2019 Toyota Corolla power train problems
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 Toyota Corolla — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“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…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Pump impeller blades within the torque converter may detach, especially when driven under…Campaign 18V901000 · Dec 19, 2018
Power Train problems in other Corolla years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corolla | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 Corolla | 8 | 13% |
| 2023 Corolla | 6 | 8% |
| 2022 Corolla | 17 | 17% |
| 2021 Corolla | 19 | 10% |
| 2020 Corolla | 38 | 12% |
| 2018 Corolla | 12 | 9% |
| 2017 Corolla | 15 | 8% |
| 2016 Corolla | 22 | 10% |
| 2015 Corolla | 30 | 14% |
| 2014 Corolla | 26 | 10% |
| 2013 Corolla | 9 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Toyota Corolla
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.