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, Feb 17, 2012
EVERY SINCE BUYING THIS CAR SOMETHING HAS FELT WRONG WITH THE STEERING. IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE OVER TIME. IT FEELS LIKE YOU ARE SKATING ON ICE AS YOU DRIVE DOWN THE HIGHWAY EVEN ON DRY PAVEMENT WITH NO WIND. THE STEERING WANDERS CONSTANTLY CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO CORRECT IT. YOU CAN'T DRIVE IT WITH ONE HAND AT ALL. I'VE HAD 3 SETS OF TIRES AND TWO ALIGNMENTS TO TRY AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE MECHANICS SAY THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG. *TR
Steering, Engine and engine cooling, Feb 10, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE OIL WAS BEING CHANGED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS SHAKING AND THE STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000. UPDATED 03/21/2012 *BF
Steering, Jan 9, 2012
AT AROUND 50 MILES ON UP THE CAR STARTS TO WANDER ALL OVER THE ROAD . IT DOES NOT MATTER IF YOU HAVE 1 OR 2 HANDS ON THE WHEEL . THE CAR JUST DRIFTS FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I AM AN ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND I CANT UNDERSTAND WHY THERE IS NO SAFTEY RECALL INVOLVING SUCH A SERIOUS CONDITION. TOYOTA IS ASKING FOR A LOT OF TROUBLE IF THEY CANT FIND A FIX FOR THIS ISSUE. *TR
Steering, Structure, Nov 27, 2011
THE STEERING IS TERRIBLE. EVERY TIME I GET ONTO THE HIGHWAY, I HAVE TO HOLD ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL VERY HARD WITH BOTH HANDS TO FEEL SAFE. I AM ALWAYS WORRIED ABOUT HITTING THE CAR NEXT TO. THE CAR SWERVES CONSTANTLY, AND IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL. I CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT A RELATIVELY NEW CAR SUCH AS THIS CAN NOT STAY STRAIGHT ON THE ROAD. IT FEELS AS IF IT WERE EXTREMELY WINDY OUTSIDE MAKING THE CAR SHAKE LEFT AND RIGHT. I HAVE ALWAYS TRUSTED TOYOTA AND THOUGHT THAT THEY SOLD NOTHING BUT THE BEST. I HAVE LOST THE JOY AND EXCITEMENT IN DRIVING. PLEASE CORRECT THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE. BLIND SPOTS ARE ALSO A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE I HAVE FOUND. ALSO, THERE IS AN EXTREMELY ANNOYING RATTLE INSIDE THE CAR. IT SOUNDS LIKE IT IS COMING FROM THE CEILING, AND FROM THE REAR WINDSHIELD. IT IS NOTICEABLE AT ALL SPEEDS. *TR
Steering, Nov 5, 2011, crash
I WAS TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE WHEN VEHICLE DRIFTED FROM RIGHT LANE TO LEFT LANE, UNABLE TO CONTROL - THIS DISCONTINUED, APPX 4 - 5 MILES LATER THE VEHICLE DRIFTED FROM RIGHT LANE TO LEFT LANE & HIT SHOULDER. WHEN BRAKE VEHICLE WENT INTO SPIN & ENDED UP CROSSING LEFT & RIGHT LANES, ENDING ON INTERSTATE ROADSIDE @ TREE LINE. DAMAGE TO FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE - I AM SORE ON LEFT SIDE (SHOULDER, LOWER BACK & LEFT KNEE - ALSO HAVE PAIN ACROSS STOMACH I GUESS FROM SEATBELT ENGAGING. THIS WAS TERRIFYING, AND I AM ALSO AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AGAIN. ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON THURSDAY AM, FIRST CHANCE TO RESEARCH FRIDAY NIGHT, I WAS APPALLED TO LEARN THAT WHILE TOYOTA WAS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE NEVER RECEIVED FIRST COMMUNICATION REGARDING POSSIBLE DANGER. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED HAD THERE BEEN TRAFFIC AROUND ME ON THE INTERSTATE, AS WAS THE CASE WHEN THE 1ST DRIFING HAPPENED. *TR
Steering, Jun 21, 2011
I OWN A 2009 COROLLA WHICH I BOUGHT IN SEPTEMBER OF 2008. AROUND JUNE 1ST I BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY STEERING WHEEL. WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN I HEARD A LOUD POP. AFTER THAT MY STEERING WHEEL DID NOT FEEL RIGHT THE REST OF THE WAY HOME. WHEN I PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH MY WHEELS STRAIGHT I NOTICED MY STEERING WHEEL WAS UPSIDE DOWN. THE NEXT MORNING IT WAS FINE. 2 WEEKS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE COMPUTER DID NOT SHOW ANYTHING WRONG AND IF THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ERROR MESSAGE ON THE COMPUTER. I HAD SHOWN THEM PICTURES PROVING THAT IT HAPPENED. THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS SO THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR ON INTERSTATES NOW BECAUSE I AM AFRAID THE STEERING WILL GO OUT COMPLETELY AND CAUSE ME TO WRECK. I KNOW TOYOTA HAS HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT STEERING PROBLEMS IN THE 2009 COROLLA. I JUST WANT TO KNOW THAT MY CAR IS SAFE TO DRIVE AND APPARENTLY NO ONE CAN TELL ME THAT. *TR
Steering, Exterior lighting, Jun 20, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL COVER PANEL DETACHED AND LEFT THE AIR BAG EXPOSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT A BOLT WAS LOOSE AND CAUSED THE PANEL TO DETACH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOY WITHOUT BEING INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,902 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,233. UPDATED 07/25/11*LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED WATER WAS GETTING INSIDE OF THE HEAD LIGHTS CAUSING THEM TO BECOME DISCOLORED. UPDATED 12/19/11
Steering, Apr 25, 2011, crash
THIS MORNING WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY OUR 2009 COROLLA SEEMED TO JERK ITSELF OUT OF THE MIDDLE OF 5 LANES OF TRAFFIC, STARTED SPINNING, HIT THE GUARD RAIL WITH THE RIGHT REAR TAIL SECTION. THE CAR ESSENTIALLY BOUNCED OFF THE RAIL, CONTINUED TO SPIN ACROSS THE LANES OF TRAFFIC AND BACK, COMING TO A REST BACK ON THE SAME SIDE I HIT THE GUARD RAIL. I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY THAT NO OTHER CARS MANAGED TO BE INVOLVED IN THIS ACCIDENT. FROM THE MINUTE THE CAR FIRST JERKED OUT OF CONTROL UNTIL IT CAME TO A REST I COULD NOT GAIN ANY CONTROL OVER THE STEERING OR MOVEMENT OF THE CAR. THE CAR HAS DONE THIS TO A LESSER DEGREE ON A FEW OCCASIONS OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS (CAR WAS PURCHASED USED, FROM A DEALER, 3/13/2010) WHICH WE THOUGHT MIGHT BE DUE TO HYDROPLANING (WE'RE IN SEATTLE WHERE THE ROADS ARE OFTEN WET BUT WE'VE DRIVEN HERE FOR 35 YEARS WITH NOTHING LIKE THIS FEELING IN ANY OTHER CAR) OR A NEED FOR NEW TIRES BUT THIS WAS CLEARLY NOT THE ONLY ISSUE. ON THOSE OCCASIONS IT ALSO FELT LIKE THE CAR WAS SUDDENLY FLOATING AND THE STEERING JERKED IT TO THE LEFT (BUT I WAS NOT GOING THROUGH A DEEP PUDDLE/HYDROPLANING). IT WAS MOMENTARY BUT ENOUGH TO SCARE ME AND MAKE ME WONDER WHAT HAD JUST HAPPENED. IT WAS RAINING THIS MORNING AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT BUT SOMETHING ELSE CAUSED THE CAR TO JERK ITSELF OUT OF THE LANE AND LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING. IT IS CURRENTLY IN THE BODY SHOP AWAITING AN ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR. THE TOYOTA DEALER DIDN'T WANT TO LOOK AT IT DESPITE MY DESCRIPTION. I'M LEFT TRAUMATIZED, WITH LIKELY WHIPLASH AND A WRECKED CAR. THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE! WE ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR ANYWHERE! I WILL ALSO BE CONTACTING TOYOTA CORP. REGARDING THE APPARENT PROBLEM, THE ACCIDENT AND THE DEALERSHIP'S DISMISSAL. *TR
