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, Suspension, Feb 12, 2010
MY 2010 COROLLA WANDERS IN THE LANE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. CONSTANTLY MAKING CORRECTIONS TO STAY IN THE LANE. *TR
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Feb 12, 2010
I OWN A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA, WHICH MY 19 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DRIVES, WHICH IS INVOLVED IN THE GAS PEDAL RECALL. SHE ALSO DESCRIBES AN STEERING PROBLEM -- DIFFICULTY KEEPING THE CAR FROM VEERING, HAS TO HOLD STEERING WHEEL TIGHT TO KEEP IT STRAIGHT, DESCRIBES IT LIKE CAR IS SLIDING ON ICE. WHEN I ASKED OUR TOYOTA DEALER SERVICE DEPT ADVISOR ABOUT IT HE SAID TO CHECK THE TIRE INFLATION. I NOW SEE THAT THIS IS A COMPLAINT FROM OTHERS. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE FOR HER TO DRIVE! SHE DRIVES IT TO AND FROM COLLEGE ON INTERSTATE 95 AND SAYS THIS PROBLEM OCCURS AT ALL SPEEDS, ESPECIALLY 45 AND OVER. *TR
Steering, Other or unspecified, Feb 12, 2010
TOYOTA OF KINGSPORT 2525 EAST STONE DRIVE KINGSPORT, TN 37660 ON NOVEMBER 27, 2009, I PURCHASED A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA, FROM A 3RD PARTY FOR MY EX-WIFE OF GATE CITY, VIRGINIA. DURING THE TEST DRIVE, THE 3RD PARTY AND I DISCUSSED THE ACCELERATOR PROBLEM THAT WAS BEING REPORTED IN THE NEWS AND ON MANY INTERNET WEBSITES. HE ASSURED ME THAT THERE WAS NOT A PROBLEM. HE ALSO TOLD ME THAT THE COROLLA HAD NEVER IN ITS ENTIRE HISTORY BEEN THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL. I LATER FOUND OUT THIS TO BE UNTRUE. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING ON THIS CAR. IT WANDERS AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND WILL NOT HOLD A STRAIGHT LINE. THIS IS A SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS DEFECT, ESPECIALLY FOR A 60-YEAR OLD WOMAN. YOU CANNOT TAKE YOUR EYE OFF THE ROAD EVEN FOR A SPLIT SECOND OR YOU MAY FIND YOURSELF IN THE NEXT LANE OR RUNNING OFF THE ROAD. THIS IS HIGHLY UNACCEPTABLE. ACCORDING TO THE NEWS, THIS STEERING DEFECT HAS BEEN REPORTED TO TOYOTA ON MANY OCCASIONS. MY EX WIFE IS ON DISABILITY. SHE HAD MAJOR HEART SURGERY IN FEBRUARY, 2009. SHE HAD TWO HEART VALVES REPLACED, TWO HEART ARTERY BY-PASSES AND HAD TO HAVE A GRAFT ON HER HEART AORTA. SHE HAS MANY OTHER DISABILITIES TO DEAL WITH. THIS WAS HER FIRST NEW CAR IN 13 YEARS. SHE PREVIOUSLY DROVE A TOYOTA TERCEL FOR 13 YEARS - A GOOD CAR. TOGETHER, WE HAVE OWNED A CAMRY, TERCEL, TUNDRA, TACOMA AND NOW THIS COROLLA. BUT I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT THIS WILL BE THE LAST TOYOTA I WILL EVER BUY. TOYOTA HAS KNOW ABOUT THESE DEFECTS BUT STILL CONTINUED TO SELL THEM TO THE PUBLIC. THE WORD THAT COMES TO MIND IS FRAUD. I AM AT A LOSS AS WHAT TO DO. I AM ALSO ON DISABILITY AND CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE THIS CAR FOR HER AND I WORRY EACH DAY THAT SHE HAS TO DRIVE THIS CAR. PLEASE RESPOND IN WRITING HOW YOU PLAN TO ADDRESS THIS SITUATION. AS EACH DAY PASSES, THE CHANCE OF HER BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT GROWS GREATER. YOU WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS LETTER BY CERTIFIED MAIL. *TR
Steering, Feb 11, 2010
