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  3. 2010
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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

BandRecords
60–100k mi21
1–30k mi19
30–60k mi7
100–150k mi3
150–400k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 10, 2010 · 178 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Electric

    Toyota 2010 corolla brake system failed. The emergency brake went on , while i was driving without me doing anything. The odometer stopped working, brake, check-engine, panic mode and airbag system lights went on. The failure has occurred twice already, first starting as a brake failure, then almost leading to the accident when everything failed at once. Almost got into an accident and i couldn't accelerate in the…

    ODI 10318982

  • February 25, 2010 · 210 miles

    Electrical System · Steering

    Correction and addition to my 1st complaint. Yesterday i had to drive my husband home from the hospital and unfortunately i had to get on the hwy. The car road home was more worrisome than his surgery! The eps in the 2010 corolla is just as dangerous as the other corolla i had before it. Its blowing all over the road, taking me into other lanes, i almost hit other cars on the hwy, my husband got all distressed in…

    ODI 10314483

  • February 16, 2010 · 413 miles

    Electrical System · Power Train · Wheels

    Why have i not been contacted...this is ridiculous..10 recalls on this vehicle and none of them have been fixed...this was a dangerous vehicle that never shod have been on the road..total loses of vehicle..where is the warranty?.. This vehicle was sold less than a month after my accident and i was told therefore the vehicle could not be located for investigation.. I want something done about this..!

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10585070

  • February 9, 2010 · 5,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Service Brakes, Electric · Steering · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control

    Toyota corolla s 2010 [xxx] with extra stabilizer bar kit, purchased 11-30-09 with delivery in 12/09. 1) approximately 1 month after purchase ,the car starting to veer sharply right then left when driving on the highway, it was/is difficult to control requiring a tight grip on the wheel. It feels like strong winds are moving the car but winds are absent and road conditions are normal. This event comes and goes…

    ODI 10313897

  • February 6, 2010 · 2,500 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control

    I have 2010 toyota corolla (vin# [xxx] ) purchased on oct 31 2009 from sansoneautomall, nj. There is a problem with the steering column initially which started with some unique sound, then from feb 2010 i was seriously facing steering freeze (will get harden) only 15-20% of steering moves when in 0' speed, for this i have visited my dealer service center 3 times but there is no use. Only with lot of disappointment…

    ODI 10324618

  • February 1, 2010 · 97,000 miles

    Electrical System

    My 2007 toyota corolla had a failed ecm which caused the check engine light to come and stall the engine. In addition, my vehicle had high rpm and shifting gear problems as well. The failed ecm issue was discovered by a specific code for check engine light. I called toyota and they were certainly aware of the problem however told me that they did not have enough complaints to recall the issue. I called toyota dealer…

    ODI 10320926

  • January 28, 2010 · 468 miles

    Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension

    I have been taking my corolla to the dealership almost every week since 01/28/2010 and every week i complained about how the car was drifting side to side and how on low windy days i have to fight the steering wheel to keep it in its lane at speeds above 65mph. And every time i take it over there they say "well the car is working to factory standards" and they will send me on my way. I have had my brakes bled and my…

    ODI 10317391

  • January 22, 2010 · 154 miles

    Electrical System · Service Brakes, Electric · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control

    While driving a 2010 toyota corolla le the steering wheel unexpectedly jerked away from my control. In addition, the power steering and braking system is making strange sounds, such as hissing, pings and cracks. I took the car to toyota dealership and mechanic stated it is probably the electrical system. He also stated that toyota will probably recall car due to complaints with powersteering. Due to the above issues…

    ODI 10314404

  • January 1, 2010

    Electrical System

    I have 2010 corollo sport if i am driving on 45 mile/hour and hit the brake then remove my leg from the brake. The car maintain speed of 20-25 mile/h for about 2 minutes. I took to the dealer they test it and they confirmed that this happens. And they told me this is a normal behavior, and i know it is not

    ODI 10322876

  • January 1, 2010 · 6,300 miles

    Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla le. While sitting idle in the parking position, the vehicle momentarily lunged forward. While traveling at various speeds as low as 50 mph, the vehicle would veer to the right. Also, the keyless remote, which also acts as a vehicle locator, would only operate intermittently. Often, the vehicle locator alarm would go off on without driver input. The dealer advised changing…

    ODI 10318053

  • August 31, 2009 · 45 miles

    Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control

    Since obtaining the vehicle in 2009 brand new, upon breaking gradually, it surges forward slightly when it feels like it should slow down. I have brought this issue up to my local toyota dealership who denied any such inconsistencies. Also, there have been electrical issues for the past few years when turning on the radio; after pushing any button at any time, it will randomly change the display to nonsense…

    ODI 11025132

  • August 14, 2009 · 50 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph on normal road conditions the engine warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument control panel followed by an unexpected engine stall. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician replaced the computer module. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure and current…

    ODI 10294692