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
2009 toyota corolla - steering issues with the triptronic system. At highway speeds you have to correct and over correct to keep within the lines. The car constantly goes left right - left right. It is particularity bad noticeable when it is windy. *tr
ODI 10269537
Steering
Steering wheel is straight and being held with both hands yet car is difficult to keep in the lane. This occurs everytime the car has been driven since it was purchased in april 2009 and can lead to accident. *tr
ODI 10314863
Steering
Bought a 2009 toyota corolla in april 2009 and have a problem with the steering as the car will not drive in a straight line and wanders on the road. Driver must fight the steering at all times to keep it in the driving lane. Toyota says it is normal and will do nothing about it. *tr
ODI 10312346
Steering
I recently purchased a 2009 toyota corolla that has a defect in the design of the vehicles electric power steering system (eps). When driving at highway speeds (50mph or greater) the vehicle wanders all over the road. The straight line stability of this car is terrible! And i believe it presents a dangerous problem for 2009 toyota corolla owners. I have read other complaints about this problem on your web-site from…
ODI 10265711
Steering
Thought i better add my experience with my 2009 toyota corolla. The car was impossible to keep in a straight line. It was as if every tiny steering correction was greatly exaggerated or being buffeted by strong winds from every direction on a calm day constantly. I had to constantly stay up on the wheel & not lose concentration for a second or i would be out of my lane. As i said, it was impossible to keep in a…
ODI 10311852
Steering · Suspension
Car pulls to the right or left (variable) at expressway speeds. It's a 2009 toyota corolla. Took it in to the dealer who said everything was fine but there are multiple complaints about this. Has done this ever since i bought it. *tr
ODI 10279305
Steering
Purchased a new 2009 corolla s about 3 months ago from the local dealer in ardmore, ok. There is a steering problem with the new electronic power steering system on their models now. The driver has to make a constant adjustment in steering the auto to prevent it from constantly veering left or right as you drive on city streets or major highways. I met with the factory rep from toyota and he states that this problem…
ODI 10274957
Steering
2009 toyota corolla is a dangerous car. Steering is horrible. *tr
ODI 10268348
Steering
I picked up my new 2009 toyota corolla on 3-5-2009. The more i drove it the more i noticed that the steering wandered. While trying to drive straight, the car goes left and right, almost like there is a strong cross-wind, but there isn't any wind. It is very difficult to drive on the interstate and stay between the white lines. You have to keep two hands on the wheel at all times and continually make steering…
ODI 10265351
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle veers to the left and right, instead of in a straight line. When other vehicles pass or in windy conditions, the contact struggles to maintain control of the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that no one else was experiencing this failure; therefore, they would not assist. The failure mileage was 2,106.
ODI 10270215
Steering
I noticed again today that while i was driving on the freeway, the steering wheel pulled to the right out of nowhere. I got so scared. This is dangerous for a 2009 toyota corolla type s. What can i do? *tr
ODI 10265026
Steering
I have noticed that while driving in the highway, even though it's not windy, the steering wheel seems like it's being dragged to the left or right and sometimes, the steering wheel would just swerve to either left or right...it was kind of scary! *tr
ODI 10264963
Steering · Suspension
When the speed goes over 60-65 mph, the car tends to be pulled to different directions, wobbling and making me feel very unsafe to drive. Even if i'm holding the steering wheel firmly and steadily, the car would be pulled to right side, then next moment to left side. *tr
ODI 10266332
Steering
The vehicle is difficult to control (drifts) at speeds in excess of about 60 mph. *tr
ODI 10311538
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
The car is hard to control the power steering and i luckily have been able to get control of the car without a accident but i have been close to being slammed in the side of 18 wheelers, other cars and concrete barriers. This issue needs to be resolved asap. My dealership keeps telling me there is nothing wrong with my car. As a consumer and a parent of small kids this is not right. Toyota needs to address this…
ODI 10311649
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. He stated that while driving at 45 mph on a rainy day the vehicle surged forward while having his foot on the brake and applying a lot of pressure. The vehicle was very hard to control, the steering turned very loosely and then he crashed. He sustained lower back injuries and the vehicle was destroyed. Toyota will be contacted to report the crash. Prior to this crash he…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10312704
Exhaust System · Steering · Suspension
Ever since i purchased my 2009 toyota corolla i have noticed steering difficult. I read blogs at the time and it seemed from what i read, that this was just a draw back of the car, so i let it go. I feel i need to report it now. The steering feels way to responsive to even the slightest hand movement of the wheel, or bump in the road. Because the suspension on this model is so stiff, a bump in the road can cause my…
ODI 10311508
Steering
I purchased a toyota corolla 2009 new the steering is dangerous. If you happen to look away from the road in front of you for a moment,you may find yourself heading out of your lane when you look back. A friend of mine drove a toyota corolla from the state of georgia to new york and didn't notice any problem with the steering. I ask him to test drive my car he noted it was difficult to stay in the lane the one he…
ODI 10322506
Steering
Change in steering response . Car wants to wander going down road. *tr
ODI 10311655
Steering
2009 toyota corolla le requires excessive concentration to steer at speeds over 60 mph on imperfect highways or in windy conditions. I noticed this immediately after purchase and had the car in to get aligned by brunswick toyota. The alignment helped only somewhat. I took the car in to have it tested in marysville last spring, however the track was in good condition and the runs over 50mph were short. I don't…
ODI 10314497
Steering
Purchased 2009 toyota corolla yesterday. Drove 140 miles mostly highway. I noticed the car wanders at highway speed as it was gusty when it isn't. This is for my wife, how will it act during real wind and/or ice? I am disappointed and have already scheduled dealer to check steering however sources say that this is an unfixable problem and needs recall. *tr
ODI 10262586
Steering
I purchased a new 2009 toyota corolla on march 16, 2009. The eps steering causes the car not to run in a straight line. At highway speeds it pulls strongly to the right. To correct the steering causes the need for constant input to correct the steering as the car wanders off of a straight line constantly. The steering input is not precise and the car seems to steer off of a straight line. If not corrected, the car…
ODI 10265046
Steering
Corolla was purchased new with about 100 miles. The day after the purchase i drove it about 1500 miles to florida. Along the way, at highway speeds, i soon observed that it was noticeably drifting side to side within the travel lane. No amount of attention could prevent it from happening. Without saying anything about this experience, a second driver brought it to my attention as they too noticed it. I contacted the…
ODI 10312032
Steering
I just got a 2009 corolla le yesterday and today while driving it on the freeway, the steering was going all over the place. I had a hard time keeping the car straight at speeds greater than 50mph. I need this car for commuting but am afraid to drive it on the freeway and am disappointed with the purchase. *tr
ODI 10261095
Front · Steering · Wheels
One major flaw: twitchy power steering it?s similar to others on the internet blogs ? After about 30 minutes it?s as if i am trying to balance my steering on a ball. The steering wants to move off center to the left or right. By steering into oncoming lane or traffic. I reminds me as a kid; turning my bike handle bars 180 degrees (backwards)and steering forward. You can do it but you must keep both hands and fight…
ODI 10261130