I ALSO HAVE A NEW 2010 COROLLA BOUGHT IN LEXINGTON KY THREE WEEKS AGO. 3 DAYS BEFORE THE RECALL ON THE ACCELERATION PEDALS WERE ANNOUNCED. I HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM THE DEALER ABOUT FIXING THE ISSUE. ALTHOUGH TODAY I WANTED TO REPORT A STEERING ISSUE WITH THE CAR. IT DOES INDEED HAVE DIFFICULTY STAYING IN A LANE OF TRAFFIC. THE CAR WILL VEER TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT OF THE LANE UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. IT IS SIMILAR TO A GUST OF WIND PUSHING THE CAR EVEN IF NO WIND IS BLOWING. I HAD TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR TESTING AND THE SERVICE GUY TOLD ME IT'S JUST HOW THE STEERING IS MADE IN THESE AUTOS. IT IS A WAY FOR THE POWERFUL CONTROL YOU HAVE GOING AROUND CURVES AND TURNS IN THE ROAD IMPACTS THE STRAIGHT HIGHWAY DRIVING. I HAVE RUN OFF THE ROAD ON MY PASSENGER SIDE ALREADY. YOU DO HAVE TO DRIVE AS IF YOU ARE ALWAYS ON ICE OR WATER, GRIPPING BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL AT ALL TIMES; WHILE PRAYING THE CAR WILL STOP!!! *TR
Steering, Suspension, Feb 11, 2010
I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT A TECHNICAL PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA COROLLA LE 2010, PURCHASED ON AUGUST 10, 2009 AT A DEALERSHIP: WORLD TOYOTA, 5800 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD, ATLANTA, GA, 30341, USA. THE TECHNICAL PROBLEM RELATES TO ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM WHICH COMPROMISES STABILITY OF THE CAR DURING DRIVING. NAMELY, THE CAR DOES NOT FOLLOW ITS TRACK AND SPONTANEOUSLY STEERS LEFT OR RIGHT. AS A RESULT OF THIS CONSTANT PULLING, THE DRIVER NEEDS TO FIRMLY HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL, BUT EVEN THEN, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE CAR TO KEEP IT PERFECTLY IN TRACK. THE CAR FEELS EVEN MORE UNSTABLE AND PULLS FROM SIDE TO SIDE EVEN MORE PROMINENTLY WHEN DRIVING IN FULL TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY AT A SPEED HIGHER THAN 40 MPH, SUCH AS ATLANTA, GA, WHERE I LIVE. I FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM WHEN TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON AUGUST 10, 2009, BUT A SALES REPRESENTATIVE AT WORLD TOYOTA SUGGESTED THAT THIS WAS DUE TO THE ELECTRIC STEERING AND TOLD ME I NEEDED TO GET USED TO IT. DESPITE THIS PROBLEM, I STILL DECIDED TO BUY THE CAR. BECAUSE THE CAR'S INSTABILITY ON THE ROAD DID NOT IMPROVE WITH TIME, I HAD THIS PROBLEM REVIEWED BY TOYOTA SERVICE TECHNICIANS AT THE WORLD TOYOTA DEALERSHIP DURING MY 1000 MILE MAINTENANCE CHECK ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 AND 5000 MILE CHECK ON JANUARY 09, 2010. DURING 1000 MILE MAINTENANCE CHECK, I WAS SUGGESTED TO DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL 5000 MILES TO SEE WHETHER I WOULD GET USED TO IT. DURING 5000 MILE MAINTENANCE, I WAS GIVEN TO TEST DRIVE ANOTHER TOYOTA COROLLA LE 2010 WITH A NEWER MANUFACTURE DATE AND THIS CAR WAS MORE STABLE AND HELD MUCH BETTER ON THE ROAD. TOYOTA SERVICE TECHNICIAN TESTED MY CAR AS WELL AND ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER, DID NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. THE ALIGNMENT WAS CHECKED ON BOTH DATES, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 AND JANUARY 09, 2010, WITH NO IDENTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE CAUSES TO PULLING. AT THIS POINT, TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IS NOT DOING ANYTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Steering, Feb 11, 2010
