Tl* the contact owns a 1996 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the suspension was unstable and there was a rattling noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10e002000 (suspension). The contact also stated that there was an intermittent electrical short in which the fuses shorted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician diagnosed that the dashboard would need to be replaced and rewired. The mechanic replaced the fuses. In addition, the brake light remained illuminated. The contact indicated that the brake pedal had to be depressed to the floor with force to completely stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
1996 Toyota Corolla brakes problems
13 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Foundation components4
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3
- Foundation components: disc: pads2
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
- Foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
- Foundation components: drum: drum1
- Foundation components: disc1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Toyota Corolla brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Toyota Corolla brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Toyota Corolla owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brakes failed while approaching cars stopped at a red light.
Consumer states that when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor resulting in extended stopping. The service station has replaced the master brake cylinder. *jb
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Front brake calipers seized; brakes pads cracked, drums replaced. 3 times rear pads cracked and blew, as if car was driven with feet on both accelerator and brake, or driven with emergency brake on; but neither was the case. Car was driven in a normal, moderate manner, and after only 3 months the rear shoes burned/cracked, and worn almost through, and the rear drums need replacing. Firestone (who did repairs) say no mechanical reason can be found, but mechanical failrue of some kind is only possible explanation.
Abs brakes failed, resulting in a crash.
Brake sensor failed.
When the brakes are applied the vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified.
Brake pads and shoes failed.
Brakes drag.
Questions about the 1996 Toyota Corolla brakes
Does the 1996 Toyota Corolla have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Toyota Corolla, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Toyota Corolla brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Toyota Corolla brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Toyota Corolla have bad brakes?
The Toyota Corolla model years with the most brakes complaints are 2010 (166 complaints), 2009 (120 complaints) and 2007 (45 complaints).
Other 1996 Toyota Corolla problems
Airbags 32Seat belts 17Electrical 12Lights 12Engine 9Visibility 8Acceleration 7Tires 6Body 5Fuel system 4Seats 4Transmission 4Steering 3Locks 2Suspension 2
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