general problems of the 2014 Toyota Corolla

21 problems related to power train have been reported for the 2014 Toyota Corolla. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Toyota Corolla based on all problems reported for the 2014 Corolla.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2023

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 45 mph the vehicle in front of the contact made a complete stop. The contact attempted to brake, but the anti-lock brake system was not engaged. The contact also stated there was a sudden unintended acceleration which cause the contact to rear end the vehicle in front. No warning lights was illuminated. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained neck and lower back injury, facial burn, bloody nose and a chest contusion which the contact to sought medical attention. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2021

My abs and traction control light are on.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2020

2014 Corolla l with 4sp automatic transmission. When the vehicle is traveling around 50-55mph on the freeway and I try to speed up, the transmission will bang hard when downshifting from 4th to 3rd gear. There is a little bit of a delay when this happens. This has happened multiple times after I bought the car which was a month ago. I took the Corolla back to magic Toyota in edmonds, wa and they weren't able to find the problem. This happened a day after I bought the car on 08/01/2020 and it happens almost every day. . The problem went away after I disconnected the battery but then it returned last week. What's unsafe about this condition is the transmission is eventually going to break and it will happen when I'm on the freeway. This isn't a light jerk but a full on sledge hammer smack that happens when the transmission has a hard time downshifting from 4th to 3rd. So if the transmission breaks while I'm driving on I-405 then it could potentially cause a rear-ending collision.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/19/2020

2014 Toyota Corolla. Consumer writes in regards to transmission issues. The consumer stated the vehicle stopped three times on the expressway. The consumer stated the manufacturer claimed the recall repair was completed, but it wasn't.

5 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/09/2019

I bought my Toyota 2014 new from a dealership just paid off my car hd it for five years dealership said its the transmission that has gone out . Repairs are going to be 7500. 00 my car only lasted 5 years . This car should be recalled for the transmission . I bought a new car so I can go to work who can afford to spend seventy-five hundred dollars on the repair . Please help the consumer like me. Toyota should be responsible for the repairs can't afford these costly repairs and can't afford a new car.

6 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2019

The issue started with the battery terminals growing a lot of corrosion. Had to be cleaned off and sprayed with cleaner and lubricant every couple of months. Then as I turn the key in the ignition, the car will sputter before starting. When the car is on, the steering wheel is stiff and immovable for the first minute or so. I can't turn the wheel. It loosens up as you drive. It will randomly get a bit stiff when driving on the highway. Typical speeds of 45mph or faster.

7 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2019

I have a 2014 Corolla that I bought new I only have less than 38000 miles on it the transmisson has already fail on it. They want $7200 ti fix I have found that they are having a problem on other cars that have a cvt transmisson in them between the years 2014 to 2019. I believe they should be recalled please keep me advised thank you pamela young e-mail is kenyoung1959@aol. Com.

8 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2019

When I put my cruise control at 65 at highway and when I am going downhill the revs go up to 4000 rpm which s too high.

9 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2018

Car will rev up to 4000 rpm and get stuck while in motion. This generally happens with a cold engine and is getting progressively worse.

10 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/26/2018

Jsd recall. Car involuntarily accelorates. Bouncing of rmp, revving and sticking at high rev. Team Toyota deemed the transmission unserviceable and refused to do the jsd recall. While highway driving, intersection accelloration car revs and slows down. Advised the cvt trans needs to be replaced at 5500. 00. Car is at 55,000 miles and is apparently over the 5 year factory warrantee by 6 days at time it was brought in for service. Issue only started happening in October 2018, 1 month before the factory warrantee ran out. I was out of town for 10 days and brought the car in for service upon my return and was advised the cvt trans needed replacing before they would do a recall. Picked car up and it was 500 times worse than when I dropped it off 4 days earlier. I have owned more than 2 Toyotas and never had an issue. I am more than unhappy with this situation and fee the 5 year/60,000 mile factory warrantee should be honored.

11 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/27/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. While driving at unknown speeds, the accelerator pedal was applied and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the codes were reset. The mechanic referred the contact to a dealer. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (bill walsh Toyota, 4000 n columbus street, ottawa, IL 61350) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 181200125. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall nor was it under warranty. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,777.

12 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/21/2018

Purchased car on 2014 on 02/21/2018, 4 years later the car slows down while driving on the highway. I pull over to the side median and tow the car to Toyota dealer. They explained the transmission locked it will need a new one for 6k or rebuilt for 3k. How does this happen to a 4 year old Toyota .

13 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of a manufacturer recall campaign, however the remedy was not available to provide the software update pertaining to the power train/transmission according to the dealer round rock Toyota, 2307 I-35, round rock, TX 78664, (512) 904-6700. The contact had waited beyond a reasonable time frame and was uncertain of when the manufacturer may provide the manufacturer recall repair remedy for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure yet but was unable to determine if a failure may happen while waiting. The manufacturer was contacted. Dyd.

14 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while parking the vehicle driving 5 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she forcefully depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact experienced the same failure a second time shortly thereafter. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing a software patch to be completed. The vehicle was repaired but recently experienced the failure on 2/26/2023. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

15 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/29/2017

Driving at 30 mph, car on its own downshifts to low gear while in drive mode. Happened 2 times in heavy afternoon drive traffic on side roads. Transmission is jerky up hills. Doesn't happen at freeway speeds, but came to a stop off the freeway, and then couldn't get it out of low gear. Because I can't travel as fast and traffic behind me, causes an enormous safety problem. Dealer says computer says nothing wrong. Corolla has fewer than 69,000 miles on it.

16 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2016

On 6/19/2016 driving home from running errands, I stopped at at red light but when the light turned green, the car didn't budge even though I was tapping and pressing the pedal. After about 7-8 seconds, the car finally responded and started slowly rolling to normal speed. On the same trip and the last intersection, the car did this again but at a stop sign. The gas pedal was dead when coming out of a complete stop. It took another 7-8 seconds for the engine/transmission to recognize it was time to roll. Luckily there was no cross traffic because I could have easily been hit due to cruising at 5 miles per hour. I'm taking the car tomorrow to the dealer. The car currently has 24,000 miles on it and this is the second time this has occurred. The first time this hesitation happened was in 2015 around the 12,000 mile mark. The car was at stop and didn't do anything for a few seconds when I hit the gas pedal. I took it to the dealer and the dealer could not duplicate the problem. I told them everything that happened and why I took it. This time they sent a service manager with me for a test drive and he said it felt fine. I was sent home with their assurance that the car was fine and that it was a fluke that the engine was acting up but everything was fine. I've read forums where this has happened with other Corollas and camrys. This is dangerous and is an accident waiting to happen. I hope Toyota takes responsibilities with my car and other cars with the same issue. Nhtsa, please do something before this transmission/acceleration issue becomes a real safety issue. I have video on my cell phone of the car acting erratic.

17 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2014

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that when the vehicle inclines, the vehicle would fail to accelerate and rolled backward. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission was bad designed and the failure could not be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

18 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2014

When slowing and then attempting to accelerate, the engine would seem to stall almost like a dead spot. Then when depressing the gas pedal several times the engine would catch and jump forward. Almost hitting the vehicle in front of us. Toyota dealership tells us this hesitation is absolutely normal, due to a new transmission system on the 2014 Corolla. . . On several occasions this so called hesitation lasted several seconds during which time we had no movement what so ever. . . With this condition cars could hit us in the back cause we are momentarily stalled!!!poor performance and a safety issue!.

19 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2014

I was driving my Corolla s plus 2014 on el camino real, san mateo, CA southbound just past hillsdale blvd, when the engine became very noisy. I looked at the instrument panel and found the followings data: 1) rmp meter - 3500 2) speedometer - 30mph 3) lcd display - eco bar gone the car behaved the same even when I took my foot completely off the accelerator pedal. Transmission defect and/or computer malfunction? luckily I was able to pull my car to the roadside and braked to a stop. I turned the engine off. After 2-3 minutes, I started the engine and all returned to normal. The exact same happening occurred to me just 2 days later on March 19, 2014. It could be very scary if the engine suddenly revs up and the car speeds up at the same time. I wonder if other owners of 2014 Corolla have similar experiences. If so, this is something that has to be investigated.

20 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/24/2014

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the engine roared abnormally loud. The contact indicated that the engine rpms suddenly increased to approximately 4000 and would not decrease until after the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stopped the vehicle and after three minutes, the engine rpms decreased. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3300.

21 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/13/2014

Cvt transmission making erratic ratio corrections when car was being driven at low speed which made the car literally jump at some speeds (0-30 mph) making it difficult to drive for in ex. A traffic jam (stop and go) and loose power when climbing for in ex. Parking places that had ramps (0-5 mph) due to erratic upshift ratio corrections that forces pressing the accelerator pedal to be able to keep the car climbing the ramps causing erratic jumps/speeds/pulls and sometimes the engine to backfire when climbing. Car also had noticeable jumps when braking to a full stop condition from any speed. Tested by dealership, diagnosed and replaced the cvt transmission with a remanufactured unit, got it back after 4 days. Right after driving it out of the dealer who supposedly took care of the 5k miles maintenance as well, maintenance required soon indicator started to light every time the car is started. This condition could increase the chance of an accident when driven under those circumstances due to erratic/unexpected speed variations. Trac off & check engine light came on barely for a day even though the malfunction was present and were off when the car was left for the repair in the dealer, even though the condition started at least 10 days before as an intermittent situation, getting worse at days, not present during normal to hard acceleration but had to be taken to the dealership before the appointment due to worsening of the drivability, but the gauges never lighted up, but for a while, the day before it was taken to the dealer, which may indicate that due to the nature of the problem the on boad diagnostics systems may not alert a driver of the malfunction, even though is present, which may be causing those cars being driven by unexperienced owners/drivers with that fault being present increasing chances of having a accident, fortunately at low speeds.


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