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
1,264 reports, newest first.
Steering, Apr 25, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60-70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VEER BACK AND FORTH ABNORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED FREQUENTLY AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THAT COMPUTER STEERING ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,700 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,700.
Service brakes, Electric, Apr 8, 2011
THE PROBLEM IS WITH BRAKING SYSTEM OR BRAKES IN TOYOTA COROLLA 2010 LE. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN DECEMBER 2010. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PUSHED, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN OR STOP. IT REQUIRES PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL FURTHER DOWN TO SLOW DOWN THE CAR OR BRING IT TO COMPLETE STOP. IT HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS. ABS IS AVAILABLE IN THE CAR AND IS ENGAGED. IT RAN 1100 MILE ONLY. I GOT IT CHECKED WITH THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND THAT IS HOW THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS DESIGNED IN NEW TOYOTA CARS ( REQUIRES PUSHING DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL FURTHER DOWN AND I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS). I STILL FEEL THAT THERE IS SOME ISSUE WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. I CHECKED THE RECALL LIST IN HTTP://WWW.TOYOTA.COM/RECALL/ AND MY VEHICLE VIN IS NOT LISTED. I SEARCHED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA COROLLA 2010 MODEL REPORTED BY MANY CUSTOMERS. THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS "POWER-ASSISTED VENTILATED 10.7-INCH FRONT DISC BRAKES; 9-INCH REAR DRUM BRAKES WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), ELECTRONIC BRAKE-FORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBD) AND BRAKE ASSIST (BA)" . I AM SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR. *TR
Steering, Apr 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 50-60 MPH, THE STEERING WOULD BECOME UNCONTROLLABLE AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE VEHICLE IN A STRAIGHT DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10.
Steering, Mar 29, 2011
STEARING. VEARS TO LEFT AND RIGHT CAN'T CONTROLL @ SPEEDS OF 50MPH PLUS
Steering, Mar 23, 2011
ORIGINAL FILING: ODI#10317281 ON DEC 12, 2009 AS ... "AT SPEEDS OVER 50 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMS TO "LOCK" INTO A POSITION AND RESISTS BEING MOVED TO EITHER SIDE UNTIL EXCESSIVE FORCE IS APPLIED, SEVERAL POUNDS OF FORCE I WOULD SAY, THEN THE STEERING WHEEL JUMPS TO A NEW POSITION AND THE CAR TAKES OFF TO THAT SIDE, REQUIRING ANOTHER HARD PULL ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO TRY TO GO BACK TOWARD CENTER. I HAD TO FIGHT THIS CAR FOR THREE HOURS EACH WAY ON THE HIGHWAY, AND THE SLIGHTEST INATTENTION WAS LIKELY TO RESULT IN THE CAR HEADING FOR ONE EDGE OR THE OTHER OF THE LANE, SINCE IT SEEMS TO PERIODICALLY JUST "DRIFT" OFF PATH FOR NO APPARENT REASON-- NO CHANGE IN ROAD SLOPE OR GEOMETRY, BUT THE CAR WOULD START MOVING TOWARD ONE SIDE OF THE OTHER. (TIRE PRESSURES WERE CHECKED BEFORE THE TRIP). ... .... RESOLUTION: AFTER 19 MONTHS OF AVOIDING USING THE CAR FOR HIGHWAY