2009 Toyota Corolla Service Brakes Problems
- 27
- 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 27 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- smart stop · 4 records
- front brakes · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that there was a manufacturer campaign to address the failure and that the rear wheel bearing harnesses needed to be replaced. The manufacturer issued four technical service bulletins on the brake system, but there was…
ODI 11058339
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v006000 (air bags), 10v023000 (vehicle speed control), and 09v338000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (gambrel toyota dealer,…
ODI 10995168
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
Takata recall power window master switch recall smart stop technology
ODI 10916668
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v340000 (air bags) and 09v338000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…
ODI 10898537
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 40 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes malfunctioned. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The front passenger sustained a minor head injury that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The front end of…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10785498
Service Brakes
Abs and brake lights came on. The mechanic tells me that both rear abs sensors are bad (codes c0210 and c0215). This is a toyota corolla 2009 le with only 81k miles and i hear the same problem exists in some friend's cars. We have lots of snow in cleveland area and it is ridiculous not to have abs working because of this problem. Looking at discussion groups, this sounds like a recall to me. *tr
ODI 10680171
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Toyota sent me an undated notice of a limited service campaign to install smart stop technology. When i took my car in for the installation, toyota said i first had to have an inspection because i had actually experienced an unintended acceleration though there was no damage or injury. Despite my daily phone calls, they have yet to schedule that inspection and to install smart stop, leaving me without a car because…
ODI 10651328
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
I was driving back home and slowed down with the intention of stopping at a traffic intersection. My brakes did not engage at the normal level of pressure that i use, and i had to press it all the way down. When the brake was slammed all the way down the brakes did engage, but the engine started revving up and the rpm meter was to its maximum. I did not take my foot off the brakes because i knew if i did, the car…
ODI 10629189
Service Brakes
I was leaving the drive thru to park my car and wait for my food to come out. I made an immediate left followed by an immediate left to park in a handicap spot. I pressed the brakes and my car didn't slow down at all. I kept pressing it and nothing happened. My car went over the concrete block in front of the handicap thru bushes and finally stopped when i hit the corner of the building i pulled the car into reverse…
Crash reported
ODI 10621449
Air Bags · Body · Service Brakes
My wife rear ended a taxi, she complained that the brakes did not stop the car. We had the car towed to the house, i freed the hood and removed the bumper cover to inspect the damage. When i got in and tried the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. When i opened the brake fluid reservoir to check the fluid, the brakes returned to normal. That indicates a vacuum to me, which is not normal.i would like to request…
Crash reported
ODI 10622657
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Foot removed from accelerator and car accelerates upon applying the brakes, happens frequently and causes concern when parking or approaching a vehicle stopped in front of you, lengthens time to stop---vehicle was purchased just prior to date of first incident. *tr
ODI 10640098
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Structure · Suspension
This vehicle has had the water pump go out the brakes the alternator has had problems with the emergency brakes the air bag has had the struts replaced the gas lever stopped working and now the trunk release won't work i have replaced now 5 tires because one blow right after i got the car and now my car has just 85 thousand miles on it. I have heard so many good things about toyota but this is the worst car i have…
ODI 10616049
Service Brakes
I was merging onto traffic heading west on i-10 in houston. The cars in front of me suddenly stopped and i started applying the brakes hard when there was at least 10 feet distance between my car and the car in front of me. I was merging at peak traffic hour and was not more than 40-45 miles/hour speed. When i applied the brakes, the car refused to stop and i hit the vehicle in front of me. I applied the brakes hard…
Crash reported
ODI 10609418
Service Brakes
After reading other brake complaints i'm realizing that i have had the same problem since i've had the car. Any bit of precipitation causes the brakes to lock when barely pressing them to slow down (not stop). It happens at just a few mph or higher. They lock to the point that the car jerks to a stop at slow speeds and slides several car lengths at higher speeds. I have learned to pump my brakes before placing the…
ODI 10579064
Service Brakes
First incident occurred on same day the vehicle was purchased. This writer noticed that when coming to a stop the brake would occasionally make a grinding sound, but not the same sound as worn brakes or rotors; the sound was as if it struggled to stop slightly. Every day from the date of purchase if there was even a slight bit of precipitation, when this writer would press down the brake, the brake would go on and…
ODI 10573601
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
My daughter was driving west bound on i20 between exit 189 and 190 on 11/1 when the car accelerated and hydroplane. My daughter was given permission to use my car on this date, the condition was rainy and low visibility. She took feet off gas and proceeded to brake when the car accelerated. As she put her feet on brakes she lost control and crash in guard rail. In the meantime i have checked the data base and there…
Crash reported
ODI 10551139
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact was driving 40 mph over a bridge when another vehicle veered extremely close to the contact's vehicle. The contact crashed into the vehicle and the vehicle then abnormally accelerated. The contact abruptly applied the brakes however, they were unresponsive and the power steering assist then suddenly failed. The failure caused the contact to lose control of the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10578632
Service Brakes
Several times while driving my car one day the abs kicked every time i would apply the brakes. There was no snow or rain on the road. It felt as if i wasn't going to stop, which is very scary with a 4 month old baby and 4 year old in the car! I took it into the shop right away. The shop looked at it and immediately called toyota to see if there was a recall filed yet on this. He saw another car this year with…
ODI 10547241
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the driver depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle erroneously accelerated then crashed into a parked vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 43,000. Updated 04/03/13*lj the consumer stated…
Crash reported
ODI 10501947
Service Brakes
On jan. 6th, we hit a deer about 10 miles from home, and through our insurance had the car taken to a local body shop where it was fixed. Repairs were made and a few months later the abs & brake light illuminated and wouldn't turn off. We contacted the insurance and they told us to take the vehicle back to the body shop, where they would send to toyota for repairs. Toyota informed us that the abs actuator was bad…
Crash reported
ODI 10538237
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the spiral cable would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 84,000.
ODI 10485119
Service Brakes
The front brakes produce a very loud rattling noise, whenever the brakes are applied and its almost as if the car is not going to stop and cause an accident. I am afraid the brakes are going to completely fail one day and cause an accident. When i took it to the dealer for a checkup, the dealer indicated that toyota is investigating the noise, but it might be too late before they do anything. Please help by…
ODI 10484726
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes · Steering
I bought this car used with 18,000 miles on it in july of 2010. And i have all service done at a toyota dealer. At 25,975 miles, replaced the front brakes, machined rotors, brake fluid flush, cleaned and adjusted rear brakes(1/28/12). (brake pedal felt soft). At 37,966 miles , replaced the front brakes again(12/21/12). Pads lasted 11,991 miles! At 55,662 miles, replaced the front brakes, machined rotors…
ODI 10573336
Service Brakes
Abs and brake light turned on together. This is turning out to be a very common issue which is due to the corrosion of the sensors on the rare wheels. With abs light turned on, the vehicle is incapable of applying abs when required during brake, creating a high safety concern. *tr
ODI 10496658
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v168000 (air bags), 12v491000 (visibility) and 09v338000 (service brakes, hydraulics); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had…
ODI 10782042
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