2016 Toyota Corolla: CVT failure

Filed Nov 6, 2026 · Transmission · FL

Failed Component: CVT transmission Safety was put at risk: Vehicle has a humming sound that varies pitch with speed, issue was first noticed on the freeway requiring us to stop on the side of the road with vehicles passing next to us at 70mph. Has the problem been reproduced and confirmed by dealer: Yes, vehicle was taken to Arlington Toyota in Jacksonville Florida and they confirmed CVT transmission needs replaced. The cost to replace the transmission was quoted at $11,124.97. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others?... Vehicle has only been checked by Arlington Toyota in Jacksonville Florida which is an authorized Toyota service center. Where there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem: No warning lamps or messages, only humming sound from drive train was noticed.

Filed Jul 14, 2026 · Transmission · NJ

The CVT transmission on my 2016 Toyota Corolla initially suffered a complete mechanical failure and was repaired on 01/08/2024, forcing me to pay $3,696 out of pocket for a replacement at an independent shop. Last week, the transmission experienced issues again, and this time a certified Toyota dealership serviced it for free under an active factory recall. This proves the vehicle has a documented factory defect. However, Toyota is currently refusing to reimburse me for the original $3,696 repair expense incurred due to this exact defect.

Filed Dec 2, 2025 · Transmission · CA

My 2016 Toyota Corolla suddenly showed a Check Engine light, and the dealer diagnosed a CVT transmission failure with code P2757. This code is linked directly to Toyota’s own TSB T-SB-0150-16 for torque converter clutch/valve-body failure. The dealer confirmed the issue and quoted me $11K to fix it. This is frightening because a failing transmission can slip, hesitate, or lose power at any moment, which puts me and others at risk. There were no early warning signs, just the sudden light. I brought it in immediately, and the problem was fully reproduced and documented by Toyota. My car is available for inspection whenever needed. Toyota corporate reviewed my case but offered very little help since my vehicle is just outside the 7-year timeframe for CA. I bought the extended warranty when the car was brand new. I have done every single service at Toyota, always on time, and my car has never been in an accident. I’ve taken care of it exactly the way Toyota told me to. This is not normal wear. This is a documented defect that puts drivers at risk and places an enormous financial burden on owners who did everything right. I’m filing this complaint because people deserve protection, accountability, and fairness, especially when a safety-related failure happens in a well-maintained vehicle. I’m only [XXX] , and I expected to own many more Toyotas throughout my life. My whole family drives Toyotas. I grew up believing this brand meant safety, reliability, and loyalty in both directions. I honestly wanted to be a Toyota driver for life. But facing an $11K repair for a known issue that Toyota already acknowledged in a TSB—without meaningful support—has broken my trust in a way I never expected. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 8, 2021 · Transmission · FL

problem with transmission at low sped code by Toyota p0841 p2829 the car has 35000miles Toyota toll me That I have to change the CVT transmission cost: 7380.$ by Bev Smith Toyota Fort Pierce FL 34982 Thanks [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Dec 23, 2019 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · MN

Received a service bulletin that the CVT needed a software update. We had this done at inver grove toyota. However, the RPM's continued to fluctuate while driving at lower speeds. Took it back to the dealer and then told the transmission needed to be replaced at the cost of $6000. Car has just over 62000 miles and toyota would not grant an exception to the warranty to cover the new transmission. We now have thr vehicle at an independent shop who is doing a diagnosis. If they find the transmission has failed, they will be replacing it with a used transmission from a salvage yard.

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Acceleration, Transmission · 80,000 miles · CA

2016 toyota corolla, 80,000 miles. I'm driving up a hill towards the freeway and my car slows and comes to a stop. I try to turn the car on and it won't turn on. Get it towed to a mechanic and they say the transmission failed and it'll be $8,000 to repair. This transmission failure came out of the blue and my car isn't even covered for it because my warranty expired at 75,000 miles. Contacted toyota USA and they said my car isn't covered under the CVT recall of certain 2014-2017 corollas so I'm left with this mysterious transmission defect which put me in a dangerous situation as I was trying to head onto the freeway!

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · TN

My daughters 2016 toyota corolla was taken in to have the CVT checked and it failed. Rick mcgill's toyota said it was unsafe to drive that it could lock up at 35 MPH and they made her leave the car. They rebuilt the CVT and it failed again so they rebuilt it a 2nd time. They had the car for 29 days and said its good now but we have experienced a vibration immediately and while I was driving it up a hill the rfpm's kept flutuating back and forth. I returned it and they said it was fine. I don't trust this car nor transmission but my daughter is driving it to college? Why didn't they have to replace the whole transmission?

Filed Nov 20, 2017 · PA

The car start up to behave different before 5.000 miles.when accelerating the car was getting first very high RPM,before starting to pick up speed,experiencing some important delays in response.I was trying to address this with toyota of york and the specialists explained to me about principles of CVT transmission and I was pushed back.at 10.000 and 15.000 miles the car became quite lazy and I just had to go back to the services as the RPM's were not normal. Finally the computer was reset and I start up to recognize the car. In about 3 weeks the car start up to have again some important delays in response. Back to the service - the issue was not recognized the mechanics trying to convince me again about the benefits of CVT transmission...I was never informed or asked if I will be interested to buy a car with CVT transmission but now I start up to read and get familiar with it trying to accommodate and feel better about what I got.before 25.000 I was close to be involved in 2 incidents when my car had major delay in response-trying to avoid and get out of a situation, my car first got to very high RPM and only after that, decided to accelerate, which I find very unsafe and I got panicked.in both situations I realize that this car is not able to get me out of an emergency situation. Around 25.000miles I discussed again with the mechanics, this time explaining safety concerns.the mechanics were sympathetic with what I experience but again I was told that I can not expect more from a CVT transmission if I want to get good gas and long life from a car.my wife was driving this car only 4 times. She felt very uncomfortable with this car's capacity to engage in different situations on the high way.in other words,this car will first save the CVT transmission,will protect the engine and will save good gas but on priority list my family life will come after.