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, Jun 11, 2014
MY WIFE USUALLY DRIVES THE CAR AND HAS COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT THE RIDE AND STEERING OF THE CAR. ON THIS DAY I WAS DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN I NOTICED THAT CAR DOES FEEL LOOSE AND CAN BECOME HARD TO CONTROL. I AM A SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER AND WORK ON LOADS AND DYNAMICS IN AEROSPACE SYSTEMS. THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT HAS A POOR STEERING SYSTEM, AND BOUNCES BACK AND FORTH IN A DEAD BAND AND BECOMES HARD TO CONTROL. THIS COULD BE AN EXPLANATION WHY THE FRONT TIRES WEAR AT AN EXCESSIVELY HIGH RATE. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Traction control system, Engine, Jun 5, 2014
2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STEERING AND OTHER VEHICLE PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SKID LIGHT WOULD COME ON AT ANY TIME, EVEN IF SHE WAS DRIVING SLOWLY. WHEN GOING AROUND A CORNER, CONTROLLING THE STEERING WAS SOMEWHAT OF A PROBLEM. IF IT WERE SNOWING, OR RAINING, THE REAR END WOULD SLIDE OUT TO THE POINT, THE SKID LIGHT WOULD COME ON. THERE WERE TIMES, WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. *JB THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED SHE HEARD A CLICKING SOUND FROM THE VEHICLE, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED SEVERAL MORE TIMES. UPDATED 11/13/14*JB
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, May 3, 2014
AT SPEEDS OVER 50 MPH THE 2010 COROLLA S HAS STEERING WANDER - DOES NOT HOLD CENTER VERY WELL - CONSTANTLY HAVE TO CORRECT DIRECTION TO KEEP IT STRAIGHT - GETS TIRING AFTER A WHILE - JUST FIGURED THERE WAS NOTHING I COULD DO ABOUT IT SO I JUST LIVED WITH PROBLEM UNTIL READING AN ARTICLE ABOUT THE NHTSA CHECKING INTO PROBLEM SO I TOLD [XXX] IN SERVICE DEPT. AT DRY RIDGE TOYOTA IN KY. ABOUT PROBLEM ( OCT - 2013 ) AND HE SAID HE WOULD CHECK INTO IT AND SEE IF TOYOTA WOULD OFFER A FIX - NO RESPONSE FROM TOYOTA AFTER OVER 6 MONTHS ITS NOW ( MAY - 2014 ) I HAVE CHECKED BACK EVERY MONTH WITH [XXX] BUT HE SAYS STILL NOTHING FROM TOYOTA - SO IM NOW FILING THIS COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA .......... ALSO THE SPEED CONTROL JERKS CAR VERY HARD AS IT REENGAGES WHILE GOING UP A HILL SOMETIMES APPROX. 25 MPH TO 45 MPH ......... ALSO THE ANTILOCK BRAKES CAUSE THE FRONT END OF THE CAR TO JUMP UP AND DOWN WHEN TRYING TO STOP ON SLICK RAINY OR SNOW ROADS AT SLOWER SPEEDS. THANK YOU. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Steering, Apr 26, 2014
I'VE BEEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE NOW FOR ALMOST 5 YRS. SINCE THE DAY I GOT INTO IT, THE THING WALKS THE HIGHWAY (40 MPH+) CONTINUALLY. ON A TRIP OVER TWO HOURS, YOU START TO GET EXHAUSTED FROM THE CONTINUOUS WEAVING BACK AND FORTH, LIKE A SIDE WIND KEEPS ALTERNATING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT TO LEFT TO RIGHT ECT... ALIGNMENTS, NEW TIRES, ECT CHANGES NOTHING... SOMETHING IS DEFINITELY WRONG WITH EITHER THE DESIGN OF THE FRONT END, OR THE STEERING. I JUST WANT TO ADD MY NAME TO THE COMPLAINTS, BEFORE THIS PROBLEM IS ACTUALLY PROVEN TO BE FAULTY AND KILLS MULTIPLE VICTIMS. AFTER 70K, TIRED OF A VEHICLE WHICH WEARS ON ONE'S NERVES... *TR
Steering, Mar 29, 2014
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (55-70 MPH) VEHICLE CAN'T BE DRIVEN ON A STRAIGHT LINE. AS SOON AS YOU THINK IT IS GOING STRAIGHT, IT VEERS EITHER TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT FORCING CONSTANT CORRECTIONS OF THE STEERING WHEEL. SOMETIMES YOU FIND YOURSELF MICRO CORRECTING IT FROM SIDE TO SIDE TRYING TO FIND THE CENTER. I CAN CATEGORIZE THIS ISSUE AS VERY DISTRACTING AS TOO MUCH ATTENTION IS BEING DIVERTED ONLY TO KEEP THIS CAR INSIDE SAFE DISTANCES FROM OTHER CARS. *TR
Steering, Feb 17, 2014
AT SPEEDS OVER 45 THE VEHICLE WANDERS IN LANES AND GIVES A "OUT OF CONTROL" FEELING ON THE FREEWAY. MORE NOTICEABLE ON CONCRETE ROADWAYS. THIS HAS BEEN AN EVER INCREASING PROBLEM SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED FROM DEALER RIVER VIEW AUTO SALES IN LAKE HAVASU ARIZONA ON 09-19-2013 WITH AN ESTIMATED 75000 MILES (ORIGINAL ODO READING NOT DISCLOSED ON DEALER DOCUMENTS). *TR
Steering, Suspension, Power train, Engine, Nov 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,749. UPDATED 03/05/14*LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AT TIMES, AND IT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AN ISSUE WITH THE IGNITION AND THE FRONT END.
Steering, Aug 23, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS, THE STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,426.
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 26, 2013
CAR SPUN OUT OF CONTROL CROSSING THREE LANES , THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO CONTROL SPINNING RIGHT AND LEFT AS I STRUGGLED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL THE VEHICLE . *TR
Steering, Air bags, Wheels, Jul 22, 2013, crash
I MADE A LEFT HAND TURN AND WAS HIT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE FORCE OF THE HIT SPUN MY CAR IN A FULL CIRCLE, DAMAGED THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE FRAME, KNOCKED OFF THE FRONT BUMPER, CAUSED THE TRUNK TO OPEN, AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE SPANNING THE WHOLE FRONT END OF THE CAR INCLUDING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WHICH I WAS UNABLE TO OPEN. DURING THIS ACCIDENT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE ESTIMATED COST FOR REPAIR FOR MY COROLLA WAS 13,000 DOLLARS. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Jul 11, 2013
AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE AND DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS: ABS, ANTI SKID SYMBOL, BATTERY AND OIL LAMP APPEARED. LOST POWER STEERING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS CEASED, IT WAS RAINING HEAVILY. DROVE APPROXIMATELY 6 MILES TO HOME. THE NEXT MORNING, CAR STARTED WITHOUT ANY ISSUES, DROVE APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET, THE SAME LIGHTS APPEARED AND POWER STEERING AGAIN CEASED. ABLE TO DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES TO WORK. MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DEALERSHIP FOR AFTER WORK. CAR IMMEDIATELY STARTED WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED LIGHTS APPEARING AGAIN AND WITHOUT POWER STEERING. DROVE APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES, ALL POWER IN CAR STOPPED, AND CAR IMMEDIATELY STOPPED. WAS UNABLE TO RESTART CAR, CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE SERVICE MEMBER STATED THE CAR NEEDED A NEW ALTERNATOR. WHEN ASKED WHY THIS WOULD OCCUR WITH ONLY 25000 MILES, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS UNABLE TO GIVE ME A RESPONSE. THE ALTERNATOR WAS COSTLY. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER, PURCHASED THIS CAR IN JULY, 2009. SERVICE MY CAR REGULARLY AS SUGGESTED IN MANUAL AT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. I AM DISAPPOINTED WITH NEEDING SUCH A COSTLY REPAIR AS I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS IN THE PAST WITH OTHER MAKES OF CARS. ALL OF WHICH I HAVE OWNED FOR 8 TO 10 YEARS EACH. *TR
Steering, Jul 10, 2013
THERE WAS NO INCIDENT AS OF THIS DATE HOWEVER THERE COULD BE IF SOMETHING IS NOT DONE. MY 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA HAS A GLITCH IN THE POWER STEERING AND TOYOTA DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL ON IT IN THE UNITED STATES. I HAVE SEEN AN ARTICLE IN THE PAPER REGARDING TOYOTA RECALLING 185,000 VEHICLES IN JAPAN AND EUROPE DUE TO A POWER STEERING GLITCH. I HAVE SPOKEN TO TOYOTA IN CALIFORNIA ABOUT MY CAR AND MY CONCERN BUT THEY JUST TAKE MY INFORMATION AND SAY THAT THEY'LL PUT IT ON RECORD. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE TO ME. I KNOW OF ANOTHER CUSTOMER OF VILLAGE CADILLAC AND TOYOTA IN HOMOSASSA, FLORIDA (WHICH IS WHERE MY CAR WAS SERVICED) HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF MY TOYOTA EXPRESSED A CONCERN ABOUT THE POWER STEERING. I DO KNOW THAT TOYOTA CHANGED THE POWER STEERING TO AN ELECTRICAL TYPE POWER STEERING IN LATE 2009 BUT CHANGED IT BACK TO THEIR OLD SYSTEM BY LATE 2010, THIS TELLS ME THEY KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM AND THIS IS 2013 AND THERE'S BEEN NO RECALL YET. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE FIRST? I REALLY WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER. *TR
