Toyota Corolla shudder problems

Filed Jan 21, 2026 · Transmission · MD

The 2024 Toyota Corolla needs to be added to the list of vehicles currently being investigated for transmission/engine issues. The vehicle in question is currently exhibiting transmission anomalies consistent with those observed in several other vehicles under review, specifically: slipping, jerking, surging forward, hesitation to accelerate from a complete stop, loss of power, droning sound at low speed, odd knocking noise/vibration during idle, unresponsive gear changes, shuddering upon vehicle shutdown, and decreased fuel efficiency. The owner has incurred expenses exceeding $2,000 for rental vehicles and diagnostic services in an effort to resolve these persistent issues. However, as of January 21, 2026, Toyota has not acknowledged the existence of a problem, asserting that these conditions are within normal operating parameters and that the vehicle is performing as intended. A local mechanic has advised the owner that Toyota will not diagnose the issue, but they are likely to offer a post-warranty adjustment should the transmission ultimately fail. It has become increasingly apparent that Toyota is not conducting a thorough investigation into these matters and expects the customer to bear the expense beyond the scope of the standard warranty. Beyond the immediate safety concerns for the owner, there is a significant risk of collision should the vehicle experience a loss of control or erratic behavior. Thank you for your time and assistance in investigating this matter.

Filed Feb 16, 2025 · Brakes, Steering · CA

I recently 6 weeks ago bought a used certified 2016 Toyota Corolla with 43,000 miles. I have been going back and forth with Toyota since the day after I bought it about the many mechanical issues that pose a major safety risk. The car shudders/vibrates when accelerating, knocks when backing up. And when making turns the car shifts hard side to side with a shudder and wobble in floor board of car. It feels as if you don’t have control of the vehicle when driving. It has lots of loose play in the front end and steering really the whole car. It also has a problem going up hill and jumping on fwy a major problem accelerating. They keep telling me car is working per design but this is a lie. I have taken it to 2 other mechanics who told me this car has major issues safety ones to take it back. Toyota fixed the control arms stating that might be what it is but the same problems remain. I am afraid to drive this vehicle and they refuse to figure out the problems and fix them. 2 days after buying it I told them take the car back it has too many mechanical issues they refused. I don’t know what to do I cannot continue driving this car like this and in the rain it could barely handle also. The car has a feeling of loss of control like the whole frame of car is loose. I need help and don’t know what else to do I’ve taken the car back to them about 15 times. They continue to lie and say nothing is wrong even though when I test drove it with the head mechanic. He admitted the car has major issues but told me he did not want to get involved and I would have to take it up with management. I traded in my 2011 suv that was in good working order to buy this smaller car so my daughter could also learn to drive. They should have never sold this vehicle with this many mechanical safety issues please help.

Filed Feb 14, 2024 · Transmission · AR

Driving up a slight grade, vehicle shuddered and then felt like it popped out of gear. Would not engage in any gear and now I am unable the shift into park or any other gear

Filed Apr 2, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The contact stated that there was no warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over to inspected the vehicle. The vehicle failed to start afterwards. The vehicle was towed to toyota of laredo located at (6324 bob bullock loop, laredo, tx 78041) where the mechanic found no defect with the vehicle. The contact discovered that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and acknowledged that parts were unavailable. The manufacturer at first declined to provide a loaner vehicle but after several additional failures, a loaner was provided. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Transmission · 41,000 miles · MD

"takata recall" my car shudders at low acceleration and at high speeds

Filed Aug 16, 2011 · Acceleration · MN

Letter from congressman on behalf of constituent re sudden uncontrolled acceleration of a toyota corolla automobile dot/I#2011-2068. *kb the consumer stated she was traveling at the posted speed limit, when the sign ahead indicated to reduce speed ahead. The consumer reduced her speed to the posted limit by pressing down on the brake. As she attempted to brake, the vehicle continued to increase in speed and a loud noise was present. The consumer stated she continued to press harder on the brake and she could feel the ABS activating. The ABS sounded like a high pitched noise and pulsating very fast. The consumer finally came to a complete stop, before going through an intersection. However, the engine was emitting a loud roaring sound. The consumer shifted the gear from drive 1 to drive 2 and the vehicle shuddered. She tried to shift to park, but as she got to reverse the vehicle tried to buck, so she put the gear in neutral and turned off the vehicle. The consumer stated her cruise control wa activated at the time of the incident. However, the dealer stated the problem had nothing to do with the cruise control. *jb updated 11/10/11 *bf updated 11/16/11

Filed Jul 19, 2011 · Acceleration · MN

2003 toyota corolla. Consumer states problems with vehicle accelerating. *tgw the consumer stated she was traveling at the posted speed limit, when the sign ahead indicated to reduce speed ahead. The consumer reduced her speed to the posted limit by pressing down on the brake. As she attempted to brake, the vehicle continued to increase in speed and a loud noise was present. The consumer stated she continued to press harder on the brake and she could feel the ABS activating. The ABS sounded like a high pitched noise and pulsating very fast. The consumer finally came to a complete stop, before going through an intersection. However, the engine was emitting a loud roaring sound. The consumer shifted the gear from drive 1 to drive 2 and the vehicle shuddered. She tried to shift to park, but as she got to reverse the vehicle tried to buck, so she put the gear in neutral and turned off the vehicle. *jb updated 08/10/11. *jb the dealership maintained the problem was the driver side floor mat and driver error. Updated 08/23/11.*jb updated 09/29/11.*jb upated 10/11/11.

Filed Sep 20, 2010 · Brakes · 5,000 miles · CA

Purchased a 2010 toyota corolla used from a toyota dealer with under 5000 miles on the car. The third day I owned it the brakes began to make excessive noise. The car has been taken to three separate dealers all who fail to recognize or fix the problem the brakes sometimes shudder on uneven pavement or if braking on a slight curve. An official complaint has been made to toyota. The noise is excessive and loud and type of noise you would hear after 30,000 miles when in need of brake replacement. On the third visit to a dealer, a technician rode in the car and positively identified the noise. They then claimed to have taken apart the wheels/brakes only to claim there is nothing wrong with them and refused to replace the brakes under the existing warranty even though the problem has been reported since the vehicle was purchased. Because the brakes make such a loud noise so frequently, it would seem the car may be unsafe to drive. Also, although the car was purchased through the toyota dealer and as an owner I was registered with their online owner site, I was never informed of the latest safety recall, and didn't find out until the car was taken in a third time for the brake issue. The problem remains ongoing.

Filed Aug 26, 2010 · Transmission · 54 miles · FL

Car: toyota corolla base 5 speed manual transmission 2010 I purchased the car new from a toyota dealership and it immediately had problems with shifting into reverse. From the 2nd day that I had the car, with 54 miles on the odometer, the whole car would shake and shudder as I put the gear into reverse. The gear would clunk into reverse, causing the transmission to shake and shudder and it is sometimes difficult to even get it to engage. The car was brought back to the dealership 3 times for the same reason with no improvement. A case was opened with a field branch and closed with the conclusion that the car was operating under normal conditions. The problem was reproducible by myself in front of the manager, the service writer and the technicians at the dealership all drove it and were able to reproduce the same issue. They say that all the corolla cars do that and that it is normal. The problem has progressed to the gear grinding when trying to engage now. The clutch is completely pressed down and the gear is moved into reverse and it grinds twice before finally engaging. No parts were replaced, no work was done to correct the problem. It is difficult to put the car into reverse which causes problems with everyday driving and makes it dangerous to not be able to reverse at a moment's notice if necessary.

Filed Aug 8, 2010 · Electrical · 40,331 miles · TX

I was driving 60 MPH on the highway in my 2006 toyota corolla (manual transmission, 40,331 on the odometer) when I lost all acceleration. The car's engine did not stop but the malfunction indicator lamp came on and simultaneously I lost the ability to accelerate. Luckily I was able to maneuver across three lanes to the shoulder; when I finally tried to brake, I had no power and had to push the brakes to the floor; when I did this the car shuddered. The toyota dealer repaired this by replacing the ecu (electronic control unit/computer), code 0607 at no charge to me. The part is included in the 8year/80,000 mile federal emissions warranty. According to what I've read about this issue, gleaned from the federal safety agency database, many others have experienced the same problem but toyota has not recalled this defective part. This is a serious safety concern and I urge toyota to reconsider its position.