Two problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 2009 Toyota Corolla. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Toyota Corolla based on all problems reported for the 2009 Corolla.
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that when the vehicle shifted in reverse it would move forward and when the vehicle was in drive it would move in reverse. The contact stated this has happened four times and almost caused a crash while driving 25 mph. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a recall repair and the dealer could not find a problem with the vehicle. The contact stated that after leaving the dealer, the gears slipped into reverse while driving. The vehicle had become very unsafe to drive and the contact is concerned that a crash may occur. The failure mileage was 3,026.
Transmission slips in and out of gear while traveling at consistent speeds on roads and freeways with little grades. While in commuter traffic where the transmission is constantly engaged the transmission does not grab and engage every time.