2016 Toyota Corolla steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 22 complaints for the 2016 Toyota Corolla, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 25,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 25,000 miles, and 87% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Involved in collision on october 14, 2019. Vehicle liable for collision hit the front of left side of my vehicle. Air bag did not deploy, safety restraint did not operate correctly. Suffered injuries to lefts side of body, head, neck, leg, front and back. Body propelled forward towards wheel and dash arm, shoulder and one contacted vehicle and head hit steering wheel. Went to er. Seeking treatment for injuries for 6 months now and ongoing.
Steering wheel recall. I was coming out from an alley to get into the main road, the steering wheel froze, locked up, or jammed to the right. Quickly stepped on the brake to avoid injury and damage to the car. Had to restart engine to gain control of car. Could be fatal if there was oncoming car or merging on interstate.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Toyota Corolla
- Air bags 65 complaints
- Brakes 30 complaints
- Seat belts 26 complaints
- Cruise control 22 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints