Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Toyota corolla. While the vehicle was driving in reverse at 5 MPH, it began to accelerate forward without warning. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,633. Updated 02/12/16*lj…
2012 Toyota Corolla cruise control problems
severe 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
4crashes
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 8 cruise control complaints filed for the 2012 Toyota Corolla, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving a low parking speed, she depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated independently, causing her to crash into a fence. The contact stated that the vehicle was not totaled and that there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that there was nothing wrong with…
The contact owned a 2012 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while parking in a post office parking lot and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle experienced sudden and unintended acceleration, crashed into a tree, and shut off. There was no warning light illuminated before or after the crash. There was no property damage. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a hematoma and…
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2012 Toyota Corolla?
It's a meaningful issue. 8 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 8 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 26,227 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2012/Toyota/Corolla.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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