Power Steering Light On problems of the 2010 Toyota Corolla

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at approximate 40 mph, the steeling wheel locked up making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The electrical power steering warning light illuminated. In addition, while parked, the steering wheel locked up. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steer column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. Jo.

As I was driving on hwy, I suddenly lost my power stearing and I had power stearing light, vsc and slippery car light cam on. From that point on I didnt have power stearing, it was difficult to drive since it was hard to turn. Thank god that I didnt get invovle in wreck. When I took it momentum Toyota dealer in tulsa and explaned what happend, serivse advisor said that since it has almost 45,000 it is not covered under warrenty. 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 stearing, he said I am sorry you vehicle is out side the warrenty and we will not cover it.

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.

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.

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.