2007 Toyota Corolla Steering Problems
- 42
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 42 stored complaint records:
- 13 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 20 records
- highway speeds · 5 records
- lost control · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Unknown Or Other
My steering wheel has locked on me a couple of times it just did it again as i was on a red light also as i was parking. Can u let me know any info. My number is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
ODI 11154444
Steering
Car pulled suddenly in opposite direction on 4 separate occasions when making turns at reasonable speeds. On another occasion, car pulled forcefully to the right when breaking. Accidents were avoided in all instances, even though the car spun out of control momentarily. Brought the car into the dealer three times and they could not diagnose problem. As the problem was intermittent and unpredictable, they were unable…
ODI 10895819
Air Bags · Steering
1-takata recall: toyota dealerships have not provided the recall service yet. 2-the steering wheel vibrates too much that causes hand numbness.
1 injury
ODI 10870347
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 57 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the power steering malfunctioned causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a hill. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 62,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10609045
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle and steering wheel started to jerk violently. As result, the contact lost control and the vehicle rolled over. A police report was filed and the driver sustained bruising and a contusion. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who advised that they would contact him at a later date. The vehicle was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10457950
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a loud knocking sound whenever the steering was turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnose that the intermediate steering column was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer…
ODI 10474514
Steering
Tuesday evening i was in a near ,iss car accident whereas a car ran the stop sign ,i hit on my brakes and lost all control of my steering ,but luckily car stopped before hitting other car ,but i couldn't steer away from the vehicle ,today 07/14/11 thursday my husband was in a car accident where a truck pulled out in front of him, he hit his brakes and again same thing no steering so he and they truck collided . 2…
Crash reported
ODI 10412348
Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel suddenly turned left and the vehicle crashed into a retaining wall. The vehicle was destroyed because the frame was bent. The air bags did not deploy, but no one was injured. The vehicle was towed away by the insurance company. The police were notified and a report was available. The manufacturer was also…
Crash reported
ODI 10419667
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Electric · Steering · Structure
Check engine light came on 11/14/10 and car started slam shifting, and died on freeway. The car started again, and i took it to xx in moreno valley next day. Dealer said faulty ecu (dtc p2716) and the part must be ordered. I asked if they could provide a loaner car because i don't feel safe driving the car with a faulty ecm. I was told part will most likely be in tuesday or wednesday. The dealer said a loaner car…
ODI 10366375
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The contact was traveling 65 mph when the vehicle and the steering wheel began to shake abnormally. The failure caused the contact to crash into a truck. The contact was unable to maintain control and the vehicle crashed into a road sign and then into the shoulder of the road. The contact continuously depressed the brakes with no response and was able to stop the vehicle…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10352291
Steering
My steering wheel has been locking up in my 2007 toyota corolla le. It will lock and not allow me to turn the key in the ignition, and i have to lift the steering wheel, and hope it will then allow me to turn the key. Thus far, it has not locked while driving, but i am afraid it could. It sometimes happens once a week, or as often as five times a day! This began july 14, 2010 and continues today august 24, 2010. The…
ODI 10351429
Steering · Suspension
I own a 2007 toyota corolla. If it is windy on the freeway when i drive, i get blown all over the road. I have literally been blown of onto the shoulder of the road or into the other lane. Passing semi-trucks is also extremely dangerous in windy conditions. I look for similar movement in other small cars while i am driving and i do not see them being blown all over the road so i think that this must be a problem…
ODI 10335996
Steering
2007 toyota corolla steering problem - on may 26, 2010 while driving on the freeway at approx. 50mph my corolla began to veer to the left, my daughter was unable to straighten the wheel and it felt "locked" in place. The veering resulted in the car spinning out on the freeway and crashing into another car. Two witnesses reported that for no apparent reason the car started to spin out of control on the dry freeway.…
Crash reported
ODI 10335304
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Daugther who is seventeen stated that toyota corolla 2007 in which she was driving was turning a corner on highway 218 in and around polkton ,nc was unable to steer vehicle and wheel became very loose and unable to turn and steer and when attempted to stop car brakes would not work and daughter eventually went over opposite oncoming lane and off road into a ditch thank god no oncoming car was coming could have been…
Crash reported
ODI 10322443
Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
2007 toyota corolla sometimes won't start. Turns over fast with starter, but won't start. Then, the next try, it does. May be related to the same problem as stalling. Also the steering feels too stiff, makes it hard to keep in the lane when it is windy. *tr
ODI 10351666
Steering · Suspension
Consumer has stated that his 2007 toyota corolla pulls to the right while driving. *ts
ODI 10316490
Steering
2007 toyota corolla wanders at high speeds. Very much like getting pushed by high winds. I find my self fighting to keep lane position. New premium tires and alignment from reputable tire dealer has not changed the behavior. *tr
ODI 10311301
Steering · Suspension
My 2007 toyota corolla feels like it is floating when i am on the highway and driving above 60 mph. I thought it was wind or tire pressure but i corrected the tire pressure and it still does the same thing. It only happens when i get up to a higher speed and not on regular roads or in the town. It did not do this for the first year and a half that i owned the car but it has been doing it regularly for the past 6…
ODI 10308087
Steering
I just read an article on msnbc's about '09-10' corollas having difficulties steering their vehicles. My '07 corolla has the same problem, especially when i'm driving at highway speeds. I initially thought it was a tire issue, but i have bought new tires recently and after checking the air pressure, the issue remains. It is worse during high winds, as my car has a feeling like i will lose control of the car. *tr
ODI 10308275
Steering
I was driving on the 60 freeway with my 2007 toyota corolla. It drifted to the right for more than 100 yards. When i corrected it, the steering wheel locked to the left and i ended up running into the central divider. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10314751
Steering
2007 toyota corolla. Steering wheel gets stuck on the return from a left or a right turn. The return on the steering wheel is not a smooth return. Its a hesitant return with a shake. Mainly happens on colder days. Took the vehicle to the toyota dealership on 1/15/10 for the issue and they said they could not reproduce the issue. *tr
ODI 10311311
Steering
I was driving my toyota corolla 2007 going back home, i was driving appr. 45 m/hr on highway, suddenly my i felt the steering wheel shaking and suddenly lost control over my car, i hit the right highway wall and then the left highway wall. I can not explain how this happened, i only know that i lost control over the steering wheel. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10315008
Steering
Purchased 2007 corolla from dealer, definitely drifts at highway speeds, have had it re-aligned at dealer, dealer says that nothing is wrong with it --requires frequent steering corrections to keep in within lane. *tr
ODI 10311394
Steering
Toyota corolla 2007 frequently veers left (wind from the right) - nearly out of lane when a side wind hits car going @ highway speeds - 65mph. I thought this was just "normal" until all this publicity over the toyota recalls, and figured i should report it. I just slow down, and hold the steering wheel very carefully, but it is quite alarming, and always happens on one stretch of road i travel where the car goes…
ODI 10308737
Steering
Not a crash, but a concern. I read that you are looking into steering of corollas from 2009 and later, but please look into earlier models as well. Two months ago a problem occurred with my car. Twice while driving on slightly uneven freeways, my car has felt like it was going to leave the lane, steering into the next lane. I grabbed the wheel tighter and turned to correct it, so no crash, but the car did move…
ODI 10311544