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.
Vehicle speed control, Jun 7, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED BACK INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP MARCH 22, 2010 FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MODIFICATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 2,500 UPDATED 07/27/10*JB ...UPDATED 02/11/15 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE APPROACHED A STOP A STOP SIGN,: TRAVERSED THE INTERSECTION, ENTERED THE PARKING LO, TRAVERSED A LAWN AND THEN STUCK A FENCE. UPDATED 03/02/15*JB
Service brakes, Air, Jun 4, 2010
AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES ON MY 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA, THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO MOMENTARILY SURGE BEFORE SLOWING DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON OTHER OCCASIONS AS WELL. THE DURATION OF THE SURGING SENSATION IS VERY BRIEF. *TR
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 4, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING RECURRING BRAKE AND STEERING FAILURES. REPEATED PRESSURE WOULD HAVE TO BE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,020.
Vehicle speed control, Jun 3, 2010
2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER STATES DISCONTENT WITH TOYOTA AND THE HANDLING OF RECALLS AND REPORTS PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BACK IN FEB 2010 AFTER HEARING THE DISAPPOINTING NEWS ABOUT TOYOTA DEFECTS. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AS THE DEALER SAID SHE WOULD WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF THE NEWS BREAKING. SHE HAD TO CONSTANTLY CALL THE DEALER TO GET HER VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE TWO MONTHS AFTER THE RECALL HAD ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Jun 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 20-25 MPH AND APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP. AS HE PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE FROM THE STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. SUDDENLY, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AT A RAPID RATE OF SPEED. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE REPAIRS WERE MADE UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V023000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL). IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, HE WOULD HEAR A LOUD UNUSUAL NOISE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE BRAKE FAILURE AND THERE WERE NO FURTHER REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,865 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,904.
Vehicle speed control, Jun 1, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE PARKING, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARRANT. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A POLE AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER BACK, CHEST, SHOULDER AND ANKLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING AN ASSESSMENT OF THE DAMAGES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 7,192.
Other or unspecified, May 28, 2010
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING- COURTESY COPY OF LETTER FROM SENT TO TOYOTA RE SAFETY ISSUE WITH TOYOTA COROLLA *TGW 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONSUMER LEARNED THAT AN ADVANCED BRAKE OVERRIDE SYSTEM HAD BEEN DEVELOPED FOR THE 2010 MODELS AND IT IS CURRENTLY BEING INSTALLED IN ALL COROLLA'S NOW BEING MANUFACTURED. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE INQUIRED ABOUT HAVING IT INSTALLED IN HIS VEHICLE, HE WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR COROLLA'S MANUFACTURED BEFORE THE SYSTEM WAS DEVELOPED. THE CONSUMER STATED HE WILL NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE UNIT IS INSTALLED IN HIS VEHICLE. *JB
Steering, May 28, 2010
