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BrakesPart report

2000 Toyota Corolla Brakes Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
6%of 145 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Toyota Corolla, 6% of the 145 complaints for this model year. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The problem I noticed with this vehicle, was with the brakes every time I would brake the vehicle would not stop on command the car would continue to glide. This was reported to the dealership numerous times and the response I received was basically I did not know what I was talking about and I was imagining this problem. Until this day the problem has not been resolved. The second incident happened when my fiance was in an head on collision in my car, the frontal airbag did not deploy as a result he injured his neck and back. …”

NHTSA complaint #10110179, filed 2005-02

“We had the delership look at vehicle four times and they claimed my wife did not know what she was talking about. The fifth time on june 2nd we took it to another delership and they said the right front strut assembly was faulty and replaced.we have also noticed the brakes do not operate normally all the time but no action has been taken. Lastly, my wife had a wreck and the air bags did not diploy. We contacted Toyota and they said they would send someone out to look at the vehicle. So, far they have not been fully cooperative. …”

NHTSA complaint #749682, filed 2001-08

“The consumer's 2000 Toyota Corolla began to exhibit engine problems four months after the vehicle was purchased. The consumer was told the vehicle had internal engine damage and it would require rebuilding the engine. The rear brakes were replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10157293, filed 2006-04

“When driving 20 MPH and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop vehicle continued to accelerate which caused a rear end collision. Vehicle caught on fire due to battery leaking. Also, passenger's side seat belt did not lock which forced the passenger into the windshield. Vehicle was a total loss. Please provide any further details.”

NHTSA complaint #873117, filed 2000-10

“When driving 50-55 MPH and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a graudal stop, brakes locked up, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a head-on collision. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bag deployed. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.”

NHTSA complaint #858019, filed 2000-03

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026317%
2025826%
20241015%
202379%
20221616%
202195%
2020248%
2019168%
2018118%
20172615%
20163014%
2015188%
2014176%
20132412%
2012112%
2011214%
201016613%
20091208%
2008268%
2007455%
2006354%
2005374%
2004143%
2003324%
200287%
2001129%
200096%
199975%
1998157%
199797%
19961310%
19952112%
199421%
199322%
1992610%
199123%
1989313%
198814%
198717%

Other parts of the 2000 Toyota Corolla

Engine cooling
47 complaints
Air bags
17 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Tires
10 complaints
Seat belts
9 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Toyota Corolla

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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