toyota corolla Problems

toyota corolla 2010 Complaints

STEERING

2010 corolla s with electronic power steering (eps). vehicle is unstable at freeway speeds. wanders and drifts. needs to be "actively driven" in order to track straight. very tiring on long drives. does not instill confidence that vehicle could be controlled during an emergency swerve.

Reported in: WEST CHESTER OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

STEERING

i've driven this 2010 toyota corolla for less than 500 miles and i started to noticed that it's very hard to keep the car from veering or drifting to the left . drifting is more noticeable when car reaches a speed of 40mph or more. i took it to the dealer for service and according to the dealer the car is aligned to specification by toyota. i hope this car eps (electric power steering) get recall soon before it causes accidents across the nation.

Reported in: CORAL GABLES FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving approximately 30 to 35 mph on normal road conditions the "brake" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. when pressure was applied to the brake pedal there was a slow response. the driver continued to drive with caution. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the following day the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. the technician stated that the failure was contributed to a leak located on the right cylinder. the vehicle was repaired under the service warranty. the contact had concerns of the safety risk. the failure and current mileages were 260.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

STEERING

i have a 2010 corolla which i bought just a few weeks ago and i have been having problems with the steering from the start. when you are at freeway speeds it does not kept a straight line, it wanders to left and the right needing correction all of the time. it is very tiring and seems very dangerous. it talked to the dealer and toyota to report the problem, they said it is a normal driving condition at this time, not sure what this means. i hope they fix this soon or i hope to sell it back to toyota. i am very disappointed that is was not addressed in the 2009 model.

Reported in: LAKE ELMO MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving the vehicle began to drift from the intended direction. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that the front end was aligned according to specifications. he also stated that the failure was common for this model; however, they have not developed a remedy. the failure mileage was 20. the current mileage was 2,200.

Reported in: HAUGHTON LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. when driving the vehicle drifts to the right and left side of the road. he stated that the vehicle has electronic power steering therefore it is a fabric defect. he will take the vehicle to the dealer, and demand a buy back. the failure mileage was 160. the current mileage was 800. the vehicle identification number was unavailable.

Reported in: SAWYER MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

rear window defogger on 2010 toyota corolla is extremely slow, cannot see out back window for close to 20 minutes. dealer refused to fix, said " that's the way it is". was brought back to dealer when car was 1 month old.

Reported in: KENMORE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE0AC

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla s drifts to the left and right at speeds above 40 mph making car require constant adjustment to stay in lane. longer trips are exhausting as the car has to be actively steered at all times to keep from wandering out of the lane. steering feels loose and wheel needs to be turned more than 1/6 of a turn to correct vehicle.

Reported in: BELLEVUE WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

steering is inaccurate at highway speeds.

Reported in: WINSTON SALEM NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

own a 2010 toyota corolla s vehicle and the steering is horrible at highway speeds. the vehicle tracks from left to right with the slightest compensation causing the vehicle to almost jerk in the compensated direction. this vehicles steering is dangerous and i have several friends that are complaining of the same issue. i contacted my dealers service rep and was basically told this is normal with a chuckle. my vehicle now has 2000 miles on it almost all interstate miles. toyota needs to fix this issue. i will be pressing my dealer to buy this vehicle back.

Reported in: MARION IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i have a 2010 toyota corolla, but because i live in texas, i am not part of the recall to have a newly designed intake air connector to relocate the brake system vacuum port. i am afraid that if i go to colorado this winter as planned, i will have brake failure. why does the recall not extend to all 2010 toyota corollas???

Reported in: ARLINGTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

2010 toyota corolla brake recall. *nj the consumer stated the recall was issued due to freezing temperatures in cold weather states, however massachusetts was not listed as a cold weather state. the consumer stated the temperatures are extremely cold in the winter with ice, snow, sleet and freezing temperatures. *jb

Reported in: UNKNOWN DC || Crash: N || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

2010 toyota corolla loose driver's side floormat between lodged between brake pedal and accelerator causes car to accelerate while trying to stop. already caused two rear-end collisions. factory-provided floor mat and holddown clips were never installed by the factory or the dealer. we were unsuccessful in getting any help from toyota sales, usa, or rice toyota, local dealer.

Reported in: GREENSBORO NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

STEERING

bought 2010 corolla on 11/21/09 with 6 miles. upon driving home, i noticed the steering wheel is not centered, but slightly crooked to the left. when we hop into the fwy and doing 50mph+, the vehicle starts to drift left and right. i had to make small corrections by steering it left and right to make the car drives straight. my girlfriend drove the vehicle yesterday and upon making a left curve on the freeway doing 60mph, the steering was not fully responsive. she veered one lane to the right instead! we were lucky that the fwy was empty at that moment. i feel that there is a steering problem that makes this vehicle dangerous to drive.

Reported in: ROWLAND HEIGHTS CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. she was unable to stop the vehicle while driving and crashed into a truck. the driver frontal air bag failed to deploy. the driver seat belt also failed to operate normally which caused the contact to sustain injuries. the police report number is 0470200. the vehicle was diagnosed by a dealer. a report was filed with the manufacturer who stated that the air bag did deploy. e current and the failure mileages were 6,000.

Reported in: ELIZABETHTOWN KY || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: ELIZABETHTOWN KY || Crash: Y || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Reported in: ELIZABETHTOWN KY || Crash: Y || VIN #:

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 mileages were 50. updated 01/05/10 *bf the consumer stated the engine warning light did not come on until after the incident occurred. the consumer was in the fast lane when the vehicle stalled and he had to push the vehicle off the road. the dealer found an internal short in the ecu. updated 01/07/10.*jb

Reported in: PORT ST. LUCIE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

driving a rental 2010 corolla in tucson. as i was braking to a stop at traffic light, the car suddenly surged ahead. fortunately i was far enough from the vehicle stopped in front of me to stand hard on the brake and bring the car to a stop. scary!!. floor mats were properly secured and no where near the pedal area. never experienced anything like this before. toyota has a problem way beyond floor mats.

Reported in: ROMEOVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i applied my brakes to stop at an intersection,the brakes slipped: they did not hold, and my car crashed into car on the other side of the intersection. prior to that event there had been a loud, metallic clatter when applying the brakes aggressively. the car is in the shop for major repairs.

Reported in: BERKELEY CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. when driving the vehicle will begin to drift to the left. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. a remedy was not provided, because the technician could not duplicate the failure. the current and failure mileages were 18000. updated 02/02/10. *lj updated 02/05/10.*jb the consumer stated he is still having problems with the vehicle drifting and veering into other lanes. the consumer was informed the drifting was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. updated 03/29/10.*jb

Reported in: WOODLANDS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

STEERING

Reported in: WOODLANDS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

purchase new 2010 toyota corolla dec. 18 2009. under all braking conditions stopping at a red light or stop sign. under normal braking conditions driving down the road. you touch the brake pedal and it does not engage. there is way to much brake pedal travel before you get any braking response. there is 1/2 inch pedal movement before you get any brake response at all. this problem occurs everytime you brake. return to toyota dealer for repair 12/21/09. no repair was done. they said that was the way the new braking system worked. just get use to it.

Reported in: MANCHESTER KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

STEERING

my 2010 toyota corolla is unsafe, because of its steering mechanism. the car stability is unsafe at highway speeds, because it drives all over the road. it feels like i'm driving on black ice ,constantly, trying to compensate for the over steer. this problem occurs everytime drive on the highway. this will cause a accident if i continue to drive this car. i took my car to the dealership only to hear them say that the car is within spec.

Reported in: ESTERO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

SUSPENSION

corolla 2010 has major issues being kept in a straight line at speeds over 55 or so.

Reported in: SHERMAN OAKS CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

corolla 2010 has major issues being kept in a straight line at speeds over 55 or so.

Reported in: SHERMAN OAKS CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

we purchased a 2010 toyota corolla in sep 2009. the day after we purchased the vehicle we noticed the eps system was very erratic, causing constant corrections. this is more noticeable at highway speeds, therefore on the "test" drive, we didn't realize the extent of the problem. the car has been taken back to the dealer three times with no resolution. we have contacted toyota with the problem and their response was "the operation of the vehicle is within design specifications." this is a very dangerous situation. toyota designed and manufactured a vehicle with a steering system that is unstable, distracting and unsafe. for a company that advertises safety and reliability, i would think they would be responsive to so many safety concerns with the corolla's electronic power steering system. even the technicians agree there is a problem with the design. we would like to see some resolution for this problem before someone is fatally injured.

Reported in: HAUGHTON LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

i bought a 2010 toyota corolla and had the pedal sticking twice in cold weather . when taken to the dealer ship i was advised that everything was fine and i ask if they had any problems . i was told no in fact they did not even bother taking down my complaint. i again returned to the toyota dealership after the story broke on the news. i am now being told that it only effects some camry and not the corolla. i feel that toyota has gone out of its way to hide this from the public. further the last time the pedal stuck i was on the high way going 50 mph. and had to put it in neutral and pump the pedal until it returned to normal. again please not that this information was given to them before it was made public in the news.after i became aware of the news . i took it back to them and this time they have no way to fix the problem. i hope that the nhtsa look into how many people brought this to toyota attention only to be told there was not a problem , how many people died or have been hurt because toyota tried to hide the problem. and what am i going to do or what they plan to do to make things right. i need to operate my vehicle , i hope i or any other person add to the accident count...

Reported in: MURRYSVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE3AC

STEERING

i recentle purchased a new 2010 corolla. like others, it seemed to drive fine on a test drive. the first time my wife drove it on the highway her arms were tired after 25 miles trying to keep it straight. i've since driven it many times in different conditions and it veers all over the road. i took it back and the dealer said it was within specs, but they tweeked it to the limit. it didn't help. having to concentrate so hard on keeping this car in a straight line may keep a person from avoiding another type of hazard or dangerous situation. dealer refuses to recognize a problem, however two employees (one salesman and one tech) told me they noticed the same thing on other corollas. *cn

Reported in: SPARTA WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i bought my 2010 toyota corolla couple months ago and ever since it's been having brake problems. quite often, the vehicle fails to stop when i apply the brakes which makes me brake harder or down shift to slow down in time. i took it to the dealership to get it fixed and they informed me that there is nothing they can do to fix the problem. this problem happens at least once a day and because of this problem, i have encountered many times where i almost got in accidents. *tw

Reported in: CENTREVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

for entire time owned - there is a gap of seconds between pressing gas pedal and actual acceleration. when i press gas pedal there is a hesitation leading me to press harder. then of course the car has a sudden sprint in acceleration. this is not safe. i have had the car for 5.5 months so i am getting better at waiting instead of pressing harder. but i feel this is definitely a defect. i inquired over phone with service manager where i purchased - explanation: i am not use to a 4 cylinder, which i believed because i have never driven a 4 cylinder. but, i am beginning not to believe this excuse. *tw

Reported in: JONESBORO AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: JONESBORO AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. she stated that while driving approximately 70 mph the steering wheel exhibits a jerking motion. the failure occurs every time the vehicle is driven. the contact stated that after 24 hours they could not duplicate the failure. she has had two other people drive the vehicle who confirmed that they also experienced the steering wheel malfunction. there have been no repairs done to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 260 and the current mileage was 1559.

Reported in: PLANT CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

toyota corolla brakes needs to pressed forcefully to stop the car abruptly. also when i slightly put the foot on the brake the car surges for about 1 second. this has occurred to me everytime i drive so that i have to press the brakes hard when i need to come to a stop.

Reported in: BURNABY 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

extremely worried after the news regarding the sudden acceleration of toyota cars. i purchased toyota corolla 2010 recently and i am asking if i have the right to return it since toyota didn't solve the acceleration problem yet and halted the sale of corolla 2010. this car is the only car we have and whenever i am driving it now i am so worried about my kids and my family being in a car that may have acceleration problems at any time. also, i have another concern that my car jump fast after each stop and the break response should be faster.

Reported in: SOUTH PASADENA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that when driving in traffic, she moved forward and tried to depress the brake pedal. the brakes failed and she hit the rear of another vehicle. before the failure she heard a slight noise a few times when applying the brake pedal. the contact sustained a minor injury. she did not speak with the dealer or the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. the vehicle had not been repaired to-date for the brake failure. . the current mileage was approximately 2,400. the failure mileage was 1,239.

Reported in: WEST HAVEN UT || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

in november of 2009 i purchased a new toyota corolla sport and within 2 days noticed the tachometer racing even when the car was in neutral. i also noticed that when i would take my foot off the gas and press in the clutch the tachometer would accelerate as much as 2000 rpm and stay there. i have taken my car back to the toyota dealership where it was purchased three times in 2009 and once in 2010 regarding unexplained acceleration. even when i am not in the car and the car is idling all of a sudden the engine suddenly accelerates from .6 on the tachometer to 6.4 on the tachometer. the dealership says they can't replicate the issues and have advised me not to drive the car. when i took the vehicle in the last time i had 5 recording on my cell phone where you can clearly see the tachometer over 6,000rpm with no one in the vehicle. they have told me they can't help me at this time. i am concerned about how long this action will take as i need my car.

Reported in: MONROEVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

when coming to a stop at a stop sign, if the pavement is bumpy, the anti-lock braking on my 2010 toyota corolla engages, hindering the slowing of my vehicle. the loss of braking is scary. this was not a one-time event, it happens whenever applying braking while on a bumpy section of road.

Reported in: MACOMB IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

toyota corolla le 2010 did not respond to brakes properly for 100 feet when slowing from 10 mph at intersection. road was slightly damp but not frozen or slippery. abs & vsc lights went on brakes ground so loudly as i applied more pressure, it sounded as though they'd break off. 2 toyota service depts have dismissed my concerns saying the roads must have been worse than i thought. i've been driving for 35 years and have never experienced this kind of out of control vehicle. i believe there is something in the chip or software or complete brake/vsc/gas pedal combo. very concerned toyota gas pedal fix is not the complete culprit.

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

failure of brakes when going over bumps in the road. this is an ongoing problem that has happened quite frequently. i live on a dirt road which is wash-board bumpy. i also experience the same problem pulling into my parking spot at work which is bumpy. the brakes fail and the car makes a noise when going over the bumps. after the bumps, it corrects itself. no cars i have driven over the same conditions has exhibited this problem. i heard about the prius problem and that was the exact problem i had experienced. i am not sure how long it has happened, or how many miles i had on the car when i noticed it the first time. all i know is that it is still happening.

Reported in: ANZA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

i have a 2010 toyota corolla that i have recently purchased and been driving for approx 8 weeks. it has approximately 2400 miles on it. i have had several occasions since purchase where i have experienced my brakes locking and resulting in failing to stop. i have almost been rear-ended on several occasions, as well as almost rear-ending a vehicle in front of me. this mostly occurs when i go over a small bump or a pot hole. i have taken my car to the dealer to check this problem. no problems were found, and they were unable to duplicate the issue. however, within an hour of leaving the dealer i had the same problem where the brakes locked up when i went over a small bump in the road. i have heard about a similar problem with the toyota prius. my vehicle is a 2010 corolla. i have driven many cars over the areas where i drive my current vehicle with no similar braking failure issue. i am very concerned about the safety of driving this vehicle. thank you. *jb

Reported in: NEWPORT NEWS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

it was in a snow storm. i felt i had been keeping a safe distance from the car in front of me (i never had an accident prior). cars ahead slowed down suddenly. i depressed the brake pedal, could feel abs was activated. but it could not stop the car soon enough, hit the car in front of me at the right tail light. bumpers and tail light damaged. *jb

Reported in: MILTON VT || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

1) events leading up to failure: i purchased a new 2010 toyota corolla on jan 1st 2010. i drove the car for 1 approximately 1 month before experiencing problems with the brake/acceleration. on jan 30, 2010 i noticed that the car would sometimes accelerate initially before braking when i hit the brake. on feb 2, 2010 i was involved in a collision on interstate 5 just after the la jolla village dr entrance. traffic was heavy, moving at an average speed of 20mph. when the car in front of me stopped, i hit the brake and my car accelerated into the back of the car in front of me. the car is currently undrivable and in the repair shop.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

STEERING

i purchased 2010 toyota corolla s in november of 2009, and since then i am having problem with the steering wheel. i can not keep the vehicle driving straight on the freeway, i think it is very dangerous.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

STEERING

i bought my 2010 corollas on jan 13th. when i drove it home for the first time, i found it was very hard to keep it in the center of the lane at highway speed. i had to keep adjusting my steering wheel. i took it back to the dealer two days later. they made some adjust and it is not that bad now, but the problem still exists. i think this problem is more serious than the gas pedal problem, because this affect driving immediately and directly. toyota says that this is how eps is designed, and we have to adapt ourselves. but no matter how the steering system is designed, moving straight forward should not be an issue.

Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE3AC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2010 corolla. the contact stated that there was a delay when the brake pedal was engaged. the failure has occurred in fair weather conditions and on uneven pavement. the failure mileage was 4000. the current mileage was 5000.

Reported in: BUFFALO GROVE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

brakes unresponsive, requires depression of pedal to the floorboard before brakes begin engaging. occurs at all speeds. safety concerns regarding the safety and effectiveness of the brake system.

Reported in: BUCKEYE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

as i was coming downhill on steep mt. helix and stepped on the brakes, the car accelerated instead of reducing the speed, at that moment i could clearly hear the rotation actually increasing. i had to press it harder and control the wheel to get it to reduce the speed. this has happened 3 other times while driving downhill in the 2 months i have owned this 2010 corolla. the next morning i took my car to the dealership and waited for about 1 hour for the car to be inspected and the pedal accelerator recall issue fixed, but the service staff told me that the brakes were fine and they had run out of the recall parts. they could not give me a time table when the parts were going to arrive. i also contacted 2 other dealerships later that day, and the only answer i got was that " we were all in the same boat", nobody knew when said parts were expected to arrive. *cn

Reported in: LA MESA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i am extremly worried after the news came out regarding the sudden acceleration for toyota cars. i recently purchased a 2010 toyota corolla le for my wife and i am asking if i have the right to return it since toyota hasn't really solved this problem and they have halted the sale for this car. neither my wife or i have driven it since the news came out as we are worried, as my children are worried, about being in a car that may have acceleration problems at any time. *cn

Reported in: SANTA CLARA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

as i was turning off a main road to a store parking lot my vehicle begain to accelerate after i removed my foot from the brake. i was going about 10mph at the time. i was able to quickly stop the car and turn it off. at this time, i will not allow anyone in my family to drive this vehicle. i am an engineer and there is no question in my mind that this vehicle was accelerating on its own after i removed my foot from the brake and i was driving on a road with no grade (flat road).

Reported in: GRANT FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEZU11F370

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i own a 2010 toyota corolla s. ocassionally when i'm braking, my car doesn't want to brake. it makes a grinding feeling under my foot. then i have to quickly apply the brake again to get the car to stop. i thought it was just a fluke at first or due to the road being wet, but it happened again today, and the pavement was dry. luckily i don't wait until the last second to brake, and i don't tailgate. *cn

Reported in: ARLINGTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla at highway speeds car wanders badly, hard to steer, very weird feeling of no control of vehicle. not just one time but numerous times.

Reported in: TOMBALL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i was driving slowly cause of snowy conditions, i applied the brakes gently starting almost 20 -30 ft before reaching the vehicle in front of me, to make a stop but there was no response and the car just rolled on to hit a ford suv. with the brake fully depressed i was almost 10 feet away from the vehicle in front. no one was injured. the car did not swing or skid, it went straight. my car front bumper and hood was damaged. this is my first accident in my driving career. i took my car to the dealer, and lodged a complaint with toyota.

Reported in: DOWNERS GROVE IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

STEERING

corolla 2010 with 4,000 miles. can not drive in straight line for much without having to correct with constant force to the right. car keeps going to the left. in a second i find the car getting to the other lane.

Reported in: VICKSBURG MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

STEERING

1) 2010 toyota corolla sport steering is non-responsive and lacks any feedback or on-center feel. car is very difficult to keep on track, especially on the highway, and requires constant correction to stay in the lane. steering wheel does not return to center when turning at higher (>35mph) speeds. 2) the condition is always present. 3) car was brought to the dealer and was re-aligned after 500 miles. condition changed very little and is still present.

Reported in: WOODBURY NN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE3AC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2010 corolla s. when hitting pothole, uneven surfaces, or when vehicle weight shifts such as going over the top of a hill the vehicles abs comes on and vehicle delays in stopping. the brake pedal vibrates but the car is not in a skid happens at low speeds 25 miles per hour or less.

Reported in: PAYSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

STEERING

2010 corolla s i travel through mountain roads and i have noticed that the steering at speeds above 60 mph becomes loose and car wanders in lane. steering also makes noise when parking in steering column.

Reported in: PAYSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

STEERING

i was driving down the freeway and slightly turn the wheel to the right and the car turn hard right causing to car to roll over.

Reported in: LAKELAND MN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla, i have a problem with the power steering system. the vehicle is all over the roll at high speed.

Reported in: SOUTH PLAINFIELD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i own a 2010 toyota corolla. on several occasions, when i apply the brake, there is a shuddering feeling and sound before the braking hooks in. i would say this has happend about 10 times in the 6 months i have owned the car. in light of the other braking problems, i am more and more concerned about this one. i plan to discuss this to with toyota when i take my car for the other breaking and accelerator repairs. however, in light of all of the problems with the new cars, what is it going to take before the dot insists that there be a buyback of these 2009-1010 cars, which are obviously full of problems. where will it end? more accidents? i want my money back.

Reported in: MINNEAPOLIS MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

STEERING

i was just reading this article on msnbc about 2010 corollas (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35314540/ns/business-autos/) and yes! i have had this happen to me as well. the car veers to the left and right, and does make it difficult to stay in the lane. it doesn't occur all the time however. i haven't noticed if it only occurs going over a certain speed, or how to reproduce on a consistent basis. all i know, is that it is most definitely a problem!

Reported in: HIGHLANDS RANCH CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

i bought a 2010 corolla on january 15, 2010. i am not pleased with the way it steers. at first, i attributed it to being a new car as everything has to be broken in. however, after nearly 4 weeks, it's still the same. the car is very hard to drive in a straight line. the steering wheel seems extremely tight. the least little thing will cause the car to veer to the right or left. it requires excessive grip on the wheel. it's like fighting wind all the time. and when the wind is blowing, it's very difficult to handle. is this situation being reported by other corolla owners? and if so, will the issue be investigated? my daughter is the primary driver of this vehicle and she says she experiences the same issue. we've not experienced any accidents or incidents, yet! it's a scary situation.

Reported in: VINE GROVE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

STEERING

we have a new 2010 toyota corolla with about 3,000 miles on it. the steering on this car is "strange" -- it has little to no road feedback and seems to have "dead spots" in it -- you have to give it more effort to get pass these. the result is that it is difficult to keep it in a steady/smooth line when driving on the highway -- you need to make constant corrective movements to the steering wheel. the fact that there is no road feel/feedback contributes to this problem. while i need to enter a date to proceed with this complaint form, this steering issue occurs at all times since we have owned the car. we also have a 2002 toyota avalon -- and its steering and road feel is great.

Reported in: POTOMAC MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla, steering problems. car feels like it is out of alignment when traveling at highway speeds and veers sharply when braking, at any speed, or if car goes over a bump in the road, at any speed. intermittent rattling noise coming from steering column. have taken car to dealership 6 times but am told they cannot duplicate the problem. problem is continuous.. also intermittent rattling noise coming from front drivers wheel area when traveling on rough roads and when braking. toyota dealership also cannot duplicate the problem. steering problems began as soon as i purchased the car and have continued ever since. underbody rattle began jan 1, 2010 and is intermittent. car does not feel safe when driving at highway speeds.. am told by toyota that car is perfectly safe to drive... i am not convinced.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

STRUCTURE

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

STEERING

bought my new 2010 corolla s on dec. 28th, 2009; noticed how the steering was odd, but thought it was my imagination. it seems to drift on it's own left and right - like it's being blown around by a gust of wind - but the wind isn't blowing! this happens every time i drive the car. each time it does this veering maneuver i look at the surrounding trees to see if they are being blown too - but they are not. i have just over 1,000 miles on this vehicle and i feel like i've been scammed by toyota. this is my first official complaint and i will call the dealership tomorrow.

Reported in: JASPER GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2010 toyota corolla brake failure which was reported to dealership caused an accident with my parents. dealership claimed the reviewed brakes and there was no issue. my father reported to officer that brakes did not work.

Reported in: FREEHOLD NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2010 toyota corolla, experience loud noises when braking while going over rough road, speed bumps or grates in the road at low speeds.

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brakes unresponsive, requires depression of pedal to the floorboard before brakes begin engaging. occurs at all speeds. dealer adjusted brakes and bled lines and this issue continues. i was told that the braking system is different than what i am used to and i have to get used to it.

Reported in: LAKELAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

i recently purchased a 2010 corolla on february 3, 2010. i was driving down the road tonight from work and my car started drifting to the left. it was extremely hard for me to stay in the proper lane. it appears if the car was drifting by itself, and i was on the verge of losing control. by researching how to report this problem i noticed there were many complaints on this same situation. toyota is putting may lives into danger, this issue needs to be investigated immediately. what are my options regarding this issue? is returning/exchanging this car a possibility at this time due to the fact i have only owned this vehicle a week? i feel very unsafe driving this vehicle. my family is in extreme risk, i would like someone to call me immediately regarding this situation.

Reported in: DAYTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

SUSPENSION

my 2010 toyota corolla has been drifting at highway speeds since i purchased the vehicle. if i take my eyes off the road for a second to glance at my rear view mirror or side view mirrors, the corolla will begin to drift to the left or the right. the drifting usually begins around the 40 mph mark. i have taken it to the dealership but they claim that they are not finding anything wrong with the car.

Reported in: PORTSMOUTH VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

when i quickly braked, the brakes shuddered and made a loud scraping noise. i noticed a slower response after pressing on the brake pedal. it has happened a few times before this incident. even driving on the highway, there is a noticeable amount of vibration coming from the brake pedal.

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

STEERING

i bought a new 2010 toyota corolla s and realized that i can't control the steering at speeds over 50mph. this problem was noted, to my salesman, the same day i purchased the car. my whole family, including myself, made a living selling cars. i've driven in many different cars and know when something isn't right. the corolla's steering is dangerous and unsafe to be on the road. the dealership service manager even noted that there is a steering issue, but toyota doesn't have a fix. i talked to a representative at toyota's corporate office, but he told me they can't help until their is a problem. when i drive on the express way the car's steering is unpredictable, unsafe, and defective. i'm forced to drive this car because it's my only means of transportation.

Reported in: ESTERO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Reported in: ESTERO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

STEERING

the electric power steering in my 2010 toyota corolla is very erratic and unstable at speeds of 40 mph and above. it becomes much worse when the wind is blowing. i have had a toyota dealer inspect the vehicle and they claimed that they found nothing wrong. i leased the vehicle in december 2009 and the problem has never gone away. yesterday, i reported the problem to the toyota customer experience center. they told me to check the tire air pressure (which i do at least monthly), check the shocks absorbers (which i can not do), and then have another toyota dealer inspect the car again.

Reported in: TOMBALL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

the steering in my 2010 toyota corolla "s" is hard to control and, i feel unsafe, at highway speeds. the car wanders all over the road, requiring constant correction. however, often minor corrections fail to have any effect, and major corrections result in overcorrection, often making the car leave the lane. toyota claims this is just the nature of its "electric" steering. i disagree. i no longer drive my car (brand new, mind you... fewer than 2,000 miles) on the highway. the problem isn't present at city speeds.

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

STEERING

my daughter was driving her new corolla (2010) home from college in december 2009. when she got home she was extremely upset and told me that she had encountered a steering problem with the car on her way home -- she couldn't keep the car centered on the highway as the car kept moving to the left and right. about two weeks later (december 2009) i was driving the car at about 65 mph down the highway and could not keep the car on center. it felt like i was caught in a terrible crosswind, moving me from left to right as i tried to stay on center. i ended up having to keep both hands on the steering wheel just to maintain control of the car. it was the same problem my daughter had experienced. in my 30 years of driving i have never had an experience like that before. it does not appear to be a problem at lower speeds just highway speeds and, to date, this problem has only happened those two times.

Reported in: WILLIAMSBURG VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

STEERING

we have a new 2010 toyota corolla with about 9,000 miles on it. the steering on this car is "strange" making it unsafe-- it is difficult to keep it in a steady/smooth line when driving on the highway at 55 mph or greater -- you need to make constant minute corrective movements to the steering wheel. at times it seems to drift on it's own left and right - like it's being blown around by a gust of wind - but the wind isn't blowing!

Reported in: HOPEWELL JUNCTION NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

SUSPENSION

Reported in: HOPEWELL JUNCTION NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

STEERING

i have a 2010 corolla and until i spoke to another owner i thought this problem may have been me. it seems to me the steering is jumpy or hard to hold a line. i can be driving down the road in what i would call a straight line and the car will sometime jump to the right or left but yet i never moved the wheel. my wife actually thought at one time i was swerving on purpose.

Reported in: MORRISVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

SUSPENSION

my new toyota corolla 2010 - when driving on the highway (60+ mph), the vehicle will all of a sudden start to wander back and forth in the lane, for a few hundred yards. then as quickly as it started, it stops. the wandering has almost created 4 collisions so far. this needs to be looked at before someone gets seriously hurt, as these problems are happening at hi speeds on the highways.

Reported in: BARRIE, ONTARIO CANADA 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE8AC

STEERING

Reported in: BARRIE, ONTARIO CANADA 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE8AC

STEERING

steering on 2010 toyota corolla is vague, resulting in difficulty in maintaining lane when driving over 45 mph. constant correction is required. suggest looking at differences between this vehicle and 2009 pontiac vibe (which we also own, and is built on same platform) which does not exhibit same degree of driving difficulty.

Reported in: MELBOURNE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

SUSPENSION

2010 corolla le . this car can not be driven in a strait line on the highway ! it seems to constantly drift to the left and then to the right . car has 2000 miles on it now but this problem has been a problem since day one .

Reported in: POTTER NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

STEERING

Reported in: POTTER NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on 2/8/10 toyota performed a recall repair of the gas pedal on my 2010 toyota corolla. after the repair was finished, i noticed that the engine idle speed was higher and the vehicle took longer to stop when the brakes are applied.

Reported in: FREEPORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

the brake of toyota corolla 2010 does not respond effectively. it is hard to make a complete stop even it is completely pressed down to the floor, which is really scary. i am in el paso, and it is a hot area. so the brake recall on some of the cold states does not make sense. it should recall all of the corolla 2010 for brake fix.

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

STEERING

i purchased a 2010 toyota corolla in december. during the test drive i commented that the steering felt funny, but the dealer and i chalked it up to the road conditions. i continue to observe that the car is weaving back and forth especially on the freeway. if i hadn't seen the news story about this issue, i probably would have just assumed that the steering was "touchy" for lack of a better word. now that i know that this is a real safety issue, coupled with the gas pedal issue, i will be contacting the dealer.

Reported in: WEST SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

STEERING

steering drift at highways speeds 50 mph + happens off and on as i'm driving down the highway, i hold the steering wheel straight and it will start to merge either left or right, it happens on straight roads and curvy roads.

Reported in: MARICOPA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i was making a routine turn and lost control of steering. it only happened the one time, police report said car rolled two or three times, total loss to car and injury to driver. i don't remember exactly the cause other than i lost control. can't say any of the recalls did or did not cause the accident. my primary complaint is that i paid for front and side airbags, and none deployed on a car that rolled two or three times. why am i paying for equipment that is not effective? if a car rolls over at minimum the side airbags should have deployed. i would also think this would trigger the other air bags. with all the recalls how would we know if any of these contributed to the crash? i understand the rollover rating applies to the stability of the car, but rating the safety in a rollover accident should also be rated. why don't air bags deploy automatically when car hits sides or the roof? we paid for safety and reliability of the toyota, but it appears that the extra money is wasted.

Reported in: RIDGECREST CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

AIR BAGS

Reported in: RIDGECREST CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

STEERING

my 2010 toyota corolla drifted from lane while driving. i was able to get back into the correct lane, but it drifted back out of lane and i had to reduce speed to properly correct the situation and avoid side-swiping a vehicle. this has happened a couple of times as i drive to work on a major highway.

Reported in: MESQUITE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

i purchased a 201 toyota corolla "s" and immediately after driving it off the lot, noticed that the steering wanders. i feel like this is a safety problem, because the car constantly wants to wander into the other lane of traffic. there has not been an accident yet, but i really feel that there will be!

Reported in: MACUNGIE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE0AC

STEERING

i would like to report a technical problem with toyota corolla le 2010, purchased on august 10, 2009 at a dealership: world toyota, 5800 peachtree industrial blvd, atlanta, ga, 30341, usa. the technical problem relates to electric power steering system which compromises stability of the car during driving. namely, the car does not follow its track and spontaneously steers left or right. as a result of this constant pulling, the driver needs to firmly hold the steering wheel, but even then, it is impossible to control the car to keep it perfectly in track. the car feels even more unstable and pulls from side to side even more prominently when driving in full traffic on highway at a speed higher than 40 mph, such as atlanta, ga, where i live. i first noticed the problem when test driving the vehicle on august 10, 2009, but a sales representative at world toyota suggested that this was due to the electric steering and told me i needed to get used to it. despite this problem, i still decided to buy the car. because the car�s instability on the road did not improve with time, i had this problem reviewed by toyota service technicians at the world toyota dealership during my 1000 mile maintenance check on september 18, 2009 and 5000 mile check on january 09, 2010. during 1000 mile maintenance check, i was suggested to drive the car until 5000 miles to see whether i would get used to it. during 5000 mile maintenance, i was given to test drive another toyota corolla le 2010 with a newer manufacture date and this car was more stable and held much better on the road. toyota service technician tested my car as well and acknowledged the problem, however, did not know how to fix it. the alignment was checked on both dates, september 18, 2009 and january 09, 2010, with no identification of possible causes to pulling. at this point, toyota dealership is not doing anything to fix the problem.

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

SUSPENSION

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

STEERING

i also have a new 2010 corolla bought in lexington ky three weeks ago. 3 days before the recall on the acceleration pedals were announced. i have yet to hear from the dealer about fixing the issue. although today i wanted to report a steering issue with the car. it does indeed have difficulty staying in a lane of traffic. the car will veer to the left or right of the lane unexpectedly and without warning. it is similar to a gust of wind pushing the car even if no wind is blowing. i had taken it to the dealership for testing and the service guy told me it's just how the steering is made in these autos. it is a way for the powerful control you have going around curves and turns in the road impacts the straight highway driving. i have run off the road on my passenger side already. you do have to drive as if you are always on ice or water, gripping both hands on the wheel at all times; while praying the car will stop!!!

Reported in: SALVISA KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

i purchased a 2010 toyota corolla last fall but have driven it very little. this is a dangerous car to drive. when driving on the highway the steering requires constant correction. it seems to continuously drift right or left and is very exhausting. i mentioned it to the service mgr. and he said decreasing the tire pressure a little may help. it did not. toyota should recognize that this is a real and serious problem and address it before there reputation is further damaged.

Reported in: MCKEESPORT PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

SUSPENSION

Reported in: MCKEESPORT PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i purchased a 2010 toyota corolla toward the end of 2009. i will advise that something is not right with the braking system. the brake pedal is "soft", and at times when pressed and the car comes to a full stop, it feels like the pedal keeps sinking. the brake pedal response does not feel consistent, and occasionally i "pump" it in order to get a more firm feedback (the pedal seems to firm up at second press ). luckily no accidents to report, the car keeps stopping, and a " no problem" message received from the dealer when i took the car in for a check soon after purchase. i thought it was just me, but now i have to wonder!

Reported in: MISSION VIEJO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STEERING

toyota of kingsport 2525 east stone drive kingsport, tn 37660 on november 27, 2009, i purchased a 2010 toyota corolla, from a 3rd party for my ex-wife of gate city, virginia. during the test drive, the 3rd party and i discussed the accelerator problem that was being reported in the news and on many internet websites. he assured me that there was not a problem. he also told me that the corolla had never in its entire history been the subject of a recall. i later found out this to be untrue. there is also a problem with the steering on this car. it wanders at higher speeds and will not hold a straight line. this is a serious and dangerous defect, especially for a 60-year old woman. you cannot take your eye off the road even for a split second or you may find yourself in the next lane or running off the road. this is highly unacceptable. according to the news, this steering defect has been reported to toyota on many occasions. my ex wife is on disability. she had major heart surgery in february, 2009. she had two heart valves replaced, two heart artery by-passes and had to have a graft on her heart aorta. she has many other disabilities to deal with. this was her first new car in 13 years. she previously drove a toyota tercel for 13 years - a good car. together, we have owned a camry, tercel, tundra, tacoma and now this corolla. but i can assure you that this will be the last toyota i will ever buy. toyota has know about these defects but still continued to sell them to the public. the word that comes to mind is fraud. i am at a loss as what to do. i am also on disability and cannot afford to replace this car for her and i worry each day that she has to drive this car. please respond in writing how you plan to address this situation. as each day passes, the chance of her being involved in an accident grows greater. you will receive a copy of this letter by certified mail.

Reported in: GLEN ALLEN VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: GLEN ALLEN VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i own a 2010 toyota corolla, which my 19 year old daughter drives, which is involved in the gas pedal recall. she also describes an steering problem -- difficulty keeping the car from veering, has to hold steering wheel tight to keep it straight, describes it like car is sliding on ice. when i asked our toyota dealer service dept advisor about it he said to check the tire inflation. i now see that this is a complaint from others. i am concerned that this car is not safe for her to drive! she drives it to and from college on interstate 95 and says this problem occurs at all speeds, especially 45 and over.

Reported in: COLUMBIA MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE3AC

STEERING

Reported in: COLUMBIA MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE3AC

SUSPENSION

my 2010 corolla wanders in the lane traveling at highway speeds. constantly making corrections to stay in the lane.

Reported in: EASTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE3AC

STEERING

my 2010 corolla wanders in the lane traveling at highway speeds. constantly making corrections to stay in the lane.

Reported in: EASTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE3AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving at various speeds of 3 mph or more, there would be a sudden increase in the rpms without warning. while depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal would often return to the idle position very slowly. there would also be instances when the vehicle would feel as if it was losing power while traveling downhill, at any speed, also causing a sudden increase in rpms. the dealer installed a cut metal bar to the accelerator pedal per nhtsa campaign id number: 10v023000; component: vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal in an attempt to correct the failure. the failure persisted. there were no further repairs performed on the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 2,376.

Reported in: BAKERSFIELD OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

STEERING

steering issues......vehicle begins shaking at speeds over 35 mph.

Reported in: EL MIRAGE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STEERING

from the day i purchase the car (a 2010 toyota corolla) and drove it off the lot with only 16 miles. i noticed that the car would constantly over correct and attempt to drift outside its lane at high speeds (above 45 mph). at first, i thought it was simply a new car breaking in and my brother's car (a 2008 mazda 3) show the same behaviors but quickly went away the more he drove (around the 500 mile mark). however, this did not occur in my vehicle and i am constantly having to deal with the overly sensitive steering of the car. this is has an affect of tiring me out from all the over correction. currently, i have garaged the toyota awaiting word from the dealer on the gas pedal repairs and using my oldsmobile. i would like to have this issue resolved. i hold no ill will towards the dealers, in fact i feel bad that they are caught in the middle. i certainly would like toyota to address this issue.

Reported in: CLIFTON PARK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE4AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2010 toyota. recall

Reported in: KENMORE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

STEERING

car will pull to the right or left, and then when you try to straighten it via the steering wheel it will overcorrect and pull too much in the opposite direction. whenever driving on the expressway or highway, this happens. we have to constantly keep our hands firmly gripped on the steering wheel or else the car will start drifting. this has been a constant issue since the car was purchased in dec 2009, even though we have taken it to the dealership who performed an alignment. the alignment did not fix the problem, and this occurs every single time the car is driven.

Reported in: SUNNYVALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

feb. 15, 2010 to: national highway safety administration re.: defect in toyota corolla i recently reported to both my local toyotal dealership and to toyota motor sales usa (national customer relations, 9001 southwestern ave, dept. wc11; torrance, ca 90509) that the play on the trunk lid on our 2010 corolla was so loose that even though the trunk lid would be pushed all the way up, a sudden gust of wind would send it flying down on whoever was loading items into the trunk. this has happened on several occasions to my wife. on one occasion the lid came down on my wife's head and again on her arm on several different occasions. please see the attached photo showing the effect of the lid being blown down on her arm. the dealer agreed that compared to the trunk lid on my camry, the lid on the corolla did indeed swing too freely and that the cause was a design flaw as the lid was functioning within the manufacturer's specifications . the dealer suggested that i contact toyota. i did that, explained the situation, and was assigned case. nothing has been done regarding this design flaw. perhaps you can convince toyota to reduce the "play" on the trunk lid so that we can actually use the trunk of the car without experiencing injury.

Reported in: THIELLS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE46KX9U

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: THIELLS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE46KX9U

STEERING

unintended veering at highway speeds. it feels like a gust of wind hitting the car all the time.

Reported in: ENCINO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

STEERING

my car wanders when i drive on the highway, making it hard to stay in lanes.

Reported in: GILMANTON NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

STEERING

while driving at highway speeds in light to moderate wind the vehicle is difficult to maintain direction. vehicle will continually wander and requires constant correction to maintain desired direction of travel.

Reported in: DARTMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on 27jan10, i drove home and parked the car under the carport before an ice storm hit oklahoma with no issues. on friday 29jan10, i had to move my car to shovel the snow from the driveway and the car would not start. i made sure everything (defroster, fan, etc) were off and tried again. it wouldn't start and sounded like the engine was almost starting but not quite. i tried a 3rd time and it finally started. all three attempts were several seconds long. the dashboard would not light up and after about 5 seconds, it finally lit up but the engine check light and vsc icon light were on and the vsc off light was flashing. i let it warm up for a while and the lights still did not go away. i moved the car to get the snow out of the way and parked it in the same place again. the following monday, 1feb10, i drove to work with the same 3 lights lit up on roads that had some ice. i fishtailed in two intersections and i've felt the vehicle speed control kick in on wet roads last year but it never kicked in that day so i know for a fact that i did not have vehicle speed control. i drove to work and fired off an e-mail to the local dealership but i could not come in until wednesday 3feb10 and by then, the lights went away on their own. they did, however, find a code and they told me that it was a "camshaft timing" code or something of that sort but the original code that caused the engine check light to come on was already kicked out of memory. this was the first and only time this ever happened. the dealership reset the code for the camshaft timing code but nothing else was done except record it in my file at my request in case it happens again. i did some research and found that some people have had this problem come up when it's cold and wet. for your information, the oklahoma mesonet site says that the high/low temperatures are: 27jan10 66f/43f, 28jan10 46f/28f, and 29jan10 25f/19f. we had rain at first, then sleet, then snow during that period.

Reported in: NOBLE OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

in an faux-article ad in florida today, a local florida space coast daily newspaper on 2/12, a local toyota dealer states that: "every vehicle on the dealerships lot is fully qualified for sale. any needed repairs have been made..." it goes on to state: "in the meantime, sales continue on toyota's full line of vehicles. those affected by the recall were fixed quickly, thanks to swift delivery of needed parts by toyota." the ad then explains how owners of affected vehicles that are currently being driven can make arrangements to have them fixed "within the next 90 days". this is outrageous! toyota is making statements that the customer comes first, the ceo looks like he's about to fall on his sword... yet they are repairing vehicles on the dealership's lot to prepare them for possible sale before they repair customer's vehicles that are being driven every day??? that really makes it seem like toyota's first priority is its customer's safety and satisfaction, huh? my mother-in-law drives a 2010 corolla. i called the dealer she purchased it from and asked if they were selling new corolla's at significant discounts. they assured me that they were. i asked about the recall situation, and was informed that if the car i selected hadn't been repaired yet, they would take care of it while i waited. i then asked if my relatives could bring their corolla in for repair and was told: "no, we are working on camry's first. we only have enough parts to fix the corollas we have on the lot." how can they fix inventory before addressing customer vehicles???

Reported in: TITUSVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

2010 toyota corolla - trunk falling on my head as i tried to take out groceries from the trunk. it has happened 4 times; 2 times for me, once on my daughter and once on my son. when you open the trunk, it does not stay open especially if the car is on an incline. even on flat surface, it has the tendency to close/shut.

Reported in: NAPERVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

we have a 2010 toyota corolla. we bought it for our daughter to commute to college. it was purchased in may 2009 from freedom toyota in harrisburg, pa. after questioning her about any problems with the gas pedal, she said the 'stuck pedal syndrome' happened to her also this past fall. it was taken care of by a dealer in allentown, pa. she then also mentioned that the steering wheel 'jerks out of her hand' when driving. this has happened to her more than once. the dealer in allentown was told of this, along with the fact that she had a problem with her driver side window not rolling down when the switch was activated. this happened to her once. this dealer could not duplicate the 2 above mentioned other problems. i told her she is to document any future issues with this car. i am estimating the incident dates. she said they took place in the fall semester. i do not have the information available as to what her speed was at the time the steering wheel had a habit of jerking out of her hand. i do know that there is highway commuting involved along with non highway driving involved.

Reported in: MT HOLLY SPRINGS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: MT HOLLY SPRINGS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on february 15, 2010, i drove my 2010 toyota corolla for a short errand near my home. i stopped at a red light. when the light turned green, i proceeded to make a right turn. to keep the car under control, i gently pressed on the accelerator a little then pressed gently on the brake. when i removed my foot from the brake to return to normal speed, the car immediately accelerated without my touching the accelerator. i pushed hard on the brake and stopped the car. then the car returned to normal operation. all this occurred within 10 minutes of leaving my home. at no time did i go more than 25mph. the pavement was dry. the car has less than 250 miles on the odometer. no, i have not received any letter from toyota about the recall. after the incident, i called their customer service in ca. their response, oops i should have gotten a letter but admitted none was sent. they will contact my dealer. 2 observations about the experience, if my hard braking did not work the car would have kept accelerating, the surge was powerful. also, the engine did not rev, the car just seemed to get a signal to accelerate to a certain speed. yes, the experience was scary and dangerous. before, i was willing to give toyota the benefit of the doubt, but it's hard to see how my gas pedal would get stuck after 240 driven miles. please, do your job. toyota should permanently take back any care experiencing this acceleration. these cars should be permanently off the road.

Reported in: PARAMUS NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

STEERING

i have a 2010 toyota corolla that has right at 4000 miles on it. at any highway speeds above 60 mph, there is a definite problem with the steering. at first i just thought it was because the car is so small that the wind was moving it around on the road. after driving it for over a month now, it happens every time i am on the interstate. you have to work to get the car to stay centered in your lane, or look as though you are a drunk driver swerving from center line to shoulder. this issue has made me think twice about driving the car. i also just read that toyota has acknowledged this issue and i believe it needs to be recalled. i bought this new car for reliability and now i am concerned whether or not i should even being putting it on the road and putting other people at risk. something should be done about this whether it be at the hands of toyota motor corp. or the nhtsa. either recall the corollas parts or give me my money back that i paid for a reliable car that in fact is not reliable after all.

Reported in: STUTTGART AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving on the interstate, he noticethat the metric power steering did not function properly. the vehicle seemed to lunge forward and the contact had to correct the steering wheel so it would move out of the lane. the dealer told him that it was normal for the vehicle to respond in that way. he had not spoken with the manufacturer to date. the vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. the current and failure mileages were approximately 120.

Reported in: METHUEN MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that the steering wheel was hard to control. while driving 60 mph the steering wheel became difficult to control. he had to pull the steering wheel back and forth in order for it to continue driving in a straight line. he took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the tow end alignment was a little off. the dealer aligned the vehicle; however, the failure was not corrected. the failure mileage was 7,500. the current mileage was 79,000.

Reported in: OKLAHOMA CITY OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

STEERING

bought 2010 corolla in sept 2009, new from factory. noticed the steering wheel seemed very loose and unresponsive from the day we took possession. told salesperson who said it was 'normal'. news media now reports steering issues with 2010 corollas - filing complaint to register with odi. no crash occurred, but steering should not be that loose on a new car. planning to take into dealer next month for eval.

Reported in: NAPERVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

STEERING

took delivery of my new 2010 toyota corolla on january 13th, 2010. i am experiencing steering problems where the car drifts/shifts at highway speeds without any input. feels like a stiff wind pushing the car from one side to another.

Reported in: WILMINGTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

STEERING

toyota corolla 2010 steering issue. car does feel like it could go out of control. feels like a strong wind is blowing against the car. mostly at a higher speed. like when driving on the highway. i don't have vin number because i traded the car in. my wife always felt like she was getting car sick.

Reported in: GROTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

i bought a 2010 toyota corolla for my away-from-home college-student daughter. we were aware of the floormat problem when we bought the car and took delivery on october 28, 2009. the accelerator issue became known in january, 2010. the power steering issue just became public this week. i drove the car for two weeks after taking delivery to check it out for any manufacturing defects and to break it in. i did not notice any unusual behaviors for any of these problems while driving around town during this break-in period. however, i did notice when i was on the interstate while delivering the car to my daughter that the electrically-assisted power steering had an unusual vagueness to it. the car felt like it was being buffeted by high wind or turbulence from following a tractor-trailer too closely, even though the wind was calm and there were no trucks within one mile of me. as i made very minor course corrections as the road curved or to change lanes, it felt like the steering was being over-boosted, which caused a bigger path correction than intended or expected. then i got a similar reaction in the opposite direction when i tried to correct the over-correction. i think it would be fair to say that the steering wheel felt as if it was connected to the front wheels with a rope. the car has goodyear eagle rs-a tires; i have had several sets of these tires of different sizes in the past, and don't believe they are a problem. i have driven other vehicles with electrically-boosted power steering and and i don't recall such behavior. indeed, i have a class b cdl to drive motorcoaches and the older ones with over 1/2 million miles on them have more direct steering. this situation has not caused an accident; i just want to weigh in on the potential problem. i have offered my daughter another car to drive, but she insists on driving the corolla.

Reported in: SPARTANBURG SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

STEERING

Reported in: SPARTANBURG SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

i have toyota corolla 2010, bought in august 2009. i had a brake problem with this car existed from the beginning. my problem with brake was first like a suspicious case and initially unbelievable for me.that's why i was doubt at first! i never believed 2010 corolla (i am owner) could have this problem. so i put off with that for a while. however, i realized the fact after traveling to california to visit my sister and i rented a car (volkswagen) over there. when i was driving the car, i found out how sharp the brake of the car was. at that time i felt the difference between sharp and properly-working brake and failed brake. other unusual experience with this corolla is that when i was driving the car in uneven roads the brake was going down completely with generation of such odd sounds like cracking of two pieces together! therefore i realized something really wrong with the brake. the brake being weak and not working properly. i called toyota dealer and told them the problem. also, in tri-monthly schedules for checking the car, i told them i do not like the brake, it is not good, not sharp, slow to action, but they told me we checked everything and all is fine! nothing done to fix the brake failure. unfortunately there are no any records of these conversations to the best of my knowledge, just i have a receipt that shows i brought the car for checking and they checked it. after that, i continue to driving, but once again, i realized the problem still exists. my next appointment for bringing the car for checking was february 7th on sunday. i was going to tell them i can not stand with this problem and i am concern about this, but unfortunately i got an accident on feb 2th. i was in slow line, my speed was slow (not more than 25m/h), however, when the car ahead of me stopped, i could not stopped correspondingly due to pre-existing brake failure. i hit the rear of the car. fortunately the police officers mentioned the issue of "brake failure" in their report.

Reported in: FORT LEE NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE0AC

STEERING

on november 27, 2009, i bought a 2010 toyota corolla from lake city, fl toyota. while stopped at a red traffic light, i noticed that the brake pedal moved down more light air was in the brakes. this has happened twice. i also have heard a rubbing sound when i turn my steering wheel. that has happened twice also. my first payment is next month and i am very upset about this. i am taking my car into the toyota dealership in lake city, fl in the morning.

Reported in: LAKE CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: LAKE CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

when i drive the car at normal highway speeds the vehicle feels like a strong crosswind is blowing the car causing me to correct the feeling of the wind blowing the car. it can also be compared to the tires being caught in a groove in the road. when i correct the feeling of being pushed or pulled to one side the vehicle over corrects itself causing me to have to slow down or put a very firm two hand grip on the wheel to keep the vehicle straight. after i try to keep the wheel straight the vehicle will continue to do this side to side motion for a few more seconds on its own.

Reported in: LONG BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

STEERING

the steering on my 2010 toyota corolla is very "loose" - in other words, the car tends to wander within a lane while going straight. it takes more than normal vigilance to keep the car going straight. it seems to be buffeted by the wind (such as when passing a large truck) more than any other vehicle i have ever owned. i feel the necessity to keep both hands on the wheel to keep the car from drifting on the road. other vehicles i have had track in a straight line even with my hands off of the steering wheel - not so with the corolla. the car requires a lot of attention to drive and can be tiring to drive for extended periods.

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STEERING

at speed it is difficult to steer and control my 2010 toyota corolla s. it "drifts" from side-to-side. if i do not use both hands, the car drifts from the lane marker, and at times into the next lane (to my left). i have to overcompensate and correct to the right so that i do not strike someone. the steering feels very loose. i first noticed this characteristic a few weeks after purchase (approximately 12-20-09. their is not one particular incident, but rather it is a persistent characteristic of the steering.

Reported in: COLUMBIA MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

STEERING

i have one of the notorious toyota corolla. the gas pedal has be fixed-maybe but i now notice an extremely touchy steering. it seems to turn ok but on the straight away you have to keep both hands on the wheel tightly it jerks from right to left always! the faster you go the more pronounced. i used to live in phila and remember what it felt like driving on ice this is quite similar. very difficult to keep in your own lane. you guys need to look into this. i called the toyota dealership i bought this mess from and asked to come in and have them look at it. we'll see.

Reported in: OAK ISLAND NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

my 2010 toyota corolla le seems to wander randomly left or right. it is difficult to travel in a straight line without frequent adjustment to the steering column. it feels like i am driving on a windy day and the car is being tossed around. actually, any wind at all only makes the matter much worse. almost feels like the rear end of the car has a slight fishtailing. this is all most noticeable at 45 mph and above. local service dept. could not look at it for three weeks. i will not let my 17 year old daughter drive this car. i have had this car for only six weeks and would surely give it back if i could. disappointed that i did not get a response to my emails sent to toyota.

Reported in: HUBERT NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

SUSPENSION

Reported in: HUBERT NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

STEERING

vehicle hard to handle at speeds over 60 mph. will not go straight, car wonders from side to side.

Reported in: LONGVIEW TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

STEERING

i recently purchased a 2010 toyota corolla. the car has a very loose steering system. when you are driving at speeds under 45 mph the steering is very unresponsive and extremely light to turn. at highway speeds the car will move around the lane without moving the steering wheel. the car seems to pull from side to side similar to the alignment being out of line, but it goes both ways in an almost jerky motion. at first i thought this may have been changes in the road conditions, but the car will do it on completely smooth and flat pavement. no corrective actions have been taken.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i purchased a 2010 toyota corolla s on 11-7-2009. on the test drive i complained to the salesman that the steering felt strange. it seemed to have a center spot and then any left or right turn would cause a minor pull either direction as if the steering turned on. the salesman said it was the electric steering on all the new cars. that was a slow speed test drive. after the purchase i got on the interstate and was shocked to feel the steering feel as if i were going around a semi tractor trailer rig and being pushed around by the wind, but yet i was not near a vehicle. it seemed like loose steering or tire squirm. when i got back from my trip i took it to the local toyota service center and asked if there is an adjustment on the power steering or if there is an issue with the tires. to both questions my service advisor said no. on another trip on the interstate, it all of a sudden started acting like it was going to fish tail swinging back and forth, like i was ridding on balloon tires, or without sidewalls. i quickly slowed down. in cross winds or going around a semi it is worse. at my 5,000 service, i asked if there are any steering or tire issues, and my advisor still said no, but part of the service was to rotate the tires, and this has seemed to lessen the squirm. i now have 7,000 miles on my 2010 toyota corolla s.

Reported in: TYLER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

TIRES

Reported in: TYLER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

multiple incidents... the three most recent occurred on 2/8, 2/10, and 2/15 of 2010. this problem has been happening since we purchased the car, i figured it was just because it was a new vehicle and needed driven (broken in) so the brakes would find their best working levels. the problem occurs when driving, at any speed, and in all road conditions. the incident on 2/8 my wife was driving and only going about 5-8 mph. as she made a turn the car proceeded to shutter and the low traction light again came on, no braking was available during this incident, but luckily she was able to come to a stop before hitting another vehicle. on 2/10 i was going to take this car to finally have them fix the problem and in (very safe) good driving conditions i experienced what my wife had explained that the car has been doing for the better of 6 months. as you proceed to come to a stop the car accelerates upon depressing the brake pedal. when this happens (i have tested this) if you keep the pedal at the same point the car will continue to speed up slowly, but if you take your foot off the brake the car seems to maintain the speed. now this is where my wife will not drive the car any longer, when you press the brake further down to stop it locks the tires for about a second before the abs even kicks in. being that this is a cold area and we likely have snow during the winter months i am amazed that if any other corolla are having this problem they all have not slid off the road. when i experienced this problem on 2/10 i was going to take it to toyota for service. never made it, did not trust the vehicle to safely get me to my destination without injury to myself, others, or property. the last incident on 2/15 was the same problem, and at this point my wife will no longer drive the car. this is the vehicle we purchased to keep our newborn safe... looks to have been a poor choice. i finally risked my life and took it to toyota tonight, we will see what comes of this. thanks

Reported in: MCKEES ROCKS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTEF14Y0LL

STEERING

i purchased a new 2010 toyota corolla from autoway toyota in saint petersburg for my wife on 12/06/09. we were stressed out after hours of haggling and high pressure from the salesmen. the next day when i drove the car more (with only 40 miles on it) i noticed that the steering was hard to handle. it wandered. i found that i have to keep 2 hands on the wheel and eyes wide as it is unpredictable. in around 6 or 7 days i was back at autoway trying for hours to get them to take it back and sell me a camry for more money!! the corolla had only 85 miles on it. but they said it had been titled, so they wanted to buy it back for a $3000+ loss to us, and then make money on the sale of another vehicle (which is the ways of the car dealer). we are stuck. so, if asked, i would testify in court that the steering in this car could cause an accident. the odds are much higher with this steering system, that someone could be hurt or killed. a car with only 40 miles on it and you notice a problem like this? imagine when it has 100,000 miles and worn tires! i have always loved toyota, until this. it makes me sick every time i drive it, and make the payment! i told my family, friends, and autoway 2 months before todays news about the steering problem broke!! any way i can help with this problem(especially if they(autoway/ and toyota) will take the car back, i will! call me to testify..

Reported in: SAINT PETERSBURG FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

VISIBILITY

i bought a 2010 toyota corolla s on oct. 22, 2009. at bitterroot motors in missoula, montana. the day after i bought the car i drove it to ovando, montana, north of missoula, on a tryout road trip. i noticed that it was flighty on the road and seemed to waver without reason (no wind, no semi trucks, wind shear, rain, etc). being a new car to me, i passed it off as the nature of a lighter and smaller vehicle than what i was accustomed to driving (my other vehicle is a 2004 ford f150). since that time, i have continually experienced this with no external explanation (ie: weather, road conditions, etc). this problem seems to happen at speeds of 50 mph and over and it is a consistent issue. i commute regularly between stevensville, mt., and missoula, mt., for work (28 miles one way), and i often find that the car will drift left or right when i am at a steady speed. this is in addition to the fact that my vehicle is on the list of recalls for the recent accelerator issue. i need to add here that the second day after buying the car, i was getting fuel and as i turned from the pump to re-enter the car, "pop!!" and the driver side window totally shattered. i immediately called the dealer at bitterroot motors and drove it to their service dept to get it fixed. they replaced the window under warranty, and told me they suspected it was a preexisting stress fracture in the glass that finally gave. i bought this car based on safety ratings, consumer reports ratings, and to get better gas mileage on my necessary trips to and from work. it isn't hard to understand the stress of this situation, not to mention economic hardship. i paid for the car outright ($18,075) and it physically sickens me to think that such serious issues exist. i haven't even owned it 5 months! at this point i am fearful of even driving the car. if the world worked in good ways, toyota would replace this vehicle completely, and preferably with something other than another toyota.

Reported in: STEVENSVILLE MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Reported in: STEVENSVILLE MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

STEERING

Reported in: STEVENSVILLE MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

STEERING

1. within 2 weeks of leasing a 2010 corolla, i noticed the car moving to the right or left. seems to want to pull. 2. it has occurred on several occasions sine the lease date of 1/16. thankfully, no consequences. 3. technician test drove and did not find problem. suggested to drive together and it was noted. informed to schedule another visit for wheel alignment.

Reported in: NEW WINDSOR NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE8AC

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla...steering troubles.........picked up the car july 2 2009....found the car hard to keep in lane when on highway.....need to always correct the steering...in other words...you have to constantly move steering wheel lrlrlr..when on highway..........took it back to toyota in aug 2009....they looked at it and said all was fine.......i told them i would monitor it for 6 months.......trouble still exist 6 months later.........i have an appointment at toyota on sat 02-27-2010........will insist on something being done to make steering normal.......i have heard reports on radio the past few weeks...and....decided to fill out this form....i have been a loyal and exclusive toyota driver since 1985.

Reported in: NESCONSET NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

STEERING

i have a 2010 toyota corolla and at highway speeds the car "drifts" , at lower speeds it does not occur. this issue is very much a concern as at expressway speeds it seems the steering is very loose, effecting the stability and control of the vehicle.

Reported in: REDONDO BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

my 2010 corolla wanders in the lane traveling at highway speeds. constantly making corrections to stay in the lane. also the truck lid has a problem staying up, have had the pedal recall done, but don't think that well solve the problem.

Reported in: KANSAS CITY KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

STEERING

for corolla 2010 as you make turns, it makes a strange noise, for a brand new car that is very unusual.

Reported in: SUNNYSIDE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

for car braking system: as you press the brake pedal, you have to press it really hard for it to start to stop the car,if you stop the car, and release the break pedal the car goes so fast that it seems like you are pressing the gas pedal ( but nobody is pressing no pedal at all). the braking on a shallow road makes the car shake especially the braking pedals and it makes noise, and at the same time it is needed to put some extra force and push the brakes really hard for it to work, the road does not need to be that bad for it to happen, at times it happens on a very small depression.

Reported in: SUNNYSIDE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tengo un corolla y tngo problemas con la dieccion de mi auto una ves estaba en el freeway como a 60 millas y trate de frenar porq otro auto se me atraveso sin poner su direccional y a alta velocidad y no lo podia controlar el bolante se hacia de un lado a otro eto me preocupa y e llamado a mi vendedor para consular y no me contestan nunca cualquier pregunta llamarme.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

STEERING

i own a 2010 toyota corolla and when i drive on the highway over 60 mph.. the steering feels funny...it's hard to stay in my lane...the car seems to drift...

Reported in: ROSEVILLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

STEERING

i rented a 2010 toyota corolla in ft. lauderdale, fl. car had about 5,000 miles. while driving on i-95, the car swerved to the left. steering was difficult to control. however, the problem did not repeat itself on the return trip later that day.

Reported in: NORTH HAVEN CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

since i bought it in october my 2010 toyota corolla base model has been extremely difficult to keep on the road i go over fifty and it feels like a big wind in constantly trying to push me off the road, i pay alot of money for this car and i don't trust it at all, when i stop or attempt to it makes a loud almost abs type sound very often and the brakes are extremely touchy and i feel this car is just a unsafe device what's next these cars are junk and poorly made.

Reported in: CHERRY POINT NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

STEERING

Reported in: CHERRY POINT NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Reported in: CHERRY POINT NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

STEERING

difficulty controlling and steering car at 60 mph going across bridge. there was some wind but not strong enough in my opinion that should have cause me to be so aware of the drifting.

Reported in: ST PETERSBURG FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

STEERING

car requires excessive steering corrections at highway speed. i have driven many cars in my life. this brand new 2010 corolla wanders left and right while driving at highway speed. i have to hold the steering wheel very very tight and be continuously correcting the steering. dealer services says this is normal but there is nothing normal about this!

Reported in: TEMPLE CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i purchased a brand new 2010 corolla at toyota city, mamaroneck, ny on 8/31/09. i felt vibration in the steering mechanism, a strange feeling in the brakes, heard a noise in steering wheel, and a strange feeling in the way the car rode immediately when turning and brought the car back to the dealership on 10/5/09. i did not bring it back right away due to time constraints, and i felt maybe i needed to get used to the car. i had a 2003 corolla before, and this car felt completely different in its ride. not as tight a ride. on 10/5/09 the car was in the shop all day and they found it had warped rotors and needed new brakes. they told me the car�s brakes maybe had gotten wet sitting in the rain, which caused the problem. i felt that was very odd on a brand new car, and with its predelivery inspecting this was missed. they covered the repair. i drove the car again and brought it back on 10/19/09. there was still the same problem, with a vibration in the steering wheel. this time they balanced the tires. again, not clear why they did not do this before. i still heard a noise in the steering wheel and felt the car did not have a tight driving feel. they told me to live with the steering wheel problem. it was how the power assist system worked in the steering wheel. the steering feels completely different from my 2003 toyota corolla. i have felt the brakes do not respond well, and pulsate on engagement, and i feel the car still moves forward, when trying to stop. on 1/23/10 i hit a deer. i live in an area where there a lot of deer and for 18 years have been able to stop and never hit one. not sure what went wrong here. on 2/5/10, green tree toyota in danbury, ct test drove my car for the brakes. said they were fine. i feel i do not have control of this vehicle like i did with other toyotas and feel there is something very wrong with the brakes and steering.

Reported in: PAWLING NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBR32E23Z

STEERING

Reported in: PAWLING NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBR32E23Z

STEERING

toyota corolla 2010 steering problems car won't stay in the lane at highway speeds .... veers off to the left or right ....

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

soon after purchasing, i noticed the car pulling to the right. steering was not as good as my old car. backing up from my garage is wobbly instead of straight back. after seeing others with similar complaints, i thought i should report my experience with my 2010 corolla purchased oct. 2, 2009.

Reported in: WINDOM MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STEERING

my 2010 corolla has had a steering problem since its purchase. in 50 years of driving in over 25 new vehicles, it is the worst. it will not track properly at interstate speeds. it wanders randomly to the left or right. not alignment and not wind caused. you must make small corrections every second or two to maintain a straight line. passing other vehicles at highway speed is risky. this problem was first noticed on i-95 the day i took the car home. my wife did not notice it when she drives under 50mph; but is very evident at 65-75mph. it is very tiring to drive the car since you must remain totally focused with a firm grip on the steering wheel at all times since you must respond to the car's random veers to one or the other side. i have never had any vehicle do this before. i can see where an accident would be very possible at highway speeds when passing or traveling with other vehicles to your left or right. this is a problem that must be corrected, along with the accelerator problem. i had planned to complain to my toyota dealer in orangeburg, south carolina when i took my corolla in for the accelerator recall. i am very disappointed as i have owned toyotas before and, until this month, was planning to buy a 2011 toyota truck. the steering problem is real and needs to be investigated and corrected.

Reported in: SANTEE SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i just bought this car on monday 2/15/2010, from dick milham toyota in easten p.a. there is a real problem with the steering, at speeds over 50mph you really need two hands to steer the car. i travel over 192 miles a day and im very worried about this. i am going to speak with the dealer to see if they will take the car back, i hope you are going to investigate these problems and force toyota to fix the problem before someone gets killed.

Reported in: SAYLORSBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that the brakes seemed to release when she drove approximately 5 mph over a bumpy surface. the vehicle also occurred while driving over icy road surfaces or rocks. the failure mileage was 100. the current mileage was 2,452.

Reported in: NEWPORT NEWS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

after reading about the toyota corolla steering problems, i wanted to file a complaint of my own. i have noticed this problem of feeling like wind whipping my car around on the freeway almost daily since i leased my new 2010 corolla in november 2009. i always thought it was the way the los angeles area roads are paved but after reading other owners' similar complaints in the news, i am sure that this is what is causing me to feel like i have difficulty controlling my car at highway speeds.

Reported in: SHERMAN OAKS CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

as noted on the news about a possible recall about the steering problems on the 2010 toyota corolla. i also own a 2010 corolla and even before the news i had problems keeping the car straight on the road. the condition gets worse at higher speeds and the problem increases when there is less gas in the tank. i took the car to the dealer to check/fix the alignment and it seems to help a little bit but the problem is still there.

Reported in: SAVANNAH GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

SUSPENSION

Reported in: SAVANNAH GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

STEERING

the electric power steering on my new 2010 toyota corolla makes the car very difficult, stressful and unsafe to drive. at highway speeds above 65 mph any slight hand movement on the steering wheel causes the car to veer sometimes sharply making it very difficult to keep the car inside your lane. it steers jerky like a go cart and doesn't return to center. i've taken it back three times and toyota said that i'd have to get used to it. they finally realigned the front end, phase balanced the tires, and centered the steering wheel, but that did not correct the problem. the dealership acted like they didn't know there was problem and that i was the only one who had complained, said i should file a complaint with toyota, but i haven't done that yet.

Reported in: CONCORD NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

STEERING

i rented a brand new (only 350 miles) 2010 toyota corolla from hertz at the orlando airport on october 19, 2009 and turned it back into a hertz location in jacksonville florida on october 23, 2009. i had trouble getting the car to "track". it was very hard to keep going straight and felt like there was a strong crosswind (which there wasn't). i talked with my wife about this on that trip, but regretfully, i did not tell the hertz people about this issue. now i understand that many other people noticed exactly the same problem.

Reported in: AMARILLO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i have a toyota corolla sport 2010. it is difficult to steer straight, vehicle goes side to side, making it more difficult to control, especially in highways. i went to the car dealer (toyota) to fix the problem with the pedal and they said the is working according how the manufacture expects.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

since purchasing this vehicle in july 2009, when braking and coming to a stop, the 2010 toyota corolla frequently shudders as if it is going to stall, although it has not yet stalled. this was reported to the dealer (ira toyota manchester) during 5k mile routine maintenance on 1-30-10 and they responded that they have had about a dozen complaints about this from different owners and they don't know what the problem is. nothing was done.

Reported in: MERRIMACK NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

when i was driving over a pothole or uneven ground less than 2 weeks after buying a new 2010 toyota corolla the brakes would grind and stopping would not be immediate. i took it back to the dealer who could not find anything wrong. i was told that new brakes often make noises. i explained that this was far from a normal noise. still, they assured me the car was safe, which i do not believe. i have had the car for a little less than 5 months and the brakes continue to grind over uneven ground. it will continue to grind until i release my foot from the brake, even if i am no longer on uneven ground. the car will slow over the uneven ground, but will not stop as expected, especially given that this is a new vehicle. also, yesterday morning i started hearing a "tick" sound coming from the brake pedal. it happens mostly in stop-and-go traffic.

Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

STEERING

purchased a 2010 corolla last august. the steering is "sloppy", "loose" - like there's excessive "play" in the wheel - and needs constant correction, or the car will wander all over the place. a long trip in this vehicle would be an exhausting adventure. and there's only a thousand miles on it. you can add my name to the list of owners who feel this particular model has a steering problem.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

i have a 2010 corolla it constantly sways while driving at freeway speeds. sometimes i need to hold onto the steering wheel with both hands to keep it from going into another lane. i switched from driving a small vw beetle and was familiar with strong winds causing these problems but when i looked out the window there was no wind all the trees were still and no flags were waving. there has been a couple of times when i really felt the car was going to swerve out of control if i didn't immediately slow down. i also feel a metal grinding sensation with my brakes when i slow down over uneven pavement or go over a speed bump. this doesn't happen every time but in the past 2 months that i've had the car it occurred 6 times. i told the toyota dealership about these problems and they said it couldn't be duplicated and that there was nothing wrong with the car. which is completely ridiculous there hasn't been a time that i've driven on the freeway and not felt this swaying. they didn't even try to find a problem. they didn't do a thing to help me. than i heard of other corolla owners having the same problems. so i know it's not just me, there is a problem with my car and they need to recognize they made another mistake.

Reported in: SAN MARTIN CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

Reported in: SAN MARTIN CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

Reported in: SAN MARTIN CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

purchases new corolla on 12/26/09. upon driving 18 miles to my home on the freeway, i found it hard to steer the car. it felt like i was driving on ice or hydroplaning. what a scary feeling. i called my salesman, he said bring it in, but i had to get home to care for my 85 yr old mother who has dementia. i have taken it in once. the alignment was off only in the toe and adjusted as were the over-inflated tires of 37 lbs each, adjusted to 34 lbs. the accelerator pedal was replace though i had no problems. the steering is still very sensitive having to pull the car on a straight path as it tends to veer to the left or the right. my master repair mechanic and i went on a drive today, 02/18/10. he said that the rear wheels were not aligning with the steering. felt as though you were sitting sideways and trying to drive. i will have an appt on monday, 02/22/10 again with folsom toyota, lets see what we can do??? cars keep at a distance away from me as i constantly have to steer the car correctly within the lane??? ps this is my 4th new toyota, never drove one that felt this scary!

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla very unstable at speed, steering has no defined center feel, car is all over the road.

Reported in: SPEEDWAY IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1.driving corolla 2010 on highway speeds above 55 mph, it becomes extremely difficult to control and keep the car steady in line, it feels like i am driving in heavy winds. 2. it happens almost every time the car reaches speed 55 mph and above. 3. to be safe drive on right most lane and keep enough distance from other vehicles.

Reported in: OMAHA NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

SUSPENSION

Reported in: OMAHA NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

PARKING BRAKE

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. occasionally, when the contact attempted to apply the brakes he noticed the vehcle increased in speed. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that there were no problems with the brakes or brake pedal. the contact has noticed the failure immediately after the vehicle was purchased. the current and failure mileages were 4500. updated 3/24/10 *cn the consumer also stated the brake pedal went to the floor. the consumer also stated the parking brake was not holding. updated 06/28/10*jb

Reported in: IRWIN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: IRWIN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Reported in: IRWIN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that there was a vibration coming from the steering wheel when he was driving approximately 40-50 mph. he noticed the problem whenever he drove the vehicle on a road with an uneven surface. he took the vehicle to the dealership and had a mechanic inspect and drive the vehicle to find the source of the problem. the tires were changed but the vibration was still present. the contact had not spoken with the manufacturer to-date. the current mileage was approximately 4,900. the failure mileage was approximately 1,500. updated 3/10/10 *cn updated 06/18/10.*jb

Reported in: BEL AIR MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE0AC

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving 30 mph, on the second day after the vehicle was purchased, the steering wheel was difficult to control which made it hard to continue driving straight without moving from the left and the right. he thought that since the vehicle was new it would adjust over time and began to function properly. after ten days he took the vehicle back to the dealer who stated that they were unable to duplicate or diagnose the steering failure. the failure mileage was 711. the current mileage was 6,000. updated 03/24/10 *bf the consumer stated he has to constantly correct the steering to keep the vehicle straight. updated 06/30/10.*jb

Reported in: PONTE VEDRA BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

STEERING

when i am driving on the high way, my steering wheel becomes very sensitive and starts jerking and my car starts veering to one side. i have to grab the steering wheel very tightly just to travel in a straight line. i feel like i'm driving in a hurricane but the trees outside are barely moving.

Reported in: MACUNGIE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STEERING

steering wanders. car drifts on highway.

Reported in: JONESBORO GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. she stated that while driving 20 mph it became very difficult to control the steering wheel. the vehicle uncontrollably moved from lane to lane. the dealer test drove the vehicle and stated that there were no failures and it functioned the way it was designed. this problem has occurred every since the vehicle was purchased. no repairs have been made to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 800 and the current mileage was 13600.

Reported in: CUMMING GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

POWER TRAIN

1. gave my 2010 toyota corolla for recall fix - a0a safety call 2. drove the car home around 4:30 pm after the fix and parked in my home drive way 3. around 4:31 pm reversing from my drive was and almost ran on the road, the car started reverse acceleration , took a turn and hit the small tree and stopped as the tree stem stuck under the car. 4. reported the same incidence to toyota and the dealer and towed the vehicle to toyota service station where it was serviced.

Reported in: CUPERTINO CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. whenever the contact applied the brakes, she noticed that the brake pedal had to be pushed to the floor in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the vehicle was working properly. the current and failure mileages were 2500.

Reported in: ENOSBURG FALLS VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

problems with our toyota corolla steering does not feel right brakes are not right accerator pedal recall i have called toyota and i get no reseults from my problems. my wife does'nt feel safe driving this car. i want toyota to take this car back.they have told us no way.car has only 6,000miles on it.

Reported in: WILDER VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

STEERING

Reported in: WILDER VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: WILDER VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

STEERING

my new 2010 toyota corolla s has an issue with staying on the highway. my car seems to pull to the left when i get up to 55-60mph. i brought the car back to the dealer with this complaint and they did say one tire was a little low. they have put air in but it did not change.

Reported in: ROANOKE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

STEERING

we have purchased new 2010 toyota corolla s model in november 2009. we noticed wiggling and unstable feel in steering wheel. we thought since we had other luxury car before, we are just not use to driving a cheaper car. but as times go by, it is going out of its driving lane uncontrollably. we really have to hold on to the steering wheel tight to keep it straight.

Reported in: NORTHRIDGE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

STEERING

car steering drifts when driving on highway for any distance.

Reported in: HONEOYE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE5AC

STEERING

steering on 2010 corolla. my 2010 corolla wanders when you try to keep it in a straight line. i have to constant try to keep it from wandering. i notice this when i first got it in november 2009, but when i heard it on the news, i knew it just was not me.

Reported in: MORRISDALE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE3AC

STEERING

we had a corolla 2010. my wife said she had some difficulty to turn to the left and switch to the left lane on the highway.

Reported in: ANNANDALE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE5AC

STEERING

when i took my vehicle to the dealer for it's 3 month checkup, i informed them that i was having issues with the brakes and the steering. i told them that the car feels like it is out of alignment because when driving over 45mph the car pulls to one side and it is difficult to keep in a single lane on the highway. when i described the braking issues with the car, they told me that "the brakes are different than what i have been used to with other vehicles. the brakes don't seem to engage until the pedal is at the floor board. when they were ready to turn the car back over to me they told me that they did an alignment on the car and that they adjusted the rear brakes and bled the lines. i noticed that when they "test drove" the car they only went 3 miles. that distance, in the part of town where the dealer is located doesn't even get the car up to 40 mph. the original complaint of the car drifting is still there. now the brakes hop and chatter when you press on the brake pedal at speeds of appx 45 mph, and when at a complete stop the car tends to creep forward even though the brakes are fully engaged. i bought this vehicle solely on the toyota reputation, and now i am sorry that i did. i bought this vehicle on november 2,2009 and am still waiting to hear anything from toyota regarding the accelerator pedal recall/repair. i should have gone with my first instinct and bought the dodge instead of the toyota.

