Toyota Corolla Complaints (2022)

96 consumer complaints on file.

#11535620July 31, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
My car's headlights are manufactured improperly so that the driver's side is far more illuminated than the passenger side. To be more clear, the cone of which the headlight service, around 10 to 15 degrees near the edge is not similar in brightness. If an animal or a person were to cross in front of my vehicle from the right. I would be less aware of them than I would on the left. This would put me and others at greater risk of an incident occurring. I have also looked on forums to see if others were having to same issues, and I have found that a large number of people are experiencing the same problem. I also took my car to the Santa Maria Toyota service center to have this issue fixed. They stated that the headlights can not be replaced or positioned to fix the problem. They stated that the headlight can only be positioned up and down. They are not able to be moved light or right. I also have documentation stating that they compared my car headlights to another car, that is the same year and model, with the same problem. I add this document as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11535130July 28, 2023
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds with the front windshield wipers activated in inclement weather, the front driver’s and passenger side windshield wipers operated in an untimely manner. The contact stated that the front driver’s and passenger’s side windshield wipers failed to operate at high-speeds and failed to properly clear the water from the windshield, making it difficult to see the roadway. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the windshield wipers operated as designed; however, the contact stated that she was also informed that the wiper motor might need to be upgraded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531484July 10, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
One day car does'nt crank. Instrumental panel was dark.' Opened hood checked and closed hood and car started. After 3 weeks later while driving interstate this happened again twice within 2 miles apart when I was returning home. It happened again at 65 miles per hour on the highway. Cruise control lost, lane assist failed instrumental panel getting dark and a message was reading " CHECK THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM". At the dealership parked at the service desk, they asked whether I took a video or pic of the incident. When they tried to start the car to move to the shop car didn't start and same incident happened. Tech found positive terminal cable loose. He retorque cable and after that we do not have that issue. Its a new car and battery terminal Loose? Another electrical issue with the car was unable to open and close front passenger windows from the drivers side switch. Tech found right side windows was not calibrated.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531478July 10, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Rear USB port was not working properly. Very first time an apple USB cable connected, it overheats and smokes and cable melts. Tried a second apple cable its also burnt. At the dealership tech reported high power output at the USB port. Dealer replaced USB port under warranty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519616April 29, 2023
STEERING
Steering wheel when traveling at high speeds and low speeds seems to excessive movement. More pressure that i apply makes it worst to steering wheel.Light grip it goes away. Dealer hasn’t been able to replicate it. No warning lights while driving. When starting the car the steering wheel caution light comes on from red to yellow. One time I thought it went green hasn’t. Dealer said it was okay .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518206April 21, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster failed to immediately activate. The contact stated that several messages including the parking brake, ABS, and low power steering fluid were displayed. After restarting the vehicle several times, the messages disappeared. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517278April 16, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
I was driving on expressway to Sharonville, OH on Wednesday, Oct 5 2023 and it started to rain so I tried to put on my wipers and they did not work. I tried to see if they were stuck and by cleaning them but still did not work. I could not see that well, luckily I had rain x on the front windshield so the rain would wash off. I called Toyota in Sharonville area and they told me to bring it in the next morning. I went to the park and then started the wipers and they started back up again. Toyota in Sharonville told me they could do anything unless they saw it not working. This has happen before a couple of times and I reported to Elizabethtown, KY where i get my free maintenance for 2 years. They told me the same thing there that they could not do anything unless they saw them not working. I looked it up on a website and it showed they can do a non functional diagnostic/repair which would test the switch, relay and wiring to see if they are working properly. This is a safety problem which could have caused me an accident without visibility to see where I am going. I have about 2 years left on my bumper to bumper warranty and would like this problem fixed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511570March 13, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into several intended gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three separate occasions, where it was diagnosed that a shift linkage cable had detached from the bracket and the part was reassembled. The failure recurred with the spring tension detaching, and the dealer adjusted the spring tension to secure the shifter linkage cable. The dealer then tightened and secured the bracket after the third failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,080. The contact has expressed concern with the vehicle failing to shift gears. The failure has happening multiple times now.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511343March 11, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
