My new 2010 toyota corolla has a problem when driven on the interstate. the car wobbles and i am constantly steering to keep it going straight. it doesn't seem stable--as if it's being buffeted by high winds even though it's a calm day. i am afraid it is going to veer off the road and therefore i have tried to avoid driving it on the interstate. i have spoken with the dealership and was informed that all the corollas are like that and it will only be fixed if there is a recall. *tr
I just bought a brand new 2010 toyota corolla 6/28/10. it has serious steering wandering problems. i took it to the dealer today(7/1/10, and they confirmed but did not fix the problem. when i got home, i looked it up on the web and see that there have been numerous complaints about this problem. what can i do? *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that whenever he drove the vehicle over 60 mph, the steering wheel became loose and difficult to control. he constantly had to correct the steering wheel to keep it straight. he called the dealer and scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle inspected. he had not spoken with the manufacturer when the complaint was filed. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage was approximately 300. the failure mileage was approximately 20.
Tl*the contact leased a 2010 toyota corolla. when the contact was driving over 40 mph or more the steering wheel independently caused the vehicle to move to the left and right. he experienced the failure with a previously leased toyota corolla. the vehicle was replaced; yet, he continued to experience the steering failure with the replacement vehicle. the manufacturer was notified but they have not returned his call. the failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 982.
I have a brand new corolla 2010 i bought this may of 2010. if i drive on the freeway, i have to continuously control the way the car moves. it will not go straight in the lane. the car will wander and its like the wind is hitting my car. i'm returning it this week, but i really hope this will get fixed soon. *tr
I bought a new 2010 corolla le the fourth of april 2010; test drove it etc. everything seemed to be just fine i did a long trip to the niagara falls trip approx 1600 miles round trip. during the trip, i could tell something was wrong with the steering. i found that i had to focus on the road because the car would slowly change lanes. i though it was the wind or something else. i have to drive my car 80 miles every day it is a continuous battle when driving in the highway. i have had the car back to the dealership three times, one of the technical guys has laugh on my face and told me that i have to drive your car with two hands and focus one hundred percent on the road. that means you can open your windows, turn on the radio, etc. the dealership has already performed three alignments on the car and they could find anything and the car still has the same issue. like the technical people on toyota say 'we can fix it if we can not find the problem'. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving up an incline approximately 55 mph, the contact applied extreme force numerous times to the accelerator pedal before acceleration would occur. the failure occurred after the recall remedy repair was performed on the vehicle associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v017000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). in addition, there were several times the vehicle would pull in the opposite direction and wander unintended. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failures. the vehicle had been driven six times since the recall repair due to the significant concern of the potential safety hazard. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was approximately 40.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated when driving at approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel would not stay balanced in a straight line. the vehicle would veer in either direction. the contact stated the failure was worse when driving in snow or windy weather conditions. the dealer advised the vehicle was operating as designed. the failure persisted. the dealer test drove and was able to duplicate the failure. an investigator was sent on behalf of the manufacturer to further inspect the failure. the investigator performed a visual inspection and advised there were no failures. in addition, the contact stated the brakes would feel spongy and would often fall farther into the floorboard than normal. the contact would have to apply steady, repeated pressure in order for them to work properly. the dealer advised there were no failures within the brake system. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 500 and the current mileage was approximately 2,100.
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
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
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle would swerve to the right and left. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was functioning normally. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 25 and the current mileage was 43,749. updated 03/05/14*lj the consumer also stated the vehicle would hesitate at times, and it wouldn't accelerate. there was a burning smell coming from the vehicle, an issue with the ignition and the front end.
