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2022 Toyota Corolla Steering Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
5%of 102 total for the year
Median mileage
38,966miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Toyota Corolla, 5% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,966 miles.

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.

“Steering wheel when traveling at high speeds and low speeds seems to excessive movement. More pressure that i apply makes it worst to steering wheel.Light grip it goes away. Dealer hasn’t been able to replicate it. No warning lights while driving. When starting the car the steering wheel caution light comes on from red to yellow. One time I thought it went green hasn’t. Dealer said it was okay .”

NHTSA complaint #11519616, filed 2023-04

“My daughter was driving yesterday when the steering wheel locked suddenly. She was sideswiped by another vehicle that hit the wheel well and forced the steering to work again. The occupants of the other vehicle did not pull over so she drove on to my work where she broke down crying and explained what happened. I took the car in yesterday to diagnose any issues with the car and was told that this is a feature that Toyota has when the car hits something like a pothole at faster speeds. My daughter could not have been going terribly fast considering it was 5:00 p.m. …”

NHTSA complaint #11555686, filed 2023-11

“The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized, with the message Power Steering Low displayed. The master warning light illuminated, and the vehicle veered off into a ditch. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11761252, filed 2026-09, 75,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 5 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel locked. Additionally, the windshield wipers and the windshield washer fluid engaged independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer two times, and the dealer informed the contact that the failure could be related to loosened battery cables. Additionally, the vehicle was test-driven, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. …”

NHTSA complaint #11552194, filed 2023-10, 2,931 miles

“When traveling via highway at approximately 60 MPH, the right front tire struck a small pothole. The vehicle continued driving normally until stopping at a light. Thereafter, the front right wheel started making rhythmic vibration noises while vibrating extensively, transferring to the steering wheel. Upon visual inspection, nothing appeared wrong. After driving several miles, the vibration died down to a small trickle and now remains along with humming at faster highway speeds. …”

NHTSA complaint #11590866, filed 2024-05

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026211%
2025310%
20241218%
20231622%
202255%
202153%
202083%
201994%
201854%
2017137%
20162210%
2015157%
2014187%
20133919%
2012184%
2011437%
201037130%
200938226%
2008124%
2007435%
2006223%
2005223%
2004133%
200381%
200243%
200175%
2000118%
199996%
1998178%
199754%
199632%
199585%
1994106%
199322%
199235%
199123%
199014%
198814%

Other parts of the 2022 Toyota Corolla

Electrical system
21 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Brakes
16 complaints
Other or unknown
15 complaints
Engine
14 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Exterior lighting
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
6 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Toyota Corolla

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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