I bought my car Toyota Corolla coss has three months with 3,700 miles on it. and has had two times problems. The first time, on February 28 2023 at 8 a.m., I was at a traffic light stop my car about 15 seconds later when I heard a warning beep. The message read "low steering power," low battery, and then steering lock. I tried to turn off the engine button, but there was no response. I pressed it three times, put the handle stop on the park, and then started it again. My car was parked in the middle of the road, causing a traffic jam behind me, and I couldn't get out because it was dangerous. The second time in March 10.2023 3pm. after the stop at the light and anything like first time... It was rainy both times. I'm worried it's dangerous on the highway. It was raining and I had my wipers on and my stop and start system on. I haven't reported it to Toyota dealership. Both of them are in the middle of the road. I'm not sure if there are any defects in this car. Thank you!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510808March 8, 2023
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Car stalled at stoplight. Loud tone sound with ‘power steering low’ indicator with check engine light on. Wheel locked. Needed to put in park and restart car. Very scary and unsafe! Multiple people on Reddit and YouTube have reported this!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508398February 21, 2023
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, a deer intercepted her lane causing her to hit the front driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stated only the driver-side curtain air bag had deployed but the driver-side steering wheel did not deploy. The contact stated no one was injured nor sought medical attention. The police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was towed to the salvage lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,300.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11507910February 17, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
There has been several instances where I’m trying to cross a divided Highway and the accelerator doesn’t respond. I’ve had three near death experiences. There’s been other times where it will just shut off and restart without a warning. It’s been in my driveway thankfully. When I pull out in front of someone, it doesn’t respond either. I have had the pedal all the way down to the floor and it wouldn’t go for about 5-6 seconds
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11504179January 28, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I drove .01 miles and stopped at the entrance gate. My windows were dirty, so I used my wiper lever to spray washer fluid on the windows. I pulled out onto traffic after cleaning the window. Due to the space between the wiper control and the manual paddle shift lever ( I think) The lever was hit by my hand ( I think)? or it was a malfunction? so when I pulled out into traffic I was not in any gear and could not accelerate , the car acted like a slipped transmission. Traffic was bearing down on me and the car speed was only 20 miles per hour. I could not accelerate . After I was able to proceed to a turn lane, I tapped the paddle lever and the car acted normal.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503849January 26, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, he depressed the brake pedal while approaching a red traffic light; however, the vehicle failed to stop. Due to the failure, the vehicle skidded and crashed into two vehicles in front of the vehicle, and the vehicle to the right. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact, and the Forward Collision Avoidance feature failed to operate as needed. The contact struck his head on the steering wheel and later sought treatment by a chiropractor for pain to his lower back and neck. Another driver involved in the accident was injured; however, the exact injuries were unknown. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle away from the scene. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 8,800.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#11501798January 14, 2023
ENGINE
The car had shut down on the street while driving twice.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11491776November 1, 2022
TIRES
Tire Size: 225/40R18/BBV Purchased car in September 2021. Have had multiple issues with this tire leaking. Have warranty on tire. Nothing done but air fill. Driving down highway going approx. 60 mph. Tire blew causing fish tail. We survived yet it was very scary.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484647September 15, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact's mother owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while his mother was driving 5 mph and was depressing the brake pedal but failed to stop the vehicle and crashed into a 711 building. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. No air bags deployed. The driver stated she had back pains but declined any medical service when the police officer asked. A police report was filed. The driver took the vehicle to a body shop and reattached the front bumper. The driver took the vehicle to the local dealer a week later and was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11484179September 13, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
The contact rented a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The contact attempted to cancel the cruise control but was unable to. The contact was forced to depress the brake pedal to slow the vehicle and disengage the cruise control. The contact attempted to engage the cruise control for a second time however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the rental facility and the contact alerted the agent of the failure. The contact stated that the agent offered no assistance. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,474. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11483672September 9, 2022
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the passenger’s side front mirror made an abnormal sound and shattered. The air bag warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over safely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with mirror assembly damage to the blind spot sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11479083August 12, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
please see report number 11479072 for the other information. not once person except the man i talked to there on the phone asked me if the heater went out as well and IT DID! so not only did i lose the ac i lost heat which is what i guess makes this a real problem for everyone. as its friday, after hours i have to wait until monday to contact toyota to get an appointment to confirm the heater doesnt work but just like i confirmed the ac doesnt work, when i say theres no heat, theres no heat. and the condenser is literally located right behind the front grill. there is no way to fix this on my own and i cant repair it because i was told if i drive off the lot it could literally happen again. anyone who has a toyota corolla should be specifically told about this FAILURE of a design thank you!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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