Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 01/11/2013 | 78000 | 1 | |
| I was driving home on a rainy day and when i tried to brake, they were not responsive and i had to drive off the highway to avoid hitting another vehicle. when i proceeded to accelerate, the pedal got stuck and kept accelerating. i took it to the toyota dealership and they told me nothing was wrong and they could not reproduce the same scenario. instead they gave me a list of other issues that needed to be taken care of. i kindly declined. *tr | |||
| 01/11/2013 | 78000 | ||
| I was driving home on a rainy day and when i tried to brake, they were not responsive and i had to drive off the highway to avoid hitting another vehicle. when i proceeded to accelerate, the pedal got stuck and kept accelerating. i took it to the toyota dealership and they told me nothing was wrong and they could not reproduce the same scenario. instead they gave me a list of other issues that needed to be taken care of. i kindly declined. | |||
| 12/22/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v491000 (visibility:power window devices and controls) and since then, the brake warning light illuminates intermittently. the contact also stated that the rpm gauge fluctuates without warning. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. mah | |||
| 12/22/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the vehicle was included and repaired in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v491000 (visibility:power window devices and controls). after the recall repair was performed the contact noticed the brake light illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. additionally, the rpm reading would fluctuate and increase suddenly. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. da | |||
| 10/22/2012 | 49000 | 1 | |
| My 6-cylinder camry xle was wrecked in an accident because the brakes failed the pedal would not depress. the camry was serviced regularly at a toyota dealer. it had less than 49,000 miles on it and was in excellent condition. at the time of the accident, the road, weather, and visibility were good. i wasn't speeding, texting, phoning, eating, drinking, or being distracted from driving in any way. there was only one cause for the accident the brake pedal would not depress. only seconds before i used the brake twice at low speeds. it was not human error. it was mechanical failure. other cases involving the camry 2007 have been reported on the u.s. department of transportation, national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) complaint web portal, edmunds.com and carcomplaints.com. similar to the other incidents, there was no warning; i had applied my brakes at stops only seconds earlier. it was a harrowing experience. i couldn't stop for a red light and crashed with another car. i saw the red light with plenty of time to stop if only the brakes had worked! i and the other driver walked away, but my car was totaled and the other driver's car was damaged. similar to the other incidents, toyota could not detect or replicate the problem. but that does not mean it didn't exist. this is a very dangerous situation that must be addressed. it is my opinion that toyota should issue a recall to the public. i've talked to a couple of master mechanics and they quickly replied that the problem was a power brake assist failure. despite my phone calls to toyota's north american headquarters and ultimately a letter to the ceo, toyota denied responsibility and my claim. *tr | |||
| 10/22/2012 | 49000 | ||
| My 6-cylinder camry xle was wrecked in an accident because the brakes failed | |||
| 10/20/2012 | 132000 | 1 | |
| The first indication was the crl came on with codes p0171 and then p0174. when pressing the brake pedal down, there is a hissing noise and the brake pedal would basically go all the way to the floor. it sounds as if this has happened quite a bit with this model and should be looked into. the dealer has told me that the brake booster must be replaced and that the vehicle is not safe to drive at this point. *tr | |||
| 10/20/2012 | 132000 | ||
| The first indication was the crl came on with codes p0171 and then p0174. when pressing the brake pedal down, there is a hissing noise and the brake pedal would basically go all the way to the floor. it sounds as if this has happened quite a bit with this model and should be looked into. the dealer has told me that the brake booster must be replaced and that the vehicle is not safe to drive at this point. | |||
| 09/14/2010 | 52936 | 2 | |
| I have had my front rotors resurfaced due warpage on two different occasions (9/2010 & 9/2012-80k). the issue can be seen primarily when driving at highway speeds and then slowing down to get on off ramp, where car would shake uncontrollably to the point of steering wheel shaking out of your hand when brakes were applied. other times steering would visibly shake, but not to the point of shaking out of your hand, when traveling in town at lower speeds when stopping at stop lights. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2010 | 52936 | ||
| I have had my front rotors resurfaced due warpage on two different occasions (9/2010 & 9/2012-80k). the issue can be seen primarily when driving at highway speeds and then slowing down to get on off ramp, where car would shake uncontrollably to the point of steering wheel shaking out of your hand when breaks were applied. other times stearing would visibly shake, but not to the point of shaking out of your hand, when traveling in town at lower speeds when stopping at stop lights. | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 72000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed the vehicle would shake abnormally. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who replaced the rear rotors however, the failure was not corrected. the abs warning light was illuminated and the brake pedal had to be depressed several times in order to bring the vehicle to a stop. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 72,000. | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 72000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed the vehicle would shake abnormally. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who replaced the rear rotors however, the failure was not corrected. the abs warning light was illuminated and the brake pedal had to be depressed several times in order to bring the vehicle to a stop. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 72,000. kmj | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 73500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, she attempted to depress the brake pedal but the vehicle exhibited an abnormal increase in stopping distance and time. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the brake booster needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 73,500. | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 72000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that when the brake was depressed the vehicle shake. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic replaced the rear rotors, however the failure was not corrected the abs light illuminated and the brake had to be depressed several times to bring the vehicle to a stop. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 72,000. li | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 73500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, she attempted to depress the brake pedal but the vehicle exhibited an abnormal increase in stopping distance and time. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the brake booster needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 73,500. kmj | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 72000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that when the brake was depressed the vehicle shake. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic replaced the rear rotors, however the failure was not corrected the abs light illuminated and the brake had to be depressed several times to bring the vehicle to a stop. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 72,000. li | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 73500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, she attempted to depress the brake pedal but the vehicle exhibited an abnormal increase in stopping distance and time. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the brake booster needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 73,500. kmj | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 73500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, she tried to press the brake pedal but the vehicle did not slow down right away increasing her stopping distance. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the brake booster needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that there was nothing that could be done. the failure mileage was 73,500. ap | |||
