Toyota Corolla Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 385 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Toyota Corolla across 23 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (101). The words owners use most often: “applied brakes” (8% of reports).
- 385service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 114mention a crash
- 48mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 23%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Applied brakes: mentioned in 30 of 385 complaints (8%)
- Brake pads: mentioned in 20 of 385 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 262 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 385 complaints, 114 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 48 an injury.
Toyota Corolla service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corolla | 2 | 6% | 4,250 |
| 2022 Corolla | 2 | 2% | 84,500 |
| 2021 Corolla | 1 | 1% | 89,900 |
| 2017 Corolla | 1 | 1% | 45,000 |
| 2015 Corolla | 1 | 0% | 21,000 |
| 2013 Corolla | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2011 Corolla | 4 | 1% | 2,300 |
| 2010 Corolla | 101 | 8% | 2,500 |
| 2009 Corolla | 70 | 5% | 15,000 |
| 2008 Corolla | 17 | 5% | 28,000 |
| 2007 Corolla | 27 | 3% | 29,500 |
| 2006 Corolla | 17 | 2% | 14,495 |
| 2005 Corolla | 28 | 3% | 30,000 |
| 2004 Corolla | 4 | 1% | 22,000 |
| 2003 Corolla | 23 | 3% | 38,000 |
| 2002 Corolla | 7 | 6% | 45,498 |
| 2001 Corolla | 9 | 7% | 47,300 |
| 2000 Corolla | 9 | 6% | — |
| 1999 Corolla | 7 | 5% | 119,271 |
| 1998 Corolla | 14 | 6% | 51,690 |
| 1997 Corolla | 8 | 6% | — |
| 1996 Corolla | 12 | 9% | 67,500 |
| 1995 Corolla | 20 | 11% | 120,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Model years: 2009, 2010
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 scion xd and my 2009-2010 corolla, and corolla matrix vehicles equipped with 1.8l engine and originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. When driving under certain unique conditions in extremely low ambient temperatures, the intake manifold suction port for the brake vacuum can become blocked due to the freezing of condensation resulting from positive crankcase ventilation.
Risk: This could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance and a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will install a newly designed intake air connector which will relocate the brake system vacuum port. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on september 21, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while shifting gears on several occasions, the clutch was sticking. Additionally, while shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, the clutch was almost stuck to the floorboard. The contact placed a foot behind the clutch pedal to raise the clutch…
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that, while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated despite the brakes being applied, causing the driver to crash into a parked vehicle. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. There were no reported injuries, air bag…
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle was hard to stop, and he lost control but was able to avoid a crash. The maintenance light was illuminated. Upon further research, the contact indicated the failure was related to TSB T-SB-0088-23…
The contact owned a 2025 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while attempting to drive from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The front end of the vehicle lowered down while the rear-end rose and made an abnormal squealing sound…
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact discovered brake fluid on the clutch pedal, and the brake pedal was mushy while depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Corollas have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 385 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Toyota Corolla. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Corolla service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Toyota Corolla?
The most frequent phrase is “applied brakes”, in 30 of 385 complaints, followed by “brake pads” (20).
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