While traveling at 35mph on a 50mph roadway, anticipating to stop or steer off the roadway, my 2005 toyota corolla brakes and steering failed despite repeated attempts to stop or steer the vehicle to the soft shoulder to avoid rear ending the vehicle stopped ahead of me. Once I applied my brakes, the steering mechanism became non responsive as though both brakes and steering failed. I watched my vehicle continued on its forward trajectory until it slammed into the rear of the vehicle at the red light. In addition, one would have expected the air bag on this vehicle to deploy at impact at this speed. To my surprise and that of the investigating officer from tampa police department, the air bag did not deploy. Luckily, I was the only one in the vehicle as neither the driver's air bag nor the passenger air bag deployed.
2005 Toyota Corolla steering complaints
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I owned a 2005 toyota corolla it was wrecked in may of 2009 the steering and brakes locked up on the car I told my insurance company what happened but they did not check into it . I have called the toyota company and they told me to write a letter I also have spoken with several attorneys. I as of right now have no other way of transportation because the insurance company did not pay the car off completely.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. When the contact attempted to make a left turn while driving 5 MPH, the traction control feature activated causing the steering wheel to lock and caused the contact to crash into a ditch. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. The contact was not injured. A police report was not filed for the incident. The current and failure mileages were 40,000. Updated 3/12/10 *cn updated 06/18/10
Tl*the 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that whenever he drove over a bump in the road there was too much play in the steering wheel. He did not take the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired since there was a fee involved. The toyota manufacturer was not called. The failure mileage was 59,000.
I own a 2005 toyota corolla which was purchased certified used at 21,000 miles. Since I purchased this vehicle I have taken it to the local toyota dealership at least 7 times for an alignment. The car pulls to the right and sometimes to the left, between 40 to 65 MPH. I thought that it was due to the highway conditions here in california, but I have been driving on mostly surface streets for the last two years, and the same issue keeps occurring. Also, in reverse there is a large knocking sound and acceleration when it is colder than 50 degrees.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. Since the date of purchase, she noticed that the steering wheel was difficult to turn and locked while driving 10 MPH and making a right turn. A local mechanic replaced all four tires and the failure was not corrected. The second time she took it to a mechanic, the front ball joints were replaced and the vehicle was aligned. None of the repairs corrected the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was not available. The current mileage was 70,000.
I bought a 2005 corolla se february 2009. Immediately after I bought the car I noticed that it veered heavily to the right and thought maybe the alignment was off. I took the car back to the dealer because it was under warranty and they test drove it and said that it was ok. The problem persisted so I took it back again and the technician explained to me that "all toyotas veered to the right" and that doing an alignment would not help any and I would have to pay for it. This happens on all roads at any speed, not just highway speeds. It veers at 25 MPH and the tech also told me that it wont veer if I don't accelerate. I don't understand the logic in that. It seems to only be getting worse I have to hold my steering wheel about 10 degrees to the left at all times while driving to drive straight. I do not feel safe in this car and now I am stuck paying for it. I don't know what to do or who will listen. Please help or initiate a recall. Thank you.
Toyota corolla, wife complained about inlaws car steering being sloppy sometimes. I drove it to investigate problem. Driving in straight line no evidence of any problems. When driving slalom fashion steering felt very sloppy and suspected power steering. Brought back to home and did a check of tire pressure which was about 12 psi in the back on both sides but font pressure within spec. Adjusted the rear tires and problem disappeared.. I heard of the federal safety agency investigating this problem and wanted to report my findings that low pressure can severely effect the steering on this model.
Tl*the contact has a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the brakes made a loud squeaking noise whenever they were engaged. The brakes pads had to be replaced every 10 months. The tires also have to be replaced every 2 years even though the contact has had several alignments. The first time the tires and brakes were replaced, the mileage was 12000. The failure mileage was 6. The current mileage was 42999.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the plastic headlight coverings were discolored, which caused poor visibility while driving at night. The manufacturer stated that the dealer could clean the headlights, which would make them thinner. The contact did not believe that would be effective. The failure mileage was 34,271. Updated 06/09/09 *bf the consumer stated the plastic headlight lens that covers the headlight was starting to discolor. The problem has progressed to the point that he has a difficult time seeing the road at night. Updated 06/10/09.*jb the consumer is concerned about the engine recall. The consumer was informed his vehicle was a part of the recall. He is concerned the engine may shut down before the recall is performed, due to limited parts. Also, the power steering hose, battery, and water pump was replaced. Updated evoq 09/22/10.
Dt: on 7-19-05 consumer's vehicle was involved in an accident. During the accident the seat belt disconnected, and the steering wheel locked in the down position, and it knocked the steering wheel upward while it was still locked. The consumer sustained injuries, including whip-lash, shaking, and a concussion. The consumer refused to go to the hospital. A police report was taken because consumer's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle, causing it to hit another vehicle.
The brakes failed, causing the vehicle to crash into a wall while attempting to park in a garage. Also, power steering did not work during inclement weather, making the ability to maintain control of the vehicle difficult. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.*ak prior to the accident, the brakes locked up and skidded in dry road conditions. Vehicle surged forward when attempting to stop vehicle. When the power steering failed the battery light came on. Dealer found nothing wrong and no adjustments were made. After vehicle came back from dealer's inspection there was a grinding/scretching noise. Consumer had to take vehicle back to dealer and found that the backing plate behind the rotors was bent. Backing plate was bend back into place. Consumer felt grinding noise was not a result of accident and/or damages occured to vehicle.
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