| 08/14/2012 | 92000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry se. while driving approximately 5 mph, the brake was engaged and there was no response. the contact drove intentionally crashed into a cement parking block in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who advised that the brake booster would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer assisted by offering the contact $400 toward the repair expenses. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000. kmj | |||
| 08/14/2012 | 92000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry se. while driving approximately 5 mph, the brake was engaged and there was no response. the vehicle was driven into a cement parking block in order to come to a complete stop. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated the brake booster would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer $400.00 towards the repair expense. approximate failure mileage was 92,000. js | |||
| 07/01/2012 | 120000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the abs and brake warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the speedometer reading also decreased to zero. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. sm. | |||
| 07/01/2012 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. while driving approximately 65 mph the abs light and brake warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the speedometer reading decreased to zero. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. da | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 59400 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the brakes failed to operate. the contact was able to control the vehicle and exited the road to a safe area. the dealer was notified who diagnosed the failure as the brake booster being defective. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 59,400. and the current mileage was 59,800. kmj | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 04/27/2010 | |||
| On april 27, 2010, i was backing out of a parking space. i usually back out of a parking space very slowly so that i can stop at anytime. after i had cleared the parking space and before i could exchange gears, the car (2007 toyota camry) kept on reversing. i put my foot on tne break but the car did not stop. it stopped when it hit a van which was adjacent to a police car. luckily the poilice officer witnessed the entire accident. when the police officer approached my car he stated that i thought you were going to hit me. i replied by saying myy car would not stop; i could stop the car. i informed the police officer that when i put my foot on the brake, the car continued to accelerate. the police report indicates that there was a problem with the acceleration. this statement is also want the mechanic said when he put the car in reverse to work on the car. | |||
| 03/15/2010 | |||
| I was driving for work with my toyota camry 2007. while accelerating to get on the highway, around the end of the ramp, my vehicle suddenly accelerated with no controls working from the driver's seat either for the steering wheel or the brake. in a matter of a few seconds, the vehicle went a few times in a zig-zag manner and subsequently hit a semi-trailer which was southbound on the highway. my car was completely smashed in the front and totaled later. this incident occurred after my car went through the accelerator pedal replacement as per recommedations of the toyota recall procedure. i could have been easily killed in this accident. i got a traffic ticket for the first time in my life after having a ticket-free driving record for the past 11+ years. i am pleading 'not guilty' for this ticket because the defective toyota car was responsible for the accident and not my error. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 06/19/2011 | 35000 | ||
| I have a 2007 toyota camry lxe. a driver decided to move into my lane from the left, to avoid a serious collision i had to swerve to the right and hit the brakes. my anti-lock brakes locked and i had no control over the car as we skidded across four lanes and hit a concrete wall. the air bags did not deploy and the seat belts (which were in use) did not lock us in. my wife hit the inside ceiling and the right window of the front door. i tried to find an attorney to go after toyota but could not find one who had the guts to stand up to toyota. there wasover $14,500 in repairs and as of today they are still putting the car back together again. | |||
| 02/19/2010 | 0 | ||
| : my toyota 2007 subject : brake master cylinder make / model years : camary you have listed the 2004-2006 models but i took my 2007 to the conyers, georgia, dealership for maintenance and this is the exact same defect they wanted me to pay for. i didn't have the money so they told me to just keep the brake fluid full. i need you to cover this replacement charges for my brake master cylinder. their finding is also documented in the computer for that repair asssessment, at the shop for that maintenance visit. i also was given a copy. | |||
| 08/18/2010 | 86300 | ||
| 2007 toyota camry. initially when the car was turned on the brake light, and abs light would come on along with the tacometer, speedometer would begin racing while in park. at this time the engine cooling system would go down to c this happened half a dozen times and it was taken to toyota dealers. i spent 618.00 for repairs and i was told the car was fixed. toyota dealer also stated i was able to drive the car and there would be no problems. after spending money for repairs within 24 hours the problem began again. now this time not only when you were in park would the lights come on the began coming on while i was driving. so i could not tell what speeds i was doing and unable to tell if i had brakes when the light came on. so it was taken back to the same dealership and this time they want to replace skid control ecu/actuator per tech line and want me to spend over 2000.00 to fix the problem even though i have a bill of sale that states problem was fixed just days before | |||
| 03/10/2010 | 44600 | 1 | |
| My car is a 2007 camry xlev6, and was not listed as part of the toyota recall (it has locking mats). pulled into driveway at my home, with foot on brakes as i touched auto garage door opener on visor. car gear was in d. as i removed foot from brake to gas pedal to pull into garage, and lightly placed foot on accelerator, instantaneously engine revved, pedal went to floor, tach zoomed and auto jetted into garage. i immediately hit brakes with both feet, attempting to disengage transmission from d and put into n. gear shift erratically plunged into r and car began to go backwards with engine throttle wide open. again, with tires squealing, smoking & laying rubber, i tried to jam gearshift to n or p, and car jettisoned forward hitting garage wall at full force. with millisecond recovery, i held onto gearshift | |||
