2005 Toyota Corolla: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Mar 14, 2013 · Engine · 30,000 miles · CA

Serpentine belt on car has been replaced 3 times car has only 40,750 miles on it first replaced belt at 30,000 miles. Have been told by several mechanics that there is defect with this particular model car that the belt will squeal and then stops after being driven for a few blocks. There is obviously a defect in this serpentine belt mechanism.

Filed Jul 23, 2012 · Transmission · 71,957 miles · NJ

In april 2012 I brought my vehicle to a toyota dealership for service; the check engine light was on. Apparently there was a recall on the ECM of the car. It was replaced and seemed fine. In july I heard a grinding sound on my car. I brought it to a dealership and they fixed the issue. It was a problem with the fuel line. They did a flush on all fluids and other work. The car works great. A week later the vehicle is "choking and jerking" when I hit the gas. Sounds like the transmission. Dealership states it is a transmission issue. They look it over and now I need a new transmission. I've never had a problem with the car before. I was not provided information when the car was there originally about the transmission; I was driving with a bad transmission.

Filed Apr 29, 2010 · Brakes · CA

2005 toyota corolla l.s. I have been informing at least 3 dealers that the brakes seem problematic. The squeaking' was continuous since purchase, and after service[s] now the squeaking stopped, yet excessive brake dust comes on the front hubcaps. When I tell toyota about it ... They said, well you have rebuilt brakes.? Not so... Never did that to this car.? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 11, 2010 · Brakes, Steering · 6 miles · CA

Tl*the contact has a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the brakes made a loud squeaking noise whenever they were engaged. The brakes pads had to be replaced every 10 months. The tires also have to be replaced every 2 years even though the contact has had several alignments. The first time the tires and brakes were replaced, the mileage was 12000. The failure mileage was 6. The current mileage was 42999.

Filed Feb 19, 2009 · Engine · 45,000 miles · FL

I purchased car new and drive belt began squealing at 22,000 miles. It was under warranty so took in to have fixed and they only replaced the belt. Now at 45,000 doing it again. Toyota has bulletin to replace tensioner arm because they have had so many go bad. Tensioner arm is defective and causing belt to wear out prematurely. Please investigate. I have heard other corolla owners having the same exact issue w/their car. It's unfair that a part is defective and all car owners have to pay the $350 to have corrected. There wasn't an incident/accident but I thought you should know. Thank you.

Filed Sep 4, 2008 · Engine · 42,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact sporadically heard a loud squealing noise coming from the engine. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the accessory drive belt/ belt tensioner assembly failed. The contact would be responsible for the $500 repair costs. The technician also stated that the manufacturer issued tsb number 02107 (engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys) pertaining to this failure. The manufacturer stated that because the vehicle exceeded 36,000 miles, they would not assume any liability. The failure and current mileages were 42,000. Updated 10/14/08. *lj updated 10/16/08.

Filed Sep 9, 2005 · Body · 10,200 miles · CO

Driving on the interstate at 75 MPH noticed loud squealing noise coming from moonroof, under 75 MPH if there are strong cross winds. Also, a rattle noise from the driver side window. Took it to dealership once back in town and they could not duplicate the noise from the moonroof since there were no winds over here and hard to find interstates close by with speed limit of 75 MPH. They did duplicate the rattle on the driver side window and placed felt in the door to make the door conform better. They are also ordering a new seal because that one is deformed in two places towards the top. We will see if that will fix it. Now the moonroof is rattling loudly so they will be looking at that when they replace the part on the driver side door. Since my dealership over here cannot duplicate the noise, we will be taking it to grand junction dealership where we always here it because the interstate has a speed limit of 75 MPH and always have strong cross winds. I am still hoping these rattling noises and very loud squealing can be fixed. The noises are very annoying while driving. (nm

Filed Mar 15, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 900 miles · NV · crash

The brakes failed, causing the vehicle to crash into a wall while attempting to park in a garage. Also, power steering did not work during inclement weather, making the ability to maintain control of the vehicle difficult. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.*ak prior to the accident, the brakes locked up and skidded in dry road conditions. Vehicle surged forward when attempting to stop vehicle. When the power steering failed the battery light came on. Dealer found nothing wrong and no adjustments were made. After vehicle came back from dealer's inspection there was a grinding/scretching noise. Consumer had to take vehicle back to dealer and found that the backing plate behind the rotors was bent. Backing plate was bend back into place. Consumer felt grinding noise was not a result of accident and/or damages occured to vehicle.