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
1,533 reports, newest first.
Steering, Mar 9, 2010
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA HAS A POWER STEERING PROBLEM. IT VEERS TO LEFT OR RIGHT EVEN THIS IS NOT STEERED AWAY FROM THE LANE. I HAVE TO CONTINUALLY CORRECT THE POWER STEERING SO IT WILL NOT STEERED AWAY FROM THE LANE. TOYOTA DEALER FIXED THE ALIGNMENT BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 9, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER PERTAINING TO THE SERVICE BRAKES (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V338000, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FOR THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. THREE WEEKS LATER, WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 25 MPH THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES DUE TO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE UTILIZING ITS BRAKES. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN INTO THE FLOOR BOARD AND WOULD NOT ENGAGE. HE THEN CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE PRECEDING VEHICLE CAUSING MODERATE DAMAGE TO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE, WHICH WAS A LARGER PICKUP TRUCK. THE POLICE ARRIVED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO ANY OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED HER TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, HOWEVER THEY WERE NOT RECEIVING ANY INCOMING CALLS. TO DATE, SHE WAS AWAITING A CALL BACK FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 15,000.
Steering, Mar 9, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE DRIVER STATED THAT WHENEVER HE DROVE HIS VEHICLE OVER 55 MPH HE NOTICED THAT IT WOULD DRIFT AS IF THERE WAS A STRONG WIND BLOWING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ALSO PERFORMED AS IF THERE WAS TOO MUCH LUBRICATION IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 38,000. UPDATED 04/13/10.*JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING PROBLEM HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM, AND THEY WERE WAITING FOR A SOLUTION FROM TOYOTA. UPDATED 05/11/10.*JB UPDATED 08/19/10*JB
Steering, Air bags, Service brakes, Electric, Mar 9, 2010, crash
I WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT ON THE MAIN DRIVEWAY LEADING OUT OF PARKING LOT. I WAS STUCK BY A TRUCK IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE OTHER DRIVERS TRUCK STRUCK MY BACK WHEEL TAKING MOST OF THE IMPACT. WHEEL PHYSICALLY LOOKS STRAIGHT AND DOES NOT SHOW ANY WOBBLE WHEN WATCHING IT DRIVE. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED YET I COULD NOT STEER OR BRAKE MY VEHICLE. ALMOST AS IF EVERYTHING FROZE WHEN I WAS IMPACTED. VEHICLES POWER WAS STILL ON BUT NOTHING WORKED AFTER IMPACT. I ENDED UP CRASHING INTO SHOPPING CARTS AND CURB AFTER IMPACT BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DISASTER IF I WAS NOT IN A PARKING LOT. I WOULD BE DEAD IF THIS WAS ON A HIGHWAY. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Mar 9, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. THE CONTACT HAD THE FIRST PEDAL REPLACED AND ONE WEEK LATER, THE CONTACT HAD ANOTHER SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCUR WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THROUGH A PARKING LOT. THE CONTACT ALSO HAD AN INCIDENT WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE A ROARING SOUND AND MOVING FORWARD WHILE THE CONTACT HAD HER FOOT ON THE BRAKES. A MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SEEMED FINE. TOYOTA ALSO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE STATING THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE VIN# AVAILABLE WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18500. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18500.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 9, 2010
I PURCHASED A NEW 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA LE FROM SUNNYVALE TOYOTA ON 9 MARCH 2008 . THIS IS THE THIRD NEW TOYOTA COROLLA / GEO PRISM THAT I'VE PURCHASED; ALL SIMILARLY EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND CRUISE CONTROL. ON MAY 29, 2008, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE '09 COROLLA SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED WHILE I WAS BRAKING IN ORDER TO COME TO A STOP IN A PARKING LOT. THE VEHICLE JUMPED THE "PARKING BERM" AND ALMOST HIT A TREE BEFORE I COULD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, SLAM THE GEARSHIFT INTO PARK AND TURN THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION. SEVERE SURGING HAS OCCURRED IN NORMAL IN TOWN TRAFFIC, WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGED, THREE OR FOUR TIMES SINCE THE INITIAL INCIDENT OCCURRED. THERE IS NO FOREWARNING OR CONSISTENCY IN THIS PATTERN OF SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. ACCORDING TO THE TOYOTA, THE VIN FALLS OUTSIDE OF THE CURRENT RECALL RANGE AND THEREFORE DOES NOT WARRANT INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSE FOR THESE INCIDENTS. I FEEL THAT THIS VEHICLE POSES A SAFETY THREAT TO MYSELF, AS WELL AS OTHER DRIVERS, AND THAT THE CAUSE OF THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION SHOULD BE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED PRIOR TO ANYONE BEING INJURED OR WORSE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Mar 9, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE TRAVELING ON A TWO-LANE ROADWAY AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. HE ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND TO DRIVER INPUT. THE VEHICLE THEN PROCEEDED OFF THE ROADWAY AND INTO AN EMBANKMENT OF SAND. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED OR NOT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED BY AN AUTHORIZED POLICE OFFICER.
