Electric power steering question

[dkrivosheyev]

I just purchased new 2010 Corolla LE (built 9/2010 Japan), this is my first car with electric power steering. In my opinion the steering works great, I am not sure why there are so many complaints about corolla's electric steering on the web. I did notice that if I am standing still or moving with a very slow speed and turn the steering wheel, I can hear a very soft weering sound from under the dash where the electric motor is. I reached under there and while turning the wheel listened carefully and indeed, this was the steering motor. You cannot hear it unless it is very quiet in the car... Is yours doing the same or is it supposed to be completely silent?

Thank you,

[SuperchargedMR2]

I've never noticed the sound in my 09 S, but than again it's never quiet as I always have music playing.

As far as the EPS, I agree with you as I like it & I've never had an issue with the feel from it.