2016 Toyota Corolla Service Brakes Problems
- 26
- 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 26 stored complaint records:
- 12 indicate a crash
- 8 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- grinding noise · 7 records
- brake pedal · 6 records
- applying brakes · 5 records
- brake failure · 4 records
- steering wheel · 4 records
- fuel door · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Continuing problem when foot is on brake pedal and hit a bump in road, grinding noise and vibration sensation in pedal. Toyota dealer says brakes are ok. Today this happened but this time the grinding noise was pronounced and the car would not brake - fortunately i was not driving at a high rate of speed and barely stopped in time before almost rear ending car in front of me. I have found several complaints on line…
ODI 11300452
Service Brakes
On 1/1/2020 while the vehicle was in motion on the city street; and when attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle brakes started to grind and the vehicle would not stop. This same brake failure occurrence with the vehicle, reoccurred two more times intermittently. Luckily there was no other vehicles nearby that could have resulted in a crash
ODI 11292480
Service Brakes
I was driving my normal commute to work yesterday (june 6, 2019), heading west on broward blvd at about 45 mph. I was approaching a red light, so i pressed the brake pedal as usual...except nothing happened!! I'm not sure if it even slowed at all because i was panicking since there was nowhere to go. I pressed down harder, and still nothing! So, i knew i was going to impact the car in front of me, and i did. I was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11218460
Service Brakes
Brakes began making grinding noise when applied in during stop and go traffic. Was taken to dealership where i was told brakes are fine. As soon as i left i began hearing noise again while applying brakes and called them back but was told nothing could be done since no issue.
ODI 11193305
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Takata recall, i was driving home in stop in go traffic on freeway and the truck in front of me speed up. Once i accelerated to about 20-25 miles an hour the truck stopped, i saw it and tried to stop but brakes would not work. There was a grinding noise that you could feel and hear as well as wouldn't let you push all the way down on brakes. This resulted in me hitting the person in front of me. Hood is pushed up…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11166158
Service Brakes · Steering
Brakes are not enough stronge power steering light turn on the steering wheel is so hard to manipulate
ODI 11202677
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on a city street at 15 mph and when my foot pressed the brake (for 2 seconds), the engine revved and the vehicle accelerated for a couple of seconds before braking fully.
ODI 11156891
Service Brakes
I was driving and was exiting a freeway. As i was applying the brake, the brake was not engaging, and was making a hissing sound every time i pressed the brake pedal trying to stop the car. After applying the brake several times, the brakes finally engaged and abruptly stopped the car, coming just inches from the car which was stopped in front of me. While this had occurred and for a couple of weeks afterward, the…
ODI 11150219
Air Bags · Body · Service Brakes
On 08/07/2018, i was in a car (2016 toyota corolla) accident where another car slammed me in the rear and i've hit a chevy pickup in the back. The pick-up was coming to a stop which i was slowing down as well and i'm assuming the car that was behind did not paid attention. Therefore, he hit me between 45-50 mph in the back which i've hit the truck abruptly at 30-35mph. My airbags did not deploy which is very…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11120041
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Takata recall. I was recently in an accident on friday 6/15. I was rear ended by a ford explorer going 60 miles per hour while i was stopped in traffic on i495. This collision caused me to rear end the car in front of me. The airbags did not deploy which caused me to slam my head into the steering wheel. I went to the hospital where i was diagnosed with a concussion. Since the accident i have still had headaches and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11102319
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tamara inflator recall. I parked my car overnight, it was just fine, no problems. When i started it the next morning ebs and brake warning light came on.i didn't even move the car. Now i'm told the sensors mat be out. Had my brakes checked they are good. I just don't understand why this happened to a car that wasn't even moving. The car was parked in my driveway and locked
ODI 11083360
Service Brakes
Driving my sister home from hospital as we neared intersection the traffic light changed to red of the six cars in front of me four went into the left turn lane as traffic slowed down upon applying brakes i didn't get any response, approximately two plus car lengths separated forward vehicle and my car i tried applying brakes again holding steady pressure still no response the inevitable happened my car running into…
