2015 Toyota Corolla Power Train Problems
- 18
- 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 18 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Passenger side wheel wobbles when accelerating. Had toyota check for problems they said it was a problem with the rotors. Changed brakes and rotors and problem still exist. Was told it was tires and balance had them checked and it still wobbles.
ODI 11278012
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Possible sticking accelerator pedal . When slowly pulling into parking spot, the car accelerated at mass speed into barrier
Crash reported
ODI 11204181
Power Train
The 'automatic transmission' seems to have an issue on this particular vehicle! While driving the car, i notice that the rpm gauge reaches approximately 5,000 to 5,250 rpms before the 'automatic transmission' shifts into the next forward gear! This situation happens while driving city streets and definitely while driving highways and interstates highways!!! To best describe this problem, it is basically like when i…
ODI 11257901
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota corolla. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle shook violently. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to north hills toyota ([redacted], pittsburgh, pa 15237, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the cv half shaft assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the…
ODI 11183251
Power Train
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…
ODI 11156836
Power Train
VEHICLE SPEEDS UP AND LUNGES FORWARD ON ITS OWN
ODI 11132992
Power Train
Cvt transmission, car will not going over 35 miles per hour. Everyday the car has this problem.
ODI 11105369
Power Train
Special service campaign j0d - remedy notice certain 2014 - 2017 model year corolla vehicles certain 2017 model year corolla im vehicles certain 2016 model year scion im vehicles - (suspended) vehicle will lose acceleration or not accelerate after coming to a complete stop and trying to accelerate. Vehicle was serviced at toyota service center for a similar issue including an idle issue. Acceleration issue could not…
ODI 11101175
Power Train
An intermittent problem with the transmission: the vehicle will downshift extremely hard when accelerating. This problem often happens when going uphill and can be very startling. The downshift is jolting and is by no means a normal downshift. The vehicle has been brought on multiple occasions to the dealer which the car was purchsed. The dealer has been unable to duplicate the problem when test driving. The…
ODI 11097741
Power Train
Keyes toyota of van nuys contacted me regarding a recall on transmission software update. The vehicle needs to be serviced. Was told it will cause an "abnormal wear" was not specific as to what exactly. Have not received a recall letter/notice.
ODI 11083789
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the dealer (keyes toyota, [redacted], van nuys, ca 91401, [redacted]) called the contact to indicate that the manufacturer issued an unknown transmission recall on march 28, 2018. The contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be serviced per the manufacturer recall campaign. The dealer and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included…
ODI 11082484
Power Train
2015 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to transmission failure. *ld the consumer stated 2 years after purchasing the vehicle the transmission failed. The manufacturer was notified and offered assistance. *js
ODI 11074862
Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension
While parking in a carport, i will use the brake to slowly enter and park. As i was straightening out the car, the car excellerated and hit a pole, bouncing back and forth. It caused major damage. I am wondering if there was something wrong with the car or my wearing flip-flops may have caused this accident. (note: this was a loaner car from toyota while i waited 5 months to get my 2009 corolla xle airbag…
Crash reported
ODI 10971508
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota corolla. After the vehicle was turned off and the key was removed from the ignition switch, the vehicle independently began to roll and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The contact stated that the vehicle began to surge for approximately a month before the failure occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent…
Crash reported
ODI 10936233
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota corolla. While driving down an incline, there was an abnormal increase of engine rpms and the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was working up to specifications. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not…
ODI 10822210
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
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…
ODI 10810041
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota corolla. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle did not move and the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the failure could not be diagnosed or duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 4,900. Updated 1/21/16 *ss *tr
ODI 10779291
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Filing a complaint on behalf of our insured/policyholder. She was backing out of driveway in reverse and foot applied on brake, at this time the accelerator began surging and the vehicle while in reverse and brake being pressed went up in speed to possibly 35 miles per hour and across the street, hit curb and jumped curb, and the rear end ultimately struck a tree and came to a rest in the opposing home's yard.…
Crash reported
ODI 10734509