2005 Toyota Corolla Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 21
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 21 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 6 records
- insurance company · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that when depressing the brake at 50 mph or above, the vehicle would shake violently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where they advised that there were no failures found within the brakes and had at least ten months of use before needing replacement.…
ODI 10418178
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I am 76 years old. Own 2005 toyota corolla with 30k miles. Took my car to dealershipfor routine servicing and oil change. Was told i had brake fluid contamination and it would cost $2200. The 2005 toyota avalon and highlanders were recalled for brake fluid leaks. Could it be possible my car had the same problem? *tr
ODI 10384826
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Coming to a stop while applying the brakes, i first felt resistance from the brake pedal then nothing. At the same time, the car began to accelerate without stepping on the gas pedal. This happened twice in a 10 day period. *tr
ODI 10343056
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was driving on the interstate at around 65 mph. They were closing the right lane for road work, leading everyone to merge into one lane. I applied my brakes and they locked up. As i was moving forward and slowing down as everyone was slowing because of the merging (however, this wasn't happening smoothly, as i was skidding instead of simply decelerating), i was rear ended by a car traveling at full speed (approx…
Crash reported
ODI 10336688
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2005 corolla le purchased in sept 2005. Was going home today from work. I was driving slow (thx god) because of traffic. When i tried to slow down when seeing a car in front on me, the brakes won't respond. I pushed the brakes couple times but it won't slow down. So i rear ended a truck. My car front end is in pretty bad shape but since it wasn't at a high speed the frame seems to be ok. Of course the truck infront…
Crash reported
ODI 10328707
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2005 toyota corolla l.s. I have been informing at least 3 dealers that the brakes seem problematic. The squeaking' was continuous since purchase, and after service[s] now the squeaking stopped, yet excessive brake dust comes on the front hubcaps. When i tell toyota about it ... They said, well you have rebuilt brakes.? Not so... Never did that to this car.? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of…
ODI 10328060
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While the contact was driving approximately 70 mph the brake pedal was applied with no response. The vehicle loss control and traveled off of the road into a grassy area and continued to accelerate. Suddenly, the vehicle was able to come to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to an auto body center. There were no personal injuries. A police report was filed for the…
ODI 10323017
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving from santa maria to my job in lompoc california when my accelerator jumped and speeded up to 85mph i applied my brakes but nothing seems to work i lost control of my vehicle and i started spinning and right before the car was about to go off the freeway i managed to get control of the car back and come to a stop, i was terrified i thought i was going to die. It was upsetting to see how my accelerator…
1 injury
ODI 10318322
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have 2005 toyota corolla s. The brake of that car does not work sufficient during cold specially lower than 20of temperature. One day it was totally failed the brake and i could not stop the car. Fortunately speed was around 20 mph, so i escaped from an accident. I was push the brake pedal fully several times but it was not work on that moment. I felt normal pressure without any extra hardness. After that it was…
ODI 10315748
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2005 corolla and when i brake while going over a bumpy area of the road my brakes make a shaking, metallic, rattling noise. When this occurs, i do not have brakes until i have passed over that poor section of the road. *tr
ODI 10310185
Frontal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
While traveling at 35mph on a 50mph roadway, anticipating to stop or steer off the roadway, my 2005 toyota corolla brakes and steering failed despite repeated attempts to stop or steer the vehicle to the soft shoulder to avoid rear ending the vehicle stopped ahead of me. Once i applied my brakes, the steering mechanism became non responsive as though both brakes and steering failed. I watched my vehicle continued on…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10314941
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2005 toyota corolla. While it is 5 years old it only has 10,530 miles on it and less when the first event occurred. Last fall after idling for a few minutes i backed out of a driveway and the car began to speed up. I immediately slammed on the brakes. I couldn't figure out what happened and assumed it was somehow my fault. I had a friend with me who witnessed the whole incident. Then it happened again in my…
ODI 10308502
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When i speeded up and pressed gas from 30 to 55 mile per hour at the freeway, i found the car in front of me suddenly slowed down. I was at 55 mile per hour when i found it and tried to press the brake hardly. However, the brake couldn't be pressed hardly and the car could not be stopped as soon as possible. The car slowed down slowly and hit the car in front of me, even though i tried to press the brake hardly. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10354474
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 toyota corolla. While traveling at speeds of 65 mph in light rain, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal; however, the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle proceeded to crash into an unknown object and continued to rollover. The police arrived and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 105,000.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10321789
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My toyota corolla 2005 cars brakes has always made a noise. Finally on 4-16-09 the car tires was very hot and smoking. The next day contacted gates toyota, south bend , in. And had it towed in. The mounting disc brakes, disc brake calipers, pad kit, holders had to be replaced. Gates said that toyota knew they had defective parts but they never do recalls so cost us $969.27 to have fixed even though we had the…
ODI 10308461
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
I owned a 2005 toyota corolla it was wrecked in may of 2009 the steering and brakes locked up on the car i told my insurance company what happened but they did not check into it . I have called the toyota company and they told me to write a letter i also have spoken with several attorneys. I as of right now have no other way of transportation because the insurance company did not pay the car off completely. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10312636
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving between 1-65 mph, the brakes lock up. When the accelerator pedal is released, it feels as if the brake pedal is being depressed. The contact has taken the vehicle to a mechanic on four occasions. He also stated that the driver side front tire began smoking and was very hot. The rotors were turned and then replaced. The mechanic was able to duplicate the…
ODI 10214191
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was driving my 2005 toyota corolla when it went out of control and didnt want to stop. I was unable to stop the car when applying the brakes. I crashed into a walgreens store. The car was towed to an auto body shop and repaired. The insurance company wanted to have the car inspected by toyota, for defects, however i was told i would have to pay for the towing and the inspection . I declined. *cn
Crash reported
ODI 10322560
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a toyota corolla 2005 model purchased in oct. 2004. I was going to work one morning, pulling into the parking garage, i coasted up the incline til i slowed, tapped the accelerator to give it a push, and the car surged forward, not just a little, a lot! I tried to stop but only went faster, smashing into the concrete wall ahead of me, too fast to make the turn. My cars front end sustained 5000.00 in damages,…
Crash reported
ODI 10327536
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. She experienced brake failure several times when she droves over a pothole or a bump in the road. She was forced to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal since the vehicle responded as if it were not going to stop. The dealer test drove the vehicle and stated that the antilock brake system was activated and that there was no remedy. The failure mileage was 6,000 and the…
ODI 10306299
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicle would not stop while traveling at 20 mph. Consumer placed her foot onto the brakes to stop the vehicle and it accelerated. Consumer contacted manufacturer, and they had not response.*ak
ODI 10103245
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2005 Toyota Corolla.
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