DRIVING, WE TOOK THE 2010 COROLLA S TO DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED, WITH 7600 MILES ON IT ON MARCH 17, 2011 AND REQUESTED THEM TO CHECK FOR SERVICE BULLETINS RELATED TO THE CONTINUING PROBLEMS WITH STEERING CONTROL (OR LACK OF IT!) AND THEY REPLACED THE STEERING ECU UNDER TOYOTA SERVICE BULLETIN 0140-10R1 WITH A NEW ECU (TOYOTA PART #89650-12C20 ) THIS WORK WAS DONE UNDER WARRANTY, NO CHARGES. NO OTHER CHANGES TO TIRE PRESSURE OR ALIGNMENT WERE DONE, BUT THE RESULTS ARE AMAZING! THE CAR ACTUALLY HANDLES AND RESPONDS TO THE STEERING WHEEL LIKE YOU WOULD EXPECT, AND IS EASY TO STEER ACCURATELY WITHIN THE LANE AT SPEEDS UP TO 70MPH (LOCAL SPEED LIMIT) AND DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSTANT FIGHTING WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO TRY TO CORRECT VEHICLE DIRECTION. MUCH MUCH BETTER! I WISH THAT WE HAD FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS SERVICE BULLETIN LAST YEAR, SINCE IT WAS ISSUED BY TOYOTA BACK IN AUG. 2010, BUT IT SEEMS THEY DON'T ADVISE ANYONE OF THIS TSB, AND ONLY PERFORM THIS REPLACEMENT IF THE OWNER MAKES A SPECIFIC COMPLAINT, AFTER THE AUG.2010 DATE. THANKS TO ODI FOR YOUR HELP. *TR
Steering, Wheels, Mar 21, 2011
1. THIS CAR CAN NOT BE DRIVEN IN A STRAIGHT LINE ON THE HIGHWAY EVEN WHEN YOU HOLD STEERING WITHOUT MOVING. IT SEEMS VEHICLE SLOWLY, CONSISTENTLY DRIFTS MOSTLY TO THE LEFT AND TO THE RIGHT. ONE NEEDS TO PAY SO MUCH ATTENTION ON STEERING WHILE DRIVING. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN THERE SINCE DAY ONE (8 MILES) AND I REQUESTED TO FIX BEFORE I SIGN THE PAPER WORK BUT NOT HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OTHER THAN CAR WASH. THIS ISSUE STILL EXISTS EVEN AFTER PERFORMING ALIGNMENT DURING OUR FIRST SERVICE VISIT AS I THOUGHT IT WAS AN ALIGNMENT ISSUE. WE BELIEVE IT IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE THAN STICKY PEDAL AND POSE A POTENTIAL RISK FOR COROLLA OWNERS IF WE CAN NOT CONTROL STEERING. IT HAS POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD AS THE VEHICLE WANDERS BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT ESPECIALLY WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC AND FEELS LIKE CAR WHEELS ARE NOT UNDER CONTROL. WE ARE POSITIVE THAT THESE STEERING/SUSPENSION ISSUES WERE ALSO RAISED ON OTHER 2010 COROLLAS BY A NUMBER OF OWNERS. TOYOTA AND DEALERS MUST BE FULLY AWARE OF THESE CONCERNS BUT FAILED TO DECLARE UP FRONT. DURING OUR SECOND VISIT THEY TOLD US ABOUT TS 1040 AND REPLACED STEERING CONTROL COMPUTER BOARD. SEEMS WANDERING ISSUE IS GONE FOR NOW. BUT TIRES ARE PROBLEM AS I AM HAVING CONCERN FROM THE BEGINNING. 2. I FEEL HUMMING MILD VIBRATION/RESONANCE IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN WE CROSS 50-60 MPH. IT FEELS LIKE TIRES ARE VIBRATING THE STEERING WHEEL. REPLACING COMPUTER CONTROLLER DID NOT FIX MILD VIBRATION OF STEERING. 3. TIRES: AS I HAD DOUBT ABOUT TIRES THIS COULD BE TIRES PROBLEM BUT TOYOTA SERVICE TEAM IS NOT WILLING TO ACCEPT THE FACT. ONCE YOU CROSS 62 MPH YOU CAN CLEARLY FEEL THE TIRE VIBRATION MAINLY IN A STEERING WHEEL AND ALSO ON THE VEHICLE. ROAD FORCE BALANCING HAS BEEN DONE BUT THERE IS NO IMPROVEMENT. I AM NOT SURE IT IS ENGINE RELATED OR TIRES. I HAVE BEEN INSISTING ON REPLACING ANOTHER SET OF BETTER BALANCED TIRES OR DIFFERENT MAKE OF TIRES.
