2010 Toyota Corolla
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 1,264 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 26 Corolla model years with reports.
Of the 2010 reports, 146 involved a crash and 10 involved a fire. 105 people were injured.
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, 2019
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of 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." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of 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." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of 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 or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that 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 passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. 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 19V005000 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
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
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerNov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Campaign 14V743000 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
Equipment, other, labelsApr 9, 2013
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 13V123000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, sensor/control module-inactiveJan 16, 2013
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 13V014000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, body, roof and pillarsNov 22, 2011
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 COROLLA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NON-TOYOTA, BLUE TOOTH HANDS FREE DEVICE OR NAVIGATION UNIT AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NON-TOYOTA, OVERHEAD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM AND/OR BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE DEVICE. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE FRONT A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL RETENTION CLIP MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE AFTERMARKET ACCESSORY.
A DAMAGED A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL RETENTION CLIP MAY ALLOW THE TRIM PANEL TO COME LOOSE AND INJURE AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL RETENTION CLIP AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 11V566000 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
Equipment, other, labelsAug 19, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 COROLLA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIR BAG LABEL INSTALLED ON THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SURFACE OF THE VISOR.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LABEL AND EXCHANGE THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 09V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: steering
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Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 3, 2010
WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 50 MPH THE GAUGES WENT INSTANTLY FROM 50 TO 0. AT THE SAME TIME MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH. THE CAR STILL HAD POWER WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS, LIGHTS AND RADIO WERE STILL ON. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN TO GET OFF THE ROAD, THEN STEERING WHEEL CLICKED AND LOCKED. THERE WAS NO STEERING. MY BRAKES DID WORK. IT WAS AS IF THE CAR HAD SHUT ITSELF OFF AND THEN BACK ON, BUT DIDN'T UNLOCK THE STEERING. THE CAR WAS NEW WITH LESS THAN 300 MILES ON IT. THIS WAS THE FIRST INCIDENT OF THIS KIND, I HAD NO OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR UNTIL THEN. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. IT WAS TESTED THE NEXT DAY & I WAS TOLD IT WAS A SPEED SENSOR, BUT THE SENSOR WAS NOT REPLACED. THEY CONNECTED IT TO THE COMPUTER AND REPROGRAMMED IT AND SAID IT WAS GOOD TO GO. I REFUSED TO ACCEPT IT UNTIL THEY COULD TELL ME WHY IT HAPPENED AND WHAT THEY HAD REPLACED TO GUARANTEE IT WOULD NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. THEY WERE UNABLE TO DO SO AND ENDED UP REPLACING MY CAR WITH A NEW ONE. *TR
Steering, Mar 3, 2010
WHEN I DROVE MY 2010 COROLLA FROM THE DEALER IT HAD FIVE MILES ON IT. WITHIN ONE HALF MILE I REALIZED THAT THE CAR WANDERED LEFT AND RIGHT AND NEEDED ME TO STEER LEFT AND RIGHT TO KEEP THE CAR IN THE CENTER OF THE ROAD. I KNEW RIGHT AWAY THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE CASTER ADJUSTMENT WAS SET SO THE CASTER WAS FACED FORWARD. I BROUGHT IT BACK AND THE SERVICE MGR SAID IT WAS DESIGNED TO HAVE THE CASTER SET FORWARD BY TWO DEGREES. I AM 72 AND A CAR GUY. A FORWARD CASTER WILL CAUSE THE CAR NOT TO BE ABLE TO STEER STRAIGHT. IT WAS TO BE DRIVEN BY MY GRAND DAUGHTER WHO HAS 18 MONTHS DRIVING EXPERIENCE. WE BROUGHT IT IN FOR SERVICE TO HAVE THE CASTER SET TO 'FOLLOW' RATHER THAN 'LEAD'. THE SERVICE PEOPLE SAID IT WAS SET TO TOYOTA DESIGNS OF TWO DEGREES FORWARD. THAT IS THE PROBLEM ALONG WITH, MAYBE, SOMETHING IN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROLS THAT MIGHT BE ADDING TO THE PROBLEM. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED. IF TOYOTA DOESN'T SPEAK TO THIS AND CORRECT IT I NEED TO HAVE THIS CAR REPLACED BY AN AMISH HORSE AND CARRIAGE. TOYOTA HAS INTRODUCED A NEW FEATURE THAT IS DEADLY. *TR
Steering, Mar 2, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WANDER AND DRIFT DURING THE TRAVEL. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE IN OPERATION WITH CAUTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT ANY GIVEN SPEED RATE ABOVE 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR THE INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REMEDY FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15.
