2009 Toyota Corolla Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,459 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,802miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the tires of the 2009 Toyota Corolla, 1% of the 1,459 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,802 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have 2009 Toyota Corolla. Over speed 60 miles I feel steering problem. Its hard to stay in the middle of a lane, car goes both left and right at high speeds. In addition if the road is slippery, I need to handle steering very carefully. I don't think my car is safe.”
NHTSA complaint #10308572, filed 2010-02, 6,600 miles“2009 Toyota Corolla s. Special ordered and purchased in 2008. We returned the vehicle to the dealership quickly after purchase complaining about the straight-line driveablity of the car. The problem was more noticeable on the interstate. The car has to be constantly corrected left and right just to be kept straight on a straight stretch of road. My wife and I both are scared of this car. I just feel like I'm going to lose control of this car at a high rate of speed. It's worse when there's a cross wind on the interstate. It happens everytime we drive this car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10311969, filed 2010-02, 10 miles“I ordered a newly-designed 2009 Toyota Corolla xle from a local dealership. It arrived in august, 2009. The dealership had no xle models on the lot, so a test drive was not possible. After the car arrived, I noticed that the car was pulling independently on the road to the left without just cause. I thought maybe I should have the dealership check the tires/steering/ or alignment on my next visit. As the weather became more rainy in the fall, I noticed that the car kept feeling as though it was not holding the road safely-- particularly at turnpike speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10259308, filed 2009-02, 4,000 miles“2009 Toyota Corolla with 9000 miles purchased new. Had routine oil change and tires rotated may 2009. Inspector advised that all 4 firestone tires showed only 4/32 tread depth and all should be replaced soon. Notified Toyota online and they declined any adjustment. They indicated that neither Toyota nor firestone guaranteed the tire would last for any months at all with respect to oem tires on new cars. I returned to Toyota dealer in elmira ny---kent brown--and service manager called Toyota hq via phone. Somebody approved replacement of all 4 tires at no cost to me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10269125, filed 2009-05, 9,100 miles“We bought a 2009 Toyota Corolla in oct of 2008. Noticed the touchy steering, but was told that was normal by the Toyota dealership. My daughter was driving it on a side street in huntington, wv when she hit a pot hole or a manhole traveling at about 15 to 20 MPH. The steering locked up and she hit a parked car. It broke the ABS wiring harness and caused $10,994.79 damage to car. We then found out that the tires were bald at 15,000 miles and the brakes were very thin. Toyota had just service the car at 13,000 miles and did not tell me the tires or the brakes were bad. …”
NHTSA complaint #10268987, filed 2009-05, 15,205 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 10131759Feb 12, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated…
- 10129977Feb 12, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 5 | 16% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 4% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 4% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 14 | 1% |
| 2009 | 14 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 9 | 7% |
| 2000 | 10 | 7% |
| 1999 | 22 | 14% |
| 1998 | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 5% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 8% |
| 1990 | 6 | 22% |
| 1989 | 2 | 9% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Corolla
552 complaintsSteering
382 complaintsVehicle speed control
197 complaintsBrakes
120 complaintsEngine
91 complaintsElectrical system
89 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsEngine cooling
42 complaintsBody and structure
42 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsFuel system
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology