Issue ID | 771936 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10315615 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | COROLLA |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 23/11/09 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*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 *cn according to the invoice, the torque converter failed and the transmission fluid was contaminated. Updated 07/01/10.*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76206 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | IRVINE, CA |
VIN pattern | 1NXBR32E36ZXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 15/11/05 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | TOYOTA OF ORANGE |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | ORANGE |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 92867 |