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, Equipment, Aug 16, 2010
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA STEERING ISSUE. CAR SWAYS OR "WANDERS" AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING COMPUTER WITH A "RETURNED" ONE AND THE PROBLEM ONLY BECAME WORSE. IM TERRIFIED TO DRIVE MY CAR DOWN THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE I CANT KEEP THE CAR STRAIGHT EVEN WITH A DEATHGRIP ON THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR
Steering, Jul 28, 2010
STEERING NOT STRAIGHT, HAVE TO CONSTANTLY ADJUST THE STEERING TO KEEP CAR IN THE LANES. *TR
Steering, Jul 28, 2010
MY COMPLAINT IS REGARDING THE ELECTRIC ASSISTED POWER STEERING OF MY COROLLA XRS 2009, AT AN APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 60KMH IS VERY UNSTABLE AT THE WHEEL MANEUVERING, STARTS TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY OR JERKING FEEL TOWARDS THE LEFT HAND SIDE OR RIGHT. *TR
Steering, Jul 27, 2010
I HAVE A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. SINCE DAY ONE I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING FELT LOOSE. IT FEELS LIKE THE WIND IS BLOWING THE CAR AROUND AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO KEEP IT GOING STRAIGHT. I NEED TO CONSTANTLY KEEP BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE TOYOTA DEALER FOR REPAIR. AT FIRST THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THERE IS NOT A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. WHEN I EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT I HAD SEEN AN ARTICLE ON THE INTERNET THAT SAID TOYOTA ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN THAT WOULD ALLOW DEALERS TO DO THE REPAIR IF THE CUSTOMER COMPLAINED, THEY INVESTIGATED AND ARE SAYING NOW THEY WILL FIX IT. *TR
Steering, Jul 23, 2010, crash
I HAVE A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA WITH APPROX. 7600 MILES. I WAS DRIVING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL STREET APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH , WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND HIT A PARKED CAR. THIS HAPPENED SO FAST I DID NOT HAVE TIME TO REACT. THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY CAR AND IT HAD TO TAKEN OFF ON A FLATBED. I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT I WAS ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AND NOT A HIGHWAY. THE ONLY INJURY WAS TO MY LEFT SHOULDER FROM THE SEAT BELT. *TR
Steering, Jul 6, 2010
I HAVE A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA, PURCHASED LAST YEAR AND HAVE DRIVEN IT ONLY 7000 MILES TOTAL. I HAD GOTTEN WORK DONE ON IT WHEN I EXPERIENCED A DELAYED STOP AFTER PUTTING MY FOOT ON BRAKE. NOW I AM HAVING TO HAVE IT WORKED ON FOR THE FLOOR MAT RECALL. I WANT TO REPORT THAT I HAVE NOTICED WHEN I AM DRIVING THE STEERING IS VERY TOUCHY. I CAN FEEL MY WHEEL JERK ME ALL OVER. I FIGHT IT ON THE FREEWAY SO MUCH I DO NOT DRIVE ON THEM ANYMORE UNLESS I REALLY HAVE TO AT HIGH SPEED BECAUSE I FEEL LIKE I CANNOT CONTROL THE STEERING BECAUSE IT IS SO TOUCHY! I GET PULLED ALL OF A SUDDEN TO ONE SIDE WHEN I AM ON A SLIGHT TURNING ROAD AND IT WILL ADJUST BUT INSTEAD OF STRAIGHTENING IT PULLS THE OTHER DIRECTION! IT IS AS IF I AM SKATING ON ICE AND ONE TIME I WAS MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY AND LOOKED OVER MY SHOULD TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY CARS IN MY BLIND SIDE FOR A SPLIT SECOND AND I LOOK BACK AND WAS ALMOST IN THE DITCH, THANK GOD I HAD A QUICK REFLEX AND I KNEW THEN TO ALWAYS BE AWARE OF THE CAR JERKING ME ALL OF A SUDDEN! SOMETHING HAS GOT TO BE DONE...I DID NOT BUY A BRAND NEW CAR TO PUT MYSELF OR MY KIDS LIVES IN DANGER... *TR
