2013 Toyota Corolla: Hard shifting slipping
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Corolla report: hard shifting slipping. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 74,200 miles.
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints for the 2013 Corolla in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11267216 (filed 10/09/2019): “Transmission leak at cv axle seal causing loss of compression ultimately resulting in a failed transmission.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11181587 (filed 02/21/2019): “Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota corolla. while driving various speeds, the vehicle would not accelerate. when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would lunge forward. the failure occurred intermittently and without warning. the vehicle was take…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace transmission (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $4,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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