| 02/07/2010 | 30000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2007 japanese-made camry. i bought at a premium (well above invoice and above msrp because servco hawaii does not give discounts) thinking i was paying for a reliable and well-made vehicle. i have had other toyotas but none with as many problems as this vehicle. and, with all the news of accelerator problems, i would like my problems checked and not be charged for it. i do not like the idea of having to pay $103 (1hr labor) x 3 different accelerator issues + another $103 to see why there is the smell of gasoline coming from the a/c vent. 1. when stepping on the accelerator, i will get no response... i continue to depress the gas, still no response. then finally, the car will thrust forward violently. this has been mentioned to toyota hawaii dealer several times saying it was normal for drive by wire vehicle and that it will take some getting used to. 2. when accelerating slowly, the car will rev high without the automatic transmission upshifting.. i have to depress the gas more and the car will rev even higher before upshifting. 3. on 2 different times, the car has revved and jumped forward while not in gear. the first time was at an intersection. i shifted into neutral with the p-brake on and it felt as if someone hit my car from the rear. the car jumped into the busy crosswalk about 2 feet until i hit the brake pedal and shifted it back into drive. another time was at the drive-thru window in park. the car didn't move but jerked violently. both were on flat surfaces. 4. when under heavy acceleration, the car sometimes give off the smell of gasoline. it is not exhaust fumes but smells of raw gasoline. a/c in recirculate mode. i also have been having numerous other quality problems with excessive rattling of trim and door ajar alarm going off for no reason. *tr | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 100 | 3 | |
| 2007 toyota camry brakes. when braking, the pedal feels as though it is going through the floor and hitting a dead spot. car will not brake without pumping the brakes. car has been serviced 3 times for brake issues. has had two complete brake jobs (replacements?) but it still has the problem. toyota said there was a service bulletin issued on the brakes but i was never notified. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 29200 | 1 | 12/24/2006 |
| 2007 toyota camry. consumer writes in regards to struts repairs *tgw when the consumer took the vehicle for a regular maintenance check-up, he was informed the struts were leaking and needed to be replaced. the cost for the struts along with the alignment of the struts was $1100. the consumer for over three years about the brakes squeaking constantly and how bumpy the drive was. *jb | |||
| 03/16/2012 | 84236 | ||
| I have a 2007 toyota camry hybrid and have been told the actuator in the abs system needs to be replaced. the cost of the part is over $2,200.00 and that doesn't include the labor to install it. after checking online, i am seeing where this seems to be an issue with toyota hybrid vehicles. my vehicle has about 85,000 miles on it and this seems like an extreme cost for anyone, including me, to have to replace on a vehicle as new as this. has there been any class-action suits/cases regarding this issue and do i have any recourse? | |||
| 03/08/2012 | 67000 | ||
| I took the 2007 camry with about 67,000 miles to the repair shop because of a squealing noise: the rear rotors were worn out completely and the rear brakes had to be replaced at a cost of $459.00. after the repairs, the car began to shake violenly when the brakes were applied. sometimes it would pull to the right and it would be difficult to move the steering wheel back to the left. on april 5, i took the car to a dealership where the front rotors had to be machined at a cost of $85. the front brakes were okay. | |||
| 10/12/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving 60 mph he attempted to slow down and the brakes failed when they were applied. the brake warning light illuminated while the failure occurred. the dealer performed a diagnostic test that located the failure was caused by contaminated brake fluid. the dealer replaced the brake fluid, and flushed the brake lines. the vehicle was not repaired, because the dealer could not explain why the brake fluid was contaminated. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 117,000. rvk | |||
| 10/12/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving at 60mph when he attempted to slow down the brake failed. the brake warning light illuminated while the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the brake fluid. the brake fluid was contaminated. the dealer replaced the brake fluid, and flushed the brake lines. the contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired, because the dealer could not explain why the brake fluid was contaminated and the failure could occurre again. the vin information was not available. the failure and the current mileage was 117,000. li | |||
| 09/06/2011 | 46550 | ||
| I would like to request that the nhtsa to investigate a serious failure associated with the brake systems on 2007 toyota camry cars. on tuesday 9/6/11, the brake padel on our camry went to the floor and the car did not slow down while my wife was driving it. she had to hit the brakes again when the pedal came back up in order to stop the car before hitting the car in front of her. this has been a frightening experience for her and we can not figure out what has gone wrong. when i checked the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir it was at its normal level between min and max. out of safety concern for my wife and son, i took the car to the toyota dealership so that the could identify the root cause of the problem and fix it i felt that they would be the best choice. i did not want to take a any chances by taking it to a lower cost repair shop. after having the car at the service center of the dealerrship for the whole day, i was told that they could not find anything wrong with the brake system. they said that the brake pads are fine and that they still have 60% life remaining on them, there is no brake fluid leakage anywhere and that they have driven it and they can not make the same failure to happen again. the service advisor's input was that in case the same problem happens again just apply the emergency brake. i picked up the car from the toyota dealership on wednesday night, and i drove it myself for a few miles and i did not notice any problems with the brakes either. this incident has left me and my wife puzzled, concerned, frightened and worried that the same failure could happen again with an unpleasant results and that other toyota camry users may experience a similar problem. please conduct a full investigation of this problem and advise as to what the root cause might be. we are the first owners of this vehicle and it has never been in an accident. | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 36416 | ||
| Sudden unintended acceleration on august 25th 2011 at approximately 1:00 pm, my dad was driving to garvey ranch park located at (781 s orange ave, monterey park, ca 91755) as part of his daily routine. he had already pulled into the parking lot and was getting ready to park his car facing north bound. all of a sudden the car accelerated out of nowhere and hoped the parking curb still facing northbound. in order to avoid any causalities and prevent hitting any of the children near the playground, he was able to steer the car and made a u-turn at about 150 degrees. at this point he was facing south bound of the parking lot and the car continued to accelerate at high speeds. his car then hopped the curb on the south side of the parking lot. once the car hopped the parking curb on the south side, it continued to hop over a couple of raised concrete blocks that delineate a path onto the hillside just south of the parking lot. due to the steepness of the hill, it prevented the car from going any further and the car crashed in between two trees located on the hillside. we had already taken the car to longo toyota due to the acceleration recall back on march 13 2010. i couldn't believe the car still had mechanical issues after we had it serviced it for the recall and was glad that my dad did not sustain a very serious injury. the car is available for inspection if an nhtsa official would like to inspect the car. | |||