Reported in: LAKELAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: LAKELAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla s purchased in december 2009. i reported to toyota the fact that my car's steering seems to wander all over on the post-purchase survey sent to me. it happens daily on my work commute of 35 miles one way. nothing has been done, there has been no contact.

Reported in: ANDOVER MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2010 toyota corolla w/gas pedal that sticks very often during initial acceleration. has done this probably 100-200 times since purchasing in september.

Reported in: SKIATOOK OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

STEERING

i recently leased a 2010 toyota corolla about 2 weeks ago. my problem is over the steering of the vehicle, i have been driving for over 12 years now, and this vehicle is totally unstable at highway speeds from 40mph and above. when i say unstable i mean the steering is too light for feel, and the car has a horrible tendency to sway into another lane. every highway trip is a potentially hazardous adventure. i read that this may be because of electric steering installed on recent model corollas...i am at a loss because i don't think the dealer is going to do anything for the steering, and i really have a strong feeling it is not the tires or brakes that toyota is claiming, that affects the steering. i feel that they are trying to work there way around this issue. i need help as i have just got into my lease, overall i still think its a good car but not with this steering, it truly is scary to drive on any highway.

Reported in: LODI NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla - steering wheel moves right or left automatically above speed of 40 mph.

Reported in: CUPERTINO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

car does wander while holding steering wheel steady. it can go either to the left or to the right while going down the highway. i bought the car new on november 2 2009. i didn't pay much attention to the problem till a couple of weeks later after i bought the vehicle. i have not carried the vehicle back to dealer for the problem.

Reported in: TREMONT MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

STEERING

purchased a new 2010 corolla 4-door sedan s; immediately a problem with the brakes and steering was noticed upon first long drive. when depressed the brakes would go all the way to the floor. steering the car in a straight line down the freeway was almost impossible without constant corrections, i call it nervous steering, which after more than 50 miles because very stressful and tiring. purchase date 8-22-09. the vehicle was returned to the nearest toyota dealership located in victorville, california early sept 09. the brakes were examined and after certain corrections the brake pedal is better but not perfect. as for the steering..the technician says it's within normal parameters...what every that means. there is definitely a defect with the steering system; after reviewing the vehicle brochure regarding the steering system it reads "electric power steering (eps) helps gives corolla steering response that's effortlessly accurate" however nothing could more from the truth. it's been my experience after 7000 miles on the odometer...that when steering the car down the highway...the car will literally leave the lane your driving in which requires steering correction to keep it in the driving lane you're traveling. the brochure further reads that "eps also eliminates hydraulic-assist components that can reduce fuel economy" however i would say at what cost...if this new system renders the steering process a very nervous and tiring experience for the driver. a fatigued driver is an unsafe driver...i credit the fault with this new system "eps" as a potential disaster waiting to happen. it's my assessment after owning this vehicle now 6 months...that toyota needs to revisit this "eps" system and consider returning to the former hydraulic-assist components...it may more costly for them to build...but at least it worked. i bought this car because it had a reputation for safety and reliability however it's been the absolute worst purchase ever imagined.

Reported in: OAK HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Reported in: OAK HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: OAK HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STEERING

steering and gas throttle problem. sometimes having difficulties steering the vehicle straight and it feels like you 're not in control with the wheel. even sometimes at lower speed. regarding gas throttle there are times that the gas pedal is not responding while you are steeping the gas pedal. it's like driving on a neutral gear. we have not reported the steering problem but we have reported the gas pedal issue twice to the dealer. it so happen that the 2nd complain we did was the time they started doing the recall. gas pedal where change as the recall required.the steering problem is now a newer concern for us. we have experienced the problem with steering before but we just ignore it. because it's been raining in our area during the fast few weeks. we where thinking that the roads are just wet and somewhat it is slippery to drive but even the weather had changed we sometimes experienced the same problem with the steering. last encounter with the steering problem is today(02/20/2010).

Reported in: NATIONAL CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: NATIONAL CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

STEERING

feb. 14 2010, i bought new toyota corolla 2010. i didn't test this car( i trusted the quality of toyota), and than i drove it home. on the way, i felt something wrong about the steering wheel. when i was driving, the steering wheel is very difficult to be contral. pull right or left side a little, steering wheel canot turn back. when i am driving, i have to use two hands hold tthe steering wheel all the time, i feel very heavy, uncomfortable, danger, tired. i test this car on the highway, it can't go straight even in 2 seconds!! feb. 15 2010, my wife brought this car to dealer, they told my wife can't return it, but can change it next day. i thought only this car no good, so i agreed to change it. feb. 16 2010, my wife and me went to the dealer and changed another car. i tested it and felt better than the first one. but after 2 days, the same problem coming, right now i can't return it. i call the dealer they told me all the same, that is not problem!!!. i am not professor to car, i am just buyer. i feel this steering wheel of toyota 2010 corolla very bad and driving danger.

Reported in: ROCKVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE0AC

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2009 toyota corolla accelerates by itself.

Reported in: CICERO IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

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 corollas are like that and it will only be fixed if there is a recall. i will not be able to keep this car if this is not fixed because i am afraid to drive it.

Reported in: LACOMBE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i am having a major problem with my brakes in my toyota corolla 2010 vehicle it has less then 5,000 miles and yet the brakes have to be practically pushed to the floor to work, they seem to be not working properly , especially on ice cold days. i almost had an accident and let me tell you i am a very cautious driver and am scared that eventually my brakes will not stop and i will be killed or worse yet kill another person by hitting them with my car. i noticed a recall back in august about the same issue but not for cars sold in pa. it gets very cold here too. they should have recalled all of these vehicles before their are lots of deaths.

Reported in: BEACH LAKE PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla with 10,100 miles, steering suddenly pulls left or right randomly for some period of time, then stops just as suddenly. it occurs more so at faster speeds, but will also happen around 20-30 mph. difficult to stay in lane as it drifts extremely easily. tends to favor pulling right over left, but does both. have to physically pull back to counteract pulling. also very easy to overcorrect and look like you are swerving. has been happening more and more often in the past few months. car was originally purchased on may 24, 2009.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

since purchasing this car, the brakes have "locked up" occasionally. we took the car to toyota to have this checked last week; they performed two recalls and stated that the car was driving properly. since then, the brakes have locked up twice. i liken it to how your car feels when there is low traction - but the low traction light does not come on and i am not driving on ice, gravel, etc. i am always on clear asphalt. the car makes a "metallic humming" sound and the brakes lock up for approximately 4-5 seconds, during which time i cannot stop. luckily, 90% of the time when this happens, there is no one in front of me; however, last week i was driving in downtown pittsburgh and i slid into the intersection.

Reported in: MCKEES ROCKS PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

we purchased a 2010 toyota corolla. the car will drift or veer to left and sometimes to the right. the steering appears unstable. we have returned the car twice to be fixed and were advised it is ok. my husband describes the problem similar to driving an old car with bad tie rods or where the ball joints were shot. he will not allow myself of my daughter who we bought the car for, to drive it. we are fearful of it drifting or veering into another car of semi on the highway. note this is a frequent occurring problem. this began on january 12 when we purchased it and has continued.

Reported in: MAINEVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i am extremely upset with toyota. i purchased my first ever toyota, a 2010 corolla xrs. what did a get for my money? a multitude of severe safety problems. a death trap that i am stuck with. can't sell it, can't trade it, stuck with driving it. a great first impression, let me tell you. toyota should be mandated to refund our money 100% in full for knowingly selling defective products.

Reported in: SIDNEY IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i bought my toyota corolla s on december 30, 2009. within a week of purchasing the car, i noticed that the brake pedal began to feel spongy and non-responsive. i contacted the dealer and was initially told that this model had a longer brake travel than previous model years. i persisted in getting the dealer to adjust the rear linings and bleed the brakes and this seemed to help somewhat. but as the brakes wear, i can feel the problem occurring again. the brake pedal is difficult to modulate, has a spongy, non-linear feel that increases braking distances and makes the car more difficult to drive. i feel that there is a design flaw in these cars that should be rectified immediately by toyota.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STEERING

steering problems- took the car to dealer where it stayed for 3 days only to be told there was no problem. when i picked up the car it had only been driven 2 miles?the problem recurred and again was told there were no problems. i informed the dealer the car was unsafe to drive and would be leaving it until it was fixed or they could keep it. dealer informed me if a recall occurred they would fix the car but for now there was nothing wrong with the car? makes since to me! will it take more deaths to stop an out of control auto maker??????????? please help!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reported in: TOMBALL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

our 2010 corolla had a sudden acceleration problem while driving on the highway. the car was put on cruise control and shortly there after, suddenly accelerated to a frightening speed. the brake thankfully worked. we haven't used cruise control since. this was terrifying. the date is an approximation. we reported it to our dealer and they just dismissed it.

Reported in: MILFORD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

STEERING

rental car, toyota corolla in los angeles was extremely hard to steer. as i was going down highway at speeds above 40 miles per hour it was as if i was driving through a wind storm. the car would not maintain lane very well and the steering wheel travel required to keep it in line was excessive. the wheel position had to be maintained not with slight movement but sweeping movements from positions about 10 to 2 on a clock face. due to only using the car to drive from the airport to the hotel and back, most of my driving was highway on smooth roads with no adverse weather or traffic conditions.

Reported in: NEWNAN GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

my toyota corolla sways back and forth very badly above speeds of around 40 to 50 mph.

Reported in: FEEDING HILLS MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

STEERING

we have a 2010 toyota corolla with steering problem. car wanders from left to right at high speed over 50 mph. no accidents, but scary to get on freeway.

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EE2A9

STEERING

while driving on the interstate in speeds in excess of 75 miles an hour, my 2010 corolla shakes violently in all conditions. i also have an issue when slowing down where the gas pedal will take longer than what is expected to return to an acceptable area and stop accelerating. this second issue has nearly caused several accidents. i have brought this up to the dealer where i purchased this vehicle some three months ago and was told a solution is not readily available and i will be contacted when one is. both problems have convinced me to carpool to work until a solution is identified.

Reported in: SIERRA VISTA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: SIERRA VISTA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i drive a 2010 toyota corolla. there is something wrong with the antilock brake system; especially if i am trying to apply the brake to slow the car and am making a right turn(even slightly turning right). it's like the brakes lock up and the steering gets like a mac truck. this also happens when i go over a bump and/or pothole. it most recently even happened when i was driving down the highway and there was a slight right curve in the road and i wasn't applying the brakes. i took the car into the dealership today and they could find nothing wrong. within an hour of leaving the dealership; it happened twice yet they couldn't duplicate the problem. i have a brand new car and am afraid to drive it. supposedly my car wasn't recalled for the gas pedal because it was made in japan but feel like the gas pedal is sticky at times. i am very upset because i just put all this money out and i have an unsafe vehicle to drive. my daughter and i were going to try and drive across country this summer and now we cannot possibly for we donot feel safe in this car. toyota should have to buy back the vehicles. i believe there is a much bigger problem causing all this that they are not admitting and/or have not found yet. i didn't complain or take the car back right away because i had similar problems with the scion xd and was told there was nothing wrong again and again. this is an ongoing problem.

Reported in: PIKESVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

Reported in: PIKESVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

Reported in: PIKESVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

at low speeds, especially on uneven or slick payment, the brakes and/or anti-lock brakes fail and the car will not stop. this usually lasts only a second or two. i purchased the car this october and noticed the issue soon after. it will happen a few times a week. i have returned it to the dealer twice for inspection, and they insist that there is no issue. i have had the accelerator pedal fixed for the recent recall. tonight, the brakes failed again for several seconds this time and i came very close to crashing into the vehicle in front of me. i was going 25-30 mph on wet pavement and was unable to stop the car when i applied the brake.

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that whenever he his drove the vehicle over 30 mph it began to drift from side to side in the lane without any assistance. the vehicle was uncontrollable but when driving it is was very subtle but noticeable since the contact was unable to keep the vehicle in the center of the lane. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer to diagnose the failure. the failure mileage was 560.

Reported in: TAMARAC FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while the contact was driving 60 mph using the cruise control the vehicle suddenly accelerated from 60 mph to 70 mph without warning, in order to stop the acceleration the contact had to deactivate the cruise control. the contact also noticed that whenever she applied the brakes they hesitate to engage increasing the stopping distance. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings, the current and failure mileages were 2000. updated 4/5/10 *cn

Reported in: MESA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: MESA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that he was driving 55 mph when the steering wheel began pulling to the left and the right and did not stay in the center of the lane. he had to continue correcting the vehicle as he drove. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they test drove it but they could not fix the problem. the toyota manufacturer sent a representative to test drive the vehicle and they were also unable to duplicate diagnose the failure. the failure mileage was 27,000.

Reported in: DANVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

STEERING

i own a 2010 toyota corolla and am awaiting the repair for the accelerator issue. this complaint is related to the electric power steering. the car does not want to track in a straight line. you must keep both hands on the wheel and are constantly tweaking the steering wheel to the right and left to keep the vehicle driving straight. the higher the speed, the more problematic the steering is. gusty winds make you feel like you could lose control at any minute. i am hoping that toyota will step up and acknowledge an issue with the steering is the vehicle can be exhausting to drive like this. each tiny input forces the car to veer in that direction immediately and you then correct to the other direction and it veers that way. i have never owned a car that required this much attention and effort to drive in a straight line.

Reported in: GREEN BAY WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

i have a toyota corolla 2010 which i bought in the first week of august 2009. while i was driving to sacramento around last august, my car lost power in the middle of a freeway. i was in the fast lane, and unable to operate the car. i realized that the engine was not there, it went off, no power and the car decreased its speed and finally stopped. fortunately i was able to get out in the left emergence lane. if it was a rush hour and traffic was busy, i would have an accident. fortunately, there was no accident. after thinking for 5 minutes or so, i turned on the engine and started driving again. last week i went to toyota dealer (for the recall) and told my situation. but they didn't give much attention to my concerns. i know come to realize that this may not be my problem and someone may have the same problem. i need help how this happen and if the problem occurs in other area, please prevent it happening again. so that we will save life.

Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i bought corolla 2010 in oct 2009. i had the problem of it wandering and hard to keep the car in the lane. i took it to dealership and they told me it was alignment problem. after it was there for a day it started wandering in the other direction. then they told me it could be tire pressure and took it back to the dealership. i still have the same problem and it wanders at speed above 50 mph. i saw there have been more reports about it and i hope toyota does something about it.

Reported in: METAIRIE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

SUSPENSION

Reported in: METAIRIE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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 unexpectedly, generally lasts the duration of my commute once started, sometimes occurs with the tire pressure gauge but not always, sometimes occurs after rapid braking. it does not feel like an alignment or balance problem, the car darts from one end of the lane, to the median of the lane on its own. on this date 2-24-10 my local dealership filled the tires, and made a slight change to the left alignment they could not duplicate the problem and stated "this could be a matter of personal preferences" regarding how i felt the car drove when this occurred. the toyota manager also told me today that they understand "there could be a problem but they have no direction on how to repair it." when asked then if he could guarantee my safety and that this would not occur again he stated no, but there was nothing for him to do. no injuries to date. i do not feel toyota is making reasonable efforts to quickly eliminate this problem, acknowledge a problem, and do not wish to resolve this with statements regarding my personal preference for the drive, and since this in their opinion is not reproducible for them it is not a viable problem for them to repair. 2) on approximately 2-11-10 i had to use my brakes in an emergency situation in which my brakes were temporally non-response. i had to downshift the gears, remove my foot totally from the gas pedal ,and maneuvered the car away from the other stopped car. no abs was felt, the brake pedal was depressed fully, this occurred at hwy speeds. no acknowledgement of problem or remedy proposed by toy currently.

Reported in: SARDIS MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Reported in: SARDIS MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Reported in: SARDIS MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: SARDIS MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: SARDIS MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: SARDIS MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

STEERING

Reported in: SARDIS MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i purchased a new toyota corolla in jan 2010. i took it to the dealer for gas pedal recall in the first week of feb. after that i started facing brake issues. one day my car moved few inches back on uphill in spite of me applying the brakes. i called the dealer right away. they refused to take a look the same day as they did not have time. next morning the brakes failed again when i was driving downhill resulting in me hitting the car infront. i again took my car to the dealer. after test driving they tell me that they can not repro the problem. the issue with the brake is an intermittent one. it does not always happen, but when it does it is very dangerous.

Reported in: SAMMAMISH WA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i pulled out of a gas station. the car began to accelerate on its own. i stepped on the brake but the car would not stop. i steered back into the gas station and stopped by going into a snow bank. i lost complete control of the car. the car was towed to toyota and i called the 800 number. they told me not to have the car repaired by the local toyota. the car was towed to my house. after repeated phone calls. no one has looked at it since.

Reported in: MASSAPEQUA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

STEERING

ongoing steering problem. at speeds above 30 mph the steering becomes overly sensitive causing the car to drift right and left and not track properly. have to constantly adjust steering to stay in a straight line. no problem with vehicle alignment or tires. just steering problem.

Reported in: CLEAR LAKE SHORES TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving 65 mph he was unable to keep the vehicle in the center lane because the vehicle veered to the left and right side of the lane. the toyota dealer was called and stated that they would send a representative to pick up his vehicle and perform a diagnostic test. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 714.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla -- steering problem. very difficult to keep car within travel lane when driving at highway speed. this is not related to wind gusts but occurs at all the times. feels like there are dead spots in the wheel and there is little to no road feel feedback. the car does not track straight on its own but requires constant steering corrections. i am 69 years old and have owned and driven many cars/trucks including my 2002 toyota avalon and my daughter's 1993 corolla and have never before experienced the type steering issue that we have with our new 2010 toyota corolla. i believe this to be significant safety issue and if a driver in not paying 100% attention and constantly correcting to keep car within the travel lane the result could be disastrous. toyota needs to be required to fix this steering issue with its new corolla's. [this occurs all the time - but your form forces me to enter an incident date so i am just using jan 1, 1901 to proceed with the form. updated 03/19/10.*jb

Reported in: POTOMAC MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE4AC

STEERING

bought corolla new jan 2010. the current mileage is 2850 miles. the car will not go in a straight line while driving over 55mph. the car drifts to either the left or right without turning the wheel. car feels as if you're driving in hard winds causing lane shifts without turning wheel. one must keep both hands tightly gripped to the steering wheel and continually over correct the wheel from left to right or right to left to keep the car traveling in a straight line at higher speeds. this problem occurs while driving on open roads. took car to dealer, tech test drove car while i was a riding along and found car to not drive normal. after test drive tech tested car, car was checked in shop and found to have no problems within their testing capabilities. wanted to keep car for further testing because he didn't know how to fix car but noted something was wrong with car. 4 days later i got a call from service department assistant manager stating that toyota was aware of problem and they had no fix available for my cars steering. was told that they didn't know when car could be fixed. when i ask for a loaner car until my new corolla was repaired i was told they would have to call me back. i was called back within 10 minutes and told no loaner car would be given. after that call i got another call back from the same person stating that they were going to test drive my car too see what she thinks about the car. within 5 minutes i get another call stating that she, the service department assistant manager, was in my car right now doing 70mph and there was nothing wrong with my car. summed up: from 12:30pm to 2:30pm, the same day, i was told car had a problem that tech could not fix to there is nothing wrong with your car.. the next day i got another call from the dealers service department stating that some other tech had drove the car and nothing was wrong with the car. i was told that is how the car drives and i would just have to get used to it.

Reported in: DANVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. he stated that when driving 25 mph and making a turn the steering wheel stayed in that same position and never returned to the straight position. he also stated that when driving and trying to engage the brake pedal he had to apply a lot pressure on the pedal so that it could decrease the speed. the failure was duplicated and the contact advised that the vehicle was functioning normally. no repairs were made to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 300 and the current mileage was 888.

Reported in: NORTH HOLLYWOOD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

STEERING

Reported in: NORTH HOLLYWOOD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

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 and recent recalls on my car, my wife and i don't feel safe and secure in car. we are scared of dying like other toyota owners have in the past. we would like a full refund of $17, 209.97 from toyota motor sales usa.

Reported in: APOPKA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: APOPKA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

Reported in: APOPKA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: APOPKA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

i own a 2010 corolla-it is at the dealer again. now i have heard there might be a problem. i was taking my car to the dealer before any of this news came out-asking them to check the front end. the cars keeps going in other lanes and has almost caused an accident. but the dealer insist there is nothing wrong with my car. help at this point i am scared of the car. there have been several incidents.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

my 2010 toyota corolla often makes a loud noise coming from under the engine compartment along with friction onto the brake pedal, sometimes it occurs when driving over rough or bumpy roads or when braking in emergency (hard braking). dealer says they have checked the car and have been unable to recreate the problem the two (2) times i have had it checked.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

STEERING

my 2010 toyota corolla will not drive in a straight line. you have to constantly keep moving the steering wheel to keep the car in the center of the road.

Reported in: JEFFERSON CITY MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

bought new corolla 2010 for my wife about three months ago. i thought right from the first drive that its steering wheel was very sensitive, that is, even small motions of the steering wheel appear to get amplified to relatively larger directional changes on the moving car. however, my wife did not think so. typically, however, she drives it at slow speeds, like, at most 40 mph, as she avoids highways. we have never driven it at higher speeds like 65-70 mph where i understand some other corollas start meandering. i don't know if it is the same problem i am describing above. but after having read about similar problems to 2010 corollas, which are recently so much in the news, i thought we should report it too.

Reported in: BELLEVUE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 the car and begged me to get him home so he could get out of my car which he now has dubbed a death trap. the car basically veers in and out of the lane your in. its like trying to drive in the road ruts only there wasn't any because our stretch of hwy had just been paved with black tar and all was flat and nice on the road surface but the car still took me all over and im not alone when i scream to you please im begging you to come to my house and drive my car!!!!! i can guarantee you will recall this model as well!!! this is dangerous!!! no person should have to get see to there car blowing around like a kite in the sky. im begging you please come drive my car!!! this is dangerous and i feel like im going to die in this car.

Reported in: FUQUAY VARINA NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

Reported in: FUQUAY VARINA NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2010 toyota corolla requesting information*cw the consumer wanted to know if her vehicle was effected by the recall? can the vehicle still be driven and when should she take it to the dealer? recall 10v017000. *jb updated 03/08/10

Reported in: UNKNOWN DC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving 30 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle began to drift. the failure continued to occur intermittently. the dealer stated that it appeared to be safe at this time and she may need some time getting adjusted to electronic steering. the failure mileage was not available. the current mileage was 1,000.

Reported in: SAN FRACISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

purchased my 2010 toyota corolla s in july and it has been recalled 3 times. had accelerator pedal fixed weeks ago. yesterday while brushing snow off car it began to rev and accelerator pedal had depressed itself and stuck. i had to manually pull up the pedal. i use this car for work and drive approx. 2500 miles per month. i transport clients and children. i bought a toyota for safety and resale value! i do not feel safe in this car. i have tried to trade it in and dealers will not take it. it is unsellable and unsafe. i want toyota to take this car and give me my money back. it is a bad product!

Reported in: GREENFIELD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE5AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

this is the second time i am contacting you regarding a complaint with my 2010 corolla. i first called the nhtsa 800 number with this written complaint and was told i would receive a hard copy in two weeks (i have yet to receive it). so once again i am putting this complaint in writing, so i have proof that it was filed and sent. i hope that something gets done with it once and for all. the complaint is regarding toyota's new pedal recall part. it does not correct the acceleration problem. my car accelerated over 80 mph on feb.12,2010. toyota put in the recall pedal that morning after i brought the car there. on the way home from work on feb 12, the car exhibited more acceleration issues. that was when i called to report it with the nhtsa. the car then accelerated again on feb15 with the new"pedal recall in". i was driving up a long onramp onto the interstate at approx. 35-40 mph, and the car took off to over 80 mph. i was injured. i called again to your agency to report this on feb15th. i got the car back from toyota on feb 19th. they said "the car was fine. it is normal for corollas to accelerate to 80 mph". that is total bull! the car's pedal started sticking on sunday, february 21. this called more rpm & acceleration problems with the car. also the brakes are going down to the floor. the car has gone thru a 5 way intersections stop light and a stop sign. i have had to use the emergency brake to stop the car.

Reported in: ENOSBURG FALLS VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i am filing this report to have documentation for my records. it is on my 2010 corolla now having complete brake failure issues. it started on feb. 21,2010. the brakes started to go completely to the floor. on february 24, the brakes went completely to the floor at a 5 way intersection, and i went through a stop light. i could not stop the car. that same day i went through a stop sign and had to jam on my emergency brake, so i didn't go onto a major traveled route in vermont. this is the same problem i reported to the nhtsa on 12/12/09. the odi number is 10295431. i would like to know what was done with that complaint? did it ever get forwarded to mr. toyodo himself, congress (for the hearings?). i had complete brake failure issues for over 14 months with my 2009 corolla. what did you do with that information? the only recall i saw was for the prius? what a joke! now my 2010 corolla has complete brake failure. again toyota gets away with covering up their mistakes, and your agency does nothing. the same as covering up the new pedal recall not correcting the issue of acceleration (my odi number for this is 10314851). i have all my records and am showing them to the media (national & local). i am stating below the incident date for my current car brake failure issues is february 21st. i am however stating injuries and reported to the police. i had an acceleration incident on january 18, 2010 with my 2009 corolla . during the incident i had complete brake failure and was injured. i did report it to the police.

Reported in: ENOSBURG FALLS VT || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) my 2010 corolla has had the gas pedal recall completed and now when car is in park i can watch the rpm's of the motor fluctuate from 1000 rpm to 1400 rpms with out touching the gas. also it now idles at 1000 rpm compared to about 800 before . i have not contacted the dealer yet but i just wanted this information reported to you. i feel that toyota has not solved this problem do you. [xxx]

Reported in: VICTOR NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i leased a 2010 corolla in dec,2010. when you apply the brakes the pedal goes all the way to the floor. took back to dealer and he said he drove another corolla and the brake operated the same way, he said nothing was wrong since the vehicle stopped o.k. if you pump the pedal once the brakes engage the way they should...i thing there is a problem with this vehicle.

Reported in: BEDFORD KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STEERING

i brought a new toyota corolla 2010 in mid january, and have experienced a possible steering problem for a couple of times when the speed was more than 60 mph. the latest one was in the afternoon of feb. 26, when i drove on a highway with a speed of about 65 mph. it seemed the steering was very sensitive and difficult to control - a small movement in steering could easily cause the car to go to another lane. the situation became more apparent when the wind was strong - i felt the car was not stable at all.

Reported in: STAFFORD TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EE5AJ

STEERING

this was not a failure, but more of a constant problem. my 2010 toyota corolla has a serious tendency to want to wander in the lane. i drive to work everyday on the express way, about 25 miles. it requires constant monitoring and adjustments to keep the vehicle tracking straight. it actually feels like the car is always on a slippery road, even when the pavement is dry. as speeds increase the problem increases; it is always present. never worse at one time than another. i have not reported this issue to the dealer, but i have an appointment today at 12:30 for the gas pedal recall, i will inform them of the issue as well.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

driving 2010 toyota le on highway, turned off highway, turned to off ramp as power steering allowed car to veer to the left side of the highway. as the car approached the stop sign, the foot brake was applied, and felt spongy and the car suddenly veered to the left side of the road and came to a stop facing oncoming traffic which could have caused an accident. contacted the dealership that told me to bring the car in for inspection. an appointment was made for today.

Reported in: GALT CA. CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

i have a brand new 2010 toyota corolla which has only 700+ miles on it. today, on my way to get lunch, my brakes slipped twice within 5 minutes of each other. the 2010 corolla definitely should be part of the brake problem recall.

Reported in: NAPERVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving 40 miles per hour the contact began to lose control of the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer and was advised that the vehicle was fine. the contact drove the vehicle again and experienced the same failure. the contact was advised by toyota that the problem was caused by the driver. the vin was not available. the current mileage was 3,000. the failure mileage was 1,600.

Reported in: WILLIAMSTOWN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the driver stated that toyota has refused to install the brake override although that is a part of the recall repair. he doesn't agree since his vin is a part of the recall. the contact also stated that the driver does not feel safe driving the vehicle and would like for him to take the vehicle back to the dealer. the current mileage was 275 miles. updated 03/29/10 *bf updated 05/11/10.*jb

Reported in: CHAROLETTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE8AC

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions. the driver experienced a loss of steering control. the vehicle began to wander and drift during the travel. the vehicle was able to continue in operation with caution. the failure occurred at any given speed rate above 40 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the inspection. the technician was unable to provide a remedy for the malfunction. the failure mileage was 15.

Reported in: BEACHWOOD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE2AC

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2010 toyota corolla. consumer purchased vehicle under the car allowance rebate system. consumer states dissatisfaction with universal toyota non compliance with the cars requirement to scrap trade in vehicles. *tgw the consumer asked the toyota salesperson who handled the details of the purchase, about the estimate of the scrap value for his trade-in vehicle. the salesperson stated they were not doing anything about it, because the federal government owed them for several trade-in allowances. *jb

Reported in: SCHERTZ TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the driver stated that the rpms increased excessively while driving 35 mph. the driver depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated. a different driver stated that she was at a traffic light and after depressing the accelerator pedal lightly the vehicle accelerated. the contact was also driving 15 mph and the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop after she depressed the brake pedal. the vehicle was a part of a related recall; however, the dealer had performed the recall repair prior to the failure. the contact does not agree that it was repaired since she experienced the surge after it should have been repaired. the failure mileage was 15000 and the current mileage was 16000. updated 03/09/10 *bf the consumer continued to experience acceleration problems after the recall was performed. updated 05/26/10.*jb

Reported in: BUFORD GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2010 toyota corolla. consumer states sulfur odor in the cabin of the car within the first month of ownership. in addition consumer states she is scared to drive the vehicle due to the latest recall related to the accelerator system. *tgw

Reported in: ROXBURY MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving approximately 50 mph. the brake pedal was engaged twice before the vehicle came to a complete stop. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the technician stated the brake system was functioning properly. the identical failure occurred on a separate occasion. the vehicle is in the process of being taken back to the authorized dealer. the manufacturer has not been notified at this time. the current mileage was 1,493. the failure mileage was approximately 50.

Reported in: OAKDALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i drive toyota corolla ls 2010. i was driving to work today approximately with 45m/h. i was getting ready to take an exit from the highway, i saw couple cars were stopped in the middle of the exit approximately meter away from me. i decided to reduce the speed and getback to the highway(to get around them so i can take my exit. i hit my brake slightly to slow down my car did not even change speed, i tried couple times nothing happened. then i decided to step on the brake all the way my car did not change the speed at all it was going at the same speed. my car was traveling straight road for 7-8 seconds, then i had to make a quick decision so i will not hit the cars that was onfront of me(they were stopped in the middle of the road for some reason) because i was getting too close. i decided to get back to highway so i willnot hit anyone. but after i tried to get back to the highway i totally lost my control of the car. the car moved with no control for several seconds then i and up in the middle of the highway. i was lucky everyone was behind me and they stayed away from my car. i just took my car to be fixed from the sticking acceleration problem. i believe my breaks did not worked at that point and my car was moving with the same speed . afterward i was able to move my car and my brakes were working. i am worried to drive that car. i do not feel safe. i could of hurt the lady and her kids that were behind me.

Reported in: HIGH POINT NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: HIGH POINT NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. he took the vehicle to the dealer to have the accelerator pedal replaced on february 18, 2010. a few days after the vehicle was repaired he attempted to stopped at a traffic light with his foot on the brake pedal. while driving 45 mph he noticed that the rmps increased and decreased when the vehicle attempted to accelerate and lunge forward. he took the vehicle back to the dealer twice after it was repaired. the dealer could not duplicate the failure. the dealer contacted the service manager who provided the contact with a rental vehicle. the failure mileage was 3,589 and the current mileage was 3,590. updated 4/7/2010 *cn the consumer stated his wife was driving the vehicle, when suddenly she felt a surge when coming to a stop. the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the problem. the consumer stated he also had problems with the anti-lock brakes where it would activate for no reason. updated 06/10/10*jb

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

toyota recall,how can you expect us to bring our vehicle in for this recall to put on precision-cut steel reinforcement bar on accelerator when ceo of toyota can't guarantee the problem will not be solved? this was stated on nation wide tv. this car was purchased for my college student daughter and i will not let her drive it as i do not feel she will be safe. what are my options?

Reported in: LOCKPORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE4AC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i want to share my experience with toyota corolla that i bought from germain toyota in sarasota in july of 2009. while driving on i-275, i applied brakes. for a moment the brakes did not work, and car kept racing. i sent car back to dealer, the dealer inspected the car and found nothing wrong with the brakes please note, i raised the issue with dealer in aug 2009, much before the official recall was ordered. the dealer was concerned and did tow the car to dealership and had the brake assembly inspected. i have dealer report, and this incident is recorded with the dealer.

Reported in: PALMETTO FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

when i drove my 2010 corolla from the dealer it had five miles on it. within one half mile i realized that the car wandered left and right and needed me to steer left and right to keep the car in the center of the road. i knew right away that the problem was the caster adjustment was set so the caster was faced forward. i brought it back and the service mgr said it was designed to have the caster set forward by two degrees. i am 72 and a car guy. a forward caster will cause the car not to be able to steer straight. it was to be driven by my grand daughter who has 18 months driving experience. we brought it in for service to have the caster set to 'follow' rather than 'lead'. the service people said it was set to toyota designs of two degrees forward. that is the problem along with, maybe, something in the electronic controls that might be adding to the problem. someone is going to get killed. if toyota doesn't speak to this and correct it i need to have this car replaced by an amish horse and carriage. toyota has introduced a new feature that is deadly.

Reported in: PETALUMA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

STEERING

while traveling at about 50 mph the gauges went instantly from 50 to 0. at the same time multiple warning lights came on the dash. the car still had power when stepping on the gas, lights and radio were still on. when attempting to turn to get off the road, then steering wheel clicked and locked. there was no steering. my brakes did work. it was as if the car had shut itself off and then back on, but didn't unlock the steering. the car was new with less than 300 miles on it. this was the first incident of this kind, i had no other problems with the car until then. the car was towed to the local dealership. it was tested the next day & i was told it was a speed sensor, but the sensor was not replaced. they connected it to the computer and reprogrammed it and said it was good to go. i refused to accept it until they could tell me why it happened and what they had replaced to guarantee it would not happen again. they were unable to do so and ended up replacing my car with a new one.

Reported in: ASTORIA OR || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: ASTORIA OR || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1. regular driving under normal condition, sometimes for several minutes, sometimes for a few seconds. 2. speed control does not seem to be consistent. rpm meter would go above normal 2000 revs per minute even when the car is in neutral. 3. was repaired by dealer as part of the gas pedal recall. the problem continues. 4. i do not think it has to do with the gas pedal, it appears to be a problem with the throttle control as the rpm meter clearly shows the revs are way higher than normal. in fact, after the gas pedal recall repair, our 4 months car now burns more gas than before.

Reported in: DE PERE WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION:FRONT

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. whenever the contact traveled over rough terrain, he noticed that the front end of the vehicle would wobble and shake. the contact was driving approximately 25 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the failure could not be reproduced. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 92000.

Reported in: BRUNSWICK LANE ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE8AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on monday (march 1st) toyota service called me and told me that according to toyota engineers� report, there is nothing wrong with the gas pedal and they said there is nothing to worry about the car. toyota�s official explanation is �operating as designed, the ecm will command high idle at times for proper emissions system operation� this explanation does not make sense since there is a serious safety issue here; i am driving the car in the 5th gear and around 3000 rpm. when i need a sudden stop, i let go the gas pedal and hit the break. the ecm commands high idle even i hit the breaks; the pistons are still working (the engine is still running in gear) with 3000 rpm so i am not able to slow down or stop. this is a serious safety problem.

Reported in: NEWARK DE || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i have a 2010 toyota corolla that frequently has a strong gas smell and on 3 different occasions the steering has given me a sense of control loss similar to the sensation of hydroplaning.

Reported in: GATE CITY VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE8AC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have a 2010 toyota corolla that frequently has a strong gas smell and on 3 different occasions the steering has given me a sense of control loss similar to the sensation of hydroplaning.

Reported in: GATE CITY VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE8AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was driving at approximately 70 miles per hour and as i came up on a slower moving vehicle, i took my foot off of the accelerator and when i did the vehicle accelerated instead of slowing down. i immediately applied the brakes and the vehicle slowed down. my wife has told me that this has happened to her twice in the last week and i just dismissed it. we had the recall repair done on our car almost two weeks ago.

Reported in: LANSFORD ND || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

SEAT BELTS: REAR:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that when she depressed the brake pedal, there was a slight hesitation before the brake pedal was applied and slowed the vehicle down. she stated that the problem occurred most of the time when she asserted the brake. furthermore, she stated that the rear seat belts did not work; the buckle wouldn't lock in place. she had not taken the vehicle in to the dealership for inspection and had not called the manufacturer to-date. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 785. the failure mileage was approximately 500.

Reported in: KENMORE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: KENMORE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

STEERING

at highway speeds, car steers as if reacting to gusting wind from either side. steering very sensitive when attempting to correct. this has occurred since i purchased the vehicle new with 11 miles on it.

Reported in: MESQUITE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving 50 mph the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle continued to accelerate. the contact engaged the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. the manufacturer informed the contact that the braking system performed accordingly. the contact called the dealer to schedule an appointment for the recall repair. the failure is a dangerous safety risk and could cause a crash to occur. the failure mileage was 2,200.

Reported in: CASA GRANDE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i have a 2010 toyota corolla. dec.24 2009 was a report of the first failure. i was driving out of a residential parking lot and applied my brakes before i approached the street and my car ended up accelerating hitting the passenger door of another vehicle. moreover if i drive over a bumpy surface or pot hole my pedals start to kick back or vibrate. don't know what to call it. also i have 2 recalls for my vehicle according to toyota service center. after fixing my recall i now have a new problem with my car. it makes squeak sounds and squeals as i apply my foot on the accelerator. i took it back to the toyota service center on mar.2 and they told me after waiting 2 hours that nothing was wrong with my car and put on my service receipt as "normal noise". also regarding the accident a toyota inspector from corporate inspected my car before my recall was fixed and despite the two recalls said that my vehicle has no problems and the accident had nothing to do with it. i now drive a 2010 toyota corolla that squeals and squeaks every day and my insurance company is fighting property damage and bodily injury claims from the driver i struck on the passenger side and everything appears to be my fault and not toyota. im in such distress with toyota i don't know what more to do. i gave them chance after chance to help me but its just getting worse. this is my first new car and also my first accident i ever had. im scared that i have to pay 20,000 for the next five years for a defected car. please help!

Reported in: NEWARK NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #:

STEERING

since delivery, my new 2010 corolla has had a steering problem. it veers or wanders to the left or fight randomly and unexpectedly at highway speeds (65-75mph). not the alignment. very dangerous if there are other vehicles beside you. is not due to the wind - occurs on windless days. have owned 25 cars in 50 years, some toyotas; this is the worst - will not stay straight; both dangerous and fatiguing to drive. must fully focus and make constant corrections to track straight. recall! unsafe!

Reported in: SANTEE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i have a 2010 toyota corolla that is part of the accelerator pedal reinforcement bar recall/installation. i have noticed another problem that appears to also involve the accelerator. this vehicle has a 5 speed manual transmission. the problem occurs in both 3rd and 4th gear. this problem is not consistent meaning it is not always noticed every time i drive, i would maintain that it occurs at least 50% of the time however. problem: i attempt to maintain a constant speed for instance in 3rd gear at 30 mph, the vehicle feels as if it wants to speed up, i then remove some pressure from the accelerator, the vehicle then slow by jerking, i then attempt to accelerate and the vehicle jerks again, bottom line is i can not maintain a constant speed. the road conditions do not matter, flat, hill, bumpy, smooth, wet dry, 30 mph, 31 mph, 32, mph etc. i cannot maintain a constant speed in 3rd and 4th gear. i am not sure of an approximate date, it has happened numerous times since i purchased the vehicle in august of 2009. i will just enter a random date below.

Reported in: WALLA WALLA WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: WALLA WALLA WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Reported in: WALLA WALLA WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

STEERING

i find it very difficult to track the vehicle in a straight line on an open road in windy or uneven road conditions. there is very little or no feedback through the steering wheel. the vehicle demands your full attention under these conditions making it very tiring and in my opinion somewhat unsafe at speeds greater than 50mph. seems to be ok or better at low speeds such as in residential or city environments. these concerns were reported to the dealer service department and in the new car feedback form i received from the manufacturer. i received no feedback from the manufacturer on that survey and the dealer service department stated the steering and wheel alignment were within tolerances. i did however get the following hints from two different sales representatives , over inflate the tires, look further up the road ,put some weight in the trunk, none of which i employed. ridiculous!!!

Reported in: OCEAN ISLE BEACH NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

on my 2010 toyota corolla, at highway speeds (65-70 mph), the vehicle will feel as though the steering is loose...like i'm going over a metal-grate bridge, where the car moves sideways on it's own. i drive approximately 100 highway miles a day, and this is a daily occurrence. i brought the vehicle to toyota on 3/4/10, but they claim they do not feel the steering problem. i don't feel it was sufficiently tested, as they did not do any highway driving. they've dismissed my fears and will not be correcting the problem.

Reported in: MOUNT BETHEL PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE8AC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated his vehicle is having steering problems. he was driving 60mph when the vehicle became very hard to keep the vehicle on the road. the contact stated he took the vehicle to the dealer and they told him it was something with his steering. they adjusted his tire pressure and told him it should have been fine. the contact stated he is still having this issue. he also had a problem with the brakes, the contact stated that the vehicle is hard to stop at times. he is unsure if this is an acceleration problem, he feels as if it is his brakes. the failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 6,000.

Reported in: PORTCRAINE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

STEERING

Reported in: PORTCRAINE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

i had an accident on january 27th 2010 , i have a toyota corolla 2010 with faulty accelerator pedal(recalled) my car bought on december 13 2010 from toyota dealership. i was pulling my car from my garage as usual very slow holding my foot on the brakes but this time suddenly my car accelerates so fast that the next thing i knew i was in garage door of the house across the street. i was unable stop the car immediately even after i pressed the brakes very hard. by the time it stopped the car broke the garage door of the house across the street. luckily nobody was injured. along the way the car brushed off the bumper of another parked unattended car and sheared off the license plate. license plate was damaged, the bumper was scratched. my car was damaged and my farmers insurance paid for repair of my car and car parked on the street. the owner of the house needed to use her car parked in her garage urgent and told me to repair garage door immediately. same day the new garage door was installed by garage master inc. garage door was broken beyond repair. i paid immediately by check to the garage co. i also paid for door painting. i reported this accident to the dmv. i was able to reach toyota customer experience line only in two days on january 29. finally i was informed that my car has a faulty accelerator pedal. case manager told me inspection will be scheduled soon. my case number #1001151635 . since the accident i am not driving this car for safety reason. it has been parked in the garage since february 8. i am requesting compensation for all my expenses. but toyota told me to wait for an inspection as they are very busy. today is march 5 and nothing has been done by toyota only words and promises. they are not returning calls. i asked for the e-mail of the case manager - e-mail only for local usage refuse to provide email please help as soon as possible thank you. updated 03/17/10

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated she is having so many issues with this vehicle and she is afraid to drive it. the contact stated she has took the vehicle back to the dealer because of the steering, she says they told her the steering was not centered and they said they fixed it but she says she is still having the same issue. while driving 45 mph or more she finds it hard to steer the vehicle. the vehicle always pulls to the left or pulls to the right on it's own. she stated that the dealer says she just needs to get use to driving the vehicle and to drive at a 5 and 7 position. the failure mileage was 1,320. the current mileage was 1,370. updated 04/22/10. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle over steers at highway speeds. updated 05/05/10

Reported in: ALTOONA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE5AC

SUSPENSION

2010 toyota corolla, purchased jan 2010 wanders greatly at hwy speeds. requiring constant corrections. toyota denies problem.

Reported in: HUNTINGTON BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla, purchased jan 2010 wanders greatly at hwy speeds. requiring constant corrections. toyota denies problem.

Reported in: HUNTINGTON BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i purchased this brand new 2010 toyota corolla for my daughter. while driving this car on the highway at speeds of 65 mph or higher, the vehicle wanders. it constantly feels like sudden gusts of wind are pushing the vehicle out of the driving lane. this is extremely unnerving. i am a captain with a major airline, and i took the car out to get a sense of what my daughter has explained to me. in 31 years of flying, i have never felt more insecure in a vehicle. i am afraid to relax. i understand the need for vigilance while driving on a highway. driving this vehicle requires so much concentration that what should be a simple 4 hour drive from my daughter's college to her home is exhausting.

Reported in: LEESBURG VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla "s" purchased by my wife in july 2009, with automatic transmission . she drives the car only locally on suburban streets, at speeds less than 45 mph, and has placed less than 3000 miles on the car in 7 months. recently we took the car for a 'road trip' of about 175 miles each way, with me driving. this car does not "steer" properly on the highway, if "proper" means that it follows the drivers input and control movements. at low speeds it seems that the steering wheel moves easily like most cars with power steering, and the car follows the steering wheel movements fairly well. but at speeds over 50 mph the steering wheel seems to "lock" into a position and resists being moved to either side until excessive force is applied, several pounds of force i would say, then the steering wheel jumps to a new position and the car takes off to that side, requiring another hard pull on the steering wheel to try to go back toward center. i had to fight this car for three hours each way on the highway, and the slightest inattention was likely to result in the car heading for one edge or the other of the lane, since it seems to periodically just "drift" off path for no apparent reason-- no change in road slope or geometry, but the car would start moving toward one side of the other. (tire pressures were checked before the trip). our family has owned 6 toyotas before this one, and none of them has ever had the lack of response and "wandering" problems of this car. we still own a 1992 celica, which is a corolla in a sporty body style, and it "tracks" beautifully to the drivers control, with over 200,000 miles on it. i think that if a car had a steering system with apparent looseness in it that would duplicate the side directions of this corolla, while the steering wheel is not being moved from straight ahead, that car would not pass its annual safety test in this state. this car requires a constant struggle to keep it in its lane at highway speeds.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) this is additional information . i filed a prior incident report and had another occurrence on feb 28 2010. again my vehicle had a sudden acceleration and leaped forward. again i was able to place it in neutral . this is a dangerous problem. i have taken it back to my local dealership only to be told, it was the floor mat. when it happened again (after i took out the mat i was told it may have been i hit the cruise control(even though i explained i hit the brake and the vehicle maintained its acceleration.) this dealership even has told other customers that have called in they have not had one complaint about this problem( i was standing by the service desk when this took place).toyota will not admit there is a problem and in fact has spent more effort to make me feel its my fault or i am mistaken. what is the government going to do to address this problem ? it appears toyota is in denial because the fix will cost to much. how many more people will die or get injured? i am requesting and hope others are requesting that the highway safety administration take a stronger action . this has gone on to long without something being done. please help. [xxx]

Reported in: MURRYSVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE3AC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 car alignment done twice and the car only has 2000+ miles on it. so i took the car back to the dealership from where i bought it and they gave me this cust states vehicle is all over the road at highway speeds like the computer is driving the car on its own ~|~performed health check on all systems. no trouble codes stored. test drove vehicle on 10 mile trip and ~|~vehicle performed as designed at this time. please direct customer to toyota at 1-800-331-4331 if they have any other questions. so i took the car back and called the # to them and they said since the tech could not find the problem then there is no problem. bull. so on 03/01/2010 i took my car back in to the dealership to have someone go on a drive with me and i made sure it was a windy day so they can see how hard it is to keep the car centered in its lane. the mechanic that went with me said oh i see what you are talking about he even had a hard time keeping the car from wondering off. so he said well it could be the tires are not to the right pounds. i said nope i had the air done to factory standards of 35psi all around. so he said he will need the car for over a day and scheduled appt for me to come in i took it back on 03/03/2010 and haven't had my car back since then. they still have my car in the shop as i type. so there is definitely a problem with the car. i feel like i can hurt or even kill someone in the car because of it. i have had more problems with this car and its not even 60 days old yet. plus i already had the recall done on it too.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

STEERING

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

SUSPENSION

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i rented a toyota corolla from an interprise agency, and it is stinky inside when driving it. i had been vomiting because of the strong smell of carbon monoxide. when a blow my nose dirt come out, and the car is also liking alot of oil. this situation is a health problem. this is a toyota 2010 please take them out of the market. thank you

Reported in: PORTALND OR || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Reported in: PORTALND OR || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

2010 corolla is unstable at speed over approximately 55 mph. the car wanders dangerously to left and right, being particularly vulnerable to any cross wind or turbulence from other vehicles. it is not possible to use any vehicle controls (such as turning on the defroster) while driving at highway speeds without having the car veer suddenly off course. the car feels as if it is missing a suspension component in the front end- there is a dangerous lack of stability at highway speeds. i even purchased new tires after only 2000 miles in an attempt to alleviate the problem, but it is the car and not the tires causing the problem. this car is unsafe at highway speeds.

Reported in: APPLETON WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Reported in: APPLETON WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

in my 2010 toyota corolla xle with 2382 miles on it, i experienced brake failure and difficulty steering while descending down a slight grade. there was no braking action when i pushed the brake pedal as far as it could go. simultaneously heard a loud scraping sound and detected an odor. reported incident to the dealer immediately.

Reported in: BETHEL PARK PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE5AC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: BETHEL PARK PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE5AC

STEERING

Reported in: BETHEL PARK PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE5AC

STEERING

i have a 2010 corolla 4 dr le model, which i bought in july 2009. i continue to notice that the car "wanders" on the road while driving; generally it is really noticeable about 50 mph. when there are windy conditions (frequent in kansas), i have to constantly correct my direction of travel since the wind exacerbates the wandering of the vehicle. i thought that it was due to the crown of the particular road, but it does it on all roads. my wife has driven the car and noticed the same thing. i have not lost control of the vehicle, but it concerns me that a car would not drive in a reasonable straight line. this is the very first car i've ever owned that did it; it is not the first toyota i've ever owned, and have never ever had such a problem. i cannot give a specific date of incident, as it does it all the time, so i will indicate the delivery date of the vehicle to me.

Reported in: SHAWNEE KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

toyota corolla difficult steering at highway speeds. steering "sticks" in position when correcting and requires constant re-correction. car does not self center upon leaving curves. when correcting to the left, car will climb over crown into on-coming lane unless re-corrected. difficult to keep the car going straight, requires constant attention and is fatiguing.

Reported in: COLUMBUS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated whenever he is driving at 60 mph the vehicle would veered to the left or right randomly and not stay straight in the lane. he has to be vigilant in driving to keep the vehicle straight on the highway . the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they could not duplicate the failure. the dealer stated it must be a design flaw with the system. the failure mileage was 5082.

Reported in: SANTEE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated he is having an ongoing problem with his steering. when driving his vehicle it will steer to the left or the right on it's own, it does not matter how fast he is going it does it at all speeds. the contact stated he noticed this the first day he drove the vehicle on the highway driving at 45 mph. he contacted the dealer and the dealer told him to drive the vehicle for a couple thousand miles and it would be ok. the failure and current mileage was 300. updated 5/17/2010 * cn updated 05/20/10.*jb

Reported in: HAYDEN ID || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while stopped at a stop sign the vehicle rmp went up to 3,000 she had to park the vehicle for a while for it to slow down. she had experienced these failure several times. the contact stated that a few weeks after she purchased the vehicle she noticed the brakes were slow to respond when she drove 35 mph over speed bumps or any holes. she took the vehicle to the dealer twice. the dealer stated the vehicle had been test driven and they could not duplicate the failures. the failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 12,000.

Reported in: NEWARK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: NEWARK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

STEERING

there is a problem with the steering in my 2010 toyota corolla le. the car drifts side to side making it hard to keep it in a straight line. i complained immediately to the dealership. they said the steering is acting as designed. i continue to question it every time i have it serviced.

Reported in: FITCHBURG MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE4AC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

the braking on my 2010 toyota corolla le seems to be defective. when approaching any type of change in the road surface that requires me to put my foot lightly on the brake a vibration and weird feeling in the brake pedal take place. it's startling when it happens. my wife has experienced it from the passenger side and is afraid to drive it. i've expressed my concern to the dealership. they say it's normal. very concerned about the safety of this car . i bought a toyota for it's safety and reliability so far i'm very disappointed.

Reported in: FITCHBURG MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) toyota corolla 2010 steering is dangerous above 40 mph, the car won't stay in it's lane and is almost impossible to keep the car straight down the road without constant counter steering. interstate speeds requires nerves of steel and i do not recommend it to even the best driver. this car is dangerous and the local dealer says everything is fine. i refuse to drive this car over 65 mph, even on the interstate, very tiring and stressful to travel in this car (at speed). this car has handled like this since new..no corrective action (fix) from the dealer as of 3-8-2010 [xxx]

Reported in: GREAT FALLS MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

STEERING

2nd complaint different problem. 2010 toyota corolla purchased 9/10 made wide rt turn off exit ramp at steady35 mph off hwy. onto another hwy. then resumed 60 mph. front of car wobbled noticeably. got home ok. have been driving car to work but not on hwy or at hwy speeds and if feels ok. have appt at dealer to have this problem looked at along with stiff steering.

Reported in: ST PETERSBURG FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

SUSPENSION

Reported in: ST PETERSBURG FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. whenever the contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal, he noticed that the vehicle would maintain its speed for a period of 5-10 seconds. prior to the recent failure nhtsa recall campaign id number 10v023000, vehicle speed control, accelerator pedal and 10v017000 repairs were performed on his vehicle. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 3500. updated 4/23/10 *cn updated 06/11/10*jb

Reported in: WACO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

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 the batteries in the keyless remote. that did not correct the failure. the dealer then attempted to reprogram the keyless alarm sensor and advised the locator could only be used for short-range locating. no further repairs were performed on the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were approximately 6,300. the consumer stated the brakes did not perform as designed. updated 07/19/10*jb

Reported in: BEN SALEM PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: BEN SALEM PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

STEERING

Reported in: BEN SALEM PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: BEN SALEM PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving 65 mph and was forced to drive around an object in the road. when the contact depressed the brakes, the vehicle began to spin out of control. the contact was able to avoid a crash and control the steering wheel. the vehicle has not been inspected. the failure has not recurred. the contact received a recall letter from the manufacturer regarding the replacement bar on the accelerator pedal. the approximate failure mileage was 3500 and the current mileage was 4800.

Reported in: PLEVNA KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

STEERING

vehicle steering does not feel right. cannot keep car driving straight. it feels as though it is windy, when it actually isn't windy. vehicle is brand new, just a couple of days old. this occurs when i drive faster than 50 mph. called dealership and told them of problem, and they have not had any experience with such problem. i then searched online and found many people complaining about the same issue with the same car. 2010 toyota corolla s.

Reported in: KEIZER OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

i have felt that there is a problem with the brakes of my 2010 toyota corolla since shortly after i bought it. the brakes vibrate or pulsate without warning. it seems that the abs is activated for no reason. i am not stopping short and the road has not been slippery . i brought the car to the dealer and they claimed that there is nothing wrong with the brakes. another problem i have noticed with the brakes is that they seem to grind when i am braking over bumpy surfaces. it happens with out warning, i never know when it will occur. i called the dealer and the mechanic said it is just the abs, nothing to worry about. the problem seem similar to the prius brake complaints. finally, i notice that sometimes as i am stopping that the brakes seem to slip a little but then take hold.

Reported in: MELROSE MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EE0A9

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: MELROSE MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EE0A9

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: MELROSE MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EE0A9

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while the contact was driving 25 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning due to the accelerator pedal sticking to the floor of the vehicle. the sudden acceleration caused the contact to crash into the rear of the vehicle in front of her. no one was injured during the crash and a police report was filed for the incident. prior to the recent failure the contact had taken the vehicle to the dealership where recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v017000 vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal and 10v023000 were performed on the vehicle. the contact noticed that after having the recall performed, the vehicle began to accelerate violently. the current and failure mileages were 150.

Reported in: LOS ANGLES CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while the contact was attempting to park the vehicle, he placed the gear shift into reverse and the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning causing the contact to crash into a nearby telephone pole. no one was injured.there were no prior warnings. a police report was not filed for the incident. the vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealership at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were 1200.

Reported in: FLUSHING NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2010 toyota corolla accelerator was stuck at 40 miles per hour. just missed hitting another car on the entrance ramp in front of me. this car was supposedly fixed by westbury toyota in westbury, ny on february 9th. the car was brought back to the dealer today, march, 10,2010. where the dealer told me that owners are making this whole problem up, and tried to charge me $100,00 for an electronic diagnostics test on the car. he also refused to give me a loaner car or rental car at toyota's cost while they checked the car out for a sticking accelerator pedal problem because the recall "fix" was already done on this vehicle. obviously the "fix" did not work at all. i am afraid to drive this vehicle because it could happen again with fatal results.

Reported in: HICKSVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

STEERING

my 2010 toyota corolla still veers from lane to lane even after i took it to the dealer and complained. the dealer took the car in and "realigned" the wheels and said if there is a recall, you can show that we at least looked at your car. the car still goes from lane to lane and never tracks straight. if my attention goes to see if i can pass a car etc, i am headed to the other lane and have to correct right away. this is going to get someone seriously injured or killed-what are you waiting for-please issue a recall!!-there is something faulty with toyota's electronic steering and i believe, as many others who have complained about this same problem, have put and unsafe car on the road.

Reported in: WOONSOCKET RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE4AC

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla and stated while driving at any speed over 40 mph, the vehicle will drift from left to right. this would make it difficult for the driver to maintain control of the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer where they could not duplicate the failure. the dealer advised the vehicle was operating normally. the contact felt this was a major safety issue while traveling at high speeds. the failure and current mileages were under 200.

Reported in: WEST DUNVEE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla has major issues with steering. changed tires and issues still persists. i can not control the car unless i always over correct the steering. hard to keep in lanes on the freeway. also brakes seems to be soft at times and not enough power to make an emergency stop.

Reported in: SHERMAN OAKS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EE6A9

STEERING

car wonders while driving on a straight road or highway, usually about 40 mph or faster, constant feeling of drifting (feels like there is a strong crosswind blowing the car around.) tire pressure is proper as stated on door jam, as well makes no difference in steering if tire pressure is lower or higher.

Reported in: GLENDALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EE8A9

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact started the ignition and shifted into gear; the rpms increased to 220 with a sudden surge. suddenly, the vehicle began to shake and vibrate with an extremely loud noise. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the technician was unable to duplicate the failure; however, the vehicle was under further observation. the failure occurred the following day after nhtsa campaign id number 10v017000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal), was performed on the vehicle. the failure mileage was 4,700. the vin was unknown.

Reported in: SALT LAKE CITY UT || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

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 car. i took the car to the dealership and they gave me run around, they still don't know how to fix it or what's wrong with it. this car is beyond unsafe to drive, luckily it didn't lead to an accident and injuries both to me and other drivers.

Reported in: SANTA FE SPRINGS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

PARKING BRAKE

Reported in: SANTA FE SPRINGS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

AIR BAGS

Reported in: SANTA FE SPRINGS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: SANTA FE SPRINGS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Reported in: SANTA FE SPRINGS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STEERING

information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). i have a 2010 toyota corolla. i purchased it in july and realized fairly soon that there seems to be a problem with the steering. at first i thought it was just me because i have driven large suv's for the past 20 years and i thought it was just because it was a small car. my grown son used my car to go on a road trip and when he got home, he told me i had a serious problem with the steering. he said he could hardly keep it on the road. if you take your hands off the steering wheel for even a second, the car veers towards the ditch. it seems to mostly happen at higher speeds. i took it to the dealer and they said there is nothing wrong with the car. i decided to drive it for awhile as i felt comfortable because it has a full warranty. about two weeks ago, i was driving in the left lane on the interstate and my car abruptly veered into the right lane and i almost side swiped the car in the right lane. it was as if a huge blast of wind hit me from the left and shoved me into the right lane. it scared me and i was so close to being in a major accident. i brought the car back to toyota again this week and they tell me again....nothing wrong. the car is squirrelly and all over the road. i really feel there is a serious problem with the steering in this car and i do not know where to go from here. [xxx]

Reported in: CHISAGO CITY MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

car was parked and turned off. i started the car and put it on r (reverse) and started to pull out of the parking stall. brake was really hard and wouldn't go all the way down. car was still moving really slow. i change the transmission to d and the car was still going back. brake was still hard, i pushed down effectively bringing the car to a stop now. i turned the transmission to p (parking) and then turned off the engine. the brake became loose and i could push it all the way down. i restarted the car and everything was fine afterward.

Reported in: SALT LAKE CITY UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

the car was taken into the dealership on february 15 by me and i reported the car pulling to the right as into traffic if i was in the passing lane when the brakes were applied. the manufacture kept the car for two hours, returned it to me claiming something in the brakes were not lined up, but claimed the problem was fixed and the brakes had been "lubricated". february 17, 2010 the brakes released after being applied to avoid hitting a car ahead of my car who had slammed on their brakes. i reapplied the brakes and heard an extreamly loud noise comming from my corolla, then the brakes caught and i was able to slow down enough to avoid hitting the car and finally stopped.

Reported in: LENOIR NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

while my husband was driving my 2010 toyota corolla (purchased on 9/10/09) on miramar, pkwy in miramar, florida, at 45 miles per hour a truck cut him off. when he hit the brakes to stop, the abs locking system skipped and never fully stopped? had the truck not sped up to help him avoid hitting him, he could have been seriously hurt or even killed. i have taken the car to the dealership for a scratching sound (abs) since 2 weeks of purchase (500 miles). on the first trip back to the dealership on 9/25/09, after 5 days and an hour and 1/2 driving with one of the mechanics, i was told that there was nothing they could do about the anti locking system, that is just the way they are. it has since been at the dealership 5 different times since date of purchase for a total of 15 days that i have counted for the same scratching noise and multiple other things, such as the steering, the tires rattling and balancing issues. when i called the dealership today (3/11/10) i was told by the service manager that my husband should bring in the car to try and duplicate the abs braking system not working. does he have to duplicate almost getting into a fatal accident in order for toyota to fix the braking problem? i think not. i was then told that they can give me a prius as a loaner. wow!!!! i traded in a 2002 bmw x5 for the reliable safe corolla. what a huge mistake.

Reported in: MIRAMAR FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

STEERING

2010 corolla s steering is very hard to control. car seems to wonder all over the road. steering seems to be way to responsive!

Reported in: TURIN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE8AC

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

i was going to work when my brakes stopped working, steering wheel locked, and car accelerated straight into a fence. both my mother and i were injured. i got a toyota specialist to look at the car, it took them three and a half weeks after the accident to send that specialist to look at the car. he then said the car was safe to drive. after i got my car back from the body shop i took the car to the toyota dealership where i got it to get the brakes fixed and the accelerator pedal fixed. i have gone twice already and my brakes still aint fixed and giving me problem.

Reported in: NEW BRITAIN CT || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE5AC

STEERING

Reported in: NEW BRITAIN CT || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE5AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. when the contact applied minimal pressure to the brakes, the vehicle would accelerate at a rapid rate of speed. the contact was concerned with her safety in the vehicle and the possibility of unintended acceleration. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 1,478 and the current mileage was 1,741. updated 04/23/10. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle lurched forward when decelerating. the consumer stated the problem was intermittent. updated 05/05/10.*jb

Reported in: ALTOONA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEAC2

STEERING

steering problems with my new 2010 toyota corolla. the car seems to wander on the road while driving.

Reported in: RINER VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

STEERING

bought 2010 corolla on 2/27/2010, felt the wheel is very tight comparing to the rental 2010 corolla i had before purchasing this corolla. sent it to dealer, they felt the same way, and "swap the power steering" for me while kept it in for 11 days. i took it home yesterday, but found its as tight as before. i feel its like driving a truck, and power steering is barely working, especially the speed is over 20mph. i feel i have to hold very tight with both hands on the highway to keep it straight.

Reported in: SHAKER HEIGHTS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

i have a 2010 toyota corolla. when i am driving on the highway and reach speeds of over 40 mph it is very hard to keep the car in a straight line or in the proper driving lane. the car begins to sway as if it is being buffeted by hard winds. often it takes two hands on the steering wheel to get control of the car's swaying motion and just when you think you've got it corrected, it sways again and can easily overcorrect itself.

Reported in: OSTERVILLE MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the accelerator pedal released and the speed did not decrease. when the brake pedal was engaged the vehicle began to function properly. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle had prior recall repairs performed under nhtsa campaign id numbers 10v017000 and 10v023000, (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). the recall remedy did not correct the safety defect. the current and failure mileages were 1,600.

Reported in: WHITING NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have leased a 2010 corolla in july 2010 it now has approx. 4200 miles on it i continue to have unexplained what appears to be electronic or computer software problems with the vehicle. one instance was i put the car in drive, but the car did not move, but the engine revved when i put my foot on the gas pedal. i then put the car in neutral and back into drive and the car functioned normally. i then drove approx 6 miles round trip and returned home, put the car in park, i had my foot on the brake, and my hands were touching nothing i was reading something that i had in my hand and the high beams popped on the light illuminated on the dash, it was fairly light out so i don't imagine that is a feature, it was a bit overcast and cloudy. the odometer at some point changed from displaying miles with 10ths and only displays full number miles, i think it was after i accidentally hit the alarm button on the remote key that it changed but i don't know for sure. i also believe the car's computer was not properly set upon delivery, or they put in a software upgrade when i went to the dealership. the invoice shows they did a computer reset. the recall fix has already been performed on this vehicle, and i am now unable to get a response from toyota, i have been waiting 3 days since i reported it to the dealership and i have not received a response, and today i can not get through to toyota or the dealership due to high call volume.

Reported in: WOBURN MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

failure of the manufacturer to come to the assistance of the consumer.

Reported in: TARPON SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE0AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

in october 2009 i bought a new 2010 toyota corolla from sansone route 1 toyota in avenel new jersey. february 22 2010 i brought the corolla to this dealership for a fix related to the acceleration recall. i also filed a complaint with them about the power steering. after 90 minutes they said they could not find anything wrong with the power steering.they gave me this in writing. they also wrote that they fixed the acceleration problem. i took the car and 4 minutes later i hit another car because the acceleration increased by itself. the car is being repaired by my insurance company. toyota should be responsible for the 8600 dollars of repairs . i am injured . is toyota responsible? my phone number is [xxx]. please contact me and tell me what to do. i tried to reach toyota s 800 number but so far i have waited 3 hours and nobody answers. thank you. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: YORKTOWN HEIGHTS NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my toyota corolla accelerator stuck after the dealer fix it.

Reported in: AMANDA DR DE || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. whenever the contact was driving approximately between 40-50 mph the vehicle slightly pulls to the left direction. the vehicle had not been diagnosed for the malfunction. the failure occurrence has continued since the vehicle was purchased. the current and failure mileages were 2,400.

Reported in: CYNPHINIA KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE5AC

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ltr fwd email fm (oh) re recent media attention re toyota braking and sudden unintended acceleration, fm owner of a 2010 toyota corolla. *tgw the consumer purchased the vehicle for her 16 year old daughter, and is now concerned for her safety.

Reported in: GAHANNA OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving approximately between 55-60 mph down an incline. the vehicle began to shake with a loud clicking noise during braking. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two separate occasions for the identical failures. the vehicle was repaired under the service warranties. the dealer stated the clicking noise was a normal response. the technician was unable to duplicate the shaking motion. the vehicle ha not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 13,000. updated 8/2/10 *cn the brakes were replaced twice. the consumer also stated while driving at highway speeds, the front end of the vehicle would shake. updated 08/11/10

Reported in: LAKE ELSINORE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: LAKE ELSINORE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. one week after the vehicle was purchased, the vehicle began to exhibit steering failures. when driving at higher speeds, the steering wheel would constantly move back and forth without driver intent. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they attempted to align the steering wheel but to no avail. the vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer on two occasions for the same failure. the dealer advised the contact that the vehicle may have been designed to operate in that manner. there were no recalls for the failure. the failure mileage was 982 and the current was 6,220. updated 05/06/10. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle was very unstable. especially when driving on the highway at higher speeds. the dealer performed two alignments, but it did not resolve the issue. updated 07/16/10.*jb

Reported in: NORTH FORT MYERS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

STEERING

i know there have been some issues reported on power steering in 2010 corollas, and i have experienced something like this. we have noticed "wandering" while driving down the highway quite often. it will wander one direction and then when you straighten it back out, it will do it again. it will go both directions, so it's not alignment. i decided to pay very careful attention last time i drove it. while going highway speed of 60mph, i was heading straight, on a straight road. i felt the steering wheel tighten up a little and then the wheel itself turned about 1 inch from where i was holding it. this happened several times in about a 5 mile stretch and then it stopped. i didn't have any more issues with it the rest of my trip, which was about 160 miles. i have called our local toyota dealership where i bought it and they told me to bring it in so they could inspect. i got it back the next day and only a few miles were put on and they claimed nothing was wrong, so we have not had anything done to correct the issue.

Reported in: OTTUMWA IA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my toyota corolla 2010 model accelerated for no apparent reason when i was backing up my car. i shifted the gear to reverse and release the brake, and even before i pressed the accelerator my car backed up as if i have pressed the accelerator pedal real hard. i had to brake real hard to get the car under control. since i was in a big empty parking lot no damage was done.

Reported in: LONGMONT CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i just bought a new 2010 toyota corolla. upon taking it up to highway speed the first time i noted a "drifting" in the steering that seemed unusual (car rides fine for a while then drifts right or left causing you to over steer it back). i drove it for the rest of the day and the next day and am certain that something is wrong with the steering. the dealer said it is the new electronic power steering but it sure seems unsteady. something is wrong and these cars should be recalled.

Reported in: COLLEGEVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i bought a new 2010 corolla and was told all recalls where fixed. my gas pedal stuck coming home from work i called the dealer ship they checked there records and found that my car did not get fixed.

Reported in: REIDSVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

i bought a new 2010 corolla and was told all recalls where fixed. my gas pedal stuck coming home from work i called the dealer ship they checked there records and found that my car did not get fixed.

Reported in: REIDSVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

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 and they informed since my mileage was 95,000 and the warranty would only cover up to 80,000 miles. i ended up getting the ecm replaced for about $800 at carmax which was $700 cheaper than what toyota wanted to charge. i called toyota headquarters again to complain and was left with no resolution. after my research online, this was a well known problem to toyota however they failed to address this issue. this issue occurred to many vehicles as low as 35000 miles under warranty and still continue to occur out of warranty over 80000 miles. i feel if they had a recall on this issue, i would have never had these issues with my car being stalled and having to replace the ecm. i recently read an article in news about your involvement in regards to investigation of this issue and hope toyota can recognize to accept this failed recall. i have also found many other toyota customers who are all over the internet sharing similar feedback. http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=201631 i am hoping that your team can hold toyota accountable for this poor decision of not to recall this issue. please contact me for any follow up questions in regards to this issue at [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: MISSION HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBR30E57Z

STEERING

at this point, i wouldn't necessarily classify it as a defect, but as i have read with regards to other owners, my 2010 toyota corolla le (with automatic transmission) also exhibits "light" steering at highway speeds. drivers really have to pay constant close attention whenever driving above 45 mph in order to avoid moving or "wandering" out of your lane with the slightest movement of the steering wheel. in other words, the steering on this automobile is extremely sensitive, especially above 45 mph. as, such, whenever i am driving more than two hours at a time, i get extremely fatigued. in my opinion, a variable assist power steering system, based on vehicle speed, would have been a more appropriate type of power steering system to engineer into this car. i am not sure if this could have been done since this automobile utilizes an electric power steering system in place of the typical hydraulic system.

Reported in: DOUGLASVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

we purchased a brand new 2010 toyota corolla less than a month ago from a texas dealer in north houston. immediately upon driving home we noticed a "meandering" of the front end, difficulty in keeping the car in its lane at high speeds. it felt like driving a car during a windy day. as it was a windy day we thought nothing of it. it behaved as you would expect at high speeds, on the freeway, on a windy day. the problem with the vehicle is that it needs constant correction to maintain a straight path while steering; constant small adjustments to keep it in its lane. the problem is exacerbated at high speeds as small adjustments seem to be amplified. and a small adjustment to the right for example, while the vehicle meanders to the right, creates an exaggerated movement to the right; kind of a doubling of the event. so if you are correcting movement to the left, by adjusting to the right, and the mechanical problem kicks in with more right movement, you get a big shift in the vehicle, the need to maintain attention to the steering is constant. your hands are always at the 10 o'clock, 2 o'clock position, and always making corrections to the front end meandering. at high speeds it is more problematic because the mechanical reactions get amplified at high speeds. at low speeds the problem exists, you still have to react, but you have more reaction time before the vehicle moves to an uncomfortable position within the lane. where this event is extremely dangerous is on two lane roads with high speed limits. two lane roads in texas can be narrow with small shoulders. when the vehicle meanders, you pull to the opposite direction. with oncoming traffic or narrow shoulders on the two lane highways, margin of error is much smaller than on city freeways and streets.

Reported in: MISSOURI CITY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

STEERING

steering too sensitive. most notable at freeway speeds. wont track correctly. wants to drift either left or right. correction only makes the car drift the other way. must be very attentive or car could drift into other lane. condition since new. dealership has verified the problem but cant seem to fix it. been to dealership service twice for this condition.

Reported in: LYNNWOOD WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

in trying to stop a 2010 toyota (with a manual transmission) the brakes had a metallic rattle as they engaged, then almost immediately they became dis-engaged causing the car to move forward about five feet before re-engaging and stopping the car. during this event the brakes had been applied at all times and the clutch depressed.

Reported in: BERKELEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving 30 mph in cloudy weather conditions the vehicle accelerated. the contact then engaged the brakes with excessive force, the vehicle stopped. the incident occurred after the recall repair was performed by the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted, they suggested the vehicle be taken back to the dealer. the vehicle was checked again by the dealer and they could not diagnose the failure. the failure mileage was 9,500. the current mileage was 10,000.

Reported in: WOBURN MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

STEERING

.the steering on my 2010 corolla is hard to control. the vehicle feels like it is wandering on the road and it is difficult to correct. the problem is much worse at highway speeds above 60mph. driving the car in crosswinds is difficult and scary due to the "floating" feel of the steering. *dt

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving at least 55 mph, the steering wheel would not remain in a straight position. occasionally, the steering wheel would pull to the left or right direction without driver intent. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, no repairs have been made. the failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 3,000.

Reported in: ROCKY POINT NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving at speeds of 70 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle accelerated up to speeds of 86 mph. she was able to decrease speed by deactivating the cruise control and applying the brakes. the failure occurred twice; however, the contact assumed it was caused by driver error. the contact confirmed that she had previously received recall repairs under nhtsa campaign id numbers 10v017000 and 10v023000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal) and had never experienced incidents of unintended acceleration before the repairs were made. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. the current and the failure mileages were 11,850.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while the contact was driving approximately 45 mph the brake pedal was engaged which traveled to the floor. the vehicle failed to slow down and struck a pole. the vehicle sustained minor damages. there was no mention of injuries. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer in which there were no service repairs performed. the failure mileage was 75. the current mileage was 10,600.

Reported in: ANTIOCH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

approximately one week ago, my 2010 corolla surged forward approximately 6-8 feet after i placed in park in my work parking lot. the tachometer went to above 2000 rpms, and the cars speed went over 20 mph before i was able to jam on the emergency brake. my foot was not on the brake or the gas pedal. i almost hit a tree. my head was thrust backwards. three hours later the paramedics had to come to my office and rush me to the hospital as i had a tia as a result. this is the third acceleration incident with my vehicle since february 12th. the dealership has even had a specialist look at my car, and they said nothing is wrong with it. i brought the car back to the dealership today because of the above incident. the general service manager said to me quote unquote "we can find nothing wrong with your vehicle, and can not verify your complaint. you have brought the car to us four times for this same acceleration problem and there is nothing wrong with your car. we have not charged you any of these times. if you bring it to us again for the same problem, we are going to have to bill you for our time. they also charged me for the rental car today. he also stated that the media is blowing this way out of proportion, and that there is nothing wrong with any of the toyota vehicles. he said the problem is one of two things. i asked him what those two things were. he stated that they are the drivers are bad drivers and the other is it is fraud. so i said are you implying i am a lier or a bad driver and he refused to answer. i then said i am neither of the two and that i resented the implication to both. i told him my car is a death mobile and unsafe to drive, and also that i had been hurt 3 or 4 times already.

Reported in: ENOSBURG FALLS VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: ENOSBURG FALLS VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

s10 appropriate handling re toyota vehicle problems.*tgw the dealer replaced the entire pedal assembly, but the consumer is still afraid to let her daughters drive the vehicle and therefore, it has been sitting in the driveway.

Reported in: UNKNOWN DC || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact rented a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving approximately 5 mph in reverse down his driveway when the vehicle suddenly accelerated into a building. the contact suffered a concussion and a stiff neck but did not go to the hospital. a police report was filed.the vehicle was returned to the rental agency. the contact assumed that the rental agency took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostics test and repairs. the current and failure mileages were 3,958.

Reported in: PLEASANT VILLE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU40E69C

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

in sept of 2009 i bought a new 2010 toyota corolla. i have been very pleased with it until last monday march 22. three weeks they installed the recall on this vehicle. monday march 22 i took my wife to duke medical center for an appointment,. i pulled into the parking deck and reached for a parking ticket suddenly the cars motor revved up all on its own. my foot was onthe brake the whole time, i never touched the gas pedal. i put it into neutral and the motor was going real fast. i cut it off and put it into park. when i turned it back on it still was going fast. i cut it off and restarted it this time it was running normal. i called the dealer and they towed it in. they kept over night and said they were calling toyota. next day they called and said it was ready that toyota gave it a bill of health. the brakes held other wise the out come could have been bad. i do not if they found anything wrong or not.

