2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid: jerking or lurching

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 222,000 miles · GA

A while back I was driving on a residential street my vsc message came on and I notice a jerk in the tires if it was sliding, so I immediately pulled over turned the vehicle off hoping it could be a sensor failure so after sitting for 5 mins I turned the car back on notice the message wasn't there anymore I then begin to drive the vehicle for a good 5 mins and the car did the exact thing vsc message came back on the car begun to feel like it was sliding so I pulled over again sat about 10mins this time, turned the car on the message wasn't there I start driving 5 mins later the same exact thing happened again.

Filed May 20, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 204,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry hybrid. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle jerked. In addition, the traction control, emergency brake, and vehicle stability control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to toyota chula vista (650 main st, chula vista, ca 91911, (619) 591-0900) who stated that the vehicle was not covered under the extended warranty and provided a repair quote. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 204,000.

Filed May 19, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 80,900 miles · NC

Few days ago while driving - the warning "check vsc system" indicator came on with four warning lights - brakes, exclamation traction control, ABS and skid control. Suddenly brakes started acting strangely and soft and jerky. Took the vehicle to fred anderson toyota and after diagnostic test was told that it is code 1392 which requires replacement of ABS control module (the cost to replace was quoted as $2875.37 - we declined to get it fixed. Called toyota customer service - they reviewed my complaint but declined to help.

Filed Feb 21, 2019 · Brakes · 5 miles · CA · crash

My vehicle's brakes failed resulting in rear-ending the car in front. This happened on a freeway going straight at 10 am. My vehicle was moving at about 20 miles/ hr when I stepped forcefully on the brake pedal as the car in front of me slowed but I did not lurch forward, my seat belt did not tighten to pull me back and my bag pack that was on the front passenger leather seat stayed where it was. My vehicle behaved as if I had not braked. When I stepped on the brakes, I could see asphalt between my vehicle and the vehicle in front. My vehicle's front bumper, grill and hood was damaged. The vehicle immediately in front of mine had dents on the rear bumper and the trunk. There was a third vehicle in front of the one in front of mine that was also damaged, however, I do not know the extent of the damage. The impact occurred at a low speed which did not cause my seat belt to tighten and did not cause my backpack on the passenger seat to slide forward.

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 113,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry hybrid. While the vehicle was stopped at a stop sign, the check hybrid and vcs warning indicators illuminated. The accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

Filed Jan 25, 2016 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry hybrid. While reversing with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle failed to respond and suddenly jerked to a halt without warning. After the brake pedal was released, the vehicle would independently brake. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed the brake actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. ..updated 07/20/16 *bf the consumer stated the dealer fixed the vehicle, under warranty. Updated 07/26/16.*jb updated 08/01/16.*jb updated 08/16/16*lj updated 08/22/16.

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 100,000 miles · CA

"check vsc system" when I took my car out this morning, I got a warning light saying "check vsc system". My brake light and ABS lights are also on. The car brakes with a jerk and I am scared to drive it. This problem has been happening quite often. Complaints to the toyota dealer did not help. As per http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/feds-investigate-braking-problems-in-toyota-camry-hybrid-012814.html a lot of people are experiencing the same problem and have complained to the federal safety agency. Please help with a recall as it is unsafe to drive the car this way.

Filed Apr 19, 2015 · Brakes · 122,000 miles · TN

I was backing up in my driveway, turning the vehicle around. The check vsc warning message came on as well as the ABS warning light and another red exclamation point. The brakes ceased working properly, jerking with even the lightest touch, and not working at all for a few scary seconds, and then suddenly jerking as if they had been slammed on hard. After driving the vehicle down our roadway for a half mile, we concluded that the brakes were going to continue to do this as the condition did not change.

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 180,000 miles · CA

"check vsc system" . Brake system will not work properly. Must push very hard to get any braking. Then the vsc will engage and brake very hard. I experienced this one week ago; my wife experienced it this morning dropping of the kids to school. The car has a very dangerous jerking action as the brakes engage and disengage based on the computer.

Filed Nov 25, 2014 · Brakes · LA

Abs actuator pump assembly problem. 89000 miles on car 2007 camry hybrid vsc control warning comes on. The dealer said I needed new brakes. Got new brakes and still having the same problem with the brakes. When backing up the brakes lock and the car jerks as if the brakes were hit hard. The new brakes also are making the same noise as the original brakes. I no longer feel safe for myself and my grandchildren who are with me in this car.

Filed Oct 27, 2014 · Brakes · 138,000 miles · CO

On 10/14/2014 I took the car to dealer for brake reservoir recall. The dealer replaced the brake fluid reservoir and reset the brake vehicle stability control unit. On 10/25/2014 while approaching a stop light I depressed the brake pedal at which time the brake warning, ABS warning, slip indicator and master caution warning lights illuminated and the brakes grabbed (or more accurately: locked random wheels in a random sequence) causing the vehicle to careen and swerve out of control. Wheels apparently locked up completely because there was smoke and screeching. Vehicle stopped sideways in the intersection out of control. Had other vehicles been present in adjacent lanes or ahead of me there would have certainly been an accident. This vehicle has had ongoing brake problems including a brake ecu replacement. After brake ecu replacement no trouble has occurred until this event. The hybrid battery has been replaced twice. When the hybrid battery failed the first time the braking system also became unstable and the vehicle lurched forward. This incident also nearly caused an accident and was reported to ntsb. My experience is when there is a system fault related to the hybrid battery or vehicle stability control while driving the brake system becomes unstable.

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximate 60 MPH attempting to engage the brakes, the vehicle made a jerking motion as the brake light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the brake assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.