I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE SELLING DEALER TWICE AND AN ADDITIONAL DEALER ONCE. I TOOK IT IN FOR WHAT I DEEM AS UNSAFE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WANDERS EVEN WHEN HOLDING THE WHEEL LOCKED STRAIGHT WITH BOTH HANDS. THE DEALERS CHECKED ALIGNMENT AND SAID ITS THE NATURE OF THE ELECTRONIC STEERING. MY WIFE WONT DRIVE THE CAR FOR FEAR OF HOW IT FEELS. *TR
Power train, May 27, 2010
2010 RECALLED TOYOTA COROLLA TRANSMISSION FAILING- NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY LOOSES POWER THEN JERKS FORWARD WHENFINALLY SHIFTS. HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY AND ALL THE TIME ON STREETS AND FREEWAYS TOYOTA NOT PROBLEM FOUND I WAS ADVISED BY TOYOTA THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION DUE TO THE THROTTLE BODY WIRE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS NO FIX AT THIS TIME. CAR IS GOING BACK TO CORPORATE TOYOTA FOR 2ND INSPECTION ASKING FOR NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE THIS CAR. DRIVIBILITY OPERATIONS UNSAFE. *TR
Steering, May 25, 2010
THE VEHICLE PULLS, YOU HAVE TO CONTINUALLY CORRECT THE STEERING TO STAY IN THE LANE. MORE NOTICEABLE THE FASTER THE SPEED. A LONG DRIVE MAKES MY KNUCKLES TURN WHITE AND MY SHOULDERS HURT. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS THE WIND, BUT THE MORE I DRIVE IT THE MORE NOTICEABLE IT IS. *TR
Steering, May 25, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STEERING WOULD BECOME HARD TO TURN AND INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO INDEPENDENTLY PULL IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE IN THE 2010 MODEL COROLLA VEHICLES AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS CURRENTLY WORKING ON A REMEDY TO ADDRESS THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES DUE TO THE CONTACT'S CONCERNS REGARDING FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,715 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,150. UPDATED 07/19/10. *LJ UPDATED 10/12/10 THE CONSUMER STATED AN UPDATED STEERING COMPUTER WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE, WHICH HAS MADE A BIG DIFFERENCE. UPDATED 10/19/10*JB
Steering, Equipment, Traction control system, May 25, 2010
PURCHASED A NEW 2010 COROLLA. DRIVING HOME FROM WORK LAST WEEK, I HAD TWO SERVICE LIGHTS ON (MY CAR HAS 1400 MILES ON IT). THE STEERING IN THE CAR SEEMED "LOOSE" AS I DROVE HOME, BUT WHEN I WENT TO TURN ON MY STREET, THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT TURN AND THE ABS FAILED. I HIT A CURB ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD DAMAGING A STRUT AND AN ALLOY WHEEL. MY LOCAL DEALER, LAKELAND TOYOTA, TOLD ME IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM BUT THAT I NEEDED TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD NO IDEA WHY THOSE TWO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON. I AM CURRENTLY TRYING TO WORK WITH TOYOTA CORPORATE TO GET THIS RESOLVED IN A MANNER THAT I WILL FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR. KIND OF HARD TO DO WHEN THEY REFUSE TO ACCEPT THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. *TR
Steering, May 24, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUES TO RECUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 0. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,400.
Steering, May 24, 2010
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA XLE. I HAVE NOTICED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE IS IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER NORMALLY. APPARENTLY THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING IS OVERSENSITIVE OR SOMETHING BECAUSE YOU CANNOT KEEP THE CAR GOING STRAIGHT WITH NORMAL STEERING INPUT. IF A HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER WERE TO FOLLOW THIS CAR FOR ANY DISTANCE, HE WOULD THINK THE DRIVER WAS IMPAIRED. I HAVE OWNED TOYOTA VEHICLES FOR 20 YEARS AND HAVE BEEN VERY SATISFIED, BUT THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. *TR
Steering, May 24, 2010
