2009 Toyota Corolla Brake Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are brake problems on the 2009 Toyota Corolla?
119 owners have reported brake problems on the 2009 Toyota Corolla, 8% of all complaints for this year and the 5th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 10,000–40,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.
119 complaints 8% of all 2009 complaints 18,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (92 of 119). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Brakes complaints by the year the problem happened.
Brakes complaints by Corolla year
Related recalls
Vacuum
8l engine and originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. When driving under certain unique conditions in extremely low ambient temperatures, the intake manifold suction port for the brake vacuum can become blocked due to the freezing of condensation resulting from positive crankcase ventilation. This could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance and a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will install a newly designed intake air connector which will relocate the brake system vacuum port. This service will be performed free of charge.
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Other 2009 Toyota Corolla problems
Common questions
What are common 2009 Toyota Corolla brake problems?
Complaints most often name the vacuum, antilock / traction control / electronic limited slip and pedals and linkages.
At what mileage do 2009 Toyota Corolla brake problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 10,000–40,000 miles. The middle value is about 18,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2009 Toyota Corolla brake problems?
Yes: 09V338000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Corolla year has the most brake complaints?
The 2010 Corolla, with 166 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.