Problems with 2009 Toyota Corolla STEERING

2009 toyota corolla s. special ordered and purchased in 2008. we returned the vehicle to the dealership quickly after purchase complaining about the straight-line driveablity of the car. the problem was more noticeable on the interstate. the car has to be constantly corrected left and right just to be kept straight on a straight stretch of road. my wife and i both are scared of this car. i just feel like i'm going to lose control of this car at a high rate of speed. it's worse when there's a cross wind on the interstate. it happens everytime we drive this car. we work on opposite shifts at the same place, in the next county. so she drives it back and forth the first half of the day and i do the same the second half of the day. it's almost all on the interstate. it's very stressful getting this car down the road. so, the dealership said they compared it to another corolla on their lot and they drove the same. they fixed nothing. gave no explanation as to why it would drive like it did. so we feel helpless and we have no other choice but to keep driving it and paying for it. my wife drives our kids in this corolla and it worries me everytime that she's going to crash it. i just don't know what to do about this since the dealership says that nothing is wrong with it. it's currently got a little over 21k miles on it and it still drives like it did when we bought it. *tr

While following my daughter on an interstate highway, after she got a 2009 toyota corolla, i noted that she had a tendency to drift to the side of the lane, then correct the steering repeatedly. i noted it to her thinking it was a problem with her driving skills. we then switched cars. (i have over 40 years driving experience.) i noted in the rear view mirror that she did not seem to have this problem with my car. i seemed to have no problem keeping the corolla in-lane at high speed. however, i was sensitized to the problem and was paying particular attention to where i was in the lane-something that i am not inordinately focused on normally when driving. i have recently discussed this with her and she now claims that she is having no problem keeping the toyota in-lane. i am reporting this after reading in the news about other people having this problem with this vehicle. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. whenever the contact drove the vehicle at various speeds, he noticed that the steering wheel became very stiff and hard to turn in all directions. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating properly and nothing could be done. the contact has noticed the failure since the day he purchased the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were 30,126.

I was driving on to the off ramp and off the freeway decelerating from about 65 miles per hour. i felt as if a strong gust of wind pushed my car to one side at the same time this occurred the steering wheel jerked to the left pulling my hand with it. at this point i had no idea what had happened i tried to recorrect the wheel and instead it went wildly back to the right. this happened another time within a couple of seconds. the next thing i know the car spun around 180 degrees facing oncoming traffic of cars coming off the freeway at which point the car drifted, hit the curb and rolled into the embankment. the car was totaled. my passengers leg was also injured and we are lucky to be alive. until all this news came out about toyota i had thought that what had caused my accident was strong winds because honestly that is what it felt like when i was driving behind the wheel and on top of that i was traumatized so i never thought about the accident having anything to do with the cars mechanical failure. looking back i don't even believe the wind was even blowing that day that was the first time i drove that car on the freeway after purchasing the car. my sister also drove it once on the freeway and she also mentioned that the steering wheel felt hard to handle. shed mentioned that driving from san jose to san francisco she had to have a firm grip with two hands on the steering wheel because it felt strange. the accident was in 2008 and it was a 2009 corolla. because of the accident we weren't even able to have a chance to determine whether or not the steering wheel actually had a defect. *tr

Steering 2009 toyota corolla, vehicle continually feels as if it's being buffeted by winds, it wanders from center of lane and readily veers from straight trajectory while checking over shoulder for traffic during lane changes. condition is unnerving and uncomfortable, hazardous for young or inattentive drivers. purchased vehicle july 28 2008 and this is a continuous condition. *tr

I was driving straight on the mass pike in framingham, ma, and my car began to lose control. i neither hit anything nor did i lose control of the car. the brakes stopped working and i could not turn the steering wheel. this resulted in my car swerving out of control, hitting the barrier and flipping over. my car landed directly on top of 2 of the 6 air bags i have in my car, and not one airbag deployed after barrel rolling my car. my car is now totaled and i am undergoing physical therapy for severe whiplash to my back and neck. my insurance company has considered the accident a human error, yet i did nothing to cause the accident. my friend who has been a car mechanic for over 20 years feels that it was a mechanical flaw on the vehicle, and does not see how the accident could have been caused by me. i would like to talk to someone regarding a possible manufacturer's error on my new but totaled 09 toyota corolla. *tr

