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 · Suspension
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i own a 2009 toyota corolla 4dr. Sedan. [xxx]. This vehicle is not out of balance or alignment. You can not hold the car straight. It is going to go left or right within 3 to 5 seconds and in less than 10 seconds it would be in the right ditch or left. Extremely dangerous and nerve wracking. This vehicle should not be on the…
ODI 10325869
Steering
I have had trouble with my 2009 toyota corolla steering since it was new [ february-2009 ] i think the firestone tires contribute to the problem but not only cause. I feel it's related to electronic power steering control. Not sure how to describe circumstance. It is mostly felt when you make turns and are accelerating into the turn the steering doesn't respond back and may cause you to go off the road. Maybe…
ODI 10316222
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions. Unexpectedly, there was a loss of steering control without warning and the vehicle began to wander into another lane. The driver was able to gain control after a couple of seconds. The failure occurred intermittently causing the vehicle to pull into one direction. The vehicle was taken to an authorized…
ODI 10312030
Steering
My 2009 toyota corolla wanders from side to side at highway speeds. I have to constantly make corrections which is exhausting and a safety issue. Please inform toyota to issue a recall to correct this safety problem. Thank you. *tr
ODI 10296461
Steering
Steering - gentle turns of the wheel can result in exaggerated motions. *tw
ODI 10307271
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. Whenever the contact starts the vehicle he noticed that all brake warning lights and power steering light would appear on the dashboard, moments later the contact would loose all power steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealership to have serviced but the contact does not know what service was performed on the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 3000.…
ODI 10317654
Steering
My daughter was driving our corolla sport in november 2009. While turning the corner at an intersection her steering wheel locked in the turning position briefly and then began to work again. *tr
ODI 10316880
Emission Control · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla which was purchased brand new. Immediately after the vehicle was purchased while driving home the dealer at speeds of less than 60 mph, there was minimal resistance in the steering wheel. He had to continue moving the steering wheel six inches back and forth and from left to right in order to keep the wheel straight while driving. The manufacturer was contacted and advised…
ODI 10312037
Steering
2009 corolla electronic power steering is really difficult to control and i have to continuously fight to keep the car in the lane of travel.. I am very concerned that a simple sneeze will cause me to have a head-on collision. *tr
ODI 10290511
Steering
I owned a 2009 toyota corolla for only 2 weeks because i sold it. The steering was horrible, on the freeway you had to constantly stay alert to keep it in a straight line it was like driving a 20 year old car. I felt i should say something with the latest problems. *tr
ODI 10313091
Steering
Purchased toyota corolla 2009 and ever since had steering problems on highway. When driving at highway speeds the car wants to go all over the highway by itself. It is exalting to drive any distance on the highway. I am constantly fighting with the steering just to keep the car straight. I do not drive in the middle lane of traffic because of my car veering around and do not want a traffic accident. *tr
ODI 10312792
Steering
There is a steering problem with my 2009 toyota corolla with electronic power steering that i believe is extremely dangerous. I purchased the car new in 8/08. The straight line stability of this car is terrible at speeds greater than 50mph. This problem has continued since the car was new. It drifts and wanders at highway speeds as if it is being buffeted by high winds when no such condition exists. It requires…
ODI 10288891
Steering
2009 corolla s with steering problems. I bought my 2009 corolla in 2008. I love the car but hated the steering. At first i thought it was the wind pushing the car around but realized it was not the wind. I had to always compensate for the wandering of the car and it was quite tiring on my arms. Sometimes the steering wheel was turned and it was going straight, sometimes the steering wheel was straight and it was…
ODI 10311930
Steering
My 2009 corolla has always felt as if it were wandering as i was driving. I told my sales person and he felt i was just not used to it as i had been driving a new toyota tundra that is much bigger. I have driven small toyotas since the 70's so i think this is not the case. I have experienced this for a yr and 1/2 now. *tr
ODI 10308361
Steering
Power steering problems. Car is hard to keep in straight line. Power steering over corrects with the slightest movement right or left of the steering wheel. While traveling on i 40 in a one lane construction zone near winston salem n.c. On october 16th 2009, i turned the steering wheel to the right . I then had to correct by turning back to the left. When i turned left the steering over corrected causing me to…
Crash reported
ODI 10312524
Steering
At around 50 miles on up the car starts to wander all over the road . It does not matter if you have 1 or 2 hands on the wheel . The car just drifts from side to side. I am an ase certified mechanic and i cant understand why there is no saftey recall involving such a serious condition. Toyota is asking for a lot of trouble if they cant find a fix for this issue. *tr
ODI 10443146
Steering
2009 corolla steering at highway speeds requires continues adjustment to keep it from wandering and after only a few miles my arms hurt from the forces required to keep the car in the lane. I can't drive it more than an hour at a time without getting severe pain in the wrists. *tr
ODI 10290845
Steering
I own a 2009 toyota corolla, the vehicle drifts while traveling down the road in a straight line off center. Toyota has done a wheel alignment and state that all is according to spec. I own a toytoa 4runner 2003 and it tracks straight and true on the same roadway. I drive a ford police interceptor at work and i also drives straight and turn on the same roadways. Consumer reports magazine also reports in their test…
ODI 10308368
Steering
Steering requires constant driver correction to go straight down the highway. Car pulls to the left or right, but won't track straight when driving on the highway. This occurs whenever the car is driven at highway speeds. When driving on windy days, it's more difficult to control because crosswinds add to the instability. Took car do dealer for repair but the dealer said steering couldn't be adjusted and that they…
ODI 10336759
Steering
Steering erratic on highway speeds. Car is unstable at highway speeds, steering too loose. *tr
ODI 10292229
Steering
2009 toyota corolla may not be safe on the road. The car drifts from minor steering input at speed of 70 mph or higher. I initially thought the drifting was caused by wind until i learned that other corolla owners experienced same. *tr
ODI 10311929
Steering
I purchased a 2009 toyota corolla in june of 2008. Up until approximately the fall of 2009, it appeared to be driving satisfactorily. However, after that time, at highway speeds, the car "drifts" almost each and everytime this happens, i open my window to see if it is windy, because it feels like the car is being blown by the wind. My son sometimes drives my car and i asked him if he experienced this, and he said…
ODI 10321147
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. After the vehicle was started, the rpms rapidly increased and her foot was not on the accelerator or brake pedal. The failure recurred after she stopped at a traffic light. The dealer stated that whenever the engine was cold the rpms increase. Since the gas pedal was replaced the failure has not recurred. The steering has become difficult to control while making left and…
ODI 10317972
Steering
Bought a new 2009 corolla s in late august, 2009. The car has had a problem with steering since new. At highway speeds, the car is constantly "floating" from lane to lane because the new drive by wire electric motor tells the car to be in a constant "correction" mode, there is no "center" driving position. It's always either "correct left, or correct right". This makes the driver have to constantly "re-correct', and…
ODI 10321704
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. She ordered a 2009 toyota corolla xle and it arrived in august 2008. She returned to the dealer on numerous occasions since the vehicle began pulling to the left and right. The vehicle does not stay centered in its lane at higher speeds ranging from 50 to 65 mph. She has to grip the steering wheel with both hands in an attempt to keep the vehicle straight. The failure…
ODI 10283249