1997 Toyota Corolla Steering Problems
5 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (5)
While driving at 65 mph, you felt vibration in the steering wheel and your front passenger tire blew out. After the blowout, your steering wheel became very difficult to turn and required extra force to steer. You had previously noticed bubbles forming on the sidewalls of your front and rear passenger tires. The issue may require tire replacement and a steering system inspection to restore normal steering response.
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BOUGHT NEW TIRES AT SEARS. HAD TIRES BALANCED AND FRONT-END ALIGNMENT. SERVICE DEPT. STATED AND SHOWED ME THAT THE INNER W/POWER STEERING TIE ROD (FRONT LEFT SIDE)WAS LOOSE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. *JB
CAR SWERVED OFF ROAD AND SPUN AROUND TWICE BEFORE HITTING THE GUARD RAIL HEAD-ON. CAR TOTALED. NO TIRE FAILURE INVOLVED. ROAD CLEAN/DRY. NO EXPLANATION FOR LOSS OF CONTROL.*AK
TURNING STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN CAUSED NOISE. YH
GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN.