Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| SU00200 | 05/05/2000 | 613507 | This bulletin provides service information regarding the removal of the abs speed sensor prior to removal of the rear axle and rear suspension. *mr | 07/20/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 980616980616 | 07/23/1998 | 601334 | New front brake kits are available to reduce front brake groan noise and grinding noise. *yc | 07/23/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 980616 | 06/16/1998 | 601335 | Subject on front brake noise. 97-98 camry l4. *mjs | 03/15/2000 | |
| 980616 | 03/15/2000 | 609480 | Subject on front brake noise 97-98 camry l4. *mjs | 03/15/2000 | |
| 032999 | 03/29/1999 | 605180 | Brief information regarding front brake noise. *tt | 06/02/1999 | |
| BR00199 | 04/23/1999 | 604941 | New front brake pad kits are available to reduce front brake groan or grinding noise on vehicles within certain vin ranges. *tt | 05/20/1999 | |
| BR00199 | 03/26/1999 | 604651 | Concerns with front brakes making a groan or grinding noise for vehicles built before certain vin ranges. *tt | 05/07/1999 | |
| BR00298 | 08/07/1998 | 602185 | New front brake kits are available to reduce front brake groan noise and grinding noise, or squeak or vibration. *yc | 10/15/1998 | |
| BR00298 | 06/15/1998 | 601599 | New front brake kits are available to reduce front brake groan noise and grinding noise, or squeak or vibration. *yc | 08/12/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/02/1998 | 2 | 04/13/1998 | |
| Brakes were shaking violently. dealer said that it was because of the abs. | |||
| 10/19/1997 | |||
| Anti-lock brake system. | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| Car stalled on highway at 45 mph, steering and lights worked, stall caused collision-3 people hurt. the dealer does not know why car stalled. car could not start until after a computer chip was replaced. but when car was running and we pulled the chip the car continued to run. no one knows why car stalled. the convertable top leaked water, brought to dealer back three times. but now the convertible top does not come up on windshield flush-brought back to dealer five times still working on it. the front brakes began squeaking and pulling at 5000 miles. this is my 4th new car never happened before. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 10/26/1998 | 10/18/1997 | ||
| Wide range sensor failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS | |||
| 01/04/1998 | |||
| Brake pads defective. shocks are noisy. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 5932 | 10 | 09/22/1997 |
| 1998 toyota camry failed braking system *gr the consumer stated since the vehicle was purchased, new brakes had to be installed every year and every couple of years the rotors had to be replaced. *jb | |||
| 08/11/2006 | 108000 | 4 | 11/23/1999 |
| Pulling 1998 toyota camry into parking space. foot on brake. put into park. car suddenly began accelerating. tried reverse, didn't stop. tried park again standing on brakes. didn't stop. went over curb down hill into creek. air bags did not deploy when front of car hit bank of creek. saw puff of smoke after hitting bank come from under car. turned car off immediately. *nm | |||
| 11/07/2005 | 3 | 01/13/2005 | |
| My mother just had an accident this morning and from her describing that 98 toyota camry was out of control and break seemed not working at all. so i started looking for vehicle recalls and defects then i realized this accident my mother had could be caused by defects. if you just look, you could easily find many others complaints. she was driving at 55 mph and trying to change lane then next thing she know was car started to swerving so she tried to regain control then hit the break which did not function. i will have to look for legal advise within next couple of days and see what they say. by the way air bags were not activated. please let me know if there was any lawsuit or compensation for this kind of fatal accident. thank you. *nm | |||
| 02/11/2004 | 87844 | 7 | 09/26/1997 |
| When the consumer unlatched the seat belt, it did not retract. the consumer contacted the dealer about this issue. *ak both the front seat belts did not retract and there was a vibration when the vehicle was in motion and was felt more when braking. *sc *jb | |||
| 05/25/1998 | 3 | ||
| I bought my car new in may 1998. i had the brakes replaced at least 3 times the first time being 11/8/99. i have complained several times of front end noise, car drifting, and steering vibrations. each time i was told it was either incorrect tire pressure, out of balance or alignment. most of the time i was told the noise is normal road noise and the drifting is normal drifting. i think something needs to be done about this. my car is no longer under warranty. i bought a new car to avoid having to pay for all these expensive repairs and because i had a 7 month old baby. i now have two children and sometimes i am afraid to drive them in my car. my car still makes the noise, drifts, steering wheel vibrations. i have even reported clunking noises from the bottom of the car and was told it needed to be greased or the bolts tightened. it seems toyota has known about this problem all along and decided to do nothing about it. toyota should be forced to fix all the vehicles with this condition. it shouldn't take someone's death before something is done. i am a first toyota buyer and very disappointed. i can not afford to fix a suspension system that was defective at the time of purchase, nor should i have to for a $20,000 car that is barely 5 years old with only 53,000 miles on it. i thought the mechanics were right about normal noise until i saw all the complaints about the suspension system. please help. thank you. jb | |||