Reported in: GIBSONVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

STEERING

we purchased a 2010 toyota corolla. we did not notice the power steering problem right away. after driving it for about a week the power steering would start floating when the wheel would be straight. it is very dangerous because if you do not hold the steering wheel tight the vehicle floats into other lanes and onto the shoulder. i have taken it twice to the dealership now just to be told that the vehicle is within their requirements and that there is no problem with the steering. they refuse to admit that something may be wrong and state that the corolla now has electronic power steering which is why it feels that way. no car should steer you off the roadway when it is driving straight. this is not normal and toyota is refusing to acknowledge the problem. no one has been injured yet and no accidents have happened because you have to constantly keep correcting the wheel when the vehicle is moving.

Reported in: OSWEGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

STEERING

while driving my 2010 toyota corolla at highway speeds, the car drifts unpredictably and suddenly, with no apparent cause. i have noticed this as an issue since soon after purchasing it in july 2009. as a result of these steering issues, i have often come frighteningly close to cars in the lanes on either side of me, and i am afraid that this will actually cause a high speed accident at some point in the future.

Reported in: TUSCALOOSA AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla le which suddenly veers left or right at high speeds (45mph or greater). while holding the steering wheel perfectly straight, the car will wander left or right causing the driver to correct the steering and pay excessive attention to simply keeping the car in its own lane. this occurs all the time when driving above 45mph. no accident has taken place, but i fear for myself and my family members who drive the vehicle. as a result, we have driven the car sparingly or only for local destinations which do not require taking a highway. i have taken the car to a dealership where the service advisor admitted that the steering is "too sensitive" causing the vehicle to "wander" and that while there is "no fix for it yet [he] hopes for a fix soon." regardless of these statements, he wrote on my service papers that the vehicle "road tested normal characteristic." a month later, i called the service advisor again to complain about the problem still persisting. i requested to bring in the car for an additional review of the problem. he denied my request by stating that "there's no point in bringing in the car until a fix is issued." i then brought the vehicle to another dealership, which was not helpful at all. they outright denied my claim that there was a problem and stated on my service paperwork that the "vehicle drives normal" and that they "cannot duplicate the customer concern." no fix has been done and the vehicle sits in the garage virtually untouched (less than 800 miles) when it was bought over 3 months ago. *cn

Reported in: TORRANCE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla - when you go highway speeds it steers itself. i almost hit a bus today. its had this steering issue since the purchase date. i've taken the vehicle to get serviced at the vero beach,fl toyota dealer twice but the problem persists. *cn

Reported in: VERO BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i have a recalled 2010 toyota corolla that had the sudden acceleration problem. i had a minor accident on march 3rd 2010 that involved my other vehichle, as i was putting my corolla into reverse & it jumped hard backwards like it was propelled i had barely tapped the gas, the drivers side rear bumper hit my other car there was no damage to that one but my corolla substainted a minor but big enough dent to the lower back bumper, i called the police made a report and now i am waiting on someone from toyota to get back to my husband and i to get this corolla inspected, it can't be repaired in the back until that is done! my husband has on many occasions himself felt the car surge when stepping on the pedal its happened to him backing up, going forward and driving down main roads! my car is brand new the value of it and what we pay makes me sick to even know these things are happening! i love my toyota and had a brand new 2009 yaris for year before we traded it in on this! anyhow my dealer �fixed� the pedal but the problem has happened since the fix. i contacted the dealer and was told there was nothing more they can do. i have contacted toyota and they are sending someone to inspect the car. if you can send someone to inspect the car, [xxx] *cn information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Reported in: RADCLIFF KY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

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

Reported in: CHARLESTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i have owned my new 2010 corolla for six months. today, my technician found the crank sensor was leaking oil. toyota dealer will examine my car this evening. i see that in 2006, this toyota part was recalled on the echo. i am suspicious that this later model is failing in the same way.

Reported in: NEW RICHMOND WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving approximately 40 mph the rpms began to increase when the floor mat trapped underneath the accelerator pedal. when the clutch and brake pedals were engaged the vehicle accelerated. the floor mat released without assistance and the speed decreased. the identical failure occurred on two separate occasions. previously nhtsa campaign id number 10v023000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal) repair was performed on the vehicle. the failure mileage was 5,040. the current mileage was 5,095.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla - the car has poor steering. it drifts all over the highway. requires constant correction like i am driving in heavy winds. i brought it into a toyota dealer and they claim there is nothing wrong with it. they say i need to get used to elctronic assisted steering. i have been driving it for four months now, and i cannot "get used to it".

Reported in: HUNTLEY IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

AIR BAGS

while driving at 35-40mph around a curve, i has pressed on the brake pedel to reduce speed an the vehicle failed to respond, but accelerated in speed while steering became inpossible to control, it was if the vehiicle was controlling it self. i had been drove into an through a ditch an out, hitting a mailbox, concrete lined driveway exiting the first ditch an entering another also hittng a street sign as well as a mile marker sign, my seat belt failed to lock which lead my head to repeatedly hit the top of vehicles windshield as well as the steering wheel. futhermore the airbag failed to deploy. i suffer from sever headaches, my vision in lt eye although inproved has greatly decreased, as well as memory.

Reported in: EVANSVILLE IN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE2AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: EVANSVILLE IN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE2AC

STEERING

Reported in: EVANSVILLE IN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE2AC

SEAT BELTS

Reported in: EVANSVILLE IN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE2AC

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2010 toyota corolla. consumer expresses discontent over toyota defects and recalls. *tgw the consumer stated she no longer feels safe driving the vehicle and would like for toyota to buy the vehicle back.*jb

Reported in: RUTLAND VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

STEERING

my 2010 toyota corolla pulls like the alignment is off but on both sides regardless of road grade. gale toyota of enfield, ct were i bought the car first said it just needed to be broken in, then when they were fixing the acceleration recall i told them it's still there they said that's normal, finally they did the alignment and said its fine. still had the same issue with no improvement. as i rite this, lynch toyota of manchester actually test drove it and confirmed that the car is almost un-drivable at highway speeds. two hands are needed at all times over 40mph. i will see what they come up with when i return to pick the car up today. this problem is ongoing and constant regardless of the date of indecent entered.

Reported in: VERNON CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

our 2010 toyota corolla wanders all over the road like you are driving in a heavy cross wind. the dealer says it is the road but we drive approx. 3000 miles a month on a lot of different roads and is the same.

Reported in: MONROE MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

Reported in: MONROE MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

steering concern with 2010 toyota corolla; complaint consists primarily with the points; experienced of being buffeted via a strong wind would be an accurate description. often correcting movement of the car, as if alignment is non-existent. dry steering noise & vibration on turning at speed of 10, 30, 40 max mph.

Reported in: MANSFIELD TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla le. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v023000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). the very next day, the vehicle drove over a curb without driver intent. on a separate occasion, while driving at an approximate speed of 45 mph, the steering wheel uncontrollably began veering from left to right without driver assistance. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the dealer could not duplicate the failure. the dealer stated that there were no repairs available to correct the failure. the owner stated that he would not drive the vehicle over 1700 miles. the approximate current and failure mileages were 3,437.

Reported in: BONITA SPRINGS FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla le. steering issues as noted by others - going straight/staying in lane, pulls to either left or right and wanders, floats, feels like a wind gust hitting the car etc. at various speeds although it is more noticeable at speeds above 40mph. this causes an unstable feeling and need for driver to correct. car was purchased on 3/31 and i have not taken it back to the dealer at this time. making arrangements to do so. car has less than 400 miles. have experienced this from the time of purchase.

Reported in: SARATOGA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving at speeds of 35 mph, the contact abruptly depressed the brakes but the vehicle would not respond. the contact was able to stop the vehicle within moments. there were no repairs made to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 8,500 and the current mileage was 8,600.

Reported in: UTICA MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

STEERING

i traded in my 2009 corolla le and purchased a 2010 corolla le two weeks ago. while driving this car at highway speeds, i am having a very difficult time keeping the car from wandering. it feels very much like i am driving in a strong cross wind although this occurs during all wind conditions. this car is exactly like the car i traded in except that my old car didn't have this steering issue. the dealer said that they are waiting to hear from toyota about a fix and that they were certain that they couldn't fix my problem at this time. i was told to inquire again when i bring my car in for it's 5,000 mile oil change. hopefully i'll still be alive to complain at that time.

Reported in: WEATHERFORD TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving at approximately 60 mph when the contact felt the vehicle pulling. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but the contact could not find the cause for failure. subsequent visits to the dealership still provided no reason for the failure. the problem still occurred when the contact drove over 50 mph. she stated that she could not control the vehicles steering. the dealer told her that the pulling sensation was normal as the vehicle was gripping the road. the failure mileage was approximately 5,400. the current mileage was approximately 7,600. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

WHEELS

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving at approximately 55 mph, the contact heard a scratching noise coming from the front two wheels. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership to be repaired but the failure still occurred after repairs. the dealer informed the contact that there were no recalls related to the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 700. the current mileage was approximately 6,700.

Reported in: WOODBRIDGE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that the vehicle made a scratching sound while driving approximately 25 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice for diagnostic testing. the dealer repaired the accelerator pedal twice according to recall campaign id 10v017000, vehicle speed control, accelerator pedal. the approximate failure mileage was 700. the current mileage was 6,700.

Reported in: WOODBRIDGE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while the contact was driving approximately 5 mph into a parking space there was an unexpected acceleration, which forced the contact to drive into the curb and crash into another vehicle. the police were not called. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the technician stated the vehicle was not included in the recall nhtsa id 10v023000, vehicle speed control, accelerator pedal the failure mileage was 5,300. the current mileage was 5,320.

Reported in: VALENCIA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTDBU4EE7AJ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla le. while driving approximately 85 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 95 mph. the contact was able to depress the brake pedal and shift into neutral gear which allowed the vehicle to slow down and stop. the failure occurred twice. the second failure occurred when the floor mat became wedged against the accelerator pedal and would not stay mounted to the floor. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where a reinforcement bar was installed in the accelerator pedal; the floor mat was also taken out. the repairs were performed according to recall 10v017000 (vehicle speed control, accelerator pedal). the current mileage was approximately 11,200. the failure mileage was approximately 9,000. updated 08/03/10

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE3AC

STEERING

steering "wanders" slightly most of the time, responding to road surface, wind, passing trucks and other vehicles. it feels like i do not have complete control over where my car goes -- that there is no direct control over the steering by the steering wheel. this requires 100% attention to the car's direction because, if i look away even for a moment, the car drifts on its own. this is a dangerous situation. i owned and drove an earlier model toyota corolla (2004) until i bought this car; in the 2004 model, the steering was precise and the car held the road beautifully. the earlier car held the line i established. not so the new one -- it has been changed, and the change leaves the car in control, not the driver. i feel like i go "wiggling" down the road, not driving down the road. note: i am struggling to find the right words to describe this problem because i do not understand the problem and because it is so different from my earlier toyota corolla. has toyota redesigned the steering system? if so, they messed it up! i hope this helps them get it fixed. this problem occurs all the time!!!!

Reported in: WACO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

STRUCTURE

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving approximately 5 mph through a car wash, the contact noticed that water was leaking through the sunroof area. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who could not diagnose the failure. the failure recurred; therefore, the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer. the dealer restated that there were no failures but instructed the contact to hand wash the vehicle instead of taking it through a car wash; the dealer also stated that the failure occurred on twelve 12-15 vehicles out of 20. the failure continued to occur. the failure mileage was 2,501. the current mileage was approximately 4,000.

Reported in: SHARPSBURG MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla, with defective seat and steering apparatus. i have expressed my concern with the manufacture and the dealership with no resolution.

Reported in: PINE BLUFF AR || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS

2010 toyota corolla, with defective seat and steering apparatus. i have expressed my concern with the manufacture and the dealership with no resolution.

Reported in: PINE BLUFF AR || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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 and arguments saying "what is the reason to buy a brand new car to get problems" i was requesting to solve my problem. they simply said, there is nothing we can do if you have no other mean to commute its upto you and if you want you call toyota head quarters for this. i even spent lot of time in calling main toyota nr but simply i get voice message that "there is huge volume of call waiting please wait". i really wonder when i/anyone buy a car from dealer and if they cannot receive me assist me properly "where from i get the justice????". recently i found two more new problems they are: in a slope road car picks-up acceleration and maintains speed as if it is cruised and once i apply break after a while the speed comes to normal position other prob- fuel indicator stuck up to full level indi' even the fuel is low. with this i'm day by day getting depressed as i spent quite lot of savings (money) on the car to avoid any hassles buying a used car, but unfortunately its a disaster to me. i request to provide me needed solution to fix my depressing situation. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: EDISON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: EDISON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

STEERING

Reported in: EDISON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: EDISON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving at speeds of 75 mph, the contact turned the steering wheel and it became increasingly tight without warning. he had to manually return the steering wheel to the center position. the failure became increasingly worse over time and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the contact was informed by the dealer that there was not a remedy for the failure. there were no repairs made to the vehicle. the failure persisted. the failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was 2,800. updated 05/25/10*bf the consumer stated he encountered a dip in the road that caused his vehicle to jerk violently to the left causing the tires to squeal. updated 05/27/10.*jb

Reported in: THOMASVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

when driving at speed over 50 mph my car pulls to the right making it dangerous to control. i feel like for that time its pulling i have no control over my vehicle and if driving in left lane of 2 lane highway or road that i may end up causing an accident with vehicles driving in right lane beside me.

Reported in: WINSTON SALEM NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

STEERING

steering complaint. i just purchased a used 2010 toyota corolla for my 60 mile daily freeway commute. the steering is very concerning to me as it seems like i have to struggle to keep the vehicle straight. it's almost as if it's floating and being blown in the wind, except there's no wind actually blowing outside. this is very noticeable (and concerning) due to my long commute.

Reported in: BURBANK CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i bought a toyota corolla 2010 le on 04/03/2010, and when i drove it on the freeway first time, i was shocked/scared the way was steering/handling. i almost had two accidents with it because of the steering issue. when i drove it on the freeway i saw that the car is loosing balance (the back car shakes), i found stability problems (as if i drive in strong winds), and big steering problems (as i learn to drive a tricky bicycle). to get and maintain an almost control on the car direction i have to focus my actions as my corolla has only two wheels like a bike. i almost act as an equilibrate for a rope dancing. the experience of driving my corolla showed that i have limited control over it, and most control i lost when i had to use sudden brakes at high speed - it was like on the ice. back jumps and i stir in same direction; back jumps again in the other direction and i change the steering in the other direction too, and so on. these events occur almost every time i drove with speed around 60 miles/hour on the freeways that are not straight. the consequence is that i am afraid to drive my new car because i am not able to control it, and i risk an accident. i went to toyota dealer, they said that they know the situation from other customers too, but nothing they can do about it. please investigate this issues until is not too late, and people make accidents and injure. thank you.

Reported in: ANAHEIM CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: ANAHEIM CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

SUSPENSION

Reported in: ANAHEIM CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: ANAHEIM CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

STEERING

bought a 2010 corolla on 12/26/09 with goodyear eagle ls 2 tires. upon driving home my steering was weaving left to right felt as though i was driving on ice and/or hydroplaning. toyota regional rep came from corporate, looked at the steering 2 wks ago. steering improved until driving in rain on 4/4/10 the steering became loose and the car was weaving left to right and i was once again hydroplaning at 65 mph goodyear man said when traction is lost to the road, the vehicle will hydroplane. (these tires are dangerous) the consumer stated it was very difficult to control the steering. the vehicle would wander into the next lane. the consumer also stated the vehicle did not always stop in time when the brakes were applied. the consumer was told the vehicle was equipped with abs and they were much better and safer. updated ivoq 03/10/11

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

SUSPENSION

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while the contact was driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle surged forward resulting in a crash that destroyed the vehicle. there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. a police report was filed which included that two people sustained injuries. the fire department did not arrive at the scene. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure and current mileages were 1,413.

Reported in: PLEASANT HILL CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph with an unintended acceleration. the failure occurred after the recall repair was performed on the vehicle. the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown. the authorized dealer was notified of the malfunction and was unable to provide further assistance. the failure mileage was 1,100. the current mileage was 2,000.

Reported in: IRVING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving approximately 5 mph attempting to stop at a traffic light. the brake pedal was depressed followed by, a loud noise and jerking motion. an unintended acceleration occurred. the dealer was notified and stated that the failure was contributed to the weather and road conditions. the contact experienced the failures previously and was advised by the dealer that there was not a problem. an appointment was scheduled with the dealer for service repair. the failure mileage was 1,000. updated 06/02/10. *lj updated 07/13/10 *jb

Reported in: MILWAUKEE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: MILWAUKEE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph attempting to stop. while the brake pedal was depressed the vehicle began to vibrate and pulsate causing a decrease in the stopping distance. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the technician stated the failure was a normal occurrence due to the antilock brake system sensitivity when depressed and was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was notified and informed that there would be a response within a two day period. the failure mileage was 3,000. updated 05/18/10. *lj

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

STEERING

purchased a 2010 toyota corolla le at the end of december 2009...in addition to the floor mat recall (official recall notice, for same, finally received from toyota corp. in today's mail) & the unintended acceleration problem (already had part retrofitted to gas pedal; even though toyota never sent a recall notice)...an ongoing problem still exists with the automatic steering: when driving at a high rate of speed, having to "wrestle" with the steering wheel in order to keep the car within the lane; constant movement / veering of vehicle because of unusual / unacceptable steering wheel vibration. stressful driving due to having to grip the wheel which is in constant motion; fearful of losing control of the automobile while traveling at 65+ mph in highway traffic. have contacted dealership, on 2 separate occasions thus far, to find out if they can rectify this issue. being told that toyota headquarters has not sent a repair recommendation to their dealers & the service depts, currently, do not know how to repair the problem. i'm fully aware that toyota issued a press release stating that they are "investigating" this problem; unfortunately, just not fast enough. requesting that nhtsa require a deadline date for toyota to come up with a "fix" for the automatic steering problem(s) evident in this model vehicle & a recall be issued for same. it is an extremely hazardous condition & could cause catastrophic accidents, if it hasn't already.

Reported in: BOCA RATON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STEERING

on march 6, 2010 i purchased a new 2010 toyota corolla. i drove home approx. 50 highway miles and immediately noticed that the steering seemed very different. the slightest movement of the steering wheel resulted in the car wandering right to left. i was aware that the car had eps but in no way aware that there had been problems reported similar to the one that i was experiencing. perhaps rather than a slight movement of the steering wheel, some issue caused the need to continuously steer the vehicle. in any event i thought that the eps was just something that one had to get accustomed to. however, now that i am aware that i am not alone in having this experience, i felt that i should complete this report. driving long distances on the highway is not a pleasure in this vehicle. that is about it, thanks for your time.

Reported in: BLUE EYE MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my sister was driving when she was about to park the car in a parking lot when the accelerator got stuck and she was not able to step on the brake pedal when it crash a tube. which she proceeded to report to the insurance agency and did the report and call the police, but police said had to call the insurance. this was the first time that this had happen when using the car. then i took the car to a toyota agency to have the car be fix by this factory default. which they told me were only going to fix the factory issue with the pedal but wouldn't fix the front bumper damage that the car presents because of the crash. i didn't agree in that since this was the car factory defect which led to the crash and the agency had to be responsible for the damage of the car and all that involves. which i contact directly toyota and they only told me to access this website to do the complaint online.

Reported in: MAYWOOD CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated the vehicle was serviced at the dealer under recall campaign (nhtsa campaign id number 09v338000: service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum). ten days following the repair, the contact was driving at speeds of 25 mph and when applying the brakes, they did not engage. the vehicle proceeded to crash into the rear of another vehicle. there were no repairs made to the vehicle. the contact was awaiting an investigation of the failure by the manufacturer. the failure and current mileages were 7,500.

Reported in: INDIANAPOLIS IN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STEERING

i leased a 2010 toyota corolla le on 4-2-2010. the first time driving on the highway was very scary. i could not keep the car going straight. it felt like a strong crosswind constantly blowing the car around. i have an appointment at the dealer on 4-19-10.

Reported in: ANN ARBOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

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 even though researching the internet i found that others were experiencing the same problem. it also stated that there were less than 100 complaints, so i wanted to make sure that i reported mine.

Reported in: UNION KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

tl*-the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while the contact was driving approximately 35 mph the brakes were engaged and the vehicle accelerated into a brick wall. a police report was not filed of the incident. there was no mention of personal injury. the vehicle sustained damages. additionally, on a separate occasion the vehicle failed to stop during braking. the contact received a recall letter under nhtsa campaign id number 09v338000 (service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum). the recall defect related to the prior failures. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. dealer the failure mileage was 63. the current mileage was 28,532.

Reported in: BIRMINGHAM AL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU40E59Z

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

stopped at a red light, my 2010 toyota corolla shot up to 6,000 rpm/100mph. we were able to put it in park and shut car off before it lurched forward into the car ahead. toyota has had the car since monday and is trying to find out what is wrong with the computer. a report was filed with customer experience center and a case number has been assigned to the incident.

Reported in: HUBBARD. OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE4AC

STEERING

i have a 2010 toyota corolla. i am scared to drive it on the highway. the steering is very sensitive and i cannot keep it on the road if over 65 mph. it feels like your are hydroplaning, the wind is blowing you all over the road. my boyfriend followed me home and said it look like i was doing dwi on i-95. if the wind blows just a little bit, you are all over the road. this is very dangerous, i have taken it back to the dealer 3 times. the first time the salesman explained it was electrical steering and i will get use to it. the second time was with the technician who wouldn't go with me on the i-95 and twice the alignment. the 3rd time 2 days later and that is when they couldn't help me and said they logged it with toyota. i am very mad and upset. i feel i purchased my car in good faith and now i am stuck with a car costing $353 amonth for the next 5 years, that is a chore to drive on the highway. this is my 3rd toyota in 20 years. i am very upset because i didn't drive any other vehicle before purchasing this vehicle because i trusted toyota. i have logged a complaint with office of consumer affairs under the lemon law and with the manufacture. i feel i have been betrayed by toyota b/c they were aware of the problem and lied to me the first 2 times. my name is [xxx], i can be contacted at [xxx] and my email address is [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: MIDWAY GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

STEERING

i purchased a 2010 toyota corolla s 4/22/10 .on the 70 mile drive 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.

Reported in: GREENSBORO NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving at any speed, the steering was difficult. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the vehicle was re-aligned but the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the dealership and the contact was informed that there was no problem with the vehicle and that it would take time to get used to driving it. the failure mileage was 0. the current mileage was approximately 2,400. updated 6/17/10 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle would drift from side to side. updated 07/15/10.*jb

Reported in: MENLO IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my car engine revs up to about 3000 rpm while in park, has happened twice since the pedal was fixed due to a recall. recall pedal work completed 02/11/10 first incident of unintended acceleration on 3/5/10 took car to dealership no problems found, second incident of unintended acceleration on 4/3/10 took to dealership no problems found.

Reported in: DAYTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact received recall notice 10v023000, vehicle speed control, accelerator pedal and had the vehicle repaired accordingly. the contact was not satisfied with the repair since the dealer only replaced the washer in the accelerator pedal. the contact called the manufacturer to request a new accelerator pedal but the manufacturer offered no assistance. the contact had not experienced unintended acceleration when the complaint was filed. the failure mileage was 17,467. the current mileage was approximately 18,000.

Reported in: STAFFORD VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i own a 2009 toyota corolla with 19,000 miles. i am the original owner. i have taken the car in twice for a problem with the brakes. i have owned many cars but none have ever felt so unresponsive when you hit the brakes, especially in the event of a fast stop. the dealers tell me this is normal for vacuum assisted brakes. a brake pedal that goes almost to the floor when stopping and requires dangerous distances to fully stop is not normal, and if toyota has designed the system to function like this they have a bad design for a major vehicle safety function. the braking system in the 2009 toyota corolla may be a dangerous design flaw. you may need to evaluate this function of the toyota.

Reported in: PASADENA MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

2010 toyota corolla. sudden acceleration *gr the consumer stated since purchasing the vehicle he has had two accidents due to sudden acceleration. the consumer stated he was backing out of his garage, when half way down the driveway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. he applied the brake, but the vehicle did not respond. the vehicle continued to back up in the street and went across the road and hit a curb, where if finally stopped. there was no damage. the second incident occurred when the consumer was backing out of parking space, and the vehicle suddenly accelerated, but when he applied the brake, nothing happened. instead, it kept going until he hit a truck that was double parked behind him. as the consumer pu the gear into park, so he could talk to the owner of the truck, the vehicle continued to accelerate again, almost hitting the park vehicle in front of the consumer. as he repeatedly applied the brake to stop the vehicle, nothing happened so he forced the gear to park and turned off the engine and finally the vehicle stopped. the consumer stated his right wrist was a little sore from forcing the gear into park and he couldn't lift anything for a day or two. jb

Reported in: FREMONT CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while driving my corolla, even i do not hit the gas pedal, the rpm stays around 2000 and sometimes it started to stuck around 3000 rpm for 15 to 30 seconds than goes to normal. i had difficulty to slow down in busy traffic, because even i hit the brakes it does not cut the gas so the engine still tries to run and the car still tends to go, so i am not able to slow down or it takes time to slow down. i am driving my toyota in the 5th gear and around 3000 rpm. when i need a sudden stop, i let go the gas pedal and hit the brake. the etcs commands high idle even i hit the breaks; the pistons are still working (the engine is still running in gear) with 3000 rpm so i am not able to slow down or stop. this is a serious safety problem. how come ecm would command for high idle from time to time? how can i stop the car or slow down in need while ecm is commanding high idle? it is impossible to have a proper control on the car when ecm commands high idle. who can give me guarantee that it would not get stuck in higher idles? (because it used to stuck around 2000 rpm and right now it also started sticking around 3000 rpm). when i get close to a curb or to an exit i stop hitting the gas pedal assuming the car will get slow but since it sticks at high rpms the car does not get slower when it is in the gear.

Reported in: NEWARK DE || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

Reported in: NEWARK DE || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: NEWARK DE || Crash: N || VIN #:

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 tires were very low also. just a feeling of not having control over the car.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

toyota safety concern *gr the consumer stated the accelerator pedal reinforcement bar was installed in the vehicle. however, three weeks later, when attempting to stop at an intersection, the vehicle continued to accelerate through the intersection. *jb

Reported in: IRVINGTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE3AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle would sometimes shake and surge forward. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but no repairs were performed at the time of the complaint; the problem was still ongoing. the failure mileage was 27. the current mileage was approximately 7,400.

Reported in: WINDSOR MILL MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

Reported in: WINDSOR MILL MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated the passenger side air bag light remained illuminated. the manufacturer would provide no assistance and advised taking the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure miles were 2,700.

Reported in: TRAPHILL NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, she depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle did not slow down, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and started veering from left to right several times. the contact crashed into the side of another vehicle, and the vehicle continued tol accelerate and veer left to right. the contact had her foot on the brake pedal during the entire failure. the vehicle finally stopped accelerating and the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. there were no injuries. no police report was filed. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that a case manager would contact her within two days. the current and failure mileages were 4,741. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: LYNWOOD CA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

STEERING

letter from senator tester on behalf of constituent re toyota (direct response to billings office) the consumer stated the vehicle would drift out of the lane he was driving in. the vehicle pulled to the left or right at times. during inclement weather, the vehicle was very difficult to steer. at low speeds the vehicle steered fine, but it was highway speeds where there was a problem. the dealer patched a tire and rotated them, but the steering problem continued. another dealer discovered one of the tires had 5 psi more than the other tires, they also made some adjustments to the rear end. the consumer was then advised to put weight in the trunk and to get snow tires. after the work was completed it seemed a little better, but the vehicle still wandered into the next lane. the consumer went back to the first dealer and was told the steering issue was a design problem and there was nothing they could do. *jb

Reported in: CONRAD MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

SUSPENSION

Reported in: CONRAD MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

bought new dec 18, 2009. toyota corolla le 14 miles. when you go to stop at a red light or stop sign. the engine some times acts like it is going to stall. you touch the brakes just as you come to a dead stop. the engine rpms will drop to about 300 rpms the engine will shutter all most die and then go back to normal rpms about 500 to 600 hundred. this is an intermittent problem. you can not make the car do this. you may drive it 5 times and it will not do anything like that. you drive it the next time and it will do it three times in a roll when you stop. it has done this from the time it was new.

Reported in: MANCHESTER KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

STEERING

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 correction needed, feels like i don't have control, and on and on and on. why don't you have toyota send a questionnaire out to corolla owners and ask them how their car drives on the highway? i saw a friend driving one almost identical to mine today and asked him how his handled on the road and he described the same feeling. i suggested he tell the dealer and also file a report on this site. the dealer says toyota is investigating but nothing is happening yet. couldn't odi speed this up a little. i took mine in at 400 miles and they said nothing was wrong and offered me 14000 trade in against a used camry (i paid 17800) now , at 7000 miles they offer 12500 i'm bleeding bad and don't know what to do. please help me and other corolla owners. thanks for listening to my rant.

Reported in: SPARTA WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

Reported in: SPARTA WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

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 speeds and i am very concerned as to its safety.

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that she constantly experienced unintended acceleration with the vehicle which would suddenly surge forward. the contact also had difficulty stopping the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the vehicle was repaired. the failure continued so the vehicle was taken back to the dealership where the contact was informed that they could find nothing wrong with it. the failure continued to occur. the failure mileage was approximately 2,700. the current mileage was approximately 3,700.

Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

STEERING

i purchased my toyota corolla le 2010 in august 2009. we found the steering wheel was not aligned properly and the vehicle sometimes skipped/shifted on freeway. we reported this to toyota before their massive recall. we took it to sterling mccall toyota in houston several times and they insisted there was no alignment problem, even a third-party mechanics inspected the vehicle and identified there was alignment problem. the steering wheel has to be placed slanted to the left side in order for the vehicle to go straight. it was so obvious that anyone you can notice it. the car dealer and the toyota us headquarter told us there was nothing they could do. this has be a security concern and we have been trying to resolve the issue with toyota but has failed to. i urge nhtsa to investigate this matter to ensure consumer safety.

Reported in: PEARLAND TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

2010 toyota corolla le has brake problem on bumpy roads. the brake seems to have hit something when the car bumps due to road conditions, and affects the effectiveness of braking. a friend who has the exact model also has the same problem. have complained to toyota dealership and was looked at, but saying everything was normal; however, the problem exists.

Reported in: BATON ROUGE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla le - wandering of vehicle while traveling at highway speeds. alignment is also off.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that the service engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. a few days later, the service engine light illuminated again so the vehicle was taken back to the dealership. the dealer stated that there was a hole in the fuel line and wires under the hood were chewed away. the current and failure mileages were unknown.

Reported in: PUNTA GORDA FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Reported in: PUNTA GORDA FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i bought a 2010 toyota corolla s in june of 2009. whenever i would be driving on rough and uneven roads and had to use my brakes they would not work. the car would keep moving forward without slowing down when i would apply my brakes. this happened all of the time even after i took my car to the toyota dealership for them to inspect and fix the problem. i told them about this when i would take my car in for an oil change and routine maintenance and the mechanic assured me that if there were anything wrong with my brakes that they would find it and fix it because they do a complete check of my car and it functions when the do the routine maintenance and car diagnostic. however, the problem still continued and i had routine maintenance on my car 3 different times. my car was also taken to the same toyota dealership for the same problem during times it did not need maintenance and after taking my entire break system apart and still not finding anything, they told me that everything looked fine. however, this was not the case because the first uneven road i drove on my breaks did not work properly and the vsc symbol immediately came on and my car started making this constant annoying beeping sound that wouldn't go away. therefore i called toyota telling them about it and they said to bring the car back, so i did. they said they found a leak in one of my hoses. something that their car diagnostic computer never caught when i initially complained to toyota about this problem which existed since i bought the car. after getting the car back this time the problem seemed to improve a little but was still moving forward when i would break on uneven and rough roads.....i also told the toyota people that the break problem the prius was having seemed to be the same brake problem my corolla was having. although i am aware that the brake system in the prius is probably different from that of my corolla, because the prius is a hybrid. perhaps there is a connection.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

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 highways and i am very concerned about safety of the car. we never experienced anything like this during all our previous driving experiences with other cars. we actually look at the internet and found that it is seems not our unique experience and may be related to the design or manufacturing defects in the new electric power steering device on the toyota corolla latest model. please take a look at the problem before it is too late for some toyota corolla owners.

Reported in: CORAL SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EE6A9

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i just received a recall notice from toyota concerning a 19 state recall of 'ssc 90h - certain 2009-2010 corolla and corolla matrix brake system vacuum port special service campaign". this notice advises (under "what is the condition"? "if the vehicle is operated under extremely low temperatures, there is a possibility that condensed moisture from a positive crankcase ventilation (pvc) port may seep into the brake system vacuum port ("port") and freeze. the port is located inside the intake manifold and provides vacuum assist for the brakes. should this condition continue, ice may slowly accumulate at the port and in the worst case, ultimately plug the port. as a result, power assist to the brakes would gradually decrease (eventually to zero), and the increased pedal pressure required could lead to greater vehicle stopping distances." "what should you do?" "if you believe that there is a possibility for your vehicle to be operated in the 19 specified states or in the conditions described above, please contact any authorized toyota dealer and ...." this description of the problem is very subjective ("possibility of condensed moisture...", "ice may slowly accumulate..."if you believe there is a possibility for your vehicle to be operated..." . i have already operated the vehicle in nevada (one of the 19 states listed). if this is really a safety concern i would think that all vehicles should be either a) fixed with the redesigned air intake connector or b) provide the vehicle with a safety warning sticker (placed prominently on the steering wheel?) that advises the driver that this vehicle has not been fitted with the redesigned air intake connector and that vacuum brake failure may occur whenever the outside temperature is below x degrees f (y degrees c) for periods greater than i hours. without specifics i don't know if i should receive this new part, and if i elect not to, how do i pass on the possible extended low temperature impact to future owner(s)?

Reported in: SUNNYVALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

anti-lock brakes go into a chatter, when wet, at low speeds, and do not stop the car very well. this has happened on more than one occasion.

Reported in: NORWAY ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

STEERING

i purchased a 2010 corolla in august 2009. i did not test drive the car on the highway but rather in the neighborhood of the dealership. once i started driving the car on the highway, i noticed that the steering seemed too loose. when i took it to the dealership for 5000 mile check and complained about it, i was told that the steering mechanism was fine. i continued to experience difficultly driving the car in speeds greater than 50 - 55 miles per hour. i don't know how else to describe it but it feels like i have little control over the car. i definitely have to use two hands to control the car and a sneeze or changing a radio station causes the car to drift or swerve into another lane. the car doesn't feel tight to the road, it feels like it is hyrdoplaning. driving in a stiff wind is challenging. on the 10,000 mile check up, i complained again and was told that my complaint had been noted. i question the safety of the car.

Reported in: BETHESDA MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE5AC

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.

Reported in: FALL RIVER MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE5AC

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla steering unstable to drive.

Reported in: SUISUN CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

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 path, drifting alternately from to right or left. my driving time is spent intensely concentrating on correcting the right and left adjustment the vehicle has made on its own. it feels like i am driving on rails that i do not have control over or that i am driving on the crest of a severely crowned road and that i must constantly redirect the vehicle back uphill to the top pf the crown.. the steering does not have a sweet neutral spot; it is as if the vehicle is always trying to turn and it my job to correct its turning. this happens on all roads and at all speeds. it happens both when i am holding onto the steering wheel and concentrating on correcting, and also when i relax my grip from the wheel and let the car �track� on its own. there is no time i am not working to keep the car on the road. in addition to the typical/usual task (the joy of driving) of steering to keep the car on the road, i am forced to also steer to compensate for the random turns the vehicle makes on it own. i thought the steering would �wear-in� but i think it is getting worse. the last straw happened yesterday (while i was out of town), when my wife drove it for the first time, she called me to ask me, �what i had done to the steering, because she had difficulty keeping the car on the road.� note: i drove my old car on this trip to boston because the 2010 corolla is too tiring and thus unsafe to drive long distance. [xxx]

Reported in: SO. BURLINGTON VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

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.

Reported in: PARMA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

STEERING

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 the car i did some research and saw some complaints about how hard it was to keep them driving in a straight line. i thought it was just people jumping on the toyota recall bandwagon trying to get something for nothing. i also figured it would be a perfect time to buy a toyota and get a deal because of the problems they are having. when i mentioned the problem to the dealer while test driving the car he said " i haven't heard anything. it probably will just take some getting used to." it has been a month and their is something wrong with the electric power steering. it is very very difficult to keep in a straight line. it is almost so sensitive that just putting your hands wheel will cause a slight change in direction. the only way to keep the car in a straight line down a straight road is to take your hands off the wheel. if it is windy the vehicle seems to correct for directional changes that are not happening. it drifts horribly bad during even small winds. i know it is not just my driving habits. we just moved from palmer alaska and routinely drove a 1990 ford escort, and the 1988 toyota pickup in winds over 50 miles an hour with effects less than those in the 2010 corolla.

Reported in: LACKLAND AFB TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

STEERING

toyota corolla 2010 steering unstable to drive specially freeway driving. every time you drive it feels like it want to go left or right. went to back to dealership and try if they can fix the problem. they said nothings wrong with the car it is just a light car. i told them i used to drive a small toyota yaris and it is much more stable to drive than the corolla i just bought. please do help me! the car is brand new. i'm starting to loose my trust with toyota.

Reported in: SUISUN CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i recently purchased a 2010 toyota corolla xle. i have noticed at highway speeds the vehicle is impossible to steer normally. apparently the electric power steering is oversensitive or something because you cannot keep the car going straight with normal steering input. if a highway patrol officer were to follow this car for any distance, he would think the driver was impaired. i have owned toyota vehicles for 20 years and have been very satisfied, but this is unacceptable and potentially dangerous.

Reported in: WELLTON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle would drift to the left and right. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. however, the failure continues to recur. the failure mileage was 0. the current mileage was approximately 1,400.

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT

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 but that i needed to figure out how to pay for the repairs. they told me that they had no idea why those two warning lights were on. i am currently trying to work with toyota corporate to get this resolved in a manner that i will feel safe driving the car. kind of hard to do when they refuse to accept that there is a problem.

Reported in: LAKELAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Reported in: LAKELAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STEERING

Reported in: LAKELAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle steering would become hard to turn and increasingly difficult to maneuver. the vehicle would also independently pull in both directions. the dealer was contacted and advised they were aware of the failure in the 2010 model corolla vehicles and that the manufacturer was currently working on a remedy to address the failure. the vehicle had been taken to the dealer four times due to the contact's concerns regarding failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 3,715 and the current mileage was 12,150. updated 07/19/10. *lj updated 10/12/10 the consumer stated an updated steering computer was installed in the vehicle, which has made a big difference. updated 10/19/10*jb

Reported in: CONRAD MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

STEERING

the vehicle pulls, you have to continually correct the steering to stay in the lane. more noticeable the faster the speed. a long drive makes my knuckles turn white and my shoulders hurt. at first i thought it was the wind, but the more i drive it the more noticeable it is.

Reported in: YALAHA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2010 recalled toyota corolla transmission failing- not shifting correctly looses power then jerks forward whenfinally shifts. happens intermittently and all the time on streets and freeways toyota not problem found i was advised by toyota this is normal operation due to the throttle body wire several complaints no fix at this time. car is going back to corporate toyota for 2nd inspection asking for nhtsa to investigate this car. drivibility operations unsafe.