Steering, Jul 1, 2013
HIGHWAY DRIVING IS LIKE THE WIND IS BLOWING HARD AND BLOWING THE CAR ALL OVER THE PLACE. THE CAR WANDERS AROUND THE ROAD AND MAKES STEERING VERY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS. *TR
Steering, Air bags, May 12, 2013, crash
I WAS DRIVING AT APPROX. 65 MPH AND DUE TO AN OFF-CENTER FEELING AND A LAX STEERING WHEEL, LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. UNDER NO FAULT OF MY OWN I SUBSEQUENTLY CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL, SPUN ACROSS LANES OF TRAFFIC, AND DID NOT HAVE ANY AIRBAGS DEPLOY DESPITE LOSING MY FRONT BUMPER, FRONT BUMPER SUPPORT BEAM, RADIATOR, FANS, HEADLIGHT, HAD MY DOOR PINNED IN, HOOD CRUSHED, AND MISSING MY PASSENGER HEADLIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOTALED SINCE NO FRAME DAMAGE WAS DONE AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR
Steering, May 4, 2013
I RECENTLY PURCHASE A 2010 COROLLA. THE CAR DOES NOT HANDLE WELL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHEN DRIVING THE CAR VEERS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WITH A NEED TO CORRECT THE POSITION OF THE CAR. GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND HAVING YOUR CAR SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE IS SCARY AND IT MAKES YOU FEEL THAT YOU CAN CRASH AT ANY MOMENT IF YOU DON'T CORRECT THE STEERING WHEEL FAST ENOUGH. *TR
Steering, Mar 20, 2013
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS MY CARS STEERING FEELS AS IF IT WERE A WINDY DAY, IT TAKES A LOT OF CORRECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP THE CAR STRAIGHT. IT HAS EVEN SWERVED TO OTHER LANES BEFORE ALMOST CAUSING ME TO CRASH. THE CAR FEELS UNSAFE AND TOYOTA NEEDS TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS PROBLEM BEFORE ANY INJURIES OCCUR. *TR
Steering, Jul 10, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED WAS EXITING A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME ABNORMALLY HEAVY AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES BUT SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS HOWEVER NO ASSISTANCE WAS GIVEN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Jul 9, 2012
AS I WAS DRIVING ON HWY, I SUDDENLY LOST MY POWER STEERING AND I HAD POWER STEERING LIGHT, VSC AND SLIPPERY CAR LIGHT CAM ON. FROM THAT POINT ON I DIDN'T HAVE POWER STEERING, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE SINCE IT WAS HARD TO TURN. THANK GOD THAT I DIDN'T GET INVOLVE IN WRECK. WHEN I TOOK IT MOMENTUM TOYOTA DEALER IN TULSA AND EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED, SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THAT SINCE IT HAS ALMOST 45,000 IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. WHEN I CALLED TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND EXPRESS MY SAFETY CONCERN, THEY SAID IF IT IS CONCERN THAT I NEED TO GET IT FIXED AND PAY OUT OF POCKET SINCE IT HAS ABOUT 45000 MILES ON IT. I ALSO INFORMED THEM THAT IT IS WELL KNOW ISSUE ON AND THERE ARE ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVING ISSUE WITH POWER STEERING, HE SAID I AM SORRY YOU VEHICLE IS OUT SIDE THE WARRANTY AND WE WILL NOT COVER IT. *TR
Steering, May 22, 2012
THE VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPED STEERING ISSUES AT ABOUT 39000 MILES. I AM FINDING THAT THE STEERING IS OVERSENSITIVE. YOU MUST CONSTANTLY CORRECT THE STEERING AT ALL SPEEDS, IT TAKES A LOT OF CONCENTRATION TO DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD AND STAY IN YOUR LANE. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY ALSO GET THE ATTENTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSUMING THAT ONE IS DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE. I HAVE OWNED THREE COROLLAS AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE. TIRES ARE WEARING NORMALLY HOWEVER. *