| 09/06/2011 | 46550 | ||
| I would like to request that the nhtsa to investigate a serious failure associated with the brake systems on 2007 toyota camry cars. on tuesday 9/6/11, the brake padel on our camry went to the floor and the car did not slow down while my wife was driving it. she had to hit the brakes again when the pedal came back up in order to stop the car before hitting the car in front of her. this has been a frightening experience for her and we can not figure out what has gone wrong. when i checked the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir it was at its normal level between min and max. out of safety concern for my wife and son, i took the car to the toyota dealership so that the could identify the root cause of the problem and fix it i felt that they would be the best choice. i did not want to take a any chances by taking it to a lower cost repair shop. after having the car at the service center of the dealerrship for the whole day, i was told that they could not find anything wrong with the brake system. they said that the brake pads are fine and that they still have 60% life remaining on them, there is no brake fluid leakage anywhere and that they have driven it and they can not make the same failure to happen again. the service advisor's input was that in case the same problem happens again just apply the emergency brake. i picked up the car from the toyota dealership on wednesday night, and i drove it myself for a few miles and i did not notice any problems with the brakes either. this incident has left me and my wife puzzled, concerned, frightened and worried that the same failure could happen again with an unpleasant results and that other toyota camry users may experience a similar problem. please conduct a full investigation of this problem and advise as to what the root cause might be. we are the first owners of this vehicle and it has never been in an accident. | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 36416 | ||
| Sudden unintended acceleration on august 25th 2011 at approximately 1:00 pm, my dad was driving to garvey ranch park located at (781 s orange ave, monterey park, ca 91755) as part of his daily routine. he had already pulled into the parking lot and was getting ready to park his car facing north bound. all of a sudden the car accelerated out of nowhere and hoped the parking curb still facing northbound. in order to avoid any causalities and prevent hitting any of the children near the playground, he was able to steer the car and made a u-turn at about 150 degrees. at this point he was facing south bound of the parking lot and the car continued to accelerate at high speeds. his car then hopped the curb on the south side of the parking lot. once the car hopped the parking curb on the south side, it continued to hop over a couple of raised concrete blocks that delineate a path onto the hillside just south of the parking lot. due to the steepness of the hill, it prevented the car from going any further and the car crashed in between two trees located on the hillside. we had already taken the car to longo toyota due to the acceleration recall back on march 13 2010. i couldn't believe the car still had mechanical issues after we had it serviced it for the recall and was glad that my dad did not sustain a very serious injury. the car is available for inspection if an nhtsa official would like to inspect the car. | |||
| 09/06/2011 | 46550 | ||
| I would like to request that the nhtsa to investigate a serious failure associated with the brake systems on 2007 toyota camry cars. on tuesday 9/6/11, the brake padel on our camry went to the floor and the car did not slow down while my wife was driving it. she had to hit the brakes again when the pedal came back up in order to stop the car before hitting the car in front of her. this has been a frightening experience for her and we can not figure out what has gone wrong. when i checked the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir it was at its normal level between min and max. out of safety concern for my wife and son, i took the car to the toyota dealership so that the could identify the root cause of the problem and fix it i felt that they would be the best choice. i did not want to take a any chances by taking it to a lower cost repair shop. after having the car at the service center of the dealerrship for the whole day, i was told that they could not find anything wrong with the brake system. they said that the brake pads are fine and that they still have 60% life remaining on them, there is no brake fluid leakage anywhere and that they have driven it and they can not make the same failure to happen again. the service advisor's input was that in case the same problem happens again just apply the emergency brake. i picked up the car from the toyota dealership on wednesday night, and i drove it myself for a few miles and i did not notice any problems with the brakes either. this incident has left me and my wife puzzled, concerned, frightened and worried that the same failure could happen again with an unpleasant results and that other toyota camry users may experience a similar problem. please conduct a full investigation of this problem and advise as to what the root cause might be. we are the first owners of this vehicle and it has never been in an accident. | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 36416 | ||
| Sudden unintended acceleration on august 25th 2011 at approximately 1:00 pm, my dad was driving to garvey ranch park located at (781 s orange ave, monterey park, ca 91755) as part of his daily routine. he had already pulled into the parking lot and was getting ready to park his car facing north bound. all of a sudden the car accelerated out of nowhere and hoped the parking curb still facing northbound. in order to avoid any causalities and prevent hitting any of the children near the playground, he was able to steer the car and made a u-turn at about 150 degrees. at this point he was facing south bound of the parking lot and the car continued to accelerate at high speeds. his car then hopped the curb on the south side of the parking lot. once the car hopped the parking curb on the south side, it continued to hop over a couple of raised concrete blocks that delineate a path onto the hillside just south of the parking lot. due to the steepness of the hill, it prevented the car from going any further and the car crashed in between two trees located on the hillside. we had already taken the car to longo toyota due to the acceleration recall back on march 13 2010. i couldn't believe the car still had mechanical issues after we had it serviced it for the recall and was glad that my dad did not sustain a very serious injury. the car is available for inspection if an nhtsa official would like to inspect the car. | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 32000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and engaging the brakes, the vehicle jerked violently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the failure occurred because the vehicle was driven through water and in order to repair the failure, the front rotary brakes needed to be shaved. the vehicle was repaired. six months later, the failure occurred again, the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop, who decided to replace the rotors. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they would call him back at a later date. the failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 32000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and engaging the brakes, the vehicle jerked violently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the failure occurred because the vehicle was driven through water and in order to repair the failure, the front rotary brakes needed to be shaved. the vehicle was repaired. six months later, the failure occurred again, the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop, who decided to replace the rotors. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they would call him back at a later date. the failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. sm. | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 32000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and engaging the brakes the vehicle jerk violently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure occurred as a result of the vehicle had been driven through water and in order to repaired the failure the front rotary brakes needed to be shave. six months after the failure occurred again, the vehicle was taken to a local shop who decided to replaced the rotors. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that they would contact him back at later date. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. pm | |||
