Power Steering Light On Problems of Toyota Corolla

The power steering light came on and when I tried to drive it it was like driving a manual steering. When on the highway it was like driving a tractor. Then when I got to where I was going it made a clicking noise when I tried to start it again. Then everything went dead. This is my only car and I am a retired teacher who spent her retirement money on this vehicle because I was told that it would be reliable.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2016 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still on the outside of the garage, when turning on the ignition the vehicle made an abnormal noise and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer has not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 75,500. Dp.

A number of times the past few months and most recent as of today when I first crank my car and start to drive the steering wheel is stiff and takes time before I can turn. Today a steering wheel light with ! point was on and wheel was stiff when first trying to leave. Its stationary when happening but fearful will happen when driving because it's happening more frequently.

Steering goes stiff with car running/stationary and steering warning light on longer than normal. Fearful problem will occur while moving.

Electronic power steering in my 2009 Toyota Corolla becomes noticeably loose and will drift to one side while driving. I notice the steering wheel become less responsive after pulling into/out of a driveway, over train tracks, pothole, anything that provides shock to the vehicle with throw off the steering control, but it could be a flat straight road and the vehicle will drift. The steering control is so loose that one must constantly be adjusting the steering wheel to prevent the vehicle from drifting. I had my alignment adjusted 3 times over the past 3 weeks thinking something may be wrong with it, but the technicians stated that alignment was within spec. I purchased new tires (and balanced tires) and the drifting still occurs. Found this technical service bulletin TSB-0140-10 and it is exactly the same drift like crosswind pushing the vehicle. I called a Toyota dealership and spoke to a service technician who stated that the authorized solutions was to replace the ecu with a different ecu part number, calibrate steering wheel centering and again align the wheels for the new ecu. If they give replace it with a different part number why isn't this a safety recall, since they are not replacing it with the same defective part number? someone at Toyota is clearly aware that the old part number is no good. If the vehicle steering goes out even slightly while the vehicle is in motion, why is that not considered a safety recall? no preventative maintenance can prevent this, only a Toyota service center can repair this. This would only be covered by Toyota warranty if the issue was reported within 36 months or 36000 miles, even though a settlement was reached with Toyota in July 2015 that closed the issue with the NHTSA. The Toyota dealership quoted me an out of pocket repair cost of $1200, for something that they know is a problem with the steering control.

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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.

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Unable to gradually and safely correct vehicle path. When attempting to correct path (stay in the center of my lane), a minute movement of the steering wheel over-corrects and much too quickly moves the vehicle in the direction you are attempting to steer. I have practiced making my steering movements even slighter, but this is much too tedious and one could very easily steer into oncoming traffic. Please note: this is not an issue at speeds below 45 mph, but is dangerous at speeds above 60 mph.

I have a 2011 Corolla le which has 12k miles on it. Till 12k everything was fine and I loved this car very much. While returning from a road trip (550 miles one way) I started noticing loosing control on the steering and the vehicle started wandering all over the lane. I thought it was due to the high winds on that day. But I got tired frequently due to this and had to take many breaks. Then I tried to reach some Toyota dealer on the way but they had no service due to easter Sunday. Somehow I managed to reach back to my home. It was really a dangerous drive especially when huge trucks were passing by. I took the vehicle to the dealer on the next day. They took the car and told me that there is nothing wrong with the vehicle. I couldn't agree to them. I took the car and again noticed the problem on high ways. After a week I took the car again to the same dealer and they told me that they verified the car with different set of drivers and couldn't find anything wrong with the steering. I called up Toyota and registered a complaint. But they said without report from the dealer they can't do anything. I took the vehicle to another dealer. They also repeated the same as no problem with the car. Now I am not sure what should I do to get this problem solved. I really feel that something to do with the steering and I am loosing control. Steering feels much lighter and looser than before and I feel it is dangerous especially on highways.

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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.

2009 Corolla seems to float all over the road and can't keep it straight. Just today the electric power steering sensor light came on. Until now I thought it may have been the wind or my tires. I purchased new tires but still the same problem of wondering all over the road. I experience this at all speeds.

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.

The electronic power steering in my 2009 Toyota Corolla is very light and too responsive. Since the vehicle was new, the steering requires constant slight corrections to maintain a straight line at highway speeds. Consumer reports also noted in their July 2008 issue in their review of the 2009 Corolla that "the steering is a bit light and rather vague on center. ".

The car oversteered and fishtailed yesterday when I was making a left turn. As a result, I almost crashed into another car in the lane to my right. I was going about 25 mph or less on dry, normal asphalt pavement, in normal weather conditions, after freeway driving in los angeles CA. In a separate incident, I found the steering to be dangerously vague when I was driving around 70 mph downhill on a steep and curvy mountain highway (I-15 in nevada, about 100 miles south of las vegas) in dark. The car was difficult to control, with the steering being extremely light and vague. I checked the wheel vs. Tire movement of my car. It doesn't appear to be an excessive freeplay issue -- in fact there was no freeplay. It appears that they made the steering way too light and, on top of it, very nonlinear -- that is very slow steering response at the center. Because of this the car doesn't immediately steer unless you turn the steering wheel about two inches. I'm sure Toyota did this with safety in mind -- so that the car can't be suddenly steered -- but the end result was unsafe steering instead. It's unsafe because the steering is so vague that people can unintentionally turn the steering wheel without not immediately changing the car's direction but then in a second or two car may veer out of control.

2009 Toyota Corolla steering is extremely light and requires constant correction to hold a straight line. Even on a calm day it is like driving in a heavy wind. On a windy day speed must be reduced to maintain control. If you run the tires at recommended pressure it is even more difficult to maintain control. About 32 lbs is optimum but still work. This way since purchase. If you lit the steering drift go too far a sudden correction causes an oversteer.

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.

Okay enough is enough. I drove on interstate 75 today in florida speed limit is 70mph. I was going between 65-70 and I came inches to hitting an 18wheeler, thankfully in my attempt to control the steering I slightly veered to the right and of course the Corolla veered a lot more to the right than I intended but at least there were no vehicles in that lane. God was with me. I am aware of my car's steering issue but I cannot drive at 30mph on a highway. Keeping the steering straight is a task all on its own. I'm focusing on the car not veering into another lane and causing a fatal accident when I should be focusing on the road and driving in a normal state rather then a panicky one. I drive this highway everyday and I have been close many times to hitting other vehicles. I really need this to be investigated I am becoming more and more scared every day on my drive to work. Driving in that state of mind is not safe. I'm considering my states lemon law petition program because its obvious that Toyota either doesn't care or probably to busy fixing their other flaws. I'm through with Toyota I just want them to take back their Corolla I can care less about the payments I've made. They need to take their car void my loan because I rather walk and have my life than play russian rullet in that car. This is an everyday incident. And although not physically injured, I am developing a fear of driving with this car on the highway. This is crazy. I am only 25 I shouldn't be frightened of driving my 2009 Corolla.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. Whenever the contact starts the vehicle he noticed that all brake warning lights and power steering light would appear on the dashboard, moments later the contact would loose all power steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealership to have serviced but the contact does not know what service was performed on the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 3000. Updated 4/26/10 the abs light was was on. Updated 07/19/jb.

Steering issue - occurs frequently - feeling of less control in turns and at highway speeds. Brakes - occasional - sudden increase in brake power when braking lightly at highway speeds. Does not continue after releasing brake pedal but is very noticeable. Have had the brakes (drums, pads) repaired / replaced twice (once at a Toyota dealership) using Toyota parts and the issue persists.

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