was updated, however the solenoid valve inspection and the valve body assembly replacement was determined as "not required". Since then the CVT seems to have started to fail. At this point in time the transmission makes noise while accelerating and decelerating. The dealership recommends the replacement of the transmission and sites issues with the belt in the CVT. *ln the vehicle was repaired with a used transmission. Consumer informed manufacturer of the failure. The manufacturer refused to help because the vehicle is out of warranty.

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · Transmission · 85,400 miles · PA

Vehicle is an le eco model with continuously variable transmission (CVT). Engine RPM will suddenly flare...often close to redline with throttle in steady cruise position, regardless of engine operating and ambient temperature. Vehicle will not accelerate (sluggish). It is subject to a dealer campaign, but dealer claims an internal failure and is being highly ambiguous about the actual failure. They simply want to install a $5,000+ replacement transmission. The vehicle is not safe to drive and seems to have a mind of its own. It is worse now since the dealer looked at it. Toyota and the dealer will not help the customer (me) in any way and claim that there are no problems known with this transmission, an assertion that is not supported by the scope of internet postings that can readily be located.

Filed Jul 3, 2018 · Transmission · 94,000 miles · GA

Cvt transmission, car will not going over 35 miles per hour. Everyday the car has this problem.

Filed Dec 14, 2015 · Engine, Lights · 12,211 miles · CA

The new toyota corolla's have several issues with their headlight design. First, the daytime running lamps on vehicles with the xenon or LED lights appears to be the same lights that run at night when you turn on the switch. This means that people in oncoming lanes constantly flash their lights thinking the bright lights are on during the day because it is extremely bright. I've also noticed that a lot of other people with this same car don't realize they have to manually turn on their lights since the brightness of the daytime running lamps is the same as when the switch is turned on. People must think they have automatic headlights and subsequently fail to turn their light switch on which means they have no rear lights. I can see this causing so many accidents, especially in the rain or at night. It is extremely dangerous. People have also complained to me that it looks like the bright lights are on when they're not and the headlights are "blindingly bright", but how the lights are aimed or designed, they don't cast much light on the road ahead. It seems like the light is just diffused in all different directions instead of in a beam like normal headlights. There is a huge issue with these new corolla models' lighting systems and toyota needs to retrofit them immediately to prevent accidents. In addition, this car basically has no power which makes it next to impossible to pull out in traffic as the awful CVT transmission takes forever to respond. Once the engine has finally woken up from its sleep, it offers terrible response and is extremely slow picking up speed. This is an issue with all corolla's because of how heavy the car is for how little power toyota gives it. I also hate the huge blind spots created by the awkwardly shaped rear end. I'm glad this is just a rental car, but I feel so bad for owners of this type of car.