Steering, Jul 2, 2010
MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA XLE (ORIGINAL OWNER) CONTINUES TO HAVE DIFFICULTY STAYING CENTERED IN ITS LANE. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA CORPORATE MANY TIMES. I HAVE BEEN TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES REGARDING THIS CAR. TOYOTA CORPORATE TOLD ME THEY SENT A REPRESENTATIVE TO CHECK THE CAR. I WAS NOT ALLOWED TO MEET THE REPRESENTATIVE NOR OBSERVE THE CHECKING OF THE CAR. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA CORPORATE THAT THIS CAR "MEETS TOYOTA'S SPECIFICATIONS". THIS MAKES TWICE THAT A "REPRESENTATIVE FROM CORPORATE" HAS CHECKED MY CAR. MY CAR STILL DOES NOT STAY CENTERED IN ITS LANE. IT HAPPENS INADVERTENTLY SO I AM NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM...I JUST KNOW THAT IT HAPPENS PARTICULARLY AT TURNPIKE SPEEDS/UNDER@CONDITIONS. AS A PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER, I AM FORTUNATE TO BE ABLE TO TAKE LOCAL ROADS TO WORK. NONETHELESS, I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS CAR. I SHOULD BE ABLE TO DRIVE MY TOYOTA COROLLA XLE ON THE TURNPIKE WITHOUT FEARING THAT THE CAR WILL NOT STAY CENTERED IN ITS LANE... *TR
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 2, 2010
I HAVE EXPERIENCED GREAT AMOUNT OF STRESS DUE TO MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. I EXPERIENCE THE CAR SHIFTING FROM RIGHT TO LEFT AT HIGH SPEEDS (OVER 65 MPH). I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA OF ORANGE AND THEY TESTED AND LEGALLY THEY CAN ONLY GO 60MPH OR HIGHWAY SPEED-LIMIT. THEY KEPT DENYING ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR, & CAME BACK TO SPEAK WITH THE TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVE. I WENT IN 3 TIMES PRIOR TO THIS TO SEE IF THEY COULD FIND A PROBLEM, SHE SAID THERE'S NOTHING WRONG AFTER SPECIAL 'TESTS' WERE DONE. AFTER THAT WE TOOK IT IN AGAIN AND THEY PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT WHICH HELPED A LITTLE DURING REGULAR SPEEDS. BUT I STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, I RECENTLY TOOK IT IN FOR THE RE-CALL, GLAD THAT WAS FIXED, BUT AT 70-80 MPH IF I SHIFT INTO ANOTHER LINE THAT IS PUTTING MY LIFE IN GREAT DANGER! I DRIVE SLOWER BUT I LIVE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SO SOMETIMES ITS UNSAFE TO BE DRIVING AT SUCH SPEEDS. I HAVE ALSO BEEN EXPERIENCING PAINT PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE, VARIOUS SCRATCHES I DON'T KNOW WHERE THEY APPEAR FROM, AND MY CAR IS GARAGED MOSTLY. THERE ALSO A COUPLE OF CHIPS IN THE PAINT, I TOOK IT IN AND THEY JUST WASHED AND DETAILED THE VEHICLE, WHICH DID HELP BUT THERE'S SCRATCHES AGAIN, THE PAINT SEEMS TO BE DEFECTIVE. ANOTHER PROBLEM I'M EXPERIENCING WITH THIS VEHICLE IS RANDOMLY MAYBE ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH WHEN STARTED IN THE MORNING (PARKED IN THE GARAGE WHICH ISN'T COLD AT ALL) THE WHOLE CAR VIBRATES HORRIBLE, COMING FROM THE ENGINE, AS IF ITS NOT HELD TOGETHER WELL. IT LASTS FOR AROUND A MINUTE. I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID SINCE ITS NOT A CONSTANT PROBLEM THEY CANT DETECT BUT IF I LEAVE IT OVER NIGHT AND IF IT HAPPENS THEY'LL SEE, OF-COURSE IT DIDN'T HAPPEN THEY CLAIMED THEY TESTED EVERYTHING POSSIBLE AND THERE WAS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ETC. NO SIGNS WHEN THE STEERING GOES CRAZY. OBVIOUSLY THIS CAR IS A DEFECT THE REASON WHY I PURCHASED A TOYOTA COROLLA WAS BECAUSE I HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH MY 2005, AND ALL THE OTHER CARS I HAVE OWNED, DON'T HAVE STEERING OR PAINT PROBLEMS. *TR
