2018 Toyota Corolla Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 8%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Toyota Corolla, 8% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,500 miles. 4 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.
“On sunday, october 20, 2019, approximately 3:10 pm I got into my 2018 Toyota Corolla, the car was stationary in park, and was not running on a flat surface. I realized I forgot my wallet so I got out of the car and left the driver's door open. I retrieved my wallet within 1 minute and when I came out my car was rolling slowly on the flat driveway where I park every day. I tried to grab the door handle to see if I could jump in the car to stop it but it picked up speed and went down a slight incline across the yard. The door hit a tree and then the car landed in bushes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11271148, filed 2019-10, 19,200 miles“Grinding noise when braking and reversing in car under 25 miles on odometer. Have gone to several dealerships and have been tldthat I am braking too hard (seriously in a new car??) & window paeenger side front makes noise while going up and down they said they lubricated it but now its making more noise..”
NHTSA complaint #11129286, filed 2018-09, 25 miles“The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and she depressed on the brake pedal but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact crashed into a traffic sign in the middle of the street. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated no one was injured or sought medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive to her residence but continue to experience the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11465793, filed 2022-05, 78,000 miles“The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving into a parking space, the vehicle accelerated without any warning causing the vehicle to drive over the curb and crash into a 7 eleven store building. The air bags did not deploy, and no one was injured. The contact was unsure if there was a police report filed. The vehicle was towed, and it was deemed for total loss. The dealer was contacted and stated they were unsure of the cost of the repairs because the vehicle had an anti-lock brake feature. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11490000, filed 2022-10, 16,500 miles“The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Corolla. While driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the brakes failed to engage. As a result, the vehicle was involved in a side impact collision. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that an investigator was assigned to the case. There was one injury that required medical attention. The contact suffered from a broken sternum, right hip injury, and severe pain. …”
NHTSA complaint #11119695, filed 2018-08, 300 milesRelated service bulletins
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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 2018 Toyota Corolla
38 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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