2016 Toyota Corolla Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 32 brake complaints for the 2016 Toyota Corolla, 15% of its 214 total complaints for the year. These complaints involve 14 crashes and 16 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 21,619. No brake-specific recall is on file for this model year.
- Brakes complaints
- 32
- 15% of 214
- Crashes reported
- 14
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 16
- Median mileage
- 21,619 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe pressing the brake pedal and getting no response or a delayed response at low speeds, including in parking lots and at intersections.
- Some report the pedal feeling firm but the car not slowing down, forcing them to pump the brakes repeatedly before losing more distance to the vehicle ahead.
- A few describe a grinding noise felt through the pedal along with resistance that prevented the pedal from being pushed all the way down.
- One report describes the steering wheel locking along with a warning light while braking during a low-speed turn, with the car continuing to roll forward.
- Several of these brake incidents ended in a crash, including a low-speed collision with a building and a rear-end collision in stopped traffic.
When 2016 Toyota Corolla brake complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 12, 2016, latest Feb 16, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 Toyota Corolla
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Corolla model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2016 Toyota Corolla have?
- NHTSA lists 32 brake complaints for the 2016 Corolla, which is 15% of the 214 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Toyota Corolla?
- No related recalls are listed in the data for this model year's brake complaints.
- Did the brake problems cause crashes or injuries?
- Yes, the brake complaint data for the 2016 Corolla is linked to 14 crashes and 16 injuries.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among these brake complaints is 21,619 miles.
- How does the 2016 Corolla compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2016 Corolla's 15% share of brake complaints is similar to 2010 (15%) and lower than 2017 (17%), based on the share_percent figures across model years.