Steering, Jul 1, 2010
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA,THE CAR IS HARD TO KEEP STRAIT I HAVE 10K MILES ON THE CAR IT BEEN A PROBLEM FROM DAY ONE I HERE THERE ARE NO FIXES FOR THIS YET? *TR
Steering, Traction control system, Jun 23, 2010
PURCHASED 2009 COROLLA IN APRIL 2008 - SOME MAJOR COMPLAINTS ARE PROVIDED: (1) FAMILY DOES NOT FEEL SAFE IN CAR - A LOT OF STRESS, PAIN AND INCONVENIENCE TO CONTINUE TO HAVE CAR SERVICED - DISSATISFIED WITH CAR'S PERFORMANCE. (2) ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) - CAR SWAYS AND CANNOT STAY IN STRAIGHT LINE - NOTICEABLE ON A DAILY BASIS - DEALERSHIP TRIED TO CORRECT - STILL DRIFTING - COMPLAINED - DEALERSHIP CHANGED WHEELS/TIRES - SWAYING STILL EXISTS - DEALERSHIP SAID I JUST NEEDED TO "GET USE TO THE NEW EPS" (3) LOUD CABIN NOISE - CAR WAS ADVERTISED AS BEING QUIET - A LOT OF ROAD NOISE (4) RATTLING NOISE - MANIFOLD PAN BOLT FELL OUT - BOLT WAS REPLACED (5) INVOLUNTARY ACCELERATION - ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS REPLACED AFTER "REINFORCEMENT FIX" DID NOT WORK. (6) OWNED 2003 AND 2004 COROLLAS THAT DID NOT HAVE AS MANY PROBLEMS. *TR
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jun 23, 2010
VEHICLE 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA TWITCHING AND GRINDING IN THE ELECTRIC STEERING HAVE HAD VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERS SEVERAL TIMES THEY SAY THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING TO FIX DON'T I FEEL VERY UNSAFE IN IT ONLY 26000 KLIX HELP' WOULD YOU PLEASE FORWARD THIS INFO. TO HIGHWAY SAFETY TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION. *TR
Steering, Jun 17, 2010
STEERING REQUIRES CONSTANT DRIVER CORRECTION TO GO STRAIGHT DOWN THE HIGHWAY. CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, BUT WON'T TRACK STRAIGHT WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS OCCURS WHENEVER THE CAR IS DRIVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHEN DRIVING ON WINDY DAYS, IT'S MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL BECAUSE CROSSWINDS ADD TO THE INSTABILITY. TOOK CAR DO DEALER FOR REPAIR BUT THE DEALER SAID STEERING COULDN'T BE ADJUSTED AND THAT THEY WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE CAR WANTS TO WANDER OUT OF LANE, AND THE CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTIONS BECOME FATIGUING ON LONG TRIPS. AS AN EXAMPLE, I DROVE IT FROM HOME TO ARIZONA AND BACK ON A VACATION, AND MY WRISTS AND FOREARMS WERE SORE FOR A WEEK AFTER THE TRIP. I'VE MADE THIS EXACT TRIP IN ANOTHER VEHICLE AND HAD NO SUCH PROBLEMS. THE OTHER VEHICLE TRACKS STRAIGHT AND THE COROLLA DOES NOT. BECAUSE MY DEALER WILL NOT HELP ME WITH THIS ISSUE AND THE COROLLA HAS DEPRECIATED SIGNIFICANTLY, I AM PRETTY MUCH STUCK WITH A CAR THAT HAS A PROBLEM. I'M HOPING NHTSA MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP. THERE ARE PLENTY OF OTHER DRIVERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE SAME CAR MODEL. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE TOYOTA MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE STEERING OF THESE CARS SO THAT THEY EXHIBIT THE STEERING TRAITS OF A NORMAL CAR, WHICH TENDS TO TRACK STRAIGHT, OR EVEN SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT. *TR
