2013 Toyota Corolla: Premature brake wear
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Corolla report: premature brake wear. CarComplaints.com lists 4 owner complaints, average mileage 22,050 miles.
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints for the 2013 Corolla in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11615296 (filed 09/18/2024): “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 d…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11432779 (filed 09/13/2021): “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.…”
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: replace brakes (3 reports) (1 reports). 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 $330 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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