Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 1996 Toyota Corolla.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Steering Wheel problems |
The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that during rainy weather, the steering wheel would turn independently and the vehicle would accelerate from left to right abnormally before straightening. During the failure, the contact depressed the brakes but to no avail until the vehicle came to a stop independently. The vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired for the failure. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileage was 47,000.
The vehicle's steering wheel is hard to maneuver, causing the vehicle to move slowly, making wider turns when turning.
Driving vehicle at speed of 5mph, went to turn the wheel and steering locked up, could not turn the wheel, causing the vehicle to hit the curb.