Crash reported
ODI 11085133
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
When going over small bumps, ditches, or any abrasions my brakes skid and keeps going and i have to swerve or go around to find solid road to stop my car. It happens all the time not occasionally. I've had my brakes inspected by pep boy, and my personal mechanics that i trust and they say the brakes and rotors are perfect. I'm not sure what's the cause. It's been happening since i got the vehicle, i figured i should…
ODI 11063950
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Service Brakes
Accident due to breaks locking and the car continued to roll. Back seat passenger seat belt did not lock causing passenger to fly forward and back; injured breast bone driver air bag from steering wheel did not inflate fully.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11019003
Seat Belts · Service Brakes
Several times the seat belt chime wouldn't stop although seat belt connected. Brakes screeching when trying to come to a stop. Took more effort than should for brakes to stop the car. The first time this happened, i had only had the car for two days. The second time it occurred was right after the 5000 mile maintenance service. It happened two times afterwards and one time today. I was driving any where from 25 mph…
ODI 11014512
Service Brakes
Several times, i have experienced "brake failure" along with a grinding noise. Braking system must be the problem. However, the dealership says everything is working properly. I have taken it to the dealership 2 times since i purchased the new car. The first incident was in october 2016 - with only 1784 miles. On may 1, 2017; i applied my brakes upon approaching a "stop sign". Unfortunately, the pedal went to the…
ODI 10983372
Service Brakes
Upon entering my carport, while applying the brakes, the car suddenly lurched forward several feet, nearly colliding with a concrete wall.my concern is: when will this occur in street traffic and cause a fatality?
ODI 10972365
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
This is a new vehicle there has been many times the brakes delay before stopping. This time the car accident. I had enough time to brake 4 the car to dtop but the brake screech and would not stop untill collision. In november the vehicle broke down on the highway, toyota said the vehicle spark needed changing.
Crash reported
ODI 10958342
Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving out of a parking lot at 10-15mph. A car was waiting to turn at a stop sign 200 feet ahead. The road had mild snow and ice and was on a 20 degree slope, so i stepped gently on the brake. There was no response from the car. I stepped off the brake and stepped down a little harder. There was mild response. I continued pushing on the brake, and was able to push all the way down to the floor. The car did…
Crash reported
ODI 10948077
Service Brakes
Breaks dont stop the car and also make a grinding noise when trying to break while going over any kind of bumps.
ODI 11183223
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
Brake pedal feels spongy or soft all the time. Have had vehicle to dealer 3 times for stuck fuel door (won't open). Every time nothing found wrong. Tech lubed and tried adjusting fuel door to no avail. Stuck fuel door doesn't happen all the time though. This is a safety issue especially for women who are trying to fuel up when on empty. Fuel door sticks while stationary. Brakes feel spongy when applying brakes while…
ODI 10926072
Air Bags · Service Brakes
This is a report of brake failure that caused a vehicle collision with injuries. On october 29, 2016, i rented a 2016 toyota corolla from a betterway rent-acar, inc. D/ba budget rent a car of atlanta, at [redacted], atlanta, ga 30328. The toyota had 21,619 miles at the time of the rental. At approximately 12:30pm i was driving southeast on jimmy carter blvd in norcross georgia. The weather was clear and sunny and…
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10920597
Service Brakes
On june 24th 2016 i purchased a 2016 toyota corolla s. I had 3 minor brake fialures with grinding sounds. I called the dealership on those 3 occasions.the 4th brake failure was a lot worse and i ended up applying the e brake and slide into county line dividing pasco & hernando county florida. Enough was enough i called the dealership and said " i need to bring my car in asap because now i have had four brake…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10918688
Service Brakes
Pulled into parking lot and prepared to park. Stepped on brakes, car didn't stop hit building. I put in reverse and then drive, swerving away from building, but car kept going all while foot was on brake. Pulled keys from the ignition to stop the car.
Crash reported
ODI 10915963
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Suspension
The car was involved in the accident with all the airbags deployed,date of crash apr.16,2016 at 10.25 pm.hsmv report 385303651,i feel the airbags did not protect me properly,and i would like to be added to auction class law suite.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11015223
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2016 Toyota Corolla.
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