Reported in: SANTA ANA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

s10 appropriate handling- courtesy copy of letter from sent to toyota re safety issue with toyota corolla *tgw 2010 toyota corolla. the consumer learned that an advanced brake override system had been developed for the 2010 models and it is currently being installed in all corolla's now being manufactured. the consumer stated when he inquired about having it installed in his vehicle, he was told it was not available for corolla's manufactured before the system was developed. the consumer stated he will not feel safe driving the vehicle until the unit is installed in his vehicle. *jb

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

STEERING

i have a 2010 toyota corolla. the vehicle has been taken to the selling dealer twice and an additional dealer once. i took it in for what i deem as unsafe steering. the vehicle wanders even when holding the wheel locked straight with both hands. the dealers checked alignment and said its the nature of the electronic steering. my wife wont drive the car for fear of how it feels.

Reported in: NORTH ROYALTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while parking, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warrant. the contact attempted to apply the brakes but to no avail. the vehicle proceeded to crash into a pole and the contact sustained injuries to her back, chest, shoulder and ankle. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the contact was awaiting an assessment of the damages. the failure and current mileage were 7,192.

Reported in: FRESNO CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving at approximate speeds of 20-25 mph and approaching a traffic stop. as he proceeded to accelerate from the stop, the vehicle would not respond. suddenly, there was an unusual increase in engine rpms and the vehicle abnormally accelerated at a rapid rate of speed. the contact placed the vehicle in neutral and engaged the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where repairs were made under nhtsa recall campaign id number 10v023000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). in addition, the contact stated when applying the brakes, he would hear a loud unusual noise. the dealer was unable to duplicate the brake failure and there were no further repairs made to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 3,865 and the current mileage was 3,904.

Reported in: ARLINGTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Reported in: ARLINGTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

2010 toyota corolla. consumer states discontent with toyota and the handling of recalls and reports problems with acceleration *tgw the consumer stated she took her vehicle to the dealer back in feb 2010 after hearing the disappointing news about toyota defects. the consumer stated she never received a recall notice as the dealer said she would within a few days of the news breaking. she had to constantly call the dealer to get her vehicle repaired. the consumer stated she received the recall notice two months after the recall had already been performed. *jb

Reported in: PALM SPRINGS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that his vehicle has been experiencing recurring brake and steering failures. repeated pressure would have to be applied to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. the contact also stated that while driving at unknown highway speeds, the vehicle would drift from left to right. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure was not duplicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 7,020.

Reported in: WALTON NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE2AC

STEERING

Reported in: WALTON NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE2AC

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

as i applied the brakes on my 2010 toyota corolla, the vehicle seemed to momentarily surge before slowing down. this has happened on other occasions as well. the duration of the surging sensation is very brief.

Reported in: CLYDE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while approaching a stop sign with his foot on the brake, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a fence. the contact suffered back injuries. a police report was filed. the contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealership march 22, 2010 for the accelerator pedal modification. the vehicle was totaled. the current and failure mileages were 2,500 updated 07/27/10*jb

Reported in: MONTICELLO NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE5AC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

when applying the brake pedal, sitting stopped in traffic, the brake pedal seems to fade away intermittently. you only loose about 1-2" of pedal height, but the car will start to roll forward if you do not notice it and apply more pedal pressure to stop the car. i am ase certified in brakes and it has a bad master cylinder. toyota states the this is a "normal" condition for this vehicle and refuses to warranty this issue. this vehicle has 4800 miles on it.

Reported in: HOMELAND CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2010 toyota corolla. consumer expresses discontent regarding recall issues *tgw the consumers wife is afraid to drive the vehicle sue to all of the news reports regarding the accelerator problems.

Reported in: BURLINGTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EE3AJ

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla steering problem. car wanders on highway hard to hold in lane due to electric power steering.

Reported in: BARBERTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

STEERING

the odi started an investigation in feb. about the steering on '09 and '10 corollas. at that time there were 168 complaints and 6 crashes. now there are over 500 complaints and 34 crashes involving these vehicles, and no updates. somebody please actually read this and let us unfortunate toyota owners know what is going on! the matrix was also listed in the investigation, but there are no steering complaints for those model years listed. i own a 2010 corolla and have filed a complaint, been to the dealer several times,and called odi and got no help from anyone. these cars have a serious problem with drifting all over the road (as 99% of the complaints say one way or another) and i would like to know what to do. i hope other people who have filed complaints keep checking up on them. thanks in advance for listening!!!!

Reported in: SPARTA WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

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.

Reported in: TEMPE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was making a left turn and was hit on the driver side by another vehicle traveling at 55 mph. none of the air bags deployed and the passenger suffered bruising. the vehicle was totaled. the dealer stated that the vehicle was not traveling fast enough to cause the air bags to deploy. the vin was unavailable at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were 5,020. updated 10/27/10. *lj

Reported in: HANOVER IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4E55AZ

SUSPENSION

2010 toyota corolla. consumer states several problems with the vehicle related to tires and accelerator *tgw the consumer stated she had to take the vehicle back to the dealer several times to get air in the tires and to have the wobbling of the vehicle examined. the consumer stated on may 10, 2010, the accelerator pedal became stuck when she attempted to stop at a red light. the vehicle was hesitant to stop. the consumer stated she had to apply extreme pressure to the brake and she also had to use the emergency brake to get try and get the vehicle to stop, but it wasn't in time and consequently, she hit an 18 wheeler.*jb updated 07/29/10.*jb

Reported in: MOBILE AL || Crash: Y || VIN #:

TIRES

Reported in: MOBILE AL || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Reported in: MOBILE AL || Crash: Y || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated while driving at 60 mph, the steering became very hard and difficult to turn. he would have to pull on the steering wheel when the failure occurred to keep the vehicle centered in its lane. the steering wheel would not re-center itself when making a turn during the failure. the dealer advised they were unable to repair the vehicle because the steering box was electronic. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 285 and the current mileage was 3,270.

Reported in: THORNTON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated when attempting to brake on a bumpy or uneven road surface, the brakes would grind excessively and would not stop the vehicle. the dealer where ran a diagnostic test and stated they could not duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were 4,000.

Reported in: ARLINGTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i had my 2010 toyota corolla in park and running to cool the car's interior with the air condition on. i was outside the vehicle. i decided to turn the car off ( i was standing on the passenger side and reached in and turned the key off. instantly my car went into a roll. i jumped in and hit the brake and stopped the car (setting the emergency brake) the gear shift was still in the park position. after i calmed down i restarted the vehicle put it in reverse and backed the car into the driveway again. i contacted my local dealer and they seemed to not believe me but set up an appointment to bring it in, in 4 days.

Reported in: EAST WENATCHEE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: EAST WENATCHEE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

when set on cruise control and going uphill the car accelerates excessively to more than 5 mph over set speed limit.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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 duplicate the failure. an investigator was sent on behalf of the manufacturer to further inspect the failure. the investigator performed a visual inspection and advised there were no failures. in addition, the contact stated the brakes would feel spongy and would often fall farther into the floorboard than normal. the contact would have to apply steady, repeated pressure in order for them to work properly. the dealer advised there were no failures within the brake system. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 500 and the current mileage was approximately 2,100.

Reported in: EAST TROY WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

STEERING

Reported in: EAST TROY WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

TIRES

2010 toyota corolla. consumer states accident due to tire *tgw the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle began to act erratic. as the vehicle went from side to side, the right front tire blew out and then flew into another motorist windshield. *jb

Reported in: SUN CITY AZ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i started the engine and slowly drive because its a downhill position and i notice an engine light came from the dashboard , and decided to stop but it won't stop. the car keep running and tried to press the brake but unfortunately it won't stop. until i decided to crash the car to the gate of house in order to make the car stop and then , i sustain injuries, cuts , bruises. i believe the accident is cause by sudden acceleration/ defective part of the vehicle.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTDBU4EE9A9

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?

Reported in: GILMANTON IW NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE4AC

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 current mileage was approximately 300. the failure mileage was approximately 20.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my toyota 2010 corolla has been recalled once and the toyota dealer said that they did something on the brake, but i told them the problem with my new toyota 2010 corolla is the noise sound whenever i push the accelerator pedal. especially whenever i push the accelerator pedal it makes a bell sound. i reported to toyota dealer 3 times and they said it is air sound. i am not engineer but i think i know what is difference between air sound and bell sound. now the toyota sent me and said that another possibility of recall on the accelerator pedal. i think there is a real problem on this car. i am scare driving the new car. what can i do? i asked the toyota dealer and they said that "nothing we can do." in terms of safety, i really concern this is not justmy problem but our citizen's safety problem. the worst thing is when i drive on the high way. it is like almost 15 years old car. the sound like a cracking and i really does not want to drive my new toyota 2010 corolla on the high way. now they just sent me a memo and it said that there is a possibility of recall on the accelerator pedal problem. what can i do?

Reported in: ABINGTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EE3A9

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i am filing this complaint in response to a recall notice i just received from toyota. the notice says toyota will modify my accelerator pedal and floor surface in the driver's footwell. however, the recall does not include providing my recalled 2010 toyota corolla with a brake override system. according to james lentz, president of toyota usa, in his testimony before congress (february 23, 2010), toyota promised to install brake override systems in recalled vehicles. my friend who owns a 2009 toyota camry did get a brake override system, which ensures that he can stop his vehicle no matter what happens with the accelerator pedal. toyota should install a brake override system on my recalled vehicle, too--otherwise my car is not as safe as other recalled vehicles. however, when i called toyota about this, they told me they were not going to install brake override systems on corollas. this is wrong and nhtsa should do something about it.

Reported in: SWEET HOME OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i was sitting at a stoplight with my foot on the brake waiting for the light to change to green when suddenly the vehicle surged forward into the back end of vehicle in front of me resulting in damage to my front end and very minor damage to other vehicle. no one was injured.

Reported in: ST. JOHN IN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

STEERING

cars alignment is out of whack. while driving the car will turn on it own to the right or left reported it to toyota and they said we cant do anything.

Reported in: HOFFMAN ESTATES IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on july 6, 2010, i was driving on i-95 south near the ives dairy rd. exit. i drive a toyota corolla '10 le. i was going between 65-70 mph and was in the next to last lane. at approximately 6:45am, the car's rpm jumped from 2000-3000 to 5000-6000. at this point, i took my foot off the gas pedal...the car slowed down automatically on its own. then, the rpm's jumped back down to 2000-3000. i had to cross three lanes in order to pull over. while i was trying to pull over, the car was going very slow, but the rpm's were jumping back and forth between 2000-3000 to 5000-6000. this occurred while my foot was off the gas pedal and while it was hovering over the brake pedal. i did not press the brakes because i did not want to come to a full stop in the middle of fast moving traffic on i-95. this event occurred a total of three times before i was able to pull over and turn off the car. the sound the car was making was as if i were to put the car in neutral and floor the gas pedal. i had not done any of this during the incident. i turned off the engine for 10 minutes, and i restarted the car. i slowly made my way to my parents house nearby.

Reported in: DELRAY BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

while making a left-hand turn, my wife, driving our 2010 toyota corolla, was struck by a driver running a red light. the other driver (in a volvo wagon) did not see the light, nor break, striking the corolla on the driver's side door and wheel area at approx. 35-40 mph. the force of the impact was enough to crumple the corolla's door and wheel area, leaving the car totaled. no airbags deployed, not even the side airbags, leaving my wife with a concussion from the accident. the 2010 toyota corolla was purchased new this past fall, had only 9,000 miles on it and had sustained no previous damage or accidents. the mechanics at the autoshop where the car was deemed totaled said that they had no clue as to why the airbags did not deploy. since the car was new, i am wondering if there was a defect in the airbags that prevented them from going off.

Reported in: GREENSBORO NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

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 a date that the part would be available. report 1007080021 was filed with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 8 and the current mileage was 4,966.

Reported in: SOUTH POINT OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i purchased a 2010 toyota corolla two months ago. i am now receiving a notice of recall for the mat/accelerator problem. i was assured by one salesperson that new vehicles did not have this issue. why does the government allow such sales knowing that this problem exists and why hasn't toyota fixed these problems before such sales are made.

Reported in: DURHAM NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

our 2010 toyota corolla (automatic transmission) frequently hesitates as if acceleration has ceased and then reaccelerates after it appears to switch gears. happens at highway and freeway speeds, seems to increase with use of a/c. after test drive, toyota mechanic explained this is normal and due to electrical parts that have replaced mechanical parts. he said car is thinking when it switches gears and apparently stops its other function (i.e., maintaining a steady speed) for a "nanosecond." this happens every block or so in highway driving, and although the speed doesn't change, the impulse changes are physically perceptible (we can feel it in the seat and steering wheel, as if the car is jerking). the mechanic said this is normal in newer cars as most have gone to the new technology. the mechanic's explanation is logical, but toyota's acceptance of this as normal in newer models of cars is disturbing. we do not experience this in our 2010 ford fusion. please note: several required fields on form were not applicable, such as mileage at which we experienced failure, date of incident, etc. we just related most recent info in these fields.

Reported in: MEQUON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

i have a 2010 corolla. the steering in this car is not right and the dealer says there is no fix .on the highway the car wanders left to right. i am always making small corrections to keep the car straight. the real problem with this car is when its windy on the highway a gust of wind will move it enough were its borderline dangerous.

Reported in: ASHLAND MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE5AC

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

my new 2010 toyota corolla, (less than 1000 miles) accelerated suddenly. i was driving in a parking lot and going about 15-20 mph. i applied the brakes after the first car was hit but was unable to avoid hitting the second car. my car and two other cars nearby were damaged, but no one was injured..

Reported in: CHEVY CHASE MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: CHEVY CHASE MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated while depressing the brakes and approaching a stop, the brakes would not engage. the contact crashed into a vehicle ahead of hers. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. this was the first instance of unintended acceleration in the vehicle. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted. the current and failure mileages were approximately 4,000.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

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 call. the failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 982.

Reported in: BAREFOOT BAY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE8AC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds and applying the brakes, she heard a loud noise. the failure became progressively worse over time. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the problem could lie in the computer; however, they could not duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was approximately 11,300. the failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

Reported in: COLUMBIA FALLS MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

STEERING

i recently purchased a corolla 2010 replacing my 2003 corolla and one thing i immediately noticed that my new corolla constantly requires my two hands on the wheel because it feels like i am driving in very high wind area, and let alone driving next to a big trucks which almost becomes very dangerous to control the car. please look into it.

Reported in: DIAMOND BAR CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

Reported in: GRAND PRAIRIE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. she was driving 3 mph when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a fence. the contact sustained minor injuries. the police were notified and a report was filed. the entire front end and underneath the vehicle was damaged. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the insurance company inspected the damages. the toyota manufacturer will also have a representative inspect the vehicle to determine the cause of failure. the failure and current mileages were 5,000. updated 10/05/10 *bf updated 10/07/10*jb

Reported in: LYNWOOD CA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph she crashed into a vehicle and it was destroyed. during the crash none of the air bags deployed. the contact suffered an injury to the lower back and was unconscious two passengers suffered injuries to the face. the contact does not know why the air bags did not deploy although the vehicle was traveling fast enough for them to deploy. the contact called the manufacturer and is waiting for a response from them. the failure mileage was 2,100.

Reported in: WEST MOUNT IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was driving my 2010 toyota corolla down the road. when i began to approach a red light at intersection, i applied brakes to slow vehicle down. instead of slowing down, however, the car began to rapidly accelerate. this required me to pass two vehicles waiting at red light in order to avoid collision. remembering what toyota co said to do when their vehicles are speeding out of control, i put car in neutral and continued to apply brakes, which had no effect whatsoever. i continued to speed down double-lined road, passing vehicles in my lane. then when other vehicles were coming in other lane in my direction, i was forced to slam full speed into vehicle in front of me in my lane. this caused my vehicle and that vehicle to roll over. when my family and i had first heard of the recalls with toyota in february of 2010, we immediately took car to toyota dealer in fl where we vacationed for the winter. we were assured that since our vin# indicated it was japanese-made, we were not part of the sticking accelerator recall. they told us to remove driver-side floormat anyway, which we immediately did. as you can see, we took every precaution possible, and as my car was careening out of control, i did everything i was supposed to do and it did not matter. and please do not insult victims of these tragedies by indicating that it is possibly driver error. clearly there is something major wrong here and these vehicles need to be taken off the road.

Reported in: SYRACUSE NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTDBU4EE3A9

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that the recall to repair the accelerator pedal under recall 10v023000 was performed on the vehicle on january 15, 2010 and february 15, 2010. neither of the repairs worked and the vehicle still accelerates. the contact stated that every time she drives the vehicle now, the vehicle accelerates on it on. the failure mileage was 15 and the current mileage is 3000. updated 09/28/10 *bf updated 10/01/10*jb

Reported in: MAIMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v023000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). the contact stated that after repairs, the vehicle would hesitate intermittently when attempting to accelerate from a complete stop or when accelerating while in motion at low speeds. the contact attempted to apply more force to the pedal but the vehicle was hesitant to increase in speed. in addition, the accelerator pedal was modified when repaired under the recall and the contact stated it was difficult to apply pressure to the pedal. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed they could install a new accelerator pedal but the dealer was unsure if the repair would correct the failure. the dealer reset the internal computer but did not make any repairs to the pedal itself. the failures continued to recur intermittently. the failure mileage was 3,630 and the current mileage was 7,444. updated 12/01/10. *lj the consumer also stated the front of the vehicle wanders all over the road. updated 12/13/10

Reported in: ACCOKEEK MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

SUSPENSION

Reported in: ACCOKEEK MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Reported in: ACCOKEEK MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my 07 toyota corolla s started stalling and the check engine light came on. the car started and was fine. the next day the same thing happened. when i went to start the car again stalled. i took the car to the dealer and they fit me right in even though they were busy, which i appreciated very much. this all happened at approximately 62,000 miles. luckily the car was still covered under 8 yr/80000 miles warranty.

Reported in: CLARKSBURG WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i drive a 2010 toyota corolla. as i proceeded down my street at about 25mph, i suddenly heard a beeping noise and noticed the power steering warning light on my dash. a few seconds later, i lost control of my steering. the car slid to the right, into a ditch. i tried to steer left to bring the car out of the ditch, but nothing happened. i turned the steering wheel as far as i could to the left, and it slowly pulled the car out of the ditch. all of this happened in a matter of seconds.

Reported in: APALACHIN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while traveling at 30 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. the contact attempted to slow the vehicle, but the brakes would not respond. the contact had to turn off the engine and put the vehicle in neutral before the vehicle would stop. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated the vehicle had not been driven since taking it to the dealer. the failure and current mileage was 1,000. updated 10/13/10*bf updated 10/19/10*jb

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5A7

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated the vehicle would not accelerate past 40 mph. the check engine and vsc service warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where he was informed that the transmission failed. the dealer replaced the transmission. after repairs while braking from speeds of 50 mph, the brakes would not engage. the contact applied repeated pressure to the brakes and the abs engaged until the vehicle came to a stop. the failure continued to recur until the vehicle stalled. upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation momentarily before the check engine and vsc lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where he was advised the new transmission had failed. the transmission was replaced a second time. the dealer advised that when the transmission failed, it caused the brake failure. the failure did not recur. the failure mileage was 1,550 and the current mileage was 1,740. updated 11/03/10. *lj updated 02/07/11 *bf

Reported in: WANTAGH NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: WANTAGH NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

POWER TRAIN

driving 2010 toyota corolla manual trans on interstate on 8/2/10 at 2:30 p.m. had cruise control on going 70 mph. engaged clutch, shifted to neutral and braked in preparation to stop for traffic jam ahead. brake did not engage and vehicle continued at 70 mph without touching accelerator. continued attempts to brake, downshift, turn off cruise control with no decrease in speed. initially unable to downshift but then did get into lower gear but with no resulting decrease in speed, nor did the engine make any noise indicating that i had downshifted. i was able to get onto shoulder where i continued to go 70 mph.i then got off at an exit that had an incline. part way up the hill felt something disengage and the car slowed- not just due to the incline i think. i was then able to put on emergency brake and the car stopped. after several minutes i tried the brakes again and they worked. i did not reengage the cruise control after this. please note that this occurred after i had taken the car in for both toyota recommended recalls regarding the floor mats and putting a modification in the gas pedal. when i went in for recalls i asked about placement of a computer brake override system and was first told that fix was not yet available, then told it was not relevant to my car, and, after the above event told again that toyota did not yet have the technology available to do this fix on corollas. the dealership have thus far been unpleasant and suggesting that i might not be telling the truth.

Reported in: MADISON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: MADISON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

while driving at a speed of over 50mph the vehicle starts to drift and constant steering input is required to keep the vehicle in the correct lane. it was only when the speed was reduced did i feel that i had regained enough control over the vehicle to steer it right.

Reported in: KENTWOOD MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

on sunday august 2, 2010 around 4 a.m., i was driving down the freeway approximately 60/mph. i was about to exit when i realized there was an abandoned vehicle blocking my exit lane. it was impossible for me to swerve to the right or to the left. i directly hit the car going at a speed about 55/mph. my bumper came off and was stuck to the abandoned car with the rest of the front of the vehicle destroyed. my air bags did not deploy, which now i and my passengers in the accident feel unsafe. it could have caused serious personal injuries but we were really lucky. i have not even had my vehicle 2010 toyota corolla for 2 weeks and it concerns me that there can be other effects. i have been in other car accidents before going at a lower speed and the air bags deployed right away.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla steering is too sensitive and you can't keep the car straight in your lane.

Reported in: WILMINGTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

when pulling into parking space the steering wheel tend to lock up and very hard to turn. then at the stop sign, when proceeding to make a left turn, the steering wheel locked up and very hard to turn as if it was like a non-power steering.

Reported in: NORTH BERGEN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while turning into a parking lot with his foot on the brake all of a sudden the vehicle accelerated on it's own while his foot was on the brake pedal. the vehicle barely missed striking a pedestrian and then crashed into a convenience store wall. the crash was recorded on the store video camera. toyota was contacted and filed case # 1008061785. this is the third occurrence and happened two times before the recall remedy for nhtsa campaign id number: 10v023000, vehicle speed control accelerator pedal and the third failure occurred after the recall remedy was issued. the vehicle was at the contacts residence and will not be driven. the vin was not available. the current and failure mileages were approximately 9,000. updated 11/05/10. *lj

Reported in: TAUNTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

loose steering, and bouncy suspension.

Reported in: HERRIMAN UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

STEERING

loose steering, and bouncy suspension.

Reported in: HERRIMAN UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

STEERING

i owned a 2009 corolla and the accelerator surged in charlotte n.c, in march of 2010. i traded for a 2010 corolla, this car has as serious problems. i have spoken to my insurance agent twice last week, asking if he had any complaints about steering control. this car, at speeds of 45mph and up moves about the lane abruptly and is not easy to correct. it is really easy to overcorrect. the car feels as if there is lots of play in the steering and moves to the left or right. it is a constant ordeal to maintain control. last week i pulled over alongside i85 in salisbury n.c. to gather myself. i believe this car warrants a recall. i'm reluctant to drive it, but it is the only car i have. please investigate this further.

Reported in: WINSTON SALEM NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving 50 mph when the vehicle independently accelerated. the contact attempted to stop the unintended acceleration by applying the brakes but to no avail. the vehicle continued to increase in speed and the contact crashed into another vehicle. the air bags deployed upon impact. the contact and another passenger were injured. the contact sustained injuries to the neck and arms. he was transported to the hospital via ambulance. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was available. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileage was 12,000. updated 11/16/10. *lj

Reported in: HINCH WV || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated when depressing the brakes and releasing, there was an abnormal clunk noise. the noise had not caused a defect in the vehicle but the contact was concerned that in the future, the vehicle could possibly exhibit a braking failure. the dealer advised there were no failures within the braking system. the vehicle was not repaired. a failure did not exist in the vehicle but was noticed when the vehicle had only accrued 1 mile. the current mileage was unknown.

Reported in: HIALEAH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

STRUCTURE

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving 60 mph when he lowered the rear power windows. the vehicle began to shake violently. the contact was unable to see out of the rearview mirror because of the hard vibration. the failure worsened as the contact increased speed. in addition, the failure would cause the keyless remote sensor to fail. the contact test drove another 2010 toyota corolla to determine if the failure was limited to his vehicle. the vehicle exhibited the exact same failure. the dealer was in the vehicle with the contact and stated that he had never seen the failure before then. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 5,000.

Reported in: BEDFORD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for routine maintenance when she was advised there was an open recall on the vehicle (nhtsa campaign id number: 10v017000-accelerator pedal). the dealer advised that they would modify the accelerator pedal as per the instructions of the recall. when the contact received the vehicle back, the accelerator pedal was not modified and the driver floor mat was attached to the floorboard by velcro. the manufacturer advised that the recall was specifically for the floor mats, which the contact disputed. in addition, the contact stated that when activating the air conditioning unit, the vehicle would shake violently. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileage was 5,000.

Reported in: BEDFORD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

TIRES

just purchased a 2010 toyota corolla s on july 23, 2010. the steering did not seem right. at one week i went back to the dealer and they gave it an alignment, which did not really improve the steering. it is horrible on the highway and my arms hurt from trying to keep it in the lane. thought it was just me until i started to investigate, and found out all of the other complaints about the same problem. it make you feel like you do not have control of the car. it swerves from side to side. tired putting more air in the tires, does not help. i have not even made my first payment yet. i have called corporate offices, and am awaiting a response from them. we need to start a class action suit.

Reported in: KISSIMMEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE2AC

STEERING

Reported in: KISSIMMEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE2AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was braking from 15-20 mph when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. the contact abruptly applied the brakes and made a sharp left turn as the vehicle came to a stop. the police were contacted in regards to the failure. a police report was available. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer yet they were unable to duplicate the failure. the dealer made modifications to the accelerator pedal by shaving it down. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v017000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal) where a reinforcement bar was installed. the contact stated she no longer felt safe driving the vehicle. the failure mileage was 2,248 and the current mileage was 2,263. updated 11/21/11 *cn

Reported in: TORRANCE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

car: toyota corolla base 5 speed manual transmission 2010 i purchased the car new from a toyota dealership and it immediately had problems with shifting into reverse. from the 2nd day that i had the car, with 54 miles on the odometer, the whole car would shake and shudder as i put the gear into reverse. the gear would clunk into reverse, causing the transmission to shake and shudder and it is sometimes difficult to even get it to engage. the car was brought back to the dealership 3 times for the same reason with no improvement. a case was opened with a field branch and closed with the conclusion that the car was operating under normal conditions. the problem was reproducible by myself in front of the manager, the service writer and the technicians at the dealership all drove it and were able to reproduce the same issue. they say that all the corolla cars do that and that it is normal. the problem has progressed to the gear grinding when trying to engage now. the clutch is completely pressed down and the gear is moved into reverse and it grinds twice before finally engaging. no parts were replaced, no work was done to correct the problem. it is difficult to put the car into reverse which causes problems with everyday driving and makes it dangerous to not be able to reverse at a moment's notice if necessary.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while attempting to unload the trunk of the vehicle it suddenly closed on the contact injuring his head. the vehicle failure was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. the current mileage was 16000 and the failure mileage was 14000. updated 12/15/10. *lj the consumer stated to his knowledge, toyota did not install any type of support mechanism. updated 12/27/10

Reported in: TRACY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving with the cruise control set when the vehicle accelerated independently. the contact stated the failure had occurred twice prior to the most recent failure. the dealer advised that the ecm was defective and would need replacing. the vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was approximately 1,600.

Reported in: NEWBURY VT || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. when the contact drove through a red light at 45 mph, the vehicle was struck abruptly on the driver side door by another vehicle. the vehicle was spun around, the contact was knocked unconscious and the side air bags did not deploy. the contact was transported to the hospital via ambulance due to a minor neck injury. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer provided an investigator to further inspect the failure. the investigator found that because there was not enough damage to the rocker panel and the b pillar, the air bag did not deploy. the manufacturer did not offer any further assistance. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 9,000.

Reported in: BOILING BROOK IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while traveling 65 mph the contact noticed that the vehicles alarm had suddenly activated, seconds later the vehicle steering wheel began to turn to the right causing the contact to crash into a ditch. no one was injured and a police report was not filed. there were no prior warnings and the vehicle was not diagnosed. the current and failure mileages were 9243.

Reported in: BROKEN ARROW OK || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

STEERING

poor steering control especially in windy condition ever since new 9/2009 car will not go straight in windy condition.

Reported in: PORTSMOUTH NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

STEERING

when driving my 2010 toyota corolla on the highway, the steering will suddenly drift from side to side giving the sensation that i am hydroplaning or that my tires are bald, even though the roads are completely dry. luckily, nothing has happened yet, but it is very disconcerting and very scary. i could easily see something happening if i were to overcompensate and steer to the other direction. this would be easy to do because the steering feels so loose. i have not done anything yet. it's such a new car that i'm not sure what i can do - until something actually fails, which would be too late. i really hope nhtsa researches this issue immediately.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

WHEELS:RIM

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving 55 mph as the steering wheel become very stiff and difficult to maintain. the contact stated that the vehicle would swerve from left to right when the failure would occur and her small child would complain of back pain during the failure. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer was able to diagnose the failure, stating that the vehicle would need new tires and rims. the contact stated that the vehicle was brand new and should not need new rims and tires. the contact believed every time the vehicle was on the highway, she was putting her family at risk. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 2,000.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2010 toyota corolla, 4 months old under 5000 miles. the vehicle was brought to a car wash to evaluate a scratch found after going through the wash. the vehicle was parked outside the carwash running with the drivers door open for 1 to 2 minutes and when the door was closed to look at the scratch on the door the car shifted into gear and accelerated moving approx 10 feet and crashing into a bollerster. no one was in the car and this was witnessed by the owner and car wash manager.

Reported in: BRUSLY LA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

STEERING

tl* the contact owned a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving 10 mph and attempting a right turn when the steering wheel locked and the vehicle would not respond. the vehicle veered out of its lane and crashed head on into another vehicle. the contact was not injured however, her passenger sustained injuries to the chest and neck. the driver of the other vehicle was also injured. the police and fire department arrived to assist. the fire department found the vehicle locked in first gear when they attempted to remove it. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was available. the vehicle was in the possession of the contacts insurance company who would later investigate the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTDBU4EE8A9

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

purchased a 2010 toyota corolla used from a toyota dealer with under 5000 miles on the car. the third day i owned it the brakes began to make excessive noise. the car has been taken to three separate dealers all who fail to recognize or fix the problem the brakes sometimes shudder on uneven pavement or if braking on a slight curve. an official complaint has been made to toyota. the noise is excessive and loud and type of noise you would hear after 30,000 miles when in need of brake replacement. on the third visit to a dealer, a technician rode in the car and positively identified the noise. they then claimed to have taken apart the wheels/brakes only to claim there is nothing wrong with them and refused to replace the brakes under the existing warranty even though the problem has been reported since the vehicle was purchased. because the brakes make such a loud noise so frequently, it would seem the car may be unsafe to drive. also, although the car was purchased through the toyota dealer and as an owner i was registered with their online owner site, i was never informed of the latest safety recall, and didn't find out until the car was taken in a third time for the brake issue. the problem remains ongoing.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

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 times the vehicle would pull in the opposite direction and wander unintended. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failures. the vehicle had been driven six times since the recall repair due to the significant concern of the potential safety hazard. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was approximately 40.

Reported in: WINDBER PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

Reported in: WINDBER PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. when she depressed the brake pedal, the brakes did not respond and the pedal extended to the floorboard. she shifted into neutral and turned off the ignition. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where it was located at the time of the complaint. the contact no longer felt safe driving the vehicle. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 1,200.

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while merging into the left lane on the meadowbrook pkwy., my 2010 toyota corolla with (8,300 miles at the time), accelerator stuck. this was the first time this happened. i panicked, looked down, and saw the pedal stuck all the way down. after a few seconds i jammed on the brakes, & the pedal released. i do not believe this was due to the floor mat. my mat was not on the accelerator. this car from the beginning had "poor pick-up". by that, i mean it was very slow while trying to merge onto pkwy's to the point that i always had to floor it. i also from time to time heard a very slight click while stepping on the acc. pedal. but for the first time, it actually stuck on me. i owned a 2005 corolla before this car, & it was noting like this current car. i also owned a 1999 camry, & a 2003 4-runner. until now, i never had a problem.

Reported in: NORTH BELLMORE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

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 day it is a continuous battle when driving in the highway. i have had the car back to the dealership three times, one of the technical guys has laugh on my face and told me that i have to drive your car with two hands and focus one hundred percent on the road. that means you can open your windows, turn on the radio, etc. the dealership has already performed three alignments on the car and they could find anything and the car still has the same issue. like the technical people on toyota say �we can fix it if we can not find the problem�.

Reported in: LOWELL MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while the vehicle was in a stopped position, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard. on two occasions, the vehicle moved forward when the brakes were engaged. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was designed to lose pressure and the brake pedal to fade. the dealer also stated that there was no remedy for the problem. another dealer confirmed that information. the failure mileage was 600. updated 01/24/11 *bf updated 04/21/11

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

toyota 2010 corolla. sudden accelerator problem: after having the recall update to our corolla, a few months later, we experienced a sudden acceleration problem with our car. from a parked position next to the curb, we put our foot on the brake and then put the car in reverse to back away from the car in front of us, and the car suddenly accelerated and proceeded to jump over a curb and hit a tree next to us on the side walk. again, this was when the car was in reverse, so the acceleration was going backwards, with our foot on the brake. after taking our car to the toyota dealership for consultation on sept 7th, they indicate that they could not find anything wrong with the car and we would need to contact toyota directly on this problem. it is now nearly a month later, and we still have not been "visited" by the toyota engineering team. we were assigned a case number by toyota and told to wait to hear from them. we are still without our car and waiting some kind of formal inspection from the toyota corporate team. the local toyota dealer is trying to help as well and is also contacting toyota corporate for assistance. this is not fair to be without our car and some reassurance from toyota that this won�t happened again to our car. as of this date october 1, 2010, no inspection has taken place on our car. we're still waiting.

Reported in: LAKE BALBOA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the steering column vibrated constantly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice where they inspected the suspension and re balancing the tires but the vibration continued. the dealer stated they cannot find the problem to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 4 and the current mileage was 4,000.

Reported in: OSHKOSH WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2010 toyota corolla. consumer writes regarding problems with cruise control *tgw the consumer stated during the first few months when the cruise control was activated and set at 60 and 70 mph, the vehicle would surge . she immediately shut off the cruise control to stop the acceleration. the unexplained acceleration not only happened when gong up small hills, but it also happened once on a level highway. the consumer stated the speedometer rose above the cruise control speed setting. *jb

Reported in: FAIR LAWN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was attempting to revere with the brakes depressed when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. the contact crashed into a parked vehicle as a result of the failure. a police report was available. the vehicle was neither repaired nor diagnosed for the failure. the failure and current mileage was 3,380. updated 1/25/11 *cn updated 02/07/11

Reported in: WEST BLOOMFIELD MI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

STEERING

bought brand new 2010 toyota corolla in may 2009. when driving on freeway feels like car will change lane automatically. also feels like driving car in the windy condition. when you leave the steering wheel, i think car is suppose to go straight, but car pulls either on right or left side.

Reported in: CUMBERLAND RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

STEERING

bought a new 2010 toyota corolla s. drove it on the highway. the steering is horrible. the car will veer to the right, then with a small correct, will pull to the left. you get it going straight then it will pull one way or the other all by itself. kind of like it is really windy, but today was a calm day. this is going to cause an accident. from what i have been reading, a lot of other people have complained. what are you waiting for? someone to die?

Reported in: GRAND HAVEN MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

2010 toyota corolla. consumer states issue regarding floor mat recall. *tgw the consumer believed the sudden acceleration problem was beyond the floor mats. he believed the problem was electronic. the consumer stated his mother took her vehicle to the dealer in compliance with the recall. *jb

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2010 toyota corolla. consumer states unintended sudden acceleration *tgw the consumer stated she crashed into a wall at a very low speed. *jb the consumer stated toyota refused to share the drivability report which was performed on the vehicle. toyota wrote the consumer a letter stating there were no defects. updated 10/20/11.*jb

Reported in: MAYWOOD NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2010 toyota corolla. consumer writes to express concern regarding the engine surge problem *tgw the consumer stated as she was approaching a stop sign, all of a sudden the engine began racing. her foot was already on the brake, but she had to increase brake pressure and placed the gear in neutral, then turned off the engine. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to find any problems. *jb

Reported in: BALLWIN MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the accessory belt broke in the engine. the charging system light illuminated on the instrument panel, instructing her to not drive the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the belt was replaced under warranty. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that the dealer would perform the repair. the failure mileage was approximately 4,600.

Reported in: DACULA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE8AC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that when she driving in the city at 30-40 mph, the vehicle would downshift when she took her foot off the accelerator pedal; it would slow down as well as if the brake pedal was being depressed. also, the contact noticed that when she attempted to brake, the abs would suddenly activate. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership three times for the downshifting problem but the dealer stated that the problem was normal. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for the braking problem but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the current mileage was approximately 5,400. the failure mileage was approximately 50.

Reported in: MILWAUKEE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: MILWAUKEE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving into parking space at 3 mph and depressing the brake pedal there was a sudden acceleration of the vehicle, and it crashed into the side of the building which caused major damages. no one was injured and the police were not called. the vehicle was towed by the dealer who repaired the damages for $5,000. the manufacturer sent a representative to inspect the failure. after inspecting the vehicle they found no failure with the accelerator pedal. the failure mileage was 3,400 and the current mileage was 4,400.

Reported in: TAUNTON MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla le - wandering, floating effect steering. on roads that slope to right of vehicle, occasionally vehicle will pull left sharply into incoming traffic. requires constant steering correction. when driving on a country road in the rain, car would pull sharply to the left when driving under low older power lines. dealer mechanic test drive described "floating" wandering steering. alignment showed rear axle could not be aligned. tire inflation correct. dealer said that no repairs are available at this time. took vehicle to dealer three times asking for repairs. 7400 miles on vehicle.

Reported in: PEARSALL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

STEERING

i bought this vehicle a little over a week ago, and have had immense problems steering it. once i hit 35-40 miles per hour, it becomes incredibly stiff and difficult to steer. highway miles are the most difficult, and it takes an incredible amount of effort to keep it straight. i have had incredible pain in both shoulders since buying this car, a problem i have never had before driving any other car. for whatever reason, stabilizing this vehicle is incredible difficult, and in my opinion, is extremely unsafe to drive as a result. due to the pain in both of my shoulders, and my safety concerns while driving it, i will undoubtedly be selling this car as soon as possible.

