2016 Toyota Corolla Brake Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1662%
• 25k–50k
  727%
• 50k–75k
  28%
• 75k–100k
  14%
• 100k–150k
  00%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2016 Toyota Corolla owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

While operating a vehicle through the peer-to-peer car-sharing platform Turo in Alaska (Reservation: 61060048), the vehicle experienced a sudden, catastrophic brake failure of the braking system while driving. The brakes completely failed to respond, creating an immediate loss of vehicle control. Immediately following the braking failure, upon exiting the vehicle, smoke erupted from the wheel well/undercarriage area. This subsequently led to a minor burn on one of the passenger's face and hand. Before this event occured, we had discussed an issue with the brake light remaining on. When discussing it with the host, she had assured me that the vehicle had been thoroughly inspected before renting it to us. She gave us a few DIY solutions we could try out, but we opted to not attempt anything of that nature. …

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 6509 roswell rd, atlanta, ga 30328. The Toyota had 21,619 miles at the time of the rental. At approximately 12:30 pm I was driving southeast on jimmy carter blvd in norcross georgia. The weather was clear and sunny and the road was dry. Upon departing a traffic light, I accelerated to approximately 20 MPH in moderate traffic towards vehicles waiting at the intersection of jimmy carter blvd and rockbridge school road one block away. I began applying the brakes long before reaching the vehicles waiting at the next intersection, however the car's brake action was minimal. …

I recently 6 weeks ago bought a used certified 2016 Toyota Corolla with 43,000 miles. I have been going back and forth with Toyota since the day after I bought it about the many mechanical issues that pose a major safety risk. The car shudders/vibrates when accelerating, knocks when backing up. And when making turns the car shifts hard side to side with a shudder and wobble in floor board of car. It feels as if you don't have control of the vehicle when driving. It has lots of loose play in the front end and steering really the whole car. It also has a problem going up hill and jumping on fwy a major problem accelerating. They keep telling me car is working per design but this is a lie. I have taken it to 2 other mechanics who told me this car has major issues safety ones to take it back. Toyota fixed the control arms stating that might be what it is but the same problems remain. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn at 5 MPH, the steering wheel locked as an unknown warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact immediately depressed her brake pedal, however, the vehicle proceeded to move forward independently down an incline. The contact panicked and ejected herself from the vehicle as her vehicle then hit a trailer that was attached to another vehicle. The air bags deployed upon impact. The contact sustained injuries to her left arm but did not receive any medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to longo Toyota (3534 n, peck rd, el monte, ca 91731) where it had yet to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and an investigator was sent out to inspect the vehicle. …

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 not stop. 50 feet before collision, I attempted turning the wheel to get out of the way, but the car only shifted 3 feet before I collided with the front car. 50 minutes after the incident, I was driving the same car home at 25mph. The city street was flat and straight, and there was mild snow and ice. A car was turning right at an intersection 250 ft ahead. I was worried this time, and pressed on the brake earlier at moderate pressure (pedal half down). …

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 shocking and my shoulder along with my arm slammed into the steering wheel. Also, I had a hard time with my brakes because it felt like it was stuck and wouldn't go down as I was pressing on it. I'm suffering from intense right leg pain as if I've torn the muscle but 10x's worst. Ever since the accident, my leg has been going numb quite frequently which goes into my toes. I'm walking with a limp and my shoulder has sharp pain as well. …

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 so confused. It was the scariest experience of my life! Not only that. Now, my right leg is sore from braking so hard, and my airbags deployed. So, my insurance company May declare my car a total loss. I'm so frustrated and upset. I'm just happy that the person I hit was okay with no injuries. I'm also happy to be alive, but this is so frustrating because I've already spent so much on that car and can't imagine incurring another financial burden to purchase a new one.

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 sensitivity to light. I also have had severe bruising due to the impact. Prior to the collision I had sticky brakes which sometimes I would break and the break would not halt properly,, but when pressed again the car would brake. During the accident the brakes did this sticky effect and caused the impact to be greater.

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 and front bumper completely off as well as light damage and more but no airbags were deployed. All 3 of my children were in the car with me and this is a hug safety issue.

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 the rear of the SUV in front of me.

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