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
When driving, steering requires constant attention as it drifts both right and left off center making it difficult to drive straight. Vehicle, at highway speeds, will sometimes give the feel of hydroplaning or being buffeted by strong cross winds(very scary and dangerous). This vehicle is unsafe as it requires you to focus all of your attention directly in front of the car just trying to keep it between the lines.…
ODI 10764454
Steering
Very strong vibration has been present in my steering column. I took it to the dealer which told me it was the rear struts. Replaced them $600.00. The mechanic noted in his notes that vibration was still bad upon releasing the car to me. I was told i needed new tires and balancing. I took it elsewhere and had new tires and balancing done. The problem still present today. I took it in again today and was told it was…
ODI 10464439
Steering
Steering lost response to wheels, after correction, steering will not come back to center' car wanders from side to side you must keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times, problem has happened before.. We had tires rotated, wheel alignment, alignment shop says the problem is with electronic computer which controls steering. *tr
ODI 10459914
Steering
I have a 2009 toyota corolla( pre owned). Since day one i noticed that the steering felt loose. It feels like the wind is blowing the car around and it is difficult to keep it going straight. I need to constantly keep both hands on the wheel. This car has all 4 brand new tires and dealership balanced the tires as well. When searched on toyota site there is no recall information. Pls help. *tr
ODI 10460315
Steering
I just recently purchased a certified used 2009 toyota corolla with only 25,000 miles on it. I've noticed that steering this vehicle, especially at highway speeds, can be a challenge. The car seems to have a mind of its own sometimes because out of nowhere the car will abruptly veer to the left or right. I've already taken this vehicle back to the dealer and they checked the wheel alignment, rotated the tires, and…
ODI 10455467
Steering
While making a left turn yesterday,my steering wheel started shifting so hard that made me lose control of the car, causing me to spin and hit another car also turning left.i was driving with caution, especially because it had been previously raining,but the worst part is that it's not the first time this has happened to me.i reported another accident in 2010 caused by the same failed component.i was driving on a…
Crash reported
ODI 10451313
Steering
Power steering stopped working suddenly, car veered to the right, became very difficult to steer; dashboard warning light went on. This has occurred up to 20 times, sometimes as soon as the car is turned on, sometimes on the freeway at high speed. If vehicle is in motion, loss of power steering causes vehicle to jump sideways. At times, loss of power steering is preceded by groaning sound. Owners' manual advises…
ODI 10554963
Steering
When car is driven at highway speeds, 70-75 mph, steering pulls left and right rapidly, causing car to become very unstable in handling. Seems to drift in its lane. When driving it is very unpredictable. I just purchased this vehicle used and became aware of it. No accident issues only 40,000 miles contacted toyota dealer in green bay, and they said they never heard of any complaints regarding the 2009 corolla…
ODI 10449729
Engine And Engine Cooling · Rack And Pinion · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated while the oil was being changed by an authorized dealer, he was informed that the power steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the front passenger side wheel was shaking and the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.…
ODI 10447387
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes · Steering
I bought this car used with 18,000 miles on it in july of 2010. And i have all service done at a toyota dealer. At 25,975 miles, replaced the front brakes, machined rotors, brake fluid flush, cleaned and adjusted rear brakes(1/28/12). (brake pedal felt soft). At 37,966 miles , replaced the front brakes again(12/21/12). Pads lasted 11,991 miles! At 55,662 miles, replaced the front brakes, machined rotors…
ODI 10573336
Steering · Structure
The steering is terrible. Every time i get onto the highway, i have to hold on to the steering wheel very hard with both hands to feel safe. I am always worried about hitting the car next to. The car swerves constantly, and is very hard to control. I can not believe that a relatively new car such as this can not stay straight on the road. It feels as if it were extremely windy outside making the car shake left and…
ODI 10437383
Headlights · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the steering wheel cover panel detached and left the air bag exposed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that a bolt was loose and caused the panel to detach. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was concerned that the air bag would unexpectedly deploy without being involved in a crash. The failure mileage was 35,902 and the…
ODI 10407569
Steering
