2017 Toyota Corolla Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 15%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,400miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Toyota Corolla, 15% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,400 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When purchasing the car and leaving the car lot I heard a grinding/rubbing noise which sounds just like brake pads being worn as well as rotors. I contacted the car lot and they assured me it was from rust where it had sit. They had me take it to Toyota of kingsport and they evaluated stating it was rust. I still hear the rubbing or loudness after they replaced the rotors. Please recall”
NHTSA complaint #11209009, filed 2019-05, 50,000 miles“While coming to a stop at a stoplight, a car come out if no where. I tried to slam on the brake to come to a stop faster but the breaking system did not react to the pedal being pressed down. I was met with a stiff pedal and I could feel the brakes pushing back which caused me to hit another car that had already entered into an intersection.”
NHTSA complaint #10983616, filed 2017-05, 8,821 miles“I'm a trooper with the oregon state police. I covered a crash today where the mentioned vehicle braked for the driver, but the brake lights never engaged. I spoke to another Toyota owner on scene who stated his Toyota does the same when the vehicle is braking for him. The driver behind this Toyota was able to stop in time, but I can see this lack of brake lights as a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11121512, filed 2018-08, 3,500 miles“Lane departure alert & pre collision system malfunction warning light keep illuminating on the dashboard for a certain amount of time and then will turn off again without warning. This is also affecting the cruise control and the ABS system. I noticed that it affects what seems to be the transmission when I am coming to a stop the car will shake uncontrollably and act like it is out of gear. Almost like it is possessed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11245099, filed 2019-08, 5,000 miles“My new (4,000 miles) Toyota Corolla 2017 failed to stop in a parking lot. I pulled in a parking lot of my apartment building, but my car failed to stop at the car stopper (bump) and kept going. I kept applying the brakes, but the car kept going . It went through a wooden fence, I continued to apply the bakes, but the car didn't respond and kept going until it hits the wall of the adjacent building.”
NHTSA complaint #11002870, filed 2017-07, 4,000 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…
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 2017 Toyota Corolla
54 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsWheels
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology