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What's the cost of replacement?

If possible I would try to record it the next time it happens. Use it as evidence. Than take your car to the dealer and explain to them and show them. Even if they can't replicate it, at least it will be on file that you complained about it before. Just in case it does get worse in the future...

It appears that you are witnessing the early signs of your CVT possibly failing. How many miles is on your vehicle?

If you want to do any performance modifications I suggest you don't, or buy another car worth modifying for performance. Modifying a corolla or iM to go fast is a waste of time and money. Just focus on looks. Or if you want exhaust noise just remove muffler or resonators. Don't spend money on...

"I’ll bet the CVT can handle somewhere between 300-500 horsepower" Did you pull those numbers out of your ass? "Curious if it uses a steel belt or rubber" Really? You just lost all credibility when it comes to anything mechanically related. Transmissions power capability ratings are based on...

Toyota technician here. This is a common occurrence. Usually the customer complains of the radio randomly rebooting, freezing, Bluetooth connectivity issues or touch screen inoperable. This applies to Camrys, Corollas, Tundras, 4Runners, Highlanders. We usually do a radio software update if...

This is called engine braking. Many cars, not just Toyotas, have this feature. When going down a hill the transmission will choose a shorter gear so the engine will do most of the braking. It prevents the driver from riding the brakes the entire way down which can cause excessive wear and heat...

What LED are you looking at to replace halogens and for what? You did not mention headlights, high-beams, fog lights.

A corolla doesn't deserve a sport button :D

Never have I seen a previous gen corolla come into the shop with less than 50k miles and needing a new transmission. I've had a previous gen corolla roll into the shop and needing a new cylinder head due to a air/fuel imbalance code though. There was a TSB for those. No TSB for cvts failing...

I'm a tech for Toyota and had a 2015 Corolla with 48k miles roll into the shop for acceleration issues. This isn't the first time we had CVTs in corollas needing to get replaced.