I bought my 2009 toyota corolla late in 2008. i used to use it a lot on the expressway when going to champaign from chicago. i noticed that i had to fight a lot with the car as it felt really loose. it was never a comfortable trip as i had to always hold the wheel super tight or else the car may jump to another lane or into the ditch. i never really looked into it because it was my first car (i had an suv previous to it) and i just thought it was either just me or it was normal that it happened. but just today i saw an article on an investigation being done on the corolla's power steering and it described exactly what was happening with me and my car. i wanted to file a complaint to make sure that this is issue is not overlooked as many drivers as myself may not have realized that what was going on with the steering was a potential problem. to summarize, when i am at highway speeds, i feel as i have to fight with my car or else i may lose control of it and steer off the lane. this never happens in the city. i bought this car brand new and it was an issue from the start and therefore not an issue caused by wear on the tires or the such. please look into this. i never do long distance travel with my corolla due to that issue and if it can be fixed it will be a great relief. by the way, i put a date from around the time i bought the car because it did not give me an option to put any other type of answer, but this issue happens at all times when on a highway. thank you. *tr

Safety problem with steering when driving at highway speeds on 2009 corolla when driving at highway speeds, the car tends to veer to one side or the other, especially when driving along a curve, apparently due to the vague, unresponsive electric power steering system. this causes a sense of loss of control and the need to hold on tightly to the steering wheel to keep the car from veering outside of the lane. this is considered to be a serious safety issue and i don't see how this can be remedied by any adjustment or repair except to recall the car itself and take it off of the road. this occurred the first day i drove the car on the highway. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota. he purchased the vehicle in 2008 and since then he noticed that the steering wheel pulled to the left and right. the vehicle acted as if it needed an alignment specifically while driving over 50 mph it became consistent. he took the vehicle to the dealer twice for the failure who stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. the manufacturer took a report and advised him that they did not have a remedy for the failure yet. the failure mileage was 10 and the current mileage was 31,000. updated 3/30/2010

Since the first day i leased my toyota corolla it has had brake and steering problems. i have brought it back to the dealer within the first week and many times since. the car is all over the road and the brakes go to the floor sometimes. the last time i met with the manager in which he told me it was normal in corollas. they checked alignment and everything was fine but they did replace 2 tires due to them being totally worn after 16k miles. my wife has to drive this car everyday to work. i think the car is unsafe and should be known to others. *tr

Off-tracked driver seat. occurs when brake apply, the seat shift forward. periodically, the seat twist to one side, and body cannot seat straight. dealership replaced a seat-track, but the problem still occurring. steering wheel wanders in speed higher then 50mph. *tr

At highway speeds, the car tends to veer either way left or right and has to be constantly adjusted to stay straight center in the lane. it's been occurring since i bought the car. i thought it was weird at first, but didn't think much of it until more complaints occurred. now, i am in the middle of trying to get it fixed. *tr

2009 toyota corolla steering drifts badly on the highway. the car has to be constantly corrected to maintain a straight line. *tr

In my 2009 toyota corolla, the steering is finicky at speeds about 50 miles per hour. it constantly feels like it is being driven in windy conditions and wanders in the lane, requiring constant steering correction. i purchased the car in may 2008; in june i took it to my local dealer because i thought it had alignment problems. they said the 'light' steering feel was normal and no fix was prescribed. i then wrote a letter of complaint to toyota and received no response. since then, i have just had to get used to it and be conscience of it while behind the wheel. i've always thought that it was unsafe as any time i take my eyes off the road, the car veers to the left or right randomly. now i have been made aware that it might not be 'normal,' but a national concern. *tr

2009 toyota corolla. when traveling over 50 miles per hour, the steering is "loose" or uncontrollable. the vehicle can stray into other lanes of traffic. this has occurred almost everyday since i take the freeway to get to my place of employment. it is my understanding from the dealership that the response is: there is nothing we can do. *tr

2009 toyota corolla steering complain. 1. difficult to keep the car in a straight position while driving. 2. looks like it is lagging behind when turning or driving in a straight position. 3. in a split second, you feel that you are not in control of the steering. *tr

I bought my 2009 toyota corolla in may 2008. from the very first day of ownership, the steering has been very sloppy, especially when traveling over 50 mph while on the highway. the steering seems as if it is over-sensitive and not fine-tuned, but there also could be a major problem with the steering components. when i brought this issue up to my local toyota dealership, they responded by telling me that the steering is supposed to be that way, since it was a new electronic power steering system, rather than a conventional power steering system like in previous models. if the steering is supposed to be that way, then why is it that i have such a hard time keeping my 2009 toyota corolla centered in the lane while driving down the highway. the vehicle wanders all over the road; and if i ever have a twitch or have to sneeze, the car would, most likely, be darting all over the highway because of the sloppy steering. in talking with many 2009 toyota corolla owners, this problem doesn't seem as if it is minor, as all owners that i talk to have similar problems. i have to keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel, looking straight ahead in order to keep my car in a semi-straight line while traveling down the highway. if i start looking around, scanning for potential hazards that may present themselves, i find that the car is wandering to the left or right without almost any steering input from myself. i would appreciate if the nhtsa and toyota would look into this potentially serious problem with the steering with the 2009 toyota corolla so that all owners of this vehicle would actually be able to have a stress-free drive while operating this vehicle. *tr

