2009 Toyota Corolla brakes problems

Filed Jul 10, 2022 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle speed control / sudden unintended acceleration. This was NOT a "misapplication of pedal" by driver! It was clearly a mechanical failure—apparently accelerator pedal (not floor mat, which was secured on its pegs). NO warning lamp, msg, symptom prior to crash. Afterward, saw the federal safety agency rpts others FIXED speed control issue & same prob STILL recurred! My VIN wasn't listed as unrepaired (likely the original owner repaired recall issue/s)—yet car was still dangerous! At slow speed, approx 1-2 mph, I was entering my garage in usual way, turning R. Car abruptly sped up uncontrollably (self-accelerated); couldn't stop it! Crashed thru garage doorpost & wall, then backyard fence. Lucky I'm alive & no one in yard. VERY traumatic! Physical injury (neck/back) helped by ibuprofen. FWIW air bag didn't deploy. AAA said they'd only tow for repair, not inspection. I wasn't going to repair; I'd NEVER trust driving that car again & wouldn't sell to ANYONE to drive, due to grave concern same issue'd recur! Available for inspection at PickNPull, Moss Landing, CA. PnP corp agreed they'd haul away ONLY for its OTHER parts—order taker understood it had UNTRUSTED accelerator pedal / vehicle speed control. They also promised me they wouldn't let anyone drive it! Of 2009 Corolla the federal safety agency's 1,523 rpts, "vehicle speed control" is 3rd highest, far > nearly all other rpts. Below, a few of MANY related examples. (Note: dates may be either report or incident dates.) 10/26/21 the federal safety agency #11438174; 5/31/17 #10992371; 7/16/16 #10885246 ("CAR WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL...STILL AN ISSUE WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION.); 6/3/16, #10872355; 10/2/14 #10640760 ("VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT FAILURE RECURRED"); 9/30/14 #10640098; 9/25/14 #10639073; 11/16/13 #10552563; 3/4/12 #10450183; 2/10/12 #10450183 ("ALREADY HAD ALL OF TOYOTA'S "RECALL" REMEDIES";) 1/29/12 #10447756; 6/22/10 #10343426 (recall work had been done); 6/23/10 #10340943 (work had been done); 6/6/10 #10339969; 5/18/10 #10330952.

Filed Aug 15, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX

The car speed variable when I try speed up became slow or sometimes it speed up one time it stops in the middle of rail crossing and completely stop then I moved out and the car pushed up other side and the car accelerated not working properly nod the fuel system also I have big doubt about this car!

Filed Apr 27, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · 514,330 miles · NY

Rumbling noise under the hood coming from the engine ,check engine light is on, at a slowing down speed the car starts vibrating and makes the rumbling noise under the hood!! Unsafe to drive !! Car went to the dealer williams honda - several times back to check the code and to fix the problems!! We had to bring this complaint with the management and better business bureau, we are requested a compensation from a dealer for selling unsafe vehicle to us, we complained about this whole matter in details to better business bureau, we requested a monetary compensation $500. We are requesting from new york state department of motor vehicles: to help and assist us to collect compensation of $500 from a dealer williams honda that is in elmira new york.

Filed Jan 28, 2021 · Body, Brakes · 149,340 miles · NC · crash

My 17 year old daughter got into a car accident on 01/27/2021, she pressed on the brakes but they did not engage causing her to hit another vehicle on a neighborhood side street

Filed Oct 12, 2020 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · MD · crash

The break stopped working. I had almost gotten into a car accident. Fortunately, I hit a close donation metal container and was able to stop the car. I have my car checked out by a mechanic and the issue is not related to break pads and/or rotor. It is a due to a manufacturing related issue; hydraulic:power assist:vacuum. I have stopped driving the vehicle and I would like to get it towed for a recall service to darcars toyota dealer in silver spring md where I bought the car. This model and year is under recall for breaks but not in the state of md or dc. You can reach me at [xxx] or [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Brakes · 69,638 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that there was a manufacturer campaign to address the failure and that the rear wheel bearing harnesses needed to be replaced. The manufacturer issued four technical service bulletins on the brake system, but there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,638.

Filed Jun 14, 2017 · Acceleration, Airbags · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v006000 (air bags), 10v023000 (vehicle speed control), and 09v338000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (gambrel toyota dealer, located in corbin, ky), but the parts were not available for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Oct 17, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 49,500 miles · CA

Takata recall power window master switch recall smart stop technology

Filed Aug 25, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · PR

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v340000 (air bags) and 09v338000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Oct 23, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 25,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes malfunctioned. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The front passenger sustained a minor head injury that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The front end of the vehicle sustained significant damage. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.