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
My 2009 toyota corolla continues to have steering issues...oversteering, not staying centered in its lane. I have been to the dealership probably 12 or more times with this vehicle. I have had repeated problems with issues that i reported starting in late 2008. These issues are now under recall. I am still deeply concerned about the steering of my corolla. I drive it as little as i can trying to stay off of the…
ODI 10326709
Steering
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) 2009 toyota corolla with 9500 miles, has steering issue at speeds over 60 mph. Steering goes soft and feels like driving a shopping cart with loss of stability, wandering in lane, and feeling of wind gusts around car when it is not a windy day. Experienced in prior months beginning november 2009, bought car new in july 2009,…
ODI 10324640
Steering
I had very scary experience with toyota corolla [redacted]. I am not able to control steering over 60mph. At higher than 60 mph the car is either shifting towards right or left. It was strange to see other vehicles are passing my car with no problems. I was holding my steering with both the hands but still its not in control . *tr
ODI 10325966
Steering
I am having a problem with toyota steering. I tried calling 3-4 times at toyota santa monica,california tried doing online request on recalled car's appointment but everytime they said me that they will call me back but nobody called. I begin experiencing the steering issue again and when i went to the office here in santa monica they asked me to come back.they said office is open until 7pm but i went at 5pm and…
ODI 10323904
Steering
Since purchased, i have noticed at speeds over 40-50 mph the car is very difficult to keep moving in your lane. It feels as if a gust of wind blows the car either left or right out of its lane, yet it happens when there is no wind whatsoever. It requires two hands to be firmly placed on the wheel in order to keep control of your car and not pass into another lane. Took it to dealer, the found no problem and was…
ODI 10323591
Steering · Suspension
The car's power steering turns by itself when hitting bumps or rough patches on the road at higher speeds. It takes awareness and effort at times to keep the car straight. Although probably not an immediate safety threat, i imagine if not remedied, it will be a problem that gets worse and not better over time. This is an issue that occurs daily.
ODI 10322812
Steering
Lose some control over 2009 corolla when driving at highway speeds. Car acts like it is being hit by a gust of wind from the side. Usually ends up pushing the car a number of feet to the right but i am able to get it under control before any accident occurs (so far). This is a recurring problem and always happens at highway speeds, ever since i purchase the car.
ODI 10322631
Steering
I notice an issue with my power steering on my 2009 toyota corolla le. When i exceed 70 mph it feels like my car is caught in high winds and i notice the steering drift from side to side. *tr
ODI 10330485
Steering
I have a 2009 toyota corolla. The steering is not right.it feels as though i am in gusty wind when driving at highway speeds,it also shifts to the right and left. I don't feel safe driving this car
ODI 10321320
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the contact was driving at approximately 65 mph, when the vehicle suddenly began steering to the left. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the vehicle crashed into the side of a building. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostics test and the dealer stated that he/she would call the contacts insurance company and the…
Crash reported
ODI 10322404
Steering
2009 toyota corolla; same steering issues (at highway speed) noted by other drivers. Steering feels unstable, at times car feels as though it might veer into another lane. Happens regularly. *tr
ODI 10320614
Steering
I own a 2009 toyota corolla s. I test drove this vehicle locally and did not think to drive it on the highway. I placed an order of this vehicle shortly after the test drive to get preferred color interior/exterior of car. I noticed a couple days after when taking it on the highway, at about 60-65 mph it sways from left to right of lane. I have had this car for a year now and this happens every time i go over 60 mph…
ODI 10320062
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph in rainy conditions, the vehicle started steering to the right although she was driving in a straight direction. She had noticed that the steering felt loose prior to the failure. The contact was not sure if the vehicle also accelerated and steered to the right or if the only problem was the steering as the…
ODI 10322597
Steering
The vehicle steering is very sensitive at highway speeds. Also when another vehicle passes the car the corolla becomes very unstable and is difficult hold in the lane. The steering has been like this since new and the dealer says they can do nothing to fix it.
ODI 10318654
Steering
Can't keep car from wandering all over road side to side. *tr
ODI 10330765
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Electric · Steering
I was driving in a parking lot on the main driveway leading out of parking lot. I was stuck by a truck in the rear passenger side. The other drivers truck struck my back wheel taking most of the impact. Wheel physically looks straight and does not show any wobble when watching it drive. No airbags deployed yet i could not steer or brake my vehicle. Almost as if everything froze when i was impacted. Vehicles power…
Crash reported
ODI 10318213
Service Brakes, Electric · Steering · Tires
On, march 7, 2010 around 6:30pm, going on the highway, without any warning. The 2009 toyota corolla model le, went totally out of control. I was on the far right lane, heading from toa baja to mayaguez on pr-22. Reaching arecibo, by highway mark (km 74.2) the car steering went totally to the left and in fractions of seconds my car invaded the left lane doing a 180 degree turn, had cars coming my way and just when i…
Crash reported
ODI 10317905
Steering · Suspension
Car is wandering and difficult to keep straight on the road at highway speeds. It feels like the wind is blowing it side to side even when there is no wind. This is a persistent problem and makes driving the car tiring and difficult. *tr
ODI 10317627
Steering
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i have a toyota corolla 2009, i have reported to north town toyota in buffalo new york of my car having a steering problem. When driving the car it is constantly fighting your steering. It almost feels like where the rack meets the pinion, that they bounce and separate causing it to not steer properly. The toyota dealership…
ODI 10317337
Steering
Car does not steer straight of freeways needs constant attention or else goes into next lane. *tr
ODI 10317616
Steering
My 2009 toyota corolla sways from one side of lane to the other and oscillates up and down. This started first week of march. Dealer checked and says many corollas of same year are doing it. My driver daughter is a new driver, car feels unsafe to me (experience 30+ years driver). *tr
ODI 10316887
Steering
I purchased a new 2009 toyota corolla le in march of 2009. My car wasn't recalled for floormats or a sticky gas pedal but was recalled for a vacuum booster hose recall. My car is a japanese unit and wasn't subject to those recalls. Im writing to you because the electronic power steering in this car is dangerous and should be looked into. The steering is extremely sensitive to minor inputs, wanders, and doesn't seem…
ODI 10315601
Steering
I have a 2009 toyota corolla, purchased last year and have driven it only 7000 miles total. I had gotten work done on it when i experienced a delayed stop after putting my foot on brake. Now i am having to have it worked on for the floor mat recall. I want to report that i have noticed when i am driving the steering is very touchy. I can feel my wheel jerk me all over. I fight it on the freeway so much i do not…
ODI 10341527
Steering
The steering in my corolla does not feel right . It does not have any feel to it at all. Please recall this vehicle and make toyota fix its problems. Eps was put in this car to save money for toyota. It did nothing for the consumers. *tr
ODI 10315908
Steering
I am still waiting for toyota to recall my car regarding the power steering or the problems with it. As many have indicated/complained, the power steering of my 2009 toyota corolla is so frustrating and nerve wracking. It's very unstable at high speed. It feels like there's always a high gush of wind pushing my car left and right. If safety is what toyota is all about, i think the drivers of these cars, i for one of…
ODI 10314736