I own a 2009 corolla which i bought in september of 2008. Around june 1st i began having trouble with my steering wheel. While making a sharp turn i heard a loud pop. After that my steering wheel did not feel right the rest of the way home. When i parked in my driveway with my wheels straight i noticed my steering wheel was upside down. The next morning it was fine. 2 weeks later the same thing happened again. I…
ODI 10407677
Steering · Tires
Driving north on an urban interstate highway at about 60 mph the car experienced random movement similar to a strong crosswind or low tire pressure. Tire pressure sensors did indicate low pressure and next morning tire pressure was checked with a gauge and were at the recommended pressure. There was a moderate to strong wind from the west but the car movement even occurred when driving in a depressed roadway with no…
ODI 10510585
Steering
This morning while driving at 55 mph on the highway our 2009 corolla seemed to jerk itself out of the middle of 5 lanes of traffic, started spinning, hit the guard rail with the right rear tail section. The car essentially bounced off the rail, continued to spin across the lanes of traffic and back, coming to a rest back on the same side i hit the guard rail. I was extremely lucky that no other cars managed to be…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10397427
Steering
Electric power steering over corrects. Dangerous while driving at high speeds. First time i had to report a life threatening incident. My 2009 toyota caused me to pull over twice to check the steering. It felt as if was hit with by heavy winds. While driving at above 60mph i was fighting to control the steering, the car would cross over lanes was about to loose total control, on several long turns in the hwy. At…
ODI 10393518
Steering
My 2009 toyota corolla purchased in december of 2010 has "wandered" slightly while driving at highway speed since i purchased it. This has been an intermittent occurrence that often left me questioning alignment or road condition until today when while driving to work the problem again occurred and unlike the previous occurrences where the car would drift slightly much like what might occur while driving in high…
ODI 10392540
Steering
This is my first complaint i've ever filed with the nhtsa, and it is because i believe now that our car is incredibly dangerous to drive unless substantial changes are made to the electric power steering. We recently purchased our 2009 toyota corolla, and at highway speeds (60-75 mph) the car is pushed around by wind constantly. Even if it isn't windy though, the car still will not track straight, and feels as…
ODI 10384494
Steering
The steering goes to the left or to the right... I have to really hold on with both hand to control the steering. When i go fast on the highway the car seems to lose control.. It will not go straight. I get real nervous everytime i drive on a highway. I just do not feel safe. *tr
ODI 10383909
Electrical System · Steering
2009 corolla seems to float all over the road and can't keep it straight. Just today the electric power steering sensor light came on. Until now i thought it may have been the wind or my tires. I purchased new tires but still the same problem of wondering all over the road. I experience this at all speeds. *tr
ODI 10375270
Steering
I was driving along the freeway at a normal speed of about 55-65mph, when suddenly my car start swerving right and left, and i have no way of stopping the car but to hold the steering wheel all the way to the left so it would hit the dividing wall of the freeway to stop it moving. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10372412
Steering
I drive a 2009 toyota corolla s. Starting today i refueled my car and when i started the car again the steering was extremely hard to move. I tried restarting it three times before the steering was back to the way it normally turns. Later that day i started my car again and heard a buzzing from the steering column and the power steering went away again. I restarted the car and power steering was back. Again that day…
ODI 10368197
Steering
Every since buying this car something has felt wrong with the steering. It has gotten worse over time. It feels like you are skating on ice as you drive down the highway even on dry pavement with no wind. The steering wanders constantly causing me to have to correct it. You can't drive it with one hand at all. I've had 3 sets of tires and two alignments to try and correct the problem. The mechanics say they can find…
ODI 10448376
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that another driver was operating the vehicle 55 mph when the steering suddenly malfunctioned. The vehicle began swerving in and out of traffic as the driver lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle began to spin out of control and landed sideways before coming to a stop. The driver was uninjured. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer but was not…
Crash reported
ODI 10362624
Steering
The car was purchased on 10\19\2010 in a town about 3 hours from where i live. My wife drove the car home. Tire pressures were checked and were at 30 psi per the vehicle's manufacturer's label. I then drove the car (for the first time on a highway) and noticed that the car was indeed unsteady in curves. It wondered left and right and the power steering seemed loose or was adding power steering boost when not…
ODI 10364762