| 06/07/2011 | 102000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact stated the while driving 35 mph the speedometer, the air conditioner, and the brakes all malfunctioned. the contact took the vehicle to one dealer and the dealer could not find a problem with the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a second dealer and the dealer stated the brake actuator had malfunctioned and cause other electrical components to fail. the dealer stated brake actuator needs to be replaced. the contact stated this is major safety issue that could have caused a crash. the vehicle is currently at the dealer. the failure mileage was 102,000. jo | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 1 | 12/01/2006 | |
| 2007 toyota camry. consumer states vehicle has a very loud screech from the rear brake on the passenger side *tgw the dealer informed the consumer there was trash on the brake shoe and it would eventually wear off. the consumer stated it has been 4 1/2 years and the noise is still present. *jb | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 57000 | ||
| I owned a 2007 camry le. on 3/05/11 my brakes failed while on the highway. i carined across the highway and then the car started flipping. the car flipped at least 3 times before hitting an exit sign. the exit sign then pierced the roof of the car and landed between my legs. thank god i wasn't seriously hurt. but through all the flipping across the concrete, my airbags did not deploy. my complaint is brake failure and lack of airbag deployment. | |||
| 01/15/2011 | 46000 | ||
| Drove slowly at around 25mph in a very cold day (16 degree). when i stepped on the brake to stop the car the brake was in a locked position (can't pressed it down) and my car hit the car in front and there was nothing else i could do. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 0 | ||
| Toyota camry 2007 - persistent vibration steering at highway speed - not being resolved by a series of attempts such as balancing, tire replacement, alignment, brake component replacement. the steering vibration was part of a toyota service bulletin but despite the specific instruction on how to fix the problem, the vibration was never eliminated. lately, vehicle also showing vibration when braking - also at highway speeds. brake repaired at dealer without results. toyota dealer has provided no further resolution option. the concern is if this is a result of the original steering vibration with the vehicle showing further deterioration. | |||
| 09/27/2010 | 81000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry.while traveling 60 mph the contact applied the brakes and noticed that the vehicle had suddenly turned to the right without the steering being turned in that direction, seconds later the contact lost control of the vehicle causing the vehicle to crash into a nearby vehicle. no one was injured and a police report was filed for the incident. the vehicle has not been diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 81000. bml | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 30000 | ||
| The brakes shakes excessively when braking at speeds around 60 - 70 mph. shaking transmits to steering wheel if front rotors warp and sometimes shake body of car if rear brakes warp. shaving rotors fixes the problem everytime. occurs approximately every 30,000 miles. these rotors warp very easily. they are too thin or of bi-metallic contruction which can cause differential growth of metal, thus warping rotors under high heat loads. besides keep cutting into your expensive rotors, only solution is to go aftermarket. new toyota rotors will be made the same and will warp the same. high performance rotors will work even better. but holes and slots will be hard to shave locally. it is usually front rotors that warp first, but it can be back rotors at times also. everytime you shave them, they get thinner and warp easier the next time (less heat disipation capability). only permanent fix is aftermarket rotors. i am an ex-mechanic and current mechanical engineer. | |||
| 05/21/2010 | 53035 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. while driving at 30 mph, the contact stated that it was very difficult to get the vehicle to come to a complete stop. she had to re-adjust her seat to be able to engage the brakes. the contact inspected under the hood and noticed that a bolt had dislodged from the engine mount and had punctured two of the brake lines. the vehicle was at the dealership at the time of the complaint where the brake lines were being replaced. the current and failure mileages were 53,035. | |||
| 04/21/2010 | 49500 | ||
| Rear disc rotor and pads failed at 49,500 miles, when the front brakes still have about 60% remaining. it is unexpected at this mileage, to need repair/replacement of brakes on the rear. it most likelywould not be found/repaired causing insufficient braking and improper handling in an emergency stopping situation. we were fortunate that we requested our brakes be checked by our local repair facility. car had been at dealership 04/05/2010 without mention of brakes needing attention. | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 1 | 01/01/2007 | |
| 2007 toyota camry. consumer states he has issues with the brakes. *tgw the consumer stated the steering wheel vibrated when the brakes were applied. *jb updated 04/23/10.*jb | |||
| 03/15/2010 | |||
| I was driving for work with my toyota camry 2007. while accelerating to get on the highway, around the end of the ramp, my vehicle suddenly accelerated with no controls working from the driver's seat either for the steering wheel or the brake. in a matter of a few seconds, the vehicle went a few times in a zig-zag manner and subsequently hit a semi-trailer which was southbound on the highway. my car was completely smashed in the front and totaled later. this incident occurred after my car went through the accelerator pedal replacement as per recommedations of the toyota recall procedure. i could have been easily killed in this accident. i got a traffic ticket for the first time in my life after having a ticket-free driving record for the past 11+ years. i am pleading 'not guilty' for this ticket because the defective toyota car was responsible for the accident and not my error. | |||
| 02/20/2010 | 45000 | ||
| My 2007 toyota camry accelerated on its own. brakes were applied and it would not stop my car. i then struck the car ahead of me. | |||
| 03/23/2010 | 1 | 10/06/2008 | |
| 2007 toyota camry. consumer requests a refund based on the consumer discontent with purchasing a vehicle under false pretenses. *tgw the consumer stated with all the problems going on with toyota, the consumers wife doesn't want to drive the vehicle. in addition, there was a problem with the brakes where they made noises when applied. the dealer inspected the brakes three times and stated there was no problem. *jb | |||
| 11/08/2008 | 8000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. while driving at speeds of 30 mph during rainy weather conditions, the contact depressed the brake pedal but the brakes would not engage. she continued to depress the brake pedal until they finally engaged. the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. they were unable to locate any defects in the braking system. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 8,000 and the current mileage was 36,000. | |||