Steering, Apr 9, 2012
WE PURCHASED A USED CERTIFIED 2010 COROLLA ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND SOON DISCOVERED THAT IT TOOK CONSTANT ADJUSTMENTS IN STEERING TO KEEP THE CAR TRACKING STRAIGHT ON THE EXPRESSWAY. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND MANY SERIOUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS CAR'S STEERING AS WELL AS A "FIX" OFFERED BY TOYOTA TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING COMPUTER ASSEMBLY (T-SB-0140-10). WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE NEW ONE PUT IN. THE DAY AFTER IT WAS DONE, WE DROVE APPROXIMATELY 230 MILES ROUND TRIP, ALMOST ALL OF IT ON THE FREEWAY. WE WERE PLEASED TO FIND THAT THE STEERING WAS GOOD AND THE CAR TRACKED STRAIGHT. TWO DAYS LATER, WE DID THE SAME TRIP AND IMMEDIATELY KNEW SOMETHING WAS TOTALLY DIFFERENT. THE STEERING WAS SUDDENLY FAR WORSE THAN BEFORE THE FIX. IT FELT LIKE WE WERE HYDROPLANING, DRIFTING, AND FLOATING SIDE TO SIDE, AND I HAD TO CONCENTRATE FULLY ON KEEPING THE CAR IN MY LANE. IT FELT MUCH LIKE DRIVING ON A WET, SLIPPERY SURFACE. I DROVE AWHILE BEFORE EXITING THE FREEWAY SO MY WIFE COULD TAKE IT FOR A "TEST DRIVE". SHE SAID IT WAS DOWNRIGHT SCARY. THEN MY COLLEGE-AGE SON GAVE IT A WHIRL. HE AGREED ABOUT THE SCARY PART, SAYING IT WAS COMPLETELY WRONG. HE FINALLY PULLED INTO A REST STOP AND WE TURNED THE CAR OFF FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ABOUT EIGHTY MILES SINCE WE HAD BEEN SWITCHING "TEST" DRIVERS WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. WHEN WE RESUMED DRIVING FROM THE REST AREA, THE STEERING WAS FINE. IT WAS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT THAN TEN MINUTES BEFORE. THAT WAS THE END OF OUR TWO-HANDED, WHITE KNUCKLE DRIVING SESSION. WE CONTINUED TO OUR DESTINATION AND THEN BACK HOME WITH NORMAL STEERING. WE'VE OWNED TOYOTAS SINCE 1978. THIS IS OUR FIFTH COROLLA. WE HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE THIS IN OUR LIVES, IN ANY CAR. IN OUR CASE, THIS CAME OUT OF THE BLUE, RIGHT AFTER WE THOUGHT THINGS WERE GOOD. THERE'S SOMETHING GOING ON WITH THE COROLLA STEERING THAT DEMANDS A REAL FIX. *TR
Steering, Traction control system, Mar 24, 2012, crash
CAR HAS BEEN FEELING STRANGE AT 60MPH - PULLS TO LEFT SOMETIMES AND IF THE WIND BLOWS IT FEELS LIKE ITS GOING TO LOOSE TRACTION. TODAY THIS HAPPENED WITH SOME RAIN ON THE ROAD CARE LOST TRACTION PULLED LEFT HIT A TRANSFER TRUCK - SPUN AROUND IN THE ROAD INTO A HILL AND ROLLED. CAR IS TOTALED AND MY WIFE WAS LUCKY NOT TO HAVE BEEN KILLED. THE BACK OF THE CAR IS GONE! IF THIS HAPPENS IN THE WIND PEOPLE ARE GOING TO GET KILLED IN THE RAIN. THIS NEEDS FIXED. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Jan 27, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD MOVE FROM SIDE TO SIDE ANY EITHER DIRECTION WITHOUT MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,743 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. UPDATED 02/06/12*BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD WANDER INTO THE NEXT LANE. UPDATED 03/07/12
Steering, Jan 21, 2012
I NOW HAVE 47,000 MILES ON MY COROLLA.TODAY I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND APPROACHED THE SPEED OF ABOUT 65 MPH. I ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE TO THE RIGHT LANE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN. I DID NOT KNOW HOW TO DESCRIBE IT OTHER THAN TO SAY THAT I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE STEERING AT ALL FOR ABOUT ONE QUARTER OF A MILE. I HAVE SINCE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS AND CAN AGREE THAT IT WAS AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS HYDROPLANING AND IT WAS VERY SCARY. THE CAR ACTUALLY PROCEEDED DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE TWO RIGHT