Steering, Mar 17, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHILE DRIVING MAKING IT HARD TO STAY IN THE LANE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 11, 2011
I OWN A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA WITH 10,000 MILES ON IT. I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW FROM A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN OCTOBER 2009. IMMEDIATELY AFTER BUYING THE CAR, I STARTED NOTICING AN ABNORMAL TINGLING WHEN HITTING THE BRAKE PEDAL COUPLED WITH A LOUD GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE BRAKES IMMEDIATELY AFTER I HIT A LITTLE POTHOLE AT MY CONDO. IT FEELS AND SOUNDS AS IF I WERE DOING SOMETHING WRONG BY PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT WAS THE ABS BEING ACTIVATED AND THAT IT HAPPENS WHEN I BRAKE AFTER HITTING A POTHOLE OR A BUMP OR ON A ROUGH TERRAIN, AND THAT THE GRINDING SOUND AND TINGLING BRAKE PEDAL ARE NORMAL. IT DOES NOT FEEL OR SOUND NORMAL AT ALL AND THE TINGLING PEDAL CAN MAKE A DRIVER AVOID HITTING THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAUSE IT FEELS AND SOUNDS LIKE DOING SOMETHING WRONG, WHICH MAY LEAD TO A CRASH. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 25, 2011
2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. ATTORNEY WRITES ON BEHALF OF CLIENT WHO EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR AND APPLIED BOTH FEET TO THE BRAKE, AND BY USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, HE WAS ABLE TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. *JB
Steering, Feb 25, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ABNORMALLY VEER FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE, WHICH THE DEALER RECOMMENDED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 778 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,300. UPDATED 03/24/11*LJ UPDATED 05/02/11
Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 24, 2011
VEHICLE PURCHASED WITH 7,418 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 50MPH AND ABOVE THE VEHICLE WILL WANDER WITHOUT TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTION IS REQUIRED TO KEEP VEHICLE STRAIGHT. VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY OUT OF SYNC WITH VEHICLE WHEELS WHEN DRIVING FROM A STAND STILL AND MOVING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED AND TURNING.
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Feb 18, 2011, crash
I WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP BEHIND A GMC YUKON AS WE WAITED FOR TRAFFIC TO MOVE, I LIGHTLY TAPPED THE GAS PETAL AS OUR VEHICLES BEGAN TO MOVE & MY 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA LE LUNGED FORWARD AS IF I PRESSED FULL FORCE (WHICH I DID NOT) SLAMMING INTO THE YUKON. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY EITHER. *LN
Structure, Feb 14, 2011
1)FRONT BUMPER IS BEEN REPLACED 2 ON MY CAR AS THE STRIP OF A REMOLDED TIRE OF A TRUCKTHAT GETS PEALED OFF DUE TO HEAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD HIT MY CAR TWICE AND THE FRONT BUMPER GETS DAMAGED OR BROKEN IMMEDIATELY. IT COST ME 600$ TO FIX IT 2) IT HAPPENED TO ME TWICE. 3)I THINK THAT THE REMOLDING OF TIRES IS TO BE BAND OR PROPER PROCESS SO AS IT DOES NOT SEPERATE.YES AND NOW THE TIRES ARE MADE BIGGER AND BROADER ONLY ONE INSTEAD OF TWO IN TRAILERS WHICH IS BAD. 3)IT THE BUMPER GETS DAMAGED JUST BY A HIT DOES MEAN THAT THE BUMPER IS WEAK TO SAVE US FROM A REAL CRASH. IT IS TOYOTA,COROLLA 2010. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 9, 2011
I WAS DRIVING A RENTAL 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA IN SIESTA KEY, FL. I CAME TO A STOP ON A BUSY DOWNTOWN STREET ON A FRIDAY NIGHT. AS I SAT AT A COMPLETE STOP WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AS PEDESTRIANS WERE CROSSING, THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED FORWARD. I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL & AS THIS HAPPENED, I HELD MY FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE TO AVOID HITTING THE PEDESTRIANS. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO HOLD THE CAR BACK UNTIL THE ACCELERATION ENDED. THIS HAPPENED BEFORE THE PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA ACCELERATION WAS MADE PUBLIC. I REPORTED THIS PROBLEM TO THE ENTERPRISE CAR RENTAL AGENCY IN PORT CHARLOTTE FL, WHERE I RENTED IT, BUT THEY DID NOT SEEM CONCERNED. IT WASN'T UNTIL A WEEK LATER THAT THIS STORY WAS IN THE NEWS. I CALLED THE NHTSB TO FILE A COMPLAINT, I'M FILING THIS COMPLAINT AGAIN AFTER HEARING THE GOV'T RESPONSE TO THE STUDY OF THIS PROBLEM. FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, I KNOW FOR A FACT THIS IS NOT CORRECT. THIS CAR I DROVE DID NOT HAVE THE PEDAL STICK OR FLOOR MAT PROBLEM. IT DEFINITELY ACCELERATED COMPLETELY ON IT'S OWN WITHOUT THE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. IF NEEDED , I MAY BE ABLE TO LOCATE THE VIN FROM MY RENTAL RECEIPT. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Feb 8, 2011, crash
I WAS PARKING MY CAR WEDNESDAY EVENING. AS I WAS ABOUT TO FINISH PARKING MY CAR, THE ENGINE OUT OF NOWHERE MADE A LOUD VROOM AND ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN AS I WAS PRESSING THE BRAKE. THE CAR HIT A SNOW BANK WHICH STOPPED THE CAR. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS INJURED.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Feb 8, 2011
MY 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA CONTINUES TO HAVE ACCELERATION ISSUES. NOW IT ACCELERATES WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON TO SPEEDS OVER 100/110 MPH. I HAD TO DRIVE MY CAR FROM VERMONT TO CALIFORNIA, AND USED MY CRUISE CONTROL FOR THE FIRST TIME. THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 75 TO 80 MPH IN AREAS AND I SET THE CRUISE CONTROL TO 72. THE NEXT THING I NEW, THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD ON ITS OWN & WENT COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL. IT WENT TO SPEEDS OF 100- 120 MPH WITHIN 1-2 MINUTES AND I COULD HARDLY CONTROL THE CAR. I HAVE BEEN IN 3-4 ACCELERATION INCIDENTS WITH THIS VEHICLE ALREADY AND BEEN INJURED (THE REPORTS I HAVE ALREADY FILED WITH YOUR AGENCY THIS PAST YEAR). THIS VEHICLE IS GOING TO KILL SOMEONE. THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL OR ENGINE PROBLEM WITH THESE TOYOTAS, NO MATTER WHAT THE NHTSA, THE FEDS, OR TOYOTA STATES. IT IS NOT THE WAY AMERICANS ARE DRIVING ! DON'T INSULT OUR INTELLIGENCE. HOW MANY MORE INNOCENT VICTIMS HAVE TO GET HURT. ALL WE ARE ASKING IS FOR TOYOTA TO TAKE THESE CARS BACK AND REPLACE THEM WITH A SAFE CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT IS WHAT IS FAIR TO THE CONSUMER. THAT IS WHAT THE LEMON LAW IS FOR. YET WHY DOES NO ONE LISTEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 4, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE THE CONTACT HAD HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE RPMS BEGAN TO INCREASE AND THE CONTACT NEEDED TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF WHEN THE RPMS CONTINUED TO INCREASE. THE POLICE ASSISTED WITH MOVING THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE IN THE PROCESS OF DIAGNOSING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 3,000.
Steering, Jan 31, 2011
PURCHASED 2010 WITH 35K MILES. TEST DROVE CAR BUT DID NOT NOTICE STEERING ISSUE UNTIL I DROVE IT A LOT. THE STEERING CONTROL FORCE CHANGES WITH SPEED. STEERING WILL NOT STAY STRAIGHT AND PULLS TO LEFT DEPENDING ON SPEED THE PULL MAY BE WORSE TO THE LEFT. TOOK TO DEALER TWICE AND NTB FOR ALIGNMENT BUT IS ACCORDING TO REPAIR SHOPS THE ALIGNMENT IS IN SPECS AND THE TIRES ARE GOOD. IF IT TURNED TO THE RIGHT I WOULD BE BAD BUT BETTER BECAUSE NOW IT TURNS TOWARDS ONCOMING CARS RIGHT NOW AND POSES A DANGER TO MYSELF AND FAMILY. *TR
Service brakes, Electric, Jan 30, 2011