2009 toyota corolla electric steering faulty. vehicle is dangerous to drive. difficult to keep car straight, constantly veers to the left or right. will not track straight. a constant fight to stay in your lane. *tr

Steering the car at highway speeds (over 55 mph) is difficult. feels like something is trying to push the car out of the drive lane. this occurs all the time (i have a 3 hr round trip commute at highway speeds) and has since vehicle was purchased. have an appointment w/dealership, but in a phone conversation was told by service rep that it was my problem, not the car and that an appointment was not necessary. rep (forgot name) stated that putting sand bags in trunk would solve problem. i have replaced the tires and had the alignment checked but the situation has not changed. *tr

Purchased 2009 corolla in april 2008 - some major complaints are provided: (1) family does not feel safe in car - a lot of stress, pain and inconvenience to continue to have car serviced - dissatisfied with car's performance. (2) electronic power steering (eps) - car sways and cannot stay in straight line - noticeable on a daily basis - dealership tried to correct - still drifting - complained - dealership changed wheels/tires - swaying still exists - dealership said i just needed to "get use to the new eps" (3) loud cabin noise - car was advertised as being quiet - a lot of road noise (4) rattling noise - manifold pan bolt fell out - bolt was replaced (5) involuntary acceleration - accelerator pedal was replaced after "reinforcement fix" did not work. (6) owned 2003 and 2004 corollas that did not have as many problems. *tr

I own a 2009 toyota corolla. i have noticed many other complaints about the steering "wandering". when we purchased this vehicle we were told about the new electric power steering. i have not liked the steering since day one but i thought that's just the way it was. when driving the car the vehicle does "wander" from left to right. you have to constantly move the steering wheel back and forth to keep the car going straight. *tr

I bought a 2009 corolla in april of 2008. shortly after purchasing the vehicle i noticed the steering felt funny but i had never owned a toyota before and thought it may just be something i would have to get used to. but the problem just continues to worsen especially at highway speeds. i constantly find myself gripping the steering wheel so tight that my arms and hands start cramping up because you never know what direction the car is going to decide to take you. steering the car becomes very stressful. you can hold the wheel as straight as you possibly can and the car will weave all over the road. i feel very unsafe in this car and i am very concerned for my wife and daughter as this is her primary transportation. i know this problem is not related to tires or the vehicle being out of alignment because the problem has been there from the beginning and since i have replaced the tires and had the car realigned and nothing changed. i own a collision repair facility i'm not stupid like toyota would have us believe. also this is the third major safety concern with this particular vehicle first brakes then accelerator (of which my wife had her first encounter with about a week after we took the car to the dealer and had the recall work done guess it still isn't fixed) now you don't know whether you can keep the car in the lane. i took a chance on a toyota because they had always been reliable and the vehicles seemed to last and now i fully regret stepping foot on the lot and once this is resolved i never will again i can never trust a company again that would lie to me about safety issues. now there is no way possible to get rid of it because these problems have destroyed the value of the car. toyota needs to buy this car back and dissolve the contract that they are in breach of. i bought a car based on quality and safety and was given a death trap. my 1995 suburban is easier to keep on the road. *tr

I purchased a 2009 toyota corolla s model on march 23, 2008. since i have owned this vehicle i have noticed that it is very difficult to keep the car moving straight down the road. for some reason there is a lot of "extra play" in the steering wheel which forces the driver to continually move the steering wheel left and right to keep the car going straight. this is the 3rd corolla i have owned in my lifetime and i have never had an issue like this. it seems there may have been a faulty design plan used when toyota manufactured this new model vehicle. can you please tell me how i should address this issue and what my next steps might be? thank you! *tr

My 2009 toyota corolla steering will drift the car off a straight line at highway speed of around 60 mph and cross over lanes. constant effort is required to keep the car within the lane on highway. this problem exist after delivery of my new corolla, complaint to deal on first service but was brushed off. *tr

Steering on 2009 toyota corolla is loose at highway speeds. feels like trucks passing you all the time. i complained to several dealers, they told me i would get used to it as it is electronic steering. now i see i am not alone with this problem. *tr

When slowing down from 65 mph the whole car shakes out of controll. this does not happen every time but pretty consistent now my check engine and traction controll light stays lit while the esc light blinks. this has happened now three times over past 6 months.