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
Just purchased new 2010 toyota corolla 4 days ago and i'm having steering difficulty at speeds of 60+ mph. the car is very difficult to keep centered in the lane and it constantly sways left and right. steering correction is needed every few seconds to prevent unintended lane changes. it feels as if the car is being bounced around by strong winds, but no wind is present. the car feels out of control at highway speeds and i am very concerned as to its safety. *tr
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
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
2010 toyota corolla le - wandering of vehicle while traveling at highway speeds. alignment is also off. *tr
I have a 2010 corolla and had steering difficulties. at hitting highway speeds, it would feel like the wind was blowing my car into the other lane, yet the wind was not blowing. on 4-25-2010, my car jerked right while going 43, causing me to hit a ditch, go airborne, hit a telephone pole, do a 360 and land back on it's wheels. my car is now not drivable and not repairable. before the accident i thought it was the wind blowing my car, but moments after the wreck i knew it was something more. seeing others having the same problem, i now know what happened. *tr
I just took my brand new 2010 corolla on the highway for the first time last weekend. it was as if wind was blowing the car back and forth. if you left the wheel in one place, the car would still veer as if you were slightly turning the wheel one way or the other (constant correction required). also, on the trip back i had a full car with 5 normal sized individuals. the car veering was much worse. it was as if the tires were very low also. just a feeling of not having control over the car. *tr
I purchased a 2010 toyota corolla s 4/22/10 .on the 70 mile drive home , i noticed that the car wandered alot as if it were being buffeted by wind. at times the car would even cross the center line into oncoming cars. this is a very dangerous problem with this steering. my 2009 didn't have this issue. if any policeman were following me ,they would probably assume i was drunk. *tr
I'm also making a followup to my original complaint #10302584. these corolla's have a serious built in problem! you (odi) started an investigation in feb. stating 168 complaints on the steering in 09 and 10 corollas, there are now almost 500!!! 95% of them say the same thing! car wanders, feels like it's windy when it's not, car steers on its own, wanders both left and right, feels like it',hydroplaning, constant correction needed, feels like i don't have control, and on and on and on. why don't you have toyota send a questionnaire out to corolla owners and ask them how their car drives on the highway? i saw a friend driving one almost identical to mine today and asked him how his handled on the road and he described the same feeling. i suggested he tell the dealer and also file a report on this site. the dealer says toyota is investigating but nothing is happening yet. couldn't odi speed this up a little. i took mine in at 400 miles and they said nothing was wrong and offered me 14000 trade in against a used camry (i paid 17800) now , at 7000 miles they offer 12500 i'm bleeding bad and don't know what to do. please help me and other corolla owners. thanks for listening to my rant. *tr
I am a new owner of a 2010 toyota corolla. i am experiencing steering problems on the expressway where the car wants to drift from side to side and requires constant correction by the driver to maintain proper control. this is an ongoing occurrence and not due to any particular road conditions. i contacted my local dealership where i purchased the car and they said that they have not had any other similar complaints even though researching the internet i found that others were experiencing the same problem. it also stated that there were less than 100 complaints, so i wanted to make sure that i reported mine. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the steering wheel does not stay in a straight line while driving over 30 mph. the vehicle began to move from the left to the right. while driving over 30 mph it took greater effort to keep the steering wheel straight. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the steering eps needed to be replaced, but the part was on back order. the dealer was unable to provide a date that the part would be available. report 1007080021 was filed with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 8 and the current mileage was 4,966.
2010 toyota corolla steering unstable to drive. *tr
At highway speeds my cars steering feels as if it were a windy day, it takes a lot of correction of the steering wheel to keep the car straight. it has even swerved to other lanes before almost causing me to crash. the car feels unsafe and toyota needs to acknowledge this problem before any injuries occur. *tr
Purchased a 2010 toyota corolla le at the end of december 2009...in addition to the floor mat recall (official recall notice, for same, finally received from toyota corp. in today's mail) & the unintended acceleration problem (already had part retrofitted to gas pedal; even though toyota never sent a recall notice)...an ongoing problem still exists with the automatic steering: when driving at a high rate of speed, having to "wrestle" with the steering wheel in order to keep the car within the lane; constant movement / veering of vehicle because of unusual / unacceptable steering wheel vibration. stressful driving due to having to grip the wheel which is in constant motion; fearful of losing control of the automobile while traveling at 65+ mph in highway traffic. have contacted dealership, on 2 separate occasions thus far, to find out if they can rectify this issue. being told that toyota headquarters has not sent a repair recommendation to their dealers & the service depts, currently, do not know how to repair the problem. i'm fully aware that toyota issued a press release stating that they are "investigating" this problem; unfortunately, just not fast enough. requesting that nhtsa require a deadline date for toyota to come up with a "fix" for the automatic steering problem(s) evident in this model vehicle & a recall be issued for same. it is an extremely hazardous condition & could cause catastrophic accidents, if it hasn't already. *tr