Steering, Mar 9, 2010, crash
ABOUT THREE MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT MY 2009 COROLLA I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WASN'T ACTING RIGHT DURING HIGH SPEEDS ON THE INTERSTATE, HEAVY WIND, AND RAIN. IT PULLS TO THE SIDE SOMETIMES AND THEN OTHER TIMES FEELS LIKE I HAVE NO CONTROL, IN THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS IT'S STARTED TO MAKE NOISE WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL. I'VE BEEN TRYING FOR OVER A YEAR TO GET THIS SETTLED WITH THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING AND WON'T EVEN DO A SERVICE REPORT AT ALL, SAYING THAT IT'S FINE. I WAS EVEN IN AN ACCIDENT THAT INVOLVED SEVERAL OTHER CARS, BUT THE SEVERE DAMAGE COULD'VE BEEN PREVENTED IF MY STEERING HADN'T OF MESSED UP ON ME. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS OTHER INCIDENCES WHERE MY CAR'S VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND ALMOST VEERED INTO ANOTHER CAR, I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO NOT BE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENTS THOSE TIMES - HOWEVER, I HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND I CAN'T TAKE ANY CHANCES. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Mar 9, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN SHE APPROACHED A TRAFFIC LIGHT. HER FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED AND THE DEALER TOLD HER THAT THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 64 MPH WHICH SHE ATTRIBUTED TO THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND AS SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN A CITATION FOR SPEEDING WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. AFTER A WEEK, SHE WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN SHE TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD WHICH CAUSED HER TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, TOLD THEM THAT SHE REFUSED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND THEY GAVE HER ALLOWED HER TO TRADE THE VEHICLE IN FOR ANOTHER ONE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 34,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Mar 9, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE RPMS RAPIDLY INCREASED AND HER FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR OR BRAKE PEDAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER SHE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE DEALER STATED THAT WHENEVER THE ENGINE WAS COLD THE RPMS INCREASE. SINCE THE GAS PEDAL WAS REPLACED THE FAILURE HAS NOT RECURRED. THE STEERING HAS BECOME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHILE MAKING LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
Seat belts, Mar 9, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT BELTS WOULD LOCK BEFORE THEY COULD BE LATCHED INSIDE OF THE BUCKLE. SHE WAS UNABLE TO PULL THE SEAT BELT TO LATCH HER CHILD'S BOOSTER SEAT. THE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED ITERMITTENTLY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES. THE FIRST AND SECOND TIME, SHE WAS TOLD THAT SHE WAS NOT CONNECTING THE SEAT BELT TO THE BOOSTER SEAT CORRECTLY. THE THIRD TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM BUT THEY DID NOT KNOW HOW TO REPAIR IT. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT SOMEONE WOULD FOLLOW UP WITH HER; SHE WAS STILL WAITING FOR A RESPONSE WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11,100. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2. UPDATED 04-15-10 *BF UPDATED 05/13/10.*JB
Steering, Mar 9, 2010
I HAVE A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WITHIN THE FIRST FEW WEEKS I NOTICED THAT THE CAR DID NOT TRACK STRAIGHT. IT SEEMED TO TAKE CONSTANT CORRECTION TO THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP IT GOING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR ALIGNMENT AND THEY SAID THEY CHECKED IT AND THE ALIGNMENT WAS FINE. I ALSO TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT SERVICEMAN AND THEY SAID IT WAS FINE ALSO. IT STILL IS NOT RIGHT. I HAVE GOTTEN USED TO IT A LITTLE. I AM TAKING MY CAR IN TO THE DEALER NEXT WEEK FOR THE BRAKE PEDAL RECALL AND I WILL LODGE A COMPLAINT WITH THEM AT THAT TIME. *TR
Steering, Tires, Service brakes, Electric, Mar 8, 2010, crash
