2013 Toyota Corolla brakes problems

Filed Sep 18, 2024 · Airbags, Brakes · NV

On Monday, [XXX], I was at the CVS pharmacy drive through when the failure occurred. There was no accident and otherwise no warning before it happened. I attempted to pull out when I noticed the car was drifting and the steering was extremely stiff. I looked down to see that the airbag light and BRAKE light were both on. I coasted into a spot I happened to be aligned with. As I did, I felt the brakes and steering stiffen even more until they were almost 100% seized. (Kind of felt like I was fighting hydraulic fluid.) You guys are welcome to request to inspect the vehicle. I haven't been able to get it inspected, because the Toyota dealership wants me to pay a diagnostic fee to prove the airbag light came on due to the airbag assembly for them to be able to cover the work under the extended warranty for the airbag system. There was no accident. I thankfully didn't have any speed behind me. So, I just barely had enough brakes to stop. This also means that I didn't make an insurance claim or call the police. I did get a tow truck to come out with State Farm roadside assistance, though. The vehicle is at my father's house. We far as how this has affected us, I'm never buying a vehicle with electric steering again. At least with traditional power steering, if there's a failure, you can still steer the vehicle, even if it is difficult. If I had been coming down the winding, 6% grade from Lake Tahoe to Carson when it occurred a few nights ago, I wouldn't have been able to stop or steer; I probably would have went into the ravine. Had we been on the highway or even coming down the hill in Carson from[XXX] when I lost controls, we could both be dead right now. What's worse is I saw a forum where a bunch of people were talking about this happening to them: losing brakes and steering randomly, while actively driving. A few of them were only at 40k miles. In each case, airbags did not deploy. I think the sensor is causing the crashes sporadically. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5

Filed Sep 13, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · LA

ABS and Traction Control not functioning. Indicator light on. Air bag recall due to metal possibly killing driver or passenger is more likely to happen because the ABS and Traction control not working.

Filed Nov 19, 2020 · Brakes, Steering · 36,603 miles · CA

On 11/19/20 the car accelerated and brakes stuck when turning right at about 5-10 miles to the parking space at jalapenos restaurant, 450 e 1st st tustin ca 92780. Car stopped because the bar on the ground prevented the car from moving forward! It scared the hell out of me, it left me shacking!

Filed Feb 12, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 90,000 miles · CA

Hi sir I have problems in adjust the angles that affect to my staring and speed the mechanical said I have to replace the rear sup frame that will cost about 900$

Filed Mar 13, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 76,156 miles · MD

My daughter was driving south on interstate 95 (md) in the far left lane (fast lane) when her 2013 toyota corolla went out of control and went into a 180 degree clockwise spin across 3 lanes of traffic into the far right right lane (slow lane) and when she pumped her brakes the car went into a 180 degree counter clockwise spin back across 4 lanes of traffic almost getting hit by a jeep before stopping on the left shoulder facing oncoming traffic. Incident happened in rush hour traffic at 9:20am on wet roads. Yellow ABS light and traction control light was on, but not the red brake light. Was told by toyota that the brake actuator assembly failed. In researching this issue, I found toyota to have a history of brake actuator assembly problems resulting in warranty extensions, service campaigns & recalls on 2007-to 2011 camry's ,2010 prius, 2012 & 2013 tacoma pick ups, toyota rav 4's.

Filed Jan 12, 2019 · Brakes, Suspension · 25,000 miles · FL

I bought my vehicle under warranty at around 7000 miles. Before 36000 miles I had taken it to the dealer 3 times with complaints of bad front wheel bearing. They gave me the run and around and I ended up replacing the defective bearing now 3 times. Now I again have to replace the bearing on the back which comes now complete without having to be pressed in. I have heard from others that this car is anonymous for this part being defective which I think it's unfair for the consumer. This part is close to over 200$. I was also told by the dealer on first occurrence that it was my tires cause the vehicle wore them unevenly. The consumer is not being informed, protected and sold bad quality parts on vehicles and the producer is not being held responsible.

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · Brakes · 20,700 miles · HI

There's a high pitched metal grinding noise that has been coming and going on it's own when applying the brakes. This noise happens at slow or high speeds. My brake pads still have meat on them and the rotor is not warped as well. I've even checked for brake dust which I don't have any so I'm not sure what's going on. My friend's 2012 corolla makes the same metal grinding noise when braking and there has even been complaints on carcomplaints.com and see people having the same issue. I bought this car over two years ago and it still has been making the same noise since then. Please look into this because this could be a serious issue due to a problem with the most important part of a car..the braking system! Thank you, the federal safety agency.

Filed Sep 26, 2018 · Brakes · 34,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota corolla. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the braking distance increased. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a brake leak behind the master cylinder. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 34,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2018 · Brakes, Steering · MA

Takata recall I got a car from toyota expressway in boston massachusetts ever since I got the car from them remind you that to use the car I've been having problems I mean bringing the car back the same problems over and over which is the brakes the steering wheel it feels like it needs an alignment when I drive it feels like the car sliding from left to right and then not doing nothing about the situation and I'm getting fed up because I have a daughter and this is very dangerous so I would like something to be done about this thank you also I was in a car accident and before they even fix the vehicle they said there was a default there was a lot of problems going on with the car which I've been trying to tell the car dealership toyota but they are not doing nothing about it

Filed Mar 18, 2018 · Brakes · 53,000 miles · MN

"takata recall" ABS does not work and was diagnosed by toyota. Toyota wants $4500.00 to fix it. Car has 53,000 miles on it.