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, Feb 17, 2010
WHEN I DRIVE THE CAR AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE A STRONG CROSSWIND IS BLOWING THE CAR CAUSING ME TO CORRECT THE FEELING OF THE WIND BLOWING THE CAR. IT CAN ALSO BE COMPARED TO THE TIRES BEING CAUGHT IN A GROOVE IN THE ROAD. WHEN I CORRECT THE FEELING OF BEING PUSHED OR PULLED TO ONE SIDE THE VEHICLE OVER CORRECTS ITSELF CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO SLOW DOWN OR PUT A VERY FIRM TWO HAND GRIP ON THE WHEEL TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT. AFTER I TRY TO KEEP THE WHEEL STRAIGHT THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO DO THIS SIDE TO SIDE MOTION FOR A FEW MORE SECONDS ON ITS OWN. *TR
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 17, 2010
ON NOVEMBER 27, 2009, I BOUGHT A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA FROM LAKE CITY, FL TOYOTA. WHILE STOPPED AT A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT, I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL MOVED DOWN MORE LIGHT AIR WAS IN THE BRAKES. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. I ALSO HAVE HEARD A RUBBING SOUND WHEN I TURN MY STEERING WHEEL. THAT HAS HAPPENED TWICE ALSO. MY FIRST PAYMENT IS NEXT MONTH AND I AM VERY UPSET ABOUT THIS. I AM TAKING MY CAR INTO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN LAKE CITY, FL IN THE MORNING. *TR
Service brakes, Electric, Feb 17, 2010, crash
I HAVE TOYOTA COROLLA 2010, BOUGHT IN AUGUST 2009. I HAD A BRAKE PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR EXISTED FROM THE BEGINNING. MY PROBLEM WITH BRAKE WAS FIRST LIKE A SUSPICIOUS CASE AND INITIALLY UNBELIEVABLE FOR ME.THAT'S WHY I WAS DOUBT AT FIRST! I NEVER BELIEVED 2010 COROLLA (I AM OWNER) COULD HAVE THIS PROBLEM. SO I PUT OFF WITH THAT FOR A WHILE. HOWEVER, I REALIZED THE FACT AFTER TRAVELING TO CALIFORNIA TO VISIT MY SISTER AND I RENTED A CAR (VOLKSWAGEN) OVER THERE. WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE CAR, I FOUND OUT HOW SHARP THE BRAKE OF THE CAR WAS. AT THAT TIME I FELT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SHARP AND PROPERLY-WORKING BRAKE AND FAILED BRAKE. OTHER UNUSUAL EXPERIENCE WITH THIS COROLLA IS THAT WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE CAR IN UNEVEN ROADS THE BRAKE WAS GOING DOWN COMPLETELY WITH GENERATION OF SUCH ODD SOUNDS LIKE CRACKING OF TWO PIECES TOGETHER! THEREFORE I REALIZED SOMETHING REALLY WRONG WITH THE BRAKE. THE BRAKE BEING WEAK AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I CALLED TOYOTA DEALER AND TOLD THEM THE PROBLEM. ALSO, IN TRI-MONTHLY SCHEDULES FOR CHECKING THE CAR, I TOLD THEM I DO NOT LIKE THE BRAKE, IT IS NOT GOOD, NOT SHARP, SLOW TO ACTION, BUT THEY TOLD ME WE CHECKED EVERYTHING AND ALL IS FINE! NOTHING DONE TO FIX THE BRAKE FAILURE. UNFORTUNATELY THERE ARE NO ANY RECORDS OF THESE CONVERSATIONS TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, JUST I HAVE A RECEIPT THAT SHOWS I BROUGHT THE CAR FOR CHECKING AND THEY CHECKED IT. AFTER THAT, I CONTINUE TO DRIVING, BUT ONCE AGAIN, I REALIZED THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. MY NEXT APPOINTMENT FOR BRINGING THE CAR FOR CHECKING WAS FEBRUARY 7TH ON SUNDAY. I WAS GOING TO TELL THEM I CAN NOT STAND WITH THIS PROBLEM AND I AM CONCERN ABOUT THIS, BUT UNFORTUNATELY I GOT AN ACCIDENT ON FEB 2TH. I WAS IN SLOW LINE, MY SPEED WAS SLOW (NOT MORE THAN 25M/H), HOWEVER, WHEN THE CAR AHEAD OF ME STOPPED, I COULD NOT STOPPED CORRESPONDINGLY DUE TO PRE-EXISTING BRAKE FAILURE. I HIT THE REAR OF THE CAR. FORTUNATELY THE POLICE OFFICERS MENTIONED THE ISSUE OF "BRAKE FAILURE" IN THEIR REPORT. *TR
Steering, Equipment adaptive/mobility, Feb 17, 2010
I BOUGHT A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA FOR MY AWAY-FROM-HOME COLLEGE-STUDENT DAUGHTER. WE WERE AWARE OF THE FLOORMAT PROBLEM WHEN WE BOUGHT THE CAR AND TOOK DELIVERY ON OCTOBER 28, 2009. THE ACCELERATOR ISSUE BECAME KNOWN IN JANUARY, 2010. THE POWER STEERING ISSUE JUST BECAME PUBLIC THIS WEEK. I DROVE THE CAR FOR TWO WEEKS AFTER TAKING DELIVERY TO CHECK IT OUT FOR ANY MANUFACTURING DEFECTS AND TO BREAK IT IN. I DID NOT NOTICE ANY UNUSUAL BEHAVIORS FOR ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN DURING THIS BREAK-IN PERIOD. HOWEVER, I DID NOTICE WHEN I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE WHILE DELIVERING THE CAR TO MY DAUGHTER THAT THE ELECTRICALLY-ASSISTED POWER STEERING HAD AN UNUSUAL VAGUENESS TO IT. THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS BEING BUFFETED BY HIGH WIND OR TURBULENCE FROM FOLLOWING A TRACTOR-TRAILER TOO CLOSELY, EVEN THOUGH THE WIND WAS CALM AND THERE WERE NO TRUCKS WITHIN ONE MILE OF ME. AS I MADE VERY MINOR COURSE CORRECTIONS AS THE ROAD CURVED OR TO CHANGE LANES, IT FELT LIKE THE STEERING WAS BEING OVER-BOOSTED, WHICH CAUSED A BIGGER PATH CORRECTION THAN INTENDED OR EXPECTED. THEN I GOT A SIMILAR REACTION IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION WHEN I TRIED TO CORRECT THE OVER-CORRECTION. I THINK IT WOULD BE FAIR TO SAY THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FELT AS IF IT WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT WHEELS WITH A ROPE. THE CAR HAS GOODYEAR EAGLE RS-A TIRES; I HAVE HAD SEVERAL SETS OF THESE TIRES OF DIFFERENT SIZES IN THE PAST, AND DON'T BELIEVE THEY ARE A PROBLEM. I HAVE DRIVEN OTHER VEHICLES WITH ELECTRICALLY-BOOSTED POWER STEERING AND AND I DON'T RECALL SUCH BEHAVIOR. INDEED, I HAVE A CLASS B CDL TO DRIVE MOTORCOACHES AND THE OLDER ONES WITH OVER 1/2 MILLION MILES ON THEM HAVE MORE DIRECT STEERING. THIS SITUATION HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT; I JUST WANT TO WEIGH IN ON THE POTENTIAL PROBLEM. I HAVE OFFERED MY DAUGHTER ANOTHER CAR TO DRIVE, BUT SHE INSISTS ON DRIVING THE COROLLA. *TR
Steering, Feb 17, 2010
TOYOTA COROLLA 2010 STEERING ISSUE. CAR DOES FEEL LIKE IT COULD GO OUT OF CONTROL. FEELS LIKE A STRONG WIND IS BLOWING AGAINST THE CAR. MOSTLY AT A HIGHER SPEED. LIKE WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I DON'T HAVE VIN NUMBER BECAUSE I TRADED THE CAR IN. MY WIFE ALWAYS FELT LIKE SHE WAS GETTING CAR SICK. *TR
Steering, Feb 17, 2010
TOOK DELIVERY OF MY NEW 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA ON JANUARY 13TH, 2010. I AM EXPERIENCING STEERING PROBLEMS WHERE THE CAR DRIFTS/SHIFTS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITHOUT ANY INPUT. FEELS LIKE A STIFF WIND PUSHING THE CAR FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER. *TR
Steering, Feb 17, 2010
BOUGHT 2010 COROLLA IN SEPT 2009, NEW FROM FACTORY. NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMED VERY LOOSE AND UNRESPONSIVE FROM THE DAY WE TOOK POSSESSION. TOLD SALESPERSON WHO SAID IT WAS 'NORMAL'. NEWS MEDIA NOW REPORTS STEERING ISSUES WITH 2010 COROLLAS - FILING COMPLAINT TO REGISTER WITH ODI. NO CRASH OCCURRED, BUT STEERING SHOULD NOT BE THAT LOOSE ON A NEW CAR. PLANNING TO TAKE INTO DEALER NEXT MONTH FOR EVAL. *TR
Steering, Feb 17, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO CONTROL. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. HE HAD TO PULL THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH IN ORDER FOR IT TO CONTINUE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE TOW END ALIGNMENT WAS A LITTLE OFF. THE DEALER ALIGNED THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,500. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
Steering, Feb 17, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, HE NOTICETHAT THE METRIC POWER STEERING DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO LUNGE FORWARD AND THE CONTACT HAD TO CORRECT THE STEERING WHEEL SO IT WOULD MOVE OUT OF THE LANE. THE DEALER TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS NORMAL FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESPOND IN THAT WAY. HE HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER TO DATE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 120.
