2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

44Steering complaints

25.4%Of all 173 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE102 · 59%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM67 · 38.7%

STEERING44 · 25.4%

VISIBILITY/WIPER25 · 14.5%

Unspecified / other23 · 13.3%

Share of the 173 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross overview page.

What owners report

“My engine has shut off 4 times while I am stopped at a red light. Every singe time I have taken it to the dealership…”NHTSA complaint 11521030 — filed 05/08/2023

“I was making an Michigan Left turn/U-turn & Hit the breaks for a traffic Signal, All of a Sudden my Engine stopped & steering got…”NHTSA complaint 11520181 — filed 05/03/2023

“Twice while I was on a roadtrip this past weekend when I was stopped, I got an error that said "Steering Power Low." The first…”NHTSA complaint 11520013 — filed 05/02/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross have steering problems?

Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross: 44 of 173 complaints on file (25.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross have in total?

173 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.