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.
Service brakes, Electric, Feb 19, 2010
WHILE DRIVING MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA IS SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC, MAYBE 20MPH I WAS BRAKING AND REALIZED THAT I WAS GETTING CLOSE TO THE TOYOTA TUNDRA IN FRONT OF ME. AND IT FRIGHTENED ME BECAUSE I ALMOST HIT THE TRUCK. I HAD TO PRESS MY BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR IT DIDN'T SEEM LIKE IT WAS GRABBING AND IT MADE AN AWFUL NOISE AND I STOPPED JUST SHY OF HITTING THE TUNDRA. I MADE A CALL TO TOYOTA LAST YEAR BUT I WASN'T ONE OF THE STATES THAT THEY CONSIDERED TO GET AMBIENT LOW TEMPERATURES. WELL WE GOT INTO THE LOW 20'S AND TEENS MANY OF NIGHTS AND LAST NIGHT WAS IN THE 30'S WITH FROST ON THE CAR. HOW COLD DOES IT HAVE TO BE? I HAVE HAD MY WASHER FLUID FREEZE UP A FEW TIMES. *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
Steering, Feb 18, 2010
MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA HAS A STEERING PROBLEM ESPECIALLY AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WANTS TO DRIFT OUT OF LANE. CONSTANT CORRECTIVE STEERING WHEEL ACTION IS REQUIRED. IT SEEMS THAT THE CONTROL MODULE DOES NOT KNOW WHERE CENTER IS OR HOW TO MAINTAIN CENTER. *TR
Steering, Feb 18, 2010
AS SOON AS I DROVE HOME IN MY NEW 2009 COROLLA I REALIZED IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER. IT IS OVERLY SENSITIVE AND REQUIRES CONSTANT RECOMPENSATION TO KEEP IT STRAIGHT. I HAVE HAD THE CAR A YEAR NOW AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. I CALLED THIS PROBLEM IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT. *TR
Steering, Feb 18, 2010
THOUGHT I BETTER ADD MY EXPERIENCE WITH MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CAR WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP IN A STRAIGHT LINE. IT WAS AS IF EVERY TINY STEERING CORRECTION WAS GREATLY EXAGGERATED OR BEING BUFFETED BY STRONG WINDS FROM EVERY DIRECTION ON A CALM DAY CONSTANTLY. I HAD TO CONSTANTLY STAY UP ON THE WHEEL & NOT LOSE CONCENTRATION FOR A SECOND OR I WOULD BE OUT OF MY LANE. AS I SAID, IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP IN A STRAIGHT LINE. I COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA ABOUT THIS BUT RECEIVED NO RESPONSE AT ALL. AFTER ABOUT 5,000 MILES IT SEEMED TO GET A BIT BETTER OR MAYBE I' JUST GETTING USED TO IT. *TR
Steering, Feb 18, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN MARCH OF 2009. SHE NOTICED THAT WHENEVER SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH SHE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 6,000.
Steering, Feb 18, 2010
DEAR EXPERTS, I AM THE OWNER OF A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. AND I WOULD LIKE ALSO TO STRESS OUT THE FACT THAT MY COROLLA HAS A STEERING PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP CAR IN LINE, IT TAKES A LOT OF CONCENTRATION TO WRESTLE WITH THE CAR AND WHICH IS NOT SAFE. IF DON'T PAY SUFFICIENT ATTENTION TO THE ROAD, YOU CAN VERY EASILY LOOSE YOUR LINE. *TR
Steering, Feb 18, 2010
I COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA ABOUT THE STEERING ON MY COROLLA AS SOON AS I DROVE IT THE FIRST TIME ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT AND I WAS THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID IF ENOUGH PEOPLE COMPLAINED ABOUT IT THEY MIGHT LOOK INTO IT. *TR
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Feb 18, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCLERATED, CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND WAS IMPACTED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BUT DID NOT SUSTAIN MAJOR INJURIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A LEFT TURN OWN IT'S OWN AND CAUSED THE CRASH TO OCCUR AND THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS FAULTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. UPDATED 05/10/10*JB
Fuel system, Other, Feb 18, 2010
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA - 14,000 MILES FEBRUARY 8, 2010 TRIED TO START CAR. IT WAS FIRING UP BUT NOT TURNING OVER. TURNED KEY OFF. IT WAS STILL FIRING UP. IT STOPPED WITHIN A FEW SECONDS. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES THE SAME DAY - UNABLE TO START THE CAR. FEBRUARY 9, 2010 - IN THE MORNING, TRIED TO START THE CAR - IT FIRED UP BUT DID NOT TURN OVER. KEPT FIRING UP WHEN KEY WAS TURNED OFF. TRIED AGAIN AND IT STARTED. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CLEANED THE FUEL INJECTORS. QUESTION - COULD THIS BE RELATED TO THE ACCELERATOR PROBLEM? *TR
Steering, Feb 18, 2010
I BOUGHT MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA IN JUNE. AFTER HAVING IT FOR A WEEK I QUESTIONED ABOUT THE REASON AS TO WHY THE STEERING WAS SO HARD TO HANDLE IN THE RAIN AND WHEN THE WIND BLEW. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS BECAUSE OF THE TYPE OF TIRES I HAD ON MY CAR. THIS PROBLEM HAS BECOME WORSE. YESTERDAY I WAS DRIVING AND WITHOUT OUT ME STEERING THE CAR IT WENT ON IT'S ON TO THE RIGHT. THIS CAR TAKES TWO HANDS TIGHTLY HOLDING ONTO STEERING WHEEL TO DRIVE. IT IS THE SCARIEST CAR I HAVE EVER DRIVEN. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 18, 2010
APPROACHING RED LIGHT, CAR IN NEUTRAL, RIGHT FOOT DEPRESSING BRAKE, LEFT RESTING ON CLUTCH, AND CAR WAS SLOWING DOWN WHEN ENGINE REVVED (WATCHED TACHOMETER NEEDLE JUMP). AS ENGINE REVVED I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THAT RIGHT FOOT WAS NOT NEAR GAS PEDAL (WASN'T). THIS WAS SECOND OCCURRENCE OF THE ENGINE REVVING WHEN GAS PEDAL WAS NOT ENGAGED. APPARENTLY THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS DEFECT. I AM NOT AN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEER. GAS PEDAL WILL BE MODIFIED BY DEALER WITHIN THE WEEK, BUT BOTH TIMES MY FEET WERE NOT NEAR THE PEDAL WHEN THE RPM'S INCREASED. *TR
Steering, Feb 18, 2010
STEERING THE CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (OVER 55 MPH) IS DIFFICULT. FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS TRYING TO PUSH THE CAR OUT OF THE DRIVE LANE. THIS OCCURS ALL THE TIME (I HAVE A 3 HR ROUND TRIP COMMUTE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS) AND HAS SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. HAVE AN APPOINTMENT W/DEALERSHIP, BUT IN A PHONE CONVERSATION WAS TOLD BY SERVICE REP THAT IT WAS MY PROBLEM, NOT THE CAR AND THAT AN APPOINTMENT WAS NOT NECESSARY. REP (FORGOT NAME) STATED THAT PUTTING SAND BAGS IN TRUNK WOULD SOLVE PROBLEM. I HAVE REPLACED THE TIRES AND HAD THE ALIGNMENT CHECKED BUT THE SITUATION HAS NOT CHANGED. *TR
Steering, Feb 18, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY HARD TO CONTROL AND KEEP THE VEHICLE DRIVING FORWARD. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER CHECKED THE ALIGNMENT AND STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND THAT'S THE WAY IT WAS DESIGNED. SHE ALSO STATED THAT RECENTLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 18, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. SHE NOTICED THAT WHENEVER SHE ADDED FUEL TO THE GAS TANK, THE FUEL GAUGE DIDN'T REGISTER THAT IT WAS FULL. THE COMPUTER CHIP FAILED TO REGISTER THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL THAT WAS IN THE VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT LOCATE A FAILURE AND SHE SHOULD AVOID ADDING FUEL TO IT'S CAPACITY. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT IF THEY TAKE APART THE GAS SENDING UNIT THEY ARE NOT SURE IT THAT WOULD DETERMINE THE FAILURE; THEREFORE, NO PARTS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,200.
Steering, Feb 18, 2010
I WAS DRIVING IN THE LEFT LANE ON GSP (NJ) AT 65MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING WAS NOT RESPONDING PROPERLY AND THE CAR WAS SWINGING BETWEEN LANES. I IMMEDIATELY APPLIED THE BRAKES AND SLOWED DOWN AND THAN MOVED INTO THE RIGHT MOST LANE. ON THAT DAY IT WAS LITTLE WINDY AND I NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE CAUSE BUT I HAVE DRIVEN OTHER CARS AND NEVER FACED THIS ISSUE. *TR
Steering, Feb 18, 2010
ONGOING STEERING ISSUE WITH 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA PURCHASED AUGUST 1, 2009, FROM EASTERN SHORE TOYOTA AS A NEW CAR. AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS (60 - 75 MPH) CAR BEHAVED AS IF IN A STRONG WIND...STEERING CONSTANTLY NEEDING CORRECTION. ON JANUARY 6 I TOOK THE CAR FOR SCHEDULED SERVICE AND MENTIONED THE PROBLEM TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP. HE KNEW OF THE PROBLEM AND SAID, "IT'S THE TIRES." HE SAID THAT AT HIGH SPEEDS THOSE TIRES, "JUST RUN THE ROADS." HE SAID ALL I COULD DO IS WAIT UNTIL THE TIRES WEAR OUT AND CHANGE BRANDS. I THOUGHT THAT WAS A LOT TO ASK OF A PERSON WHO HAD RECENTLY PAID VIRTUALLY FULL PRICE FOR A NEW CAR WITH A SENSE OF DRIVER-CONTROL NOTICEABLY DIMINISHED ON THE INTERSTATE. IT MAY BE IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO KNOW THAT I SAVED THE WORK ORDER AND IT MAKES NOTE OF MY RAISING THE STEERING ISSUE. I CALLED THE CAR SALESMAN AND VOICED MY OBJECTION TO "JUST PUT UP WITH IT." HE CORRECTLY POINTED OUT THAT THE TIRES WERE UNDER GOODYEAR'S WARRANTY, NOT TOYOTA'S. I TOOK THE COROLLA TO THE LOCAL GOODYEAR DEALER AND THEY REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES ON MY CAR...MILEAGE NOW UP TO NEAR 5000. ON MY FIRST DRIVE TEST, PROBLEM AT HIGH SPEED WAS DEFINITELY IMPROVED. I CALLED MY SALEPERSON AND TOLD HIM SO. HOWEVER, ON A 300-MILE ROUND TRIP YESTERDAY, THE PROBLEM, ALTHOUGH REDUCED AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS, WAS NOW VERY APPARENT AT CITY DRIVING SPEEDS. I FINISHED THE TRIP RESOLVED TO WRITE THE DEALERSHIP TODAY WHICH I WILL DO AS SOON AS I FINISH THIS. COINCIDENTALLY, IN THIS MORNING'S PAPER IS AN ARTICLE ABOUT THE VERY PROBLEM...LOSING CONTROL OF THE STEERING. *TR
Steering, Feb 18, 2010
I ABSOLUTELY HAVE THE CURRENTLY-PUBLICIZED PROBLEM WITH MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA DRIFTING AT HIGH SPEEDS! IT FEELS LIKE A GUST OF WIND IS HITTING THE CAR FROM TIME TO TIME. IT USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN GOING AT OR ABOVE 55-60 MPH (BASICALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS). *TR
Steering, Feb 18, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. THE CONTACT THOUGHT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE STEERING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES TO REMEDY THE FAILURE AND THE DEALER FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED SINCE THE STEERING FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000.
Steering, Feb 18, 2010
EPS STEERING IS VERY HARD TO KEEP CAR IN LANE WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THE BEST DESCRIPTION I CAN GIVE IS THAT YOU HAVE TO MAKE CONSTANT MICRO ADJUSTMENTS TO KEEP IT GOING STRAIGHT. I DO NOT FEEL A PULL LIKE A ALIGNMENT ISSUE BUT RATHER THE CAR STEERING SEEMS TO WANT TO DRIFT LEFT OR RIGHT ALL THE TIME. I HAVE A 2007 RAV4 WITH EPS AND IT DOES NOT HAVE THE SAME ISSUES. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 18, 2010
DRIVING MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA WESTBOUND AND WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WHERE THE LIGHT WAS RED. I SLOWED DOWN ON MY APPROACH TO THE TRAFFIC LIGHT AND APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP CAR FOR THE RED LIGHT. THE CAR SLOWED BUT WOULD NOT STOP. THE LIGHT WAS STILL RED AND IN THE INTERSECTION WAS A MAN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN TO TRAVEL EASTBOUND IN HIS SUV. HE SAW ME COMING SPED UP HIS VEHICLE (ALSO GIVING ME THE FINGER) I SWERVED TO MY RIGHT TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. I HAD DRIVEN THROUGH THE RED LIGHT BECAUSE THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND IMMEDIATELY THE CAR ACCELERATED WITHOUT ME TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. I APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE AGAIN AND BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE SPEED LIMIT. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED SHORTLY AFTER TOYOTA MADE THE ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH THEIR FLOOR MATS. I STOPPED THE CAR AND CHECKED MY FLOOR MAT AND IT WAS NOT IN THE WAY AT ALL OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. *TR