ON, MARCH 7, 2010 AROUND 6:30PM, GOING ON THE HIGHWAY, WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA MODEL LE, WENT TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL. I WAS ON THE FAR RIGHT LANE, HEADING FROM TOA BAJA TO MAYAGUEZ ON PR-22. REACHING ARECIBO, BY HIGHWAY MARK (KM 74.2) THE CAR STEERING WENT TOTALLY TO THE LEFT AND IN FRACTIONS OF SECONDS MY CAR INVADED THE LEFT LANE DOING A 180 DEGREE TURN, HAD CARS COMING MY WAY AND JUST WHEN I TOUGH THE OTHER CAR WAS GOING TO HIT ME. THE STEERING ON THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND THE CAR ROLLED AGAIN AND I WAS GOING OVER THE GREEN AREA CRAZY FAST. NO CONTROL, SPINNING AGAIN OVER THE GRASS AREA ON THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY, HEADING RIGHT INTO THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, CARS COMING AT 65 MPH OR MORE. THEN THE CAR HIT A STREET SIGN THAT CHANGED THE CAR TRAJECTORY AND THEN CAME TO A STOP ON THE GREEN AREA ON THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR ENDED ALL COVERED ON GRASS, MUD AND IMPACTED BY THE STREET SIGN THAT POSSIBLY PREVENTED MY CAR FROM INVADING THE LANES ON THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER THE TOYOTA COROLLA STEERED VIOLENTLY AND UNCONTROLLABLE SECONDS BEFORE. I HAVE TO SAY, THIS WAS AN EXTREME SITUATION THAT FOR WHO KNOWS REASON, ALL HAPPENED IN A SPLIT SECOND WITHOUT WARNING AND ALL THE VIOLENT EXTREME MOVEMENTS HAPPENED WITHOUT MY CAR IMPACTING OTHER CARS ON THE HIGHWAY, BUT CLEARLY I WAS VERY LUCKY. AT THE MOMENT OF THE INCIDENT, A PASSENGER WAS WITH ME IN THE CAR AND THEN CAN CONFIRM HAS WITNESS OF THE EXTREME CAR EXPERIENCE WE ENDURED. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Mar 8, 2010, crash
I STARTED UP MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA, THEN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, I PUT THE CARS GEAR INTO REVERSE. THE CAR STARTED BACKING UP, ACCELERATING UNCONTROLLABLY. THE BRAKE WOULD NOT STOP THE CAR. I NEVER TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR FROM THE TIME I STARTED THE CAR. THE CAR STOPPED WHEN IT RAN INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN BRADFORD, PA. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. HE SAID THAT I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TOO HARD AND THAT DISABLES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THEY REFUSED TO LOOK AT THE CAR. THERE WERE NO FLOORMATS IN MY VEHICLE. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WILL NOT LOOK AT MY CAR BECAUSE THEY SAY THAT IT IS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL BECAUSE ITS VIN NUMBER BEGINS WITH A J, WHICH MEANS IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN JAPAN. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT BECAUSE I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM ONCE AND CRASHED. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Mar 8, 2010, crash
COROLLA TOYOTA 2009 I WAS DRIVING IN THE FREEWAY SPEED WAS 65 ALL OF A SUDDEN I FELT THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCKED I COULDNT PUT MY BRAKES ON TIME. *TR
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Mar 8, 2010, crash
MY CAR IS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA LE IT WAS DRIVEN ON OCTOBER 31, 2009 WHEN THE GAS PEDAL SPED UP AND CRASHED TOWARDS THE FRONT VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT. AFTER THIS OCCURRED AROUND JAN. 2010 I HEARD THE COROLLAS WERE DOING A RECALL ABOUT THE GAS PEDAL AND I FIGURED THATS WHAT HAPPENED TO ME. I CONTACTED TOYOTA AND ITS BEEN THREE WEEKS SINCE I LAST HEARD FROM THEM. THERE IS A CLAIM OPENED BUT I DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MY CAR OR WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Mar 8, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE IN FOR THE ACCELERATION RECALL BUT SHE IS STILL EXPERIENCING THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM, THE VEHICLE IS STILL PICKING UP SPEED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE HAD TO KEEP PRESSING THE BRAKES AND IT EVENTUALLY SLOWS DOWN, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WILL FEEL LIKE IT'S GOING TO STALL OUT ON HER. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE IT MAKES A POPPING/KNOCKING SOUND. THE CONTACT STATES WHEN SHE DECELERATES AND THEN TRIES TO ACCELERATE AGAIN HER VEHICLE WILL HESITATE AND THEN JERK. THE CONTACT STATED THE DEALER SAYS THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT IS 27,000.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 8, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY FROM AN OFF RAMP SHE BARELY PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED UP TO SPEEDS OF OVER 75 MPH. THERE WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE IN THE ENGINE RPMS AND WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IT WAS STUCK IN THE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION. SHE ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES, TO NO AVAIL. SHE WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND AGAIN SHE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE FINALLY DECREASED IN SPEED. A STATE TROOPER ARRIVED TO OFFER ASSISTANCE AND INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED THAT THE FLOOR MATS WERE NOT INTERFERING WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WOULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. ALTHOUGH THERE WERE RECALLS ON HER VEHICLE PERTAINING TO THE EXACT SAME FAILURES (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 10V023000 AND 10V017000: COMPONENT: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL), HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,457 AND THE CURRENT WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,100. UPDATED 04/13/10.*JB
