2007 Toyota Corolla: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed May 27, 2020 · Wheels · 170,000 miles · KS

Driver side front wheel bearing has been replaced every year. The problem started in 2015. They will not even last full year. Now as of current 5/27/2020 today had to replace the driver side wheel bearing again. This ridiculous. Has cost lots of money. Maybe somebody should look into this issue. Starts making a grinding noise at 35mph and continues to get louder longer you drive it. But it does not occur when you are stopped.

Filed Jul 23, 2015 · Brakes · HI

When ever I turn off the car then start it again and move either forward or backward there is a grinding sound in my forward break area. I took it in to toyota and was told that they couldn't recreate the sound. I took it to a private mechanic and he replaced a part twice. It stops grinding for a couple of days but then it comes back. It now happens nearly every time I go forward or backwards. Also, if I go over a bumpy stretch of road or suddenly step on my brakes the brakes grind and I am unable to stop for a few seconds. It seems like something is wrong with the ABS. This is an ongoing problem that happens daily.

Filed Jun 3, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 10 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that while making a left turn, the vehicle made a loud grinding sound. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the axle had fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 10 and the current mileage was 148,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2013 · Brakes, Suspension · 22,204 miles · CA

Had the front brake pads and rotors replaced on car march 1, 2013. A month and a half later I heard grinding noise from left wheel. Took car in on 4/11/13 and was told brake pads and rotors were fine, but that the hub and bearing were failing on the left. Was also told this was rare that they don't usually see a hub and bearing failing at this mileage. This is a serious problem and if you do not do anything about it your wheel could fall off. I was advised by someone with experience with this problem to go ahead and fix it which I did on 4/16/13. Was also advised by this same person that the failure was probably the result of a factory defect, but at this point there is no way to prove it and the car is out of warranty. The warranty for this repair is only a year and the failure rate after fixing this type of issue is high. I no longer trust my car!!!!!

Filed Aug 30, 2011 · Brakes · 1,080 miles · CA

Ever since my vehicle was purchased, I would hear a squeaking/grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle when I hit the brake pedal. The sound only existed when I put the vehicle to reverse. However, near the 20,000 miles point, the sound has become louder and exist even when driving forward and braking. I have reported this problem to three different toyota dealerships and they are unable to repair it. The problem occurs when I need to stop the vehicle and push on the brake pedal. There would be a loud grinding noise and sometimes the brake pedal would also vibrate. The toyota dealerships have changed my brake pads and performed several inspections. However, it did not solve the problem. Now they are refusing to do anything and claims that the problem is normal (at nearly 60,000 miles). I feel that there is something really wrong and unsafe about the situation. What if the brakes fail at any moment? What steps should I take? Even toyota customer experience service is telling me that the dealer diagnostic says it is a normal condition.

Filed Jun 23, 2011 · Brakes · 46,000 miles · IL

Safety issue: I have 2007 ( new from the dealer) corolla has only 46k miles, I replaced the brakes at 31k. At the end of 2009 when the dealer confirmed that the brake pads needed to be replaced I was surprised to hear that for a two year old car with only 31k. I did replace the brake pads to protect the car. Yesterday, the car had a grinding noise, so I took the car to the dealer and he told me that the left pad was completely gone, I was surprised, because it is only has 15k since the last time he replaced the brake pads, he told me that the caliper was stuck and caused this problem because moisture entered the brake disc and froze the disk and froze the calipers and caused this. The car has only 46k and to change the brakes twice there is some design and safety issue with moisture getting into the caliper. It is toyota's design and all corolla 's in the USA need to be fixed, to keep moisture from getting into the caliper and causing it to stick. It is public safety. I did not fix the car with the dealer because he was so ignorant and I am concerned about the toyota service at this dealer and I will elevate that to a higher level with a district attorney because it is public safety concern for me and my family and the public. Updated ivoq 08/30/11

Filed Nov 16, 2010 · Body, Brakes · 52,617 miles · CA

Check engine light came on 11/14/10 and car started slam shifting, and died on freeway. The car started again, and I took it to xx in moreno valley next day. Dealer said faulty ecu (dtc p2716) and the part must be ordered. I asked if they could provide a loaner car because I don't feel safe driving the car with a faulty ECM. I was told part will most likely be in tuesday or wednesday. The dealer said a loaner car would not be provided unless the car totally stop operating. I live in san bernardino and work in moreno valley, approx 26 miles one way. I have aaa towing basic for 6 miles. I would usually purchase aaa southern ca automobile club towing for up to 100 miles, but because I bought a new reliable toyota, I just got the basic towing in case the battery died. I don't have towing to get the car to moreno valley in case it completely stops running. I'm worried about safety and logistics! I don't trust this toyota corolla. Dealer will not keep the car and give me a loaner until the part arrives. Will toyota be responsible if this car stalls again in traffic and causes an accident? Will toyota be responsible if this car needs to be towed to the dealer? Will toyota be responsible if the transmission becomes damaged from the hard shifting? Will toyota be responsible if the car catches fire from faulty electrical wiring? This corolla has had brake and steering problems. Brake fluid always low, although brakes verified as repaired and okay by technician. The wheel bearing on the front driver's side wheel is going bad and the tire will not hold air. The tire has been examined and is good. I smell electrical burning once in awhile. The belt tensioner pulley bearing bad. Occasionally, smell antifreeze, which indicates a leaking head gasket. Wind noise, windows creak when moved up/down. The locks squeak. The interior rattles. The paint job is runny, weld points are sloppy. Car stalling, slam shifting, then cutting off. The car has a little over 50,000 miles.

Filed Dec 24, 2009 · Brakes · 47,000 miles · 00

Problem: squeezing / grinding noise in brakes which sometimes happens as one drives slowly and brakes. The problem started after I had the car for 2 and 3 quarters years. Toyota technician looked at the problem 2 times and mentioned that everything is normal. After that a toyota customer service representative called me and mentioned that the brakes are fine and that a certain repair at my cost could be done. When I asked the toyota customer service representative to explain in writing what the exact problem is and how to solve it and she agreed to do so. Previous communication had also be in writing. But toyota has not done so as to date. Please note that the exact model is toyota runx, based on toyota corolla 4 doors.

Filed Nov 17, 2009 · Electrical · NY

We purchased our 2007 corolla le brand new. We realized that after parking and restarting the car and commencing to drive, a loud "click" was heard from the front of the car. We brought the car to the dealer and they said the clicking noise was normal and is mentioned in the manual. I informed them that our previous corolla never had this problem and they said nothing needs to be done. If I wanted, a new computer would have to be installed but the waiting time was extensive. I refused this explanation and nothing was done. In addition, the car surges when the air con or defroster is on but again, the dealer "found nothing". Recently, one of the belts was squeaking and had to be replaced. In addition, an oil change and build-up on the battery removed. The cost - over $320. I told the dealer of the extended warranty we purchased and they told me nothing was covered. We feel that the extended warranty was useless and the corolla dealer just looking to make money. These incidents started in 2007 and continued to 2009.