Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems of the 2006 Toyota Corolla

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle started jerking violently and the check engine lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the torque converter was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The check engine light came on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated the computer caused the failure and needed to be replaced. A week later, the check engine light came back on. A diagnostic test was done and revealed that the transmission needed to be replaced for $4000. The manufacturer was called and stated that the warranty has expired. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The failure mileage was 76,206. Updated 4/23/10 according to the invoice, the torque converter failed and the transmission fluid was contaminated. Updated 07/01/10.