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 22, 2010
ON FEBRUARY 11, 2010, WHEN I WAS DRIVING OUR NEW 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA FROM WILMINGTON TO PHILLY ON I95 AND MY HUSBAND WAS SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. WE FEEL OUR VEHICLE WAS CONTINUOUSLY VIBRATING. THE CAR VIBRATE JUST LIKE THE EARTHQUAKE. OUR SPEED IS ONLY 55 MILES AN HOUR. AND THERE IS NO WIND IN THAT DAY. IT IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL AND WE WERE SCARED, SO WE SLOWLY TAKE THE BRAKE AND STOP THE CAR TO INSPECT, WE DID NOT FIND ANYTHING UNUSUAL. THEN WE KEPT DRIVING IT ON THE I95, WE FELT THE SAME VIBRATION. REGARDING TO THE SAFETY CONSIDERATION, WE LEFT THE HIGHWAY AND WE ARE AFRAID OF DRIVING IT ON HIGHWAY RIGHT NOW. I CONSULTED WITH SOME PEOPLE WHO HAVE SOME KNOWLEDGE ON CAR, THEY TOLD ME IT IS SOME PROBLEM WITH THE STEER SYSTEM. I AM COMMUNICATING WITH MY DEALERS AND TRYING TO GET THE FEEDBACK FROM THEM. *TR
Steering, Feb 22, 2010
PURCHASED TOYOTA COROLLA 2009 AND EVER SINCE HAD STEERING PROBLEMS ON HIGHWAY. WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE CAR WANTS TO GO ALL OVER THE HIGHWAY BY ITSELF. IT IS EXALTING TO DRIVE ANY DISTANCE ON THE HIGHWAY. I AM CONSTANTLY FIGHTING WITH THE STEERING JUST TO KEEP THE CAR STRAIGHT. I DO NOT DRIVE IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF TRAFFIC BECAUSE OF MY CAR VEERING AROUND AND DO NOT WANT A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT. *TR
Steering, Feb 22, 2010
SINCE MAY 2009, MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA DRIFTS ON THE HIGHWAY LEFT OR RIGHT. I HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL VERY TIGHT, AND STILL THE CAR DRIFTS. I HAVE USED THE STOCK RIMS, NEW RIMS, ORIGINAL TIRES, SNOW TIRES AND NEW TIRES. HAVE HAD FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTS DONE, AND NOTHING. NOW THAT I AM HEARING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME. BUT GOT NEW TIRES ON 2/19/2010, AND THE SAME THING. I DRIVE 80 MILES ROUND TRIP EACH DAY TO WORK AND AM CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY. ALL IT TAKES IS ONE LOOK AWAY, AND YOU ARE DRIFTING. THIS CAR DOES THIS ALL THE TIME. I AM GOING TO ASK THE DEALER TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT, SINCE THERE ARE MORE COMPLAINTS NOW. *TR
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Feb 22, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ON A RAINY DAY THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WHILE HAVING HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND APPLYING A LOT OF PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS VERY HARD TO CONTROL, THE STEERING TURNED VERY LOOSELY AND THEN HE CRASHED. HE SUSTAINED LOWER BACK INJURIES AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. TOYOTA WILL BE CONTACTED TO REPORT THE CRASH. PRIOR TO THIS CRASH HE HAD EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE 2 ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22172.
Steering, Feb 21, 2010, crash
I LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING IN MY 200 COROLLA AND IT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM AND BLAMED IT ON MY POOR DRIVING. *TR
Steering, Feb 21, 2010, crash
POWER STEERING PROBLEMS. CAR IS HARD TO KEEP IN STRAIGHT LINE. POWER STEERING OVER CORRECTS WITH THE SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT RIGHT OR LEFT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. WHILE TRAVELING ON I 40 IN A ONE LANE CONSTRUCTION ZONE NEAR WINSTON SALEM N.C. ON OCTOBER 16TH 2009, I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT . I THEN HAD TO CORRECT BY TURNING BACK TO THE LEFT. WHEN I TURNED LEFT THE STEERING OVER CORRECTED CAUSING ME TO STRIKE A CONSTRUCTION CONE WITH MY LEFT MIRROR. THE GLASS IN THE MIRROR BROKE AND I REPLACED IT AT MY EXPENSE. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS KEEPING THE CAR IN A STRAIGHT LINE WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN 40 - 60 MILES PER HOUR EVER SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. I TRAVEL THOUSANDS OF MILES EVERY YEAR DRIVING SEVERAL MAKES OF VEHICLES. THIS VEHICLE IS THE ONLY ONE I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH. AFTER HEARING OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, I BELIEVE THIS IS EITHER A DESIGN PROBLEM OR AN EQUIPMENT FAILURE AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY TOYOTA IN ORDER TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS OR DEATHS CAUSED BY THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Steering, Feb 21, 2010
MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA KEEPS PULLING LEFT - IT IS PARTICULARLY OBVIOUS (AND MORE DIFFICULT TO HANDLE)WHEN DRIVING 55MPH+ ON THE HIGHWAY. I WENT TO MY DEALERSHIP, REPORTED THE PROBLEM AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK ON IT LAST WEEK. THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE ALIGNMENT OF THE CAR. HOWEVER, THEY ROTATED MY TWO FRONT TIRES - WHICH DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. MY CAR KEEPS PULLING LEFT WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS (55 MPH+) ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS HASN'T CAUSED AN ACCIDENT YET, BUT IT DOES MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. *TR
Steering, Feb 20, 2010
I WOULD LIKE TO ADD OUR 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA TO THE LIST OF CARS WITH A STEERING PROBLEM. AT LOW SPEEDS IT SEEMS TO WORK JUST FINE. IT IS WHEN TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY THAT THE CAR SEEMS TO HAVE A MIND OF ITS OWN. IT TAKES CONSTANT EFFORT TO KEEP THE CAR IN THE LANE AND AFTER LANE CHANGES OR SLIGHT CURVES THE CAR WILL OFTEN SHOOT FURTHER IN THE DIRECTION OF THE TURN AND HAS TO BE CAUGHT AND PULLED BACK. *TR
Steering, Feb 20, 2010
BOUGHT A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA IN APRIL 2009 AND HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING AS THE CAR WILL NOT DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE AND WANDERS ON THE ROAD. DRIVER MUST FIGHT THE STEERING AT ALL TIMES TO KEEP IT IN THE DRIVING LANE. TOYOTA SAYS IT IS NORMAL AND WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. *TR
Steering, Feb 19, 2010
OUR 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER ON THE HIGHWAY. CONSTANTLY HAVE TO MAKE CORRECTIONS TO KEEP IT IN THE LANE. THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM AND NOT A SINGLE INCIDENT. *TR
Steering, Feb 19, 2010
WHILE DRIVING MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA IT "FLOATED" INTO THE LANE NEXT TO ME. I WAS COMING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO "FLOAT" INTO THE RIGHT LANE NEXT TO ME. I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE FAR LEFT AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TURN TO THE RIGHT. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE STEERING. I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND WHEN I STARTED TO DRIVE AGAIN THE VEHICLE DROVE FINE. THE ROADWAY WAS DRY. *TR
Steering, Feb 19, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DRIFTED TO THE LEFT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN 180 DEGREES AND CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. MOMENTS LATER A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACTS VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,400. UPDATED 05/07/10. *LJ UPDATED 08/18/10*JB
Steering, Feb 19, 2010
THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST TWICE SINCE I BOUGHT THE TOYOTA COROLLA 2009. WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT(ON AN INTERSTATE) IT FEELS AS IF WE ARE SLIDING ON BLACK ICE AND HAVE NO CONTROL OF THE STEERING. I HAVE NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL IN GENERAL HAS BECOME VERY LOOSE AND DOESN'T DRIVE AS TIGHTLY AS IT ONCE DID A FEW MONTHS AGO. *TR
Steering, Feb 19, 2010
2009 COROLLA STEERING FAILURE - PLEASE BRING THIS ISSUE TO LIGHT. MY POWER STEERING JUST FAILED AND I HAD TO HAVE BOTH THE STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING COMPUTER REPLACED. *TR
Steering, Engine and engine cooling, Feb 19, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA WHICH WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WHILE DRIVING HOME THE DEALER AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 60 MPH, THERE WAS MINIMAL RESISTANCE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. HE HAD TO CONTINUE MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL SIX INCHES BACK AND FORTH AND FROM LEFT TO RIGHT IN ORDER TO KEEP THE WHEEL STRAIGHT WHILE DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED HIM THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. HE EXPERIENCED THE "LOOSE" FEELING IN THE STEERING WHEEL INTERMITTENTLY EVERY TIME HE DROVE THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY IN WINDY WEATHER CONDITIONS. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,500. UPDATED 04/13/10. *LJ THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON FOUR OCASSIONSS. THE DEALER FOUND A SMALL LEAK IN THE EVAP SYSTEM. UPDATED 10/12/10
Steering, Feb 19, 2010
COROLLA WAS PURCHASED NEW WITH ABOUT 100 MILES. THE DAY AFTER THE PURCHASE I DROVE IT ABOUT 1500 MILES TO FLORIDA. ALONG THE WAY, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, I SOON OBSERVED THAT IT WAS NOTICEABLY DRIFTING SIDE TO SIDE WITHIN THE TRAVEL LANE. NO AMOUNT OF ATTENTION COULD PREVENT IT FROM HAPPENING. WITHOUT SAYING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE, A SECOND DRIVER BROUGHT IT TO MY ATTENTION AS THEY TOO NOTICED IT. I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO SUGGESTED THAT IT WAS SIMPLY A "LIGHT" CAR BUT THOUGHT WE SHOULD BRING IT TO A DEALER TO BE CHECKED OUT. WE HAD A TOYOTA DEALER LOOK IT OVER TO MAKE SURE NOTHING WAS LOOSE OR WRONG. NOTHING WAS FOUND TO BE WRONG WITH THE CAR. THIS PROBLEM CONTINUES BUT PRIMARILY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR
Steering, Feb 19, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. UNEXPECTEDLY, THERE WAS A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WANDER INTO ANOTHER LANE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL AFTER A COUPLE OF SECONDS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL INTO ONE DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERNS OF THE POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 03/19/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STEER MOSTLY TO THE LEFT FOR A FEW SECONDS. UPDATED 09/21/10*JB
Steering, Tires, Feb 19, 2010
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA S. SPECIAL ORDERED AND PURCHASED IN 2008. WE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP QUICKLY AFTER PURCHASE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE STRAIGHT-LINE DRIVEABLITY OF THE CAR. THE PROBLEM WAS MORE NOTICEABLE ON THE INTERSTATE. THE CAR HAS TO BE CONSTANTLY CORRECTED LEFT AND RIGHT JUST TO BE KEPT STRAIGHT ON A STRAIGHT STRETCH OF ROAD. MY WIFE AND I BOTH ARE SCARED OF THIS CAR. I JUST FEEL LIKE I'M GOING TO LOSE CONTROL OF THIS CAR AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. IT'S WORSE WHEN THERE'S A CROSS WIND ON THE INTERSTATE. IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME WE DRIVE THIS CAR. WE WORK ON OPPOSITE SHIFTS AT THE SAME PLACE, IN THE NEXT COUNTY. SO SHE DRIVES IT BACK AND FORTH THE FIRST HALF OF THE DAY AND I DO THE SAME THE SECOND HALF OF THE DAY. IT'S ALMOST ALL ON THE INTERSTATE. IT'S VERY STRESSFUL GETTING THIS CAR DOWN THE ROAD. SO, THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COMPARED IT TO ANOTHER COROLLA ON THEIR LOT AND THEY DROVE THE SAME. THEY FIXED NOTHING. GAVE NO EXPLANATION AS TO WHY IT WOULD DRIVE LIKE IT DID. SO WE FEEL HELPLESS AND WE HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO KEEP DRIVING IT AND PAYING FOR IT. MY WIFE DRIVES OUR KIDS IN THIS COROLLA AND IT WORRIES ME EVERYTIME THAT SHE'S GOING TO CRASH IT. I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT THIS SINCE THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT. IT'S CURRENTLY GOT A LITTLE OVER 21K MILES ON IT AND IT STILL DRIVES LIKE IT DID WHEN WE BOUGHT IT. *TR
Steering, Feb 19, 2010
MY TOYOTA COROLLA 2009 HAS A STRANGE HISSING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE STEERING WHEEL SOMETIMES FEEL DISCONNECTED WITH THE ROAD. I DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH THE STEERING, ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEED. *TR
Steering, Feb 19, 2010
CONSTANT FIGHTING WITH STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP VEHICLE ON PATH! *TR
Steering, Feb 18, 2010, crash
I HAD TALKED WITH TOYOTA MULTIPLE TIMES REGARDING WHAT SOMETIMES FELT LIKE VERY LOOSE, UNCONTROLLED STEERING IN MY 2009 COROLLA XLE, & WAS TOLD EACH TIME THAT IT WAS DOING WHAT IT WAS SUPPOSED TO DO & I NEEDED TO "GET USED TO IT." THE STEERING WAS HYPERSENSITIVE & WHEN MAKING EASY TURNS, THE WHEELS FREQUENTLY TURNED AS FAR AS MECHANICALLY POSSIBLE (COULD HEAR THEM HIT THE WHEEL WELL.) I EVENTUALLY RESIGNED MYSELF TO THE STEERING & QUIT ASKING THEM. WHILE DRIVING ON A 2 LANE ROAD, AROUND A LARGE CURVE, I FOUND MYSELF TO CLOSE TO AN OBJECT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. I INSTINCTIVELY PULLED THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT & IMMEDIATELY FELT THE CAR TRY TO MAKE A TURN, THEN START TO SPIN, WHEN I TRIED TO STEER BACK TO THE RIGHT TRYING TO CORRECT, I FELT NO RESPONSE OR CONTROL. MY CAR SPUN AROUND 180 DEGREES, OFF THE ROAD, & ROLLED ONTO THE DRIVERS SIDE & PART OF THE ROOF. AS FAR AS INTERIOR SAFETY, NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED BUT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HELD UP WELL, & WHILE MY INSURANCE CO. HAD TO TOTAL THE CAR, I ONLY SUFFERED BUMPS & BRUISES. NOW I'M READING THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH CONCERNS RELATED TO THE STEERING IN THIS CAR & MOST OF THE COMPLAINTS SOUND FRIGHTENINGLY FAMILIAR TO MY EXPERIENCES WITH IT. THIS ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO THE POLICE, BUT NO TICKET WAS GIVEN OR REPORT FILED. *TR
Steering, Feb 18, 2010
2009 COROLLA S WITH STEERING PROBLEMS. I BOUGHT MY 2009 COROLLA IN 2008. I LOVE THE CAR BUT HATED THE STEERING. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS THE WIND PUSHING THE CAR AROUND BUT REALIZED IT WAS NOT THE WIND. I HAD TO ALWAYS COMPENSATE FOR THE WANDERING OF THE CAR AND IT WAS QUITE TIRING ON MY ARMS. SOMETIMES THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED AND IT WAS GOING STRAIGHT, SOMETIMES THE STEERING WHEEL WAS STRAIGHT AND IT WAS HEADING FOR THE DITCH. I PARKED IT IN THE WINTER (PROBABLY WOULD HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH IT IF I HAD NOT). IT WAS LIKE DRIVING ON ICE ALL THE TIME. I REPORTED IT TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC TOOK IT OUT FOR A TEST DRIVE AND SAID THE POWER STEERING RACK WAS BAD. THEY ORDERED ONE AND REPLACED IT (UNDER WARRANTY) ALONG WITH THE RECALL FOR DRIPPING FLUID ON THE BRAKES. *TR
Steering, Feb 18, 2010
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA MAY NOT BE SAFE ON THE ROAD. THE CAR DRIFTS FROM MINOR STEERING INPUT AT SPEED OF 70 MPH OR HIGHER. I INITIALLY THOUGHT THE DRIFTING WAS CAUSED BY WIND UNTIL I LEARNED THAT OTHER COROLLA OWNERS EXPERIENCED SAME. *TR
Steering, Feb 18, 2010
AS I WAS DRIVING MY TOYOTA COROLLA '09 ON THE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE VERY HARD AS I BEGAN TO DE-ACCELERATE, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE CURVES OF THE FREEWAY. IT DID NOT FEEL NORMAL AT ALL AND TOOK A LOT OF STRENGTH TO KEEP THE STEERING WHEEL STEADY. *TR
Steering, Visibility, Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Equipment, Feb 18, 2010, crash
THIS IS A FOLLOW UP TO A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT. I FELT COMPELLED TO DO SO AFTER READING OTHER ISSUES PEOPLE WERE HAVING WITH THERE TOYOTA COROLLAS (S). I PURCHASED THIS CAR JUNE 1ST 2009. THREE WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE I NOTICED SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE PAINT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERS, THE SERVICE DEPT MANAGER LOOKED AT IT AND SAID IT WAS DUE TO THE ENVIRONMENT, THE SALES GUY TOLD ME IT WAS DUE TO TREE SAP AND THE THIRD TIME I TOOK IT THE SALES MANAGER SAID IT WAS FROM BIRD CRAP ( IT'S GARAGED MOST OF THE TIME). WEEKS LATER I WAS HIT BY A CONCRETE TRUCK, AT FIRST THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRUCKS FAULT BUT NOT REAL SURE NOW BECAUSE OF THE DIFFICULT STEERING WITH THIS CAR. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT THERE WAS NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. I HAD THE CAR REPAIRED BY A PRIVATE SHOP, THEY COULDN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. WHILE MY CAR WAS THERE THEY LOOKED AT THE PAINT. I HAVE A BLACK CAR WITH LARGE WHITE SPOTS AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CLEAR COAT AND IT WOULD COST AROUND 4,000 TO FIX IT. I AGAIN WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THIS TIME THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU BUY A BLACK CAR. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA AND WE ALL KNOW WHERE THAT HAS GOT ME. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE CONSUMER COMPLAINT AGENCY AND TOYOTA FAILED TO RESPOND. BOY, FOR A RELIABLE CARE THE ONLY THING I CAN RELY ON IS POOR QUALITY AND A DEATH TRAP. I HAVE A DODGE AND WILL DRIVE IT BEFORE THIS DEATH TRAP. GOOD LUCK TRYING TO DO A LANE CHANGE AND LOOKING INTO THE BLIND SPOTS. I HAVE ALMOST HIT CARS ON MY RIGHT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DO A LANE CHANGE MORE TIMES THAN I CAN COUNT. *TR