2016 Toyota Corolla Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 11%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,150miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Toyota Corolla, 11% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,150 miles. 2 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.
“We bought a new 2016 Toyota Corolla and have a problem with rodents getting in it. We read up on it and it is caused by the materials used. The person I spoke at Toyota said they use peanut based lubricant. This apparently is know by Toyota yet they continue to use it. What can be done? I am tired of being told nothing can be done.”
NHTSA complaint #10949996, filed 2017-02, 4,900 miles“Transmission problem: my RPM is low and vibrates the car and loss of performance, while shifts gear improperly. I have 6 oem enhanced DTC, I can provide pictures, the important code is ECM/PCM code. Abs: every time I hit a pothole, ABS makes grinding noise. Power steering problem: I did alignment, even after that my steering my car swerved to the left and right on highway, it's like I have to battle my car to be in the lane. …”
NHTSA complaint #11182474, filed 2019-02, 25,000 miles“Fumes out of vent 15,000 miles 79 MPH on interstate, first time this has happen, make my eyes tear up(mild plus) went on for at least 10 miles, was looking for exit to get off. I stopped about 20 miles further down the road, checked exhaust pipe, no blockage”
NHTSA complaint #10947485, filed 2017-01, 15,300 miles“While I was driving on a street, my car started to stall, and die, this has happened 3 times. It just happened today, I was driving on the street, and the engine just stopped, and car stopped running, I had to pull over and make sure it was in drive, and start it up again. I almost got hit by another car, because the engine stopped running. Another time I was driving on the street about to get on the freeway, and the car stalled, died. I checked to make sure it was in drive, adjusted it and then kept going. …”
NHTSA complaint #11301493, filed 2020-01, 60,000 miles“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 just drive slow but it doesn't help and I recently almost rear ended another vehicle due to the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11063950, filed 2018-01, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11028712Jan 7, 2026Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 44% |
| 2025 | 7 | 23% |
| 2024 | 17 | 26% |
| 2023 | 18 | 24% |
| 2022 | 15 | 15% |
| 2021 | 33 | 18% |
| 2020 | 80 | 26% |
| 2019 | 32 | 16% |
| 2018 | 19 | 14% |
| 2017 | 31 | 17% |
| 2016 | 24 | 11% |
| 2015 | 33 | 15% |
| 2014 | 38 | 14% |
| 2013 | 16 | 8% |
| 2012 | 11 | 2% |
| 2011 | 19 | 3% |
| 2010 | 47 | 4% |
| 2009 | 40 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 22 | 3% |
| 2006 | 29 | 3% |
| 2005 | 25 | 3% |
| 2004 | 16 | 3% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2016 Toyota Corolla
65 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsSeat belts
26 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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