2008 Toyota Corolla Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 16
- 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 16 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact was driving 55 mph with the cruise control activated. When the contact applied the brakes, the vehicle did not respond. The contact then veered off the road and pumped the brakes while releasing the clutch. The vehicle then became responsive. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,742 and the current…
ODI 10419992
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I bought a 2008 toyota corolla ce brand new from the dealer. Only a few months after, i started hearing a very loud clunking sound in the brakes when i backup and brake and then when i pull forward and brake. It is an alarming sound so i took it to the dealer it was purchased from at least three times since and they say it's the brake pads sliding when i brake. They say the only thing they can do for me is grease…
ODI 10392574
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph in rainy weather when the vehicle began to skid abnormally. The contact attempted to apply the brakes and the vehicle then turned 180 degrees before crashing into a pole. The vehicle sustained substantial body damage. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised that there were no failure…
Crash reported
ODI 10352388
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Twice, upon severe braking from freeway speeds my 2008 toyota corolla experienced severe instability and wandered all over the highway. My toyota dealer inspected the vehicle and determined the brakes were operating as designed, but blamed the instability on the lack of abs or skid control on my vehicle. I think all vehicles should stop in a straight line without these aids, as all my previous automobiles dating…
ODI 10340691
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl-the driver owns a 2008 toyota corolla. While driving at 37 mph the brakes were applied but failed. The vehicle stopped when one of the tires went flat. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. The failure and current mileages were 30,850. Sm.
ODI 10330257
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2008 toyota corolla. Vehicle was parked, started and then put in reverse. Upon applying the brakes while in reverse the car would not stop. Seems as if the brakes would not engage. Vehicle hit a mailbox and then stopped. Same problem occurred approx 1 month later. Again low vehicle speed and no accident reported. *tr
ODI 10297407
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problems with the brakes were reported to the toyota dealer in 12/08. They dismissed the complaint. In feb. 2009, the car brakes did not work and the car crashed into another vehicle. The police report clearly states that the brakes did not work. Vehicle was towed and taken to the toyota dealer, again, the dealer dismissed the complaint saying everything was ok. The dealer and the sales and technical specialist.…
Crash reported
ODI 10308441
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes are locking the wheels without application of brakes and the disks are getting smokey and hot. This problem is appearing randomly. The vehicle was taken to the fort bend toyota dealership (20465 southwest freeway, richmond, texas, ph: [redacted]) where it was purchased from. On 04/13/2009 the vehicle stayed at the service department all the day and was returned with comment "no problem found" (customer #:…
ODI 10266020
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2008 toyota corolla ce. When i drive and then stop and or go in reverse my car makes a weird noise. I took it to the dealer it was purchased from three times and they say it's the brake pads sliding when you use the brake. They say they don't know how to repair it. They say if they replace the brakes the noise will return once i use the brakes. They say when the brakes are used the brake pad slides forward…
ODI 10293777
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My wife was driving her new (one month old) 2008 toyota corolla (basic 4-door sedan) on a local expressway when the car in front braked abruptly. My wife applied the brakes but could not bring the car to a complete halt even though there was considerable distance between the two vehicles. She complained that the brakes were "loose". We took the car to the dealer immediately, but they told us there was no problem…
Crash reported
ODI 10306555
Front · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
LOUD, CRACKING SOUND IN BRAKES. *TR
ODI 10244150
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 10-15 mph in her driveway the front end of the vehicle began to make a clanking noise. She turned the vehicle off, observed the noise, and restarted the vehicle. As she engaged the brakes, they did not responded as normal. The vehicle was taken to three dealers who were unable to duplicate the failure. She stated that the failure was intermittent…
ODI 10354881
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2008 toyota corolla with several brake problems. Consumer states that the brake caliper almost fell off. Mechanic determined that the front brakes needed a shim kit and then told the consumer they only checked one side not both. *kb
ODI 10217145
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 50 mph with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle decelerated to 40 mph. The contact released the brake pedal and when she attempted to reapply the brakes, the pedal would not move. After 30 seconds, the pedal moved slightly, but the vehicle would not stop and crashed into the rear end of another vehicle. The road conditions were wet. A police…
Crash reported
ODI 10212056
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. While the contact was driving down an incline approximately between 40-[redacted] surfaces, the brakes were engaged and suddenly the compression braking system activated. The front wheels began to lock resulting in the vehicle to skid sideways. When the gear was shifted into the neutral position the contact was able to gain complete control of the vehicle and resumed…
ODI 10353581
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. While driving 35 and 65 mph, the steering wheel began to shake and the vehicle lost power. When the contact stopped the vehicle, the front brakes made a crunching sound. He exited the vehicle and noticed smoke coming from the wheel well. The number of cylinders was unknown. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the failure.
ODI 10199651
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