| 05/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle experienced problem with the rotors. it was determined that the rotors were warped and the pads did not fit correctly. *nlm | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Brake failure. no further details given. | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 03/31/1998 | ||
| Brakes screech. | |||
| 11/25/1997 | |||
| On wet roads, the front brakes lock (in non-emergency conditions). the vehicle does not track properly and begins to slide at an angle. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/03/2005 | 3 | 10/21/1998 | |
| Abs, traction lights went on and off. *nm | |||
| 12/04/1998 | 35612 | 1 | |
| While driving, the anti-lock braking system malfunctioned without warning, as a result, the engine continued to run without the key in the ignition for five hours. please provide additional information. *jb | |||
| 03/21/2004 | 90000 | 1 | 06/03/1998 |
| While traveling at 40 to 55 mph consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a tree. upon impact none of the airbags deployed. *ak the driver suffered a fractured left shoulder, minor injuries on the left side of his head and bruising to his left hip. the consumer believes that an antilock brake failure may have also contributed to the accident. *nm | |||
| 24000 | 1 | 05/12/2001 | |
| When the brakes are applied at a high speed there is a drum noise, and a delay in braking. *ak | |||
| 07/03/2002 | 1 | 09/01/2098 | |
| Sudden accelleration of car. brakes would not stop vehicle. had to put car in park to stop vehicle. engine continued to rev as if gas pedal pushed to floor. dealer can't find anything wrong.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 7 | 02/01/2001 | |
| When braking the car make's a loud plane noise and a clicking noise. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 7 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Constant brake wear and tear; manufacturer provided brake kit to no avail.*ak | |||
| 10/30/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Travelling the freeway, i needed to slow the vehicle but when i started to move my right foot, something held it in place. i lifted my right foot and proceeded to depress the brake pedal but the pedal would not move. i two-footed the brake pedal and heard something crack afterwhich the pedal started to move and i rgained the use of my brakes. an examination revealed a plastic duct wedged between the brake pedal and the floor board. the duct was part of the ventilation system which had fallen off and wedged between the brake pedal and the floor board.*ak | |||
| 02/18/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving 30 mph vehicle accelerated. consumer applied brakes but did not slow vehicle down. consumer then shifted to neutral, rpms finally went down and engine stopped revving. *ak | |||
| 02/21/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving stepped on brake pedal while approaching a stop sign and brakes made noise, like grinding metal to metal. dealer had said that problem was from manufacturer where rotors were built too closely to vehicle body.*ak | |||
| 12/28/1999 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| Brakes continue to fail intermittently even though a brake kit was installed at 4,000 miles. new master cylinder was installed as well. at times brakes go all the way to the floor and car does not stop. suddenly loud noise happens and car jerks and stops. all struts have been replaced and solved crunching noises. relay switch installed to solve lock problem. car is falling apart before my eyes!! | |||
| 07/31/2000 | 0 | ||
| While parking with foot on the brakes . when consumer eased off the brakes vehicle took off. *ak | |||
| 100 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| When making a sudden stop brakes will experience a longer stopping distance intermittently. dealer cannot determine defect. *ak dealer would make so called adjustments, however would not remedy the problem, a brake specialist detected brake problem, but could not find the exact problem, consumer feels brakes are unmatching parts or something along those lines that does not allow for repair, the dealer has adjusted rear brakes, replaced brake pads, machined rotors, replaced rear wheel cylinders. consumer states vehicle is too low to the ground, vehicle would scrape the ground while entering and exiting driveway that had a very small peak, dealer stated strusts were fine, consumer feels struts are defective. vehicle has a loud engine noise and idles high on a cold start, dealer adjusted the timing belt. left sun visor is loose, dealer tightened, visor mirrors were crackedm dealer replaced. air conditioner has an odor when in use. tires keep losing air, found tires were missing a valve stem. engine light illuminated, dealer replaced air fuel sensor, engine stalls at times when starting, deale replaced the iac valve. right headlamp is dim, dealer ordered new bulb assembly, bulb shorted. consumer contacted previous owner of vehicle who stated that there were many brake problem that the dealer could not fix, manufacturer told her that some of these vehicles were made with an ill fitting part that would eventually be recalled, previous owner had returned vehicle due to these brake problems, when current owner bought vehicle toyota hid the fact that vehicle was leased and that it had experienced these brake problems. *slc | |||
| When applying the brakes during an emergency stopping situation/ on wet or uneven pavement, brakes do not hold, resulting in extended stopping distance. problem was reported to dealershp, brakes have been replaced twice. problem has not been corrected. *ak *ml | |||
| 02/02/1998 | |||
| When brake pedal was applied brakes began to make a loud squeaking noise, and vibrate. brakes are always very low. dealer has been contacted. *ak *ml | |||
| 01/23/2000 | 0 | 10/15/1997 | |
| While driving car went dead and brakes started to fail, this was a very busy road. consumer took vehicle to mechanic. he said it was the battery, replaced battery. consumer noticed that the mileage disappeared, and car went dead again. consumer took car back to toyota. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| The brakes are making grinding noise. they have been changed once by the dealership at 13000 miles, and then at 27000 miles they were again changed by sears. but the brakes are getting worn out easily and the grinding sound will not stop. the left and right seat belts have both failed at 20000 and 27000. they get stuck and wont come in or out. they have been changed by the dealer *ak | |||
| 12/13/1999 | |||
| Brakes are not working. *ak | |||
| 12/13/1999 | 15 | ||
| While driving vehicle at any speed consumer could step on the brake pedal to stop or to slowdown vehicle, but the brakes won't work, and make noise l grinding metal to metal noise. *ak | |||
| Brakes do not have the correct stopping distance effectivenes .when the pedal is applied it goes straight to the floor. they feel mushy the dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 10/15/1999 | 2 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Steering colunm pulls to right and vibrates at 70mph fumes from engine go through vents into car cause headaches and upset stomach. brakes squeak when stopping lound noise. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| Repeated brake noise - metal on metal - toyota has been unable to fix this problem. *ak | |||
| 10/30/1999 | 0 | ||
| While parking vehicle took off about a mile per hour, crashing into a wall. consumer stepped on the brakes, but they did not work, also air bags did not deploy. | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| Vehicle ex.periencing problem with column shift;whenever shifting into drive a click sounds came from the column. also when applying brakes, and pedal returned to position, a popping sound could be heard, and pedal would be loose. condition appeared to get worse after vehicle had been sitting still four five days or more. manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that someone would contact him back,but no words ( mfr. complaint #199909280711). asking nhtsa help in this matter.*ak | |||
| 10/05/1999 | |||
| In a parking lot getting ready to pull onto a major highway brakes failed, and vehicle slid into the highway. contacted dealer who couldn't find anything wrong. let sister drive it, and she heard grinding noise. also could feel it under the pedal. had the vehicle serviced, and they replaced the front brake pads, but problem continued. *ak | |||
| 09/29/1998 | |||
| When driving at highway speed and applying the brakes a thumping and clunking noise was coming the from brakes. *ak | |||
| 1 | 11/11/1997 | ||
| Brakes fail during rainy weather while attempting to stop causing consumer to rear end another vehicle. no deployment of airbag during accident. yh | |||
| 12/04/1998 | |||
| While driving the brakes are whinning..the dealer inserted a brake kit for stopping power, and the brakes still don't work. *ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| When applying the brakes there is a rumbling noise and vibration. also the vehicle pulls to the right and has a longer stopping distance. dealer has adjusted brakes 4 times, and problem still exists. | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| While driving the abs light comes on unexpectedly, indicating a problem with abs system. also while braking, there is a noise, and extended stopping distance which may resultin a crash. dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. please provide further information and vin#. *ak | |||
| 08/11/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Steering wheel shook about 2-3 time violently for a few seconds in the past couple of months. had tires balanced and rotated and wheel alignment. while driving heard thumping noises and smoke from front left tire. towed to toyota dealership. dealer's conclusion of brake fluid contamination and repairs to the entire brake system costing approx. $3,200. contacted insurance company, who supposedly analyzed the brake fluid for contamination, but didn't find any. insurance company blames the brake system failure on manufacturing defect. help!!! | |||
| 06/25/1999 | |||
| When brakes are applied, sounds like metal to metal grinding. had taken vehicle to dealer. after repair work was performed, abs light came on & vehicle would skid when brakes were applied. brakes had been modified. *ak | |||
| 05/26/1999 | 0 | ||
| Brakes make a grinding noise and do not work properly. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| Took car to dealer in april complaining of hearing noise in front and back and brakes squeaking and had it was actually the brake pedal squeaking. they did an oil change and replaced brakes. after that it is extremely rough ride with vibrations. sounds like a peace of crap. this car is only 5000 miles new and also after oil change it has never run the same. cannot accelerate very good. very very rough drive. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Brakes failed. *yc | |||
| When applying the brake pedal it feels very soft and goes to the floor as if it is not going to stop, and then it suddenly goes into anti-lock brake mode. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| The brakes on my 1998 toyota camry wore out at 15000 miles. the service writer at the service dealer told me that the 1997 and 1998 camry have a design defect that causes more pressure to be applied to the front brakes than to the back brakes, causing the front brakes to wear out prematurely. my power steering pump developed a leak before it was replaced by the servicing dealer at 19000 miles, causing the vehicle to have steering and control problems. *ak | |||
| 04/04/1998 | |||
| When applying the brakes, the pedal is soft. the brakes make a lot of noise, and take too long to stop the vehicle. this happens on any type of road surface during normal braking. dealer is aware of the problem. a brake kit has been ordered to correct the problem. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| Brakes make loud/obnoxious noises just before the car comes to a complete stop. | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 2 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Since purchasing my 98 toyota camry 10/3/97, i have two separate incidents whereas my brakes did squeak & squeal when stopping. brought my car into toyota on two separate occiaisions and was told by dealership that they were aware of a brake problem, and would provide a temporary quick fix until the mfgr recalled the camry's. i've had ft pads & machine rotors & rear brakes adjusted 2-3 times in 98. i've paid $300+ towards this service to my new car and there is still no resolution to this problem. did advise dealership that i will by another car, but it will not be a toyota camry. i'll begin purchasing honda products beginning in 99 and will not go back to toyota after being a faithful customer for over 10+ years. | |||
| 03/12/1998 | |||
| Consumer complained that braking system would make unnecessary noise whenever consumer applied brakes on short distance, a loud grinding sound. vehicle been in/out dealer shop on three occasions and problem cannot be resolved. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1997 | |||
| When braking and coming to a stop the brakes grind/squeak, metal on metal. dealer contacted multiple times, toyota contacted and no response. located a tsb, repairs being made per #br002-98. *ak *ml | |||
| 03/15/1998 | |||
| Left rear abs brakes failed. | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| When pushing the brake pedal brakes make a loud noise, there is also extended stopping distance. two repairs have been done, dealer states they will not repair again because it is the design of the model. *ak | |||
| 07/16/1998 | 3 | 12/22/1997 | |
| Three failures of abs brakesrequired replacement due to vibration. | |||
| 04/09/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Anti-lock brake actuator was replaced by the autobody shop which repaired the accident damage. | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 1 | 09/20/1998 | |
| Abs brakes failed. | |||
| Owner has abs brakes, vehicle will not stop when brakes are applied. problem is intermittent. dealers cannot duplicate problem. also power steering pump has failed, cause unknown. ignition lock failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 6 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Abs light malfunctioned. yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 10/19/1999 | 1 | ||
| Claim number 32-v073-594 - as consumer was leaving mobile station to have vehicle service for an oil change the brakes failed. *tt | |||
| 04/18/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving insured first noticed smoke and it appears that fire began in engine compartment, then lost control of brakes. claim # 33-0210-256. *yd | |||
| 07/28/1999 | 2 | 11/12/1997 | |
| Brakes make a grinding noise. also, had tsb stating brake pads had too much metallic contents. took vehicle to dealer, and had rotors repaired, problem still occurred. front brakes and rotors kept wearing prematurely.*ak after consumer had the problem fixed,the front brakes still groan. *jg | |||
| 05/01/1999 | |||
| Poor braking system and suspension; disappointing first toyota buy.*ak | |||