| 12/19/2008 | 49000 | 1 | |
| The car lost control for no reason, could not brake and got totalled. *tr | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 6500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. while driving at approximately 40 to 50 mph and attempting to brake, the vehicle would shake violently. he also observed there was an increase in stopping distance when braking. the vehicle had not yet been diagnosed by the dealer. the failure mileage was 38,000 and the current was approximately 40,000. | |||
| 05/10/2007 | 8000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the vehicle started shaking and it continued to shake when the brakes were applied. the dealer informed the contact that they could not diagnose or duplicate the failure. the contact was making a turn and the vehicle shut completely off. the dealer repaired the brakes when the most recent failure occurred; however, the failure continued to occur intermittently. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was informed of the failure and stated that the trained technicians agreed that they were unable to duplicate the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 8000 and the current mileage was 23300. | |||
| 10/01/2007 | 700 | 1 | |
| I leased a toyota camry xle 2007 model from patt lobb toyota, mckinney, tx sometime in the last quarter of 2007. i have experienced the problem of sudden acceleration so many times and complained to the dealer three times, first time with in the first week of leasing, and they told it is due to rack and pinion steering which gives me a different feel, second time they blamed on my tires as they don't have enough tread depth and last time they can not replicate the problem. this problem always happened when i accelerate around 60 mph. *tr | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 28000 | 1 | |
| In snowy road, toyota camry 2007 car fails to stop with the brake and it feels like as if something is sticking between brakes. this car have abs system installed so don't know if it is supposed to behave like that. however my other car which runs on drum brake performs better than the toyota. *tr | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 30000 | 1 | |
| When applying brakes, it vibrates strongly, almost violently, at speed above approximately 40 miles/hour. when raining or not. when taken to the dealer, they stated it was normal abs braking. it does scare me in that i am afraid that it could lead to a major failure in the braking system. it has been a continuous problem although i entered today's date below. *tr | |||
| 12/15/2009 | 126000 | 1 | |
| While driving my 2007 toyota camry and exiting off the interstate, i attempted to stop at the bottom of the ramp before turning onto the highway. the brakes were applied but car never came to a complete stop which forced me to enter onto the highway without regard to oncoming traffic. luckily the right lane was clear and i was able to avoid an accident. the car was taken to the garage that day so they could work on it the next day. the problem was diagnosed as a bad brake booster which would need to be replaced at a cost of approximately $600. the brake failure happened with no warning. the only thing i ever noticed prior to this happening was that sometimes there would be a swooshing sound on the drivers side. *tr | |||
| 02/20/2007 | 2700 | 1 | |
| Applied brakes as exiting freeway ramp,felt like i was at a stop. the brake pedal then depressed allthe way to the floor and i tapped the car in front of me.. my car sustained minor damage to the front bumper where the hitch met the bumper. no sustained damage to the other vehicle. no reports filed. damage is still on vehicle ,not repaired. *tr | |||
| 02/06/2010 | 30000 | 1 | |
| I own a toyota 2007 camry. i almost ran into a car in front of me when stopping for a light. coming up to light, while braking i hit a bump and the brake pedal went towards the floor. i release the brake and pressed it again and it worked. another incident occurred recently while driving down an icy slope. i was braking and there was a horrible grinding or snapping type noise. as i was very scared i would have an accident while this was happening i did not notice if i lost brake pressure. i called the toyota dealership where i purchased the car and explained the above and was told that this was normal with the brakes that are installed on the camry. i am concerned for my family's safety. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 21717 | 1 | |
| I own a 2007 toyota camry which i believe is one of the vehicles that is being recalled because a faulty accelerator pedal. because of this recall, i was wondering if an accident that my wife had last year was caused by the problem associated with the recall? my wife was driving on a local parkway in stop and go traffic. the weather was clear and dry. my wife was unable to stop the vehicle (traveling at a speed under 25 mph) and hit the vehicle directly in front of her. my car sustained damage totaling $6,575.79. i wonder if a faulty accelerator was the cause of my wife's accident? *cn | |||
| 12/18/2009 | 14000 | 1 | |
| My 2007 camry acceleration has not failed to stop accelerating, but it has been slow to engage. this has made crossing intersections or blending with moving traffic difficult. i have taken the car to the dealer, and they rebooted the accelerator mechanism. i have also had an issue with the brakes making terrible noise when backing up. i was told that was just because the car had been setting. i was later told there is a technical bulletin regarding the brakes for the model, but since i am out of the warranty period there is noting i can do but ask for a repair. i was also reassured the noise was not a danger signal, and there was not a safety issue. based on what i have heard the last few weeks, how can i be certain? when i said i had been driving for 50 years, and have never had a car that made this kind of noise, the dealer representative said i had been lucky! note my dates are on or about. *tr | |||
| 01/26/2010 | 55346 | 1 | |
| On 26th jan, on the way back home in the evening i was on 105 fwy headed east. the time was around 7:50 pm. the traffic was there since it was a rainy day. i tried to apply brakes on my toyota camry 2007 xle model. i didn't experience the brakes taking effect and the car hit another vehicle at around 20 - 25 miles/hr speed. now the car is being repaired as we speak. it might take about 10 days to fix it i was told. *tr | |||
| 01/28/2009 | 1 | ||
| My car accelerated when i took my foot off gas pedal to apply brakes. i hit the rear of car in front of me. with my foot still on the brake i hit the car a second time. my car stopped with my foot still on brake. no one was injured. both shook up. police officer behind me witnessed accident. it was rush hour on expressway. my car is being repaired. *tr | |||
| 02/03/2010 | 15000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2007 toyota camry and when depressing the brake pedal if going over a bumpy road or raised cracks in the street (essentially going from any smooth to a sudden non-smooth surface) the brake pedal becomes locked, then springs back and forth and the car lurches forward. i took it to the dealership many years ago and they told me i needed new pads. that didn't solve the problem and they've never acknowledged the problem exists. *tr | |||
| 01/27/2010 | 26000 | 1 | |
| I bought a 2007 toyota camry new. in april 2008 the steering wheel, front tires and the entire front end began to shake violently when i applied the brakes at speeds above 60 miles per hour. my mechanic said the problem was that the front rotors were warped. i had it fixed. on january 27, 2010 i am experiencing the same problem again. this is serious. loss of control at speeds above 60 mph is very dangerous. *tr | |||
| 01/28/2010 | 75000 | 1 | |
