2005 Toyota Corolla Suspension Problems

“I was driving down the 210 fwy going east. I was driving in the fast lane and there was a big rig to the right of my vehicle traveling in the same direction. Out of no where my car began fish tailing. I was fighting hard with my steering wheel as to avoid colliding with the big rig next to me. I nearly regained control of the vehicle, and again out of no where my car began fish tailing violently worse than before. At that time I was unable to regain control of the car. …”

“Takata recall: the passenger airbag was replaced under a recall several years ago. The driver's airbag warning light is now on. Also, the right front wheel bearing has been replaced at least six times since I purchased this vehicle in december, 2008. The first two or three were replaced while the car was still under warranty, but I have had to replace the same right front wheel bearing another three to four times thereafter at my own expense. The last time I had to replace the wheel bearing was in december, 2016, while on vacation. It seems the problem just hasn't been permanently solved. …”

“I bought a 2005 Corolla se february 2009. Immediately after I bought the car I noticed that it veered heavily to the right and thought maybe the alignment was off. I took the car back to the dealer because it was under warranty and they test drove it and said that it was ok. The problem persisted so I took it back again and the technician explained to me that all toyotas veered to the right and that doing an alignment would not help any and I would have to pay for it. This happens on all roads at any speed, not just highway speeds. …”

“I own a 2005 Toyota Corolla which was purchased certified used at 21,000 miles. Since I purchased this vehicle I have taken it to the local Toyota dealership at least 7 times for an alignment. The car pulls to the right and sometimes to the left, between 40 to 65 MPH. I thought that it was due to the highway conditions here in california, but I have been driving on mostly surface streets for the last two years, and the same issue keeps occurring. Also, in reverse there is a large knocking sound and acceleration when it is colder than 50 degrees.”

“Vehicle in to dealer for alignment. Dealer said rear axel had to be shimmed for alignment. When customer picked up vehicle dealer said alignment would be good and shims would be good for future alignments. 13 months later and 23,000 miles later the vehicle wore out to 2/32nds 4 new tires. At another repair center other than downeast Toyota once the shims were removed the vehicle was able to be aligned.”