2012 Toyota Corolla: Brakes squeaking
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2012 Corolla report: brakes squeaking. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 12,700 miles.
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints for the 2012 Corolla in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11207895 (filed 05/15/2019): “Brakes on vehecle started getting very low on pedal and slow to stop . mechanic worked on it replaced modulator and over $500. later brakes still not working . another mechanic (another ($500) still working on vehecle without luck as part that's responsible fo…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11079844 (filed 03/16/2018): “My car has 60k miles on it. i have two lights on my dash. i took my car in and was told it was the brake actuator. i seen several recalls on this but the corolla is not listed???? i called toyota customer solutions who told me that it would be for me to cover.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $850 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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