How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Toyota Corolla have?

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Toyota Corolla, about 3% of its 584 total complaints for the year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2011 Toyota Corolla?

No related recalls are listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2011 Toyota Corolla.

At what mileage do 2011 Corolla transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 4,000 miles, though individual reports range up to 86,000 miles.

What transmission symptoms do 2011 Corolla owners report?

Owners describe rpm surging between 40 and 65 mph, jerking or bucking while decelerating, slipping when shifted into gear, and in some cases full transmission noise or replacement.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Corolla.

2011 Toyota Corolla Transmission & Powertrain Problems

The 2011 Toyota Corolla has 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints filed with NHTSA, about 3% of its 584 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 4,000 miles, and no related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 18; 3% of 584
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 4,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report rpm fluctuation and surging or hunting between roughly 40 and 65 mph, as if the transmission cannot settle on a gear.
Several drivers describe the car jerking, bucking, or kicking during deceleration, sometimes continuing to move even after braking.
Some complaints describe the transmission slipping or feeling like it's in neutral when shifted into drive or reverse.
One driver reported repeated clutch release bearing failures that required dealer replacement more than once.
A later complaint at 86,000 miles described hesitation to accelerate along with illuminated check engine and traction control lights, diagnosed as a transmission valve body issue.
One owner reported the transmission developing noise at 70,000 miles that the dealer said required full replacement.

When 2011 Toyota Corolla transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 15, 2011, latest Feb 6, 2024.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2011 to Feb 2024; peak Jul 2011 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 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.

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 complaints does the 2011 Toyota Corolla have?: NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Toyota Corolla, about 3% of its 584 total complaints for the year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2011 Toyota Corolla?: No related recalls are listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2011 Toyota Corolla.
At what mileage do 2011 Corolla transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 4,000 miles, though individual reports range up to 86,000 miles.
What transmission symptoms do 2011 Corolla owners report?: Owners describe rpm surging between 40 and 65 mph, jerking or bucking while decelerating, slipping when shifted into gear, and in some cases full transmission noise or replacement.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Corolla.