2009 Toyota Corolla
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 1,533 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Corolla model years with reports.
Of the 2009 reports, 194 involved a crash and 13 involved a fire. 118 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleOct 17, 2019
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Campaign 19V741000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 9, 2018
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, ES350, IS-F, GX460, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2009 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Lexus IS250, IS350, ES350, IS-F, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
Campaign 18V024000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 9, 2017
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2009 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Yaris HB, Scion xB, Pontiac Vibe, Lexus, ES350, IS250, IS350, and IS-F vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and IS350, 2007-2008 Lexus ES350, Toyota Yaris, Yaris HB, and 2008 Lexus IS-F and Scion xB vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), H0A (Toyota Zone C), GLG (Lexus Zone A), GLH (Lexus Zone B) and HLA (Lexus Zone C).
Campaign 17V006000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerJun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Campaign 16V396000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 23, 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).
Campaign 16V340000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, power window devices and controlsOct 22, 2015
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Campaign 15V689000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleApr 9, 2014
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.
Campaign 14V168000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, power window devices and controlsOct 10, 2012
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.
Campaign 12V491000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 10V036000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Campaign 10V035000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalJan 27, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, VENZA AND MATRIX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A CAMPAIGN OF 3.8 MILLION OTHER TOYOTA VEHICLES ANNOUNCED IN 2009 FOR THE SAME ISSUE (SEE 09V-388).
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
TOYOTA WILL MODIFY OR REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. FLOOR SURFACE MODIFICATIONS ARE ALSO BEING CONSIDERED AND WILL BE INCLUDED FOR ANY MODEL FOR WHICH IT IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE. INITIALLY, DEALERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO RESHAPE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR THE REPAIR. AS REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH THE SAME SHAPE AS THE MODIFIED PEDAL BECOME AVAILABLE, THEY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEALERS FOR THE REPAIR. CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE HAD THE PEDAL RESHAPE REMEDY COMPLETED WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE A NEW PEDAL IF THEY DESIRE, AFTER REPLACEMENT PEDALS BECOME AVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, TOYOTA WILL REPLACE ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT IN A SUBJECT VEHICLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MAT, FREE OF CHARGE. FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE THE PREVIOUS DESIGN ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT BUT DO NOT NEED OR WANT THE NEWLY DESIGNED ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT, TOYOTA WILL RECOVER THE PREVIOUS DESIGN ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT AND REIMBURSE ITS PRICE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MARCH 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 10V023000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalJan 21, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 10V017000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist, vacuumAug 27, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 SCION XD AND MY 2009-2010 COROLLA, AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L ENGINE AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WHEN DRIVING UNDER CERTAIN UNIQUE CONDITIONS IN EXTREMELY LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD SUCTION PORT FOR THE BRAKE VACUUM CAN BECOME BLOCKED DUE TO THE FREEZING OF CONDENSATION RESULTING FROM POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION.
THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR WHICH WILL RELOCATE THE BRAKE SYSTEM VACUUM PORT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 09V338000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: steering