Steering, Feb 17, 2010
I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA THAT HAS RIGHT AT 4000 MILES ON IT. AT ANY HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH, THERE IS A DEFINITE PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. AT FIRST I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE THE CAR IS SO SMALL THAT THE WIND WAS MOVING IT AROUND ON THE ROAD. AFTER DRIVING IT FOR OVER A MONTH NOW, IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME I AM ON THE INTERSTATE. YOU HAVE TO WORK TO GET THE CAR TO STAY CENTERED IN YOUR LANE, OR LOOK AS THOUGH YOU ARE A DRUNK DRIVER SWERVING FROM CENTER LINE TO SHOULDER. THIS ISSUE HAS MADE ME THINK TWICE ABOUT DRIVING THE CAR. I ALSO JUST READ THAT TOYOTA HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS ISSUE AND I BELIEVE IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. I BOUGHT THIS NEW CAR FOR RELIABILITY AND NOW I AM CONCERNED WHETHER OR NOT I SHOULD EVEN BEING PUTTING IT ON THE ROAD AND PUTTING OTHER PEOPLE AT RISK. SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS WHETHER IT BE AT THE HANDS OF TOYOTA MOTOR CORP. OR THE NHTSA. EITHER RECALL THE COROLLAS PARTS OR GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK THAT I PAID FOR A RELIABLE CAR THAT IN FACT IS NOT RELIABLE AFTER ALL. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 17, 2010
ON FEBRUARY 15, 2010, I DROVE MY 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA FOR A SHORT ERRAND NEAR MY HOME. I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I PROCEEDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. TO KEEP THE CAR UNDER CONTROL, I GENTLY PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR A LITTLE THEN PRESSED GENTLY ON THE BRAKE. WHEN I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE TO RETURN TO NORMAL SPEED, THE CAR IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED WITHOUT MY TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR. I PUSHED HARD ON THE BRAKE AND STOPPED THE CAR. THEN THE CAR RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATION. ALL THIS OCCURRED WITHIN 10 MINUTES OF LEAVING MY HOME. AT NO TIME DID I GO MORE THAN 25MPH. THE PAVEMENT WAS DRY. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 250 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. NO, I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY LETTER FROM TOYOTA ABOUT THE RECALL. AFTER THE INCIDENT, I CALLED THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE IN CA. THEIR RESPONSE, OOPS I SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN A LETTER BUT ADMITTED NONE WAS SENT. THEY WILL CONTACT MY DEALER. 2 OBSERVATIONS ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE, IF MY HARD BRAKING DID NOT WORK THE CAR WOULD HAVE KEPT ACCELERATING, THE SURGE WAS POWERFUL. ALSO, THE ENGINE DID NOT REV, THE CAR JUST SEEMED TO GET A SIGNAL TO ACCELERATE TO A CERTAIN SPEED. YES, THE EXPERIENCE WAS SCARY AND DANGEROUS. BEFORE, I WAS WILLING TO GIVE TOYOTA THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT, BUT IT'S HARD TO SEE HOW MY GAS PEDAL WOULD GET STUCK AFTER 240 DRIVEN MILES. PLEASE, DO YOUR JOB. TOYOTA SHOULD PERMANENTLY TAKE BACK ANY CARE EXPERIENCING THIS ACCELERATION. THESE CARS SHOULD BE PERMANENTLY OFF THE ROAD. *TR
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Feb 17, 2010
WE HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. WE BOUGHT IT FOR OUR DAUGHTER TO COMMUTE TO COLLEGE. IT WAS PURCHASED IN MAY 2009 FROM FREEDOM TOYOTA IN HARRISBURG, PA. AFTER QUESTIONING HER ABOUT ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS PEDAL, SHE SAID THE 'STUCK PEDAL SYNDROME' HAPPENED TO HER ALSO THIS PAST FALL. IT WAS TAKEN CARE OF BY A DEALER IN ALLENTOWN, PA. SHE THEN ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL 'JERKS OUT OF HER HAND' WHEN DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO HER MORE THAN ONCE. THE DEALER IN ALLENTOWN WAS TOLD OF THIS, ALONG WITH THE FACT THAT SHE HAD A PROBLEM WITH HER DRIVER SIDE WINDOW NOT ROLLING DOWN WHEN THE SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED. THIS HAPPENED TO HER ONCE. THIS DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE 2 ABOVE MENTIONED OTHER PROBLEMS. I TOLD HER SHE IS TO DOCUMENT ANY FUTURE ISSUES WITH THIS CAR. I AM ESTIMATING THE INCIDENT DATES. SHE SAID THEY TOOK PLACE IN THE FALL SEMESTER. I DO NOT HAVE THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE AS TO WHAT HER SPEED WAS AT THE TIME THE STEERING WHEEL HAD A HABIT OF JERKING OUT OF HER HAND. I DO KNOW THAT THERE IS HIGHWAY COMMUTING INVOLVED ALONG WITH NON HIGHWAY DRIVING INVOLVED. *TR
Structure, Feb 16, 2010
2010 TOYOTA COROLLA - TRUNK FALLING ON MY HEAD AS I TRIED TO TAKE OUT GROCERIES FROM THE TRUNK. IT HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES; 2 TIMES FOR ME, ONCE ON MY DAUGHTER AND ONCE ON MY SON. WHEN YOU OPEN THE TRUNK, IT DOES NOT STAY OPEN ESPECIALLY IF THE CAR IS ON AN INCLINE. EVEN ON FLAT SURFACE, IT HAS THE TENDENCY TO CLOSE/SHUT. *TR
Other or unspecified, Feb 16, 2010
IN AN FAUX-ARTICLE AD IN FLORIDA TODAY, A LOCAL FLORIDA SPACE COAST DAILY NEWSPAPER ON 2/12, A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER STATES THAT: "EVERY VEHICLE ON THE DEALERSHIPS LOT IS FULLY QUALIFIED FOR SALE. ANY NEEDED REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE..." IT GOES ON TO STATE: "IN THE MEANTIME, SALES CONTINUE ON TOYOTA'S FULL LINE OF VEHICLES. THOSE AFFECTED BY THE RECALL WERE FIXED QUICKLY, THANKS TO SWIFT DELIVERY OF NEEDED PARTS BY TOYOTA." THE AD THEN EXPLAINS HOW OWNERS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING DRIVEN CAN MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE THEM FIXED "WITHIN THE NEXT 90 DAYS". THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS! TOYOTA IS MAKING STATEMENTS THAT THE CUSTOMER COMES FIRST, THE CEO LOOKS LIKE HE'S ABOUT TO FALL ON HIS SWORD... YET THEY ARE REPAIRING VEHICLES ON THE DEALERSHIP'S LOT TO PREPARE THEM FOR POSSIBLE SALE BEFORE THEY REPAIR CUSTOMER'S VEHICLES THAT ARE BEING DRIVEN EVERY DAY??? THAT REALLY MAKES IT SEEM LIKE TOYOTA'S FIRST PRIORITY IS ITS CUSTOMER'S SAFETY AND SATISFACTION, HUH? MY MOTHER-IN-LAW DRIVES A 2010 COROLLA. I CALLED THE DEALER SHE PURCHASED IT FROM AND ASKED IF THEY WERE SELLING NEW COROLLA'S AT SIGNIFICANT DISCOUNTS. THEY ASSURED ME THAT THEY WERE. I ASKED ABOUT THE RECALL SITUATION, AND WAS INFORMED THAT IF THE CAR I SELECTED HADN'T BEEN REPAIRED YET, THEY WOULD TAKE CARE OF IT WHILE I WAITED. I THEN ASKED IF MY RELATIVES COULD BRING THEIR COROLLA IN FOR REPAIR AND WAS TOLD: "NO, WE ARE WORKING ON CAMRY'S FIRST. WE ONLY HAVE ENOUGH PARTS TO FIX THE COROLLAS WE HAVE ON THE LOT." HOW CAN THEY FIX INVENTORY BEFORE ADDRESSING CUSTOMER VEHICLES??? *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 16, 2010