Steering, Mar 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MILES PER HOUR THE CONTACT BEGAN TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE AGAIN AND EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY TOYOTA THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THE DRIVER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,600.
Steering, Mar 1, 2010
THIS WAS NOT A FAILURE, BUT MORE OF A CONSTANT PROBLEM. MY 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA HAS A SERIOUS TENDENCY TO WANT TO WANDER IN THE LANE. I DRIVE TO WORK EVERYDAY ON THE EXPRESS WAY, ABOUT 25 MILES. IT REQUIRES CONSTANT MONITORING AND ADJUSTMENTS TO KEEP THE VEHICLE TRACKING STRAIGHT. IT ACTUALLY FEELS LIKE THE CAR IS ALWAYS ON A SLIPPERY ROAD, EVEN WHEN THE PAVEMENT IS DRY. AS SPEEDS INCREASE THE PROBLEM INCREASES; IT IS ALWAYS PRESENT. NEVER WORSE AT ONE TIME THAN ANOTHER. I HAVE NOT REPORTED THIS ISSUE TO THE DEALER, BUT I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY AT 12:30 FOR THE GAS PEDAL RECALL, I WILL INFORM THEM OF THE ISSUE AS WELL. *TR
Steering, Feb 28, 2010
I BROUGHT A NEW TOYOTA COROLLA 2010 IN MID JANUARY, AND HAVE EXPERIENCED A POSSIBLE STEERING PROBLEM FOR A COUPLE OF TIMES WHEN THE SPEED WAS MORE THAN 60 MPH. THE LATEST ONE WAS IN THE AFTERNOON OF FEB. 26, WHEN I DROVE ON A HIGHWAY WITH A SPEED OF ABOUT 65 MPH. IT SEEMED THE STEERING WAS VERY SENSITIVE AND DIFFICULT TO CONTROL - A SMALL MOVEMENT IN STEERING COULD EASILY CAUSE THE CAR TO GO TO ANOTHER LANE. THE SITUATION BECAME MORE APPARENT WHEN THE WIND WAS STRONG - I FELT THE CAR WAS NOT STABLE AT ALL. *TR
Steering, Feb 28, 2010
MY CAR WANDERS WHEN I AM DRIVING IT. THERE HAVE BEEN TOO MANY INSTANCES TO NARROW DOWN THE DATE WHEN IT HAPPENS. WHEN I AM DRIVING MY CAR SEEMS TO WANDER FROM ITS LANE. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND IN TOWN. IF THE WHEEL IS HELD STRAIGHT THE CAR TENDS TO WANDER TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER, USUALLY IT SEEMS TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. SOMETIMES WHEN I AM ON A GRADUAL CURVE I MUST MAKE CONSTANT CORRECTIONS JUST TO STAY IN MY LANE. I HAVE YET TO BRING THIS TO TOYOTAS ATTENTION. I AM BRING MY CAR TO THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM 9 MONTHS AGO AND HAVE THEM LOOK AT ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKES FAILING, SO I WILL ALSO HAVE THEM INSPECT THIS PROBLEM AS WELL. *TR
Steering, Feb 26, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRIFT. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT APPEARED TO BE SAFE AT THIS TIME AND SHE MAY NEED SOME TIME GETTING ADJUSTED TO ELECTRONIC STEERING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Feb 26, 2010
CORRECTION AND ADDITION TO MY 1ST COMPLAINT. YESTERDAY I HAD TO DRIVE MY HUSBAND HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL AND UNFORTUNATELY I HAD TO GET ON THE HWY. THE CAR ROAD HOME WAS MORE WORRISOME THAN HIS SURGERY! THE EPS IN THE 2010 COROLLA IS JUST AS DANGEROUS AS THE OTHER COROLLA I HAD BEFORE IT. ITS BLOWING ALL OVER THE ROAD, TAKING ME INTO OTHER LANES, I ALMOST HIT OTHER CARS ON THE HWY, MY HUSBAND GOT ALL DISTRESSED IN THE CAR AND BEGGED ME TO GET HIM HOME SO HE COULD GET OUT OF MY CAR WHICH HE NOW HAS DUBBED A DEATH TRAP. THE CAR BASICALLY VEERS IN AND OUT OF THE LANE YOUR IN. ITS LIKE TRYING TO DRIVE IN THE ROAD RUTS ONLY THERE WASN'T ANY BECAUSE OUR STRETCH OF HWY HAD JUST BEEN PAVED WITH BLACK TAR AND ALL WAS FLAT AND NICE ON THE ROAD SURFACE BUT THE CAR STILL TOOK ME ALL OVER AND IM NOT ALONE WHEN I SCREAM TO YOU PLEASE IM BEGGING YOU TO COME TO MY HOUSE AND DRIVE MY CAR!!!!! I CAN GUARANTEE YOU WILL RECALL THIS MODEL AS WELL!!! THIS IS DANGEROUS!!! NO PERSON SHOULD HAVE TO GET SEE TO THERE CAR BLOWING AROUND LIKE A KITE IN THE SKY. IM BEGGING YOU PLEASE COME DRIVE MY CAR!!! THIS IS DANGEROUS AND I FEEL LIKE IM GOING TO DIE IN THIS CAR. *TR
Steering, Feb 26, 2010
BOUGHT NEW COROLLA 2010 FOR MY WIFE ABOUT THREE MONTHS AGO. I THOUGHT RIGHT FROM THE FIRST DRIVE THAT ITS STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY SENSITIVE, THAT IS, EVEN SMALL MOTIONS OF THE STEERING WHEEL APPEAR TO GET AMPLIFIED TO RELATIVELY LARGER DIRECTIONAL CHANGES ON THE MOVING CAR. HOWEVER, MY WIFE DID NOT THINK SO. TYPICALLY, HOWEVER, SHE DRIVES IT AT SLOW SPEEDS, LIKE, AT MOST 40 MPH, AS SHE AVOIDS HIGHWAYS. WE HAVE NEVER DRIVEN IT AT HIGHER SPEEDS LIKE 65-70 MPH WHERE I UNDERSTAND SOME OTHER COROLLAS START MEANDERING. I DON'T KNOW IF IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM I AM DESCRIBING ABOVE. BUT AFTER HAVING READ ABOUT SIMILAR PROBLEMS TO 2010 COROLLAS, WHICH ARE RECENTLY SO MUCH IN THE NEWS, I THOUGHT WE SHOULD REPORT IT TOO. *TR
Steering, Feb 26, 2010
MY 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA WILL NOT DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE. YOU HAVE TO CONSTANTLY KEEP MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP THE CAR IN THE CENTER OF THE ROAD. *TR
Steering, Feb 25, 2010
I OWN A 2010 COROLLA-IT IS AT THE DEALER AGAIN. NOW I HAVE HEARD THERE MIGHT BE A PROBLEM. I WAS TAKING MY CAR TO THE DEALER BEFORE ANY OF THIS NEWS CAME OUT-ASKING THEM TO CHECK THE FRONT END. THE CARS KEEPS GOING IN OTHER LANES AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BUT THE DEALER INSIST THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CAR. HELP AT THIS POINT I AM SCARED OF THE CAR. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL INCIDENTS. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Electric, Feb 25, 2010
WHILE DRIVING A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA LE THE STEERING WHEEL UNEXPECTEDLY JERKED AWAY FROM MY CONTROL. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKING SYSTEM IS MAKING STRANGE SOUNDS, SUCH AS HISSING, PINGS AND CRACKS. I TOOK THE CAR TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND MECHANIC STATED IT IS PROBABLY THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HE ALSO STATED THAT TOYOTA WILL PROBABLY RECALL CAR DUE TO COMPLAINTS WITH POWERSTEERING. DUE TO THE ABOVE ISSUES AND RECENT RECALLS ON MY CAR, MY WIFE AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE AND SECURE IN CAR. WE ARE SCARED OF DYING LIKE OTHER TOYOTA OWNERS HAVE IN THE PAST. WE WOULD LIKE A FULL REFUND OF $17, 209.97 FROM TOYOTA MOTOR SALES USA. *TR
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 25, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. HE STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING 25 MPH AND MAKING A TURN THE STEERING WHEEL STAYED IN THAT SAME POSITION AND NEVER RETURNED TO THE STRAIGHT POSITION. HE ALSO STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AND TRYING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL HE HAD TO APPLY A LOT PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL SO THAT IT COULD DECREASE THE SPEED. THE FAILURE WAS DUPLICATED AND THE CONTACT ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 888.
