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2009 Toyota Corolla Tires Problems

12
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 12 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi5
30–60k mi2
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 30, 2013

    Air Conditioner · Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension · Tires

    2009 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to water pump pulley disengagement and need for third set of tires on vehicle. *smd the consumer stated he heard a noise coming from under the hood, followed by a sound of something hitting the highway. He gradually slowed down and pulled to the side of the road, raised the hood and discovered the flywheel for the water pump sitting on top of the engine. He walked back…

    ODI 10553424

  • April 28, 2011 · 82,000 miles

    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

  • June 30, 2010 · 18,400 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    I leased my vehicle the end of may 2008. The tires on the vehicle were factory installed. I have had the tires rotated at least every 5,000 miles. At the last rotation appointment, the mechanic stated the tires barely passed nys inspection, as they had only 2/32" of tread left. At that time the tires had approximately 18,400 miles on them. Since the rotation, i can hear a thumping-type sound while driving any speed.…

    ODI 10353682

  • June 4, 2010

    Steering · Tires

    I have a number of complaints regarding the power steering on my 2009 toyota corolla. To begin with the steering is extremely unresponsive. At low speeds the steering is extremely loose feeling. This has resulted in a couple of near accidents in parking lots where i was barely able to maneuver out of the way in time. At higher speeds the steering is stiff and difficult to steer. Whether or not your driving fast or…

    ODI 10334749

  • March 7, 2010 · 31,786 miles

    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

  • March 2, 2010

    Tires

    I had purchased a "certified" pre owned toyota 2009 corolla xrs which was sold with a faulty gas pedal which i noticed after diving the vehicle for a week. The dealer confirmed it was faulty and had it serviced. Much to my shock, after filing a complaint about the steering, i learned that the problem was not associated with the steering wheel but the fact that the car was sold with bald tires. The service technician…

    ODI 10317641

  • February 9, 2010 · 6,600 miles

    Steering · Tires

    I have 2009 toyota corolla. Over speed 60 miles i feel steering problem. Its hard to stay in the middle of a lane, car goes both left and right at high speeds. In addition if the road is slippery, i need to handle steering very carefully. I don't think my car is safe. *tr

    ODI 10308572

  • May 10, 2009 · 9,100 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    2009 toyota corolla with 9000 miles purchased new. Had routine oil change and tires rotated may 2009. Inspector advised that all 4 firestone tires showed only 4/32 tread depth and all should be replaced soon. Notified toyota online and they declined any adjustment. They indicated that neither toyota nor firestone guaranteed the tire would last for any months at all with respect to oem tires on new cars. I returned…

    ODI 10269125

  • February 16, 2009 · 15,205 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Tires

    We bought a 2009 toyota corolla in oct of 2008. Noticed the touchy steering, but was told that was normal by the toyota dealership. My daughter was driving it on a side street in huntington, wv when she hit a pot hole or a manhole traveling at about 15 to 20 mph. The steering locked up and she hit a parked car. It broke the abs wiring harness and caused $10,994.79 damage to car. We then found out that the tires were…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10268987

  • September 1, 2008 · 33,678 miles

    Tires · Visibility

    Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The driver stated that with all of the existing recalls he would like to give his vehicle back to the dealer. The contact also stated that the vehicle has malfunctioned since he purchased it. The rubber was separating from the window and he had problems with the tires when the vehicle had over 20,000 miles. The contact was uncomfortable whenever he drove the vehicle and he…

    ODI 10316067

  • August 24, 2008 · 10 miles

    Steering · Tires

    2009 toyota corolla s. Special ordered and purchased in 2008. We returned the vehicle to the dealership quickly after purchase complaining about the straight-line driveablity of the car. The problem was more noticeable on the interstate. The car has to be constantly corrected left and right just to be kept straight on a straight stretch of road. My wife and i both are scared of this car. I just feel like i'm going…

    ODI 10311969

  • Accelerator Pedal · Suspension · Tires

    2009 toyota corolla with a recall for the unintended acceleration. Consumer is upset she will not be able to get her vehicle in to be repaired until march 31, 2010. *kb the consumer stated she had to replace the tires on the vehicle twice.

    ODI 10323092