2010 Toyota Corolla Power Train Problems
- 34
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 34 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 7 records
- repaired notified · 6 records
- notified failure · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When needing to accelerate the car takes off like a jet rocket when the pedal is pressed. The car seems to be out of control and shaking violently. This happens usually on highway when going above 50. Feels very unsafe. This is a used car i bought. This happens on a regular basis.
ODI 11013758
Power Train
Transmission is shifting very hard into second gear, particularly when the car is warm and has been running about 20 minutes. The shop reported pressure readings inside of transmission are high and recommended a full replacement.
ODI 11002619
Power Train
Car is sputtering and hesitates when driving at low speeds, it does it intermittently. This is a safety concern. I took it to toyota dealership and called headquarters and they have not been able to resolve this major problem. They are overlooking the problem. Apparently this is an ongoing problem with toyota cars and they haven't done anything about it.
ODI 10969896
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and the gear shifter failed to operate without warning. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission exploded and metal fragments were present inside. As a result, the technician stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10953686
Power Train · Suspension · Visibility/Wiper
Transmission exploded form inside out after 80k miles
ODI 10950033
Power Train
Extremely hard shifting in automatic transmission at interstate speeds.
ODI 10918061
Body · Electrical System · Power Train
1. Weather stripping will not stay on driver door 2. Cd player of radio system was throwing out the 6 cd's as driving- replaced stereo. 3. Under 70,000 miles- cv joint went out - replaced. Prior to replacement loud clunking sounds and steering difficult- other owners same issues i am reading. Needs recalled 4. Appx 77.000 miles no warning alternator went out and was extremely hot and smelly-replaced. 5. Appx 78,000…
ODI 10852179
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. Every time the contact removed her foot from the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated independently. When the vehicle was parked, it accelerated and made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,900.
ODI 10818144
Power Train
Right side cv joint boot cracked, leaking grease @ 56k miles, discovered during routine inspection & could result in failure of cv joint disconnecting from hub assembly & loss of propulsion. (warranty expired) condition rectified by replacement of right side drive shaft assembly. This item should last far longer (i had a 1995 corolla 14 yrs & 172k miles with original cv boots intact
ODI 10853437
Air Bags · Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into the garage. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed, but the body damage was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10745072
Power Train · Steering
After i turned around the corner of etna st /derby st. In berkeley, the steering suddenly malfunctioned and the car veered to the roadside and hit a parked car. I tried to brake immediately. The impact was slight, but my car could not be moved any more. I called the police and the roadside assistance of my insurance company. The person from the roadside assistance told me that the steering mechanism broke and the…
Crash reported
ODI 10702344
Power Train
2010 toyota corolla the transmission will surge when trying to pass on the highway. When driving and trying to pass another vehicle there is a minor delay when the transmission shifts causing a jolt and fast acceleration. Also at low speeds coming up to a light and then it turns green but not fully stopped maybe 15 miles an hour the transmission will also surge. This seems like an ongoing problem and toyota wants to…
ODI 10680361
Exterior Lighting · Power Train
There was no wreck, my horn does not work dash lights stay on lighter acts like there's a short and the electrical in console doesn't work. *tr
ODI 10672487
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Check engine and vsc lights blinking. Hangs up in third gear. Had code pulled. Shift solenoid closed. This seems to be an ongoing problem with these cars. Dealerships just give you the runaround. Problem is caused by the failing ecu. This has been going on for years and no recall. This is not only a headache to drive but also unsafe. *tr
ODI 10679873
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I took my 2010 toyota corolla s in for service on 9/26/14 at victory toyota of canton, mi 48188 for a regular service. All service has been completed at victory toyota of canton, mi 48188 since i purchase the brand new vehicle from them. The service representative informed me that my car had a timing cover leak that was to cost me approximately $1,300.00 to fix and that if i continued to drive it the leak would get…
ODI 10639666
Electrical System · Power Train
I was driving my car down the highway going about 60mph and all of a sudden lost all engine power, with no warning, stutter, jolt or any sort of noise. I managed to coast to the shoulder but could not get my car to turn over and had to tow it away. Obd code reader would not connect with on board computer. When cranking the engine there was no spark to the coils. *tr
ODI 10631994
Engine · Power Train
Upon purchasing this car from carmax on 02/2012 there had been constant transmission issues that were not being resolved from the dealership. I had gone in and tried having my transmission looked at three times a the carmax dealership all of which told me that nothing was wrong with my car. On 07/26/2014 my 2010 toyota's transmission failed and now needs a new one. This out of pocket expense is ridiculous for a car…
ODI 10616964
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. . The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into reverse on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10611251
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while parked and the key removed, the vehicle rolled away and crashed into a tree. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10615292
Air Bags · Power Train · Service Brakes
Vehicle is impacted by takata pass bag faulty, no resolution informed by toyota advised toyota to refund money in regards to paying $21k, also vehicle has clatter under passenger side cv axle, have been in several times for solution or resolution to this issue more than 3 times to date there stating no problem is there, if car i jacked up i hear clear noise between cv axle and transmission, this was brought to…
ODI 10920413
Body · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
Drove into a gas station to buy gas, put car in park, stepped out to pump case, noticed car moving, jump in to stop it, car accelerated and crashed into building, causing damage to both car and building. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10641398
Power Train · Starter Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the traction control and check engine lights illuminated and the vehicle failed to shift out of third gear. The contact stated that after letting the vehicle sit for a while, it functioned normally. The contact also stated that the starter tried to restart the vehicle after it was started and it made and loud noise. The contact also mentioned that…
ODI 10507207
Power Train · Radiator Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. The contact stated that after shifting into reverse, the vehicle erroneously accelerated forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 106,000. .... Updated 02-20-13 *bf updated 02/21/2013 *js
ODI 10491654
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
As i was driving on hwy, i suddenly lost my power steering and i had power steering light, vsc and slippery car light cam on. From that point on i didn't have power steering, it was difficult to drive since it was hard to turn. Thank god that i didn't get involve in wreck. When i took it momentum toyota dealer in tulsa and explained what happened, service advisor said that since it has almost 45,000 it is not…
ODI 10464821
Power Train · Rearview Mirrors/Devices · Roof And Pillars
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently and jerked forward. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times and the contact was informed that the torque converter was seizing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and sent an engineer to examine the vehicle. The engineer advised that the vehicle…
ODI 10469675