How many brake complaints does the 2017 Toyota Corolla have?

NHTSA lists 30 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Corolla, which is 17% of all 178 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Toyota Corolla?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2017 Corolla's brake complaints.

At what mileage do 2017 Corolla brake problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2017 Corolla is 4,400 miles.

Have any crashes or injuries been linked to 2017 Corolla brake complaints?

NHTSA data links 9 crashes and 4 injuries to the brake complaints filed for the 2017 Corolla, with no fires reported.

Is the brake complaint rate higher for the 2017 Corolla than other years?

Yes. The 2017 Corolla's 17% brake complaint share is the highest of any model year listed, ahead of years like 2010 at 15% and 2016 at 15%.

2017 Toyota Corolla Brakes Problems

Brakes account for 30 of 178 complaints (17%) on the 2017 Toyota Corolla, the highest share among all model years listed. Nine crashes and four injuries are linked to this component, with a median failure mileage of 4,400. No related recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints: 30; 17% of 178
Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 4,400 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report the brake pedal going stiff or unresponsive when pressed hard, causing the car to fail to stop and strike another vehicle or object.
Some describe the vehicle continuing to move forward or failing to stop even with the brake pedal fully depressed at low speed, including in parking lots.
Several complaints mention the pre-collision or forward collision warning system activating or malfunctioning at the same time the brakes failed to respond.
One report describes brake lights not illuminating during braking, which a police officer noted could confuse drivers behind the vehicle.
Some owners felt vibration or shaking in the brakes or drivetrain while coming to a stop or backing out of a parking position.
One complaint describes needing to use the emergency brake because the regular brake pedal did not stop the vehicle at low speed.

When 2017 Toyota Corolla brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 24, 2017, latest Feb 11, 2026.

30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2017 to Feb 2026; peak Nov 2017 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2017 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.

2010185 (15%)
201123 (4%)
201213 (3%)
201327 (13%)
201422 (8%)
201520 (9%)
201632 (15%)
201730 (17%)
201811 (8%)
201916 (8%)
202025 (8%)
20219 (5%)
202216 (16%)
20237 (10%)
202410 (16%)
20258 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2017 Toyota Corolla have?: NHTSA lists 30 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Corolla, which is 17% of all 178 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Toyota Corolla?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2017 Corolla's brake complaints.
At what mileage do 2017 Corolla brake problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2017 Corolla is 4,400 miles.
Have any crashes or injuries been linked to 2017 Corolla brake complaints?: NHTSA data links 9 crashes and 4 injuries to the brake complaints filed for the 2017 Corolla, with no fires reported.
Is the brake complaint rate higher for the 2017 Corolla than other years?: Yes. The 2017 Corolla's 17% brake complaint share is the highest of any model year listed, ahead of years like 2010 at 15% and 2016 at 15%.