Vehicle speed control, Mar 8, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE FROM PARK GEAR, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO AN EMBANKED OF SNOW. IN ORDER TO THE STOP THE ACCELERATION THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OF MANUALLY USING THE IGNITION SWITCH. NO ONE WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. PRIOR TO THE RECENT FAILURE THE CONTACT HAD THE RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V017000 AND 10V023000 PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE.THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 5000.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 8, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA XLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RE-ENFORCEMENT BAR WAS REPLACED ON THE GAS PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE IS STILL HAVING THE SAME ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS RELEASED THE VEHICLE KEEPS ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FROM TIME TO TIME BEFORE THE REPAIR, NOW THE VEHICLE DOES IT ALL THE TIME. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WAS 5000. UPDATED 4/23/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE AT 40 MPH. UPDATED 05/05/10. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Mar 8, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. SHE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULLOVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, BUT SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WANTED TO STILL TAKE OFF ON ITS OWN. SHE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND TURNED IT BACK ON. AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY AND SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER RESET THE COMPUTER. THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND HAD OCCURRED ONCE AGAIN. THIS HAD OCCURRED THREE ADDITIONAL TIMES. THERE WERE REPAIRS DONE TO THE VEHICLE AND SHE IS STILL EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30000.
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 8, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT STARTS THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT ALL BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS AND POWER STEERING LIGHT WOULD APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD, MOMENTS LATER THE CONTACT WOULD LOOSE ALL POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE SERVICED BUT THE CONTACT DOES NOT KNOW WHAT SERVICE WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 3000. UPDATED 4/26/10 *CN THE ABS LIGHT WAS WAS ON. UPDATED 07/19/10*JB
Tires, Mar 8, 2010
I HAD PURCHASED A "CERTIFIED" PRE OWNED TOYOTA 2009 COROLLA XRS WHICH WAS SOLD WITH A FAULTY GAS PEDAL WHICH I NOTICED AFTER DIVING THE VEHICLE FOR A WEEK. THE DEALER CONFIRMED IT WAS FAULTY AND HAD IT SERVICED. MUCH TO MY SHOCK, AFTER FILING A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE STEERING, I LEARNED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE STEERING WHEEL BUT THE FACT THAT THE CAR WAS SOLD WITH BALD TIRES. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN DID NOT REALIZE IT THE CAR WAS SOLD THE MONTH BEFORE AND WAS JUST AS SHOCKED AND EMBARRASSED BY THE MATTER. TOYOTA HAD NO REGARD FOR LIFE KNOWING THAT I WAS DRIVING THE DEFECTIVE VEHICLE IN TREACHEROUS, SNOW BLIZZARD CONDITIONS. I ASKED TO HAVE THE CAR REINSPECTED AND RECERTIFIED. I WAS TOLD I WOULD RECEIVE A PHONE CALL WHEN THEY WOULD HAVE A RENTAL CAR AVAILABLE DURING THE REINSPECTION. APPARENTLY, THERE IS NO SENSE OF URGENCY AS I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE A CALL.*TR
Steering, Suspension, Mar 8, 2010
CAR IS WANDERING AND DIFFICULT TO KEEP STRAIGHT ON THE ROAD AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT FEELS LIKE THE WIND IS BLOWING IT SIDE TO SIDE EVEN WHEN THERE IS NO WIND. THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM AND MAKES DRIVING THE CAR TIRING AND DIFFICULT. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Mar 8, 2010, crash
I OWN A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. ON 2/19/10 THE CAR ACCELERATED AND I WAS ULTIMATELY COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. *TR