Reported in: SHARON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

STEERING

i have a toyota corolla 2010,i had it since june 2010, . i went through a major car accident on hw 1 ca @ 8:45 am on tuesday which was a sunny, clear , not foggy nor rainy day (weather condition was perfect),i was driving on 63 mph (normal speed is 65) on the fast left lane and suddenly i felt that the left front tire is veering the car into a different direction acting as if it below up (but it didn't) and my car is veering to the left , my steering wheel is locked and is not responding at all when trying to change the car directionto the right. there was no way to drive the car in a straight line. the steering wheel failed completely to respond to any attempt to turn it to the right in an attempt to gain control over the car and attempting to drive it in straight line. brakes as well were not responding. all attempts to stop the car or turn it to the right to avoid bumping the rails and keep it straight in the lane failed. i completely lost control over the car & it started fishtailing in the front. the car didn't stop until it bumped into the guarding rail, at this moment the car just stopped and it took the car more than 20 feed to automatically stop by it self. i failed to stop it.at this moment the car corrected its direction &went in straight line direction scrubbing against the rail completely damaging the entire left side of the car before it stall. then all the dash board lights and car sounds went on and the car stalled. the car was not in a drivable condition so i had to tow it away. i have a witness who described my accident saying that my car kept swerving to the left & was ambiguously uncontrolled, he was the one that took care of me after the car bumped the rail. this accident is a life threatening accident not only for me but also for others on the hw. i was lucky it happened on my way home after i dropped off my son to school ,the two car seats i had in the car were damaged, the car damage was estimated by $10,000. i suffer from a severe pain.

Reported in: MARINA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

TIRES

Reported in: MARINA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: MARINA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

STEERING

my 2010 toyota corolla steering is difficult to control. the car wanders around the road. i thought it was the alignment. despite an alignment service, the steering is still very difficult and exhausting. the wandering, corrective steering measures that have to be taken and constant vigilance when driving are exhausting. it is a difficult car to drive, particularly in heavy traffic with narrow roads and at the higher cruising speeds. this has been going on since i purchased the car from the showroom.

Reported in: CARY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph the contact was rear ended while trying to make a turn. upon impact the contact tried to pump her brakes and the vehicle continued to surge forward. the contact tried to put the vehicle in park and it continued to surge forward into oncoming traffic. she received minor abrasions and was seen went by her personal doctor the following day. a police was filed. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 19,000.

Reported in: QUITMAN MS || Crash: Y || VIN #:

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that when trying to decelerate, the vehicle continued accelerating. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. 01/25/11*lj the consumer also stated the vehicle was difficult to steer.

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE3AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE3AC

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2010 toyota corolla. consumer expresses discontent regarding recall *tgw the consumer stated a recall was issued june 20th and he still hasn't been notified. *jb

Reported in: LINCOLNTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i bought a 2010 corolla s model in oct 15, within a month i have experienced a strange noise coming from under the vehicle, this happened when turning at low speeds and going over a speed bump at low speed i have less than 1,000 miles and have heard this noise three times. very concerned bought this vehicle new!

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

SUSPENSION:REAR

1. 2010 toyota corolla s was purchased from a toyota dealer with 8 miles. right after going off the lot, and onto the freeway, car was unstable. even if you hold the steering wheel straight, the car wants to jump left and right randomly. basically it is unstable. 2. car is unstable and requires more than normal concentration and more effort to drive straight, as car does not track straight. 3. vehicle was brought to dealer with approximately 185 miles. test drove with technician, who said it veers slightly right. alignment was done. the front was off by a bit and corrected. but rear of car was out of spec with regards to left and right toe. basically both rear wheels facing towards the left. toyota dealer said they are unable to repair this problem. i bring in a toyota technical service bulletin that addresses on-center steering feel. the document requires alignment done, then power-steering ecu replaced. my ecu is then replaced at the dealership, but alignment in rear is not adjusted, since the dealer said it is not adjustable. they give me back the car with the new ecu even if rear toe is off along with total rear camber. they also say that total rear toe is correct at .38 deg, but even if left and right rear toe is off, as long as total rear toe is good, car is within toyota specifications and tolerances. i do not agree with the statement. if left and right toes are off, then car is not aligned. right rear toe is out of spec by .15 degrees while left rear toe is off by -.09 degrees. i take the car and drive it for 1 day and a half, and the car veers right on the freeway. if it hits a bump on a turn, it usually makes the car want to jump right. basically proving that the rear toe is out of specifications.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

STEERING

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel was difficult to control; the contact had to grip it with both hands. at lower speeds of 20 mph, the contact had a little more control. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that they would have to order the parts for replacement (replacement parts unknown). the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 1,400.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

2010 toyota corolla. consumer states several concerns regarding this vehicle *tgw the consumer stated at times when applying the brake lightly, they grab abruptly. at times, when accelerating from a stop, he had no control over the amount acceleration delivered to the vehicle. the speed would increase more than desired. at speeds above 35 mph, when in overdrive, the engine speed would suddenly drop. the dealer confirmed the problem and toyota's response was the torque converter locked up and caused the engine speed to change and they recommended the consumer shift to third gear. *jb

Reported in: EAST HARTFORD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

Reported in: EAST HARTFORD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: EAST HARTFORD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STEERING

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have a 2010 toyota corolla with 1,900 miles on it, i purchased the veh in the middle of november. after purchasing the vehicle i began to notice that my right arm would collect static electricity when i would place it on top of the center arm rest/console. at first i would only get the static spark when i touched the metal frame of my door, then when i entered the vehicle i would once again collect the static electricity on my right arm from the center arm rest/console. i began to just not pay attention to the static build up i would get until yesterday december 29, 2010. i excited my vehicle and proceeded to open my gas compartment door, as i touched the compartment door, i received the static spark. now i am becoming concern because it happen when i touched the compartment door had it happened a few seconds later i could have been pumping gas. i drove to the toyota dealer near my home and was asked to sit in another 2010 toyota corolla and i also build up static electricity, then they had me sit in a 2010 toyota camry and nothing happened. clearly the type of material used on the center arm rest/console is causing this static build up on my arm. the material used in the camry is not causing this. the dealer told me that they didn't know of any static complaints. i would like to have someone investigate this, it isn't safe to go pump gas while having static electricity. i can show anyone who would like to see it how the hairs on my arm stand up once i touch the center arm rest/console.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE8AC

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl*the contact rented a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that when she accelerated, she heard a loud noise in the engine area. the rpms increased suddenly and the vehicle accelerated. the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle did not stop until it crashed into a wall. the driver and passenger side air bags deployed but to the left side instead of forward. the driver and passenger sustained injuries result of the crash. a police report was filed. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that an investigation of the black box did not indicate any vehicle malfunction. the current and failure mileages were 22,350.

Reported in: UPLAND CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: UPLAND CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the vehicle lunged forward as she took her foot off of the brake pedal and shifted out of park. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be inspected. the manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed. she was informed that a representative would return her call within one business day. the failure mileage was 12,979. updated 02/23/11*lj updated 07/01/11

Reported in: ACCOKEEK MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving 20 mph when the engine exhibited an unusual increase in rpms. the contact stated that when depressing the brakes the rpms would either decrease or increase rapidly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the rpms were operating normally and there were no repairs for the failure. the manufacturer was contacted who stated that he should contact another dealer for a second opinion on the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 2,000.

Reported in: BURKE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE3AC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the brakes were applied but the vehicle did not stop until it crashed. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed. the driver suffered a serious injury. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the brakes were not functioning. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 5,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: WEST HAVEN CT || Crash: Y || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

Reported in: WEST HAVEN CT || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the brakes and the accelerator pedals were located so close to one another that the contacts foot would get stuck between the accelerator and brake pedals when slowing down. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 12,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: WEST CAROLLTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle became extremely difficult to control. the contact stated that while driving at faster speeds the steering wheel becomes stiff. the dealer was contacted and stated that the steering wheel would loosen up as the contact continued to drive since it was a new vehicle. the failure continued to occur. the approximate failure mileage was 125.

Reported in: SANRAFAEL CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i have a 2010 corolla with brake issues. whenever i go over a pothole or other bump at low speeds (under 25mph), the car makes a grinding 'metal on metal' noise. it feels kind of like tingling under your foot... similar to a pulse. the car 'jumps forward' a small bit before it slows down to a stop. i find the 'jumping' issue very unsettling. it is like the car accelerates slightly even though you are using the brakes and trying to slow. the major issue is that the car does not stop--the brake pedal feels disengaged while it grinds and pulses. i have had my car serviced and they tell me it is the abs and there is no problem. but obviously there is a problem and other people are having this issue as well. i have driven the 2005 corolla model, as well as other cars with abs brakes, and never encountered brake issues like this. i feel very unsafe in my 2010 corolla and honestly, may try to trade it in even though i've only had it a year and would be losing a lot of money.

Reported in: SEATTLE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EE6AJ

STEERING

extremely light steering at speeds over 50 miles per hour. virtually no road feel. sensation is similar to "driving" a video game. all control needs to be through vision as there is virtually no feeling of resistance in the steering wheel making the car very difficult to control on curves or when buffeted by winds produced by large trucks passing by. very tiring to drive. feels especially unsafe at night as in the dark there is less visual input regarding the upcoming road and with such minimal road feel through the steering wheel driving feels unsafe. this is a new car with less than 2,000 miles. replacement of the steering computer by the dealer did not sufficiently correct the problem. *ln

Reported in: EDINA MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

our japanese built 2010 corolla has a dead spot at the top of the brake pedal travel. at all speeds, when first depressing the pedal, very little if any braking action occurs with the vehicle. only after significant pressure has been applied to the pedal will the vehicle slow. this is actually more dangerous during low speed driving. the car has been to the dealer 3 times for this. there have been several adjustments made, and the brake system has been flushed with new fluid. it is still an issue. they have acknowledged that this is a characteristic of the japanese built cars. i have test driven 2 canadian built 2010 corollas, and the braking function is much better. the braking components are not transferable between the 2 cars. i maintain that this is a design flaw of the japanese built corollas.

Reported in: WEST SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1KR32E55C

STEERING

purchased 2010 with 35k miles. test drove car but did not notice steering issue until i drove it a lot. the steering control force changes with speed. steering will not stay straight and pulls to left depending on speed the pull may be worse to the left. took to dealer twice and ntb for alignment but is according to repair shops the alignment is in specs and the tires are good. if it turned to the right i would be bad but better because now it turns towards oncoming cars right now and poses a danger to myself and family.

Reported in: LAWRENCEBURG KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while the contact had her foot on the brake pedal the rpms began to increase and the contact needed to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal in order to control the vehicle; however, she turned the vehicle off when the rpms continued to increase. the police assisted with moving the vehicle to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they were in the process of diagnosing the failure. the failure and current mileages were 3,000.

Reported in: GREENDALE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i was parking my car wednesday evening. as i was about to finish parking my car, the engine out of nowhere made a loud vroom and accelerated on it's own as i was pressing the brake. the car hit a snow bank which stopped the car. fortunately no one was injured.

Reported in: MINEOLA NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTDBU4EE6A9

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: MINEOLA NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTDBU4EE6A9

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my 2010 toyota corolla continues to have acceleration issues. now it accelerates with the cruise control on to speeds over 100/110 mph. i had to drive my car from vermont to california, and used my cruise control for the first time. the speed limit was 75 to 80 mph in areas and i set the cruise control to 72. the next thing i new, the car suddenly lurched forward on its own & went completely out of control. it went to speeds of 100- 120 mph within 1-2 minutes and i could hardly control the car. i have been in 3-4 acceleration incidents with this vehicle already and been injured (the reports i have already filed with your agency this past year). this vehicle is going to kill someone. there is an electrical or engine problem with these toyotas, no matter what the nhtsa, the feds, or toyota states. it is not the way americans are driving ! don't insult our intelligence. how many more innocent victims have to get hurt. all we are asking is for toyota to take these cars back and replace them with a safe car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is what is fair to the consumer. that is what the lemon law is for. yet why does no one listen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reported in: SIMI VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: SIMI VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was driving a rental 2010 toyota corolla in siesta key, fl. i came to a stop on a busy downtown street on a friday night. as i sat at a complete stop with my foot on the brake as pedestrians were crossing, the car unexpectedly accelerated forward. i did not have my foot on the gas pedal & as this happened, i held my foot firmly on the brake to avoid hitting the pedestrians. luckily, i was able to hold the car back until the acceleration ended. this happened before the problem with toyota acceleration was made public. i reported this problem to the enterprise car rental agency in port charlotte fl, where i rented it, but they did not seem concerned. it wasn't until a week later that this story was in the news. i called the nhtsb to file a complaint, i'm filing this complaint again after hearing the gov't response to the study of this problem. from personal experience, i know for a fact this is not correct. this car i drove did not have the pedal stick or floor mat problem. it definitely accelerated completely on it's own without the pedal being depressed. if needed , i may be able to locate the vin from my rental receipt.

Reported in: SUMMIT HILL PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

1)front bumper is been replaced 2 on my car as the strip of a remolded tire of a truckthat gets pealed off due to heat while driving on the road hit my car twice and the front bumper gets damaged or broken immediately. it cost me 600$ to fix it 2) it happened to me twice. 3)i think that the remolding of tires is to be band or proper process so as it does not seperate.yes and now the tires are made bigger and broader only one instead of two in trailers which is bad. 3)it the bumper gets damaged just by a hit does mean that the bumper is weak to save us from a real crash. it is toyota,corolla 2010.

Reported in: CARLISLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU40E79Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was at a complete stop behind a gmc yukon as we waited for traffic to move, i lightly tapped the gas petal as our vehicles began to move & my 2010 toyota corolla le lunged forward as if i pressed full force (which i did not) slamming into the yukon. the air bags did not deploy either. *ln

Reported in: SAN PEDRO CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

AIR BAGS

Reported in: SAN PEDRO CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

vehicle purchased with 7,418 miles on it. while driving at a speed of 50mph and above the vehicle will wander without turning the steering wheel. constant steering correction is required to keep vehicle straight. vehicle steering wheel is very out of sync with vehicle wheels when driving from a stand still and moving at a very slow speed and turning.

Reported in: BRATTLEBORO VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

2010 toyota corolla. attorney writes on behalf of client who experienced sudden unintended acceleration *tgw the consumer removed his foot from the accelerator and applied both feet to the brake, and by using the emergency brake, he was able to put the vehicle into neutral and brought the vehicle to a safe stop. *jb

Reported in: BUFFALO NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE8AC

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to abnormally veer from left to right. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the failure was caused by the electronic control module, which the dealer recommended replacing. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. the failure mileage was 778 and the current mileage was 1,300. updated 03/24/11*lj updated 05/02/11

Reported in: CHINO HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EE3AJ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i own a 2010 toyota corolla with 10,000 miles on it. i bought the car new from a toyota dealership in october 2009. immediately after buying the car, i started noticing an abnormal tingling when hitting the brake pedal coupled with a loud grinding sound coming from the brakes immediately after i hit a little pothole at my condo. it feels and sounds as if i were doing something wrong by pressing the brake pedal. i took the car to the toyota dealership and they told me that was the abs being activated and that it happens when i brake after hitting a pothole or a bump or on a rough terrain, and that the grinding sound and tingling brake pedal are normal. it does not feel or sound normal at all and the tingling pedal can make a driver avoid hitting the brake pedal because it feels and sounds like doing something wrong, which may lead to a crash.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that the vehicle moved from side to side while driving making it hard to stay in the lane while driving approximately 50 to 60 mph. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 22,000.

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE4AC

STEERING

original filing: odi#10317281 on dec 12, 2009 as ... "at speeds over 50 mph the steering wheel seems to "lock" into a position and resists being moved to either side until excessive force is applied, several pounds of force i would say, then the steering wheel jumps to a new position and the car takes off to that side, requiring another hard pull on the steering wheel to try to go back toward center. i had to fight this car for three hours each way on the highway, and the slightest inattention was likely to result in the car heading for one edge or the other of the lane, since it seems to periodically just "drift" off path for no apparent reason-- no change in road slope or geometry, but the car would start moving toward one side of the other. (tire pressures were checked before the trip). ... .... resolution: after 19 months of avoiding using the car for highway driving, we took the 2010 corolla s to dealer where it was purchased, with 7600 miles on it on march 17, 2011 and requested them to check for service bulletins related to the continuing problems with steering control (or lack of it!) and they replaced the steering ecu under toyota service bulletin 0140-10r1 with a new ecu (toyota part #89650-12c20 ) this work was done under warranty, no charges. no other changes to tire pressure or alignment were done, but the results are amazing! the car actually handles and responds to the steering wheel like you would expect, and is easy to steer accurately within the lane at speeds up to 70mph (local speed limit) and does not require constant fighting with the steering wheel to try to correct vehicle direction. much much better! i wish that we had found out about this service bulletin last year, since it was issued by toyota back in aug. 2010, but it seems they don't advise anyone of this tsb, and only perform this replacement if the owner makes a specific complaint, after the aug.2010 date. thanks to odi for your help.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

STEERING

stearing. vears to left and right can't controll @ speeds of 50mph plus

Reported in: ENFIELD ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

STEERING

1. this car can not be driven in a straight line on the highway even when you hold steering without moving. it seems vehicle slowly, consistently drifts mostly to the left and to the right. one needs to pay so much attention on steering while driving. this problem has been there since day one (8 miles) and i requested to fix before i sign the paper work but not has been taken care other than car wash. this issue still exists even after performing alignment during our first service visit as i thought it was an alignment issue. we believe it is a very serious issue than sticky pedal and pose a potential risk for corolla owners if we can not control steering. it has potential road hazard as the vehicle wanders both left and right especially with heavy traffic and feels like car wheels are not under control. we are positive that these steering/suspension issues were also raised on other 2010 corollas by a number of owners. toyota and dealers must be fully aware of these concerns but failed to declare up front. during our second visit they told us about ts 1040 and replaced steering control computer board. seems wandering issue is gone for now. but tires are problem as i am having concern from the beginning. 2. i feel humming mild vibration/resonance in steering wheel when we cross 50-60 mph. it feels like tires are vibrating the steering wheel. replacing computer controller did not fix mild vibration of steering. 3. tires: as i had doubt about tires this could be tires problem but toyota service team is not willing to accept the fact. once you cross 62 mph you can clearly feel the tire vibration mainly in a steering wheel and also on the vehicle. road force balancing has been done but there is no improvement. i am not sure it is engine related or tires. i have been insisting on replacing another set of better balanced tires or different make of tires.

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE0AC

STEERING

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE0AC

WHEELS

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE0AC

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that when driving between 50-60 mph, the steering would become uncontrollable and the contact was unable to maintain the vehicle in a straight direction. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not inspected. the current mileage was 12,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 10.

Reported in: WEYMOUTH MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

the problem is with braking system or brakes in toyota corolla 2010 le. i bought the car in december 2010. when the brake pedal is pushed, the vehicle does not slow down or stop. it requires pushing the brake pedal further down to slow down the car or bring it to complete stop. it happens at all speeds. abs is available in the car and is engaged. it ran 1100 mile only. i got it checked with the dealer and they told that there is nothing wrong with the braking system and that is how the braking system was designed in new toyota cars ( requires pushing down the brake pedal further down and i can't believe this). i still feel that there is some issue with the braking system. i checked the recall list in http://www.toyota.com/recall/ and my vehicle vin is not listed. i searched on the internet and found similar problem with toyota corolla 2010 model reported by many customers. the braking system is "power-assisted ventilated 10.7-inch front disc brakes; 9-inch rear drum brakes with anti-lock brake system (abs), electronic brake-force distribution (ebd) and brake assist (ba)" . i am scared to drive this car.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving 60-70 mph when the vehicle began to veer back and forth abnormally. the failure recurred frequently and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that that computer steering assembly would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the current mileage was approximately 5,700 and the failure mileage was approximately 4,700.

Reported in: NEW CASTLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE8AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2010 toyota corolla loaner vehicle. consumer states unintended acceleration*tgw the consumer stated when his mother drove the vehicle off the lot, it suddenly accelerated and she hit an oncoming vehicle. *jb

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

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 wind blowing my car, but moments after the wreck i knew it was something more. seeing others having the same problem, i now know what happened.

Reported in: DOVER PA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

STEERING

we purchased a 2010 toyota corolla s4 in feb. of this year. i loved my toyota & the gas mileage i has getting (major reason we bought the corolla). however, i just took it on a long highway/interstate drive 7 hours there and back. i was shocked at how the vehicle handled at highway speeds. i did not feel safe going over 55 miles an hour. if i did not hold both hands on the wheel constantly, the vehicle felt as if it swaying as if a strong wind was pushing it side to side. i also own a subaru forester--a small suv. i have owned it for 6 years and never experienced on the highway what i did with the toyota corolla. i am extremely concerned and dismayed.

Reported in: ACWORTH GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

STEERING

highway driving car drifts from side to side. constantly correcting steering. uncomfortable / unsafe ride. almost like i was on black ice as car oscillates left to right.

Reported in: NORTH ANDOVER MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

since the day we took ownership of our 2010 toyota corolla, i noticed that driving highway speeds, the steering feels very loose. it takes two hands to constantly try to keep the car to go straight. now at 44,000 miles the electronic steering (electric motor) whines/whistles intermittently at speeds above 45 mph. this is not an alignment or tire wear issue as it has done this since new.

Reported in: 32082 FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

in january 2011, my 2010 toyota corolla le experienced what has been termed 'sudden acceleration'- while i was braking, the accelerator engaged by itself, going all the way to the floor. my toyota corolla is the newer design i believe, it has nailed down floor mats, and the brake pedal was already worked on by toyota i believe in october 2010. i took my car to toyota, they simply issued an inspection result indicating that the car 'checked out to factory specifications.' toyota is lying about the cause of sudden acceleration, and continues to do so. the company would rather see people injured or killed than deal with the real problem(s).

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

grinding noise coming out of the front brakes due to warpage in the front rotors.

Reported in: IRVINE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla le. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage he saw his drivers side window shatter without warning. the vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. the dealer was contacted and advised him that it happens . the failure and current mileages were approximately 5,000. updated 07/08/11*lj the consumer stated his insurance company replaced the window as the dealer stated the vehicle was no longer under warranty.

Reported in: KAILUA KONA HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2010 rapid acceleration when pushing down the brake pedal. the drivers floor mat was loose & when i pushed on the brake my heels pushed the mat into the accelerator pedal. 3 toyota dealers say no recalls grossinger - oak brook / westmont & libertyville...

Reported in: WESTMONT IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Reported in: WESTMONT IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2010 toyota corolla first experienced problems june 2010 (car purchased march 2010) on a warm day i.e. 90 degrees the engine shut down, coasts to a stop. still able to steer to get off the road. wait 10 to 15 minutes and car will restart. the first time this occurred my son was driving the vehicle, totally shocked him. the next time i was driving on an interstate through a congested mountain pass, was fortunate that no semi trucks were directly behind me and that there was a shoulder on this stretch. took into dealer after same experience on 2 trips. they were unable to determine a problem. june 2011 drove 200 miles on the road, then drove in town same day with multiple stops. driving at approx. 35 mph, car jerked, stepped on gas with no response. able to coast to a stop at a red light. with traffic backing up behind us and car would not restart, driver behind us and my octogenarian father pushed the car around the corner to a church parking lot. called triple aaa for a tow, after waiting a half hour tried to start car. it started. called triple aaa to cancel tow. during the next 1 to 2 miles the engine shut down 3 more times and each time was able to coast out of the roadway. finally had vehicle towed to local toyota dealer. they examined vehicle next morning and i was told that there is a problem with the fuel pump on 2010 and 2011 toyota corollas in heat and at altitude. engineers are working on a new fuel pump. toyota does not know when a new pump will be available. i no longer feel safe driving the vehicle as you do not know when the engine will shut down. was told by the dealer the vehicle is safe to drive. just put on flashers and coast to side of the road. of course there may not be a place to pull over and what happens if you are in heavy traffic on the freeway with many vehicles going 70 mph. toyota knows there is a problem and they are telling customers to continue driving the vehicle. this doesn't make sense.

Reported in: FARMINGTON NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving approximately 50 mph, an unexpected acceleration occurred and the vehicle speed rapidly increased to 85 mph and above. the vehicle failed to slow down. the contact applied the brake pedal repeatedly and shifted the gear into neutral until the speed rate reduced to 30 mph. the vehicle was moved off the roadway. the parking brake was engaged and the gear was shifted from neutral into park as the vehicle came to a complete stop. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the contact was waiting upon a response from the dealer to the cause of failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 1,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: MERCERVILLE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

last month, in june, i had a problem with my 2010 toyota corolla. i pulled out of a parking lot and was not going fast. i was approaching a steep hill and wanted to brake but i could not. in order to stop the car and avoid the hill, i crossed to the other side of the street into someone's lawn in order to give the car enough friction to stop. i ended up hitting a slope and the car stopped... but not from my brakes. since i was going very slow, no one in my car was hurt. one of the passengers in my car told me to try again. i drove the car around the lot and the brakes worked. it has been almost a month and toyota recently sent out a third party to inspect the vehicle. the car is currently sitting on my dealerships lot. they did not find anything wrong but i am absolutely sure that something is wrong because i pushed down on the brake the entire time before i hit the slope in the lawn. i am still waiting to hear an official response from toyota, the actual company.

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE3AC

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated while driving 55 mph or more, the vehicle swerved out of control. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. the dealer rotated and aligned the tires and replaced the electronic power steering module. the failure was not corrected. the vehicle continued to swerve while driving more than 55 mph. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 6,000 and the current mileage was 7,000.

Reported in: PORTERVILLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

TIRES

i have a 2010 toyota corrolla that came outfitted with goodyear eagle ls2 tiree 89s. i was travelling on the interstate and the right rear tire blewout. a quick inspection of the tire didn't show any punctures on the main tread but there was a hole on the sidewall. called goodyear to let them know and they said that there wasn't a recall. i see there have been other occurances so i'm sharing mine. had to purchase a new tire. the tires had 13,500 miles total as does my car.

Reported in: MATTHEWS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while the vehicle was in drive, it moved backward. the vehicle was then shifted into park and back into drive, but the failure continued. the vehicle was then shut off. upon restart, the vehicle operated as normal. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 13,000.

Reported in: LAGUNA WOODS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STEERING

the steering of the automobile becomes difficult at highway speeds. the car continually drifts to the right and left requiring constant adjustment. free play in the steering wheel is excessive and the wheel is stiff and unresponsive. windshield wiper speed is not fast enough to clear the windshield in downpours.

Reported in: HAGERSTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

VISIBILITY

Reported in: HAGERSTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds and attempting to decelerate, the vehicle would not stop. as a result, the contact was involved in a crash in which she rear ended another vehicle. a police report was filed, but no injuries were reported. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where they were unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the contact also stated that after operating the air conditioner, a foul odor was emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was again taken to an authorized dealer, where they were unable to diagnose the failure, but the air filter was replaced. the failure and current mileages were approximately 13,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i am writing on behalf of my mother who was injured in an automobile accident on november 16, 2010. my mother was driving a loaner car provided by a toyota dealership located in suffolk county, new york. when my mother was driving the vehicle off the car lot, the vehicle accelerated and she hit an oncoming vehicle. my mother surffered a fractured sternum and was hospitalized for 4 days. on february 8, 2011, the vehicle was inspected for defects by toyota motor sales, usa. the conclusion was that the vehicle was operating properly and, there was no malfunctions noted. prior to the inspection by toyota, my nephew located this same vehicle on line, using the vin#, it was noted that the vehicle had previously been involved in an accident, and the accident was caused by acceleration problems. i am asking that your agency investigate this matter. it appears that there is some discrepancy between the current inspection and the previous facts/accident associated with this vehicle. i originally sent this letter to you agency on april 13, 2011. your agency responded on august 31, 2011 with the following notation, nvs-216 mec, ref. no. 10397716.

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that once the vehicle reached 60 mph, the steering wheel would become difficult to maneuver and the contact would have difficulty in keeping the vehicle straightened. the vehicle was taken to dealer but the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 25,000.

Reported in: PEPPERELL MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE0AC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the rear fuel line was fractured and leaking fuel. the contact was concerned because the fuel line was manufactured with plastic. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the fuel line would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

Reported in: GIBSON TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

have no control of steering the alignment is not correct and the tires are bald after rotation every 5000 miles. dealer says the warranty does not cover these things after i paid for extra warranty up to 100,000 miles. goodyear will not help with tires. toyota dealer that car was bought from says they do not cover this under my warranty the car has not been wrecked or any other mishaps. i expressed my concern for the tires at 15,000 miles to ensure they were rotating when serviced and they assured me they were. the tires are bald and took to a tire dealer to express my concern they said they car was out of alignment in the front. the dealer then told me they were not responsible for this. i guess my question is shouldnt their technician been able to see there was an issue with the front end alignment when rotating the tires and notified me of this problem? also the steering is off it feels like i am hydroplaining all the time and that it is windy all the time. i have no control of the car over 55mph. *tt

Reported in: SAINT CLAIR MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that upon shifting into drive, from neutral gear, the vehicle surged forward until it crashed into another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the contact was taken to the hospital to treat minor injuries. the vehicle was towed to a tow yard. the failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 31,300.

Reported in: VISALIA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTDBU4EE7AJ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: VISALIA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTDBU4EE7AJ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

at approximately 0600 on the above date i experienced a violent and near uncontrollable momentary disrupture of the abs/esc systems of my 2010 toyota corolla. vehicle shook violently, steering locked and abs and esc control lights on dash lit up while i was making the transition from ih37 south to ih35 south in san antonio, tx. i was able to regain control by letting off of the brakes and throttle thus coasting through the left hand turn and barely missing the retaining wall. this is not the first time this has happened, the first was only days after purchase of car. local dealer maintenance personnel stated "we can't find anything wrong with the car." during the warranty period the problem has been brought to the attention of mccollums toyota five other times all with the same "we can't find anything wrong" reply. complaints of soft brake pedal brought a similar "that's normal" retort each time the vehicle was in for service. after the warranty expired, front rotors and pads were replaced because they were found to have worn/groved approximately 1/8" deep per side (not reported by dealer), not from metal to metal contact but just wear from pads friction material. pads still had 1/2" of friction material on each. replacement of rotors and pads from auto zone made things better until now. request abs/esc software be checked on all 2008 to 2012 corolla/scion tc models along with check of materials used in pads and the rotors. oem rotors taken off car will be available until 15 jan 2012. 36,000 miles on a set of rotors and pads are a little extreme when i have over 125,000 on my gm's rotors and 165,000 on my ford's rotors with pads needing replacement around 45 to 55 k.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the power steering was pulling to the left and there was also a noise in the steering as well. the vehicle as taken to the dealer who stated they could not diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 28,000.

Reported in: CYPRESS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

AIR BAGS

when i purchased this vehicle, i immediately felt an awkwardness with the brakes. anytime i began to stop & the road was less than perfect, the brakes locked up & i seemed to slide to a stop. the feeling was almost like stopping on gravel or hydroplaning, just no control felt. when i complained about this, i was told that's how the new brakes are (i had previously owned an older vehicle) & the brake inspection found nothing. i have been in two mvas prior, once i was rear ended & the other time someone ran a stop sign & hit me. 10/12/11 i rear ended another vehicle & was also rear ended in the proocess. when i went to brake suddenly that day, the car slid into the vehicle in front of me. i am a very conscientious driver. i have always been told that when someone rear ends another vehicle, it is automatically their fault. i have since purchased another new vehicle, different manufacturer, and being told the toyota brakes were right, couldn't be further from the truth. 10/10/11 i had lab work performed & was diagnosed as being pregnant. this accident two days later, the airbags didn't deploy, either. the hood of the car came in through the windshield on me, the car has been deemed a total loss. there were two faulty toyota parts that failed me and my unborm child that day-the brakes and the airbags. i get to have surgery 10/28/11 to remove the now nonviable child from my womb. i equate this loss to the failures on toyota's part. *tt

Reported in: STEPHENVILLE TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: STEPHENVILLE TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

purchased the car jan. 2011, within the first 2 weeks, i had the first experience with vibration in the brake pedal when applying on uneven surface. in addition to the vibration there is a hesitation in braking. this problem has happened multiple times, mostly on uneven surfaces. last week i had to stop suddenly for a deer and i really noticed how long it took to stop the vehicle. in addition, the noise (almost liking grinding) was very loud and the pedal vibrated. i have already taken the car back to the dealership and they assured me the brakes were fine. i have just made my second appointment. how do i ensure they fix this to proper safety standards?

Reported in: KENOSHA WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

STEERING

i have a 2010 corolla s model with 44k miles on it . my wife commutes with this vehicle every day for work. i drive the vehicle on the weekends when we travel out of town. last week while i was driving my wife's car i noticed that the steering felt loose and unresponsive at low and especially at freeway speeds. it almost feels like the car is hydroplaning. i asked my wife if she had noticed any difference in the car since we have owned it. she confirmed with me that the steering did feel significantly different and described the feeling exactly like i had around the time i noticed it as well. i then got on the internet to do some research on this problem and i seen that there were many 2010 corolla owners that had the same problem as i. all research seems to be linked with the electric power steering. i now feel the car is unsafe to put my family in especially since i had saw that there was 8 accidents and 11 injuries and 168 complaints linked to this problem on the (nhtsa) website.

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

STEERING

when i was driving my toyota corolla 2010 on 12/29/2011 at around 10.30 pm, suddenly i felt that the steering was so rigid to turn and noticed in the car dashboard warning indicator lights for abs, engine malfunction/check engine indicator, brake, vsc off, were illuminating. and the vehicle was totally stopped in the middle of the road. i was totally shocked!!!!!!!!!!! i tried again to start the vehicle but it failed.i towed the car to toyota dealer and they ran vehicle test and told me that throttle body assembly has to be replaced. when this incident happened the mileage of the vehicle was approximately 9020. i called and wrote to toyota usa regarding this issue but didn't get any reply even after 6 days!!!!!!!!!

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

i notice that my trunk doesn't remain up after i open it. this is causing the hood to come down on my head. it is very dangerous. the other problem is that the driver's door opens out too far.

Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

since about a month after purchasing my 2010 toyota corolla in april of 2010 i have had several experiences with the brakes when stopping on multiple surface types, including wet road, uneven surface and under normal conditions. the brakes make a grinding sound and seem to skip as i push down, slowing my braking time and making me feel like i'm going to not be able to stop. the grinding was so severe that it vibrated though my leg. my vehicle is no longer under warranty however i did take it into the dealership while it was covered and they informed me that in order to repair it they would need to duplicate the problem while driving the vehicle. of course they weren't able to make it happen, did a brake inspection and said it was all just fine. shortly after this visit, the brakes did the same grinding when stopping as had happened before. i am a conscientious driver and treat my vehicle gently and there is no reason this should be happening to a brand new car. we need more attention placed on this problem and a recall must be issued before there are multiple casualties. also what i don't understand is how there was a recall for the 2010 corolla for a similar issue with the brakes but they excluded certain states that are in proximity to states where vehicles were recalled. how can they be sure other vehicles weren't affected?

Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i now have 47,000 miles on my corolla.today i was driving on the interstate and approached the speed of about 65 mph. i attempted to change to the right lane and the car would not turn. i did not know how to describe it other than to say that i had no control over the steering at all for about one quarter of a mile. i have since seen other complaints and can agree that it was as if the vehicle was hydroplaning and it was very scary. the car actually proceeded down the middle of the two right lanes and luckily no one was in the right lane or i would have had an accident. once i slowed down, control resumed and i pulled off the road and was very shaken. we took the car to toyota and the response from the service manager was that there have not been any complaints or recalls, but he would check it out (really?). he later called and said he found a brake problem, but nothing with the steering. not satisfied with this answer since i was driving the vehicle and i know what happened and there is a problem. he blew it off as wind or perhaps the road condition. it was not windy and i was on a smooth interstate highway. not meaning to be rude, but why does this investigation show closed with 298 complaints? why are those of us complaining not being taken seriously? the acceleration problem started with just a few and escalated. why can we not take care of this problem now before people are injured? and last, why does a safety issue such as this that should be considered high priority take so long to get something done? i am in sales so i drive a lot of miles and have owned several different vehicles this is the first time i have ever been concerned regarding my safety and that of others around me while operating my vehicle due to an issue i cannot control such as this.

Reported in: FORNEY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact noticed a strong smell within the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technicians removed the carpet and parts of the roof and found dead mice. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 13,000. updated 03/05/12*lj

Reported in: COLCHESTER CT || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EEXAJ

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. while driving various speeds, the contact stated the vehicle would move from side to side any either direction without moving the steering wheel. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was notified. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 8,743 and the failure mileage was 4,000. updated 02/06/12*bf the consumer stated the vehicle would wander into the next lane. updated 03/07/12

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

SUSPENSION

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact was driving 60 mph when the vehicle begin to accelerate abnormally to 80 mph. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test where the dealer advised the contact that the diagnostic did not generate any failure codes for the vehicle. the contact did not call the manufacturer and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 32,000.

Reported in: RICHMOND ME || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EE2A9

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

vehicle stability control light flashing, engine light is on, vehicle is revving too fast, accelerator has no response. toyota dealer informed me about the throttle is defected & they have no fix for it. they may have to contact toyota corporate for fix. i have done previous recall on it also. i think the vehicle is defected "lemon". toyota should replace the vehicle or reimburse me the whole amount.

Reported in: DUBLIN CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: DUBLIN CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: DUBLIN CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the driver attempted to decelerate as the engine rpms increased rapidly. the contact mentioned that in order to stop the vehicle, the driver had to shift into neutral and engage the emergency brakes since the brake pedal failed to respond. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 35,000.

Reported in: PINETOPS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

car has been feeling strange at 60mph - pulls to left sometimes and if the wind blows it feels like its going to loose traction. today this happened with some rain on the road care lost traction pulled left hit a transfer truck - spun around in the road into a hill and rolled. car is totaled and my wife was lucky not to have been killed. the back of the car is gone! if this happens in the wind people are going to get killed in the rain. this needs fixed.

Reported in: LINCOLNTON NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE4AC

STEERING

Reported in: LINCOLNTON NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE4AC

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

i was driving at about 35 mph on a road that has a speed limit of 45 mph. i went to stop for a line of traffic when i pushed my brake pedal the brake went to the floor. it didn't even slow me down. i hit the suv in front of me then my car (with my foot still on the brake) accelerated forward and hit the suv again and again before coming to a complete stop. i have had my car into the dealership 3 prior occasions to get the same condition fixed. i bought my car from said dealership, brand new, a little over a year ago. *js

Reported in: POWELL OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i have made complaints do the dealership during multiple 5000 mile check ups on my brake grinding. when stopping on uneven surfaces or wet surface my brakes will periodically make a grinding noise which i can feel a vibration up through the pedal that shakes my leg. passengers can feel and hear these incidence as well. however, the dealership cannot duplicate this problem when the vehicle is being serviced and therefore they see no problem. on today's visit i have requested a brake system check which i was informed that the only thing they could find was the abs when pressing brakes hard. however this incident happens to me when i am coming to a slow stop not when drastically pressing the brakes. i was not satisfied with this and there was nothing more they could say but this is what it is and there's nothing they do about it.

Reported in: ALABASTER AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE2AC

STEERING

we purchased a used certified 2010 corolla about a month ago and soon discovered that it took constant adjustments in steering to keep the car tracking straight on the expressway. i researched online and found many serious complaints about this car's steering as well as a "fix" offered by toyota to replace the power steering computer assembly (t-sb-0140-10). we took the car to the dealer and had the new one put in. the day after it was done, we drove approximately 230 miles round trip, almost all of it on the freeway. we were pleased to find that the steering was good and the car tracked straight. two days later, we did the same trip and immediately knew something was totally different. the steering was suddenly far worse than before the fix. it felt like we were hydroplaning, drifting, and floating side to side, and i had to concentrate fully on keeping the car in my lane. it felt much like driving on a wet, slippery surface. i drove awhile before exiting the freeway so my wife could take it for a "test drive". she said it was downright scary. then my college-age son gave it a whirl. he agreed about the scary part, saying it was completely wrong. he finally pulled into a rest stop and we turned the car off for the first time in about eighty miles since we had been switching "test" drivers with the engine running. when we resumed driving from the rest area, the steering was fine. it was completely different than ten minutes before. that was the end of our two-handed, white knuckle driving session. we continued to our destination and then back home with normal steering. we've owned toyotas since 1978. this is our fifth corolla. we have never experienced anything like this in our lives, in any car. in our case, this came out of the blue, right after we thought things were good. there's something going on with the corolla steering that demands a real fix.

Reported in: TOLEDO OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

2010 toyota corolla. consumer writes in regards to toyota instant warning light appearing on the dashboard *tgw the consumer stated warning lighting was related to a tire problem. updated 05/08/12 updated 05/17/12 udpated 06/05/12

Reported in: OAK PARK MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

Reported in: OAK PARK MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

the vehicle has developed steering issues at about 39000 miles. i am finding that the steering is oversensitive. you must constantly correct the steering at all speeds, it takes a lot of concentration to drive down the road and stay in your lane. i am concerned that this may also get the attention of law enforcement assuming that one is driving under the influence. i have owned three corollas and have never had this issue. tires are wearing normally however. *

Reported in: ROCKY MOUNT VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

POWER TRAIN

as i was driving on hwy, i suddenly lost my power steering and i had power steering light, vsc and slippery car light cam on. from that point on i didn't have power steering, it was difficult to drive since it was hard to turn. thank god that i didn't get involve in wreck. when i took it momentum toyota dealer in tulsa and explained what happened, service advisor said that since it has almost 45,000 it is not covered under warranty. when i called to toyota customer service and express my safety concern, they said if it is concern that i need to get it fixed and pay out of pocket since it has about 45000 miles on it. i also informed them that it is well know issue on and there are alot of people having issue with power steering, he said i am sorry you vehicle is out side the warranty and we will not cover it.

Reported in: BIXBY OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

STEERING

Reported in: BIXBY OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: BIXBY OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated was exiting a residential driveway when the steering wheel became abnormally heavy and she was unable to maneuver the vehicle. the failure recurred numerous times but sporadically. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however no assistance was given. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.

Reported in: RESEDA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the transmission failed. the contact stated that the vehicle would shift into two gears at the same time. when that occurred, the transmission fluid overheated and boiled out onto the exhaust pipe. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and the dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 30,120.

Reported in: FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

SERVICE BRAKES

any time you go over any bump or hit any pothole, the brakes become very spongy feeling. when you push the breaks, they feel very bumpy (almost like there are rocks in between the drum and the pads and it makes a grinding noise. sometimes it even acts like it doesn't want to stop at all. as soon as you left off of them and reapply them, it is fine. it only happens if you go over something that is bumpy that causes any kind of jolt to the car. we took it to the dealer but they could not duplicate the problem. i am about to take it back again because it is still doing it.

Reported in: PFLUGERVILLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EE3A9

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently and jerked forward. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times and the contact was informed that the torque converter was seizing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and sent an engineer to examine the vehicle. the engineer advised that the vehicle was operating as designed. the failure mileage was 9,258. ..updated 09-19-12 *bf the consumer stated the gas pedal is too sensitive. it is difficult to maintain low speeds. the vehicle was once recalled for this problem. the consumer feels the problem still exists. updated 09/21/2012 *js

Reported in: WHEATON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Reported in: WHEATON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: WHEATON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated suddenly. the failure recurred whenever the contact was driving 20-25 mph and removing pressure from the accelerator pedal. the contact stated that the vehicle had to be shifted into neutral with the brakes applied for ten to fifteen seconds in order for the engine to idle. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 10v023000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal) in december 2010. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was told that since the failure did not occur when they had the vehicle in their possession, they were unable to assist. the failure mileage was 37,000.

Reported in: MOBILE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

this vehicle uses a drive by wire (dwb) accelerator. when you press on the gas the car lurches forward. this happened on a rental car in 2010 and still is a problem on the used toyota i purchased. when i contacted toyota they stated there was no recall information. they asked me to have the vehicle diagonized at my expense, which i refused to do. this is a problem and based on information on the net others are having the same problem. i have owned many cars and not one has had such a touchy pedal.

Reported in: TUALATIN OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reported in: TUALATIN OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: TUALATIN OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while parking the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated crashing into the back of a house. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle had been repaired under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 10v023000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). the vehicle was destroyed. no injuries were reported. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not inspected. the failure and current mileage was 25,000. updated 11/29/12*lj updated 12/03/12

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

SERVICE BRAKES

when braking engine speeds up, having the impression of loss of control. the condition can be replicated if my foot is resting on the extreme right edge of the brake pad and then applying the pressure to the brakes. when braking, my shoe comes in contact with the accelerator depressing it slightly, speeding up the engine. the driver's immediate reaction is to apply more pressure to the brakes, exacerbating the problem. the problem is easily solved by increasing the height difference between the brake pedal and the accelerator simply by changing the thickness of the brake pedal pad. i have tested my toyota avalon 1998 for this condition and find that there is no similar problem with that vehicle.

Reported in: KINGSPORT TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while traveling 45 mph, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. the contact shifted into neutral where he was able to slow down and pull into a nearby parking lot. the vehicle was restarted and the accelerator pedal returned to normal position. the vehicle was driven to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue. the failure mileage was 16,426 and the current mileage was unavailable.

Reported in: UNION PIER MI || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDKB20U183

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

i am driving my car going approx. 45 - 55miles a hour when suddenly the check engine light comes on. when this occurs the car gradually begins to slow down and will not allow me to accelerate. i can press the pedal down but the car does not read that i am pressing the pedal. stability control light begins to blink and car gradually comes to a full stop. when i pull over the rpms are revving above 1 rpm but i am not pressing the gas. this has been going on and the dealer simply told one time i needed a new battery. i bought it from them. they said your alternator is bad and i replaced it and check engine and stability light come on again. i shouldn't have so many problem with a car that was bought brand new and is not even 2yrs old.

Reported in: KISSIMMEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: KISSIMMEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

ENGINE

Reported in: KISSIMMEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that the driver was traveling at an unknown speed and crashed into a curb. the front driver and passenger side air bags deployed. in addition, the rear and side curtain air bags also deployed. the driver sustained injuries to the face as the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed of the incident. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure and current mileage was 98,000.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

first, the trunk stopped opening from the inside. also, the vsc off light, check engine light, and traction light all came on at the same time while i was driving and i have no idea why. the gas cap was on tightly, the fuel levels were right, there was no need for an oil change, and the car is only 2 1/2 years old in which i did not do any wreckless driving.

Reported in: JONESBORO GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: JONESBORO GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

Reported in: JONESBORO GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Reported in: JONESBORO GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EEXAZ

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated while driving approximately 2 to 3 mph into a driveway, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle shut off completely smoke and sparks were present in the engine; the vehicle caught fire and the vehicle exploded. the police and fire department were contacted and a report was filed. the manufacturer offered to pick up the vehicle and investigate the failure. they also advised her that it would take 30 days at which time she would receive a letter regarding their findings. approximately a month later she received a letter from the manufacturer stating that there were no defective parts and her claim was denied. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that when the brakes was depressed, there would be a pulsation and a grinding noise coming from the front and rear brakes. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 5,000. updated 01/30/13*lj updated 1/31/2013*js

Reported in: SOUTH EUCLID OH || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EE4AJ

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that after shifting into reverse, the vehicle erroneously accelerated forward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 106,000. .... updated 02-20-13 *bf updated 02/21/2013 *js

Reported in: KENDALL PARK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: KENDALL PARK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

AIR BAGS

experienced a car accident on 1/28/2013, the car has been estimated as totaled as per all state car insurance. my issue and concern is that the air bags did not deploy, although the vehicle was hit in both the front and back into the guard rail on the highway. please investigate if this is a safety issue, or if the sensor did not pick up the crash.

Reported in: BAYSIDE NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE0AC

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that his brake boosters failed. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic and was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v338000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the failure and current mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: COLOMA WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds and parking the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated to higher speeds without warning. as a result, the contact crashed into a building and sustained injuries to the nose and right breast from the impact of the air bag and seat belt. the police were contacted and a report was filed. the vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic, where it was pending an investigation. the manufacturer was contacted the contact was awaiting a response. the failure and current mileages were approximately 64,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: PHOENIX CITY AL || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, she abruptly applied the brakes in order to avoid crashing into a deer and the brakes seized, causing the vehicle to slide across the road. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that they could not diagnose the cause of failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 30,000.

Reported in: CORINTH KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

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.

Reported in: SUWANEE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

AIR BAGS

the toyota was going aprox 60mps in slow lane of nys interstate 84 and was rear ended by another vehicle and was pushed into a guardrail at side of interstate. toyota has extensive damage to rear and front ( car is totaled). driver side air bag did not deploy on toyota upon impact with guard rail. as a result of impact from the rear and the front, driver of the toyota received laceration which required stitches, swelling and black a blue marks to facial and nose area, and a head concussion which required a 3 day stay at a hospital. the issue and concern is non-deployment of driver side air bag on the toyota at that rate of speed. new york state police has an accident report.

Reported in: WALDEN NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE7AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that the brakes were applied as she approached a traffic stop. however, the vehicle accelerated independently with a substantial increase in engine rpms. the vehicle failed to decelerate and the contact crashed into another vehicle. the front passenger sustained minor injuries to the chest and the contact sustained a bruise to the left arm as the front air bag deployed. a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was towed to a collision center. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 10v023000 (vehicle speed control) however, the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 33,000. updated 05/08/13*lj

Reported in: ASHLAND KY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that the traction control and check engine lights illuminated and the vehicle failed to shift out of third gear. the contact stated that after letting the vehicle sit for a while, it functioned normally. the contact also stated that the starter tried to restart the vehicle after it was started and it made and loud noise. the contact also mentioned that the failure was intermittent. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 85,000.

Reported in: WOLCOTT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE4AC

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: WOLCOTT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE4AC

AIR BAGS

the driver-side airbag failed to deploy in a side-impact collision. the estimated speed of impact was between 40 & 45 mph, directly striking between the driver door and the front driver-side wheel. toyota corporate customer service center was contacted, and replied that the system performed as designed. while not an expert in airbag design and operation, i cannot imagine a more clear-cut situation where the airbag should have deployed to protect the occupants. the vehicle has been declared "totaled" by the insurance company, but photos of the vehicle are available.

Reported in: DUMFRIES VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

SERVICE BRAKES

when using brakes i feel grinding or scrubbing sound,and car would vibrate and slow to stop, pulling car toward left when stopping. i took it to toyota dealer i bought it from, reported complaint asked them to check brakes,(this was with my routine service care). after they finished with call i had to ask about my brake complaint the man said nothing wrong,i told him that it didn't happen every time i used brakes but frequently.also i was not using car alot due to injury. i'm not sure about exact miles or time frame but i was still under my 2 year free service plan. then a month after my service plan ended i had car serviced, i complained again about brakes, after they finished with my car, i had to ask again about my brakes the man said "oh,they need to be changed but it can wait to next service time and you will need tires then. i didn't wait to next service time, due to planned to have surgery. i got brakes changed at local brake shop, even after that, i still have times brakes grind etc...brakes changed a year ago and the grinding getting worse. i just drive to take son to and from school and ball, doctor appts.my older son went to get groceries for me yesterday he said my steering wheel shaking. i'm disappointed with the service department, i don't feel like they listened or even checked the brakes because i had to ask the findings, he would say what i stated above but he does not go back to garage area.

Reported in: GRIMESLAND NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i recently purchase a 2010 corolla. the car does not handle well at highway speeds. when driving the car veers to the left and right with a need to correct the position of the car. going at highway speeds and having your car sway from side to side is scary and it makes you feel that you can crash at any moment if you don't correct the steering wheel fast enough.

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i was driving at approx. 65 mph and due to an off-center feeling and a lax steering wheel, lost control of my vehicle. under no fault of my own i subsequently crashed into a guard rail, spun across lanes of traffic, and did not have any airbags deploy despite losing my front bumper, front bumper support beam, radiator, fans, headlight, had my door pinned in, hood crushed, and missing my passenger headlight. the vehicle was not totaled since no frame damage was done and none of the airbags deployed.

Reported in: JOHNSTOWN PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

AIR BAGS

Reported in: JOHNSTOWN PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, a burning odor and smoke emitted from the driver's side door control switch. the contact stated that he disconnected the switch as a temporary remedy to prevent a possible fire. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician diagnosed that the master switch needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to cover half of the repair costs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 31,800.

Reported in: HOMESTEAD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BE4EE4AC

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: HOMESTEAD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BE4EE4AC

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact attempted to decelerate while driving approximately 50 mph but the vehicle failed to stop. the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the contact sustained neck and chest injuries. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v123000 (equipment). the approximate failure and current mileage was unknown.

Reported in: TONALEA AZ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

EQUIPMENT

Reported in: TONALEA AZ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE4AZ

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the front passenger side of the vehicle began to vibrate violently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated both front struts were leaking oil. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. updated 7/15/13 *cn

Reported in: OXFORD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE9AC

STEERING

highway driving is like the wind is blowing hard and blowing the car all over the place. the car wanders around the road and makes steering very difficult and dangerous.

Reported in: OVIEDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

the gas pedal suck to the floor when accelerating with the cruise control on. i pulled off road, put car in neutral and shut motor off. gas pedal was still stuck to floor. tried pulling pedal up to no avail. turned ignition to the on position and pedal still stuck. after stomping it several times gas pedal unstuck. you could here something underneath the hood release it. definitely not a floor mat problem!!

Reported in: ROSMAN NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE0AC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: ROSMAN NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE0AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while sitting idle, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the contact was unable to stop the vehicle until it crashed into a ditch. the contact stated that the engine was still running, the rpms were high and the tires were spinning after the incident. there were no injuries. the vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v017000 (vehicle speed control) where the dealer installed a re-enforcement bar to prevent possible acceleration. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 15,000.

Reported in: GAITHERSBURG MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE3AC

STEERING

there was no incident as of this date however there could be if something is not done. my 2010 toyota corolla has a glitch in the power steering and toyota does not have a recall on it in the united states. i have seen an article in the paper regarding toyota recalling 185,000 vehicles in japan and europe due to a power steering glitch. i have spoken to toyota in california about my car and my concern but they just take my information and say that they'll put it on record. this is not acceptable to me. i know of another customer of village cadillac and toyota in homosassa, florida (which is where my car was serviced) had the same problem. also the previous owner of my toyota expressed a concern about the power steering. i do know that toyota changed the power steering to an electrical type power steering in late 2009 but changed it back to their old system by late 2010, this tells me they knew there was a problem and this is 2013 and there's been no recall yet. does someone have to die first? i really would appreciate your help in this matter.

Reported in: HOMOSASSA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

after starting the engine and driving approximately 100 feet, the dashboard lights: abs, anti skid symbol, battery and oil lamp appeared. lost power steering, windshield wipers ceased, it was raining heavily. drove approximately 6 miles to home. the next morning, car started without any issues, drove approximately 100 feet, the same lights appeared and power steering again ceased. able to drive approximately 5 miles to work. made an appointment with dealership for after work. car immediately started with the above mentioned lights appearing again and without power steering. drove approximately 2 miles, all power in car stopped, and car immediately stopped. was unable to restart car, car was towed to dealership, where the service member stated the car needed a new alternator. when asked why this would occur with only 25000 miles, the service department was unable to give me a response. the alternator was costly. i am the original owner, purchased this car in july, 2009. service my car regularly as suggested in manual at a toyota dealership. i am disappointed with needing such a costly repair as i have never experienced this in the past with other makes of cars. all of which i have owned for 8 to 10 years each.

Reported in: YARDLEY PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EE6A9

ENGINE

Reported in: YARDLEY PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EE6A9

STEERING

Reported in: YARDLEY PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EE6A9

AIR BAGS

i made a left hand turn and was hit on the front passenger side. the force of the hit spun my car in a full circle, damaged the entire front of the frame, knocked off the front bumper, caused the trunk to open, and caused severe damage spanning the whole front end of the car including the driver's side door which i was unable to open. during this accident, the airbags did not deploy. the estimated cost for repair for my corolla was 13,000 dollars.

Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6A2

WHEELS

Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6A2

STEERING

Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6A2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i was driving to work when suddenly thick smoke started appearing from the driver's side power window switch. i immediately pulled over and got out of the car. the smoke had the typical smell of burning plastic and the front passenger window slowly opened on its own. after 5 minutes, the smoke stopped and i continued to my office as it was nearby. later in the evening, upon removing the switch, the melted plastic was clearly visible. one of the switches on the panel does not depress anymore due the melting of the plastic. the switch that does not depress is for the front passenger window and it has been open since friday july 19th because the problem has not been fixed yet. i am aware of a recall for the exact same issue however, it is for corolla models up to 2009 and since mine is a 2010 model, toyota refuses to address this situation.

Reported in: OLD BRIDGE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Reported in: OLD BRIDGE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

car spun out of control crossing three lanes , the steering wheel was hard to control spinning right and left as i struggled to maintain control the vehicle .

Reported in: MACON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE8AC

STEERING

car spun out of control crossing three lanes , the steering wheel was hard to control spinning right and left as i struggled to maintain control the vehicle .

Reported in: MACON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE8AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2010 toyota corolla. consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle became uncontrollable as he was parking in a parking lot. the consumer stated no matter how hard he tried, the vehicle accelerated and would not stop. as a result, he struck some shopping carts, that damaged another vehicle. the consumer received a recall notice on october 28, 2010. he took the vehicle took the dealer, where they replaced the actuator. updated 08/15/13

Reported in: AMHERST NY || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

the problem is with braking system or brake in my toyota corolla 2010. i step on the brake pedal when i was driving at 25mph speed at local street, but the brake pedal just got froze couldn't push further. then i tried to pull up the brake handle but the handle was totally loose, all light on the board went on, then i have to turn off the key to force the engine stop before i almost hit the other car front of me.after 5 mins i restart my car, it turned out normal. it's very terrible experiences. i was lucky this time, it could cause to death accident. i send the car to toyota dealer where i bought the car originally. they checked the car and told me there is nothing wrong, also charged me to pay for the checking.this car is beyond the safe to drive, i don't know it will happened again.

Reported in: SHORELINE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while stopped with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a tree. the driver of the vehicle was transported to the hospital via ambulance for treatment of injuries to the jaw. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was not filed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 11,000.

Reported in: COLUMBUS GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on monday july 29,2013 while i was set on 70 mph cruise control, my toyota corolla suddenly surged forward. i have no idea how fast it made the car go ,but i have never been in anything going that fast. i had to take the car into the grass median to avoid hitting another car when the brakes would not stop my car. we still flew down the grass median like a speed boat hitting waves, we were bouncing, the car was bouncing, i had severe cramps and stabbing across my lower kidney area when we finally came to a stop. i had to hold the brake pedal to the floor for what seemed like eternity. before it finally stopped. i reported the incident in great detail to toyota corporate and my case was #1307291802.(this case # is no longer valid) i was told at that time if i felt safe, i could take it to my dealer in d.m.,iowa where i leased the car in 2010, or if i felt unsafe, i could take it to adams toyota in lee's summit, missouri. then, my daughter-in-law called adams on my behalf and they gave her an entirely new case number because the first rep who took the report did not understand there was damage .my new case # is 1308011967. i felt i never want to be in that corolla again, so i did take it to adams and they provided me with a scion rental to get back to home and work in iowa. toyota has inspected the car and has up to 30 days to give me their report. i am to receive a copy of the data imaging extracted from the black box also.

Reported in: DES MOINES IA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE4AC

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: DES MOINES IA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE4AC

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while parking the vehicle at low speeds, the steering system malfunctioned, making it difficult for the contact to maneuver the vehicle. the did not take the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the contact did not call the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 38,426.

Reported in: LENEXA KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was on the highway going about 70mph. my exit was coming up on the right side so i put my foot on the brake to slow down. however the brake stuck and the vehicle wouldn't slow down, it kept going. i had the cruise control on, and usually if i brake without first turning it off it slows down, but that didn't happen. so i turned the cruise control off but nothing happened. my car kept going. i pushed down on the brake, but that made the car accelerate even more. i checked to make sure the pedal wasn't stuck, it wasn't, but i knew that wasn't the problem because my car was accelerating when i was hitting the brake. luckily there was no one in front of me because i was going over 110mph. i sped at this speed for quite a ways maybe 3/4 of a mile. i thought i was going to die and had my phone in my had to call 911. i kept pushing on the brake since i didn't know what else to do (this of course made me go faster and faster). the brake wouldn't go down though. i didn't understand what was happening. it was like stuck? finally i heard my accelerate pop. and the car started to decelerate.

Reported in: CEDAR RAPIDS IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE3AC

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: CEDAR RAPIDS IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE3AC

SEAT BELTS

i got in the car to run an errand. the seatbelt wouldn't buckle to hold me in safely. i press it in and it just won't stay in place.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

SUSPENSION

premature wear of front struts. needed both front struts replaced at 50,000 miles. per the service department at the dealership the front driver side strut was completely blown out. *js

Reported in: NORTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

VISIBILITY/WIPER

i was driving slowly through a school zone and suddenly my driver's side sun visor fell down. it now swings loosely and won't stay up. the car is less than three years old and only has 40k miles. the dealer said they are replacing camry's but not corolla's. they are probably the same thing.

Reported in: OLD HICKORY TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

my toyota corolla 2010 car has manual transmission. when i drove at about 35mph on city street and hit brake pedal, engine suddenly roared to 8000rpm. i depressed the clutch fully, turned off engine, hit hard the brake pedal,turned left to median; the car hit hard the median curb and stopped partly in left lane. after several attempts on pedals and turned on engine, it still roared in the first several tries. the car eventually worked normally after 10 minutes and no injury happened. i never let the engine run over 5000rpm even when i tested the car and engine; my maximal running rpm is about 3000. this 8000rpm should not be from my operation. i was not convinced on 'stick pedal" or "floor mat" cause for this case. the sequence "turned off engine, braked" might be good to "braked to stop and turned off engine" because it is too hard to brake with engine off. but, when you hear the scary 8000rpm roaring engine, the first reaction is turn it off. i have scheduled an appointment with dealer.

Reported in: FAIRFAX VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: FAIRFAX VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE8AZ

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

prematurely failing: struts (repaired summer of 2013), water pump (repaired 10/15/13), brakes (repaired 10/15/13), and alternator (yet to be repaired).

Reported in: OXFORD OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

prematurely failing: struts (repaired summer of 2013), water pump (repaired 10/15/13), brakes (repaired 10/15/13), and alternator (yet to be repaired).

Reported in: OXFORD OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

prematurely failing: struts (repaired summer of 2013), water pump (repaired 10/15/13), brakes (repaired 10/15/13), and alternator (yet to be repaired).

Reported in: OXFORD OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

prematurely failing: struts (repaired summer of 2013), water pump (repaired 10/15/13), brakes (repaired 10/15/13), and alternator (yet to be repaired).

Reported in: OXFORD OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

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 consumer also stated the vehicle would hesitate at times, and it wouldn't accelerate. there was a burning smell coming from the vehicle, an issue with the ignition and the front end.

Reported in: ACCOKEEK MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

SUSPENSION

Reported in: ACCOKEEK MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

ENGINE

Reported in: ACCOKEEK MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: ACCOKEEK MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2010 toyota corolla. consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration problems. *smd

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

hi, i [xxx] the owner of toyota corolla 2010 (license plate: [xxx], licensed with the state of maryland vin no: [xxx]), residing at [xxx], while trying to park in my residential apartments at the above mentioned address (at a speed of 3-5 mph), applied the brakes and all of a sudden it caused an unintended acceleration and i hit the huge metallic trash bins in front of me at a very high speed on october 28th, 2013. the airbags did not deploy, but the front of my car got damaged heavily. it has been towed away by my insurance company geico to one of their body shops. my left ear and neck are in great pain since then and my wife tejaswi peri who was the passenger along with me suffered left knee sprain. we have been in a state of utter shock and dismay since this incident as this was completely unexpected. i have been a safe driver since the past 7 years and have never had any accidents, violations etc. also i never mistook the gas pedal for the brake during my whole driving career and i use only one leg for this purpose. my vehicle when i purchased in 2010 was inspected 2-3 times for this and other issues by the dealer/toyota. the initial estimates as per my insurance agent are several grand (dollars) and the damage to the car is extensive. the insurance company's body shop is working on it. please see the attachments that show the car was taken to the toyota dealer within a few months of purchasing it for acceleration problems and also the edr reports, service statement showing that this model is a part of a open recall service by toyota. i opened a case with toyota usa headquarters about the unintended acceleration that caused the accident yesterday. the case# is [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: GREENBELT MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: GREENBELT MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: GREENBELT MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE2AZ

SERVICE BRAKES

brake application not engaged until we press the brake more than half way. this is increasing chances of accident that brake is not applied as driver wants it.

Reported in: ALPHARETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was driving my 2010 toyota corolla uphill and it felt as if i slid/slipped a little on the road, which was not slippery. the vsc off light and check engine light both started flashing on and off...and it seemed as if i lost power. finally regained power to a normal speed but lights still flashing and power lost again. this happened for the first time on sunday night. then didnt occur again until wednesday afternoon. same thing driving along normally and it felt as if my vehicle was going to shutdown please help.

Reported in: FLEMINGSBURG KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

at speeds over 45 the vehicle wanders in lanes and gives a "out of control" feeling on the freeway. more noticeable on concrete roadways. this has been an ever increasing problem since vehicle was purchased used from dealer river view auto sales in lake havasu arizona on 09-19-2013 with an estimated 75000 miles (original odo reading not disclosed on dealer documents).

Reported in: RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

VISIBILITY/WIPER

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that the driver's side sun visor separated from the holder due to defective material and obstructed the driver's view. the sun visor was not replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 43,000.

Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while attempting to park, the engine rpms increased excessively as the vehicle accelerated without warning. the failure was recurring. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 26,700.

Reported in: FRAMINGHAM MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

SERVICE BRAKES

i was driving in the morning on a very cold day and was driving around 30mph. i applied the brakes as i could see the stop light about 200 feet just came on. when i applied the brakes, the abs brakes locked up and it took the entire 200 feet to finally get the car to stop.

Reported in: PORT MONMOUTH NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE4AC

SERVICE BRAKES

i was driving on the interstate and took an exit. attempted to apply the brakes, and there was a grinding noise. the vehicle did not stop and hit another vehicle at the stoplight.

Reported in: BRENTWOOD MO || Crash: Y || VIN #:

STEERING

at highway speeds (55-70 mph) vehicle can't be driven on a straight line. as soon as you think it is going straight, it veers either to the right or left forcing constant corrections of the steering wheel. sometimes you find yourself micro correcting it from side to side trying to find the center. i can categorize this issue as very distracting as too much attention is being diverted only to keep this car inside safe distances from other cars.

Reported in: LAKE WORTH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2t1bu4ee1ac

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i stopped at a red light. several engine lights started blinking. when the light turned green, my car would only move very slowly. i was lucky enough to get through the light with oncoming traffic and then coast downhill to a residential area. i had just gotten off of a 4-lane divided highway. i had to have the car towed to my toyota dealership. they told me that my engine control module had short-circuited and replaced it in the next two days, the part # being 8966102f54. the car is running fine now. i'm scared though, that this might happen again, or that it could have happened at high speed, or that my teenage daughters would have panicked in the situation and may have been hit while going through the green light. thanks for your help.

Reported in: SAVAGE MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

i was driving and the person in front of me had hit their brakes due to the cars in front of them hitting the brakes due to a red light. i then hit my brakes as well and the car didn't stop, i pumped the brakes a few times and still had no brakes. my husband had panicked and pulled the emergency brake and the car still did not stop. my car then hit the vehicle in front of us which in turn cause a chain reaction for the other 3 vehicles involved. if my brakes would not have failed, i would have been able to stop in time before smashing into the back of the vehicle in front of me. my car is now a "total loss" and i am out of a vehicle. i am just glad that no one was seriously hurt.

Reported in: HANOVER PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE2AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

gas pores out of the tank when filled. gas pedal sticks.

Reported in: CARROLLTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6A7

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

gas pores out of the tank when filled. gas pedal sticks.

Reported in: CARROLLTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6A7

SERVICE BRAKES

brakes make a rapid thumping sound and are ineffective when applied at the time the car is driving over bumps, holes, or imperfections on the road surface. the road surface has to be completely smooth for the breaks to work properly. this is cause for a potential accident.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE7AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated while driving 5 mph, the vehicle accelerator pedal became stuck which made her lose control and crash into another vehicle. a police report was filed and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was unknown. updated 6/10/14*cn

Reported in: OTIS ORCHARDS WA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

WHEELS

the car suddenly stopped and soon caught fire by itself when i was driving on 101 & lawrence express, california. report shown by insurance company said "found cyl #1 rod is bent and has punctured the eng. block causing oil to leak also the block impacted the ac compressor possibly causing the veh to catch fire melting the ac compressor harness,rf wheel speed harness,front bumper,wheel and wheel liner.no other failures seen or demo" this happened a week after i had my car inspected and maintained. tried to reach toyota, but they are not responding.

Reported in: SUNNYVALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

ENGINE

Reported in: SUNNYVALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE9AZ

STRUCTURE:BODY

i opened my trunk to place something inside and the trunk closed on me and hurt my back. this happened before and fortunately my grandaughter was able to stop it before it hit my back.this happens often when it is windy outside. the trunk never stays up and this can be very dangerous.

Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

SEAT BELTS

all i remember is feeling scared..and began to pray...as the vehicle accelerated to uncontrollable speeds, and not being able to stop..

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE2AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

all i remember is feeling scared..and began to pray...as the vehicle accelerated to uncontrollable speeds, and not being able to stop..

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE2AC

AIR BAGS

all i remember is feeling scared..and began to pray...as the vehicle accelerated to uncontrollable speeds, and not being able to stop..

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE2AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while driving on route 30 east in pa, i experienced a scenario where i was on cruise control and pressed the brake. the car continued to accelerate at it's speed and subsequent pressings of the brakes did not slow the car. i shifted the car into neutral and the brakes still were not slowing the car enough. i had to drive into the left shoulder and grass beyond that in order to slow the car down enough to let other cars pass so i could go into the right lane. the next business i took my car to the dealer and after driving 7 miles and looking for error codes, reported that they "could not reproduce the issue". my car already had all the fixes for the unintended acceleration issue that toyota had a number of recalls for done in december 2013. this issue needs to be further investigated by toyota because if the reported fixes do not work, then there could be a significant number of accidents/fatalities yet to come. i never had experienced this issue before.

Reported in: QUAKERTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: QUAKERTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: QUAKERTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that she experienced difficulty removing the key from the ignition. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 25,000. the vin was not available.

Reported in: DORCHESTER CENTER MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i've been driving this vehicle now for almost 5 yrs. since the day i got into it, the thing walks the highway (40 mph+) continually. on a trip over two hours, you start to get exhausted from the continous weaving abck and forth, like a side wind keeps alternating from left to right to left to right ect... alignments, new tires, ect changes nothing... something is definitely wrong with either the design of the front end, or the steering. i just want to add my name to the complaints, before this problem is actually proven to be faulty and kills multiple victims. after 70k, tired of a vehicle which wears on one's nerves...

Reported in: OKLAHOMA CITY OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

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..!

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE2AC

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE2AC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE2AC

SERVICE BRAKES

at speeds over 50 mph the 2010 corolla s has steering wander - does not hold center very well - constantly haft to correct direction to keep it straight - gets tiring after a while - just figured there was nothing i could do about it so i just lived with problem until reading an article about the nhtsa checking into problem so i told craig covey in service dept. at dry ridge toyota in ky. about problem ( oct - 2013 ) and he said he would check into it and see if toyota would offer a fix - no response from toyota after over 6 months its now ( may - 2014 ) i have checked back every month with craig but he says still nothing from toyota - so im now filing this complaint with nhtsa .......... also the speed control jerks car very hard as it reengages while going up a hill sometimes approx. 25 mph to 45 mph ......... also the antilock brakes cause the front end of the car to jump up and down when trying to stop on slick rainy or snow roads at slower speeds. thank you.

Reported in: CYNTHIANA KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: CYNTHIANA KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

STEERING

Reported in: CYNTHIANA KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

STRUCTURE:BODY

under certain limited conditions, the trunk doesn't hold open by itself. especially noticeable when parked facing uphill in owner's driveway. owner has unexpectedly been hit in the head several times while retrieving cargo because the trunk just comes down hard from the fully open position. several times when this happens, the latch area of the trunk lid has impacted owner's head. this latch is only covered by a small plastic piece, otherwise it's metal. the owner hasn't been injured, but it has caused them pain each time it happens. owner had it checked at a toyota dealer. they said it occurs because an aftermarket rear spoiler was installed by a prior owner. dealer says this aftermarket spoiler is too heavy, causing trunk not to stay open. dealer offered to remove spoiler for a fee. we've since discovered toyota has issued a tsb that tells dealers to replace one or both torsion bars for this condition. we'd like to nhtsa to review this & see if enough other complaints have been made to consider a recall.

Reported in: TUALATIN OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE1AC

SERVICE BRAKES

brakes grind and skip causing car to slide sideways

Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the brakes failed and caused her to crash into the rear of another vehicle. the contact sustained a fractured left hand and a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v338000(service brakes, hydraulic ) but did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall campaign. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Reported in: JUPITER FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE5AC

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: JUPITER FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE5AC

STEERING

2010 toyota corolla. consumer writes in regards to steering and other vehicle problems. *smd the consumer stated the skid light would come on at any time, even if she was driving slowly. when going around a corner, controlling the steering was somewhat of a problem. if it were snowing, or raining, the rear end would slide out to the point, the skid light would come on. there were times, when the vehicle would not start. *jb

Reported in: MANCHESTER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Reported in: MANCHESTER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

ENGINE

Reported in: MANCHESTER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: MANCHESTER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while parking, there was a sudden increase in engine rpms as the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the accelerator pedal also sank to the floor board. the contact depressed the brake pedal with force. however, the vehicle continued to accelerate and crashed into a parked vehicle. the contact suffered injuries to the back. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for further inspection. the failure and current mileage was 58,948.

Reported in: FLUSHING NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EEXAC

STEERING

my wife usually drives the car and has complained several times about the ride and steering of the car. on this day i was driving on a freeway at 60 mph when i noticed that car does feel loose and can become hard to control. i am a senior mechanical engineer and work on loads and dynamics in aerospace systems. the car feels like it has a poor steering system, and bounces back and forth in a dead band and becomes hard to control. this could be an explaination why the front tires wear at an excessively high rate.

Reported in: FRIENDSWOOD TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE3AZ

STEERING

i got a letter for spiral cable assembly recall..when i went to toyota dealer(2100 w maple lawn dr), he said dont have parts and does not received any information from toyota for this spiral cable recall fix. i wasted my 2hrs of time by travelling in traffic. need to know, when dealer will get parts and fix it.

Reported in: AUBURN HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number 14v168000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to become available. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Reported in: TEXAS CITY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE8AC

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond after several attempts. in addition, a vibration occurred when the brakes were engaged. the contact mentioned that the failure only occurred during cold weather temperatures. the failure recurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was unable to be replicated. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v338000 (service brakes). the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Reported in: ANN ARBOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE6AZ

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. . the contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into reverse on several occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EE2AJ

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

trunk for 2010 corolla did not stay open when wife opened trunk to access items. lid edge hit bridge of her nose, causing a small cut, and swelling. developed to "racoon eyes" the same evening that lasted a few days. car was parked on slight incline. even on level surfaces, lid closes unexpectedly.

Reported in: HONOLULU HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE0AZ

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while parked and the key removed, the vehicle rolled away and crashed into a tree. there were no injuries reported. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

Reported in: WHITMAN WV || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTDBU4EE7AJ

ENGINE

upon purchasing this car from carmax on 02/2012 there had been constant transmission issues that were not being resolved from the dealership. i had gone in and tried having my transmission looked at three times a the carmax dealership all of which told me that nothing was wrong with my car. on 07/26/2014 my 2010 toyota's transmission failed and now needs a new one. this out of pocket expense is ridiculous for a car that was built in 2010 and for myself owning it for two years. both the toyota dealership and carmax dealership are not willing help assist the problem. i will never purchase a toyota car again.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE8AC

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE8AC

STEERING

when making a right turn out of a parking lot my steering wheel locked. i turned off the car for about 5 minutes and when i turned it back on everything was fine. it is important to note that no indicator lights came on. the next day i took the car over to the toyota dealership. at this point the steering was fine. the dealership charged me 99 dollars and did a diagnostic, which turned up nothing. assuming that the car was ok, and this steering wheel lock was just a one time thing i continued to drive the car as normal. a few days later the same thing happened. i went back to the dealer and they still couldn't find anything wrong. this steering lock keeps happening to me. the wheel locks, i turn off the car, i turn it back on and everything is fine. my biggest fear is that the wheel will lock in a place where i dont have the ability to pull over and turn the car off and on to get the wheel unlocked. after doing some research online i found that there are hundreds of people with the same problem. i contacted a independent mechanic who said the problem is most likely in the electric power steering motor. the part alone is about 1400 dollars. i know there are service bulletins out to dealers about the electronic power steering but i don't know if this is covered. i don't think its fair that i have to pay for a repair that is toyota's fault. there are multiple problems with toyota's and for that matter almost all car companies electronic power steering system. why are these system still allowed to be used. the only one to suffer in the consumer. anyway, my car is a 2010 toyota corolla le. please let me know is there is a recall or a service bulletin to fix this problem.

Reported in: STATEN ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE8AC

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that the driver seat could not be moved forward. it was difficult for the driver to reach the brake and accelerator pedals. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 48,500.

Reported in: SUFFERN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact heard a loud abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. the dealer stated that there was no remedy available for nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags). the dealer did not provide a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBU4EEXA9

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, he crashed into the rear of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was deemed as destryed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 64,000.

Reported in: FRIDLEY MN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE5AC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

about a week ago my passenger side window wouldn't roll up. today, i stopped my car at a rest stop and my driver side door started smoking. the wafted up through the windows and the window controlled button. i had to turn the car off because it was getting out of control. i turned the car off. waited. turned it back on and the smoke came out instantly. toyota has had a recall on their camrys with the same problem. corollas need to be added to the list. i'm suck in another state with a car that can catch on fire at any minute it seems

Reported in: NEWPORT NEWS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

AIR BAGS

tl-the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:14v168000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact has experienced a failure. the failure mileage was 50000. ss

Reported in: PORTAGE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE5AZ

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

tl-the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the traction control warning light illuminated intermittently and he would hear an abnormal noise. in addition, he would lose control of the vehicle. the contact would have to slow down to gain control of the vehicle and the traction control warning light would go off. the independent mechanic was not able to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 48,000. ne

Reported in: STANTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE4AC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i was driving my car down the highway going about 60mph and all of a sudden lost all engine power, with no warning, stutter, jolt or any sort of noise. i managed to coast to the shoulder but could not get my car to turn over and had to tow it away. obd code reader would not connect with on board computer. when cranking the engine there was no spark to the coils.

Reported in: ARNOLD MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: ARNOLD MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBU4EE1AZ

AIR BAGS

tl-the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. the contact stated that the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and the spiral cable needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 38,000. mf

Reported in: PITTSBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T1BU4EE6AC

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