OUR JAPANESE BUILT 2010 COROLLA HAS A DEAD SPOT AT THE TOP OF THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL. AT ALL SPEEDS, WHEN FIRST DEPRESSING THE PEDAL, VERY LITTLE IF ANY BRAKING ACTION OCCURS WITH THE VEHICLE. ONLY AFTER SIGNIFICANT PRESSURE HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE PEDAL WILL THE VEHICLE SLOW. THIS IS ACTUALLY MORE DANGEROUS DURING LOW SPEED DRIVING. THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR THIS. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL ADJUSTMENTS MADE, AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN FLUSHED WITH NEW FLUID. IT IS STILL AN ISSUE. THEY HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE JAPANESE BUILT CARS. I HAVE TEST DRIVEN 2 CANADIAN BUILT 2010 COROLLAS, AND THE BRAKING FUNCTION IS MUCH BETTER. THE BRAKING COMPONENTS ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE BETWEEN THE 2 CARS. I MAINTAIN THAT THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW OF THE JAPANESE BUILT COROLLAS. *TR
Steering, Jan 29, 2011
EXTREMELY LIGHT STEERING AT SPEEDS OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR. VIRTUALLY NO ROAD FEEL. SENSATION IS SIMILAR TO "DRIVING" A VIDEO GAME. ALL CONTROL NEEDS TO BE THROUGH VISION AS THERE IS VIRTUALLY NO FEELING OF RESISTANCE IN THE STEERING WHEEL MAKING THE CAR VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL ON CURVES OR WHEN BUFFETED BY WINDS PRODUCED BY LARGE TRUCKS PASSING BY. VERY TIRING TO DRIVE. FEELS ESPECIALLY UNSAFE AT NIGHT AS IN THE DARK THERE IS LESS VISUAL INPUT REGARDING THE UPCOMING ROAD AND WITH SUCH MINIMAL ROAD FEEL THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL DRIVING FEELS UNSAFE. THIS IS A NEW CAR WITH LESS THAN 2,000 MILES. REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING COMPUTER BY THE DEALER DID NOT SUFFICIENTLY CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *LN
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 27, 2011
I HAVE A 2010 COROLLA WITH BRAKE ISSUES. WHENEVER I GO OVER A POTHOLE OR OTHER BUMP AT LOW SPEEDS (UNDER 25MPH), THE CAR MAKES A GRINDING 'METAL ON METAL' NOISE. IT FEELS KIND OF LIKE TINGLING UNDER YOUR FOOT... SIMILAR TO A PULSE. THE CAR 'JUMPS FORWARD' A SMALL BIT BEFORE IT SLOWS DOWN TO A STOP. I FIND THE 'JUMPING' ISSUE VERY UNSETTLING. IT IS LIKE THE CAR ACCELERATES SLIGHTLY EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE USING THE BRAKES AND TRYING TO SLOW. THE MAJOR ISSUE IS THAT THE CAR DOES NOT STOP--THE BRAKE PEDAL FEELS DISENGAGED WHILE IT GRINDS AND PULSES. I HAVE HAD MY CAR SERVICED AND THEY TELL ME IT IS THE ABS AND THERE IS NO PROBLEM. BUT OBVIOUSLY THERE IS A PROBLEM AND OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE AS WELL. I HAVE DRIVEN THE 2005 COROLLA MODEL, AS WELL AS OTHER CARS WITH ABS BRAKES, AND NEVER ENCOUNTERED BRAKE ISSUES LIKE THIS. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE IN MY 2010 COROLLA AND HONESTLY, MAY TRY TO TRADE IT IN EVEN THOUGH I'VE ONLY HAD IT A YEAR AND WOULD BE LOSING A LOT OF MONEY. *TR
Steering, Jan 26, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE VEHICLE BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT FASTER SPEEDS THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES STIFF. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOOSEN UP AS THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE SINCE IT WAS A NEW VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125.
Vehicle speed control, Jan 21, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE BRAKES AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS WERE LOCATED SO CLOSE TO ONE ANOTHER THAT THE CONTACTS FOOT WOULD GET STUCK BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS WHEN SLOWING DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Jan 21, 2011, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP UNTIL IT CRASHED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUFFERED A SERIOUS INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 5,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Vehicle speed control, Jan 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN UNUSUAL INCREASE IN RPMS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES THE RPMS WOULD EITHER DECREASE OR INCREASE RAPIDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RPMS WERE OPERATING NORMALLY AND THERE WERE NO REPAIRS FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO STATED THAT HE SHOULD CONTACT ANOTHER DEALER FOR A SECOND OPINION ON THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,000.