1998 TOYOTA COROLLA Steering Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steering Issues in the 1998 TOYOTA COROLLA

5 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 TOYOTA COROLLA. Of these, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Steering Complaints

#10713050 | April 27, 2015 Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY SEIZED AND THE DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SPEED INDEPENDENTLY INCREASED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A SECOND VEHICLE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000. UPDATED 8/21/15*CN UPDATED 12/4/2015*JS

#10317509 | March 7, 2010 Crash

WHILE DRIVING HER 1998 TOYOTA COROLLA WITH APPROXIMATELY 75,000 MILES ON IT, MY MOTHER EXPERIENCED STEERING PROBLEMS WITH HER CAR AND BEFORE SHE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE IT DROVE OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE. SHE SAID THE CAR JERKED QUICKLY TO THE RIGHT THEN LEFT THEN RIGHT AGAIN BEFORE IT HIT THE TREE AND IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR HER TO CONTROL IT. THE CAR WAS TOWED AND SCRAPPED BEFORE ANY FURTHER EXAMINATION OF THE CAR'S ERRATIC BEHAVIOR COULD BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND REPLACED. THE CAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED AND DRIVEN FREQUENTLY AND DID NOT SEEM TO HAVE ANY STEERING PROBLEMS BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. *TR

#10311229 | February 17, 2010 Crash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE LEFT, AS IF IT WERE SLIPPING ON ICE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN AFTER MOVING ACROSS FOUR LANES OF TRAFFIC AND WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER A BACK, LEFT WRIST, HAND, BRUISES AND A CONCUSSION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT TO THE LEFT FROM TIME TO TIME. SHE HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER TO-DATE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 85,000.

#606428 | November 29, 1999

STEERING IS NOISY. NLM

#540943 | September 17, 1998

STEERING HOUSING COVER CRACKED/MAKES NOISE. (QCAW)

Other 1998 TOYOTA COROLLA Problem Areas

Air Bags 34 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 18 complaints Structurebodydoor 14 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 12 complaints Tires 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 7 complaints Seat Belts 7 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 6 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 5 complaints Suspension 5 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 5 complaints Unknown Or Other 5 complaints Electrical System 4 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 4 complaints Suspensionfront 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 3 complaints Seat Beltsfront 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricaldongle 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulic 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint

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