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 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Since new, car wanders/drifts at speeds of over 65mph. Difficult to track straight in highway lane. Feels similar to driving in high crosswinds even when there are none. In the presence of large trucks or crosswinds it can feel very dangerous. Dealer does the standard "no problem found" and acts generous to not charge for the diagnosis. This is pretty obviously an issue in the electronic power steering software.…
ODI 10522411
Steering
This vehicle wonders in the lane at 70 mph and when the wind is blowing it is very hard to keep in the lane. This vehicle would be very unsafe in the rain. I drive vehicles for a living and this is the worse driving vehicle i have ever encountered. Test drives under 55 mph will not reveal the problem. Following a tractor trailer on the interstate will feel like someone is shaking you in your seat. Some turbulence…
ODI 10432271
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the steering was rough and unstable when traveling at 35 mph or higher. The contact also stated that the vehicle shook violently and the contact had to apply force to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 500.
ODI 10579095
Steering
At highway speeds from 65-80 mph this vehicle takes constant effort to keep in a straight line, it feels as if you are always driving on a windy day even when it is not. The steering in too sensitive at highway speeds and even the smallest movements cause the car to move alot. I notified the dealer of this within a week of purchasing the vehicle, they said it was normal and would not even take a look at it. I…
ODI 10464536
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
I am writing to report an electric power steering safety defect with my 2011 toyota corolla le. I purchased the car new and noticed, during my first trip on the interstate highway, it was difficult to maintain center lane because the vehicle would drift from side to side and the faster the vehicle speed the more pronounced the drift became. Road smoothness did not seem to make any difference. I assumed that since…
ODI 10487431
Steering · Suspension
The car is wandering sideways and you have to really control and focus on keeping the wheel straight to stay on lane. The best way to describe it is like you are always driving on windy weather with severe wind gusts. This happens on highway, with a speed of 60 mph or higher. The assistant service manager said it could be the wheel alignment but after they aligned it and checked it, the problem remains. I live in an…
ODI 10475237
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph or more, the steering wheel would not remain straight and would cause the vehicle to sway back and forth abnormally. The dealer was notified of the failure who stated there was no fix for the issue. The manufacturer was notified and a claim was filed. They offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 2,000.
ODI 10430003
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving highway speeds, the vehicle felt like it was wondering and he had to force the steering wheel back into place. He also stated that when he released the brake pedal it would exhibit an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that everything he described were normal characteristics of the vehicle. The manufacturer…
ODI 10415422
Steering
2011 toyota corolla s, steering problems. Feel like off-center, not easy to keep car in line. Not so nice to have this feeling on brand new car. *tt
ODI 10411806
Steering
My 2011 toyota corolla started to wander and drift on the road after reaching speeds of around 50 to 60 mph. I took it to the dealer and they said they could find nothing wrong but said they contacted toyota and were told to align the front end. After the alignment, or whatever they really did, it was better but still at 50 to 60 mph if you move the steering wheel at all, the car drifts and wanders like the rear end…
ODI 10407651
Steering
At about 55mph-60mph, the car becomes difficult to steer. The car becomes very unstable and will not hold the road well. The car jerks quickly back and forth across the lane, feeling almost as if one were driving in high winds; however, this steering issue will occur at every high speed and even without wind present. The steering is too sensitive and will easily move into any other lane despite holding the wheel…
ODI 10403003
Steering
When driving on the highway with any kind of wind the car is hard to steer, it has a mind of it's own, it will start to go to one side to the other. *tr
ODI 10399518
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 toyota corolla. While driving at any speed above 60 mph with windy weather conditions, the contact noticed that the steering wheel became hard to move making it difficult to steer. The dealer advised the contact that there were no issues and that he needed to get used to driving the vehicle. The contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The current…
ODI 10398175
Steering
2011 toyota corolla. Steering very hard to keep on the road. Wanders and jerks wheel very hard and turns by itself in the wind.. Loss of control.. Unable to keep the car in the same lane as it steers wherever it wants to go. Conditions worsened by wind and passing tractor trailers.. Has something to do with the electric power steering. It over steers when you only want it to turn a little bit.. Very scary at highway…
ODI 10394172