Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/24/2005 | 120000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1995 toyota corolla. the contact stated that when trying to decelerate she noticed that she would have to floor the pedal in order for the vehicle to stop. the vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic who informed her that her brake pads needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the brake pads. a couple of months later the failure started to occur again and she returned to the independent mechanic who advised her that it was the master cylinder that time. the vehicle was then repaired for the master cylinder. the failure occurred again and she then contacted the manufacturer and informed her that she needs to take the vehicle to a certified dealer. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that she neede to replace the brake pads, the master cylinder along with other components. the vehicle was repaired for the the components stated above. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000. tb | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 230000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1995 toyota corolla. while driving approximately 25 mph she applied pressure to the brake pedal but the brakes did not work. the vehicle coasted to a stop at an independent repair shop where the master cylinder was replaced. approximately 4 months later the failure recurred. the failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 230,000 and the current mileage was 235,000. sm. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/13/2002 | 0 | ||
| While driving would step on brake pedal to stop or to reduce vehicle speed, but vehicle will not stop on time. had contacted dealer. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 01/31/1998 | 2 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Anti-lock brakes failed. also replaced master cylinder. | |||
| When apply the brake pedal goes to the floor it doesn't stop the car it slows it down have abs anti-lock brake . tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 06/12/1997 | |||
| While driving the vehicle applied brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor , causing a low speed crash. *ak | |||
| 08/16/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed, causing accident. | |||
| 04/29/1995 | 9 | ||
| Brakes had poor adjustment. *tt | |||
| 05/06/1995 | |||
| Experiencing brake pedal fading, resulting in totalled accident, second car same make/model, same problem exist. tt | |||
| 05/10/1995 | |||
| Applied brakes vehicle skidded. resulting in side impact. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| When applying the brakes front wheels locked up, causing the tire to get so hot that the lugs: nuts sheared off, and the hub caps melted. dealer can't duplicate the problem, possibly the master cylinder. *ak | |||
| 12/06/1994 | 6 | ||
| Front disc brakes failed. *tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Warped brake rotors, causing brakes to squeal. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 08/15/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| While driving, consumer heard a thump sound coming from the right front of the vehicle, the noise sounded like a soft rubber material heating the underneath of the vehicle, the air conditioner started to blow warm air and the battery warning light illuminated, the vehicle began to lose power, luckily consumer was able to get to an exit ramp and drift into a gas station, consumer noticed there were no belts on the pulleys and instead of seeing three, he only saw two, consumer also noticed the bolt that was holding the pulley had snapped. battery failed and was replaced, starter failed and was replaced, vehicle is on its third alternator at only 52000 miles. rear brake shoes replaced and rear drums were machined. wiper motor failed. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 09/20/2000 | 4 | 10/01/1995 | |
| I purchased new raybestos brakes drums. the drums were out-of-round and caused severe vibration when braking. this reduced braking effectiveness. drums were replaced under warranty, however, problem remained. mechanic machined drums and vibration stopped. full braking power is now available under all conditions. reported these defective brake components to the manufacturer (raybestos) and the retail store (pep boys).*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/30/1995 | 0 | ||
| Brake lines failed, causing leak. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| Master cylinder failed. brakes applied themselves and stuck while on the highway. the front tires became so hot the lugnuts sheared off and the hub caps melted. the dealer replaced the component at my expense. i am starting to experience brake pedal fading. while stopped the brake pedal will go to the floor with the new master cylinder on the vehicle. i hope this vehicle does not kill me or others before toyota does something about it. | |||
| 12/01/1995 | |||
| No summary included for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1995 | |||
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| When applying the brakes front wheels locked up, causing the tire to get so hot that the lugs: nuts sheared off, and the hub caps melted. dealer can't duplicate the problem, possibly the master cylinder. *ak | |||
| 01/31/1998 | 2 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Anti-lock brakes failed. also replaced master cylinder. | |||
| 10/11/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Brake spring broke. | |||