Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Toyota Corolla owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
In the past 2 1/2 years I rented two Toyota Corolla's from hertz car rental. They both had severe steering problems. They would veer one way, say right for example. A small steering wheel turn to the left did nothing and the car kept going right. Then another small turn to the left and the car would veer sharply to the left. In the first case, in california, when the car veered left I had an accident with another car in the lane to the left. After straighten things out with the other driver and the police, I took the still-drivable car, no longer with a left side mirror to a hertz agency and exchanged it for a Ford automobile. It steered fine. For the second time, a year later, I thought (incorrectly) that the first car was accidentally out of alignment and I rented another Toyota Corolla from a hertz agency in florida. It veered all over the road too. …
Daugther who is seventeen stated that Toyota Corolla 2007 in which she was driving was turning a corner on highway 218 in and around polkton ,nc was unable to steer vehicle and wheel became very loose and unable to turn and steer and when attempted to stop car brakes would not work and daughter eventually went over opposite oncoming lane and off road into a ditch thank god no oncoming car was coming could have been a lethal if car was coming daugter hurt her back in the accident please help us there is a problem with powersteering in these Toyota Corolla and it is a sign from god almighty and needs looking in to this matter I dreamed weeks before this happened that my daughter had died andwhen we took the car to Toyota they said they did not have a recall on this car but you have complaints and it must be looked into before something dangerously happens please dont ignore this plea
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact was traveling 65 MPH when the vehicle and the steering wheel began to shake abnormally. The failure caused the contact to crash into a truck. The contact was unable to maintain control and the vehicle crashed into a road sign and then into the shoulder of the road. The contact continuously depressed the brakes with no response and was able to stop the vehicle by applying the emergency brakes. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage lot. A police report was available. The contact sustained unknown injuries as a result of the crash. The vehicle was being inspected by the contact's insurance company however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 32,000.
Car pulled suddenly in opposite direction on 4 separate occasions when making turns at reasonable speeds. On another occasion, car pulled forcefully to the right when breaking. Accidents were avoided in all instances, even though the car spun out of control momentarily. Brought the car into the dealer three times and they could not diagnose problem. As the problem was intermittent and unpredictable, they were unable to pick it up on test drives. Replaced front tires, had brakes checked, but happened again. Just had the rear tires replaced and alignment done, but really feel that the problem is in the steering. How can I be sure the car is safe?
Tuesday evening I was in a near ,iss car accident whereas a car ran the stop sign ,I hit on my brakes and lost all control of my steering ,but luckily car stopped before hitting other car ,but I couldn't steer away from the vehicle ,today 07/14/11 Thursday my husband was in a car accident where a truck pulled out in front of him, he hit his brakes and again same thing no steering so he and they truck collided . 2 separate incidents same thing happened ,now I have a 2007 Toyota Corolla s that is equipped with anti-lock brakes which is suppose to prevent wheels from locking up so I don't lose control of steering and both times it failed.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. While turning into a parking lot at an unknown speed, the vehicle swerved and drove over three medians. The vehicle stopped when it struck a fire hydrant. There were no injuries and both occupants in the vehicle were wearing their seat belts. The police arrived and filed a report. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. In January of 2009, the contact heard a rattling sound under the vehicle while driving in reverse. The weather conditions were cold at the time. The dealer could not locate the source of the noise. The failure mileage was 19,500.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly turned left and the vehicle crashed into a retaining wall. The vehicle was destroyed because the frame was bent. The air bags did not deploy, but no one was injured. The vehicle was towed away by the insurance company. The police were notified and a report was available. The manufacturer was also notified and sent a representative to inspect the vehicle, but they were unable to locate the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.
2007 Toyota Corolla steering problem - on May 26, 2010 while driving on the freeway at approx. 50mph my Corolla began to veer to the left, my daughter was unable to straighten the wheel and it felt "locked" in place. The veering resulted in the car spinning out on the freeway and crashing into another car. Two witnesses reported that for no apparent reason the car started to spin out of control on the dry freeway. The car was towed to a Toyota dealer for inspection. The dealer was unable to find anything wrong with the car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle and steering wheel started to jerk violently. As result, the contact lost control and the vehicle rolled over. A police report was filed and the driver sustained bruising and a contusion. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who advised that they would contact him at a later date. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 65,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 57 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the power steering malfunctioned causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a hill. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 62,000.
Steering complaints in other Corolla years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2007 Toyota Corolla?
NHTSA has 43 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Toyota Corolla, 5% of the model year's 836 complaints. The component named most often is hydraulic power assist › pump (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Toyota Corolla steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for the 2007 Toyota Corolla, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Toyota Corolla steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 32,000 miles, and 39% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 13 crashes, 0 fires and 5 injuries to steering problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.