2011 Toyota Corolla Steering Problems
- 39
- 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 39 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 20 records
- power steering · 9 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- noticed steering · 5 records
- left right · 4 records
- electric power · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
LOST POWER STEERING.CAN NOT TURN LEFT OR RIGHT
ODI 11151105
Steering
When driving on interstate above 55mph, steering seems to get drifty. Feels unsafe. Very scary. We have had new tires installed and alignment checked. No semis around us or high winds. Talked to toyota dealership in muscatine ia. They said there were no know issues. We were willing to pay for 1 hour of trouble shooting if there was a fix. Dealership states there is no know problem. We have noticed problem for more…
ODI 11131538
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota corolla. When the vehicle was started, the electrical power steering failed and the steering wheel would lock up. The steering wheel could not turn left or right. After twenty minutes, the vehicle was restarted and returned to normal. The electric power steering warning indicator illuminated and made a beeping sound. Additionally, the abs and traction warning indicators illuminated…
ODI 10927568
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Car was steering on its own and also the speed was being controlled along with electrical issues.
ODI 10915399
Steering
I purchased this vehicle new and it has been this way since i purchased it new but it seems has become worse. I encounter difficulty steering at high speeds. Steering is extreme sensitive with the slightest movement causes great change in the direction of the vehicle. I am concerned that the car overreacts to small steering inputs or required too much effort to keep in a lane on the highway. I feel it is unsafe. I…
ODI 10846359
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota corolla. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel locked without warning. The steering wheel also continued turning after the turn was complete. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was working up to specifications. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 56,000.
ODI 10850410
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Seats · Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Not sure why i was not contacted about all of these recalls. I have owned this vehicle since dec. 2012
ODI 10840191
Steering
Just purchased this car at fremont toyota. Then i noticed the steering seems to wanders. I have to correct it all the time. But i thought this is normal since it is a compact car or it could be windy. But there are times when it does okay. Just tonight, i noticed my car steering wheel is not straight and i'm afraid it could be a steering computer problem which the 2009 to 2010 corollas had. I also heard a clunking…
ODI 10702072
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
I was driving at about 20-25 mph when i felt the steering wheel get out of control i tried to steer it in the right direction but it just steered to the right and at the moment the steering wheel locked up and i couldn't control the car causing me to run into a side walk and almost hitting a pole also the accident caused my whole wheel and suspension to completely break also the cv drive shaft came off no one was…
Crash reported
ODI 10654002
Steering
Im the first owner to this 2011 toyota corolla le thought it would be nice to own seeming how i got it with 6 miles lets start when ever i get on the interstate an lets say im going 50 or better like 70 in speed the car jerks an it shakes an it steers to the right i am now at 45,000 miles i have had the car almost up to 3years now the brake caliber makes offul sounds when coming down a hill never had a car that does…
ODI 10609139
Steering
I purchased a toyota corolla s - 2011 from a very large and reputable massachusetts toyota dealership on 7/28/2013. I picked up the car at 8:50 pm on 8/30/2013. Much to my surprise and fear, upon gaining speed on the highway during my 50 minute trip home, i felt i had no control of the car. I noticed the steering wheel was not at all centered, facing to the right. The wheel moved about, from left to right, very…
ODI 10532991
Steering
I have a 2011 corolla le which has 12k miles on it. Till 12k everything was fine and i loved this car very much. While returning from a road trip ([redacted]) i started noticing loosing control on the steering and the vehicle started wandering all over the lane. I thought it was due to the high winds on that day. But i got tired frequently due to this and had to take many breaks. Then i tried to reach some toyota…
ODI 10508215
Steering
When driving on the freeway or highway at a higher rate of speed the car will drift to the right or left. When i correct the steering it then will over corrects and send me out of my lane. So i now have to drive with a firm grip on the my steering wheel which does not stop the issue but helps me to make constant little corrects at all times. Driving has never been so annoying and frustrating and terrifying all at…
