2010 Toyota Corolla: engine failure

Filed Jun 13, 2017 · Steering · 59,444 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. While driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the issue. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls on the issue; however, there were other open recalls on the vehicle and assisted the contact with making a repair appointment. The approximate failure mileage was 59,444.

Filed Sep 27, 2016 · Fuel system · 74,000 miles · NE

Our 2010 toyota corolla xle with 74,000 miles experienced complete engine failure due to a defective fuel pump. We own and operate this car at about 1,000 feet (omaha nebraska). My daughter drove this car north west towards the eisenhower edwin c. Johnson memorial tunnel in colorado and the engine completely shut down. Very little warning as the engine shuttered and came to a complete and unexpected stop in the middle of northbound traffic on highway 70. My daughter almost got hit by a couple of cars as she reattempted the climb towards the eisenhower edwin c. Johnson memorial tunnel. But to no avail. She took this car to stevenson auto in lakewood colorado for diagnosis, but they couldn't recreate the problem because they are allowed to drive only 20 miles or so and the car was towed 27 miles from highway 70 to their dealership (the closest toyota dealer). They told my daughter to go back home to omaha nebraska because there aren't any fuel pump problems at low altitude. Btw, the toyota tsb is entitled "extended crank at altitude".

Filed Jul 14, 2016 · Steering · 70,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. While driving 70 MPH, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact was unable to steer the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was unable to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Oct 28, 2015 · Engine · 92,513 miles · VA

Once gain after getting a new engine put into this car 3 months back, our car experienced yet another problem - the oxygen gauge in the exhaust system which is attached to the engine's exhaust manifold has gone bad. While driving the car to work, the engine light and vsc illuminates again. I was under the impression, this is the dealership's fault since it dealing with the engine, or under warranty, but nope. I ended up paying for the repair again. I have never dealt with so many problems in a single car. This car is accident free and never had any major damages done. I believe this car is a faulty car and could be a risk factor to myself, my family and others on the road.

Filed Sep 15, 2015 · Brakes · 105,824 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the brakes seized without warning. The vehicle stopped when the emergency brake was activated. After the vehicle stopped, a picture of a tire was displayed on the instrument panel. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure; however, the brake drums were cleaned. The mechanic installed a cylinder slide and rubber grease. The caliper was serviced and the rear brakes were cleaned and adjusted. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 105,824.

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Engine · 89,000 miles · VA

My family and I bought a brand new toyota corolla 2010 le from lustine toyota, woodbridge, virginia in 2010. For the past five years, since we owed the vehicle, we have did all the oil, filter changes, and the required maintenance, I.e., tire rotations, alignment, and the different miles inspection on time and never missed a single maintenance or check-ups. We can provide proper documentations, if needed. When the car reached the 34,000 miles, the engine light came on and the vehicle started to shake. We took the vehicle to the lustine toyota dealership and they fix the vehicle. The dealership informed us that it was a part of a recall issue, and no fees would be required from our side. However, we have recently faced the same issue this past week, and the car has now reached more that 89,000 miles. Once again, we had the vehicle serviced by lustine toyota, who then informed us the vehicle needs a new engine, which is about a $8,000.00 expense. I recently filed a compliant with the toyota cooperation, who refused to acknowledge fault and wants to provide me with $2,000.00 to replace family's car. My family and I were not expecting this exhaustive expense and a $2,000.00 credit is not enough to purchase another vehicle. This is a very frustrating experience for myself and my family. I have children under the age of 5, which are also traumatized and afraid of the car's condition to operate safely (my children were in the vehicle at the time the vehicle shook vigorously). I would greatly appreciate the cooperation from the federal safety agency investigating this matter further and explain why my vehicle is experiencing so many issues and problems. I am appalled by toyota's cooperation and I would never recommend anyone to purchase or consider leasing vehicles from toyota. Horrible customer and service experience.

Filed Mar 12, 2013 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, she abruptly applied the brakes in order to avoid crashing into a deer and the brakes seized, causing the vehicle to slide across the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that they could not diagnose the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 30,000.