Next Up on Toyota’s List of Problems: Corolla Power Steering

We thought that Toyota might finally have aired out all its dirty laundry with the Prius recall today, but another major issue could be on the horizon. An Automotive News report says that the NHTSA is considering opening a new Toyota investigation involving reports of steering problems on 2009 and 2010 Corolla models.

The agency has received 83 complaints about steering problems since April 2008. Most of the complaints involve sudden veering when the cars reach 40 mph, as if hydroplaning. Within the complaints, 10 injuries and six accidents are listed.

An NHTSA spokesperson addressed the issue: “We are reviewing steering complaints with the Corolla to determine if a safety-defect investigation is warranted, as is standard procedure with all complaints.”