ODI 10574731
Steering
9/15/12 complete vehicle failure due to power steering axle and seals failure during 45 mph test mode by a sheriff's deputy...vehicle inoperable had to be towed...extremely dangerous and life threatening for future toyota corolla owners in any emergency situation ...call [xxx](sarasota sheriff's driving school program...ask for [xxx] for more details and officer [xxx]testimony.) information redacted pursuant to the…
ODI 10475764
Steering · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving, the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the contact was advised that air needed to be added to the tires. The contact added air to the tires however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10486609
Engine · Steering · Suspension
2011 toyota corolla: have had car aligned 2 times due to excessive pulling to the right, therefore tires have worn unevenly and now need to be replaced at 17,000 miles. The edges of the tires wore out before 11,000 miles. I addressed the issue to the dealership, who at first told me i had to pay for the alignment; then i was told it would be aligned under warranty. It had to be aligned a scond time due to continuous…
ODI 10495041
Steering
I recently took a trip from the south to the mid west. The roads are much straighter and the speed limit is higher. I had been noticing that the car drifts back and forth on the highway but hadn't paid it much attention until we went north. While doing 70-75mph down the highways that are straight forever the car was incredibly hard to keep straight. When i got home it was due for regular service and i addressed my…
ODI 10466864
Steering
Update!. On 11/25/11 i wrote: nov 25, 2011 - the villages, fl - vehicle speed control this is a new car purchase (w/200 mi). At 60-75 mph (and noticeable also at slower speeds on other roads) on the freeway the car's steering wanders all over the road, it cannot stay on a straight line even if the steering wheel is not moved. T ---------------------------------------------------- update 3/2/12 - i have an update on…
ODI 10450193
Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
Engine tries to stall at speeds of 50 to 40, more at 40.when this occurs the rpm needle jumps up past 3 then drops to below one comes up and jumps. I took it in to the dealer and they had just received a recall notice from toyota,it recommended it be flashed to stop what they said was a miss fire, this was done on 12/05/11. I drove it home it started doing it again,so i took it back in they reflashed it said that it…
ODI 10447394
Steering
Purchased my 3rd corolla on 01/14/2011. It is a 2011 le. I noticed that the steering wheel feels very independent from the road, it feels like i am driving in serious wind, when there is no wind. I do not like the feel and it feels very unsafe. I am not driving a video arcade game, i am actually behind the wheel of a moving automobile, but, have the feel of driving the video arcade game with a very sloppy and…
ODI 10446598
Steering
When i test drove this corolla, took it on the highway but only got to a speed of about 65 mph because we got on one entrance and off at the next exit. Short highway drive. After purchasing the vehicle, i took at 150 mile trip to the other side of the state of michigan from where i live. The car felt like it was fighting through a windy day (there was no wind) and the car was all over the road. I was so tired by the…
ODI 10446833
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle veered towards the left and right while driving at all speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as intended. The contact was also informed that she would have to become more accustomed to the vehicle's electronic power steering system. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10447717
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
This is a new car purchase (w/200 mi). At 60-75 mph (and noticeable also at slower speeds on other roads) on the freeway the car's steering wanders all over the road, it cannot stay on a straight line even if the steering wheel is not moved. Trucks passing by do not appear to greatly effect steering. Wind was not an issue. This, not a looseness but rather inaccurate steering, causes a wandering which is very…
ODI 10437290
Steering
Vehicle is difficult to drive in a straight line at speeds above 60 mph. It feels like there is constant side winds pushing the car around. This causes the driver to constantly adjust the steering wheel which is extremely sensitive. A very small movement of the steering wheel to correct the constant drifting causes the car to veer. If the driver holds the steering wheel in one position for more than a couple of…
ODI 10436361
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
I bought a used 2011 toyota corolla from beaver toyota in santa fe, new mexico in september 2012. From the beginning i noticed a slight hesitation while driving. It felt like all of a sudden the car would slow down for just a couple of seconds, like a delay of some kind. I took it to the dealer and they felt nothing. It kept happening and i took it back and they drove and felt nothing. Finally, i was driving back…
ODI 10525926