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P2716 on TOYOTA COROLLA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
28
Most Affected
2006, 2005, 2007

What P2716 Means on Your TOYOTA COROLLA

Real TOYOTA COROLLA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Suddenly my "check engine" light came on and when i went to get it checked out i was told it was a dtc p2716 code, a harsh shift and m.i.l. "on" problem. since i had done my research and found this problem to be common in 2005 toyota corollas, i expected them to replace the ecm for me."

— 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 02/24/2009

"P2716 harsh shift fault code. i purchased car from dealer as a certified used perfectly reliable on 12/28/08 with 47000 miles on it. the other day out of no where, no warnings, no noticeable changes the check engine light came on, while cruising up the 14 north at 75 mph."

— 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 07/19/2010

"Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. the contact noticed that the vehicle would vibrate when it was accelerating at a traffic light and lunge forward repeatedly. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the diagnostic code was p2716."

— 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 04/10/2008

"2005 toyota corolla stalled in a bad location, i could of got hit! some miles later car shifted ruff, some miles later engine light came on."

— 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA owner • POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT • Filed 07/11/2010

"I was driving my toyota corolla 2005 on the 395 highway, when i tried to pass a truck because the conductor was driving too slow, then when i press on the accelerator the car started to shift harder and i almost had an accident and i got force to get out from the highway spinning on the dirt, in a"

— 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA owner • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 04/10/2010

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P2716 on TOYOTA COROLLA

25%
21.4%
17.9%
14.3%
7.1%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2005
11
2006
14
2007
3

What To Do Next

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  2. 2
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P2716 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026