Steering complaint. i just purchased a used 2010 toyota corolla for my 60 mile daily freeway commute. the steering is very concerning to me as it seems like i have to struggle to keep the vehicle straight. it's almost as if it's floating and being blown in the wind, except there's no wind actually blowing outside. this is very noticeable (and concerning) due to my long commute. *tr
I bought a toyota corolla 2010 le on 04/03/2010, and when i drove it on the freeway first time, i was shocked/scared the way was steering/handling. i almost had two accidents with it because of the steering issue. when i drove it on the freeway i saw that the car is loosing balance (the back car shakes), i found stability problems (as if i drive in strong winds), and big steering problems (as i learn to drive a tricky bicycle). to get and maintain an almost control on the car direction i have to focus my actions as my corolla has only two wheels like a bike. i almost act as an equilibrate for a rope dancing. the experience of driving my corolla showed that i have limited control over it, and most control i lost when i had to use sudden brakes at high speed - it was like on the ice. back jumps and i stir in same direction; back jumps again in the other direction and i change the steering in the other direction too, and so on. these events occur almost every time i drove with speed around 60 miles/hour on the freeways that are not straight. the consequence is that i am afraid to drive my new car because i am not able to control it, and i risk an accident. i went to toyota dealer, they said that they know the situation from other customers too, but nothing they can do about it. please investigate this issues until is not too late, and people make accidents and injure. thank you. *tr
I leased a 2010 toyota corolla le on 4-2-2010. the first time driving on the highway was very scary. i could not keep the car going straight. it felt like a strong crosswind constantly blowing the car around. i have an appointment at the dealer on 4-19-10. *tr
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
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
Our 2010 toyota corolla wanders all over the road like you are driving in a heavy cross wind. the dealer says it is the road but we drive approx. 3000 miles a month on a lot of different roads and is the same. *tr
Steering concern with 2010 toyota corolla; complaint consists primarily with the points; experienced of being buffeted via a strong wind would be an accurate description. often correcting movement of the car, as if alignment is non-existent. dry steering noise & vibration on turning at speed of 10, 30, 40 max mph. *tr
2010 toyota corolla le. steering issues as noted by others - going straight/staying in lane, pulls to either left or right and wanders, floats, feels like a wind gust hitting the car etc. at various speeds although it is more noticeable at speeds above 40mph. this causes an unstable feeling and need for driver to correct. car was purchased on 3/31 and i have not taken it back to the dealer at this time. making arrangements to do so. car has less than 400 miles. have experienced this from the time of purchase. *tr
2010 toyota corolla - when you go highway speeds it steers itself. i almost hit a bus today. its had this steering issue since the purchase date. i've taken the vehicle to get serviced at the vero beach,fl toyota dealer twice but the problem persists. *cn
I have a 2010 toyota corolla. i am scared to drive it on the highway. the steering is very sensitive and i cannot keep it on the road if over 65 mph. it feels like your are hydroplaning, the wind is blowing you all over the road. my boyfriend followed me home and said it look like i was doing dwi on i-95. if the wind blows just a little bit, you are all over the road. this is very dangerous, i have taken it back to the dealer 3 times. the first time the salesman explained it was electrical steering and i will get use to it. the second time was with the technician who wouldn't go with me on the i-95 and twice the alignment. the 3rd time 2 days later and that is when they couldn't help me and said they logged it with toyota. i am very mad and upset. i feel i purchased my car in good faith and now i am stuck with a car costing $353 amonth for the next 5 years, that is a chore to drive on the highway. this is my 3rd toyota in 20 years. i am very upset because i didn't drive any other vehicle before purchasing this vehicle because i trusted toyota. i have logged a complaint with office of consumer affairs under the lemon law and with the manufacture. i feel i have been betrayed by toyota b/c they were aware of the problem and lied to me the first 2 times. my name is [xxx], i can be contacted at [xxx] and my email address is [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
While driving my 2010 toyota corolla at highway speeds, the car drifts unpredictably and suddenly, with no apparent cause. i have noticed this as an issue since soon after purchasing it in july 2009. as a result of these steering issues, i have often come frighteningly close to cars in the lanes on either side of me, and i am afraid that this will actually cause a high speed accident at some point in the future.
I traded in my 2009 corolla le and purchased a 2010 corolla le two weeks ago. while driving this car at highway speeds, i am having a very difficult time keeping the car from wandering. it feels very much like i am driving in a strong cross wind although this occurs during all wind conditions. this car is exactly like the car i traded in except that my old car didn't have this steering issue. the dealer said that they are waiting to hear from toyota about a fix and that they were certain that they couldn't fix my problem at this time. i was told to inquire again when i bring my car in for it's 5,000 mile oil change. hopefully i'll still be alive to complain at that time. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla le. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v023000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). the very next day, the vehicle drove over a curb without driver intent. on a separate occasion, while driving at an approximate speed of 45 mph, the steering wheel uncontrollably began veering from left to right without driver assistance. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the dealer could not duplicate the failure. the dealer stated that there were no repairs available to correct the failure. the owner stated that he would not drive the vehicle over 1700 miles. the approximate current and failure mileages were 3,437.
We purchased a 2010 toyota corolla. we did not notice the power steering problem right away. after driving it for about a week the power steering would start floating when the wheel would be straight. it is very dangerous because if you do not hold the steering wheel tight the vehicle floats into other lanes and onto the shoulder. i have taken it twice to the dealership now just to be told that the vehicle is within their requirements and that there is no problem with the steering. they refuse to admit that something may be wrong and state that the corolla now has electronic power steering which is why it feels that way. no car should steer you off the roadway when it is driving straight. this is not normal and toyota is refusing to acknowledge the problem. no one has been injured yet and no accidents have happened because you have to constantly keep correcting the wheel when the vehicle is moving.
My 2010 toyota corolla pulls like the alignment is off but on both sides regardless of road grade. gale toyota of enfield, ct were i bought the car first said it just needed to be broken in, then when they were fixing the acceleration recall i told them it's still there they said that's normal, finally they did the alignment and said its fine. still had the same issue with no improvement. as i rite this, lynch toyota of manchester actually test drove it and confirmed that the car is almost un-drivable at highway speeds. two hands are needed at all times over 40mph. i will see what they come up with when i return to pick the car up today. this problem is ongoing and constant regardless of the date of indecent entered.
.the steering on my 2010 corolla is hard to control. the vehicle feels like it is wandering on the road and it is difficult to correct. the problem is much worse at highway speeds above 60mph. driving the car in crosswinds is difficult and scary due to the "floating" feel of the steering. *dt
I just bought a new 2010 toyota corolla. upon taking it up to highway speed the first time i noted a "drifting" in the steering that seemed unusual (car rides fine for a while then drifts right or left causing you to over steer it back). i drove it for the rest of the day and the next day and am certain that something is wrong with the steering. the dealer said it is the new electronic power steering but it sure seems unsteady. something is wrong and these cars should be recalled. *tr
I know there have been some issues reported on power steering in 2010 corollas, and i have experienced something like this. we have noticed "wandering" while driving down the highway quite often. it will wander one direction and then when you straighten it back out, it will do it again. it will go both directions, so it's not alignment. i decided to pay very careful attention last time i drove it. while going highway speed of 60mph, i was heading straight, on a straight road. i felt the steering wheel tighten up a little and then the wheel itself turned about 1 inch from where i was holding it. this happened several times in about a 5 mile stretch and then it stopped. i didn't have any more issues with it the rest of my trip, which was about 160 miles. i have called our local toyota dealership where i bought it and they told me to bring it in so they could inspect. i got it back the next day and only a few miles were put on and they claimed nothing was wrong, so we have not had anything done to correct the issue. *tr
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
Takata recall.........toyota has almost a year to fix this problem. please make it where my friends can ride in the front seat. this is ridiculous. i purchased this car because of toyota's safety rating march 2010, the next day there was a recall and it has gone down hill since. i paid cash money for my car and cannot afford to purchase another. if the airbags or any other safety recall is not fixed asap and something happens i or my heirs will own toyota! and takata! get busy!!!!!! nothing happened yet but does it have to?
I have a 2010 toyota corolla. when i am driving on the highway and reach speeds of over 40 mph it is very hard to keep the car in a straight line or in the proper driving lane. the car begins to sway as if it is being buffeted by hard winds. often it takes two hands on the steering wheel to get control of the car's swaying motion and just when you think you've got it corrected, it sways again and can easily overcorrect itself. *tr
While driving my corolla, even i do not hit the gas pedal, the rpm stays around 2000 and sometimes it started to stuck around 3000 rpm for 15 to 30 seconds than goes to normal. i had difficulty to slow down in busy traffic, because even i hit the brakes it does not cut the gas so the engine still tries to run and the car still tends to go, so i am not able to slow down or it takes time to slow down. i am driving my toyota in the 5th gear and around 3000 rpm. when i need a sudden stop, i let go the gas pedal and hit the brake. the etcs commands high idle even i hit the breaks; the pistons are still working (the engine is still running in gear) with 3000 rpm so i am not able to slow down or stop. this is a serious safety problem. how come ecm would command for high idle from time to time? how can i stop the car or slow down in need while ecm is commanding high idle? it is impossible to have a proper control on the car when ecm commands high idle. who can give me guarantee that it would not get stuck in higher idles? (because it used to stuck around 2000 rpm and right now it also started sticking around 3000 rpm). when i get close to a curb or to an exit i stop hitting the gas pedal assuming the car will get slow but since it sticks at high rpms the car does not get slower when it is in the gear. *tr
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
Vehicle steering does not feel right. cannot keep car driving straight. it feels as though it is windy, when it actually isn't windy. vehicle is brand new, just a couple of days old. this occurs when i drive faster than 50 mph. called dealership and told them of problem, and they have not had any experience with such problem. i then searched online and found many people complaining about the same issue with the same car. 2010 toyota corolla s. *tr