TOYOTA COROLLA 2010 STEERING UNSTABLE TO DRIVE SPECIALLY FREEWAY DRIVING. EVERY TIME YOU DRIVE IT FEELS LIKE IT WANT TO GO LEFT OR RIGHT. WENT TO BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND TRY IF THEY CAN FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID NOTHINGS WRONG WITH THE CAR IT IS JUST A LIGHT CAR. I TOLD THEM I USED TO DRIVE A SMALL TOYOTA YARIS AND IT IS MUCH MORE STABLE TO DRIVE THAN THE COROLLA I JUST BOUGHT. PLEASE DO HELP ME! THE CAR IS BRAND NEW. I'M STARTING TO LOOSE MY TRUST WITH TOYOTA. *TR
Steering, Tires, May 23, 2010
I JUST BOUGHT A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA LESS THAN 30 DAYS AGO. I BELIEVE THE STEERING IS EITHER GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR AT LEAST CAUSE US TO GET A TICKET FROM DRIFTING IN AND OUT OF OUR LANE OF TRAFFIC. I AM 32 YEARS OLD AND HAVE BOUGHT AND DROVE TONS OF VEHICLES SO I AM NOT AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER. I OWN A 1988 TOYOTA PICKUP THAT IS EASIER TO KEEP IN A STRAIGHT LINE THAN THIS CAR. BEFORE I WAS READY TO PURCHASE THE CAR I DID SOME RESEARCH AND SAW SOME COMPLAINTS ABOUT HOW HARD IT WAS TO KEEP THEM DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST PEOPLE JUMPING ON THE TOYOTA RECALL BANDWAGON TRYING TO GET SOMETHING FOR NOTHING. I ALSO FIGURED IT WOULD BE A PERFECT TIME TO BUY A TOYOTA AND GET A DEAL BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEMS THEY ARE HAVING. WHEN I MENTIONED THE PROBLEM TO THE DEALER WHILE TEST DRIVING THE CAR HE SAID " I HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING. IT PROBABLY WILL JUST TAKE SOME GETTING USED TO." IT HAS BEEN A MONTH AND THEIR IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. IT IS VERY VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP IN A STRAIGHT LINE. IT IS ALMOST SO SENSITIVE THAT JUST PUTTING YOUR HANDS WHEEL WILL CAUSE A SLIGHT CHANGE IN DIRECTION. THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP THE CAR IN A STRAIGHT LINE DOWN A STRAIGHT ROAD IS TO TAKE YOUR HANDS OFF THE WHEEL. IF IT IS WINDY THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO CORRECT FOR DIRECTIONAL CHANGES THAT ARE NOT HAPPENING. IT DRIFTS HORRIBLY BAD DURING EVEN SMALL WINDS. I KNOW IT IS NOT JUST MY DRIVING HABITS. WE JUST MOVED FROM PALMER ALASKA AND ROUTINELY DROVE A 1990 FORD ESCORT, AND THE 1988 TOYOTA PICKUP IN WINDS OVER 50 MILES AN HOUR WITH EFFECTS LESS THAN THOSE IN THE 2010 COROLLA. *TR
Steering, May 23, 2010
HIGH SPEED STEERING IS VERY SENSITIVE. MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH. OVERSTEERING IS COMMON. THE CAR CHANGES LANES WITH JUST 1/2" OF MOVEMENT ON THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR
Steering, May 22, 2010
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) [XXX] MAY 21, 2010 HERITAGE TOYOTA SHELBURNE RD. DEAR HERITAGE TOYOTA, I AM RETURNING THE TOYOTA COROLLA I PURCHASED FROM YOU LESS THAN 30 DAYS AGO. I EXPECT A FULL REFUND AS PROVIDED BY STATE AND FEDERAL STATUTES. I FIND IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT TRACK STRAIGHT. IT TOO READILY REDIRECTS ITSELF FROM A STRAIGHT PATH, DRIFTING ALTERNATELY FROM TO RIGHT OR LEFT. MY DRIVING TIME IS SPENT INTENSELY CONCENTRATING ON CORRECTING THE RIGHT AND LEFT ADJUSTMENT THE VEHICLE HAS MADE ON ITS OWN. IT FEELS LIKE I AM DRIVING ON RAILS THAT I DO NOT HAVE CONTROL OVER OR THAT I AM DRIVING ON THE CREST OF A SEVERELY CROWNED ROAD AND THAT I MUST CONSTANTLY REDIRECT THE VEHICLE BACK UPHILL TO THE TOP PF THE CROWN.. THE STEERING DOES NOT HAVE A SWEET NEUTRAL SPOT; IT IS AS IF THE VEHICLE IS ALWAYS TRYING TO TURN AND IT MY JOB TO CORRECT ITS TURNING. THIS HAPPENS ON ALL ROADS AND AT ALL SPEEDS. IT HAPPENS BOTH WHEN I AM HOLDING ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND CONCENTRATING ON CORRECTING, AND ALSO WHEN I RELAX MY GRIP FROM THE WHEEL AND LET THE CAR 'TRACK' ON ITS OWN. THERE IS NO TIME I AM NOT WORKING TO KEEP THE CAR ON THE ROAD. IN ADDITION TO THE TYPICAL/USUAL TASK (THE JOY OF DRIVING) OF STEERING TO KEEP THE CAR ON THE ROAD, I AM FORCED TO ALSO STEER TO COMPENSATE FOR THE RANDOM TURNS THE VEHICLE MAKES ON IT OWN. I THOUGHT THE STEERING WOULD 'WEAR-IN' BUT I THINK IT IS GETTING WORSE. THE LAST STRAW HAPPENED YESTERDAY (WHILE I WAS OUT OF TOWN), WHEN MY WIFE DROVE IT FOR THE FIRST TIME, SHE CALLED ME TO ASK ME, 'WHAT I HAD DONE TO THE STEERING, BECAUSE SHE HAD DIFFICULTY KEEPING THE CAR ON THE ROAD.' NOTE: I DROVE MY OLD CAR ON THIS TRIP TO BOSTON BECAUSE THE 2010 COROLLA IS TOO TIRING AND THUS UNSAFE TO DRIVE LONG DISTANCE. [XXX] *TR
