Power Train Related Problems of the 2001 Toyota Corolla

Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 2001 Toyota Corolla. The number one most common problem is related to the differential unit (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2001 Toyota Corolla

The Differential Unit problem

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Corolla. While driving between 25-40 mph, the vehicle made a clunking sound. A mechanic discovered that the vehicle was wobbling and shaking on the passenger side, and that the differential was worn and defective. The cost for the repair was $1,700.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

Gears tend to pop from drive to neutral, causing the vehicle to jump forward, almost hitting the vehicle in front. Consumer will take the vehicle to dealer for check up.   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

Unsafe rebuilt transmission, 2001 Toyota Corolla we purchased the vehicle on 7/29/2008. In January 2009, the engine dumped oil and burned out, and had to be replaced. About two days later the transmission fell apart.   Read details...


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