2013 Toyota Corolla Steering Problems
Steering complaints make up 39 of 201 total complaints (19%) filed against the 2013 Toyota Corolla, with a median failure mileage of 3,250. NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue, and owners report both sudden power-steering loss and persistent wandering or darty steering at highway speed.
- Steering complaints
- 39
- 19% of 201 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 201
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 3,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden loss of power steering assist at highway speed, with the wheel becoming hard to turn and, in some cases, leading to a crash.
- Multiple drivers report the car wandering or darting within the lane at speeds above 40-50 mph, requiring constant steering correction.
- Some describe the steering wheel feeling loose or having excess play shortly after purchase, sometimes at very low mileage.
- A few reports mention dashboard warning lights (EPS, ABS, VSA) illuminating along with difficulty maneuvering the steering wheel.
- One owner reported a rattle at the steering column that led to a steering column replacement, after which the wheel had over-rotation.
- One complaint describes an electronic steering failure that caused the vehicle to veer into another lane, which the dealer could not duplicate or fix.
When 2013 Toyota Corolla steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 21, 2013, latest Sep 18, 2024.
Steering recalls for the 2013 Toyota Corolla
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering complaints by Corolla model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are steering problems in the 2013 Toyota Corolla?
- Steering accounts for 39 of the 201 total complaints filed for the 2013 Corolla, or 19% of all complaints for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota Corolla steering issue?
- No. NHTSA data shows no related recall listed for the steering problems reported on this model year.
- At what mileage do steering problems usually appear on the 2013 Corolla?
- The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 3,250 miles, indicating many issues surfaced early in ownership.
- Did the 2013 Corolla steering problems cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records tie 2 crashes and 1 injury to steering complaints for the 2013 Corolla, with no fires reported.
- How does 2013 compare to other Corolla years for steering complaints?
- The 2013 Corolla's 19% share of complaints tied to steering is higher than most other years, though lower than the 2009 and 2010 model years, which each carried over a quarter of their complaints in this area.