Steering, May 20, 2010
2010 TOYOTA COROLLA STEERING UNSTABLE TO DRIVE. *TR
Steering, May 18, 2010
BASICALLY, THE CAR LOSES ALL ITS BALANCE WHEN YOU HIT ABOUT 50MPH ON HIGHWAY. STEERING BECOMES VAGUE. THE CAR DRIFTS LEFT OR RIGHT, AS IF A REALLY STRONG WIND HITS THE SIDES. INSTEAD OF GETTING HEAVIER, STEERING BECOMES SO LIGHT, YOU CAN'T KEEP THE CAR IN THE LANE. IN TWO RECENT OCCASIONS, I ALMOST HIT THE CARS WHICH WERE DRIVING NEXT TO ME, IN THEIR LANES. *TR
Steering, May 17, 2010
I PURCHASED A 2010 COROLLA IN AUGUST 2009. I DID NOT TEST DRIVE THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY BUT RATHER IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE DEALERSHIP. ONCE I STARTED DRIVING THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY, I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING SEEMED TOO LOOSE. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR 5000 MILE CHECK AND COMPLAINED ABOUT IT, I WAS TOLD THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM WAS FINE. I CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTLY DRIVING THE CAR IN SPEEDS GREATER THAN 50 - 55 MILES PER HOUR. I DON'T KNOW HOW ELSE TO DESCRIBE IT BUT IT FEELS LIKE I HAVE LITTLE CONTROL OVER THE CAR. I DEFINITELY HAVE TO USE TWO HANDS TO CONTROL THE CAR AND A SNEEZE OR CHANGING A RADIO STATION CAUSES THE CAR TO DRIFT OR SWERVE INTO ANOTHER LANE. THE CAR DOESN'T FEEL TIGHT TO THE ROAD, IT FEELS LIKE IT IS HYRDOPLANING. DRIVING IN A STIFF WIND IS CHALLENGING. ON THE 10,000 MILE CHECK UP, I COMPLAINED AGAIN AND WAS TOLD THAT MY COMPLAINT HAD BEEN NOTED. I QUESTION THE SAFETY OF THE CAR. *TR
Service brakes, Electric, May 16, 2010
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES GO INTO A CHATTER, WHEN WET, AT LOW SPEEDS, AND DO NOT STOP THE CAR VERY WELL. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 15, 2010
I JUST RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA CONCERNING A 19 STATE RECALL OF 'SSC 90H - CERTAIN 2009-2010 COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX BRAKE SYSTEM VACUUM PORT SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN". THIS NOTICE ADVISES (UNDER "WHAT IS THE CONDITION"? "IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED UNDER EXTREMELY LOW TEMPERATURES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT CONDENSED MOISTURE FROM A POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PVC) PORT MAY SEEP INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM VACUUM PORT ("PORT") AND FREEZE. THE PORT IS LOCATED INSIDE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND PROVIDES VACUUM ASSIST FOR THE BRAKES. SHOULD THIS CONDITION CONTINUE, ICE MAY SLOWLY ACCUMULATE AT THE PORT AND IN THE WORST CASE, ULTIMATELY PLUG THE PORT. AS A RESULT, POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKES WOULD GRADUALLY DECREASE (EVENTUALLY TO ZERO), AND THE INCREASED PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIRED COULD LEAD TO GREATER VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES." "WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?" "IF YOU BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY FOR YOUR VEHICLE TO BE OPERATED IN THE 19 SPECIFIED STATES OR IN THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, PLEASE CONTACT ANY AUTHORIZED TOYOTA DEALER AND ...." THIS DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM IS VERY SUBJECTIVE ("POSSIBILITY OF CONDENSED MOISTURE...", "ICE MAY SLOWLY ACCUMULATE..."IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A POSSIBILITY FOR YOUR VEHICLE TO BE OPERATED..." . I HAVE ALREADY OPERATED THE VEHICLE IN NEVADA (ONE OF THE 19 STATES LISTED). IF THIS IS REALLY A SAFETY CONCERN I WOULD THINK THAT ALL VEHICLES SHOULD BE EITHER A) FIXED WITH THE REDESIGNED AIR INTAKE CONNECTOR OR B) PROVIDE THE VEHICLE WITH A SAFETY WARNING STICKER (PLACED PROMINENTLY ON THE STEERING WHEEL?) THAT ADVISES THE DRIVER THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN FITTED WITH THE REDESIGNED AIR INTAKE CONNECTOR AND THAT VACUUM BRAKE FAILURE MAY OCCUR WHENEVER THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW X DEGREES F (Y DEGREES C) FOR PERIODS GREATER THAN I HOURS. WITHOUT SPECIFICS I DON'T KNOW IF I SHOULD RECEIVE THIS NEW PART, AND IF I ELECT NOT TO, HOW DO I PASS ON THE POSSIBLE EXTENDED LOW TEMPERATURE IMPACT TO FUTURE OWNER(S)? *TR