| Brakes first began to vibrate/shutter when braking at 18,000 miles. toyota replaced brakes pads and machined the rotors. at approximately 43,000 miles toyota again repaired the brakes for the same problem. at 70,000 miles the rotors exhibit the same symptoms of having warped rotors that will again have to be reworked or replaced. continuing problem that must be a defect on the vehicle. the vibration and breaking when traveling at higher speeds is increased and feels very dangerous. *tr | |||
| 06/29/1996 | 1 | ||
| Toyotas latest recall should not be a floor mat or stuck accelerator problem. my 2007 camry has experienced this scenerio at least several times a year (even though i know it exists). the problem is the design of the brake pedal and accelerator pedal. the brake pedal (when braking) is closer to the floor than the height of the un-depressed accelerator pedel. if the driver has big feet or is not precise when placing the foot, it is possible to depress both pedals at the same time. the harder one tries to stop, the faster the engine wants to run. in my vehicles from the past, the accelerator pedal, when not depressed, was closer to the floor than the position of the brake pedal during a very hard (emergency) braking action. toyota's firmware fix of not allowing the accelerator signal to override the braking signal is not a good fix for the problem. sometimes it is desirable to increase the speed of the engine before releasing the brake to provent rolling backwards when starting on a grade. paying attention to the ergonomics of how the pedals and the human driver interface and proper engineering design is the solution. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 37000 | 1 | |
| Rear brakes required repair at low mileage despite limited wear on front brakes. apparently rear brakes are adjusted to handle large amount of braking load which could result in uncontrolled slide. *tr | |||
| 02/12/2009 | 61750 | 1 | |
| We bought a 2007 camry le from longo toyota in el monte, ca in april 2006. we have had the front brakes replaced 3 times, the shims replaced once, the rear brakes once and the rotors reglazed or replaced once, the most recent time was in february 2009. every time we have taken the car to the dealer with our complaint, it was fixed at our cost, and they told us that it was probably the driver who is using the brakes so much to cause the brakes to be replaced so frequently, which isn't the case, and we told them so. the car now has 70,000 miles on it and has an extended warranty. we are concerned that toyota is aware of a possible problem with the braking system and is not publicly acknowledging it. by contrast, we also own a 2004 chevy tahoe, which we bought brand new, now has 100,000+ miles on it and we have needed to replace the front brakes once. *tr | |||
| 08/30/2009 | 73000 | 1 | |
| I bought my 2007 black camery from longo toyota in elmonte, ca about less then seven months ago. on august,30,09 my mother and i were driving and when she went to step on the brakes there was little stopping to the brakes we slid and herd a air sound come up from the driver side. took it into the toyota dealer they said that the brake booster is bad... can that we should not drive it at all very unsafe. the dealer is saying that it is the customer who need to pay to repair this. which is almost 2000 to be done, we would like to have deft investigation done, this is not a wear and tear. thank you *tr | |||
| 02/01/2008 | 15000 | 1 | |
| Brakes and rotors need to be replaced at 15,000 miles. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 12 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. while driving 40 mph, the contact felt that the vehicle was out of alignment. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they checked the alignment, but found no failures. a few weeks later, he took the vehicle back to the dealer because the failure was worsening. they still could not find any failures. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer a third time because he felt that there was an issue with the brakes. once again, the dealer found no failures. he took the vehicle to a different mechanic, who stated that the bolts in the rack assembly were loose. the mechanic tightened the rack assembly. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to inform them that another mechanic was able to locate the failure. two weeks later, the failure recurred. he filed for the lemon law. the vehicle is still not working properly. the failure mileage was 12 and current mileage was 20,000. | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 500 | 50 | 12/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated. approximately 3-4 seconds later, the vehicle accelerated without warning. the dealer stated that the computer caused the failure and they reprogrammed the computer. however, the failure continued. the contact also stated that when he depressed the brake pedal it extended to the floorboard and the stopping distance increased. the dealer has not inspected the vehicle. the speed was unknown. the failure mileage was 500 and current mileage was 41,000. | |||
| 07/01/2006 | 16000 | 3 | 05/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. while driving 5 mph, the contact stated that the gear seemed to be slipping. the dealer assured him that this was normal for the 2007 camry. as his wife pulled into a parking space, she applied the brake and the vehicle surged forward automatically, crashing into a parked vehicle. the contact has experienced this failure twice. the vin and engine size were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 16,000. | |||
| 09/01/2006 | 1000 | 250 | |
| Car hesitates when shifting into a higher gear, it does it around 35 miles per hour. sometimes it shifts very hard lunging you forward. sometimes when you put it in reverse it goes into reverse very hard. the brakes continue to squeal, hardware has been replaced twice. the transmission shifting hesitation has occurred over 250 times. i am starting to get nervous driving it i am afraid someone that might be tailgating might hit me in the rear. *jb | |||
| 06/10/2006 | 0 | ||
| I purchased a 2007 toyota camry in may of 2006. after driving the car for a few weeks it was increasingly harder and harder to stop the vehicle. the brake pedal goes very close to the floor to stop the vehicle. i called toyota customer service and they advised me to take the car to my nearest toyota dealer. i went to atlantic toyota in amityville, n.y. and they advised me that they did not find anything wrong. i continue to drive the vehicle and have had other family and friends drive the car as well. they too have experienced the long brake pedal travel and difficulty in stopping the car. i drive with two kids and i do not feel safe in this car. i bought a toyota for its reliability and safety and because of the way the vehicle feels in braking i do not feel safe. i am looking for a vehicle that i paid for and feel safe in. i am a new customer to the toyota brand and purchased the car under the recommendation of family and friends. i have had other vehicles prior to purchasing my toyota like mazda and honda and although they have had their share of problems, when working properly i had always felt safe. i sent a letter to toyota to see if they can make me a happy toyota customer. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/23/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2007 toyota camry. consumer states problem with abs brake system. *tgw the consumer stated he was in driving in high speed traffic in the left lane, following a safe distance traveling about 65 mph when a car from the right lane suddenly cut in front of him. he applied the brakes in a panic stop, but the vehicle instantly spun around to the right barely missing another car in the right lane and headed for a group of trees off the grassy right hand shoulder of the road. he was able to gain control by releasing the brake and steering out of the spin. but, he overcorrected and crossed the high speed traffic again, and almost t-boned another vehicle and ended up in a ditch in the median of the highway. the consumer stated he did not steer into the spin, he kept the steering wheel straight and jammed on the brakes in an absolutely necessary panic stop. the right front wheel instantly and totally locked up; there was a cloud of blue smoke coming from the right wheel and the vehicle pivoted on that wheel and headed toward the right shoulder. the consumer stated the problem was due to a failure with the abs and not a steering problem. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to find a problem with the abs. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 01/29/2010 | 52000 | 1 | |
| Brakes failed to respond while traveling approx. 40 mph - brake pressed, went to floor with no response, brake pedal pressed a second time, car still did not decelerate. abs did not activate. vehicle is a 2007 toyota camry. front-end collision, striking vehicle stopped ahead on roadway - airbags did not deploy in camry. total of 4 cars involved in accident. camry sustained extensive front-end damage, insurance adjuster estimate at approx. $7800. no serious personal injury involved. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 06/14/2009 | 24000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 rav4. the contact stated that the gasoline mileage and the electrical system has malfunctioned since the vehicle was purchased. the right rear wheel sensor that controls the stability, traction, and four wheel drive functions have also failed and caused the warning light to illuminate on the dashboard. the dealer replaced the rear wheel sensor twice and within 48 hours the failure recurred. the third time the rear wheel sensor malfunctioned, the dealer diagnosed the failure for 5 to 6 weeks. the dealer recently replaced the rear wheel sensor and the electric control module and vehicle is functioning normally. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 24,000. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 07/04/2006 | 21000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. while driving 55 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle veered left and right. the rear passenger side caliper was worn because it was not completely releasing the brake. the dealer went to automotive school; therefore, he did not notify the dealer or a mechanic. the failure occurs in all types of weather. the failure mileage was 21,000. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 01/11/2008 | 25000 | 1 | 07/02/2006 |
| While car was in for routine 25k service, dealer advised i needed rear brake pads. have since been advised by two mechanics that indicates there's a problem. dealer has since advised a tsb was issued for this year/model vehicle. *tr | |||
| 12/17/2006 | 7000 | 3 | 06/07/2006 |
| Complete loss of acceleration (up to 5 seconds or so) while making turns after having either slowed down, or completely stopped. two of those times have almost resulted in accidents from oncoming vehicles. complaint made at a toyota dealership. they claim no recall information, but have indicated that it wasn't the first time they've heard of it. no solution given other than the 800# to call toyota directly to make a complaint. nice. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 03/07/2008 | 14000 | 2 | 06/12/2006 |
| Brakes clips (shams) have been replaced 2x in less than 35,000 miles. first replacement was at 14,000 miles or so. vehicle makes loud squealing noise driving at low speeds (5-40mph). at latest repair (march 2008), dealer mechanic stated that they have a service bulletin on them for failure. i am convinced that something is going on with the rotors though---thus affecting the brake pads, shams, etc. dealer mechanic claims that the clips/shams are of poor quality and that's why they keep failing. i asked what happens if they fail again (i'll be over my warranty)--he stated that i will have to pay for them then. wow--how nice to have a defective part replaced 2x under warranty, and then toyota is scott-free if it happens a 3rd time now. *tr | |||
| 01/11/2008 | 7000 | 1 | 03/17/2006 |
| I purchased a 2007 toyota camry in march 2006. this new vehicle had several defects including the replacement of a dash by the dealer after delivery. the quality of the brake rotors on this vehicle are unsatisfactory. i have had the rotors replaced five times. the vehicle has approx. 46,000 miles. i have had two independent repair shops evaluate the factory rotors and they both come to the same conclusion, poor quality rotors. it's not how the vehicle is being operated since we are not causing anything that would cause these rotors to warp the way they do. we do not drive our vehicles hard, just to cause more maintenance expenses. toyota has paid for replacing the rotors once. they have also charged me twice for the same work and i have paid twice to another auto shop. i tried to file a complaint through toyota and that was useless. i will never purchase a toyota vehicle again. real sad how they were handling my complaint. *tr | |||
| 04/14/2007 | 12 | 04/22/2006 | |
| My husband & i purchased a 07 camry. a few weeks after purchase, husband noticed problems. transmission was not acting right. the car would hesitate for a few seconds when we given gas or sometimes accelerate when we did not; the brakes were bad; & steering column shook when we drove over road bumps or speeds > than 50. over next few months when we took the car in for service & voiced our concerns, the service person would tell us that he could not find anything wrong with the car regarding our concerns & during one visit, they drove the car 18 miles & still could not find anything wrong. one day i was getting on freeway & tried to increase my speed, the car stalled for about 4 seconds, as i looked in rear view mirror i saw another car coming behind me at a really fast speed. i was trying to determining what to do as the car appeared to have actually shut off, when it just surged forward & i was moving again. needless to say, this scared the crap out of me & i called my husband & told him what happened. i felt that if we did not do something, we could potentially have an accident, get killed or kill someone else. i finally called the corporate office & told them our story. they instructed us to take the car to the service dept for an assessment. after assessment the mechanic told me that my steering column needed to be replaced; my rotors were completely warped; and they may have to overhaul my transmission but were going to try & reset it to see if that would help (apparently it is run by a compt which tells it how fast or slow it to go when the accelerator is pressed) apparently the computer was not functioning properly or had a glitch. they reset the transmission & told my husband & i to drive an additional 500miles to break-in the transmission & let them know our thoughts. well, we have driven the additional miles & we both feel as if the transmission is slipping again. we are at wits end w/this dangerous $30,000+ car. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| S10 appropriate handling- letter to the secretary from regarding concerns about toyota safety *tgw the consumer stated the accelerator and brake pedal were designed too close together. *jb | |||
| 03/23/2007 | 6000 | 5000 | 03/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. while at a stop sign with the brake pedal depressed, the pedal extends to the floorboard. the contact had to remove his foot from the brake pedal in order for it to return to its normal position. the vehicle has been taken to approximately three dealers, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. the contact filed case number 200801100060 with toyota. the current mileage was 12,000 and failure mileage was 6,000. updated 04/23/08 *bf the consumer stated emergency brake goes all the way to the floor and the dealer stated because of the particular brake system and that was normal. updated 04/23/08 *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 09/03/2012 | 1 | ||
| 2007 toyota camry. consumer states the power brake booster assembly failed *tgw | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/03/2012 | 1 | ||
| 2007 toyota camry. consumer states the power brake booster assembly failed *tgw | |||