2005 Toyota Corolla Electronic stability control Problems

“I received an air safety recall notice therefore I scheduled an appt with boch Toyota in norwood, ma to get it fix since that was the dealer I bought the car from 11 years ago. On the day of my appointment I went there and they told me they replaced the air bag and that I was all set then I left.two weeks after while I was driving on my way home my air bag light came on, I immediatly called boch Toyota they asked that I bring the car, I went there directly. …”

“I have a manual transmission and at random times while I am driving and in motion, I'll push in the clutch to brake or coast, the rpms go down until the engine shuts off, and the steering wheel goes hard. The headlights and dash lights still work, in fact all the dashboard lights, like the check engine and maintenance required lights, actually come on (just like when you're key ignition is in the on position but you haven't started the engine yet). The car starts right back up when I turn the ignition or pop the clutch while in gear. …”

“Details: at 169,542 miles my 2005 Toyota Corolla's check engine light came on & developed harsh / jerky automatic gear changes (park to first and while driving, first to second). The dealer diagnosed this as a faulty engine computer based on code p2716. Replacement of the module corrected the problem at a cost of almost $600 for the computer itself + labor. I was told this is a known issue with the 2005 corollas.”

“At approximately 105,000 miles my Toyota Corolla began to develop harsh and jerky automatic gear changes which progressed. At 108,000 the dealer diagnosed this as a faulty engine control module ( computer ) based on code p2716. Replacement of the module corrected the problem. I was informed that Toyota had a service bulletin dated september 20, 2007 TSB no. Tc014-06 indicating that they were aware of this defect and would cover under warranty to 96 months or 80,000 miles.”

“Here I report an accident which may be caused by Toyota unintended accelerate problem. We bought 2005 Toyota Corolla sport on july 09, 2004. We drive 2000-3000 miles/ per year. As we bought 5 years pre-paid maintenance, we have regular maintenance service with faulkner dealer every half year until july 09, 2009. There has no big problems during the first 3-year warranty period except on around summer of 2007, the check engine light is on and Toyota dealer replaced the computer control system without charge (we're not sure the replaced computer name and we think the dealer should have record). …”