2010 Toyota Corolla Electrical System Problems
- 62
- 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 62 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 6 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 8 records
- window switch · 6 records
- engine light · 6 records
- master switch · 6 records
- check engine · 6 records
- takata recall · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
The car seems to increase in speed even when applying the brakes. The electrical system is not functioning properly. The digital display radio seldom works, the anti skid control does not activate, the lights, both inside and out blink on and off, including headlights at night. The ac and heating unit cuts on and off. It seems as if the entire electrical system in the car is in need of repair. *tr
ODI 10641499
Electrical System · Power Train
I was driving my car down the highway going about 60mph and all of a sudden lost all engine power, with no warning, stutter, jolt or any sort of noise. I managed to coast to the shoulder but could not get my car to turn over and had to tow it away. Obd code reader would not connect with on board computer. When cranking the engine there was no spark to the coils. *tr
ODI 10631994
Electrical System
2010 corolla main body wiring harness caught on fire. Where it enters car through firewall. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10633138
Electrical System
About a week ago my passenger side window wouldn't roll up. Today, i stopped my car at a rest stop and my driver side door started smoking. The wafted up through the windows and the window controlled button. I had to turn the car off because it was getting out of control. I turned the car off. Waited. Turned it back on and the smoke came out instantly. Toyota has had a recall on their camrys with the same problem.…
Fire reported
ODI 10629298
Electrical System · Engine · Steering · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
2010 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to steering and other vehicle problems. *smd the consumer stated the skid light would come on at any time, even if she was driving slowly. When going around a corner, controlling the steering was somewhat of a problem. If it were snowing, or raining, the rear end would slide out to the point, the skid light would come on. There were times, when the vehicle would not…
ODI 10596131
Electrical System
I stopped at a red light. Several engine lights started blinking. When the light turned green, my car would only move very slowly. I was lucky enough to get through the light with oncoming traffic and then coast downhill to a residential area. I had just gotten off of a 4-lane divided highway. I had to have the car towed to my toyota dealership. They told me that my engine control module had short-circuited and…
ODI 10576704
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. The contact stated that she experienced difficulty removing the key from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 25,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10584894
Door · Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the front driver side door master power switch was loosened. The vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 15v689000 (visibility); however, the dealer applied a lubricant which failed to correct the failure. In addition to the recall remedy, the master power window switch assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10818142
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Prematurely failing: struts (repaired summer of 2013), water pump (repaired 10/15/13), brakes (repaired 10/15/13), and alternator (yet to be repaired). *tr
ODI 10547941
Electrical System · Engine
Two issues: radio controls fail; usually when outside temps near/above 100f. Touching any control turns off radio, spits out cd. Causes me to focus on radio instead of driving. Dealer no help. Seen the problem listed by others online inc. Youtube video of the radio acting up. 2nd issue: just had to replace water pump, approx. 150,000 miles. Appears there was some sort of recall but i did not receive any notice.…
ODI 10885236
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
I was driving to work when suddenly thick smoke started appearing from the driver's side power window switch. I immediately pulled over and got out of the car. The smoke had the typical smell of burning plastic and the front passenger window slowly opened on its own. After 5 minutes, the smoke stopped and i continued to my office as it was nearby. Later in the evening, upon removing the switch, the melted plastic…
Fire reported
ODI 10526262
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
After starting the engine and driving approximately 100 feet, the dashboard lights: abs, anti skid symbol, battery and oil lamp appeared. Lost power steering, windshield wipers ceased, it was raining heavily. Drove approximately 6 miles to home. The next morning, car started without any issues, drove approximately 100 feet, the same lights appeared and power steering again ceased. Able to drive approximately 5 miles…
ODI 10524492
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, a burning odor and smoke emitted from the driver's side door control switch. The contact stated that he disconnected the switch as a temporary remedy to prevent a possible fire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician diagnosed that the master switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Fire reported
ODI 10514100
Electrical System · Traction Control System · Trunk Lid · Vehicle Speed Control
First, the trunk stopped opening from the inside. Also, the vsc off light, check engine light, and traction light all came on at the same time while i was driving and i have no idea why. The gas cap was on tightly, the fuel levels were right, there was no need for an oil change, and the car is only 2 1/2 years old in which i did not do any wreckless driving. *tr
ODI 10485242
Air Bags · Body · Electrical System
There was a sudden acceleration in my toyota corolla 2010 and hit a tree,i was driving 15 miles per hour at that time. When complained to toyota they investigated about 15 days ago but no conclusion was provided from toyota. I was injured but recovered already. Please ask them why they are not providing any conclusion to me. .
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10766451
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
As i was driving on hwy, i suddenly lost my power steering and i had power steering light, vsc and slippery car light cam on. From that point on i didn't have power steering, it was difficult to drive since it was hard to turn. Thank god that i didn't get involve in wreck. When i took it momentum toyota dealer in tulsa and explained what happened, service advisor said that since it has almost 45,000 it is not…
ODI 10464821
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
This vehicle uses a drive by wire (dwb) accelerator. When you press on the gas the car lurches forward. This happened on a rental car in 2010 and still is a problem on the used toyota i purchased. When i contacted toyota they stated there was no recall information. They asked me to have the vehicle diagonized at my expense, which i refused to do. This is a problem and based on information on the net others are…
ODI 10473999
Air Bags · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall. Gas pedal becomes stuck with floor mat when car is in motion. We have had to remove floor mat for safety. Removal of floor mat has caused wear and tear on floor board covering.
ODI 10928205
Electrical System
I have a 2010 toyota corolla with 1,900 miles on it, i purchased the veh in the middle of november. After purchasing the vehicle i began to notice that my right arm would collect static electricity when i would place it on top of the center arm rest/console. At first i would only get the static spark when i touched the metal frame of my door, then when i entered the vehicle i would once again collect the static…
ODI 10373554
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2010 toyota corolla continues to have acceleration issues. Now it accelerates with the cruise control on to speeds over 100/110 mph. I had to drive my car from vermont to california, and used my cruise control for the first time. The speed limit was 75 to 80 mph in areas and i set the cruise control to 72. The next thing i new, the car suddenly lurched forward on its own & went completely out of control. It went…
ODI 10381217
Electrical System
My 07 toyota corolla s started stalling and the check engine light came on. The car started and was fine. The next day the same thing happened. When i went to start the car again stalled. I took the car to the dealer and they fit me right in even though they were busy, which i appreciated very much. This all happened at approximately 62,000 miles. Luckily the car was still covered under 8 yr/80000 miles warranty. *tr
ODI 10346443
Electrical System
Our 2010 toyota corolla (automatic transmission) frequently hesitates as if acceleration has ceased and then reaccelerates after it appears to switch gears. Happens at highway and freeway speeds, seems to increase with use of a/c. After test drive, toyota mechanic explained this is normal and due to electrical parts that have replaced mechanical parts. He said car is thinking when it switches gears and apparently…
ODI 10342491
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
My new 2010 toyota corolla, (less than 1000 miles) accelerated suddenly. I was driving in a parking lot and going about 15-20 mph. I applied the brakes after the first car was hit but was unable to avoid hitting the second car. My car and two other cars nearby were damaged, but no one was injured.. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10342670
Electrical System
Stopped at a red light, my 2010 toyota corolla shot up to 6,000 rpm/100mph. We were able to put it in park and shut car off before it lurched forward into the car ahead. Toyota has had the car since monday and is trying to find out what is wrong with the computer. A report was filed with customer experience center and a case number has been assigned to the incident. *tr
ODI 10326845
Electrical System
I have leased a 2010 corolla in july 2010 it now has approx. 4200 miles on it i continue to have unexplained what appears to be electronic or computer software problems with the vehicle. One instance was i put the car in drive, but the car did not move, but the engine revved when i put my foot on the gas pedal. I then put the car in neutral and back into drive and the car functioned normally. I then drove approx 6…
ODI 10319872