2016 Toyota Corolla Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 10%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Toyota Corolla, 10% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The power steering light came on and when I tried to drive it it was like driving a manual steering. When on the highway it was like driving a tractor. Then when I got to where I was going it made a clicking noise when I tried to start it again. Then everything went dead. This is my only car and I am a retired teacher who spent her retirement money on this vehicle because I was told that it would be reliable.”
NHTSA complaint #11316889, filed 2020-03, 20 miles“When it's a little cold out and I start up my car,my steering wheel will not turn, it's like it is locked. Until it warms up a bit I can't and will not move it until it becomes normal again. This has been an ongoing issue since the beginning of oct. 2019.I understand it has everything to do with the electronic steering component. I am very concerned it may lock up on me while I'm driving and cause an accident??”
NHTSA complaint #11309521, filed 2020-02, 31,000 miles“Whelp my 2016 Toyota Corolla l has a issue with the sensor this car is only a month old I tool it to the dealership and the stated the nitrogen in my tires are to cold, well its summer time in florida and nothing cold everyday I have had a issue with the sensor. Also my car feels like it is about to blow away when I am on the expressway , which is very scary”
NHTSA complaint #10905870, filed 2016-09, 800 miles“Transmission problem: my RPM is low and vibrates the car and loss of performance, while shifts gear improperly. I have 6 oem enhanced DTC, I can provide pictures, the important code is ECM/PCM code. Abs: every time I hit a pothole, ABS makes grinding noise. Power steering problem: I did alignment, even after that my steering my car swerved to the left and right on highway, it's like I have to battle my car to be in the lane. …”
NHTSA complaint #11182474, filed 2019-02, 25,000 miles“I was driving out of a parking lot at 10-15mph. A car was waiting to turn at a stop sign 200 feet ahead. The road had mild snow and ice and was on a 20 degree slope, so I stepped gently on the brake. There was no response from the car. I stepped off the brake and stepped down a little harder. There was mild response. I continued pushing on the brake, and was able to push all the way down to the floor. The car did not stop. 50 feet before collision, I attempted turning the wheel to get out of the way, but the car only shifted 3 feet before I collided with the front car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10948077, filed 2017-01, 6,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10227922Nov 21, 2022TSB: Some 2015 ? 2021 model year Corolla vehicles may exhibit a clicking noise when making turns greater than 90 degrees and accelerating with the steering wheel on full lock…
- 10183278Oct 21, 2020TSB: Some 2015 ? 2021 model year Corolla vehicles may exhibit a clicking noise when making turns greater than 90 degrees and accelerating with the steering wheel on full lock…
- 10182983Oct 12, 2020TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
- 10168537Oct 21, 2019TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 12 | 18% |
| 2023 | 16 | 22% |
| 2022 | 5 | 5% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 8 | 3% |
| 2019 | 8 | 4% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 13 | 7% |
| 2016 | 22 | 10% |
| 2015 | 15 | 7% |
| 2014 | 18 | 7% |
| 2013 | 39 | 19% |
| 2012 | 18 | 4% |
| 2011 | 43 | 7% |
| 2010 | 371 | 30% |
| 2009 | 382 | 26% |
| 2008 | 12 | 4% |
| 2007 | 43 | 5% |
| 2006 | 22 | 3% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 11 | 8% |
| 1999 | 9 | 6% |
| 1998 | 17 | 8% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 10 | 6% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2016 Toyota Corolla
65 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsSeat belts
26 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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