I PURCHASED A 201 TOYOTA COROLLA "S" AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER DRIVING IT OFF THE LOT, NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WANDERS. I FEEL LIKE THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM, BECAUSE THE CAR CONSTANTLY WANTS TO WANDER INTO THE OTHER LANE OF TRAFFIC. THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN ACCIDENT YET, BUT I REALLY FEEL THAT THERE WILL BE! *TR
Steering, Feb 11, 2010
MY 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA DRIFTED FROM LANE WHILE DRIVING. I WAS ABLE TO GET BACK INTO THE CORRECT LANE, BUT IT DRIFTED BACK OUT OF LANE AND I HAD TO REDUCE SPEED TO PROPERLY CORRECT THE SITUATION AND AVOID SIDE-SWIPING A VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES AS I DRIVE TO WORK ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. *TR
Steering, Air bags, Equipment, Feb 10, 2010, crash
I WAS MAKING A ROUTINE TURN AND LOST CONTROL OF STEERING. IT ONLY HAPPENED THE ONE TIME, POLICE REPORT SAID CAR ROLLED TWO OR THREE TIMES, TOTAL LOSS TO CAR AND INJURY TO DRIVER. I DON'T REMEMBER EXACTLY THE CAUSE OTHER THAN I LOST CONTROL. CAN'T SAY ANY OF THE RECALLS DID OR DID NOT CAUSE THE ACCIDENT. MY PRIMARY COMPLAINT IS THAT I PAID FOR FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS, AND NONE DEPLOYED ON A CAR THAT ROLLED TWO OR THREE TIMES. WHY AM I PAYING FOR EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT EFFECTIVE? IF A CAR ROLLS OVER AT MINIMUM THE SIDE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. I WOULD ALSO THINK THIS WOULD TRIGGER THE OTHER AIR BAGS. WITH ALL THE RECALLS HOW WOULD WE KNOW IF ANY OF THESE CONTRIBUTED TO THE CRASH? I UNDERSTAND THE ROLLOVER RATING APPLIES TO THE STABILITY OF THE CAR, BUT RATING THE SAFETY IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT SHOULD ALSO BE RATED. WHY DON'T AIR BAGS DEPLOY AUTOMATICALLY WHEN CAR HITS SIDES OR THE ROOF? WE PAID FOR SAFETY AND RELIABILITY OF THE TOYOTA, BUT IT APPEARS THAT THE EXTRA MONEY IS WASTED. *TR
Steering, Feb 10, 2010
STEERING DRIFT AT HIGHWAYS SPEEDS 50 MPH + HAPPENS OFF AND ON AS I'M DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, I HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT AND IT WILL START TO MERGE EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT, IT HAPPENS ON STRAIGHT ROADS AND CURVY ROADS. *TR
Steering, Feb 10, 2010
I PURCHASED A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA IN DECEMBER. DURING THE TEST DRIVE I COMMENTED THAT THE STEERING FELT FUNNY, BUT THE DEALER AND I CHALKED IT UP TO THE ROAD CONDITIONS. I CONTINUE TO OBSERVE THAT THE CAR IS WEAVING BACK AND FORTH ESPECIALLY ON THE FREEWAY. IF I HADN'T SEEN THE NEWS STORY ABOUT THIS ISSUE, I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE JUST ASSUMED THAT THE STEERING WAS "TOUCHY" FOR LACK OF A BETTER WORD. NOW THAT I KNOW THAT THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE, COUPLED WITH THE GAS PEDAL ISSUE, I WILL BE CONTACTING THE DEALER. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Feb 10, 2010
2010 COROLLA LE . THIS CAR CAN NOT BE DRIVEN IN A STRAIT LINE ON THE HIGHWAY ! IT SEEMS TO CONSTANTLY DRIFT TO THE LEFT AND THEN TO THE RIGHT . CAR HAS 2000 MILES ON IT NOW BUT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE DAY ONE . *TR
Steering, Feb 10, 2010
STEERING ON 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA IS VAGUE, RESULTING IN DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING LANE WHEN DRIVING OVER 45 MPH. CONSTANT CORRECTION IS REQUIRED. SUGGEST LOOKING AT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THIS VEHICLE AND 2009 PONTIAC VIBE (WHICH WE ALSO OWN, AND IS BUILT ON SAME PLATFORM) WHICH DOES NOT EXHIBIT SAME DEGREE OF DRIVING DIFFICULTY. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Feb 10, 2010
MY NEW TOYOTA COROLLA 2010 - WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (60+ MPH), THE VEHICLE WILL ALL OF A SUDDEN START TO WANDER BACK AND FORTH IN THE LANE, FOR A FEW HUNDRED YARDS. THEN AS QUICKLY AS IT STARTED, IT STOPS. THE WANDERING HAS ALMOST CREATED 4 COLLISIONS SO FAR. THIS NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT, AS THESE PROBLEMS ARE HAPPENING AT HI SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAYS. *TR
Steering, Feb 10, 2010
I HAVE A 2010 COROLLA AND UNTIL I SPOKE TO ANOTHER OWNER I THOUGHT THIS PROBLEM MAY HAVE BEEN ME. IT SEEMS TO ME THE STEERING IS JUMPY OR HARD TO HOLD A LINE. I CAN BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN WHAT I WOULD CALL A STRAIGHT LINE AND THE CAR WILL SOMETIME JUMP TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT BUT YET I NEVER MOVED THE WHEEL. MY WIFE ACTUALLY THOUGHT AT ONE TIME I WAS SWERVING ON PURPOSE. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Feb 10, 2010
WE HAVE A NEW 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA WITH ABOUT 9,000 MILES ON IT. THE STEERING ON THIS CAR IS "STRANGE" MAKING IT UNSAFE-- IT IS DIFFICULT TO KEEP IT IN A STEADY/SMOOTH LINE WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH OR GREATER -- YOU NEED TO MAKE CONSTANT MINUTE CORRECTIVE MOVEMENTS TO THE STEERING WHEEL. AT TIMES IT SEEMS TO DRIFT ON IT'S OWN LEFT AND RIGHT - LIKE IT'S BEING BLOWN AROUND BY A GUST OF WIND - BUT THE WIND ISN'T BLOWING! *TR
Steering, Feb 10, 2010
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER NEW COROLLA (2010) HOME FROM COLLEGE IN DECEMBER 2009. WHEN SHE GOT HOME SHE WAS EXTREMELY UPSET AND TOLD ME THAT SHE HAD ENCOUNTERED A STEERING PROBLEM WITH THE CAR ON HER WAY HOME -- SHE COULDN'T KEEP THE CAR CENTERED ON THE HIGHWAY AS THE CAR KEPT MOVING TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER (DECEMBER 2009) I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AT ABOUT 65 MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND COULD NOT KEEP THE CAR ON CENTER. IT FELT LIKE I WAS CAUGHT IN A TERRIBLE CROSSWIND, MOVING ME FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AS I TRIED TO STAY ON CENTER. I ENDED UP HAVING TO KEEP BOTH HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL JUST TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR. IT WAS THE SAME PROBLEM MY DAUGHTER HAD EXPERIENCED. IN MY 30 YEARS OF DRIVING I HAVE NEVER HAD AN EXPERIENCE LIKE THAT BEFORE. IT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A PROBLEM AT LOWER SPEEDS JUST HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND, TO DATE, THIS PROBLEM HAS ONLY HAPPENED THOSE TWO TIMES. *TR
Steering, Feb 10, 2010
THE STEERING IN MY 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA "S" IS HARD TO CONTROL AND, I FEEL UNSAFE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE CAR WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD, REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTION. HOWEVER, OFTEN MINOR CORRECTIONS FAIL TO HAVE ANY EFFECT, AND MAJOR CORRECTIONS RESULT IN OVERCORRECTION, OFTEN MAKING THE CAR LEAVE THE LANE. TOYOTA CLAIMS THIS IS JUST THE NATURE OF ITS "ELECTRIC" STEERING. I DISAGREE. I NO LONGER DRIVE MY CAR (BRAND NEW, MIND YOU... FEWER THAN 2,000 MILES) ON THE HIGHWAY. THE PROBLEM ISN'T PRESENT AT CITY SPEEDS. *TR
