2010 Toyota Corolla Automatic Transmission Problems
- 11
- 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 11 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in drive, it moved backward. The vehicle was then shifted into park and back into drive, but the failure continued. The vehicle was then shut off. Upon restart, the vehicle operated as normal. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 13,000.
ODI 10415542
Automatic Transmission
2010 toyota corolla, 4 months old under 5000 miles. The vehicle was brought to a car wash to evaluate a scratch found after going through the wash. The vehicle was parked outside the carwash running with the drivers door open for 1 to 2 minutes and when the door was closed to look at the scratch on the door the car shifted into gear and accelerated moving approx 10 feet and crashing into a bollerster. No one was in…
Crash reported
ODI 10355843
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. The contact stated the vehicle would not accelerate past 40 mph. The check engine and vsc service warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where he was informed that the transmission failed. The dealer replaced the transmission. After repairs while braking from speeds of 50 mph, the brakes would not engage. The contact applied repeated…
ODI 10347277
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
My new 2010 toyota corolla, (less than 1000 miles) accelerated suddenly. I was driving in a parking lot and going about 15-20 mph. I applied the brakes after the first car was hit but was unable to avoid hitting the second car. My car and two other cars nearby were damaged, but no one was injured.. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10342670
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
I had my 2010 toyota corolla in park and running to cool the car's interior with the air condition on. I was outside the vehicle. I decided to turn the car off ( i was standing on the passenger side and reached in and turned the key off. Instantly my car went into a roll. I jumped in and hit the brake and stopped the car (setting the emergency brake) the gear shift was still in the park position. After i calmed down…
ODI 10340247
Automatic Transmission
2010 recalled toyota corolla transmission failing- not shifting correctly looses power then jerks forward whenfinally shifts. Happens intermittently and all the time on streets and freeways toyota not problem found i was advised by toyota this is normal operation due to the throttle body wire several complaints no fix at this time. Car is going back to corporate toyota for 2nd inspection asking for nhtsa to…
ODI 10332564
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. The contact stated that when she driving in the city at 30-40 mph, the vehicle would downshift when she took her foot off the accelerator pedal; it would slow down as well as if the brake pedal was being depressed. Also, the contact noticed that when she attempted to brake, the abs would suddenly activate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership three times for…
ODI 10363846
Automatic Transmission
Car was parked and turned off. I started the car and put it on r (reverse) and started to pull out of the parking stall. Brake was really hard and wouldn't go all the way down. Car was still moving really slow. I change the transmission to d and the car was still going back. Brake was still hard, i pushed down effectively bringing the car to a stop now. I turned the transmission to p (parking) and then turned off…
ODI 10319008
Automatic Transmission
I have a recalled 2010 toyota corolla that had the sudden acceleration problem. I had a minor accident on march 3rd 2010 that involved my other vehichle, as i was putting my corolla into reverse & it jumped hard backwards like it was propelled i had barely tapped the gas, the drivers side rear bumper hit my other car there was no damage to that one but my corolla substainted a minor but big enough dent to the lower…
Crash reported
ODI 10322735
Automatic Transmission
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA ACCELERATES BY ITSELF. *TR
ODI 10312546
Automatic Transmission · Fuel System, Gasoline
For entire time owned - there is a gap of seconds between pressing gas pedal and actual acceleration. When i press gas pedal there is a hesitation leading me to press harder. Then of course the car has a sudden sprint in acceleration. This is not safe. I have had the car for 5.5 months so i am getting better at waiting instead of pressing harder. But i feel this is definitely a defect. I inquired over phone with…
ODI 10302946