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Steering, Jan 27, 2010
I ALREADY FILED A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT BUT FORGOT TO MENTION THAT IF I GO PASS 40 THE CAR STEERS ON ITS OWN AS IF IT'S HYDRO PLANING ON DRY ROAD. I DRIVE ON I75 TO AND FROM WORK. SPEED LIMIT IS 70 AND WHEN I REACH THE SPEED LIMIT I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY BE CORRECTING THE STEERING OF MY CAR. *CW
Steering, Jan 20, 2010
2009 COROLLA WANDERS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH, IT CANNOT GO IN A STRAIGHT LINE IT WANDERS THREE TO FOUR IN THE LANE. *TR
Steering, Dec 19, 2009
MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA WANDERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY MAKE CORRECTIONS WHICH IS EXHAUSTING AND A SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE INFORM TOYOTA TO ISSUE A RECALL TO CORRECT THIS SAFETY PROBLEM. THANK YOU. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Air bags, Dec 15, 2009, crash
I WAS DRIVING 15 MPH IN 33 DEGREE TEMP. I GAVE IT A LITTLE GAS AT THE BOTTOM OF A SMALL HILL AND MY CAR WENT IN TO A FISH TAIL. I CORRECTED THIS ABOUT 6 TIMES BEFORE I COULD NOT RECOVER. MY CAR HIT THE DITCH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND FLIPPED ON IT'S ROOF. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT MY WHEEL WOULD ALMOST TAKE CONTROL OF THE CAR BETWEEN ABOVE 30 MPH. THE CAR WOULD SWERVE ALL OVER MY LANE. I THOUGHT THIS WAS JUST ME, NOW I SEE MANY OTHERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM ALSO. QUESTION BEING..... COULD THE ALIGNMENT BE OFF ENOUGH FROM THE EPS PROBLEMS THAT IT COULD HAVE MADE IT POSSIBLE THAT MY CAR WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN RECOVERABLE FROM? I WOULD LIKE TOYOTA TO LOOK IN TO THIS TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM BEFORE ANOTHER FAMILY OF 5 ENDS UP UPSIDE DOWN IN A DITCH. *TR
Steering, Nov 15, 2009
STEERING ERRATIC ON HIGHWAY SPEEDS. CAR IS UNSTABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, STEERING TOO LOOSE. *TR
Steering, Nov 3, 2009, crash
MY MOTHER WAS IN A BAD ACCIDENT WITH A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. SHE WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN FROM A SET POSITION AND AS SHE ACCELERATED THE CAR CONTINUED TO STEER RIGHT CAUSING HER ALONG WITH HER TWO GRAND CHILDREN TO GO OVER A CURB/CLIFF AND INTO A DITCH BANK. SHE HAS BEEN IN EXTREME PAIN SINCE THE ACCIDENT. THE GRAND KIDS APPEAR TO HAVE SUFFERED MILD INJURIES. THIS IS A REAL ISSUE AND I HOPE SOMEONE PAYS ATTENTION TO THIS ISSUE. TOYOTA REALLY NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE IS FATALLY INJURED. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. *TR
Steering, Nov 3, 2009
2009 COROLLA STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS REQUIRES CONTINUES ADJUSTMENT TO KEEP IT FROM WANDERING AND AFTER ONLY A FEW MILES MY ARMS HURT FROM THE FORCES REQUIRED TO KEEP THE CAR IN THE LANE. I CAN'T DRIVE IT MORE THAN AN HOUR AT A TIME WITHOUT GETTING SEVERE PAIN IN THE WRISTS. *TR
Steering, Nov 1, 2009
2009 COROLLA ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING IS REALLY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND I HAVE TO CONTINUOUSLY FIGHT TO KEEP THE CAR IN THE LANE OF TRAVEL.. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT A SIMPLE SNEEZE WILL CAUSE ME TO HAVE A HEAD-ON COLLISION. *TR
Steering, Oct 25, 2009, crash
MY DAUGHTER LOST CONTROL OF HER 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA WHILE TRAVELING ON A WET ROAD AT A LOW SPEED. SHE STATED THAT THE CAR PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND THEN SPUN AROUND IN 3 TIGHT LONG CIRCLES BEFORE SPINNING OUT. HAD NOTICED WHAT SEEMED LIKE A LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING ABOUT 2 WEEKS BEFORE, BUT BECAUSE I DO NOT DRIVE IT ON A REGULAR BASIS WAS CONCERNED IF IT WAS NORMAL OR NOT. I WAS CONCERNED THAT THE STEERING MAY HAVE PLAYED A ROLE IN THE ACCIDENT AND WHEN RESEARCHED ONLINE IF ANY KNOWN ISSUES, I WAS SURPRISED TO LEARN OF A # OF INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES AND CONCERNS SIMILAR TO MINE...ALL WITHIN A FEW MONTHS OF THE START OF 2009. THERE WERE MANY POSTINGS REGARDING THE STEERING IN THE TOYOTA 2009 COROLLA. I WAS EQUALLY CONCERNED TO LEARN THAT THERE IS A NEW POWER STEERING SYSTEM IN THE 2009 MODEL THAT IS DIFFERENT THAN THAT OF PRIOR YEARS. MY DAUGHTER ENDED UP GOING BEHIND A GUARDRAIL AND DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND I FEEL OBLIGATED TO FILE A COMPLAINT OVER MY CONCERN RELATING TO THE STEERING IN THE 2009 COROLLA. THE POSTINGS INCLUDE THAT TOYOTA COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM, BUT NOT BEING ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM DOES NOT MEAN IT DOESN'T EXIST. RECENT NEWS EVENTS INCLUDE THAT TOYOTA ALSO DENIED HAVING A TURN-OVER PROBLEM WITH ANOTHER OF THEIR VEHICLES. WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IT HAD APPROX. 10,000 MILES ON IT AND AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT IT HAD 13,876. *TR
Steering, Oct 18, 2009
THERE IS A STEERING PROBLEM WITH MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA WITH ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING THAT I BELIEVE IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN 8/08. THE STRAIGHT LINE STABILITY OF THIS CAR IS TERRIBLE AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 50MPH. THIS PROBLEM HAS CONTINUED SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW. IT DRIFTS AND WANDERS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AS IF IT IS BEING BUFFETED BY HIGH WINDS WHEN NO SUCH CONDITION EXISTS. IT REQUIRES DELIBERATE AND DISTRACTING FOCUS TO KEEP CAR IN ITS LANE. THE CAR GOES OFF COURSE WITH THE SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. IT DOES NOT SEEM TO HAVE ANY NEUTRAL STEERING POSITION, YOU HAVE TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT THE STEERING TO KEEP THE CAR IN LANE.. IF YOU TAKE YOUR EYE OFF THE ROAD FOR A SECOND THE CAR WILL DRIFT INTO ANOTHER LANE. CERTAIN ROAD CONDITIONS, SUCH AS WORN OR TROUGHED, (GULLIED?) PAVEMENT AS WELL AS INCREASED WINDY CONDITIONS MAKE THE CAR ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. THEN YOU HAVE TO GRIP THE STEERING WHEEL WITH BOTH HANDS IN AN ATTEMPT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE TRAVELING STRAIGHT. ACCORDING TO TOYOTA MY CAR IS IN PERFECT SHAPE. ALL STEERING TOLERANCES ARE CORRECT. THE TIRE PRESSURE HAS BEEN MONITORED AND MAINTAINED AT 30LBS AS IS RECOMMENDED BY TOYOTA SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW. *TR
Steering, Sep 25, 2009
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA DRIFTS AND WANDERS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. REQUIRES DELIBERATE AND DISTRACTING FOCUS TO KEEP CAR IN ITS LANE. ALIGNMENT WAS CHECKED AND FOUND TO BE CORRECT. DEALER INDICATED MANY OWNERS HAVE BROUGHT THEIR CARS IN FOR THIS ISSUE BUT THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE, THAT IT IS THE DESIGN OF THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-331-4331. CASE MANAGER INDICATED THAT THIS WAS THE DESIGN AND THAT IF A SAFETY ISSUE WAS FOUND, A RECALL WOULD BE ISSUED, BUT AT THIS TIME THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. BELIEVE THERE IS A SAFETY CONCERN DUE TO CAR'S HIGHWAY BEHAVIOR AND DUE TO DRIVER DISTRACTION; A CAR DRIFTING AROUND THE ROAD WILL BE MORE LIKELY TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT, AND A DRIVER FOCUSED ON KEEPING THE CAR IN ITS LANE WILL BE LESS FOCUSED ON HAZARDS THAT MAY DEVELOP IN THEIR PATH. *TR
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 23, 2009, crash
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING THAT CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER SHE MADE A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO VEER ON ITS OWN TO THE RIGHT. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO STEER THE VEHICLE, BUT IT SEEMED AS THOUGH THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED. SHE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 15-20 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT DOWN A CLIFF APPROXIMATELY 25-20 FEET DEEP, HITTING A TREE AND A FENCE BEFORE THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONSUMER AND HER 2 PASSENGERS WERE INJURED. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE BRAKE SYSTEM, HOWEVER SHE WAS TOLD NOTHING ABNORMAL WAS FOUND WITH THE VEHICLE. *JB
Steering, Sep 3, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. SHE ORDERED A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA XLE AND IT ARRIVED IN AUGUST 2008. SHE RETURNED TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS SINCE THE VEHICLE BEGAN PULLING TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STAY CENTERED IN ITS LANE AT HIGHER SPEEDS RANGING FROM 50 TO 65 MPH. SHE HAS TO GRIP THE STEERING WHEEL WITH BOTH HANDS IN AN ATTEMPT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT. THE FAILURE INTERMITTENTLY VEERS IN EITHER DIRECTION AND REQUIRED NEARLY CONSTANT OVER CORRECTIONS. SHE OWNED ANOTHER TOYOTA FOR TWELVE YEARS AND HAS NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS KIND OF FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE FEELS UNSAFE WHILE DRIVING. SHE WAS ALSO ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE IS OPERATING AS IT IS DESIGNED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILALE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS LESS THAN 100.
Steering, Aug 30, 2009
2009 COROLLA S STEERING CAUSES CAR TO WONDER AROUND ROAD UNSAFELY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR
Steering, Seats, Aug 29, 2009
OFF-TRACKED DRIVER SEAT. OCCURS WHEN BRAKE APPLY, THE SEAT SHIFT FORWARD. PERIODICALLY, THE SEAT TWIST TO ONE SIDE, AND BODY CANNOT SEAT STRAIGHT. DEALERSHIP REPLACED A SEAT-TRACK, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. STEERING WHEEL WANDERS IN SPEED HIGHER THEN 50MPH. *TR
Steering, Aug 28, 2009
STEERING PROBLEM WITH MY NEW TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CAR HAS ABOUT 6,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT ROAD, THE CAR GOES OFF TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. YOU MUST CONSTANTLY KEEP ADJUSTING THE STEERING TO KEEP THE CAR IN THE LANE. THIS ALSO HAPPENS IN A CURVE. THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND AGGRAVATING. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALER AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM. THE TECHNICIAN RODE WITH ME AND I SHOWED HIM HOW THE CAR GOES OFF COURSE. THE TECHNICIAN DROVE THE CAR AND LET GO OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CAR WENT OFF COURSE. THE TECHNICIAN SAID THERE WASN'T ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE STEERING, BUT THEY WOULD CHECK THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT. (THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.) I DON'T KNOW HOW HE COULD SAY THERE WASN'T A PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR WANTED TO GO OFF THE ROAD. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER A NUMBER OF TIMES. THEY SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT. I ASKED THEM TO CHECK AND OR REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING UNIT. (EPS) THEY WOULD NOT EVEN CHECK IT. I SENT EMAIL AND TALKED TO A REPRESENTATIVE AT TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS. I EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID THERE ISN'T ANYTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. THEY WILL NOT EVEN ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM. MY CONCERN IS... IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) THAT LETS THE CAR GO OFF COURSE, THIS COULD KEEP GETTING WORSE AND I WOULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING INTO THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Steering, Aug 27, 2009
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA, THE ELECTRIC STEERING IS WAY TOO SENSITIVE. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS YOU HAVE TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT THE STEERING. IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY NEUTRAL STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, YOU HAVE TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT IT. *TR
Steering, Aug 21, 2009
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA THAT HAS A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLES STEERING. WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (50MPH OR GREATER) THE VEHICLE WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. THE STRAIGHT LINE STABILITY OF THIS CAR IS TERRIBLE! AND I BELIEVE IT PRESENTS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM FOR 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA OWNERS. I HAVE READ OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ON YOUR WEB-SITE FROM OTHER DRIVERS AND I THINK THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY TOYOTA IMMEDIATELY. THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERATION IN THIS MATTER. *TR
Steering, Aug 18, 2009
I PURCHASED A 2009 COROLLA XLE BECAUSE I COMMUTE TO WORK AND NEEDED SOMETHING WITH BETTER GAS MILEAGE. THE PLAN WAS TO GIVE THE CAR TO MY DAUGHTER IN TWO YEARS WHEN SHE GOES AWAY TO COLLEGE. THE CAR IS VERY DANGEROUS. I CONSTANTLY HAVE TO CORRECT THE STEERING. IT SCARES ME. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. I KNOW THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG. WHAT CAN I DO. I AM SCARED TO DEATH DRIVING IT, AND I WOULD NEVER LET MY DAUGHTER DRIVE IT. *TR
Steering, Aug 4, 2009
THE STEERING ON MY 09 COROLLA WANDERS CONTINUOUSLY AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. IT HAS SINCE NEW, THOUGH I DID NOT NOTICE WHILE ON THE TEST DRIVE. THE MORE WORN AND GROOVED HIGHWAYS AND WINDY CONDITIONS PRODUCE A MORE DANGEROUS FEELING, ESPECIALLY IN POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO MY DEALER, LITHIA TOYOTA IN MEDFORD SEVERAL TIMES, YET THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET YET THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONG. TOYOTA IS SELLING A FAULTY AND UNSAFE VEHICLE AND IS DOING NOTHING TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Aug 4, 2009
CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT (VARIABLE) AT EXPRESSWAY SPEEDS. IT'S A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER WHO SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE BUT THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS. HAS DONE THIS EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT. *TR
Steering, Jul 31, 2009
WE HAVE TAKEN IN OUR COROLLA (PURCHASED IN JANUARY 09) TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) PROBLEM. THE CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAYS. IT REFUSED TO KEEP A STRAIGHT LINE AND WE CONSTANTLY HAVE TO OVER CORRECT TO KEEP A STRAIGHT LINE ON A FLAT ROAD (DRIVING ON ICE OR IN HIGH WINDS COMES TO MIND). WE HAVE NOTICED THAT EVEN AT SLOW SPEEDS IN PARKING LOTS THAT IF THE WHEELS ARE TURNED AND THE STEERING WHEEL MOVES BACK TO CENTER THE WHEELS WILL NOT STRAIGHTEN UP AND YOU HAVE THE TURN THE WHEEL IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECT TO CORRECT THE WHEELS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT AND THEY REPLACE THE STEERING RACK. THE ISSUE HAS NOT GONE AWAY AND THEY FOUND THAT TESTING THREE OTHER COROLLAS ON THE LOT ALL HAVE THE SAME EPS PROBLEM AND THEY ARE STUMPED. THEY HAVE FILED A TECH CASE WITH TOYOTA ABOUT THE EPS ISSUE. I HAVE ALSO OPENED A COMPLAINT TICKET WITH TOYOTA TMS IN CALIFORNIA 1-800-331-4331. THEY HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH US AND A TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVE IS GOING TO INSPECT THE CAR NEXT WEEK. IF THEY ARE UNABLE/UNWILLING TO GIVE US A RESOLUTION WE ARE GOING TO CONTACT A NC LEMON LAW LAWYER. WE JUST WANT THE CAR TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY AND FREE IT IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. MY WIFE IS SICK OF DRIVING IT AND HAS MOVED BACK TO OUR OLDER 2004 COROLLA. IT MAKES ME SICK KNOWING HOW MUCH WE PAID FOR THIS 2009 XLE! *TR
Steering, Wheels, Jul 8, 2009
INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS BENT. IT IS BRAND NEW CAR. NO DAMAGE AND NO ACCIENDENT. *TR
Steering, Jun 30, 2009
THE NEW 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA HAS A STEERING PROBLEM. ON A HIGHWAY GOING FASTER THAN 60 MPH, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE WITHIN THE LANE. IF IT DEVIATES (WHICH IS NORMAL) AND A CORRECTION IS MADE, THE CAR OVER-REACTS AND THE VEHICLE VEERS TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE LANE. ANOTHER CORRECTION PUTS THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE OTHER SIDE. SO THE VEHICLE MOVES SIDE TO SIDE. STRAIGHT LINE TRAVEL CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED ONLY WITH BOTH HAND FIRMLY ON THE WHEEL AND FIXING YOU EYES ON THE ROAD. THE DANGER IS WHEN YOU ARE DISTRACTED, SUCH AS LOOKING IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR, ADJUSTING THE REAR VIEW MIRROR, CHANGING A RADIO STATION, REACHING FOR SUN GLASSED, ETC. THEN THE CAR HEADS OUT OF THE LANE AS A RESULT OF A CONTINUED STEERING ADJUSTMENT. THE DEALERS AND MANUFACTURER CLAIM THAT THIS IS NORMAL BECAUSE OF THE NEW FEATURE, ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. HOWEVER, THE 2010 COROLLA HAS ANOTHER STANDARD FEATURE (WHICH IS OPTIONAL FOR THE 2009): ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL. MY 2009 DOES NOT HAVE THIS FEATURE AND I WAS NEVER TOLD OF ITS POSSIBLE BENEFIT TO THE STEERING. *TR
Steering, Jun 25, 2009
PURCHASED A NEW 2009 COROLLA S ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO FROM THE LOCAL DEALER IN ARDMORE, OK. THERE IS A STEERING PROBLEM WITH THE NEW ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM ON THEIR MODELS NOW. THE DRIVER HAS TO MAKE A CONSTANT ADJUSTMENT IN STEERING THE AUTO TO PREVENT IT FROM CONSTANTLY VEERING LEFT OR RIGHT AS YOU DRIVE ON CITY STREETS OR MAJOR HIGHWAYS. I MET WITH THE FACTORY REP FROM TOYOTA AND HE STATES THAT THIS PROBLEM IS CREATED BY THE NEW DESIGN OF THEIR STEERING SYSTEM WITH 0% VARIANCE FOR ERROR. A MASTER TOYOTA MECHANIC CHECKED OUT THE AUTO AND ATTEMPTED TO MAKE ADJUSTMENT TO CORRECT, A CASE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED BY THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATING THAT THE STEERING IS VERY OVERSENSATIVE. A CASE HAS ALSO BEEN FILED WITH TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE. MY PROBLEM STILL EXISTS I HAVE A NEW COROLLA S PARKED IN MY GARAGE WITH LESS THAN 400 MILES ON IT DUE TO THE SAFETY ISSUE OF DRIVING THIS AUTO. *TR