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2016 Toyota Corolla Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2016 Toyota Corolla, 10% of its 214 total complaints that year. Median mileage at failure is 18,445 miles, with 4 crashes and 1 injury reported. No related recalls are on file.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
21
10% of 214
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
18,445 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Front suspension control arms produce a squeaking noise over speed bumps and uneven pavement, which some owners said dealers could not diagnose.
  • Tires blow out or rupture on the inner sidewall near the rim, sometimes with no visible road debris and at relatively low tire mileage.
  • Original equipment tires reportedly show liner separation across all four tires at low vehicle mileage, with dealers confirming the defect.
  • Tire sidewalls separate at the seam, described as a gap wide enough to slide a card into.
  • A knocking noise from the front of the car correlates with vehicle motion and has been linked by some owners to worn suspension parts.

When 2016 Toyota Corolla suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 12, 2016, latest Aug 26, 2026.

2016 Toyota Corolla suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month4Sep 2016Aug 2017May 2020Jan 2021Jun 2022Jan 2023Jun 2024Aug 2026
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2016 to Aug 2026; peak Sep 2017 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2016 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Corolla model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200523 (3%)
  2. 200620 (2%)
  3. 200731 (4%)
  4. 200815 (5%)
  5. 200951 (3%)
  6. 201063 (5%)
  7. 201112 (2%)
  8. 20125 (1%)
  9. 201315 (7%)
  10. 201414 (5%)
  11. 201522 (10%)
  12. 201621 (10%)
  13. 201715 (8%)
  14. 20188 (6%)
  15. 20194 (2%)
  16. 20209 (3%)
  17. 202112 (6%)
  18. 20226 (6%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20242 (3%)
  21. 20255 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2016 Toyota Corolla have?
NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this category for the 2016 Corolla, which is 10% of the 214 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2016 Toyota Corolla suspension or tire problems?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2016 Corolla.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 18,445 miles.
Did the 2016 Corolla's suspension or tire issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data tied to this complaint category for the 2016 Corolla shows 4 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.
How does 2016 compare to other Corolla years for this problem area?
The 2016 Corolla's 21 complaints and 10% share are similar to 2015 (22 complaints, 10%) and higher than most other model years like 2019 (4 complaints, 2%) and 2023 (0 complaints).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.