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.
Vehicle speed control, Feb 25, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING HIM TO CRASH INTO AN OBJECT WHICH DESTROYED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INJURED HIS SHOULDER DURING THE CRASH AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 15000.
Steering, Feb 25, 2010
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA PULLS TO THE LEFT AS THOUGH IT IS VERY WINDY OUTSIDE EVEN THOUGH IT IS NOT WINDY OUTSIDE. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL. *TR
Other or unspecified, Feb 25, 2010
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA HAS VERY QUICK STEERING.IT WILL MOVE SIDEWAYS IF THE DRIVER IS NOT PAYING CLOSE ATTENTION.THE STEERING REMINDS ME OF DRIVING A 1960 VW.
Air bags, Feb 25, 2010, crash
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA S WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *DT THE CONSUMER STATED ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE HIGH IMPACT FROM THE OTHER VEHICLE THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS DRAGGED ABOUT 22 FEET TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HIT AGAINST THE CONCRETE CURB AND A SIGN POLE WHICH WAS ANOTHER HUGE IMPACT TO THE FRONT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *JB
Steering, Feb 24, 2010
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHEN TRAVELING OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR, THE STEERING IS "LOOSE" OR UNCONTROLLABLE. THE VEHICLE CAN STRAY INTO OTHER LANES OF TRAFFIC. THIS HAS OCCURRED ALMOST EVERYDAY SINCE I TAKE THE FREEWAY TO GET TO MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE RESPONSE IS: THERE IS NOTHING WE CAN DO. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Other or unspecified, Feb 24, 2010
MY CONCERN IS WITH THE BRAKE RECALL ON TOYOTA COROLLAS THAT WAS STARTED ON AUGUST 26TH, 2009. FIRST, THE RECALL ONLY APPLIES TO 19 STATES....WHAT ABOUT THOSE OF US THAT DRIVE ACROSS STATE LINES? OR IF THE CAR IS SOLD TO SOMEONE FROM ANOTHER STATE? THEN IT IS OK IF THE BRAKES FAIL? WE HAVE BEEN WAITING SINCE AUGUST TO HEAR FROM THEM REGARDING THIS ISSUE. SECOND, I NO LONGER BELIEVE MUCH (IF ANYTHING) THAT TOYOTA TELLS US. THEREFORE, I WANT YOU TO 1) DEMAND THAT THEY RECALL ALL TOYOTA COROLLAS WITH THE BRAKE PROBLEM, AND 2) PERFORM YOUR OWN INVESTIGATION TO BE CERTAIN THAT THE PROBLEM IS AS THEY DESCRIBE IT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER. *TR
Steering, Feb 24, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA XLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE AXLE WHILE MAKING A TURN AND DRIVING IN REVERSE. MULTIPLE AUTHORIZED DEALERS DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AND ONLY ONE OF THEM INFORMED HER WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS THE ELECTRIC STEERING. THE DEALER TOLD HER THAT THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT HER SITUATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER TIRES ALSO CONTINUED TO LOSE AIR. A DIFFERENT DEALER STATED THAT SHE NEEDED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. LAST WEEK THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT IF THE DEALER DID NOT ASSIST HER TO FIND A DIFFERENT DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17200.
Electrical system, Feb 24, 2010
BOTH MY WIFE AND I HAVE HAD A FAILURE OF THE IGNITION SWITCH IN OUR 2009 COROLLA TO SHUT OFF WHEN RELEASING THE KEY ON TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE. *TR
Steering, Feb 24, 2010
POWER STEERING SEEMS OVERLY SENSITIVE. CONSTANT MINOR CORRECTIONS TO STEERING WHEEL ARE REQUIRED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN A STRAIGHT LINE. EVEN WITH ALL THE EXTRA STEERING WHEEL CORRECTIONS, I STILL END UP WEAVING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE HEARD OTHERS SAY THEY FEEL AS IF THE ARE LOSING CONTROL. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT I HAVE TO CONTROL TOO MUCH. I HAVE HAD SIX OTHER TOYOTA COROLLAS NONE OF WHICH HAD THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. THEY ARE FINE. I NOTICED THIS BEHAVIOR AS SOON AS I DROVE THE CAR HOME FROM THE DEALER ON THE DAY OF PURCHASE IN JANUARY, 2009. WHEN I ASKED ABOUT THIS I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER (METRO TOYOTA, CLEVELAND, OHIO) THAT WHAT I AM EXPERIENCING IS NORMAL FOR A CAR WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. I'M NOT SO SURE. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 24, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE VEHICLE ALARM WOULD NOT OPERATE ON THE VEHICLE AND ALL OF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED. THE DEALER MADE REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE UNKNOWN TO THE CONTACT. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE HORN WOULD NOT OPERATE. SHE ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE DEALER TO MAKE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT, TO NO AVAIL. THE DEALER WOULD NOT HONOR HER REQUEST TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 1,652. UPDATED 04/16/10. *LJ UPDATED 05/10/10*JB
Steering, Feb 24, 2010
I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE STEERING SYSTEM OF MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. AT THE LIMITS OF THE STEERING SYSTEM THERE IS A LOUD NOISE. THAT IS, AT THE END OF THE DEGREE TO WHICH I CAN TURN THE WHEEL THE STEERING SYSTEM MAKES A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND. I HAVE POINTED THIS OUT TO CLASSIC TOYOTA IN MENTOR OHIO IN THE PAST AND WAS TOLD THERE IS NO PROBLEM. I AM CONCERNED THAT THERE IS A STEERING PROBLEM! *TR
Steering, Feb 24, 2010
1) DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (55-65 MPH) 2) CAR SUDDENLY CHANGES TRACK IN LANE TO LEFT OR RIGHT, SIMILAR TO A LARGE BROADSIDE GUST OF WIND 3) NO KNOWN FIX AVAILABLE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 24, 2010
CRUISE CONTROL THROWS YOU BACK IN YOUR SEAT AS SOON AS IT KICKS IN GOING UP A SMALL INCLINE. WE'VE NEVER HAD A CRUISE CONTROL THAT THROWS YOU VIOLENTLY BACK IN YOUR SEAT. IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ON - WE FEEL IT IS AN ELECTRONIC PROBLEM. THE TOYOTA DEALER SAYS THEY HAVEN'T HAD ANY COMPLAINTS; WE DON'T USE OUR CRUISE CONTROL ANYMORE JUST IN CASE ONE DAY THE BRAKES WON'T MAKE THE CRUISE KICK OUT. THIS IS THE FIRST NEW CAR WE PURCHASED IN THIRTY YEARS AND NOW IT'S BEEN RECALLED AND THE SAFETY OF THIS CAR IS NOW IN QUESTION. VERY DISAPPOINTING! *TR
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Feb 24, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS SWITCHING INTO THE LEFT LANE WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE EXCESSIVELY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT WHEN SHE PULLED THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT SHE HEARD A SMALL TAPPING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, AN APPOINTMENT HAS NOT BEEN SCHEDULED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Steering, Feb 24, 2010
MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA HAS ISSUES AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITH ITS STEERING. IT WILL BE FINE AND THEN IT WILL WANT TO GO SIDE TO SIDE VERY QUICKLY FOR A SHORT WHILE, THEN GO BACK TO DRIVING NORMALLY. IT IS SIMILAR TO WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF YOU WERE TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL RAPIDLY SIDE TO SIDE, BUT JUST A FEW INCHES. IT HAPPENS AT SPEEDS OVER 50MPH AND HAS DONE IT UP TO 80MPH. IT DOES NOT ALWAYS HAPPEN, BUT DOES SO SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK. I HAVE AN 80 MILE ROUND TRIP COMMUTE DAILY, AND SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES IN ONE DIRECTION. *TR
Steering, Feb 23, 2010
I RECENTLY READ ABOUT THE POWER STEERING ISSUE BEING PROBED IN 2009-10 TOYOTA COROLLAS. THE SYMPTOMS THAT I READ ABOUT ARE EXACTLY WHAT I EXPERIENCE IN MY 2009 COROLLA. WHEN I AM AT HIGHER SPEEDS, IT FEELS LIKE IT IS BEING BLOWN BY REALLY STRONG WIND AND AT TIMES I HAVE TO FIGHT TO KEEP IT GOING STRAIGHT. *TR
Steering, Feb 23, 2010
WHEN DRIVING MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH OR MORE, STEERING BECOMES EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL IN MY CAR. IT JERKS TO BOTH THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT WITH NO WARNING. I THOUGHT IT WAS MY TIRE ALIGNMENT AT FIRST BUT THAT IS NOT THE PROBLEM. *TR
Steering, Feb 23, 2010
I NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING ON MY COROLLA. THE CAR HAD 12,116 MILES ON IT WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN TO THE DEALER. THE PROBLEM I EXPERIENCED WAS THAT IT SEEMED THAT I HAD TO WRESTLE WITH THE WHEEL TO KEEP THE CAR FROM DRIFTING SIDE TO SIDE. IT HAD NOT HAPPENED DURING THE FIRST 12,000 MILES. THE DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE STEERING. *TR
Steering, Feb 23, 2010, crash
ON JANUARY 11TH 2009 I GOT IN AN ACCIDENT IN MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON THE I-5 SOUTH IN SAN DIEGO. I NOTICED A CAR INCHING INTO MY LANE CLOSE TO HITTING ME SO I IMMEDIATELY TOOK EVASIVE ACTION AND TURNED MY STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND IMMEDIATELY LOST CONTROL. I SKIDDED TO THE LEFT THEN TO THE RIGHT TRYING TO COUNTER STEER THE WHOLE TIME TO NO EFFECT. I HIT THE CAR THAT I WAS TRYING TO AVOID AND THEN SPUN 180 DEGREES AND SLAMMED INTO THE CENTER DIVIDER. I FEEL THAT I LOST CONTROL WAY TO EASILY. I NOTICED NOT BEING ABLE TO KEEP THE WHEEL STEADY AS WELL PRIOR TO THE CRASH. I RECEIVED WHIPLASH AND WASH TREATED AT A MILITARY HOSPITAL. *TR
Steering, Feb 23, 2010
I OWNED A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA FOR ONLY 2 WEEKS BECAUSE I SOLD IT. THE STEERING WAS HORRIBLE, ON THE FREEWAY YOU HAD TO CONSTANTLY STAY ALERT TO KEEP IT IN A STRAIGHT LINE IT WAS LIKE DRIVING A 20 YEAR OLD CAR. I FELT I SHOULD SAY SOMETHING WITH THE LATEST PROBLEMS. *TR
Steering, Feb 23, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DRIVE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRIFT TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 65 MPH WHEN IT BEGAN DRIFTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,000. UPDATED 3/17/10 *CN UPDATED 05/20/10.*JB
Steering, Feb 23, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT INTO THE OTHER LANES, UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 14,400. UPDATED 03/11/10 *BF UPDATED 05/13/10*JB
Steering, Feb 23, 2010
AS A CURRENT OWNER OF A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA I BELIEVE THAT THE STEERING ISSUE IS SOMETHING THAT NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT. WHILE I HAVE NOT HAD ANY SERIOUS PROBLEM, THE CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ON A WINDY DAY IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE TO DRIVE. IT SEEM THAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE FEED BACK TO THE DRIVER DOES NOT ALLOW FOR GOOD CONTROL WHEN HIT WITH A GUST OF WIND. THIS CAR EVEN ON A GOOD DAY NEEDS TO BE DRIVEN WITH GREAT CARE TO KEEP IT IN ITS LANE. I AM SURE THIS IS NOT THE LAST WE WILL HEAR OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 22, 2010, crash
I WAS DRIVING MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA IN DEC. 2008. MY CAR HAD 3000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF MY GOING OFF THE ROAD IN MY CAR. MY DAUGHTER AND I WERE TRAVELING HOME IN SOME VERY COLD WEATHER AFTER CHRISTMAS SHOPPING. I WAS BEING CAREFUL DUE TO THE ROAD BEING ICY IN PLACES. WE HAD WENT UP THIS SMALL INCLINE AND AS WE TOPPED OUT I WENT TO SLOW DOWN BY LIGHTLY PRESSING ON THE BRAKE BEFORE WE GOT TO THE ICY STRETCH OF HIGHWAY, I HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO SLOW DOWN BUT BEFORE I KNEW IT WE WERE ON TOP OF THE ICY HIGHWAY SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL. WE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AT LEAST A COUPLE TIMES ON THE ROAD WITH NO CONTROL. WE WENT OFF OF THE ROAD, MISSING THE MILE MARKER BY INCHES WITH MY SIDE MIRROR. WE CONTINUED TO GO DOWN A SMALL INCLINE AND THE CAR CAME TO A REST AT A LARGE ROCK AND RABBIT BRUSH. WE WERE ONLY A FEW FEET AWAY FROM GOING INTO A BARB WIRE FENCE WHEN WE CAME TO REST. I NOW HAVE DAMAGE TO MY CAR. THE 2009 COROLLA IS AMAZING HOW THE ICE AND SNOW BUILDS UP ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE CAR. I KNOW THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE VACUUM ASSIST ALSO. I DO NOT UNDER STAND WHY THIS RECALL IS ONLY FOR CERTAIN STATES THAT A TOYOTA IS REGISTERED IN. THE WAY THE CAR ICES UP UNDERNEATH I CAN SEE HOW THINGS COULD POSSIBLY ICE UP AND NOT WORK CORRECTLY. WE HAVE SOME VERY COLD WEATHER IN OUR STATE OF NM AND WE ARE NOT UNDER THE RECALL. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE THINKING HERE BY TOYOTA. WE DID NOT MAKE A REPORT OF THIS BECAUSE I THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS SOMETHING I DID. I HAVE PLAYED THIS EXPERIENCE IN MY HEAD SEVERAL TIMES OVER AND OVER AND I KNOW THAT I WAS DRIVING WITH CAUTION AND WAS NOT ON ICE WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKE. NOW THAT WE HEAR OF ALL THESE RECALLS WE HAVE CONCERN THAT THE CAR MAY BE UNDER A NUMBER OF RECALLS. WE DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE IN THE VEHICLE ANYMORE BUT I CANT JUST PARK MY CAR. I DID MAKE A CALL TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY WHEN I GOT HOME BUT DID NOT MAKE A CLAIM/REPORT THINKING IT WOULD BE CHEAPER TO FIX THAN GO THROUGH THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *TR
Structure, Seats, Feb 22, 2010
I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW TOYOTA COROLLA 2009. SINCE THE DATE THE CAR WAS TAKEN FROM THE DEALER, THE PASSENGER SEAT KEEPS SINKING LOWER WITHOUT TOUCHING ANYTHING. THIS CAUSES THE MIRRORS TO GET OUT OF FOCUS SINCE THE POSITION OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT CHANGES, CAUSING A HAZARD WHEN EMERGENT LANE CHANGING IS REQUIRED. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER OVER SIX TIMES. THEY DENY THERE IS A PROBLEM AND HAVE NOT TAKEN CARE OF THE PROBLEM. *TR