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1995 Toyota Corolla Transmission Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the transmission system, filed with NHTSA

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Transmission reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
12
Latest Aug 1, 2007
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
7%
of 176 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1995 Toyota Corolla submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 12 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming transmission

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Transmission
Filed Aug 1, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR AN OIL CHANGE ON FEBRUARY 28, 2007, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AT THAT TIME, ATRA INFORMED HER THAT THIS WAS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. ATRA ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND THAT WAS THE ONLY TYPE THAT COULD BE USED IN HER VEHICLE. SHE PAID $845 TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. IN MARCH OF 2007, THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WAS REPLACED AT THE COST OF $650. ON JULY 25, 2007, THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE IT FAILED EMISSIONS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WOULD COST $241. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 226,400, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 215,850.

NHTSA ID
10198181
Incident
Feb 28, 2007
Mileage
215,850 mi
Transmission
Filed Feb 28, 2006

1995 TOYOTA WAGON SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING. *TS *NM

NHTSA ID
10151963
Incident
Jan 1, 1901
Transmission
Filed Oct 25, 2003

I BOUGHT A PRE-OWNED VEHICLE FROM SLOANE TOYOTA, GLENSIDE, PA WITH MY SAVINGS OF $5,000 AND AFTER PUTTING LESS THAN 5000 MILES ON IT WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION AT A COST OF $3,700. I THINK THE SALES PERSON KNEW IT NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND SOLD IT TO ME ANYWAY. I HAVE HAD MISFORTUNE AND DISHONESTY BEFORE FROM THE SAME DEALERSHIP, BUT GO BACK BECAUSE I TRUST THE TOYOTA PRODUCT AND THEY ARE THE ONLY DEALER CLOSE ENOUGH TO MY HOME TO BE CONVENIENT. DO I HAVE ANY CASE AT ALL; CAN I GET HELP? *LA

NHTSA ID
10043561
Incident
Oct 23, 2003
Body & structureEngineSeat belts+3 more
Filed Oct 1, 2003

VEHICLE'S MOTOR MOUNTS ARE DEFECTIVE.*MR. THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION WAS BAD AND THE FLUID WAS BLACK. THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTS WERE REPLACED. THE REAR SEAT BELT WAS INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS BROKE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER RESERVOIR BROKE, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING, AND AXLE BEARING FAILED. THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND JUMPED INTO GEAR, THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED. *JB

NHTSA ID
10042181
Transmission
Filed Mar 13, 2002

WHILE DRIVING COULD HEAR A NOISE COMING FROM TRANSMISSION, AND AT THE SAME TIME, COULD FEEL VEHICLE LOSING POWER. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ID
8005638
Incident
Mar 13, 2002
Transmission
Filed Aug 22, 1999

GEAR SHIFT IS EASILY MOVED OUT OF GEAR WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. THIS WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF IT MOVES TO REVERSE WHILE DRIVEING ON THE ROAD.

NHTSA ID
710329
Transmission
Filed Feb 7, 1999

GEAR SHIFT DOESN'T LOCK IN PLACE, CAN BE KNOCKED OUT EASILY. *AK

NHTSA ID
703018
Heating & air conditioningSuspensionTransmission
Filed Aug 27, 1996

TRANSMISSION STARTS IN THIRD GEAR EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE THE "DRIVE" POSITION.

NHTSA ID
507968
Incident
Jul 12, 1996
Transmission
Filed Mar 1, 1996

WHEN DRIVING AND YOU TOUCH THE TRANSMISSION LEVER INDICATOR IT GOES INTO OTHER GEARS VERY EAISLY AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. PLEAS DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ID
980201
Incident
Feb 1, 1996
Transmission
Filed Mar 1, 1996

WHEN DRIVING AND YOU TOUCH THE TRANSMISSION LEVER INDICAT0R IT GOES INTO OTHER GEARS VERY EAISLY AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. PLEAS DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ID
980038
Incident
Feb 1, 1996
Transmission
Filed Jul 13, 1995

AUTO-TRANSMISSION; SYSTEM ALLOWS SHIFT LEVER TO ENGAGE WITHOUT USING RELEASE BUTTON. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ID
968765
Transmission
Filed Jun 29, 1995

THE VEHICLE'S AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAN SHIFT INTO GEAR WITHOUT USING THE SHIFT RELEASE BUTTON. TT

NHTSA ID
967963

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