Steering, Jun 15, 2010
FROM WHEN NEW THE CAR WANDERS AND DRIFTS WHEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HAVE TRIED TO GET DEALERS TO FIX WITH NO SUCCESS. WENT TO LEMON LAW ARBITRATION WITH TOYOTA BUT WAS DECLINED. DEALER WILL ONLY GIVE ABOUT $7 -$8 THOUSAND FOR TRADE, THE CAR ONLY HAS 7,600 MILES ON IT. THREE OR FOUR WEEKS AGO WAS MAKING A HARD RIGHT TURN WHEN LOST STEERING CONTROL AND RAN OFF THE ROAD AND DID SOME VEHICLE DAMAGE. AFRAID TO LET MY WIFE DRIVE THE CAR, HAVE ONLY PUT 500 MILES ON IT SINCE JANUARY 2010. UPDATED 12/09/10. *LJ UPDATED 12/17/10
Steering, Jun 15, 2010
PROBLEM WITH ELECTRONIC STEERING SYSTEM ON 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA WHEN DRIVING WITH HIGH SPEED (60-80 MPH). THE CAR ROCKS FROM LEFT AND RIGHT AND IS HARD TO KEEP IT GOING STRAIGHT. TOOK THE CAR TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. *TR
Steering, Tires, Jun 5, 2010
I HAVE A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. TO BEGIN WITH THE STEERING IS EXTREMELY UNRESPONSIVE. AT LOW SPEEDS THE STEERING IS EXTREMELY LOOSE FEELING. THIS HAS RESULTED IN A COUPLE OF NEAR ACCIDENTS IN PARKING LOTS WHERE I WAS BARELY ABLE TO MANEUVER OUT OF THE WAY IN TIME. AT HIGHER SPEEDS THE STEERING IS STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO STEER. WHETHER OR NOT YOUR DRIVING FAST OR SLOW THE STEERING IS SLUGGISH AND UNRESPONSIVE. IT IS MUCH LIKE DRIVING A CAR WITH NORMAL POWER STEERING ON A SANDY BEACH. YOU SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE PROPER CONTROL. IT SEEMS LIKE THESE PROBLEMS ARE GETTING WORSE OVER TIME AS WELL. I PUT VERY FEW MILES ON THE CAR AND TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF IT AS IT IS IN ALMOST MINT CONDITION. THERE IS VERY LITTLE WEAR AND TEAR ON MY COROLLA AT 6,500 MILES. THE EXTREMELY UNRESPONSIVE STEERING ON THE 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA MAKES DEFENSIVE DRIVING VERY DIFFICULT. IT MAKES COMPENSATING FOR OTHER DRIVERS ACTIONS AND MISTAKES BY AVOIDING THEM VERY DIFFICULT AND IS A DANGEROUS VEHICLE TO DRIVE AS A RESULT. *TR
Steering, Jun 5, 2010
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA S DRIFTS ALL OVER RD AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50MPH. CAR IS HARD TO CONTROL. *TR
Steering, Jun 4, 2010, crash
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. DRIVING NORTH ON HIGHWAY 95 JUST SOUTH OF ELGIN, TEXAS. SPEED WAS BETWEEN 55-65 MPH. STEERING WHEEL STIFFENED BECOMING INOPERABLE, CAR VEERED RIGHT UNCONTROLLABLY AND FLIPPED. *TR
Steering, May 19, 2010
I HAVE A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA THAT DRIFTS ON ITS OWN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WITH NO CHANGE IN STEERING. I DRIVE 25,000 MILES A YEAR AND THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM, AND I DON'T BELIEVE THIS IS A TIRE OR ALIGNMENT ISSUE! WHEN I HAD THE CAR IN FOR THE GAS PEDAL RECALL I ASKED THEM ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY STATED UNTIL THERE IS A RECALL ISSUED THEY DIDN'T HAVE A FIX. I COULDN'T BELIEVE THAT THEY DIDN'T WANT TO AT LEAST LOOK AT THE PROBLEM WHILE IT WAS THERE. I LOVE THE CAR AND I'M A BIG TOYOTA FAN BUT THEY NEED TO FIX THIS! *TR