Steering, Feb 10, 2010
THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING IN MY 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA IS VERY ERRATIC AND UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS OF 40 MPH AND ABOVE. IT BECOMES MUCH WORSE WHEN THE WIND IS BLOWING. I HAVE HAD A TOYOTA DEALER INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND THEY CLAIMED THAT THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. I LEASED THE VEHICLE IN DECEMBER 2009 AND THE PROBLEM HAS NEVER GONE AWAY. YESTERDAY, I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER. THEY TOLD ME TO CHECK THE TIRE AIR PRESSURE (WHICH I DO AT LEAST MONTHLY), CHECK THE SHOCKS ABSORBERS (WHICH I CAN NOT DO), AND THEN HAVE ANOTHER TOYOTA DEALER INSPECT THE CAR AGAIN. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Feb 10, 2010
I BOUGHT A NEW 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA S AND REALIZED THAT I CAN'T CONTROL THE STEERING AT SPEEDS OVER 50MPH. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOTED, TO MY SALESMAN, THE SAME DAY I PURCHASED THE CAR. MY WHOLE FAMILY, INCLUDING MYSELF, MADE A LIVING SELLING CARS. I'VE DRIVEN IN MANY DIFFERENT CARS AND KNOW WHEN SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT. THE COROLLA'S STEERING IS DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE TO BE ON THE ROAD. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER EVEN NOTED THAT THERE IS A STEERING ISSUE, BUT TOYOTA DOESN'T HAVE A FIX. I TALKED TO A REPRESENTATIVE AT TOYOTA'S CORPORATE OFFICE, BUT HE TOLD ME THEY CAN'T HELP UNTIL THEIR IS A PROBLEM. WHEN I DRIVE ON THE EXPRESS WAY THE CAR'S STEERING IS UNPREDICTABLE, UNSAFE, AND DEFECTIVE. I'M FORCED TO DRIVE THIS CAR BECAUSE IT'S MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. *TR
Steering, Feb 9, 2010
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2010 COROLLA ON FEBRUARY 3, 2010. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD TONIGHT FROM WORK AND MY CAR STARTED DRIFTING TO THE LEFT. IT WAS EXTREMELY HARD FOR ME TO STAY IN THE PROPER LANE. IT APPEARS IF THE CAR WAS DRIFTING BY ITSELF, AND I WAS ON THE VERGE OF LOSING CONTROL. BY RESEARCHING HOW TO REPORT THIS PROBLEM I NOTICED THERE WERE MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME SITUATION. TOYOTA IS PUTTING MAY LIVES INTO DANGER, THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED IMMEDIATELY. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS REGARDING THIS ISSUE? IS RETURNING/EXCHANGING THIS CAR A POSSIBILITY AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE FACT I HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS VEHICLE A WEEK? I FEEL VERY UNSAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. MY FAMILY IS IN EXTREME RISK, I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO CALL ME IMMEDIATELY REGARDING THIS SITUATION. *TR
Steering, Feb 9, 2010
BOUGHT MY NEW 2010 COROLLA S ON DEC. 28TH, 2009; NOTICED HOW THE STEERING WAS ODD, BUT THOUGHT IT WAS MY IMAGINATION. IT SEEMS TO DRIFT ON IT'S OWN LEFT AND RIGHT - LIKE IT'S BEING BLOWN AROUND BY A GUST OF WIND - BUT THE WIND ISN'T BLOWING! THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR. EACH TIME IT DOES THIS VEERING MANEUVER I LOOK AT THE SURROUNDING TREES TO SEE IF THEY ARE BEING BLOWN TOO - BUT THEY ARE NOT. I HAVE JUST OVER 1,000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE AND I FEEL LIKE I'VE BEEN SCAMMED BY TOYOTA. THIS IS MY FIRST OFFICIAL COMPLAINT AND I WILL CALL THE DEALERSHIP TOMORROW. *TR
