2013 Toyota Corolla Steering Problems
- 34
- 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 34 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 29 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- left right · 6 records
- highway speeds · 6 records
- repaired notified · 6 records
- approximate failure · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
While attempting to make a sharp right turn from a stationary position the steering wheel locked in place for a few seconds and freed up only after wrestling with it several seconds. Also, on the highway the car seems to weave left or right at any given moment. This car has the electric steering system. The steering wheel locking also happened approx. On 12/15/18
ODI 11164384
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering lost power and caused the vehicle to veer left. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a guardrail and traveled down an embankment. The front driver's side of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11132879
Steering
Knocking , rattlng, on rough street, 4 door, le, in motion, started about 6 months ago. Scary
ODI 11124038
Steering
Difficult to steer at highway speeds. The vehicle pulls to the left and it's terrifying trying to drive even short distances on the highway or surface streets with an elevated mph value. If i do not actively keep my steering wheel turning towards the right, i will surely crash into a vehicle in the next lane. Extremely unsafe!
ODI 11080647
Service Brakes · Steering · Wheels
Takata recall i got a car from toyota expressway in boston massachusetts ever since i got the car from them remind you that to use the car i've been having problems i mean bringing the car back the same problems over and over which is the brakes the steering wheel it feels like it needs an alignment when i drive it feels like the car sliding from left to right and then not doing nothing about the situation and i'm…
ODI 11119985
Steering
Steering wheel locked up while driving. Unable to steer vehicle while car in motion for a couple of seconds while making a right and left hand turn. *tr
ODI 10947441
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota corolla. While driving 75 mph and attempting to make a right turn off the highway, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and seized. The contact engaged the brakes, but lost control of the vehicle and drove through a field. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 40,000.
ODI 10725791
Steering
2013 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to electrical assisted power steering issues. *smd the consumer stated he has to constantly steer the vehicle straight. *jb
ODI 10720917
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose when turned in either direction. The contact had to grip the steering wheel tightly to maintain control. The dealer was notified of the failure several times and only adjusted the steering wheel, but the failure continued. The vehicle was also taken to a repair shop where an alignment was performed. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10907236
Steering
2013 toyota corolla wanders at highway speeds. It is very difficult to keep the vehicle moving straight down the road. Scarry to drive on a two lane highway next to a rig due to swaying and instability .correction in the steering wheel results in the vehicle drifting into the adjacent lanes. This steering issue makes the car unsafe at highway speeds. The alignment on the vehicle was checked and is all within…
ODI 10790508
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the power steering intermittently failed without warning. The vehicle became increasingly difficult to maneuver. Also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10616005
Steering
2013 toyota corolla wanders at highway speeds. It is very difficult to keep the vehicle moving straight down the road. Steering is overly sensitive and any correction in the steering wheel results in the vehicle drifting into the adjacent lanes. This steering issue makes the car unsafe at highway speeds. The alignment on the vehicle was checked and is all within tolerances. The tires are in good condition and are…
ODI 10610914
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota corolla. While driving 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle would veer left and right. The vehicle also had delayed acceleration and the vechicle abnormally vibrated. The dealer stated that the brakes needed to be replaced and the rotors needed to be surfaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure…
ODI 10606968
Steering
After making a right coming off interstate 95, the steering wheel locked up and would not straighten up. It caused the loss of control of the car; the car then went over the median which caused it to blow out the tire, destroy the rim and damage the axle, at minimum. *tr
ODI 10593282
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota corolla. While driving 30 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle became difficult to control and caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. There were no injuries. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 3,500.
Crash reported
ODI 10617587
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle would drift to the right. The steering wheel was also abnormally loose and the contact had to constantly correct the steering wheel to avoid crashing. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80. The vin was…
ODI 10542568
Steering
When driving on highway at 55 mph, the vehicle sways and drifts by itself to the right lane or somtimes the left lane without much driver effort. I feel that the car is being pushed off the road as im driving.i have notified my dealer millennium. Toyota in hempstead ny but they cant seem to find the problem. It seems though on your website that there were multiple complaints about the 2013 toyota corolla and this…
ODI 10544895
Steering
New 2013 corolla l. 1st time driving on highway. Had to constantly correct steering, felt like wind buffeting the car. Any light touch on steering wheel caused car to shift direction. At one point, the car veered into another lane with just a very light touch on the steering wheel. Now i learn about a 2010 recall, & read many complaints about fatigue from constantly handling the steering wheel, unexpected direction…
ODI 10537771
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact mentioned that the eps, abs, and the vsa warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure…
ODI 10538632
Steering · Suspension · Tires
Since the day we leased 2013 toyota corolla july 2013, the car is all over the road. Constantly have to correct to keep in lane, buzzy, vibration. Very scary in the rain and snow. Constantly tcb locks front right brake and pull car towards the ditch. Had to back down a hill in the snow several times that we have driven over many years. Why would you put 55 series tire on a small car like this unless to cover up…
ODI 10566565
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota corolla. While driving 35 mph, the steering seized without warning and excessive force was needed to maneuver the vehicle. The failure occurred on several occasions. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
ODI 10644574
Engine · Steering
*steering* i went to visit my dad & run some errands in la county on july 6th 2013. I reside in orange county so i had to get on the freeway. The speed limit on california freeways is 65 miles per hour. When i got up to 65 miles per hour my car started veering off to the left & i had keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands to keep the car in my lane. The speed limit in irvine on most streets is 50…
ODI 10535908
Steering
When driving on the highway at approx. 60 mph the car wanders to the left. I could not get the car to drive straight. It kept drifting left. I held the steering wheel straight on center and the car kept drifting left. I had to hold tight to the steering and when i felt it drifting left, i had to constantly correct the steering to prevent from going into the other lane. I bought this car brand new and it has been to…
ODI 10567082
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle veered out of the lane independently. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation and when the contact was driving at any speed. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 100.
ODI 10524907
Steering
I bought my 2013 corolla new several hundred miles from home. Driving it home, it was impossible not to notice that it was very twitchy or darty when trying to keep it going straight down the road. Keeping the car going straight was a constant chore- my previous 2005 corolla was excellent in that regard- no problems, just like every car or truck i've driven in my life, going back to late 1960's designs to my 2005…
ODI 10521078