About 5:30pm on thursday evening (2/4/10), I was driving home n on silver lake blvd & 36 st. It was lightly snowing, the streets were wet and slippery, and I was driving under 15/MPH going downhill. As I pressed the brakes, the car went faster, and did not stop until I badly hit the car in front of me and went over the curb. My car is a 2009 toyota corolla. About 2-3 months ago, toyota sent me a recall notice for the brakes, much before the nationwide toyota recall hit the media. And now, even after I did recall a few months ago, this is the second time that such a brake-related incident has happened to me ever since the recall. I feel that this accident is related to another brake defect of the newly-replaced/altered brakes, and would kindly ask for it to be further investigated.
2009 Toyota Corolla brakes complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. While driving 5 MPH with the brake pedal engaged, the vehicle would not stop. The brake pedal began moving back and forth uncontrollably until the contact firmly engaged the brake pedal. The failure has occurred 6 times. The dealer stated that they would repair the accelerator pedal the following day and then diagnose the braking system. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure mileage was 9700 and current mileage was 9740. Updated 03/10/10. *lj updated 08/18/10
I am the owner of 2009 toyota corolla. I have to press my brake pedal hard and almost all the way down to make my car to stop. I called my dealership about the problem but the dealership want to charge me $89 to look at it. I called toyota customer service line but got no result. I am also smelling burning odor coming from my vents when I turn the heat on. I called the dealership and all they want is to charge me money to look at my problem.
This is for a 2009 toyota corolla le. Sometimes, after I hit the brakes, the car seems to stop gradually and the front wheels tend to shake heavily. (almost seems like the wheels are going to fall off). I took it to the dealer and they said that it could have been the ABS kicking in. I am still not satisfied by the dealers remedy. They basically did nothing. The problem happens mostly on wet surfaces and light snow. But because of that, every time I hit the brakes, I have to pray the car to stop.
I brought my corolla 2009 in nov 2008 . In feb 2009 I took it to lansing ,mi dealer saying brakes went down to the floor. I had hard time to stop my car. They send me back saying nothing is wrong. There was a brake recall few months later. I am again facing the same problem. I avoided banging my car twice . I took my car to toyota dealer . The service personnel instead of looking for problem said he can't help me put on the brakes as it winter. I told them I want to talk to his service manager. The service manager assured me that he will check the problem. The rear brakes were not aligned properly . Frankly I can't trust that car. I feel that cars 2 basic functionalities went wrong. 1. Brake 2. Gas pedal. If toyota can't get 2 basic things right they should stop making cars.
My vehicle was involved in an accident and I belive that the manufacturer was at fault. I had my vehicle inspected for brake problems numerous times by the dealer and it was always said nothing was wrong. Well on sep. 22,2009 my mother was driving my car while I was passenger and she says it would not stop. Now that I see others are experiencing the same problems I want the manufacturer to be held responsible because I have been dealing with these problems for two years now and it finally seems like something is going to be done about it. It took my car and who knows how many others. I gave the dealership many opportunities to remedy the situation at my expence.
I own a 2009 toyota corolla that has been giving me problems since the day one. I have been in the dealership many times for my brake problems and they have been unable to resolve the issue. On sep. 28, 2009 the vehicle was involved in an accident my mother was driving and she says it would not stop. Now that I am aware that others are experiencing this problem I am stepping forward to let everyone know that their not alone.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact noticed a grinding noise most of the time when she depressed the brake pedal. She took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that they could not find anything wrong with it. The failure continued to occur and the dealer turned the rotors to remedy the problem; however, she continued hearing the grinding noise. In september 2009, she took the vehicle to the dealer who replaced the brake pads and rotors. She no longer noticed the noise; yet, the brake pedal extended to the floor with a sudden pulling and grabbing motion. The dealer told her that the ABS activated which caused that feeling. She also stated that the vehicle would suddenly accelerate on an intermittent basis. In december 2009, the driver crashed into a brick wall when the vehicle suddenly accelerated. There were no injuries. The dealer took pictures and told her that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Furthermore, the gear shift broke and the dealer did not repair the vehicle for six months. She called the manufacturer and was unable to speak with a representative. The current mileage was approximately 17,000. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
2009 toyota corolla - gas pedal sticking problem while on the family driveway traveling at about 5 miles per hour, car rapidly accelerated forward after I removed my foot from the gas pedal. Pushing the brake down as hard as I could the car continued traveling forward crashing into my daughter's car, then pushing her car through the right side of the garage door & through the house wall completely damaging my daughter's car (totaled) destroying the garage door while smashing down that portion of the house wall. And then further inside colliding into a large dryer & washing finally coming to rest against an inside house wall beam & concrete. My daughter was almost hit as she was on the other side of the wall when the cars crashed through. We've always maintained that it was toyota's fault as it was without question, a case of unintended acceleration--the car rapidly accelerated forward on its own, but toyota insisted it was not the cause of their car. Toyota, at my cost and our insurance company, state farm, made all the repairs to the car--toyota refused to take liability for involvement with the cause of the accident. So there we were, who could refute mighty toyota'they were the premier car company & they made almost perfect cars. Obviously with their 2nd recall in a matter of months that image has now been somewhat dispelled. In speaking with toyota today I was advised that my corolla would not be included in their recall as I was advised that the pedal assembly in my car was manufactured in japan by nipo-denso and not the pedal assembly involved with the so-called sticking gas pedal problem, as that assembly, was manufactured in the united states by cts. While I appreciate what toyota stated about different assemblies, I can state unequivocally my car accelerated forward even though I was pressing the brake pedal the hold time while the car raced forward.no one incurs such damage pressing the brakes. I would ask for your review and comments
I purchased a 2009 toyota corolla in november 2009. I had issues with the brakes slipping to the floor 2 weeks after purchase. This would happen when I would try to slow the car down or come to a stop. It happened sporadically. I had many near collisions and went off the road into snowbanks several times to avoid hitting other cars. Toyota kept saying nothing is wrong with the car after checking the brakes. In september, I took the car in for the hydraulic service brake recall. This did not fix the problem. On december 8 & 9 the brakes went to the floor twice when I tried to stop at stop signs. I almost got killed avoiding other cars at intersections. Once again, the dealership tried to duplicate the situation and found nothing wrong with the car. I told them I am terrified to drive an unsafe car which will end up crashing at some point from a faulty brake system. They said they can not do anything. I said the recall part is not effective and the consumers need to be aware. All I asked for was a new corolla and I would continue all my payments. I do not want to drive an unsafe car on the road (nor should other toyota owners). The dealership is in burlington vermont.
As an owner of 2009 corolla I'm very concerned about recall for brake failure in extremely low temperatures. Toyota has limited its recall and repair of this problem only to certain states. I live in nw indiana, less than 4 miles from illinois state line. Illinois owners will have their brakes fixed; indiana is not on the list. Toyota?s state restriction does not make any sense. Nw indiana has the same weather as chicago, il and the same extreme low temperatures. Additionally, I conduct a huge portion of my business and personal matters in the state of illinois. I will have to drive my car knowing that brakes can fail on me on any given day with the extreme low temperatures (and we have months of such days ahead). How is toyota allowed to discriminate between states without just cause? We all have a right to drive safe vehicles. What can be done to enforce toyota to correct this problem?
My 2009 toyota corolla has had problems since I bought it in jan. 2009. It was seemed to down shift - they found nothing the horn went out. Fixed two wires that were separated, (they said) after the wires were fixed, it left me in the road, stranded. Would not start, making a terrible noise. Wrecker towed it in. They recalibrated the computer. Then I drove it on a trip for the first time since calibration and when I pressed on brake it would rev and seem to speed for a moment. I took it in and nothing found. Landers in little rock, ar is where I bought it and take it for service. There are recalls on my 2009 corolla for brake problems, and other model cars of the corolla have been recalled for the surging problem while braking. I'm in a situation to where I'm making a payment on a car that I'm absolutely afraid to drive. Please help me. I know they haven't driven the car as I have. They only test drive at their dealership. I'm the one at risk. With them knowing that the 2009 corolla has problems, I feel they are putting me and my family in danger.
As an owner of a 2009 toyota corolla, I am very concerned about a recall for brake failure by toyota that is limited to certain states based on winter temperatures. Brakes may fail at very low temperatures. I live in maryland, and maryland is not one of the states listed in the recall. I do not know how toyota arrived at which states are cold and which are not. But I have two serious objections to the state restriction. 1. While some winters are mild in maryland, others are not. For instance, last winter was very cold. I have the heating bills to prove it. 2. But by far, my most serious objection should be obvious to anyone. The whole purpose of a car is to travel. Even if you live in florida and own one of the recalled vehicles, does this mean you can not drive to minnesota to spend several weeks to visit family over the holidays? Does this mean I can't drive to upstate new york this winter for a vacation as I have planned? A car is not a house. It is very rare that a house moves from state to state while it is very very common that cars do. Looking at the various state tags on the interstate 95 will confirm this. Therefore, I am very concerned about the state limitation on this recall - particularly because it involves something as serious as possible brake failure.
Recently I received a recall on my '09 toyota corolla stating there was a potential problem with the brake system vacuum port. The recall says if my vehicle is operated in extremely low temperatures, there is a possibility that condensed moisture may freeze causing a potential risk of brake failure leading to an increased risk of a crash. I live in upstate new york where the temperatures drop to freezing and below this time of year. As soon as I received this notice, I called the dealer I purchased my corolla from to make an appointment to correct this potential problem. After a good 5 minutes of being put on hold, a representative picked up and nicely asked what she could do for me. I described the recall and was put on hold again. Another 4-5 minutes past and then she picked up to tell me that the service department would call me back when they weren't so busy. I am at retirement age and can't risk having an accident. The toyota dealers name is kent brown toyota in big flats, new york. I'm not even sure you people are the right people to contact but if you are your help would be appreciated.
2009 toyota corolla has a problem with the steering that caused the consumer to have an accident. *nj the consumer stated after she made a right turn, the vehicle continued to veer on its own to the right. The consumer tried to steer the vehicle, but it seemed as though the steering wheel was locked. She attempted to apply the brakes, but to no avail. The consumer was traveling approximately 15-20 MPH when the vehicle went down a cliff approximately 25-20 feet deep, hitting a tree and a fence before the vehicle came to a complete stop. The consumer and her 2 passengers were injured. The consumer stated there was a recall regarding the brake system, however she was told nothing abnormal was found with the vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The brake pedal displayed minimal resistance and moved another inch when the vehicle stopped. The dealer stated that the issue was very common for some vehicles. The contact is concerned that the safety risk could result in a crash. The current mileage was 1,700 and the failure mileage was 1,243.
Dear sirs, I had a mechanical failure caused vehicle collision where two safety hazards should call public alert. On aug. 24, 2009 as I traveled on highway 93 south, I saw the vehicle in front of me took a sudden slow-down or stop, about 30 feet in distance, even as I floored the brake pedal, my 2009 toyota corolla did not have any brake function at all, even not a resistance force at the pedal. My vehicle reared another vehicle inside the tunnel of 93 south, under normal travel situation: road surface and lighting. And then before the deployed airbag from the driving column could have blocked my body movement forward , it exploded, the inside of my vehicle filled with smoke and funny smells. Fortunately, nobody got serious injured in the collision. Since my corolla is a new car under 4900 miles, this was the only time I experience the sudden mechanical failures. My insurance company, metropolitan property, has inspected the vehicle, but did not specify any mechanical failures. Toyota north america also had their personnel inspected the vehicle upon received my report to them, but they may not take any responsibility to pass the information to the public, as there is also liability issue within. So far no repair work has been done to the vehicle, yet. The simultaneous failures of both brakes and airbag could be very serious safety hazards, please take note of this case and make it available to the public. If possible, I would appreciate it if you could, or let some third-party mechanic to, have my vehicle inspected. Thanks.
Toyota motor north america, inc. Is has issued a recall for the model year 2008-2009 scion xd and 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, and pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with a 1.8l engine and originally sold in or currently registered in certain states. My concern is for those like myself who purchased the vehicle and or has the vehicle registered in a state that is not part of the recall. What if I drive the vehicle to a state listed in the recall. Also, under harsh conditions certain parts of my state can have these 'low ambient temperatures'. According to the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v338000, the consequence of this defect is that 'this could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance and a crash could occur'. A summary of the defect is 'when driving under certain unique conditions in extremely low ambient temperatures, the intake manifold suction port for the brake vacuum can become locked due to the freezing of condensation resulting from positive crankcase ventilation'. The remedy is 'dealers will install a newly designed intake air connector which will relocate the brake system vacuum port. In summary, it would seem logical to me that toyota would fix this issue for all vehicles affected by the recall, not just based upon location of purchase and or registration. This appears to be a cost savings measure versus actually being concerned about its customer's safety. What corrective actions can be taken?
We bought a 2009 toyota corolla in oct of 2008. Noticed the touchy steering, but was told that was normal by the toyota dealership. My daughter was driving it on a side street in huntington, wv when she hit a pot hole or a manhole traveling at about 15 to 20 MPH. The steering locked up and she hit a parked car. It broke the ABS wiring harness and caused $10,994.79 damage to car. We then found out that the tires were bald at 15,000 miles and the brakes were very thin. Toyota had just service the car at 13,000 miles and did not tell me the tires or the brakes were bad. We do not know exactly what caused the steering to lock up. The repair shop could not tell us either due to the extensive damage.
I was driving straight on the mass pike in framingham, ma, and my car began to lose control. I neither hit anything nor did I lose control of the car. The brakes stopped working and I could not turn the steering wheel. This resulted in my car swerving out of control, hitting the barrier and flipping over. My car landed directly on top of 2 of the 6 air bags I have in my car, and not one airbag deployed after barrel rolling my car. My car is now totaled and I am undergoing physical therapy for severe whiplash to my back and neck. My insurance company has considered the accident a human error, yet I did nothing to cause the accident. My friend who has been a car mechanic for over 20 years feels that it was a mechanical flaw on the vehicle, and does not see how the accident could have been caused by me. I would like to talk to someone regarding a possible manufacturer's error on my new but totaled 09 toyota corolla.
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