2009 Toyota Corolla Steering Problems
- 375
- 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 375 stored complaint records:
- 44 indicate a crash
- 19 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 41 records
- power steering · 31 records
- highway speeds · 19 records
- left right · 14 records
- feels like · 8 records
- side side · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 225 |
| 30–60k mi | 44 |
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
I bought a 2009 toyota corolla back in april 2008 and was excited about upgrading from a 20-year old toyota camry, which i loved. Ever since i've had the vehicle, i've also had the steering problems that many people have complained about on the web. Around town the steering on the car is fine. But once you get on the freeway, it becomes difficult to steer since you're constantly trying to correct the issue. I have…
ODI 10272918
Steering
Tl*the contact owns 2009 toyota corolla. The driver stated that whenever he drove his vehicle over 55 mph he noticed that it would drift as if there was a strong wind blowing. The contact stated that the vehicle also performed as if there was too much lubrication in the steering column. The failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage is 38,000. Updated 04/13/10.*jb the consumer stated the steering problem has…
ODI 10318215
Equipment · Side/Window · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control · Visibility
This is a follow up to a previous complaint. I felt compelled to do so after reading other issues people were having with there toyota corollas (s). I purchased this car june 1st 2009. Three weeks after purchase i noticed something was wrong with the paint. I took it to the dealers, the service dept manager looked at it and said it was due to the environment, the sales guy told me it was due to tree sap and the…
Crash reported
ODI 10311893
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension
This letter was dated and sent june132009 re: steering, brakes and/or suspension of my 2009 toyota corolla le, 4 door sedan. With a mileage of 11,682 to date. Toyota motor sales, u.s.a., inc., this letter is in regards to the recent road handling of my toyota corolla (listed herein). I purchased this vehicle to replace my 1995 toyota avalon as a vehicle to drive to and from work. I drive quite a distance to work…
ODI 10308867
Steering
I purchased a 2009 corolla xle because i commute to work and needed something with better gas mileage. The plan was to give the car to my daughter in two years when she goes away to college. The car is very dangerous. I constantly have to correct the steering. It scares me. The dealership claims that there is nothing wrong with the car. I know that there is something wrong. What can i do. I am scared to death…
ODI 10280937
Steering
The new 2009 toyota corolla has a steering problem. On a highway going faster than 60 mph, it is very difficult to keep the vehicle within the lane. If it deviates (which is normal) and a correction is made, the car over-reacts and the vehicle veers to the other side of the lane. Another correction puts the vehicle back to the other side. So the vehicle moves side to side. Straight line travel can be accomplished…
ODI 10275334
Steering · Suspension
This did not cause an accident, but my 2009 toyota corolla suddenly pulled to the left when i was on the highway. I noticed from day one that the car is hard to keep straight at highway speeds, to a point to where it is very frustrating, but when it pulled suddenly it became frightening. *tr
ODI 10272695
Steering
2009 corolla le......the vehicle would not steer correctly or maintain a straight course line. There is an engineering error in the 2009 corolla le. The rear stamped axle has no provision for rear wheel alignment. Toyota claims the car at highway speeds with self align...this is not true. The only resolve for the steering issues on the 2009 corolla le is to modify the vehicle frame so that the stamped axle can be…
ODI 10308178
Steering
I bought a new toyota corolla on 5-27-09 from fiesta toyota in lawton ok. I called them to tell them it did not drive good as my last corolla and i took it back to them on 7-13-09 and they kept it all day and said it was the electric steering. It wonders over the road especially if the road is not a good wide smooth road. They worked on the steering and said it was all they could do. I got and brought it home and…
ODI 10308652
Steering
I would like to add our 2009 toyota corolla to the list of cars with a steering problem. At low speeds it seems to work just fine. It is when traveling on the freeway that the car seems to have a mind of its own. It takes constant effort to keep the car in the lane and after lane changes or slight curves the car will often shoot further in the direction of the turn and has to be caught and pulled back. *tr
ODI 10312417
Steering
2009 toyota corolla drifts and wanders at highway speeds. Requires deliberate and distracting focus to keep car in its lane. Alignment was checked and found to be correct. Dealer indicated many owners have brought their cars in for this issue but there is nothing that can be done, that it is the design of the electric power steering. Contacted toyota customer assistance center at [redacted]. Case manager indicated…
ODI 10285267
Steering
My complaint is regarding the electric assisted power steering of my corolla xrs 2009, at an approximate speed of 60kmh is very unstable at the wheel maneuvering, starts to move unexpectedly or jerking feel towards the left hand side or right. *tr
ODI 10345820
Steering
I just purchased a 2009 toyota corolla le. I have previously owned a 1993 and a 2003 corolla. The steering and handling were great in the 1993 and 2003 models. This new electronic steering in the 2009 model is scary. At high speeds and in windy conditions the car goes all over the road. On highways with grooved pavement the car jerks from side to side requiring constant correction of the steering. Toyota needs to be…
ODI 10269782
Steering
2009 toyota corolla steering problems. Above 55 mph the car likes to wander all over the highway. *tr
ODI 10269132
Steering
Tl*the contact owns 2009 toyota corolla xle. The contact stated that the noise was coming from the axle while making a turn and driving in reverse. Multiple authorized dealers diagnosed the failure and only one of them informed her what was wrong with the vehicle. The dealer stated the problem was the electric steering. The dealer told her that they could not do anything about her situation. The contact stated that…
ODI 10313858
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Gas pedal in my 2009 toyota corolla stuck while my daughter was backing up and caused her to go into a tree causing $7,000 in damages to my car, which my insurance paid for and she is paying higher insurance from the accident. Also my car does have steering problems driving over 50 mph. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10311596
Steering
I own a 2009 toyota corolla which has electric power steering. I've noticed that at higher speeds, in excess of 50 mph it is difficult to keep the car tracking down the road. It feels as if the wind is whipping it around all the time. The steering is too sensitive, much more so than older versions of the same vehicle which had traditional power steering. At times i feel that the vehicle is not safe to drive because…
ODI 10272742
Steering
In my 2009 toyota corolla ce the steering wheel will not remain straight when driving and lightly holding the steering wheel, the electronic steering wants to pull the car left or right, and you must hold a tight grip on the wheel at any speed to prevent the car from crashing itself left or right. Gave me a good scare when it seems to pull itself away from the road even with hands on the wheel. This is a ce model.…
ODI 10268484
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph. The vehicle began to sway from the left to the right. The failure occurred at any speed being traveled. Additionally, as the vehicle speed increased there was difficulty in steering. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The failure could not be reproduced. The current and failure mileages were 13,000.
ODI 10319875
Steering
I have a 2009 toyota corolla that drifts on its own at highway speeds, with no change in steering. I drive 25,000 miles a year and this is a real problem, and i don't believe this is a tire or alignment issue! When i had the car in for the gas pedal recall i asked them about this issue and they stated until there is a recall issued they didn't have a fix. I couldn't believe that they didn't want to at least look at…
ODI 10331125
Steering
I recently traded a 2007 corolla sport because of steering difficulties that i thought resulted from 2 tires simultaneously going flat on the interstate at 70 mph. These tires had been installed by a local toyota dealership. They had neglected to replace the valve stems. Since that incident i felt that the steering was "off." i took it to several dealerships and they all said the steering was fine. I decided to…
ODI 10267028
Steering
I bought a 2009 toyota corolla for my wife because of its safety features. We notice d the steering was stiff, but the sales person assured us it would be better the more we use it. It has been over a year and no improvement in the steering, it is still stiff and tends to drift. We bought the vehicle in april of 2008 and it only has a little of 5,000 mile on it because my wife does not like driving it due to the…
ODI 10311174
Steering
The steering on my 2009 toyota corolla s feels loose at highway speeds. Car feels like it drifts and needs constant correcting, always feels like you need a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands. Feels as though you are driving in windy conditions when it's calm. I do not have this probably at lower speeds. The problem occurred as soon as i purchased the car, april 2009, and i still experience it now. I…
ODI 10311533
Steering
My 2009 corolla will not go exactly straight at highway speeds. Close, but not exactly straight. Steering must have a very minor correction about every 3-5 seconds to keep the car in or near the center of the lane. This is a safety hazard. 1. If the driver fails to do the constant correction the keep the car in the lane, the car would veer out of the lane - increased possibility of a crash. 2. The concentration…
ODI 10350451
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. She purchased the vehicle brand new in march of 2009. She noticed that whenever she drove the vehicle approximately 65 mph she was unable to control the steering wheel. She took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that they were unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage 6,000.
ODI 10311846