Steering, Feb 25, 2010
BOUGHT COROLLA NEW JAN 2010. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 2850 MILES. THE CAR WILL NOT GO IN A STRAIGHT LINE WHILE DRIVING OVER 55MPH. THE CAR DRIFTS TO EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT WITHOUT TURNING THE WHEEL. CAR FEELS AS IF YOU'RE DRIVING IN HARD WINDS CAUSING LANE SHIFTS WITHOUT TURNING WHEEL. ONE MUST KEEP BOTH HANDS TIGHTLY GRIPPED TO THE STEERING WHEEL AND CONTINUALLY OVER CORRECT THE WHEEL FROM LEFT TO RIGHT OR RIGHT TO LEFT TO KEEP THE CAR TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WHILE DRIVING ON OPEN ROADS. TOOK CAR TO DEALER, TECH TEST DROVE CAR WHILE I WAS A RIDING ALONG AND FOUND CAR TO NOT DRIVE NORMAL. AFTER TEST DRIVE TECH TESTED CAR, CAR WAS CHECKED IN SHOP AND FOUND TO HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITHIN THEIR TESTING CAPABILITIES. WANTED TO KEEP CAR FOR FURTHER TESTING BECAUSE HE DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO FIX CAR BUT NOTED SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH CAR. 4 DAYS LATER I GOT A CALL FROM SERVICE DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT MANAGER STATING THAT TOYOTA WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM AND THEY HAD NO FIX AVAILABLE FOR MY CARS STEERING. WAS TOLD THAT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHEN CAR COULD BE FIXED. WHEN I ASK FOR A LOANER CAR UNTIL MY NEW COROLLA WAS REPAIRED I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD HAVE TO CALL ME BACK. I WAS CALLED BACK WITHIN 10 MINUTES AND TOLD NO LOANER CAR WOULD BE GIVEN. AFTER THAT CALL I GOT ANOTHER CALL BACK FROM THE SAME PERSON STATING THAT THEY WERE GOING TO TEST DRIVE MY CAR TOO SEE WHAT SHE THINKS ABOUT THE CAR. WITHIN 5 MINUTES I GET ANOTHER CALL STATING THAT SHE, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT MANAGER, WAS IN MY CAR RIGHT NOW DOING 70MPH AND THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CAR. SUMMED UP: FROM 12:30PM TO 2:30PM, THE SAME DAY, I WAS TOLD CAR HAD A PROBLEM THAT TECH COULD NOT FIX TO THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH YOUR CAR.. THE NEXT DAY I GOT ANOTHER CALL FROM THE DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATING THAT SOME OTHER TECH HAD DROVE THE CAR AND NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. I WAS TOLD THAT IS HOW THE CAR DRIVES AND I WOULD JUST HAVE TO GET USED TO IT. *TR
Steering, Feb 25, 2010
2010 TOYOTA COROLLA -- STEERING PROBLEM. VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP CAR WITHIN TRAVEL LANE WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THIS IS NOT RELATED TO WIND GUSTS BUT OCCURS AT ALL THE TIMES. FEELS LIKE THERE ARE DEAD SPOTS IN THE WHEEL AND THERE IS LITTLE TO NO ROAD FEEL FEEDBACK. THE CAR DOES NOT TRACK STRAIGHT ON ITS OWN BUT REQUIRES CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTIONS. I AM 69 YEARS OLD AND HAVE OWNED AND DRIVEN MANY CARS/TRUCKS INCLUDING MY 2002 TOYOTA AVALON AND MY DAUGHTER'S 1993 COROLLA AND HAVE NEVER BEFORE EXPERIENCED THE TYPE STEERING ISSUE THAT WE HAVE WITH OUR NEW 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE AND IF A DRIVER IN NOT PAYING 100% ATTENTION AND CONSTANTLY CORRECTING TO KEEP CAR WITHIN THE TRAVEL LANE THE RESULT COULD BE DISASTROUS. TOYOTA NEEDS TO BE REQUIRED TO FIX THIS STEERING ISSUE WITH ITS NEW COROLLA'S. [THIS OCCURS ALL THE TIME - BUT YOUR FORM FORCES ME TO ENTER AN INCIDENT DATE SO I AM JUST USING JAN 1, 1901 TO PROCEED WITH THE FORM. UPDATED 03/19/10.*JB
Steering, Feb 25, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HE WAS UNABLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN THE CENTER LANE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE LANE. THE TOYOTA DEALER WAS CALLED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD SEND A REPRESENTATIVE TO PICK UP HIS VEHICLE AND PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 714.
Steering, Feb 24, 2010
ONGOING STEERING PROBLEM. AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30 MPH THE STEERING BECOMES OVERLY SENSITIVE CAUSING THE CAR TO DRIFT RIGHT AND LEFT AND NOT TRACK PROPERLY. HAVE TO CONSTANTLY ADJUST STEERING TO STAY IN A STRAIGHT LINE. NO PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE ALIGNMENT OR TIRES. JUST STEERING PROBLEM. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Tires, Service brakes, Electric, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 24, 2010
TOYOTA COROLLA S 2010 [XXX] WITH EXTRA STABILIZER BAR KIT, PURCHASED 11-30-09 WITH DELIVERY IN 12/09. 1) APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH AFTER PURCHASE ,THE CAR STARTING TO VEER SHARPLY RIGHT THEN LEFT WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, IT WAS/IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL REQUIRING A TIGHT GRIP ON THE WHEEL. IT FEELS LIKE STRONG WINDS ARE MOVING THE CAR BUT WINDS ARE ABSENT AND ROAD CONDITIONS ARE NORMAL. THIS EVENT COMES AND GOES UNEXPECTEDLY, GENERALLY LASTS THE DURATION OF MY COMMUTE ONCE STARTED, SOMETIMES OCCURS WITH THE TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE BUT NOT ALWAYS, SOMETIMES OCCURS AFTER RAPID BRAKING. IT DOES NOT FEEL LIKE AN ALIGNMENT OR BALANCE PROBLEM, THE CAR DARTS FROM ONE END OF THE LANE, TO THE MEDIAN OF THE LANE ON ITS OWN. ON THIS DATE 2-24-10 MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP FILLED THE TIRES, AND MADE A SLIGHT CHANGE TO THE LEFT ALIGNMENT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND STATED "THIS COULD BE A MATTER OF PERSONAL PREFERENCES" REGARDING HOW I FELT THE CAR DROVE WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THE TOYOTA MANAGER ALSO TOLD ME TODAY THAT THEY UNDERSTAND "THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM BUT THEY HAVE NO DIRECTION ON HOW TO REPAIR IT." WHEN ASKED THEN IF HE COULD GUARANTEE MY SAFETY AND THAT THIS WOULD NOT OCCUR AGAIN HE STATED NO, BUT THERE WAS NOTHING FOR HIM TO DO. NO INJURIES TO DATE. I DO NOT FEEL TOYOTA IS MAKING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO QUICKLY ELIMINATE THIS PROBLEM, ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBLEM, AND DO NOT WISH TO RESOLVE THIS WITH STATEMENTS REGARDING MY PERSONAL PREFERENCE FOR THE DRIVE, AND SINCE THIS IN THEIR OPINION IS NOT REPRODUCIBLE FOR THEM IT IS NOT A VIABLE PROBLEM FOR THEM TO REPAIR. 2) ON APPROXIMATELY 2-11-10 I HAD TO USE MY BRAKES IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION IN WHICH MY BRAKES WERE TEMPORALLY NON-RESPONSE. I HAD TO DOWNSHIFT THE GEARS, REMOVE MY FOOT TOTALLY FROM THE GAS PEDAL ,AND MANEUVERED THE CAR AWAY FROM THE OTHER STOPPED CAR. NO ABS WAS FELT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED FULLY, THIS OCCURRED AT HWY SPEEDS. NO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PROBLEM OR REMEDY PROPOSED BY TOY CURRENTLY. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Feb 24, 2010
I BOUGHT COROLLA 2010 IN OCT 2009. I HAD THE PROBLEM OF IT WANDERING AND HARD TO KEEP THE CAR IN THE LANE. I TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS ALIGNMENT PROBLEM. AFTER IT WAS THERE FOR A DAY IT STARTED WANDERING IN THE OTHER DIRECTION. THEN THEY TOLD ME IT COULD BE TIRE PRESSURE AND TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. I STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT WANDERS AT SPEED ABOVE 50 MPH. I SAW THERE HAVE BEEN MORE REPORTS ABOUT IT AND I HOPE TOYOTA DOES SOMETHING ABOUT IT. *TR
Steering, Feb 24, 2010
I OWN A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA AND AM AWAITING THE REPAIR FOR THE ACCELERATOR ISSUE. THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. THE CAR DOES NOT WANT TO TRACK IN A STRAIGHT LINE. YOU MUST KEEP BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL AND ARE CONSTANTLY TWEAKING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE DRIVING STRAIGHT. THE HIGHER THE SPEED, THE MORE PROBLEMATIC THE STEERING IS. GUSTY WINDS MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU COULD LOSE CONTROL AT ANY MINUTE. I AM HOPING THAT TOYOTA WILL STEP UP AND ACKNOWLEDGE AN ISSUE WITH THE STEERING IS THE VEHICLE CAN BE EXHAUSTING TO DRIVE LIKE THIS. EACH TINY INPUT FORCES THE CAR TO VEER IN THAT DIRECTION IMMEDIATELY AND YOU THEN CORRECT TO THE OTHER DIRECTION AND IT VEERS THAT WAY. I HAVE NEVER OWNED A CAR THAT REQUIRED THIS MUCH ATTENTION AND EFFORT TO DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE. *TR
Steering, Feb 24, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN PULLING TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT AND DID NOT STAY IN THE CENTER OF THE LANE. HE HAD TO CONTINUE CORRECTING THE VEHICLE AS HE DROVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY TEST DROVE IT BUT THEY COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE TOYOTA MANUFACTURER SENT A REPRESENTATIVE TO TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND THEY WERE ALSO UNABLE TO DUPLICATE DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
Steering, Feb 24, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER HE HIS DROVE THE VEHICLE OVER 30 MPH IT BEGAN TO DRIFT FROM SIDE TO SIDE IN THE LANE WITHOUT ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE BUT WHEN DRIVING IT IS WAS VERY SUBTLE BUT NOTICEABLE SINCE THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN THE CENTER OF THE LANE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 560.
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Feb 23, 2010
I DRIVE A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM; ESPECIALLY IF I AM TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKE TO SLOW THE CAR AND AM MAKING A RIGHT TURN(EVEN SLIGHTLY TURNING RIGHT). IT'S LIKE THE BRAKES LOCK UP AND THE STEERING GETS LIKE A MAC TRUCK. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP AND/OR POTHOLE. IT MOST RECENTLY EVEN HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THERE WAS A SLIGHT RIGHT CURVE IN THE ROAD AND I WASN'T APPLYING THE BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP TODAY AND THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. WITHIN AN HOUR OF LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP; IT HAPPENED TWICE YET THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE A BRAND NEW CAR AND AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. SUPPOSEDLY MY CAR WASN'T RECALLED FOR THE GAS PEDAL BECAUSE IT WAS MADE IN JAPAN BUT FEEL LIKE THE GAS PEDAL IS STICKY AT TIMES. I AM VERY UPSET BECAUSE I JUST PUT ALL THIS MONEY OUT AND I HAVE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE TO DRIVE. MY DAUGHTER AND I WERE GOING TO TRY AND DRIVE ACROSS COUNTRY THIS SUMMER AND NOW WE CANNOT POSSIBLY FOR WE DONOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR. TOYOTA SHOULD HAVE TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLES. I BELIEVE THERE IS A MUCH BIGGER PROBLEM CAUSING ALL THIS THAT THEY ARE NOT ADMITTING AND/OR HAVE NOT FOUND YET. I DIDN'T COMPLAIN OR TAKE THE CAR BACK RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE I HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE SCION XD AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG AGAIN AND AGAIN. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM. *TR
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Feb 23, 2010
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 75 MILES AN HOUR, MY 2010 COROLLA SHAKES VIOLENTLY IN ALL CONDITIONS. I ALSO HAVE AN ISSUE WHEN SLOWING DOWN WHERE THE GAS PEDAL WILL TAKE LONGER THAN WHAT IS EXPECTED TO RETURN TO AN ACCEPTABLE AREA AND STOP ACCELERATING. THIS SECOND ISSUE HAS NEARLY CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS UP TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE SOME THREE MONTHS AGO AND WAS TOLD A SOLUTION IS NOT READILY AVAILABLE AND I WILL BE CONTACTED WHEN ONE IS. BOTH PROBLEMS HAVE CONVINCED ME TO CARPOOL TO WORK UNTIL A SOLUTION IS IDENTIFIED. *TR