Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 10/28/2006 | 29327 | 1 | |
| I was driving down the 210 fwy going east. i was driving in the fast lane and there was a big rig to the right of my vehicle traveling in the same direction. out of no where my car began fish tailing. i was fighting hard with my steering wheel as to avoid colliding with the big rig next to me. i nearly regained control of the vehicle, and again out of no where my car began fish tailing violently worse than before. at that time i was unable to regain control of the car. my steering wheel pulled hard to the left, spinning my car around into the carpool lane impacting the front right passenger side into the center divider and bouncing off causing the rear of my car to swing and hit the center divider a second time . the car then came to a stop leaving my car facing oncoming traffic. i was able to get across the lanes and pull my car off of the freeway. as there were no injuries and no other vehicles were involved a tow truck was called to have the car towed since the damages were too extent for the car to drive. there has never been another occurrence of the car fishtailing out of control with no explanation. damages to the vehicle were repaired through the insurance company. *tr | |||
| 04/18/2006 | 21000 | 7 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 02/16/2010 | 23828 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 11/12/2007 | 43459 | 1 | 03/15/2005 |
| Lf strut on my 2005 toyota corolla leaking--purchased car new--43k miles. no extended warranty. dealer want $380.00 for repairs including alignment. reported to toyota and their case # is 2007 1115 0539. nothing offered by dealer towards repairs or by toyota. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 03/12/2006 | 1500 | 02/25/2005 | |
| While driving at 35 mph buzz sound and at 70 mph rattling sound.. service technician diagnosis :: excessive play in rear hub bearings. *jb | |||