How many transmission complaints does the 2016 Toyota Corolla have?

NHTSA lists 22 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Corolla, which is 10% of the 214 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Toyota Corolla transmission?

This data does not list any related recalls for the 2016 Corolla's Transmission & Powertrain area, though some complaint narratives mention CVT repairs performed under a recall.

At what mileage do 2016 Corolla transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2016 Corolla is 54,500 miles.

How does the 2016 Corolla compare to other years for transmission complaints?

The 2016 Corolla's 10% share of complaints in this area is lower than 2015 (14%) and much lower than 2019 (27%), but higher than 2012 (2%) and 2013 (4%).

2016 Toyota Corolla Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Toyota Corolla, 10% of that year's 214 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 54,500 miles. No related recalls are listed in this data.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 22; 10% of 214
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 54,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the CVT jerking or slipping hard when downshifting during acceleration, on hills, or at freeway speeds.
Some describe a whining or rattling noise from the transmission or torque converter while in park, neutral, or reverse.
Several owners report complete transmission failure, sometimes with no warning light, leaving the car unable to restart or move.
Owners report the valve body assembly wearing out and needing CVT rebuilds, occasionally more than once on the same vehicle.
Some drivers noticed vibration at higher speeds that appeared after transmission repairs or rebuilds.
One owner reported front axle replacement was needed relatively early in the vehicle's life.

When 2016 Toyota Corolla transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 14, 2018, latest Jul 14, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2018 to Jul 2026; peak Apr 2019 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2016 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 2016 Toyota Corolla have?: NHTSA lists 22 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Corolla, which is 10% of the 214 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Toyota Corolla transmission?: This data does not list any related recalls for the 2016 Corolla's Transmission & Powertrain area, though some complaint narratives mention CVT repairs performed under a recall.
At what mileage do 2016 Corolla transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2016 Corolla is 54,500 miles.
How does the 2016 Corolla compare to other years for transmission complaints?: The 2016 Corolla's 10% share of complaints in this area is lower than 2015 (14%) and much lower than 2019 (27%), but higher than 2012 (2%) and 2013 (4%).