Steering, Mar 28, 2011
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING OVER CORRECTS. DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. FIRST TIME I HAD TO REPORT A LIFE THREATENING INCIDENT. MY 2009 TOYOTA CAUSED ME TO PULL OVER TWICE TO CHECK THE STEERING. IT FELT AS IF WAS HIT WITH BY HEAVY WINDS. WHILE DRIVING AT ABOVE 60MPH I WAS FIGHTING TO CONTROL THE STEERING, THE CAR WOULD CROSS OVER LANES WAS ABOUT TO LOOSE TOTAL CONTROL, ON SEVERAL LONG TURNS IN THE HWY. AT TIMES IT WAS SAFER TO DRIVE WITH NO HANDS.!!! THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL NOISE WHILE DRIVING, BUT I'M NOW AFRAID OF THE CAR, MY DAILY COMMUTE IS 80 MILES. I PURCHASED THIS CARD SECOND HAND FROM A DEALER. TODAY I REGISTERED THE CAR WITH TOYOTA.COM AFTER MY TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE; TO MY SURPRISE THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD REPORTED A LONG LIST OF ISSUES FROM FAULTY SENSORS TO STEERING PROBLEMS. HATE TO ASSUME THAT THIS WAS THE REASON TO TRADE-IN THE CAR. BUT ILL BE LOOKING TO DO THE SAME. I HOPE THIS HELPS NHTSA INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUES. *TR
Steering, Mar 22, 2011
MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA PURCHASED IN DECEMBER OF 2010 HAS "WANDERED" SLIGHTLY WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED SINCE I PURCHASED IT. THIS HAS BEEN AN INTERMITTENT OCCURRENCE THAT OFTEN LEFT ME QUESTIONING ALIGNMENT OR ROAD CONDITION UNTIL TODAY WHEN WHILE DRIVING TO WORK THE PROBLEM AGAIN OCCURRED AND UNLIKE THE PREVIOUS OCCURRENCES WHERE THE CAR WOULD DRIFT SLIGHTLY MUCH LIKE WHAT MIGHT OCCUR WHILE DRIVING IN HIGH WIND, THE CAR BEGAN TO SWERVE IN AND OUT OF THE LANE REQUIRING ME TO COME TO NEARLY A COMPLETE STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A FREEWAY. THIS IS MY 3RD TOYOTA AND 2ND COROLLA (2003) TRADED IN FOR THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING SINCE 1977 AND AM A SAFE DRIVER THAT UNDERSTANDS THAT DIFFERENT MODELS AND EQUIPMENT CHANGES MAY CREATE SUBTLE DIFFERENCES FROM VEHICLE TO VEHICLE. THIS CONDITION IS NOT HOWEVER, SOMETHING ONE CAN CONTRIBUTE TO ANYTHING LOGICALLY RELATED AS IT STARTS WITHOUT WARNING, USUALLY AT SPEEDS OVER 50 TO 55 MILE PER HOUR AND IN VARYING SEVERITY. THIS WAS A NUISANCE UNTIL TODAY AND NOW IS SOMETHING THAT LEAVES ME FEARFUL TO DRIVE AS HAD THERE BEEN A VEHICLE NEXT TO ME, A COLLISION MOST LIKELY WOULD HAVE BEEN UNAVOIDABLE. THE ROAD SURFACE WAS CLEAR, THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND THE WIND WAS LOW, SO WEATHER DID NOT PLAY AS A FACTOR. *TR
Steering, Feb 25, 2011
