2010 Toyota Corolla Steering Problems
- 366
- 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 366 stored complaint records:
- 18 indicate a crash
- 11 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 52 records
- power steering · 27 records
- failure mileage · 25 records
- left right · 16 records
- current mileage · 13 records
- notified failure · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 268 |
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
My new 2010 toyota corolla has a problem when driven on the interstate. The car wobbles and i am constantly steering to keep it going straight. It doesn't seem stable--as if it's being buffeted by high winds even though it's a calm day. I am afraid it is going to veer off the road and therefore i have tried to avoid driving it on the interstate. I have spoken with the dealership and was informed that all the…
ODI 10344870
Steering
I just bought a brand new 2010 toyota corolla 6/28/10. It has serious steering wandering problems. I took it to the dealer today(7/1/10, and they confirmed but did not fix the problem. When i got home, i looked it up on the web and see that there have been numerous complaints about this problem. What can i do? *tr
ODI 10341041
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. The contact stated that whenever he drove the vehicle over 60 mph, the steering wheel became loose and difficult to control. He constantly had to correct the steering wheel to keep it straight. He called the dealer and scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle inspected. He had not spoken with the manufacturer when the complaint was filed. The vin was unavailable. The…
ODI 10341129
Steering
Tl*the contact leased a 2010 toyota corolla. When the contact was driving over 40 mph or more the steering wheel independently caused the vehicle to move to the left and right. He experienced the failure with a previously leased toyota corolla. The vehicle was replaced; yet, he continued to experience the steering failure with the replacement vehicle. The manufacturer was notified but they have not returned his…
ODI 10344277
Steering
I have a brand new corolla 2010 i bought this may of 2010. If i drive on the freeway, i have to continuously control the way the car moves. It will not go straight in the lane. The car will wander and its like the wind is hitting my car. I'm returning it this week, but i really hope this will get fixed soon. *tr
ODI 10335400
Steering
I bought a new 2010 corolla le the fourth of april 2010; test drove it etc. Everything seemed to be just fine i did a long trip to the niagara falls trip approx 1600 miles round trip. During the trip, i could tell something was wrong with the steering. I found that i had to focus on the road because the car would slowly change lanes. I though it was the wind or something else. I have to drive my car 80 miles every…
ODI 10358443
Accelerator Pedal · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. The contact was driving up an incline approximately 55 mph, the contact applied extreme force numerous times to the accelerator pedal before acceleration would occur. The failure occurred after the recall remedy repair was performed on the vehicle associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v017000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). In addition, there were several…
ODI 10357780
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. The contact stated when driving at approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel would not stay balanced in a straight line. The vehicle would veer in either direction. The contact stated the failure was worse when driving in snow or windy weather conditions. The dealer advised the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure persisted. The dealer test drove and was able to…
ODI 10340443
Steering · Tires
I just bought a 2010 toyota corolla less than 30 days ago. I believe the steering is either going to cause an accident or at least cause us to get a ticket from drifting in and out of our lane of traffic. I am 32 years old and have bought and drove tons of vehicles so i am not an inexperienced driver. I own a 1988 toyota pickup that is easier to keep in a straight line than this car. Before i was ready to purchase…
ODI 10331854
Steering
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) [xxx] may 21, 2010 heritage toyota shelburne rd. Dear heritage toyota, i am returning the toyota corolla i purchased from you less than 30 days ago. I expect a full refund as provided by state and federal statutes. I find it unsafe to drive. The vehicle does not track straight. It too readily redirects itself from a straight…
ODI 10331702
Equipment · Steering · Traction Control System
Purchased a new 2010 corolla. Driving home from work last week, i had two service lights on (my car has 1400 miles on it). The steering in the car seemed "loose" as i drove home, but when i went to turn on my street, the steering wheel did not turn and the abs failed. I hit a curb on the opposite side of the road damaging a strut and an alloy wheel. My local dealer, lakeland toyota, told me it was not their problem…
ODI 10332120
Engine · Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle would swerve to the right and left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was functioning normally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 25 and the current mileage was 43,749. Updated 03/05/14*lj the…
ODI 10550452
Steering
High speed steering is very sensitive. Making it very difficult to drive on the highway at 60 mph. Oversteering is common. The car changes lanes with just 1/2" of movement on the steering wheel. *tr
ODI 10331823
Steering
Just purchased new 2010 toyota corolla 4 days ago and i'm having steering difficulty at speeds of 60+ mph. The car is very difficult to keep centered in the lane and it constantly sways left and right. Steering correction is needed every few seconds to prevent unintended lane changes. It feels as if the car is being bounced around by strong winds, but no wind is present. The car feels out of control at highway…
ODI 10329264
Steering
Basically, the car loses all its balance when you hit about 50mph on highway. Steering becomes vague. The car drifts left or right, as if a really strong wind hits the sides. Instead of getting heavier, steering becomes so light, you can't keep the car in the lane. In two recent occasions, i almost hit the cars which were driving next to me, in their lanes. *tr
ODI 10331011
Steering
On 05/03/2010 after my daughter graduation from the university of florida we were driving toyota corolla 2010 from gainesville fl to ft. Lauderdale fl. We were keeping speed of the vehicle around posted legal limit of 70 mph and experienced some difficulties to keep the vehicle straight within the limits of the lane boundaries.this car is suppose to be driven by my daughter who only now is starting to drive on the…
ODI 10330453
Steering
2010 toyota corolla le - wandering of vehicle while traveling at highway speeds. Alignment is also off. *tr
ODI 10330284
Steering
I have a 2010 corolla and had steering difficulties. At hitting highway speeds, it would feel like the wind was blowing my car into the other lane, yet the wind was not blowing. On 4-25-2010, my car jerked right while going 43, causing me to hit a ditch, go airborne, hit a telephone pole, do a 360 and land back on it's wheels. My car is now not drivable and not repairable. Before the accident i thought it was the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10397919
Steering
I just took my brand new 2010 corolla on the highway for the first time last weekend. It was as if wind was blowing the car back and forth. If you left the wheel in one place, the car would still veer as if you were slightly turning the wheel one way or the other (constant correction required). Also, on the trip back i had a full car with 5 normal sized individuals. The car veering was much worse. It was as if the…
ODI 10327829
Steering
I purchased a 2010 toyota corolla s 4/22/10 .on the [redacted] home , i noticed that the car wandered alot as if it were being buffeted by wind. At times the car would even cross the center line into oncoming cars. This is a very dangerous problem with this steering. My 2009 didn't have this issue. If any policeman were following me ,they would probably assume i was drunk. *tr
ODI 10327139
Steering · Suspension
I'm also making a followup to my original complaint #10302584. These corolla's have a serious built in problem! You (odi) started an investigation in feb. Stating 168 complaints on the steering in 09 and 10 corollas, there are now almost 500!!! 95% of them say the same thing! Car wanders, feels like it's windy when it's not, car steers on its own, wanders both left and right, feels like it',hydroplaning, constant…
ODI 10329236
Steering
I am a new owner of a 2010 toyota corolla. I am experiencing steering problems on the expressway where the car wants to drift from side to side and requires constant correction by the driver to maintain proper control. This is an ongoing occurrence and not due to any particular road conditions. I contacted my local dealership where i purchased the car and they said that they have not had any other similar complaints…
ODI 10326374
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. The steering wheel does not stay in a straight line while driving over 30 mph. The vehicle began to move from the left to the right. While driving over 30 mph it took greater effort to keep the steering wheel straight. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The steering eps needed to be replaced, but the part was on back order. The dealer was unable to provide…
ODI 10341951
Steering
2010 TOYOTA COROLLA STEERING UNSTABLE TO DRIVE. *TR
ODI 10331480
Steering
At highway speeds my cars steering feels as if it were a windy day, it takes a lot of correction of the steering wheel to keep the car straight. It has even swerved to other lanes before almost causing me to crash. The car feels unsafe and toyota needs to acknowledge this problem before any injuries occur. *tr
ODI 10503700