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. *tr
Steering problems with my new 2010 toyota corolla. the car seems to wander on the road while driving. *tr
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. *tr
I was just reading this article on msnbc about 2010 corollas (http://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! *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving 65 mph he was unable to keep the vehicle in the center lane because the vehicle veered to the left and right side of the lane. the toyota dealer was called and stated that they would send a representative to pick up his vehicle and perform a diagnostic test. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 714.
2010 toyota corolla - steering wheel moves right or left automatically above speed of 40 mph. *tr
I rented a 2010 toyota corolla in ft. lauderdale, fl. car had about 5,000 miles. while driving on i-95, the car swerved to the left. steering was difficult to control. however, the problem did not repeat itself on the return trip later that day. *tr
I have 2010 toyota corolla (vin# [xxx] ) purchased on oct 31 2009 from sansoneautomall, nj. there is a problem with the steering column initially which started with some unique sound, then from feb 2010 i was seriously facing steering freeze (will get harden) only 15-20% of steering moves when in 0' speed, for this i have visited my dealer service center 3 times but there is no use. only with lot of disappointment and arguments saying "what is the reason to buy a brand new car to get problems" i was requesting to solve my problem. they simply said, there is nothing we can do if you have no other mean to commute its upto you and if you want you call toyota head quarters for this. i even spent lot of time in calling main toyota nr but simply i get voice message that "there is huge volume of call waiting please wait". i really wonder when i/anyone buy a car from dealer and if they cannot receive me assist me properly "where from i get the justice????". recently i found two more new problems they are: in a slope road car picks-up acceleration and maintains speed as if it is cruised and once i apply break after a while the speed comes to normal position other prob- fuel indicator stuck up to full level indi' even the fuel is low. with this i'm day by day getting depressed as i spent quite lot of savings (money) on the car to avoid any hassles buying a used car, but unfortunately its a disaster to me. i request to provide me needed solution to fix my depressing situation. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
I own a 2010 toyota corolla, which my 19 year old daughter drives, which is involved in the gas pedal recall. she also describes an steering problem -- difficulty keeping the car from veering, has to hold steering wheel tight to keep it straight, describes it like car is sliding on ice. when i asked our toyota dealer service dept advisor about it he said to check the tire inflation. i now see that this is a complaint from others. i am concerned that this car is not safe for her to drive! she drives it to and from college on interstate 95 and says this problem occurs at all speeds, especially 45 and over. *tr
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
My car wanders when i drive on the highway, making it hard to stay in lanes. *tr
2010 toyota corolla has major issues with steering. changed tires and issues still persists. i can not control the car unless i always over correct the steering. hard to keep in lanes on the freeway. also brakes seems to be soft at times and not enough power to make an emergency stop. *tr
I have a 2010 toyota corolla that frequently has a strong gas smell and on 3 different occasions the steering has given me a sense of control loss similar to the sensation of hydroplaning. *tr
Unintended veering at highway speeds. it feels like a gust of wind hitting the car all the time. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated she is having so many issues with this vehicle and she is afraid to drive it. the contact stated she has took the vehicle back to the dealer because of the steering, she says they told her the steering was not centered and they said they fixed it but she says she is still having the same issue. while driving 45 mph or more she finds it hard to steer the vehicle. the vehicle always pulls to the left or pulls to the right on it's own. she stated that the dealer says she just needs to get use to driving the vehicle and to drive at a 5 and 7 position. the failure mileage was 1,320. the current mileage was 1,370. updated 04/22/10. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle over steers at highway speeds. updated 05/05/10
I have been taking my corolla to the dealership almost every week since 01/28/2010 and every week i complained about how the car was drifting side to side and how on low windy days i have to fight the steering wheel to keep it in its lane at speeds above 65mph. and every time i take it over there they say "well the car is working to factory standards" and they will send me on my way. i have had my brakes bled and my car alignment done twice and the car only has 2000+ miles on it. so i took the car back to the dealership from where i bought it and they gave me this cust states vehicle is all over the road at highway speeds like the computer is driving the car on its own ~|~performed health check on all systems. no trouble codes stored. test drove vehicle on 10 mile trip and ~|~vehicle performed as designed at this time. please direct customer to toyota at 1-800-331-4331 if they have any other questions. so i took the car back and called the # to them and they said since the tech could not find the problem then there is no problem. bull. so on 03/01/2010 i took my car back in to the dealership to have someone go on a drive with me and i made sure it was a windy day so they can see how hard it is to keep the car centered in its lane. the mechanic that went with me said oh i see what you are talking about he even had a hard time keeping the car from wondering off. so he said well it could be the tires are not to the right pounds. i said nope i had the air done to factory standards of 35psi all around. so he said he will need the car for over a day and scheduled appt for me to come in i took it back on 03/03/2010 and haven't had my car back since then. they still have my car in the shop as i type. so there is definitely a problem with the car. i feel like i can hurt or even kill someone in the car because of it. i have had more problems with this car and its not even 60 days old yet. plus i already ...
I was going to work when my brakes stopped working, steering wheel locked, and car accelerated straight into a fence. both my mother and i were injured. i got a toyota specialist to look at the car, it took them three and a half weeks after the accident to send that specialist to look at the car. he then said the car was safe to drive. after i got my car back from the body shop i took the car to the toyota dealership where i got it to get the brakes fixed and the accelerator pedal fixed. i have gone twice already and my brakes still aint fixed and giving me problem. *tr
My new toyota corolla 2010 - when driving on the highway (60+ mph), the vehicle will all of a sudden start to wander back and forth in the lane, for a few hundred yards. then as quickly as it started, it stops. the wandering has almost created 4 collisions so far. this needs to be looked at before someone gets seriously hurt, as these problems are happening at hi speeds on the highways. *tr
I recently purchased a 2010 toyota corolla. the car has a very loose steering system. when you are driving at speeds under 45 mph the steering is very unresponsive and extremely light to turn. at highway speeds the car will move around the lane without moving the steering wheel. the car seems to pull from side to side similar to the alignment being out of line, but it goes both ways in an almost jerky motion. at first i thought this may have been changes in the road conditions, but the car will do it on completely smooth and flat pavement. no corrective actions have been taken. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that whenever he his drove the vehicle over 30 mph it began to drift from side to side in the lane without any assistance. the vehicle was uncontrollable but when driving it is was very subtle but noticeable since the contact was unable to keep the vehicle in the center of the lane. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer to diagnose the failure. the failure mileage was 560.
Steering drift at highways speeds 50 mph + happens off and on as i'm driving down the highway, i hold the steering wheel straight and it will start to merge either left or right, it happens on straight roads and curvy roads. *tr
I was making a routine turn and lost control of steering. it only happened the one time, police report said car rolled two or three times, total loss to car and injury to driver. i don't remember exactly the cause other than i lost control. can't say any of the recalls did or did not cause the accident. my primary complaint is that i paid for front and side airbags, and none deployed on a car that rolled two or three times. why am i paying for equipment that is not effective? if a car rolls over at minimum the side airbags should have deployed. i would also think this would trigger the other air bags. with all the recalls how would we know if any of these contributed to the crash? i understand the rollover rating applies to the stability of the car, but rating the safety in a rollover accident should also be rated. why don't air bags deploy automatically when car hits sides or the roof? we paid for safety and reliability of the toyota, but it appears that the extra money is wasted. *tr
I purchased a brand new 2010 corolla at toyota city, mamaroneck, ny on 8/31/09. i felt vibration in the steering mechanism, a strange feeling in the brakes, heard a noise in steering wheel, and a strange feeling in the way the car rode immediately when turning and brought the car back to the dealership on 10/5/09. i did not bring it back right away due to time constraints, and i felt maybe i needed to get used to the car. i had a 2003 corolla before, and this car felt completely different in its ride. not as tight a ride. on 10/5/09 the car was in the shop all day and they found it had warped rotors and needed new brakes. they told me the car's brakes maybe had gotten wet sitting in the rain, which caused the problem. i felt that was very odd on a brand new car, and with its predelivery inspecting this was missed. they covered the repair. i drove the car again and brought it back on 10/19/09. there was still the same problem, with a vibration in the steering wheel. this time they balanced the tires. again, not clear why they did not do this before. i still heard a noise in the steering wheel and felt the car did not have a tight driving feel. they told me to live with the steering wheel problem. it was how the power assist system worked in the steering wheel. the steering feels completely different from my 2003 toyota corolla. i have felt the brakes do not respond well, and pulsate on engagement, and i feel the car still moves forward, when trying to stop. on 1/23/10 i hit a deer. i live in an area where there a lot of deer and for 18 years have been able to stop and never hit one. not sure what went wrong here. on 2/5/10, green tree toyota in danbury, ct test drove my car for the brakes. said they were fine. i feel i do not have control of this vehicle like i did with other toyotas and feel there is something very wrong with the brakes and steering. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. whenever the contact was driving approximately between 40-50 mph the vehicle slightly pulls to the left direction. the vehicle had not been diagnosed for the malfunction. the failure occurrence has continued since the vehicle was purchased. the current and failure mileages were 2,400.
While driving a 2010 toyota corolla le the steering wheel unexpectedly jerked away from my control. in addition, the power steering and braking system is making strange sounds, such as hissing, pings and cracks. i took the car to toyota dealership and mechanic stated it is probably the electrical system. he also stated that toyota will probably recall car due to complaints with powersteering. due to the above issues and recent recalls on my car, my wife and i don't feel safe and secure in car. we are scared of dying like other toyota owners have in the past. we would like a full refund of $17, 209.97 from toyota motor sales usa. *tr
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
I have a 2010 corolla and until i spoke to another owner i thought this problem may have been me. it seems to me the steering is jumpy or hard to hold a line. i can be driving down the road in what i would call a straight line and the car will sometime jump to the right or left but yet i never moved the wheel. my wife actually thought at one time i was swerving on purpose. *tr
2010 toyota corolla very unstable at speed, steering has no defined center feel, car is all over the road. *tr
1. within 2 weeks of leasing a 2010 corolla, i noticed the car moving to the right or left. seems to want to pull. 2. it has occurred on several occasions sine the lease date of 1/16. thankfully, no consequences. 3. technician test drove and did not find problem. suggested to drive together and it was noted. informed to schedule another visit for wheel alignment. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving 40 miles per hour the contact began to lose control of the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer and was advised that the vehicle was fine. the contact drove the vehicle again and experienced the same failure. the contact was advised by toyota that the problem was caused by the driver. the vin was not available. the current mileage was 3,000. the failure mileage was 1,600.
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. *tr
I was driving down the freeway and slightly turn the wheel to the right and the car turn hard right causing to car to roll over. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that he was driving 55 mph when the steering wheel began pulling to the left and the right and did not stay in the center of the lane. he had to continue correcting the vehicle as he drove. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they test drove it but they could not fix the problem. the toyota manufacturer sent a representative to test drive the vehicle and they were also unable to duplicate diagnose the failure. the failure mileage was 27,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle would sometimes shake and surge forward. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but no repairs were performed at the time of the complaint; the problem was still ongoing. the failure mileage was 27. the current mileage was approximately 7,400.
We have a new 2010 toyota corolla with about 9,000 miles on it. the steering on this car is "strange" making it unsafe-- it is difficult to keep it in a steady/smooth line when driving on the highway at 55 mph or greater -- you need to make constant minute corrective movements to the steering wheel. at times 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! *tr
Car requires excessive steering corrections at highway speed. i have driven many cars in my life. this brand new 2010 corolla wanders left and right while driving at highway speed. i have to hold the steering wheel very very tight and be continuously correcting the steering. dealer services says this is normal but there is nothing normal about this! *tr
Difficulty controlling and steering car at 60 mph going across bridge. there was some wind but not strong enough in my opinion that should have cause me to be so aware of the drifting. *tr
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
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. *tr
My 2010 toyota corolla drifted from lane while driving. i was able to get back into the correct lane, but it drifted back out of lane and i had to reduce speed to properly correct the situation and avoid side-swiping a vehicle. this has happened a couple of times as i drive to work on a major highway. *tr
We purchased a 2010 toyota corolla. the car will drift or veer to left and sometimes to the right. the steering appears unstable. we have returned the car twice to be fixed and were advised it is ok. my husband describes the problem similar to driving an old car with bad tie rods or where the ball joints were shot. he will not allow myself of my daughter who we bought the car for, to drive it. we are fearful of it drifting or veering into another car of semi on the highway. note this is a frequent occurring problem. this began on january 12 when we purchased it and has continued. *tr
2010 toyota corolla, with defective seat and steering apparatus. i have expressed my concern with the manufacture and the dealership with no resolution. *tr
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. *tr
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
2010 corolla is unstable at speed over approximately 55 mph. the car wanders dangerously to left and right, being particularly vulnerable to any cross wind or turbulence from other vehicles. it is not possible to use any vehicle controls (such as turning on the defroster) while driving at highway speeds without having the car veer suddenly off course. the car feels as if it is missing a suspension component in the front end- there is a dangerous lack of stability at highway speeds. i even purchased new tires after only 2000 miles in an attempt to alleviate the problem, but it is the car and not the tires causing the problem. this car is unsafe at highway speeds. *tr
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
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. *tr
My new 2010 toyota corolla s has an issue with staying on the highway. my car seems to pull to the left when i get up to 55-60mph. i brought the car back to the dealer with this complaint and they did say one tire was a little low. they have put air in but it did not change. *tr
Steering "wanders" slightly most of the time, responding to road surface, wind, passing trucks and other vehicles. it feels like i do not have complete control over where my car goes -- that there is no direct control over the steering by the steering wheel. this requires 100% attention to the car's direction because, if i look away even for a moment, the car drifts on its own. this is a dangerous situation. i owned and drove an earlier model toyota corolla (2004) until i bought this car; in the 2004 model, the steering was precise and the car held the road beautifully. the earlier car held the line i established. not so the new one -- it has been changed, and the change leaves the car in control, not the driver. i feel like i go "wiggling" down the road, not driving down the road. note: i am struggling to find the right words to describe this problem because i do not understand the problem and because it is so different from my earlier toyota corolla. has toyota redesigned the steering system? if so, they messed it up! i hope this helps them get it fixed. this problem occurs all the time!!!! *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla le. while sitting idle in the parking position, the vehicle momentarily lunged forward. while traveling at various speeds as low as 50 mph, the vehicle would veer to the right. also, the keyless remote, which also acts as a vehicle locator, would only operate intermittently. often, the vehicle locator alarm would go off on without driver input. the dealer advised changing the batteries in the keyless remote. that did not correct the failure. the dealer then attempted to reprogram the keyless alarm sensor and advised the locator could only be used for short-range locating. no further repairs were performed on the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were approximately 6,300. the consumer stated the brakes did not perform as designed. updated 07/19/10*jb