This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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I bought a new 2010 Toyota Corolla S and realized that I can't control the steering at speeds over 50mph. This problem was noted, to my salesman, the same day I purchased the car. My whole family, including myself, made a living selling cars. I've driven in many different cars and know when something isn't right. The Corolla's steering is dangerous and unsafe to be on the road. The dealership service manager even noted that there is a steering issue, but Toyota doesn't have a fix. I talked to a representative at Toyota's corporate office, but he told me they can't help until their is a problem. When I drive on the express way the car's steering is unpredictable, unsafe, and defective. I'm forced to drive this car because it's my only means of transportation.
I recently purchased a 2010 Corolla on February 3, 2010. I was driving down the road tonight from work and my car started drifting to the left. It was extremely hard for me to stay in the proper lane. It appears if the car was drifting by itself, and I was on the verge of losing control. By researching how to report this problem I noticed there were many complaints on this same situation. Toyota is putting may lives into danger, this issue needs to be investigated immediately. What are my options regarding this issue" is returning/exchanging this car a possibility at this time due to the fact I have only owned this vehicle a week" I feel very unsafe driving this vehicle. My family is in extreme risk, I would like someone to call me immediately regarding this situation.
Bought my new 2010 Corolla S on Dec. 28th, 2009; noticed how the steering was odd, but thought it was my imagination. It seems to drift on it's own left and right - like it's being blown around by a gust of wind - but the wind isn't blowing! this happens every time I drive the car. Each time it does this veering maneuver I look at the surrounding trees to see if they are being blown too - but they are not. I have just over 1,000 miles on this vehicle and I feel like I've been scammed by Toyota. This is my first official complaint and I will call the dealership tomorrow.
2010 Toyota Corolla, steering problems. Car feels like it is out of alignment when traveling at highway speeds and veers sharply when braking, at any speed, or if car goes over a bump in the road, at any speed. Intermittent rattling noise coming from steering column. Have taken car to dealership 6 times but am told they cannot duplicate the problem. Problem is continuous.. also intermittent rattling noise coming from front drivers wheel area when traveling on rough roads and when braking. Toyota dealership also cannot duplicate the problem. Steering problems began as soon as I purchased the car and have continued ever since. Underbody rattle began Jan 1, 2010 and is intermittent. Car does not feel safe when driving at highway speeds.. am told by Toyota that car is perfectly safe to drive... I am not convinced.
We have a new 2010 Toyota Corolla with about 3,000 miles on it. The steering on this car is "strange" -- it has little to no road feedback and seems to have "dead spots" in it -- you have to give it more effort to get pass these. The result is that it is difficult to keep it in a steady/smooth line when driving on the highway -- you need to make constant corrective movements to the steering wheel. The fact that there is no road feel/feedback contributes to this problem. While I need to enter a date to proceed with this complaint form, this steering issue occurs at all times since we have owned the car. We also have a 2002 Toyota avalon -- and its steering and road feel is great.
- Potomac, MD, USA
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I bought a 2010 Corolla on January 15, 2010. I am not pleased with the way it steers. At first, I attributed it to being a new car as everything has to be broken in. However, after nearly 4 weeks, it's still the same. The car is very hard to drive in a straight line. The steering wheel seems extremely tight. The least little thing will cause the car to veer to the right or left. It requires excessive grip on the wheel. It's like fighting wind all the time. And when the wind is blowing, it's very difficult to handle. Is this situation being reported by other Corolla owners" and if so, will the issue be investigated" my daughter is the primary driver of this vehicle and she says she experiences the same issue. We've not experienced any accidents or incidents, yet! it's a scary situation.
I was just reading this article on msnbc about 2010 Corollas (www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35314540/ns/business-autos/) and yes! I have had this happen to me as well. The car veers to the left and right, and does make it difficult to stay in the lane. It doesn't occur all the time however. I haven't noticed if it only occurs going over a certain speed, or how to reproduce on a consistent basis. All I know, is that it is most definitely a problem!
1) 2010 Toyota Corolla sport steering is non-responsive and lacks any feedback or on-center feel. Car is very difficult to keep on track, especially on the highway, and requires constant correction to stay in the lane. Steering wheel does not return to center when turning at higher (>35mph) speeds. 2) the condition is always present. 3) car was brought to the dealer and was re-aligned after 500 miles. Condition changed very little and is still present.
Corolla 2010 with 4,000 miles. Can not drive in straight line for much without having to correct with constant force to the right. Car keeps going to the left. In a second I find the car getting to the other lane.
2010 Corolla S I travel through mountain roads and I have noticed that the steering at speeds above 60 mph becomes loose and car wanders in lane. Steering also makes noise when parking in steering column.
2010 Toyota Corolla at highway speeds car wanders badly, hard to steer, very weird feeling of no control of vehicle. Not just one time but numerous times.
I bought my 2010 Corollas on Jan 13th. When I drove it home for the first time, I found it was very hard to keep it in the center of the lane at highway speed. I had to keep adjusting my steering wheel. I took it back to the dealer two days later. They made some adjust and it is not that bad now, but the problem still exists. I think this problem is more serious than the gas pedal problem, because this affect driving immediately and directly. Toyota says that this is how eps is designed, and we have to adapt ourselves. But no matter how the steering system is designed, moving straight forward should not be an issue.
I purchased 2010 Toyota Corolla S in November of 2009, and since then I am having problem with the steering wheel. I can not keep the vehicle driving straight on the freeway, I think it is very dangerous.
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. She stated that while driving approximately 70 mph the steering wheel exhibits a jerking motion. The failure occurs every time the vehicle is driven. The contact stated that after 24 hours they could not duplicate the failure. She has had two other people drive the vehicle who confirmed that they also experienced the steering wheel malfunction. There have been no repairs done to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 260 and the current mileage was 1559.
I recentle purchased a new 2010 Corolla. Like others, it seemed to drive fine on a test drive. The first time my wife drove it on the highway her arms were tired after 25 miles trying to keep it straight. I've since driven it many times in different conditions and it veers all over the road. I took it back and the dealer said it was within specs, but they tweeked it to the limit. It didn't help. Having to concentrate so hard on keeping this car in a straight line may keep a person from avoiding another type of hazard or dangerous situation. Dealer refuses to recognize a problem, however two employees (one salesman and one tech) told me they noticed the same thing on other Corollas.
We purchased a 2010 Toyota Corolla in Sep 2009. The day after we purchased the vehicle we noticed the eps system was very erratic, causing constant corrections. This is more noticeable at highway speeds, therefore on the "test" drive, we didn't realize the extent of the problem. The car has been taken back to the dealer three times with no resolution. We have contacted Toyota with the problem and their response was "the operation of the vehicle is within design specifications." This is a very dangerous situation. Toyota designed and manufactured a vehicle with a steering system that is unstable, distracting and unsafe. For a company that advertises safety and reliability, I would think they would be responsive to so many safety concerns with the Corolla's electronic power steering system. Even the technicians agree there is a problem with the design. We would like to see some resolution for this problem before someone is fatally injured.
My 2010 Toyota Corolla is unsafe, because of its steering mechanism. The car stability is unsafe at highway speeds, because it drives all over the road. It feels like I'm driving on black ice, constantly, trying to compensate for the over steer. This problem occurs everytime drive on the highway. This will cause a accident if I continue to drive this car. I took my car to the dealership only to hear them say that the car is within spec.
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- Estero, FL, USA