How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Toyota Corolla have?

NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Corolla, which is 8% of the 178 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2017 Toyota Corolla?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 Corolla.

What transmission problems do 2017 Corolla owners report?

Owners describe sudden RPM surges while using cruise control, delayed or hesitant acceleration from a stop, and CVT shifting problems, with a median mileage at failure of 2,464 miles.

Did the 2017 Corolla's transmission issues cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries linked to complaints in this problem area for the 2017 Corolla, with no fires reported.

2017 Toyota Corolla Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Toyota Corolla, 8% of its 178 total complaints. Owners most often describe unexpected RPM surges with cruise control, delayed acceleration, and CVT shifting problems, with a median failure mileage of 2,464 miles. No related recall is listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 15; 8% of 178
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 2,464 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Cruise control on downgrades causes RPM to surge to around 4000-5000 and the car to accelerate well beyond the set speed, sometimes forcing the driver to brake to regain control.
CVT transmission hesitates or fails to respond when accelerating from a stop, revving high before engaging and creating a delay owners describe as a road hazard.
Vehicle loses power or shifts incorrectly while moving, in one case followed by a straining noise from the transmission after the dealership could not replicate the issue.
Transmission does not shift smoothly and Toyota has issued a special service campaign with a software update rather than disassembling the CVT to inspect for wear.
Vehicle shuts off completely while stopped in drive with the dash lights illuminated, sometimes restarting after a wait, alongside separate intermittent ignition issues.
At high mileage, the transmission chain fractured and required full transmission replacement.

When 2017 Toyota Corolla transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 1, 2017, latest Aug 17, 2026.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2017 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2017 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Toyota Corolla have?: NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Corolla, which is 8% of the 178 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2017 Toyota Corolla?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 Corolla.
What transmission problems do 2017 Corolla owners report?: Owners describe sudden RPM surges while using cruise control, delayed or hesitant acceleration from a stop, and CVT shifting problems, with a median mileage at failure of 2,464 miles.
Did the 2017 Corolla's transmission issues cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries linked to complaints in this problem area for the 2017 Corolla, with no fires reported.