Steering, Structure, Feb 9, 2010
2010 TOYOTA COROLLA, STEERING PROBLEMS. CAR FEELS LIKE IT IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND VEERS SHARPLY WHEN BRAKING, AT ANY SPEED, OR IF CAR GOES OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, AT ANY SPEED. INTERMITTENT RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. HAVE TAKEN CAR TO DEALERSHIP 6 TIMES BUT AM TOLD THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM IS CONTINUOUS.. ALSO INTERMITTENT RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT DRIVERS WHEEL AREA WHEN TRAVELING ON ROUGH ROADS AND WHEN BRAKING. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP ALSO CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. STEERING PROBLEMS BEGAN AS SOON AS I PURCHASED THE CAR AND HAVE CONTINUED EVER SINCE. UNDERBODY RATTLE BEGAN JAN 1, 2010 AND IS INTERMITTENT. CAR DOES NOT FEEL SAFE WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.. AM TOLD BY TOYOTA THAT CAR IS PERFECTLY SAFE TO DRIVE... I AM NOT CONVINCED. *TR
Steering, Feb 9, 2010
WE HAVE A NEW 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA WITH ABOUT 3,000 MILES ON IT. THE STEERING ON THIS CAR IS "STRANGE" -- IT HAS LITTLE TO NO ROAD FEEDBACK AND SEEMS TO HAVE "DEAD SPOTS" IN IT -- YOU HAVE TO GIVE IT MORE EFFORT TO GET PASS THESE. THE RESULT IS THAT IT IS DIFFICULT TO KEEP IT IN A STEADY/SMOOTH LINE WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY -- YOU NEED TO MAKE CONSTANT CORRECTIVE MOVEMENTS TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FACT THAT THERE IS NO ROAD FEEL/FEEDBACK CONTRIBUTES TO THIS PROBLEM. WHILE I NEED TO ENTER A DATE TO PROCEED WITH THIS COMPLAINT FORM, THIS STEERING ISSUE OCCURS AT ALL TIMES SINCE WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR. WE ALSO HAVE A 2002 TOYOTA AVALON -- AND ITS STEERING AND ROAD FEEL IS GREAT. *TR
Steering, Feb 9, 2010
I BOUGHT A 2010 COROLLA ON JANUARY 15, 2010. I AM NOT PLEASED WITH THE WAY IT STEERS. AT FIRST, I ATTRIBUTED IT TO BEING A NEW CAR AS EVERYTHING HAS TO BE BROKEN IN. HOWEVER, AFTER NEARLY 4 WEEKS, IT'S STILL THE SAME. THE CAR IS VERY HARD TO DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMS EXTREMELY TIGHT. THE LEAST LITTLE THING WILL CAUSE THE CAR TO VEER TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. IT REQUIRES EXCESSIVE GRIP ON THE WHEEL. IT'S LIKE FIGHTING WIND ALL THE TIME. AND WHEN THE WIND IS BLOWING, IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. IS THIS SITUATION BEING REPORTED BY OTHER COROLLA OWNERS? AND IF SO, WILL THE ISSUE BE INVESTIGATED? MY DAUGHTER IS THE PRIMARY DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE AND SHE SAYS SHE EXPERIENCES THE SAME ISSUE. WE'VE NOT EXPERIENCED ANY ACCIDENTS OR INCIDENTS, YET! IT'S A SCARY SITUATION. *TR
Steering, Feb 9, 2010
I WAS JUST READING THIS ARTICLE ON MSNBC ABOUT 2010 COROLLAS (HTTP://WWW.MSNBC.MSN.COM/ID/35314540/NS/BUSINESS-AUTOS/) AND YES! I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN TO ME AS WELL. THE CAR VEERS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT, AND DOES MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STAY IN THE LANE. IT DOESN'T OCCUR ALL THE TIME HOWEVER. I HAVEN'T NOTICED IF IT ONLY OCCURS GOING OVER A CERTAIN SPEED, OR HOW TO REPRODUCE ON A CONSISTENT BASIS. ALL I KNOW, IS THAT IT IS MOST DEFINITELY A PROBLEM! *TR