2016 Toyota Corolla Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 14%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,810miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Toyota Corolla, 14% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,810 miles. 13 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #11083360, filed 2018-04, 50,000 miles“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 of the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11300452, filed 2020-01, 45,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11193305, filed 2019-04, 59,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11085133, filed 2018-04, 3,544 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11120041, filed 2018-08, 45 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10214323Mar 17, 2022TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
- 10190453Mar 12, 2021TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10187241Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10186195Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10131758Feb 6, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 06, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2018 model year Corolla vehicles. ? The Required Tools & Equipment section has…
- 10146519Nov 14, 2017TSB: Some 2015 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit brake vibration due to improper lug nut torque. Brake vibration can occur at any time if improper torque is applied…
- 10152231Jan 26, 2017TT: On some MY14 ? MY17 Corolla vehicles with less than 10,000 miles, customers may experience a vibration feeling when braking or on deceleration. This can occur at various…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 17% |
| 2025 | 8 | 26% |
| 2024 | 10 | 15% |
| 2023 | 7 | 9% |
| 2022 | 16 | 16% |
| 2021 | 9 | 5% |
| 2020 | 24 | 8% |
| 2019 | 16 | 8% |
| 2018 | 11 | 8% |
| 2017 | 26 | 15% |
| 2016 | 30 | 14% |
| 2015 | 18 | 8% |
| 2014 | 17 | 6% |
| 2013 | 24 | 12% |
| 2012 | 11 | 2% |
| 2011 | 21 | 4% |
| 2010 | 166 | 13% |
| 2009 | 120 | 8% |
| 2008 | 26 | 8% |
| 2007 | 45 | 5% |
| 2006 | 35 | 4% |
| 2005 | 37 | 4% |
| 2004 | 14 | 3% |
| 2003 | 32 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 12 | 9% |
| 2000 | 9 | 6% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 15 | 7% |
| 1997 | 9 | 7% |
| 1996 | 13 | 10% |
| 1995 | 21 | 12% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 10% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 3 | 13% |
| 1988 | 1 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2016 Toyota Corolla
65 complaintsSeat belts
26 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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