THIS IS MY FIRST COMPLAINT I'VE EVER FILED WITH THE NHTSA, AND IT IS BECAUSE I BELIEVE NOW THAT OUR CAR IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE UNLESS SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES ARE MADE TO THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. WE RECENTLY PURCHASED OUR 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA, AND AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (60-75 MPH) THE CAR IS PUSHED AROUND BY WIND CONSTANTLY. EVEN IF IT ISN'T WINDY THOUGH, THE CAR STILL WILL NOT TRACK STRAIGHT, AND FEELS AS THOUGH WIND IS PUSHING IT FROM SIDE TO SIDE. A FEW DAYS AGO, ON A FAIRLY WINDY DAY, I HAD TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT TO KEEP GOING STRAIGHT AND PREVENT THE CAR FROM BEING PUSHED INTO THE LEFT LANE ON THE HIGHWAY. AS SOON AS A SHORT BREAK IN THE WIND HAPPENED THOUGH THE CAR WOULD THEN SHOOT OVER THE LINE TO THE RIGHT (WHERE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS POINTED TO COUNTERACT THE FORCE OF THE WIND PUSHING THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT). ALTHOUGH ON CALM DAYS IT IS SOMETIMES ONLY AN ANNOYANCE, ON WINDY DAYS (EVEN IN LIGHT WINDS) IT CAN BECOME EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AT 70MPH. I HAVE OWNED MANY DIFFERENT VEHICLES OVER MY YEARS, AND THIS IS BY FAR THE WORST HANDLING CAR ON A HIGHWAY THAT I HAVE EVER DRIVEN. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Feb 22, 2011, crash
THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE AN INTERMITTENT DELAY UPON START UP AND INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING "LOCK UP" WHEN MAKING SHARP TURNS. DURING THE POWER STEERING FAILURE THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO LOSE RADIO AND A/C AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS POWERING DOWN. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE LESS THAN A MONTH BEFORE THESE ISSUES. MY FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED IN A PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE LUCKILY, THE OTHER DRIVER WAS PAYING ATTENTION AND DID NOT HIT ME. ANOTHER INCIDENT HAPPENED ON AN EXIT OFF RAMP WHICH WAS A VERY SHARP CIRCULAR PORTION OF ROAD, THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT AND I HAD TO "MUSCLE" THROUGH THE TURN, SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING WAS WORKING AGAIN WHICH ALMOST CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO ME GOING FROM USING ALL MY MIGHT TO TURN BACK TO THE VEHICLE WORKING PROPERLY. MY SERVICE DEALERSHIP RECALIBRATED STEERING TORQUE SENSOR AND FOUND TSB 0182-09 FOR HARD START CONDITION, REPROGRAMMED ENGINE COMPUTER AND ADDED FUEL TANK ADDITIVE PER BULLETIN INSTRUCTIONS. I DROVE THE VEHICLE A FEW DAYS UNTIL ONCE AGAIN MY CAR HAD THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. TOOK MY VEHICLE BACK TO MY DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE AGAIN. SERVICE ORDER STATES; INSPECT STEERING OPERATION FOUND EPS WILL CUT OUT AND CAUSE RADIO, HEADLIGHTS TO CUT OUT. SCAN CHECK RECORD AND FLAG EVENTS. TEST AND RECHARGE BATTERY PASS. OPEN TECH LINE CASE REVIEW DATA. ZERO POINT AND MONITOR AGAIN PER TECH ASSIST FAILED AFTER 3 TURN. S/O POWER COLUMN ASSY. REPLACED POWER STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND ALSO FOUND LOOSE PWR SUPPLY WIRE NUT CAUSING VOLTAGE DROP TO SYSTEM. TIGHTENED NUT AND TEST DROVE. VEHICLE TOTAL LOSS IN SINGLE DRIVER/VEHICLE ACCIDENT. MY 17 YR OLD SON LOST CONTROL AND HIT A TREE. HE SUFFERED TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND CANNOT TELL ME THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT. I WAS DISAPPOINTED TO SEE THE RESULTS OF NHTSA POWER STEERING INVESTIGATION. I KNOW FOR CERTAIN MY STEERING COMPLAINT WAS NOT DUE TO BAD DRIVING, HOW COULD BAD DRIVING POSSIBLY CAUSE POWER STEERING TO LOCK UP AND YOUR CAR TO "POWER DOWN"? IF MY ISSUE WAS DUE TO BAD DRIVING.
