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Toyota Corolla Electric-Assist Power Steering (EPS)

98 messages,  Last post on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:09 PM

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Re: question [tyhd91] by terceltom
Apr 29, 2009 (4:03 pm)
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Replying to: tyhd91 (Apr 29, 2009 1:08 pm)

I highly recommend the new 2009 Toyota Corolla. The quietness is comforting, the ride is smooth, the larger design makes it so close to the all time best seller the Camry. The engine is more than adequate, gas mileage is awesome on the highway(40mpg plus), but less then I expected in the city(25mpg). The steering in my opinion is a great innovation and works wonderfully easy and controlling in my XLE. However, I do second the suggestion my the host Pat, that suggests you do a thorough test drive of not only the Corolla but all vehicles you are considering for purchase. I'm certain you will love it as much as I do.
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Re: question [terceltom] by backy
Apr 29, 2009 (6:30 pm)
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Replying to: terceltom (Apr 29, 2009 4:03 pm)

Interesting that you own the XLE, in light of the Edmunds' review that Pat posted. It appears that the steering on the XLE is tuned differently than on lesser Corolla trims. Perhaps that accounts for your positive experience with the Corolla's EPS while others have complaints?
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Re: question [backy] by mcdawgg
Apr 29, 2009 (7:28 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Apr 29, 2009 6:30 pm)

Just to clarify, Edmunds is taking about an XRS (doesn't have EPS). Terceltom has an XLE with EPS.
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Re: question [backy] by terceltom
Apr 30, 2009 (5:13 am)
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Replying to: backy (Apr 29, 2009 6:30 pm)

You know with all of the negatives I have read about the EPS I often thought exactly that, why are all of these people having these problems and I'm not ? The thought has often crossed my mined that my car might be tuned differently then some of the other trim lines. The article does refer to the XRS but who knows perhaps mine is also different. During test drives I only test drove XLE's so that wouldn't help me identify the problem lines.
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Re: question [mcdawgg] by backy
Apr 30, 2009 (7:00 am)
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Replying to: mcdawgg (Apr 29, 2009 7:28 pm)

Oh right, got my letters mixed up. Thanks.
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To all who think EPS is faulty. by bubarub
May 04, 2009 (2:29 am)
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I might be repeating whats been said by some on here, but I was like some of the people who think the EPS is faulty. I previously drove a '01 chevy silverado lifted 6" 4x4 and the ride was really crappy on highways a.k.a the problem known as "bed bounce." Anyways, i bought a '09 corolla about a month ago and first ride on highway during test drive was a dream. A couple days past and i took it on a different freeway in my town and thats when i discovered this scary phenomenon with the steering. This freeway is much older and has grooves from semi's, cars, etc and the wheel base of the corolla is exactly the width of the ruts in the road. Its comparable to dirt bike ruts, or snowboarding ruts, etc. It really sucks and I thought my car was messed up like some people on here. To those having problems just take it on a different freeway and you'll see its just certain stretches of highway that are crappy and cause this weird problem.
 
     I agree that it can be fatiguing keeping the corolla on the road during extended drives the steering has no "dead zone" like hydraulic, (i have no idea im just guessing lol.) if its really that tiring you should try driving a lifted truck with 35's.... just change ur hand position on the wheel often on extended trips and it will help a lot.
 
     I think toyota should look at implementing a little leeway in the straight position( maybe the electric motor has a arresting device/less sensitive when in straight driving position give or take 2-3 degrees or so from middle position above 60 mph or highway speeds?!) Im just worried ill get pulled over for swerving and a cop thinkin im drunk or something. It isnt faulty imo it is just a real hassle, this car is perfect other than this little hiccup. It's almost better to just rest ur hands on the steering wheel, for example, (in my experience, like resting arms on lap and just holding on with index finger and thumb) and just fix your position in the lane rather than steer it like normal, if that makes any sense lol.
 
     I would be willing to pay like maximum 100-200 bucks if they could come up with a good fix for it. but free would be awesome too!
if anyone has a link to a statement from toyota about this subhect or anything link it for me plz. Also has anyone peeled out in some water or whatever and controlled this thing? LOL the steering gets so stiff like old cars w/o power steering. im scared to fully fish tail this bitch full throttle cuz i dunna if this AI alien steering will let me control my car lol. dont flame me if yall think there no problem plz.
 
Eric
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Re: question [terceltom] by mnf
May 16, 2009 (7:37 pm)
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Replying to: terceltom (Apr 30, 2009 5:13 am)

Interesting two weeks ago two co workers flew across state for a local sporting event. They came over early so they could spend a three days and see the sites. When I met them at the hotel the first night they had toyota Corolla LE rental car. We joked that we both were driving the same car just different color. When the were done with the trip i asked them what they thought of the car and how it handled.
 
There response ( they both drove it) was great fun to drive and after three days of going all over the gas gauge was slow to move. I then asked if they noticed anything differant about the steering the one said it felt tight but no complaints that nothing jumped out. He asked why so i explained on what some have noticed he said he didn't notice any thing that would make him take notice. He owns a 2007 Subaru WRX STI and scares me when i ride with him and she owns a 2007 Honda Accord. This not to discredit other posts but to show that everyone has a differant experience when driving the Corolla.
 
MNF
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Re: question [mnf] by denvecsr
May 16, 2009 (7:53 pm)
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Replying to: mnf (May 16, 2009 7:37 pm)

Corolla LE, 15,000 miles. Own it 13 months. Second round trip from NY to Southwest Florida. 1350 miles split 2 days. Car is all over the road. Too sensitive. Very tedious to hold car straight. I hope Toyota comes up with some sought of fix. Otherwise I'll be looking for something else. I bought Corolla specially for my long trips. Comfort and gas mileage sold me. It's a shame because I like the car. My daughter still owns my 94' Camry. Maybe Camry has a different EPS system.
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Re: question [denvecsr] by thegraduate
May 16, 2009 (8:53 pm)
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Replying to: denvecsr (May 16, 2009 7:53 pm)

When did the Camry start using EPS?
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Re: question [thegraduate] by mcdawgg
May 17, 2009 (3:34 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (May 16, 2009 8:53 pm)

The 07-09 Camry has hydraulic - I think the 2010 has EPS.

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