| 100 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| When making a sudden stop brakes will experience a longer stopping distance intermittently. dealer cannot determine defect. *ak dealer would make so called adjustments, however would not remedy the problem, a brake specialist detected brake problem, but could not find the exact problem, consumer feels brakes are unmatching parts or something along those lines that does not allow for repair, the dealer has adjusted rear brakes, replaced brake pads, machined rotors, replaced rear wheel cylinders. consumer states vehicle is too low to the ground, vehicle would scrape the ground while entering and exiting driveway that had a very small peak, dealer stated strusts were fine, consumer feels struts are defective. vehicle has a loud engine noise and idles high on a cold start, dealer adjusted the timing belt. left sun visor is loose, dealer tightened, visor mirrors were crackedm dealer replaced. air conditioner has an odor when in use. tires keep losing air, found tires were missing a valve stem. engine light illuminated, dealer replaced air fuel sensor, engine stalls at times when starting, deale replaced the iac valve. right headlamp is dim, dealer ordered new bulb assembly, bulb shorted. consumer contacted previous owner of vehicle who stated that there were many brake problem that the dealer could not fix, manufacturer told her that some of these vehicles were made with an ill fitting part that would eventually be recalled, previous owner had returned vehicle due to these brake problems, when current owner bought vehicle toyota hid the fact that vehicle was leased and that it had experienced these brake problems. *slc | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| Front brakes make rumbling noise after being fixed for the same problem due to excessive pressure. yh | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 2 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Brakes squeaking. yh | |||
| 12/13/1999 | 1 | 10/09/1997 | |
| Brake failure resulted in a serious accident and injury. yh | |||
| 09/24/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Brakes make grinding and clunking noise. yh | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Brakes make noise. yh | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 1 | 12/28/1997 | |
| Brakes makes rough noise. yh | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Brakes failed. *yc | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 3 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Brakes failed on three occasions. *yc | |||
| 01/03/1998 | 2 | 01/03/1998 | |
| Brakes make noise and experience extended stopping distances. yh | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Brakes failed. yh | |||
| 08/20/1998 | 1 | 12/31/1997 | |
| Brake update kit. *yc | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 4 | 02/15/1998 | |
| Brakes failed. yh | |||
| 07/26/1998 | |||
| Brakes make squeaking noise. yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake kit failed. *yc | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 1 | 01/28/1998 | |
| Brakes failed. mjs | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 3 | ||
| On three occasions brakes failed. on one incident brakes failed causing collision. *yc | |||
| 05/19/1999 | |||
| Car came to full stop and with foot on brakes the car made a grinding noise, and then vehicle moved forward .consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.been having brakes problem since mileage at 217. *ak | |||
| 02/08/1998 | 1 | 02/08/1998 | |
| Brakes experiencing noise since purchase. *yc | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| Brakes experiencing grinding noises. *yc | |||
| 09/16/1998 | |||
| When applying the brakes and stopping to turn a corner there is a loud noise coming from the brakes. the pedal is soft, and if the brakes don't stop the vehicle driver has to press the brakes again until can get the vehicle to come to a stop. the dealer said there was no problem with the brakes. *ak | |||
| 1 | 02/07/1998 | ||
| Brakes squeal. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes continually make noise. | |||
| When applying the brakes the brakes makes a loud noise, and after a couple of seconds the brake pedal drops to the floor. dealer has not seen. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 07/28/1999 | 2 | 11/12/1997 | |
| Brakes make a grinding noise. also, had tsb stating brake pads had too much metallic contents. took vehicle to dealer, and had rotors repaired, problem still occurred. front brakes and rotors kept wearing prematurely.*ak after consumer had the problem fixed,the front brakes still groan. *jg | |||
| 02/21/2002 | |||
| Front brake pads and rotors are wearing excessively. also, notes when brakes are applied there is a very loud grinding noise. consumer has contacted dealer respectfully. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 08/25/1998 | 3 | ||
| With 11,000 miles on vehicle there was a rubbing noise coming from vehicle when brake system was activated. dealership serviced vehicle under a service bulletin. then, at approximately 50,000 miles on august 23, 2001 front brake pads and rotors had to be replaced by dealership due to a rubbing noise during brake application. also at 54,000 miles on january 22, 2002 rear brake drums failed,and had to be replaced. please provide any additional information / documentation. *ak | |||
| Upon turning ignition vehicle makes loud noise. while driving brakes make a grinding noise, took vehicle to dealer several times. when trying to stop vehicle has to press pedal completely to the floor. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 03/23/1999 | 0 | ||
| Rotors /pads overheated, has to change them every 8000 miles. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1998 | |||
| Since buying my toyota in april of 1998, i have needed to replace the brakes and rotors 3 times. i still continue to have screeching and grinding noises. i have been told by toyota dealerships that this noise has been a noted problem. i find this to be unacceptable for a new car, i bought a new car to avoid making repairs and i have made more on this toyota and its bad breaks than i would have spent on keeping my used rodeo. i mean with regular mainantence check, oil change, car payments, $200 brake jobs every 8 to 12 months, this is ridiculous. i have also had problems with clunking noises coming from my front suspension, especially if i go over a rough road. for a company that has a reputation for superior cars, this has been a disappointing first buy as i find the car to have a very, very poor braking system and suspension. from reading your technical bulletins, there has been 90 reported complaints on the brakes and 31 reported complaints on the suspension. how many more complaints need to be filed before a recall on these brakes are done?*ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| There is a noise coming from braking system. dealership has replaced brake pads and shoes and rotated rotors two times. noise is still present, and consumer is concerned about operation of brakes. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 6 | ||
| Excessive wear of brake pads and rotors, replacement/ rotors tune are needed every 8,000 miles; dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 03/28/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Tires wobble/vibrate 70-75mph being the worst. multiple trips to dealer. 6 tires replaced. multiple time balancing tires. latest result - per dealer we can't fix because it happens with speeds over 65mph and toyota will not authorize repairs on issues occuring over 65 mph. also, brakes make bad grinding noise and squeeks forward/reverse - advised it is becuase of the material of the pads. pads changed once and have anti-lock brakes, but have left long skid mark with one tire and car pull to the side. *ak | |||
| 02/02/1998 | |||
| When brake pedal was applied brakes began to make a loud squeaking noise, and vibrate. brakes are always very low. dealer has been contacted. *ak *ml | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| The brakes are making grinding noise. they have been changed once by the dealership at 13000 miles, and then at 27000 miles they were again changed by sears. but the brakes are getting worn out easily and the grinding sound will not stop. the left and right seat belts have both failed at 20000 and 27000. they get stuck and wont come in or out. they have been changed by the dealer *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 11/27/1997 | |
| Front disc brakes failed. mjs | |||
| 09/25/1998 | 1 | 08/22/1998 | |
| Front brakes failed. mjs | |||
| 02/15/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| The brakes on my 1998 toyota camry wore out at 15000 miles. the service writer at the service dealer told me that the 1997 and 1998 camry have a design defect that causes more pressure to be applied to the front brakes than to the back brakes, causing the front brakes to wear out prematurely. my power steering pump developed a leak before it was replaced by the servicing dealer at 19000 miles, causing the vehicle to have steering and control problems. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 4 | 01/14/1998 | |
| Brake calipers failed. yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 1 | |||
| When applying the brakes there is a squeaking noise, but vehicle will stop. dealer replaced brfake rotors and pads. *ak | |||
| 09/24/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Both front brake rotors refaced and pads replaced. yh. | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Front brake pads worn out. yh | |||
| 10/05/1999 | |||
| In a parking lot getting ready to pull onto a major highway brakes failed, and vehicle slid into the highway. contacted dealer who couldn't find anything wrong. let sister drive it, and she heard grinding noise. also could feel it under the pedal. had the vehicle serviced, and they replaced the front brake pads, but problem continued. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Front disc pads failed. yh | |||
| 10/17/1998 | 1 | 02/16/1998 | |
| Rear brake pads failed. yh | |||
| 11/08/1998 | 1 | 09/24/1997 | |
| Brake pads / rotors were replaced due to failure. *yc | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| The brakes sounded like metal on metal, makes loud grinding noise. | |||
| 1 | 12/09/1999 | ||
| Brake pads failed. nlm | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| Brake pads and rotors making grinding noise when stoping. nlm | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Front brake pads failed. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 4 | 08/21/2001 | ||
| Problems with vehicle's transmission. *mr toyota over filled the transmission by 1 1/2 quarts. the consumer was told that it was okay. transmission fluid started to drain. the vehicle started having troubles climbing on inclines. there were vibrations when driving 50 mph and over, and constant flats and blow outs occurred. (destiny michelin) there were also problems with the power steering, struts, and the rotors. *scc *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| When applying the brakes there is a squeaking noise, but vehicle will stop. dealer replaced brfake rotors and pads. *ak | |||
| 02/21/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving stepped on brake pedal while approaching a stop sign and brakes made noise, like grinding metal to metal. dealer had said that problem was from manufacturer where rotors were built too closely to vehicle body.*ak | |||
| 09/21/2000 | 1 | 09/26/1997 | |
| Both front brake rotors are corroded/pitted. repairs being made at independent repair shop. *ak the vehicle failed inspection due to the problem ( brake rotors corroding). *yh | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| Rotor needs turning. yh | |||
| 09/24/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Both front brake rotors refaced and pads replaced. yh. | |||
| 11/08/1998 | 1 | 09/24/1997 | |
| Brake pads / rotors were replaced due to failure. *yc | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| Brake pads and rotors making grinding noise when stoping. nlm | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Front rotors failed. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 03/17/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| I began complaining about brake problems within days of leasing the car. i kept being told that the grinding noises were normal for toyota. finally at 11,000 miles they examined the brakes and discovered they had ground down into the rotors. they said that the brakes were my responsibility and i must pay. i protested, with no success. i took the car to an independant and had it repaired for half the money toyota wanted. between then and now i have had my brakes fail 4 more times. twice the rotors have been replaced and the rear drums once, all through toyota. the last time, after being told there was nothing wrong with the car, i persisted and they discovered that the push rod in the master cylinder was not adjusted properly. the system was repaired and just 6,000 miles later the brake system is failing again. the factory rep. showed my father that the system has overheated and scored the rotors and drums. the pads had little left on them. toyota said the system checks out fine and it's my problem. 5 brake jobs in 30,000 miles, something is wrong. please help! | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 08/25/1998 | 3 | ||
| With 11,000 miles on vehicle there was a rubbing noise coming from vehicle when brake system was activated. dealership serviced vehicle under a service bulletin. then, at approximately 50,000 miles on august 23, 2001 front brake pads and rotors had to be replaced by dealership due to a rubbing noise during brake application. also at 54,000 miles on january 22, 2002 rear brake drums failed,and had to be replaced. please provide any additional information / documentation. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Rear wheel cylinder failed. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 80000 | 50 | 01/02/2002 |
| At stop signs or red lights,the brake pedal starts sinking down and vehicle starts moving even when maximum brake force is applied.customer paid the dealer replace the master brake cylinder on 04/10/2003 and the brake problem has been fixed. *ak | |||
| 02/23/2003 | 23317 | 1 | 01/02/2002 |
| Ther master brake cyclinder intermittent. | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 42000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 |
| While driving the brakes were applied but the pedal went down to the floor board. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the master cylinder failed. *mr *nlm | |||
| 03/17/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| I began complaining about brake problems within days of leasing the car. i kept being told that the grinding noises were normal for toyota. finally at 11,000 miles they examined the brakes and discovered they had ground down into the rotors. they said that the brakes were my responsibility and i must pay. i protested, with no success. i took the car to an independant and had it repaired for half the money toyota wanted. between then and now i have had my brakes fail 4 more times. twice the rotors have been replaced and the rear drums once, all through toyota. the last time, after being told there was nothing wrong with the car, i persisted and they discovered that the push rod in the master cylinder was not adjusted properly. the system was repaired and just 6,000 miles later the brake system is failing again. the factory rep. showed my father that the system has overheated and scored the rotors and drums. the pads had little left on them. toyota said the system checks out fine and it's my problem. 5 brake jobs in 30,000 miles, something is wrong. please help! | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 10/30/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Travelling the freeway, i needed to slow the vehicle but when i started to move my right foot, something held it in place. i lifted my right foot and proceeded to depress the brake pedal but the pedal would not move. i two-footed the brake pedal and heard something crack afterwhich the pedal started to move and i rgained the use of my brakes. an examination revealed a plastic duct wedged between the brake pedal and the floor board. the duct was part of the ventilation system which had fallen off and wedged between the brake pedal and the floor board.*ak | |||