2016 Toyota Corolla Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,147miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 Toyota Corolla, 2% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,147 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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“Whelp my 2016 Toyota Corolla l has a issue with the sensor this car is only a month old I tool it to the dealership and the stated the nitrogen in my tires are to cold, well its summer time in florida and nothing cold everyday I have had a issue with the sensor. Also my car feels like it is about to blow away when I am on the expressway , which is very scary”
NHTSA complaint #10905870, filed 2016-09, 800 miles“I was involved in a car accident on 2/20/2020 my vehicle was in motion. I felt my 2016 Toyota Corolla lose traction on the road and start to slip. My traction control light never came on and I never felt it engage. I hydroplaned, my car hit a guardrail head on, my seat belt did not tighten which caused me to hit my head and chest on the steering wheel and dash as well as injuries to my neck from being slung forward. My vehicle continued to impact the guardrail. My air bags didn't deploy which also caused me to hit my head and shoulder hard on the driver window/door. …”
NHTSA complaint #11311424, filed 2020-02, 87,209 miles“Noted over head light by the back seat making a electrical static noise while the car was running on a city street and was about to make a right turn suddenly the engine died, steering wheel became stiffed not able to manuever, eps light came out battery was fully charge for some reason still draining the power down to 9.6 volts from 12volts. Please see attached photo per my mechanic same problem from Toyota yaris 2005. This part is called the electric power actuator for electric power steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #11130018, filed 2018-09, 36,294 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10178777Jul 9, 2020TSB: Some 2014 - 2019 model year Corolla vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise from the front lower suspension arm rear bushing. This condition may occur when driving over speed…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 25 | 2% |
| 2009 | 19 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 13 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Toyota Corolla
65 complaintsBrakes
30 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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