How many transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Toyota Corolla?

NHTSA lists 49 complaints in this category for the 2010 Corolla, which is 4% of the 1,244 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall tied to the 2010 Corolla's transmission or powertrain complaints?

No related recalls are listed for this specific complaint area in the NHTSA data provided.

Did these transmission and powertrain problems cause crashes?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 9 crashes and 2 injuries linked to complaints in this area, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do these transmission and powertrain problems typically happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this complaint area is 30,000 miles.

How does the 2010 Corolla compare to other Corolla years for this problem area?

The 2010 Corolla's 49 complaints and 4% share are similar to nearby years like 2009 (45 complaints, 3%) and higher than 2012 (8 complaints, 2%), though later years like 2019 show a higher share at 27%.

2010 Toyota Corolla Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 49 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Toyota Corolla, 4% of that year's 1,244 total complaints. Nine complaints in this area involved crashes and two involved injuries; median mileage at failure was 30,000. No related recalls are listed for this specific complaint category.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 49; 4% of 1,244 complaints
All complaints this year: 1,244
Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 30,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe sudden unintended reverse or forward acceleration while shifting into gear, sometimes right after leaving a service visit.
Several drivers report the vehicle rolling or lurching forward on its own while parked, unattended, or with the key removed.
Some owners describe a delay between pressing the accelerator pedal and the car actually responding, followed by an abrupt surge of power.
A manual-transmission owner reported inconsistent acceleration behavior specifically in 3rd and 4th gear.
Multiple reports mention the vehicle moving unexpectedly at low speed in parking lots or driveways, leading to minor collisions.

When 2010 Toyota Corolla transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 26, 2010, latest Jun 2, 2026.

49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2010 to Jun 2026; peak Mar 2010 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Corolla model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200537 (4%)
200643 (5%)
200726 (3%)
200813 (4%)
200945 (3%)
201049 (4%)
201118 (3%)
20128 (2%)
20139 (4%)
201426 (10%)
201530 (14%)
201622 (10%)
201715 (8%)
201812 (9%)
201954 (27%)
202039 (13%)
202119 (10%)
202217 (17%)
20236 (8%)
20248 (13%)
20252 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Toyota Corolla?: NHTSA lists 49 complaints in this category for the 2010 Corolla, which is 4% of the 1,244 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall tied to the 2010 Corolla's transmission or powertrain complaints?: No related recalls are listed for this specific complaint area in the NHTSA data provided.
Did these transmission and powertrain problems cause crashes?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 9 crashes and 2 injuries linked to complaints in this area, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do these transmission and powertrain problems typically happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this complaint area is 30,000 miles.
How does the 2010 Corolla compare to other Corolla years for this problem area?: The 2010 Corolla's 49 complaints and 4% share are similar to nearby years like 2009 (45 complaints, 3%) and higher than 2012 (8 complaints, 2%), though later years like 2019 show a higher share at 27%.