Steering Problems of Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla owners have reported 1,159 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 22 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (976 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (21 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Steering problems of Toyota Corolla

The Steering problem

I was driving normally to work and the vehicle stalled without warning and became difficult to steer. The dashboard displayed “engine stopped, steering power low”. The vehicle was stalled in the middle of the roadway and could not be restarted for 10 minutes.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving over a speed bump, the contact heard a ratting sound coming from the steering wheel. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed.   Read details...

The Power Steering Light On problem

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.   Read details...

The Steering Failed problem

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed. The contact was unable to turn the steering wheel to the left or right. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and the power steering operated as intended. There was no warning light illuminated.   Read details...

The Steering Is Tight problem

Steering wheel is hard to turn while driving. Because of hard steering wheel, it is hard to turn. I feel risky while turning because there would be a chances that it won't turn in time and would have the risk of collision.   Read details...




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