Steering, May 14, 2010
ON 05/03/2010 AFTER MY DAUGHTER GRADUATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA WE WERE DRIVING TOYOTA COROLLA 2010 FROM GAINESVILLE FL TO FT. LAUDERDALE FL. WE WERE KEEPING SPEED OF THE VEHICLE AROUND POSTED LEGAL LIMIT OF 70 MPH AND EXPERIENCED SOME DIFFICULTIES TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE LANE BOUNDARIES.THIS CAR IS SUPPOSE TO BE DRIVEN BY MY DAUGHTER WHO ONLY NOW IS STARTING TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAYS AND I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY OF THE CAR. WE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE THIS DURING ALL OUR PREVIOUS DRIVING EXPERIENCES WITH OTHER CARS. WE ACTUALLY LOOK AT THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT IT IS SEEMS NOT OUR UNIQUE EXPERIENCE AND MAY BE RELATED TO THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING DEFECTS IN THE NEW ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DEVICE ON THE TOYOTA COROLLA LATEST MODEL. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE PROBLEM BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE FOR SOME TOYOTA COROLLA OWNERS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 13, 2010
I BOUGHT A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA S IN JUNE OF 2009. WHENEVER I WOULD BE DRIVING ON ROUGH AND UNEVEN ROADS AND HAD TO USE MY BRAKES THEY WOULD NOT WORK. THE CAR WOULD KEEP MOVING FORWARD WITHOUT SLOWING DOWN WHEN I WOULD APPLY MY BRAKES. THIS HAPPENED ALL OF THE TIME EVEN AFTER I TOOK MY CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOR THEM TO INSPECT AND FIX THE PROBLEM. I TOLD THEM ABOUT THIS WHEN I WOULD TAKE MY CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND THE MECHANIC ASSURED ME THAT IF THERE WERE ANYTHING WRONG WITH MY BRAKES THAT THEY WOULD FIND IT AND FIX IT BECAUSE THEY DO A COMPLETE CHECK OF MY CAR AND IT FUNCTIONS WHEN THE DO THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CAR DIAGNOSTIC. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL CONTINUED AND I HAD ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON MY CAR 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. MY CAR WAS ALSO TAKEN TO THE SAME TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOR THE SAME PROBLEM DURING TIMES IT DID NOT NEED MAINTENANCE AND AFTER TAKING MY ENTIRE BREAK SYSTEM APART AND STILL NOT FINDING ANYTHING, THEY TOLD ME THAT EVERYTHING LOOKED FINE. HOWEVER, THIS WAS NOT THE CASE BECAUSE THE FIRST UNEVEN ROAD I DROVE ON MY BREAKS DID NOT WORK PROPERLY AND THE VSC SYMBOL IMMEDIATELY CAME ON AND MY CAR STARTED MAKING THIS CONSTANT ANNOYING BEEPING SOUND THAT WOULDN'T GO AWAY. THEREFORE I CALLED TOYOTA TELLING THEM ABOUT IT AND THEY SAID TO BRING THE CAR BACK, SO I DID. THEY SAID THEY FOUND A LEAK IN ONE OF MY HOSES. SOMETHING THAT THEIR CAR DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER NEVER CAUGHT WHEN I INITIALLY COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WHICH EXISTED SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. AFTER GETTING THE CAR BACK THIS TIME THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO IMPROVE A LITTLE BUT WAS STILL MOVING FORWARD WHEN I WOULD BREAK ON UNEVEN AND ROUGH ROADS.....I ALSO TOLD THE TOYOTA PEOPLE THAT THE BREAK PROBLEM THE PRIUS WAS HAVING SEEMED TO BE THE SAME BRAKE PROBLEM MY COROLLA WAS HAVING. ALTHOUGH I AM AWARE THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM IN THE PRIUS IS PROBABLY DIFFERENT FROM THAT OF MY COROLLA, BECAUSE THE PRIUS IS A HYBRID. PERHAPS THERE IS A CONNECTION. *TR