Steering, May 17, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING MALFUNCTIONED; THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT, SPUN AROUND AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THERE WERE WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION CENTER. THE CONTACT SUFFERED WHIPLASH. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 18,000. UPDATED 07/19/10.*LJ UPDATED 07/23/10*JB
Steering, May 17, 2010
CAN'T KEEP CAR FROM WANDERING ALL OVER ROAD SIDE TO SIDE. *TR
Steering, May 15, 2010
MY 2009 COROLLA STEERING IS TERRIBLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, IT WANDERS ALL OVER MY LANE REQUIRING CONSTANT STEERING WHEEL CORRECTION. THE BEST WAY TO DESCRIBE IT IS IT FEELS LIKE A HUGE GUST OF WIND IS CONSTANTLY BLOWING THE CAR AROUND AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40MPH. I'VE HAD AN INDEPENDENT SHOP CHECK THE ALIGNMENT AND THEY SAY ITS FINE. NOW THAT I'VE STARTED INVESTIGATING THIS PROBLEM IT SEEMS THERE ARE A LOT OF COROLLA OWNERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT CONTACTED TOYOTA ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR BUT ALL OF THE OTHER COROLLA OWNERS SAY THEY WERE TOLD BY TOYOTA THAT WAS JUST THE WAY THAT CAR HANDLES. PLEASE MAKE TOYOTA FIX THIS PROBLEM ON THESE CARS. *TR
Steering, May 14, 2010
I NOTICE AN ISSUE WITH MY POWER STEERING ON MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA LE. WHEN I EXCEED 70 MPH IT FEELS LIKE MY CAR IS CAUGHT IN HIGH WINDS AND I NOTICE THE STEERING DRIFT FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TR
Steering, May 12, 2010
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA STEERING DRIFTS BADLY ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR HAS TO BE CONSTANTLY CORRECTED TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT LINE. *TR
Steering, May 11, 2010, crash
2009 COROLLA TOYOTA STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP. *TR
Steering, May 5, 2010
I AM FOLLOWING UP ON THIS COMPLAINT #10318215 REGARDING THE STEERING PROBLEMS WITH MY COROLLA LEADING TO DRIFTING AND UNSTEADINESS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THE SYMPTOMS ON MY 2009 COROLLA WITH THE STEERING COLUMN ARE GETTING WORSE. THE DRIFTS ARE GETTING MORE PRONOUNCED AND AT TIMES FEEL MORE LIKE A SWERVE. THE FREQUENCY OF THE DRIFTING HAS INCREASED. ALSO, I AM NOTICING THE UNEASINESS AT SLOWER SPEEDS. IN SHORT, I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR, AND I EXPERIENCED A SCARY INCIDENT OF MY CAR SWERVING OUT AS A TRUCK PASSED ME. AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, I TRY TO AVOID FREEWAY DRIVING, WHICH IS A BIG HASSLE, CONSIDERING THAT I HAVE A 56-MILE ROUNDTRIP WORK COMMUTE. THIS COMMUTE IS MOSTLY ALL FREE WAY DRIVING ON ROUTE 8 & 77 AND THE TURNPIKE. TO COMPENSATE, I NEED TO TAKE THE BACK ROADS, ADDING AN EXTRA FIFTEEN MINUTES TO MY COMMUTE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH TOYOTA CORPORATE WHO ARE SAYING THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM AND THAT THE CASE HAS BEEN CLOSED WITH NHTSA. WHAT AM TO DO WHEN THE DEALERSHIP ADMITS TO NOT KNOWING HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THE REGIONAL SERVICE REP FOR TOYOTA SAYS THERE IS ON PROBLEM AND THAT THE CASE WITH THE STEERING COLUMN IS CLOSED. PLEASE HELP. WHAT AM I TO DO? I AM DRIVING AN UNSAFE CAR. I AM RESTRICTED AS TO THE USE OF MY CAR. THERE IS NO RESOLUTION IN SITE FROM WHAT I CAN SEE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT [XXX] OR [XXX] . I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR REPLY. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR