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 was driving on to the off ramp and off the freeway decelerating from about 65 miles per hour. I felt as if a strong gust of wind pushed my car to one side at the same time this occurred the steering wheel jerked to the left pulling my hand with it. At this point i had no idea what had happened i tried to recorrect the wheel and instead it went wildly back to the right. This happened another time within a couple of…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10308954
Steering
Steering 2009 toyota corolla, vehicle continually feels as if it's being buffeted by winds, it wanders from center of lane and readily veers from straight trajectory while checking over shoulder for traffic during lane changes. Condition is unnerving and uncomfortable, hazardous for young or inattentive drivers. Purchased vehicle july 28 2008 and this is a continuous condition. *tr
ODI 10308847
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Electric · Steering
I was driving straight on the mass pike in framingham, ma, and my car began to lose control. I neither hit anything nor did i lose control of the car. The brakes stopped working and i could not turn the steering wheel. This resulted in my car swerving out of control, hitting the barrier and flipping over. My car landed directly on top of 2 of the 6 air bags i have in my car, and not one airbag deployed after barrel…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10243319
Steering
I bought my 2009 toyota corolla late in 2008. I used to use it a lot on the expressway when going to champaign from chicago. I noticed that i had to fight a lot with the car as it felt really loose. It was never a comfortable trip as i had to always hold the wheel super tight or else the car may jump to another lane or into the ditch. I never really looked into it because it was my first car (i had an suv previous…
ODI 10311623
Steering
Safety problem with steering when driving at highway speeds on 2009 corolla when driving at highway speeds, the car tends to veer to one side or the other, especially when driving along a curve, apparently due to the vague, unresponsive electric power steering system. This causes a sense of loss of control and the need to hold on tightly to the steering wheel to keep the car from veering outside of the lane. This is…
ODI 10310340
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota. He purchased the vehicle in 2008 and since then he noticed that the steering wheel pulled to the left and right. The vehicle acted as if it needed an alignment specifically while driving over 50 mph it became consistent. He took the vehicle to the dealer twice for the failure who stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The manufacturer took a report and advised him…
ODI 10311439
Steering
Since the first day i leased my toyota corolla it has had brake and steering problems. I have brought it back to the dealer within the first week and many times since. The car is all over the road and the brakes go to the floor sometimes. The last time i met with the manager in which he told me it was normal in corollas. They checked alignment and everything was fine but they did replace 2 tires due to them being…
ODI 10311585
Seats · Steering
Off-tracked driver seat. Occurs when brake apply, the seat shift forward. Periodically, the seat twist to one side, and body cannot seat straight. Dealership replaced a seat-track, but the problem still occurring. Steering wheel wanders in speed higher then 50mph. *tr
ODI 10282243
Steering
At highway speeds, the car tends to veer either way left or right and has to be constantly adjusted to stay straight center in the lane. It's been occurring since i bought the car. I thought it was weird at first, but didn't think much of it until more complaints occurred. Now, i am in the middle of trying to get it fixed. *tr
ODI 10311640
Steering
2009 toyota corolla steering drifts badly on the highway. The car has to be constantly corrected to maintain a straight line. *tr
ODI 10330203
Steering
2009 toyota corolla. When traveling over 50 miles per hour, the steering is "loose" or uncontrollable. The vehicle can stray into other lanes of traffic. This has occurred almost everyday since i take the freeway to get to my place of employment. It is my understanding from the dealership that the response is: there is nothing we can do. *tr
ODI 10314013
Steering · Suspension
In my 2009 toyota corolla, the steering is finicky at speeds about 50 miles per hour. It constantly feels like it is being driven in windy conditions and wanders in the lane, requiring constant steering correction. I purchased the car in may 2008; in june i took it to my local dealer because i thought it had alignment problems. They said the 'light' steering feel was normal and no fix was prescribed. I then wrote a…
ODI 10311263
Steering
2009 toyota corolla steering complain. 1. Difficult to keep the car in a straight position while driving. 2. Looks like it is lagging behind when turning or driving in a straight position. 3. In a split second, you feel that you are not in control of the steering. *tr
ODI 10308432
Steering
I bought my 2009 toyota corolla in may 2008. From the very first day of ownership, the steering has been very sloppy, especially when traveling over 50 mph while on the highway. The steering seems as if it is over-sensitive and not fine-tuned, but there also could be a major problem with the steering components. When i brought this issue up to my local toyota dealership, they responded by telling me that the…
ODI 10307861
Steering
2009 toyota corolla electric steering faulty. Vehicle is dangerous to drive. Difficult to keep car straight, constantly veers to the left or right. Will not track straight. A constant fight to stay in your lane. *tr
ODI 10262848
Steering
Steering the car at highway speeds (over 55 mph) is difficult. Feels like something is trying to push the car out of the drive lane. This occurs all the time (i have a 3 hr round trip commute at highway speeds) and has since vehicle was purchased. Have an appointment w/dealership, but in a phone conversation was told by service rep that it was my problem, not the car and that an appointment was not necessary. Rep…
ODI 10311751
Steering · Traction Control System
Purchased 2009 corolla in april 2008 - some major complaints are provided: (1) family does not feel safe in car - a lot of stress, pain and inconvenience to continue to have car serviced - dissatisfied with car's performance. (2) electronic power steering (eps) - car sways and cannot stay in straight line - noticeable on a daily basis - dealership tried to correct - still drifting - complained - dealership changed…
ODI 10339748
Steering
I own a 2009 toyota corolla. I have noticed many other complaints about the steering "wandering". When we purchased this vehicle we were told about the new electric power steering. I have not liked the steering since day one but i thought that's just the way it was. When driving the car the vehicle does "wander" from left to right. You have to constantly move the steering wheel back and forth to keep the car going…
ODI 10311503
Steering
I bought a 2009 corolla in april of 2008. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle i noticed the steering felt funny but i had never owned a toyota before and thought it may just be something i would have to get used to. But the problem just continues to worsen especially at highway speeds. I constantly find myself gripping the steering wheel so tight that my arms and hands start cramping up because you never know what…
ODI 10316697
Steering
I purchased a 2009 toyota corolla s model on march 23, 2008. Since i have owned this vehicle i have noticed that it is very difficult to keep the car moving straight down the road. For some reason there is a lot of "extra play" in the steering wheel which forces the driver to continually move the steering wheel left and right to keep the car going straight. This is the 3rd corolla i have owned in my lifetime and i…
ODI 10308349
Steering
My 2009 toyota corolla steering will drift the car off a straight line at highway speed of around 60 mph and cross over lanes. Constant effort is required to keep the car within the lane on highway. This problem exist after delivery of my new corolla, complaint to deal on first service but was brushed off. *tr
ODI 10311597
Steering
Steering on 2009 toyota corolla is loose at highway speeds. Feels like trucks passing you all the time. I complained to several dealers, they told me i would get used to it as it is electronic steering. Now i see i am not alone with this problem. *tr
ODI 10308802
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
When slowing down from 65 mph the whole car shakes out of controll. This does not happen every time but pretty consistent now my check engine and traction controll light stays lit while the esc light blinks. This has happened now three times over past 6 months.
ODI 10544795
Steering
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA WANDERING STEERING*CW
ODI 10317572
Steering
STEERING ISSUES WITH THE 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. *NJ
ODI 10305928