2013 Toyota Corolla steering problems

Filed Sep 18, 2024 · Airbags, Brakes · NV

On Monday, [XXX], I was at the CVS pharmacy drive through when the failure occurred. There was no accident and otherwise no warning before it happened. I attempted to pull out when I noticed the car was drifting and the steering was extremely stiff. I looked down to see that the airbag light and BRAKE light were both on. I coasted into a spot I happened to be aligned with. As I did, I felt the brakes and steering stiffen even more until they were almost 100% seized. (Kind of felt like I was fighting hydraulic fluid.) You guys are welcome to request to inspect the vehicle. I haven't been able to get it inspected, because the Toyota dealership wants me to pay a diagnostic fee to prove the airbag light came on due to the airbag assembly for them to be able to cover the work under the extended warranty for the airbag system. There was no accident. I thankfully didn't have any speed behind me. So, I just barely had enough brakes to stop. This also means that I didn't make an insurance claim or call the police. I did get a tow truck to come out with State Farm roadside assistance, though. The vehicle is at my father's house. We far as how this has affected us, I'm never buying a vehicle with electric steering again. At least with traditional power steering, if there's a failure, you can still steer the vehicle, even if it is difficult. If I had been coming down the winding, 6% grade from Lake Tahoe to Carson when it occurred a few nights ago, I wouldn't have been able to stop or steer; I probably would have went into the ravine. Had we been on the highway or even coming down the hill in Carson from[XXX] when I lost controls, we could both be dead right now. What's worse is I saw a forum where a bunch of people were talking about this happening to them: losing brakes and steering randomly, while actively driving. A few of them were only at 40k miles. In each case, airbags did not deploy. I think the sensor is causing the crashes sporadically. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5

Filed Aug 29, 2022 · Steering · 176,000 miles · ME

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became loose while making left and right turns. As a result, the vehicle overturned without warning No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was first taken to the dealer where the alignment was replaced. Additionally, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to several dealers where the cause of the failure could not be determined and the contact was informed that nothing was wrong with the steering. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 176,000.

Filed Jun 4, 2021 · Steering · NJ

Steering wanders left to right like car is buffeted by wind. Difficult keeping in lane.

Filed Nov 19, 2020 · Brakes, Steering · 36,603 miles · CA

On 11/19/20 the car accelerated and brakes stuck when turning right at about 5-10 miles to the parking space at jalapenos restaurant, 450 e 1st st tustin ca 92780. Car stopped because the bar on the ground prevented the car from moving forward! It scared the hell out of me, it left me shacking!

Filed May 27, 2020 · Seat belts, Steering · 2 miles · NY

Lately about two weeks ago while coming home from grocery shopping car suddenly showing the signals and steering wheel getting jammed. I was pull over to the curbside and checked nothing abnormal is found. It was hard to steering wheel to maneuver right and left, specially at the park position and slow speed turning. I went to my local repair shop and see what happens, mechanic explain might be problem with the steering rack in pinion. I was installed but still showing the warning signs and nothing got better.. Mechanic failed to fixed the problem and reimburse the money.. Queens jamaica ny. City streets.*dt consumer stated vehicle was taken to local dealer and was repaired.

Filed Jan 1, 2019 · Steering · 69,000 miles · AL

While attempting to make a sharp right turn from a stationary position the steering wheel locked in place for a few seconds and freed up only after wrestling with it several seconds. Also, on the highway the car seems to weave left or right at any given moment. This car has the electric steering system. The steering wheel locking also happened approx. On 12/15/18

Filed Oct 2, 2018 · Steering · 40,140 miles · CT · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering lost power and caused the vehicle to veer left. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a guardrail and traveled down an embankment. The front driver's side of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The contact did not know if the vehicle was totaled. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 40,140.

Filed Sep 2, 2018 · Steering · 20,000 miles · NJ

Knocking , rattlng, on rough street, 4 door, le, in motion, started about 6 months ago. Scary

Filed Aug 14, 2018 · Brakes, Steering · MA

Takata recall I got a car from toyota expressway in boston massachusetts ever since I got the car from them remind you that to use the car I've been having problems I mean bringing the car back the same problems over and over which is the brakes the steering wheel it feels like it needs an alignment when I drive it feels like the car sliding from left to right and then not doing nothing about the situation and I'm getting fed up because I have a daughter and this is very dangerous so I would like something to be done about this thank you also I was in a car accident and before they even fix the vehicle they said there was a default there was a lot of problems going on with the car which I've been trying to tell the car dealership toyota but they are not doing nothing about it

Filed Mar 21, 2018 · Steering · 62,000 miles · TN

Difficult to steer at highway speeds. The vehicle pulls to the left and it's terrifying trying to drive even short distances on the highway or surface streets with an elevated MPH value. If I do not actively keep my steering wheel turning towards the right, I will surely crash into a vehicle in the next lane. Extremely unsafe!