LANES AND LUCKILY NO ONE WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE OR I WOULD HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT. ONCE I SLOWED DOWN, CONTROL RESUMED AND I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND WAS VERY SHAKEN. WE TOOK THE CAR TO TOYOTA AND THE RESPONSE FROM THE SERVICE MANAGER WAS THAT THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY COMPLAINTS OR RECALLS, BUT HE WOULD CHECK IT OUT (REALLY?). HE LATER CALLED AND SAID HE FOUND A BRAKE PROBLEM, BUT NOTHING WITH THE STEERING. NOT SATISFIED WITH THIS ANSWER SINCE I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND I KNOW WHAT HAPPENED AND THERE IS A PROBLEM. HE BLEW IT OFF AS WIND OR PERHAPS THE ROAD CONDITION. IT WAS NOT WINDY AND I WAS ON A SMOOTH INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. NOT MEANING TO BE RUDE, BUT WHY DOES THIS INVESTIGATION SHOW CLOSED WITH 298 COMPLAINTS? WHY ARE THOSE OF US COMPLAINING NOT BEING TAKEN SERIOUSLY? THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM STARTED WITH JUST A FEW AND ESCALATED. WHY CAN WE NOT TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM NOW BEFORE PEOPLE ARE INJURED? AND LAST, WHY DOES A SAFETY ISSUE SUCH AS THIS THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED HIGH PRIORITY TAKE SO LONG TO GET SOMETHING DONE? I AM IN SALES SO I DRIVE A LOT OF MILES AND HAVE OWNED SEVERAL DIFFERENT VEHICLES THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE EVER BEEN CONCERNED REGARDING MY SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS AROUND ME WHILE OPERATING MY VEHICLE DUE TO AN ISSUE I CANNOT CONTROL SUCH AS THIS. *TR
Steering, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Vehicle speed control, Jan 4, 2012
WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY TOYOTA COROLLA 2010 ON 12/29/2011 AT AROUND 10.30 PM, SUDDENLY I FELT THAT THE STEERING WAS SO RIGID TO TURN AND NOTICED IN THE CAR DASHBOARD WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS FOR ABS, ENGINE MALFUNCTION/CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR, BRAKE, VSC OFF, WERE ILLUMINATING. AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I WAS TOTALLY SHOCKED!!!!!!!!!!! I TRIED AGAIN TO START THE VEHICLE BUT IT FAILED.I TOWED THE CAR TO TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY RAN VEHICLE TEST AND TOLD ME THAT THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY HAS TO BE REPLACED. WHEN THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED THE MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS APPROXIMATELY 9020. I CALLED AND WROTE TO TOYOTA USA REGARDING THIS ISSUE BUT DIDN'T GET ANY REPLY EVEN AFTER 6 DAYS!!!!!!!!! *TR
Steering, Dec 18, 2011
I HAVE A 2010 COROLLA S MODEL WITH 44K MILES ON IT . MY WIFE COMMUTES WITH THIS VEHICLE EVERY DAY FOR WORK. I DRIVE THE VEHICLE ON THE WEEKENDS WHEN WE TRAVEL OUT OF TOWN. LAST WEEK WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY WIFE'S CAR I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING FELT LOOSE AND UNRESPONSIVE AT LOW AND ESPECIALLY AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE THE CAR IS HYDROPLANING. I ASKED MY WIFE IF SHE HAD NOTICED ANY DIFFERENCE IN THE CAR SINCE WE HAVE OWNED IT. SHE CONFIRMED WITH ME THAT THE STEERING DID FEEL SIGNIFICANTLY DIFFERENT AND DESCRIBED THE FEELING EXACTLY LIKE I HAD AROUND THE TIME I NOTICED IT AS WELL. I THEN GOT ON THE INTERNET TO DO SOME RESEARCH ON THIS PROBLEM AND I SEEN THAT THERE WERE MANY 2010 COROLLA OWNERS THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS I. ALL RESEARCH SEEMS TO BE LINKED WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. I NOW FEEL THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO PUT MY FAMILY IN ESPECIALLY SINCE I HAD SAW THAT THERE WAS 8 ACCIDENTS AND 11 INJURIES AND 168 COMPLAINTS LINKED TO THIS PROBLEM ON THE (NHTSA) WEBSITE. *TR