2019 Toyota Corolla Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2019 Toyota Corolla, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 9,040 miles. The words owners use most often: “slave cylinder” (29% of reports).
- 55power train complaints
- 9,040median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Slave cylinder: mentioned in 16 of 55 complaints (29%)
- Manual transmission: mentioned in 8 of 55 complaints (15%)
- Clutch pedal: mentioned in 5 of 55 complaints (9%)
- Brake fluid: mentioned in 5 of 55 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 10 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 55 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Toyota Corolla power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Corolla | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2025 Corolla | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2024 Corolla | 8 | 12% | 27,000 |
| 2023 Corolla | 6 | 8% | 55,000 |
| 2022 Corolla | 17 | 17% | 81,000 |
| 2021 Corolla | 19 | 10% | 61,500 |
| 2020 Corolla | 40 | 13% | 9,295 |
| 2019 Corolla | 55 | 27% | 9,040 |
| 2018 Corolla | 12 | 9% | 25,000 |
| 2017 Corolla | 15 | 8% | 2,464 |
| 2016 Corolla | 22 | 10% | 54,500 |
| 2015 Corolla | 30 | 14% | 60,000 |
| 2014 Corolla | 26 | 10% | 47,000 |
| 2013 Corolla | 9 | 4% | 57,600 |
| 2012 Corolla | 8 | 2% | 18,000 |
| 2011 Corolla | 18 | 3% | 4,000 |
| 2010 Corolla | 49 | 4% | 30,000 |
| 2009 Corolla | 45 | 3% | 42,000 |
| 2008 Corolla | 13 | 4% | 61,522 |
| 2007 Corolla | 26 | 3% | 38,948 |
| 2006 Corolla | 43 | 5% | 54,425 |
| 2005 Corolla | 37 | 4% | 94,800 |
| 2004 Corolla | 16 | 3% | 90,500 |
| 2003 Corolla | 61 | 8% | 96,000 |
| 2002 Corolla | 5 | 4% | 44,000 |
| 2001 Corolla | 9 | 7% | 45,000 |
| 2000 Corolla | 7 | 5% | 110,000 |
| 1999 Corolla | 6 | 4% | 55,950 |
| 1998 Corolla | 9 | 4% | — |
| 1997 Corolla | 6 | 4% | 99,350 |
| 1996 Corolla | 4 | 3% | — |
| 1995 Corolla | 13 | 7% | 215,850 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback vehicles equipped with Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT). The pump impeller blades within the torque converter may detach, especially when driven under high load, potentially causing a vehicle stall.
Risk: A vehicle stall, especially when driving a high rate of speed, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota has notified owners, and dealers will replace the CVT and torque converter, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J17/J07.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the clutch was depressed; however, the clutch system failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the clutch was stuck to the floorboard. The contact stated that due to the failure…
Component that failed was the CSC Concentric Slave Cylinder. I went to press the clutch and it stuck to the floor. I checked for leaks in the cabin beneath the clutch and it was dry. I then proceeded to check the reservoir and saw that it needed fluid. I managed to get it to a nearby convenience…
Slave cylinder on clutch failed and leaked fluid in to clutch and flywheel. Clutch pedal would not rebound after being pressed in to shift gear, stuck in middle of road trying to get vehicle in first gear. Had vehicle towed to dealership, estimate of $5800 to repair. Apparently this is a known…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 Toyota Corollas have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about power train for the 2019 Toyota Corolla (27% of the 204 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Toyota Corolla power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 9,040 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2019 Toyota Corolla?
The most frequent phrase is “slave cylinder”, in 16 of 55 complaints, followed by “manual transmission” (8).
See all 2019 Toyota Corolla problems or power train problems across all Corolla years.