2010 Toyota Corolla: jerking or lurching

Filed Jul 2, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 80,000 miles · CA

Re: I haven't followed up on rcmn-10v017-5275 as I hadn't noticed a problem living in an area with level streets. However, when trying to park or leave a parking space on an incline or decline it is a problem. When moving in or out of a parking, I noticed that my gas pedal is very sensitive. It lurches my car quickly forward. This is not about my parking technique. Someone else familiar with parking on these streets is concerned about the car's acceleration. Is this issue related to needing a remedy to the above recall notice. If yes, can I get this fixed for free even though my notice has expired? What do you suggest.

Filed Apr 26, 2017 · Body, Electrical · 59,000 miles · IL · fire

I was driving my car yesterday and as I went to accelerate the car didn't move so I pushed the gas pedal again and it went real slow. Then the car jerked and began to smoke really bad so I pulled over and open the hood and flames began to shoot out.

Filed Dec 21, 2015 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 120,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. While switching into the right lane at approximately 70 MPH in rainy weather, the vehicle jerked to the right and hydroplaned. As a result, the contact crashed into the median. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained body pain and headaches that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Acceleration, Body · 40,000 miles · MD · crash

Entered head in parking spot in enclosed public garage, car was positioned crooked within lines, backed up minimal feet to correct to a parallel position, put in drive (foot on brake) car lurched forward violently perhaps 5 to 6 feet into a braided restraining cable at the front of the space. Front end damage to body, headlight, jammed passenger door, front of hood, possible radiator and/or A/C condenser. Repairs are beginning at toyota collision center, 410‑525‑1000, 15001 s.caton ave. Halethorpe (baltimore) maryland . Estimate is $3500 - my share $1000 deductible with liberty mutual. Floor mat recall has been done and fix was completed, have not been notified yet re steering column cable repair. A check on the federal safety agency website of my serial number does not include this car in the acceleration issue. If nothing else, I would like to have the gas pedal correction in this recall to be done on my car anyway, even though it does not show in your recall listing - can this be done?? Can you request this of my dealer - russel toyota 6324 baltimore national pike (410‑788‑8400) - baltimore, md?? Otherwise, I will be scared that this could occur again at any time!!

Filed May 3, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 3,500 miles · KY

At speeds over 50 MPH the 2010 corolla s has steering wander - does not hold center very well - constantly have to correct direction to keep it straight - gets tiring after a while - just figured there was nothing I could do about it so I just lived with problem until reading an article about the federal safety agency checking into problem so I told [xxx] in service dept. At dry ridge toyota in ky. About problem ( oct - 2013 ) and he said he would check into it and see if toyota would offer a fix - no response from toyota after over 6 months its now ( may - 2014 ) I have checked back every month with [xxx] but he says still nothing from toyota - so im now filing this complaint with the federal safety agency .......... Also the speed control jerks car very hard as it reengages while going up a hill sometimes approx. 25 MPH to 45 MPH ......... Also the antilock brakes cause the front end of the car to jump up and down when trying to stop on slick rainy or snow roads at slower speeds. Thank you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 5, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 51,000 miles · OR

This vehicle uses a drive by wire (dwb) accelerator. When you press on the gas the car lurches forward. This happened on a rental car in 2010 and still is a problem on the used toyota I purchased. When I contacted toyota they stated there was no recall information. They asked me to have the vehicle diagonized at my expense, which I refused to do. This is a problem and based on information on the net others are having the same problem. I have owned many cars and not one has had such a touchy pedal.

Filed Aug 8, 2012 · Body, Transmission · 9,258 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently and jerked forward. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times and the contact was informed that the torque converter was seizing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and sent an engineer to examine the vehicle. The engineer advised that the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure mileage was 9,258. ..updated 09-19-12 *bf the consumer stated the gas pedal is too sensitive. It is difficult to maintain low speeds. The vehicle was once recalled for this problem. The consumer feels the problem still exists. Updated 09/21/2012

Filed Jul 1, 2011 · Fuel system · 3,000 miles · NM

2010 toyota corolla first experienced problems june 2010 (car purchased march 2010) on a warm day I.e. 90 degrees the engine shut down, coasts to a stop. Still able to steer to get off the road. Wait 10 to 15 minutes and car will restart. The first time this occurred my son was driving the vehicle, totally shocked him. The next time I was driving on an interstate through a congested mountain pass, was fortunate that no semi trucks were directly behind me and that there was a shoulder on this stretch. Took into dealer after same experience on 2 trips. They were unable to determine a problem. June 2011 drove 200 miles on the road, then drove in town same day with multiple stops. Driving at approx. 35 MPH, car jerked, stepped on gas with no response. Able to coast to a stop at a red light. With traffic backing up behind us and car would not restart, driver behind us and my octogenarian father pushed the car around the corner to a church parking lot. Called triple aaa for a tow, after waiting a half hour tried to start car. It started. Called triple aaa to cancel tow. During the next 1 to 2 miles the engine shut down 3 more times and each time was able to coast out of the roadway. Finally had vehicle towed to local toyota dealer. They examined vehicle next morning and I was told that there is a problem with the fuel pump on 2010 and 2011 toyota corollas in heat and at altitude. Engineers are working on a new fuel pump. Toyota does not know when a new pump will be available. I no longer feel safe driving the vehicle as you do not know when the engine will shut down. Was told by the dealer the vehicle is safe to drive. Just put on flashers and coast to side of the road. Of course there may not be a place to pull over and what happens if you are in heavy traffic on the freeway with many vehicles going 70 MPH. Toyota knows there is a problem and they are telling customers to continue driving the vehicle. This doesn't make sense.

Filed Apr 26, 2011 · Steering · PA · crash · 1 injury

I have a 2010 corolla and had steering difficulties. At hitting highway speeds, it would feel like the wind was blowing my car into the other lane, yet the wind was not blowing. On 4-25-2010, my car jerked right while going 43, causing me to hit a ditch, go airborne, hit a telephone pole, do a 360 and land back on it's wheels. My car is now not drivable and not repairable. Before the accident I thought it was the wind blowing my car, but moments after the wreck I knew it was something more. Seeing others having the same problem, I now know what happened.

Filed Feb 8, 2011 · Acceleration, Electrical · 21,000 miles · CA

My 2010 toyota corolla continues to have acceleration issues. Now it accelerates with the cruise control on to speeds over 100/110 MPH. I had to drive my car from vermont to california, and used my cruise control for the first time. The speed limit was 75 to 80 MPH in areas and I set the cruise control to 72. The next thing I new, the car suddenly lurched forward on its own & went completely out of control. It went to speeds of 100- 120 MPH within 1-2 minutes and I could hardly control the car. I have been in 3-4 acceleration incidents with this vehicle already and been injured (the reports I have already filed with your agency this past year). This vehicle is going to kill someone. There is an electrical or engine problem with these toyotas, no matter what the federal safety agency, the feds, or toyota states. It is not the way americans are driving ! Don't insult our intelligence. How many more innocent victims have to get hurt. All we are asking is for toyota to take these cars back and replace them with a safe car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is what is fair to the consumer. That is what the lemon law is for. Yet why does no one listen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Filed Jul 11, 2010 · Electrical · 5,000 miles · WI

Our 2010 toyota corolla (automatic transmission) frequently hesitates as if acceleration has ceased and then reaccelerates after it appears to switch gears. Happens at highway and freeway speeds, seems to increase with use of A/C. After test drive, toyota mechanic explained this is normal and due to electrical parts that have replaced mechanical parts. He said car is thinking when it switches gears and apparently stops its other function (I.e., maintaining a steady speed) for a "nanosecond." this happens every block or so in highway driving, and although the speed doesn't change, the impulse changes are physically perceptible (we can feel it in the seat and steering wheel, as if the car is jerking). The mechanic said this is normal in newer cars as most have gone to the new technology. The mechanic's explanation is logical, but toyota's acceptance of this as normal in newer models of cars is disturbing. We do not experience this in our 2010 ford fusion. Please note: several required fields on form were not applicable, such as mileage at which we experienced failure, date of incident, etc. We just related most recent info in these fields.

Filed May 27, 2010 · Transmission · 21,000 miles · CA

2010 recalled toyota corolla transmission failing- not shifting correctly looses power then jerks forward whenfinally shifts. Happens intermittently and all the time on streets and freeways toyota not problem found I was advised by toyota this is normal operation due to the throttle body wire several complaints no fix at this time. Car is going back to corporate toyota for 2nd inspection asking for the federal safety agency to investigate this car. Drivibility operations unsafe.