2000 Toyota Corolla Steering Problems

“I purchased a used 2000 Toyota Corolla from a dealership in the area in april 2013 - I found that when driving in excess of 65 MPH, the car started shaking and controlling it was difficult - is there a possible recall of this year/make/model that was never fixed?”

“Vehicle was purchased on 7/1/05 and since then has been in the shop to be fixed 4 different times and due to go back in again on 9/20/05 for the same problems...I took the car in on 28 july 05 and told service dept that I thought it was the rack and pinion steering and the checked it said it was the sway bar links and would order.....went back in on the 8 aug 05 and sway bar links put in and service dept said there was still a noise and needed it back when they had more time with it so it was taken back on 16 aug 05 and at that time check engine light was on also so they supposedly replaced…”

“For six years the steering wheel wobbled loosely. The auto had only 15000 on it when the problem arose. We continued to drive the auto. The vehicle was taken to a dealership after initial 3 year warranty period , and they announced that the rack and pinion system was worn out, but would not stand behind the vehicle. Toyota quality is an urban myth.”

“Year 2004: engine light came on. $1,500 for repair. Year 2007: engine stopped. Power steering pump make noise. $2,000 for replacement of the both parts.”

“It appears as if the steering wheel is not in proper control and vehicle seems to wander at higher speeds. When making turn, at times the vehicle will turn a lot and sometimes it would turn in lot lesser I.e. I would not have proper judgment of how much vehicle would turn and this becomes very much evident when making turn at slightly higher speeds then 30-35 miles/hour.. I have done everything my dealer and my auto mechanics had suggested like changing the tires twice , replacing rotor, brake pads, getting alignment done etc. …”