Steering, Feb 21, 2011
THE STEERING GOES TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT... I HAVE TO REALLY HOLD ON WITH BOTH HAND TO CONTROL THE STEERING. WHEN I GO FAST ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SEEMS TO LOSE CONTROL.. IT WILL NOT GO STRAIGHT. I GET REAL NERVOUS EVERYTIME I DRIVE ON A HIGHWAY. I JUST DO NOT FEEL SAFE. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Jan 9, 2011
2009 COROLLA SEEMS TO FLOAT ALL OVER THE ROAD AND CAN'T KEEP IT STRAIGHT. JUST TODAY THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON. UNTIL NOW I THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE BEEN THE WIND OR MY TIRES. I PURCHASED NEW TIRES BUT STILL THE SAME PROBLEM OF WONDERING ALL OVER THE ROAD. I EXPERIENCE THIS AT ALL SPEEDS. *TR
Steering, Dec 26, 2010, crash
I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE FREEWAY AT A NORMAL SPEED OF ABOUT 55-65MPH, WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR START SWERVING RIGHT AND LEFT, AND I HAVE NO WAY OF STOPPING THE CAR BUT TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT SO IT WOULD HIT THE DIVIDING WALL OF THE FREEWAY TO STOP IT MOVING. *TR
Steering, Nov 29, 2010
I DRIVE A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA S. STARTING TODAY I REFUELED MY CAR AND WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN THE STEERING WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO MOVE. I TRIED RESTARTING IT THREE TIMES BEFORE THE STEERING WAS BACK TO THE WAY IT NORMALLY TURNS. LATER THAT DAY I STARTED MY CAR AGAIN AND HEARD A BUZZING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE POWER STEERING WENT AWAY AGAIN. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND POWER STEERING WAS BACK. AGAIN THAT DAY I STARTED MY CAR AND PROCEEDED TO BACK UP WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT AND THE WHEEL LOCKED UP TURNING LEFT AS I WAS BACKING UP. I ALMOST HIT A WALL IN A PARKING GARAGE AND HAD TO RESTART MY CAR UNTIL POWER STEERING WAS REGAINED. I MADE IT BACK TO MY OFFICE AND WILL DRIVE MY CAR STRAIGHT TO THE SELLING DEALERSHIP AFTER WORK. *TR
Steering, Nov 4, 2010
THE CAR WAS PURCHASED ON 10\19\2010 IN A TOWN ABOUT 3 HOURS FROM WHERE I LIVE. MY WIFE DROVE THE CAR HOME. TIRE PRESSURES WERE CHECKED AND WERE AT 30 PSI PER THE VEHICLE'S MANUFACTURER'S LABEL. I THEN DROVE THE CAR (FOR THE FIRST TIME ON A HIGHWAY) AND NOTICED THAT THE CAR WAS INDEED UNSTEADY IN CURVES. IT WONDERED LEFT AND RIGHT AND THE POWER STEERING SEEMED LOOSE OR WAS ADDING POWER STEERING BOOST WHEN NOT NECESSARY. ON 11/01/2010 I BROUGHT THE CAR TO AN ALIGNMENT SHOP THAT BIGHORN TOYOTA USES. THEY SAID THE ALIGNMENT WAS NOT WITHIN SPECS. AFTERWARDS AND ON MY WAY HOME (ABOUT 1 1/2 HOUR DRIVE DOWN INTERSTATE AND TWO LANE ROADS) I NOW NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE, WHEN IN LEFT CURVES, CONTINUED TO HAVE THIS SLACK OR LOOSE FEELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND WOULD NOT CORRECT ITSELF OR STRAIGHTEN OUT COMING OUT OF THE CURVES. ONE WOULD HAVE TO KEEP YOUR HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO COMPENSATE FOR THE LOOSENESS. RIGHT CORNERS OR CURVES WERE NOT LOOSE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD CORRECT ITSELF ONCE YOU CAME OUT OF THE CURVE. THINKING THAT THE ALIGNMENT WAS NOT DONE CORRECTLY I WENT TO ANOTHER SHOP (BIG O) IN CRAIG, CO. THEY SAID THE ALIGNMENT WAS PERFECT (I HAVE BOTH PRINT OUTS TO CONFIRM). AT THIS TIME I DECIDED (AFTER DISCUSSION WITH THE STORE MANAGER) REPLACE THE TIRES WITH A HIGHER QUALITY TIRE. THE SAME PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AFTERWARDS. I CONTACTED A TOYOTA SERVICE MANAGER, THEY ARE AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT HAVE NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM AS OF THIS DATE. THIS MAY NOT BE A BIG PROBLEM ON DRY ROADS BUT ON ICY, SNOW PACKED OR WET ROADS, THIS CAR WILL BE A HANDFUL TO KEEP IT UNDER CONTROL.
Steering, Oct 27, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER DRIVER WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE 55 MPH WHEN THE STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN SWERVING IN AND OUT OF TRAFFIC AS THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND LANDED SIDEWAYS BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE DRIVER WAS UNINJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD SEND A REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,600.
Steering, Suspension, Oct 18, 2010
MY 2009 COROLLA LE HAS BEEN HAVING FRONT END ALIGNMENT / STEERING PROBLEMS SINCE NEW. IT STARTED SHORTLY AFTER BUYING IT, I TOOK IT IN FOR IT'S FIRST OIL CHANGE AND ASKED THE DEALER TO LOOK INTO THE ALIGNMENT SINCE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS OFF CENTER. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN 2-3 TIMES AFTERWARDS, THEN I FINALLY HAD BRAKES SERVICED AND HAD IT ALIGNED. 2-3 DAYS LATER AFTER ALIGNMENT I NOTICED THE WHEEL OFF CENTER AGAIN. I AM A BUSY PERSON SO I DECIDED TO TAKE IT FOR DUE OIL CHANGE AND HAVE THEM TAKE A LOOK AT THE STEERING ONCE AGAIN BECAUSE NOW IS GETTING WORSE, IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND THE OTHER DAY I OVER COMPENSATED TAKING A LEFT TURN AND HIT THE CURB WHICH CAUSED TO BEND THE LIP OF A WHEEL, LUCKY FOR ME NO AIR GOT OUT OF THE TIRE. NOW I HAVE TO BUY A NEW WHEEL, THAT ONE WOULD NEVER BALANCE. PLEASE HELP, THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE FRONT END OF THIS CAR, MAYBE A RECALL SHOULD BE MADE. *TR
Steering, Sep 25, 2010
MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA CONTINUES TO BE ALL OVER THE ROAD AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAVE TO MAKE CONSTANT CORRECTIONS IN STEERING TO KEEP IN WITHIN THE LANE. THE EPS IS WAY TOO SENSITIVE. VERY DANGEROUS AND PRODUCES DRIVER FATIGUE AND POTENTIAL FOR OVERCORRECTIONS. I HAVE READ IN CONSUMER REPORTS THAT TOYOTA HAS ADDRESSED THIS AND IS OFFERING A FIX, ONLY TO THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO COMPLAIN, TO REPLACE THE EPS CONTROL MODULE. I CONTACTED MY DEALER ON 9/24/2010 AND THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED HE KNEW NOTHING ABOUT THIS FIX. THE DEALERS WERE SUPPOSED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS IN JUNE 2010 FROM A SERVICE BULLETIN FROM TOYOTA CORPORATE. PLEASE REQUIRE TOYOTA TO ISSUE A RECALL TO REPLACE THE EPS CONTROL MODULE AS THE DEALERS ARE RELUCTANT TO FIX UPON REQUEST FROM THE CUSTOMER. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Sep 24, 2010
MY 2009 COROLLA SEEMS TO HAVE UNSAFE STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT TAKES A LOT OF CORRECTING AND FEELS LIKE I HAVE ALIGNMENT ISSUES IN THE FRONT OR SOMETHING OUT OF ALIGNMENT IN THE REAR. IT IS LIKE THE STEERING IS TO SENSITIVE AND THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO FEEDBACK AS TO WHAT THE CAR IS DOING. *TR
Steering, Aug 30, 2010
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA WITH STEERING ISSUES. CAR ALWAYS PULLS TO THE RIGHT. ALREADY NEEDING TO REPLACE TIRES, WITH ONLY 24,000 MILES ON IT. DEALERSHIP NOT COVERING ANYTHING. *TR
Steering, Aug 19, 2010, crash
IT WAS RAINING ON 441 AND I WAS DOING 45MPH, ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED DRIFTING A LOT SWITCHING ME FROM ONE LANE TO ANOTHER. I COMPLETELY HYDROPLANNED. I STARTED SPINNING, ALMOST HITTING A BIG WOODEN POLE, AND I ENDED UP FALLING INTO A BIG DITCH FULL OF WATER. IT WAS THE MOST SCARY FEELING I'VE EVER HAD.THANKS GOD THERE WEREN'T ANY MORE CARS, SO I DIDN'T HIT ANYONE. AFTER THAT INCIDENT I GOT THE CAR CHECKED BY A FRIEND. THEY TOLD ME THE DEALER WAS SO IRRESPONSIBLE FOR SELLING ME THE CAR WITH 2 REAR TIRES THAT WERE ALMOST WORN OUT. I THOUGHT THAT COULD'VE BEEN THE REASON WHY I HYDROPLANNED, SO I CHANGED THE 2 REAR TIRES FOR NEW ONES AFTER THAT. AFTER DRIVING IT AGAIN, OVER A BRIDGE, THE STEERING DRIFTED AGAIN. I DIDN'T SPIN, BUT IT PULLED ME TO THE RIGHT, ENOUGH TO GOT ME SCARED AGAIN, AND IT WASN'T EVEN RAINING. AFTER THAT OTHER INCIDENT I DROVE IT MANY MORE TIMES ON THE HIGHWAY, AND EVERYTIME UNDER HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR WHEN I PASSED BY A BIG TRUCK OR ANYTHING THAT MADE THE WIND PUSH THE CAR, I KEPT FEELING THE STEERING WHEEL DRIFTING. I JUST GOT THIS TOYOTA COROLLA '09 LIKE 3 WEEKS AGO AND I CAN DEFINITELY SAY THIS VEHICLE IS SO PRONE TO DRIFTING, SPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND I THINK PEOPLE SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS DEFECT TO EITHER GET THEIR CARS FIXED OR TO NOT BUY ANY OF THESE YEAR MODEL CAR, BECAUSE IT GOES AGAINST YOUR OWN SAFETY AND OTHER PEOPLE'S. *TR
Steering, Aug 19, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN A VEHICLE AHEAD OF HER ABRUPTLY STOPPED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STEER TO AVOID CRASHING INTO THE VEHICLE AND LOST CONTROL. THE STEERING WHEEL EXCESSIVELY WENT FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CEMENT MEDIAN. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO HER NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE BY HER INSURANCE COMPANY WHO DEEMED THE VEHICLE AS DESTROYED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
Steering, Aug 18, 2010
MY 2009 COROLLA WILL NOT GO EXACTLY STRAIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. CLOSE, BUT NOT EXACTLY STRAIGHT. STEERING MUST HAVE A VERY MINOR CORRECTION ABOUT EVERY 3-5 SECONDS TO KEEP THE CAR IN OR NEAR THE CENTER OF THE LANE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. 1. IF THE DRIVER FAILS TO DO THE CONSTANT CORRECTION THE KEEP THE CAR IN THE LANE, THE CAR WOULD VEER OUT OF THE LANE - INCREASED POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH. 2. THE CONCENTRATION REQUIRED TO DO THE CONSTANT MINOR STEERING CORRECTION KEEPS THE DRIVER FROM OBSERVING SURROUNDINGS AND OTHER TRAFFIC - INCREASED POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH. 3. ON A LONG TRIP THE CONCENTRATION REQUIRED CORRECTING THE VEHICLE INCREASES DRIVER FATIGUE - INCREASED POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH. I READ IN THE NEWS THAT "SPOKESMAN BRIAN LYONS SAID TOYOTA BELIEVES MOST OF THE COMPLAINTS INVOLVED WANDERING FROM THE CENTER STEERING POSITION THAT DIDN'T AMOUNT TO A SAFETY PROBLEM." AND "ON JUNE 3, TOYOTA ISSUED A BULLETIN TO DEALERS TELLING THEM TO ADDRESS COMPLAINTS BY CHECKING THE TIRE PRESSURE AND ALIGNMENT. IF THOSE STEPS ARE INSUFFICIENT, THE BULLETIN TOLD DEALERS THEY COULD REPLACE THE COMPUTER THAT GOVERNS THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WITH A NEW UNIT, WHICH TOYOTA SAID HAD BEEN "RE-TUNED" WITH AN "ALTERNATIVE STEERING FEEL."". AS OF AUG 18, 2010, MY LOCAL DEALER SAYS HE KNOWS OF NO PROBLEM WITH COROLLA STEERING AND CAN NOT FIND A SERVICE BULLETIN ABOUT 2009-20010 COROLLA STEERING. *TR