ON 27JAN10, I DROVE HOME AND PARKED THE CAR UNDER THE CARPORT BEFORE AN ICE STORM HIT OKLAHOMA WITH NO ISSUES. ON FRIDAY 29JAN10, I HAD TO MOVE MY CAR TO SHOVEL THE SNOW FROM THE DRIVEWAY AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I MADE SURE EVERYTHING (DEFROSTER, FAN, ETC) WERE OFF AND TRIED AGAIN. IT WOULDN'T START AND SOUNDED LIKE THE ENGINE WAS ALMOST STARTING BUT NOT QUITE. I TRIED A 3RD TIME AND IT FINALLY STARTED. ALL THREE ATTEMPTS WERE SEVERAL SECONDS LONG. THE DASHBOARD WOULD NOT LIGHT UP AND AFTER ABOUT 5 SECONDS, IT FINALLY LIT UP BUT THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT AND VSC ICON LIGHT WERE ON AND THE VSC OFF LIGHT WAS FLASHING. I LET IT WARM UP FOR A WHILE AND THE LIGHTS STILL DID NOT GO AWAY. I MOVED THE CAR TO GET THE SNOW OUT OF THE WAY AND PARKED IT IN THE SAME PLACE AGAIN. THE FOLLOWING MONDAY, 1FEB10, I DROVE TO WORK WITH THE SAME 3 LIGHTS LIT UP ON ROADS THAT HAD SOME ICE. I FISHTAILED IN TWO INTERSECTIONS AND I'VE FELT THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL KICK IN ON WET ROADS LAST YEAR BUT IT NEVER KICKED IN THAT DAY SO I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT I DID NOT HAVE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. I DROVE TO WORK AND FIRED OFF AN E-MAIL TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP BUT I COULD NOT COME IN UNTIL WEDNESDAY 3FEB10 AND BY THEN, THE LIGHTS WENT AWAY ON THEIR OWN. THEY DID, HOWEVER, FIND A CODE AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A "CAMSHAFT TIMING" CODE OR SOMETHING OF THAT SORT BUT THE ORIGINAL CODE THAT CAUSED THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT TO COME ON WAS ALREADY KICKED OUT OF MEMORY. THIS WAS THE FIRST AND ONLY TIME THIS EVER HAPPENED. THE DEALERSHIP RESET THE CODE FOR THE CAMSHAFT TIMING CODE BUT NOTHING ELSE WAS DONE EXCEPT RECORD IT IN MY FILE AT MY REQUEST IN CASE IT HAPPENS AGAIN. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT SOME PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM COME UP WHEN IT'S COLD AND WET. FOR YOUR INFORMATION, THE OKLAHOMA MESONET SITE SAYS THAT THE HIGH/LOW TEMPERATURES ARE: 27JAN10 66F/43F, 28JAN10 46F/28F, AND 29JAN10 25F/19F. WE HAD RAIN AT FIRST, THEN SLEET, THEN SNOW DURING THAT PERIOD. *TR
Steering, Feb 15, 2010
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN LIGHT TO MODERATE WIND THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTION. VEHICLE WILL CONTINUALLY WANDER AND REQUIRES CONSTANT CORRECTION TO MAINTAIN DESIRED DIRECTION OF TRAVEL. *TR
Steering, Feb 15, 2010
MY CAR WANDERS WHEN I DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY, MAKING IT HARD TO STAY IN LANES. *TR
Steering, Feb 14, 2010
UNINTENDED VEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT FEELS LIKE A GUST OF WIND HITTING THE CAR ALL THE TIME. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Feb 13, 2010
FEB. 15, 2010 TO: NATIONAL HIGHWAY SAFETY ADMINISTRATION RE.: DEFECT IN TOYOTA COROLLA I RECENTLY REPORTED TO BOTH MY LOCAL TOYOTAL DEALERSHIP AND TO TOYOTA MOTOR SALES USA (NATIONAL CUSTOMER RELATIONS, 9001 SOUTHWESTERN AVE, DEPT. WC11; TORRANCE, CA 90509) THAT THE PLAY ON THE TRUNK LID ON OUR 2010 COROLLA WAS SO LOOSE THAT EVEN THOUGH THE TRUNK LID WOULD BE PUSHED ALL THE WAY UP, A SUDDEN GUST OF WIND WOULD SEND IT FLYING DOWN ON WHOEVER WAS LOADING ITEMS INTO THE TRUNK. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO MY WIFE. ON ONE OCCASION THE LID CAME DOWN ON MY WIFE'S HEAD AND AGAIN ON HER ARM ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED PHOTO SHOWING THE EFFECT OF THE LID BEING BLOWN DOWN ON HER ARM. THE DEALER AGREED THAT COMPARED TO THE TRUNK LID ON MY CAMRY, THE LID ON THE COROLLA DID INDEED SWING TOO FREELY AND THAT THE CAUSE WAS A DESIGN FLAW AS THE LID WAS FUNCTIONING WITHIN THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS . THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT I CONTACT TOYOTA. I DID THAT, EXPLAINED THE SITUATION, AND WAS ASSIGNED CASE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE REGARDING THIS DESIGN FLAW. PERHAPS YOU CAN CONVINCE TOYOTA TO REDUCE THE "PLAY" ON THE TRUNK LID SO THAT WE CAN ACTUALLY USE THE TRUNK OF THE CAR WITHOUT EXPERIENCING INJURY. *TR
Steering, Feb 13, 2010
CAR WILL PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, AND THEN WHEN YOU TRY TO STRAIGHTEN IT VIA THE STEERING WHEEL IT WILL OVERCORRECT AND PULL TOO MUCH IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. WHENEVER DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY OR HIGHWAY, THIS HAPPENS. WE HAVE TO CONSTANTLY KEEP OUR HANDS FIRMLY GRIPPED ON THE STEERING WHEEL OR ELSE THE CAR WILL START DRIFTING. THIS HAS BEEN A CONSTANT ISSUE SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN DEC 2009, EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT. THE ALIGNMENT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, AND THIS OCCURS EVERY SINGLE TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 13, 2010
2010 TOYOTA. RECALL *TR
Steering, Feb 13, 2010
FROM THE DAY I PURCHASE THE CAR (A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA) AND DROVE IT OFF THE LOT WITH ONLY 16 MILES. I NOTICED THAT THE CAR WOULD CONSTANTLY OVER CORRECT AND ATTEMPT TO DRIFT OUTSIDE ITS LANE AT HIGH SPEEDS (ABOVE 45 MPH). AT FIRST, I THOUGHT IT WAS SIMPLY A NEW CAR BREAKING IN AND MY BROTHER'S CAR (A 2008 MAZDA 3) SHOW THE SAME BEHAVIORS BUT QUICKLY WENT AWAY THE MORE HE DROVE (AROUND THE 500 MILE MARK). HOWEVER, THIS DID NOT OCCUR IN MY VEHICLE AND I AM CONSTANTLY HAVING TO DEAL WITH THE OVERLY SENSITIVE STEERING OF THE CAR. THIS IS HAS AN AFFECT OF TIRING ME OUT FROM ALL THE OVER CORRECTION. CURRENTLY, I HAVE GARAGED THE TOYOTA AWAITING WORD FROM THE DEALER ON THE GAS PEDAL REPAIRS AND USING MY OLDSMOBILE. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS ISSUE RESOLVED. I HOLD NO ILL WILL TOWARDS THE DEALERS, IN FACT I FEEL BAD THAT THEY ARE CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE. I CERTAINLY WOULD LIKE TOYOTA TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. *TR
Steering, Feb 12, 2010
STEERING ISSUES......VEHICLE BEGINS SHAKING AT SPEEDS OVER 35 MPH. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 12, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OF 3 MPH OR MORE, THERE WOULD BE A SUDDEN INCREASE IN THE RPMS WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE PEDAL WOULD OFTEN RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION VERY SLOWLY. THERE WOULD ALSO BE INSTANCES WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD FEEL AS IF IT WAS LOSING POWER WHILE TRAVELING DOWNHILL, AT ANY SPEED, ALSO CAUSING A SUDDEN INCREASE IN RPMS. THE DEALER INSTALLED A CUT METAL BAR TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V023000; COMPONENT: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THERE WERE NO FURTHER REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 2,376.
Steering, Suspension, Feb 12, 2010
MY 2010 COROLLA WANDERS IN THE LANE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. CONSTANTLY MAKING CORRECTIONS TO STAY IN THE LANE. *TR