2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid: multiple warning lights

Filed Dec 14, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 182,450 miles · TN

Brake light came on, then sudden power braking system failure while driving on a two lane busy road at a curve, there was a ding sound, then simultaneously, a vsc warning message and multiple warning lights illuminated. Only manual braking allowed stoppage of vehicle. Extremely dangerous situation that could have had tragic results .

Filed Nov 13, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 168,000 miles · LA

For several months, the cruise control had only been working intermittently and my brakes seemed rough. The night before I brought my car in, all the lights on the instrument panel came on. On aug 1, 2017, I got a diagnostic and it was the ABS actuator, but I was told I also needed a brake job and an alignment so I went ahead with that $1,000 job. They could not diagnose the cruise control since it was "functioning" at the time. I had already replaced the ABS system in 2013 and was told that I may apply for a reimbursement for that $3,600 job, but I am now out of the extended warranty/service campaign so I could not get reimbursed for the current ABS failure replacement. After my brake job and alignment, the roughness did not seem to improve and the cruise control continued to malfunction. Foolishly, I rationalized that the brakes needed to be worn in, but soon my car started with a high pitched noise as I got in and out of the vehicle. The brakes also seemed to "slip" sometimes when initially starting the car. (foot on brake, start car, put into drive, and car would start to roll until I took my foot off the brake then reapplied it.) I went back to toyota hoping for a miracle and they again said you have to replace the ABS, but the service campaign had not been re-extended and I was unable to afford another $3,600. So I continued to drive my faulty vehicle out of necessity. On october 12, 2017, the car began the high pitched noise and this time it didn't stop. I began driving in the parking lot slowly (20 MPH) and then the brakes failed. Was able to stop by pressing very hard on the brakes. Since that day my car has been sitting at my workplace unused. Obviously, the ABS system that was replaced in 2013 (still awaiting reimbursement) was replaced with another bad system. We need a recall!

Filed May 28, 2015 · Brakes · 75,300 miles · CO

Vsc check engine error came on display along with check engine light, ABS, parking brake, traction control, and something else. I was coming off the highway and exiting the off-ramp when the car binged, all the lights came on, the check vsc came on and the brakes hiccuped. I was already pulling off the highway, so I turned onto a side street. Parked, and then restarted the car. The error came on again, but then went out.

Filed Dec 4, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 165,000 miles · NE

While driving home from work my dash brake light went on. At the next stoplight I checked to see if the e brake had been depressed, it had not. One blck later while going about 35mph my dash lit up like a christmas tree, the ABS, slippery conditions light, red warning light and check engine light all came on as well as a warning to "check vsc" also my breaks went down to the floor and I was unable to stop right away luckily I was able to quickly pull into a,parking lot and coast to a stop. Had I needed to stop soon or been going faster there is no doubt in my mind this would have resulted in a crash.

Filed Oct 15, 2014 · Brakes · TX

2008 toyota camry hybrid. Consumer states vehicle began lurching, bucking and all warning lights came on while driving. *tgw the dealer informed the consumer, the problem was due to a computer failure, which was responsible for the functionality of the ABS. The dealer replaced the ski control electronic control unit.

Filed Jun 30, 2014 · Brakes · 101,511 miles · CA

I applied brakes, all the warning lights came on and the car would not brake. I pressed the brake pedal as hard as I could an finally came to a stop. I got the car to walnut creek toyota, california. They charged $150 and said there was nothing wrong...bring it in if it happens again (they failed to notify me that there were several other instances reported)..5-12-14. Same thing happened as I came down a freeway offramp. It took all my strength to stop the car just inches from another car. Walnut creek toyota said nothing wrong and their regional toyota technical team said the same...neither of them mentioned the numerous complains to the federal safety agency. I could have been killed, or killed another driver. These cars should have been recalled and compensation to the owners...I wasn't going to drive , I was forced into "trading" it in for a not so great deal!!

Filed Jun 4, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 97,000 miles · CO

I was on the highway and all of the warning lights came on "check vsc system" was displayed on the dashboard. I had to push very hard on the breaks to make the car stop and luckily I did not crash into anyone. It's happened in the middle of driving in the neighborhood, on the freeway, even when I was parked in the garage! I turned the engine on and before I put it in drive or reverse, all the warning lights would display and the breaks would fail. Now the new problem is every time I step on the breaks, my car 'barks' or 'chirps' repeatedly at me. I can push lightly and get less of a bark but for the most part, it takes a great deal of effort to stop the vehicle. My father is a mechanic and he's hooked up the computer to the car but since the 'check vsc system" is not displayed when it's hooked up, he can't tell what the problem is. In an unrelated complaint, when the weather gets hot, around 80 degrees, the stereo system goes blank and spits out all of my cds and will not turn on. Then it will have lines across the screen and display "scan" on the upper right hand corner. It will not turn off or on unless I use the controls on the steering wheel. After it cools, it will work again.

Filed May 19, 2014 · Brakes · 114,700 miles · CA

While leaving work noticed that brakes were not working properly and it was very hard to stop. I had to leave a lot of room in order to come to a full stop. There were several warning lights on including "check vsc system". Took the car to the dealer and was told that the brake actuator needed to be replaced. Cost of the part and repair was $3400.

Filed May 9, 2014 · Brakes · 83,790 miles · MO

First incident: when in reverse, about 5 warning lights came on (ABS light, caution light and red triangle and others) and braking required hard depressing. I took to toyota dealer; they reset the warning lights and said car was ok. When I was driving home from dealer, multiple warning lights came on again and it took full pressure to brake, while car also seemed difficult to control. I would classify it as catastrophic failure, and was fortunate to be driving slow in the city. I returned to dealer. They diagnosed as c1247 error and recommended replacing skid control computer for $1,800. When I complained that this should be covered under a hybrid warranty, regional toyota offered $500 "towards repair as goodwill assistance."

Filed Feb 2, 2014 · Brakes · 112,800 miles · CA

As I was driving my car to work that day, I suddenly felt that the brakes lost power -- I had to press them much harder to slow the car down even by a small amount. Many lights on the dashboard went on, including something like "check vsc" on the dashboard display. I felt that the danger of getting into an accident was very high, particularly given that I was driving on a freeway. Driving very slowly, I managed to safely get to work. When I got into the car a few hours later, the situation did not repeat itself and it drove normally. Still shaken, I brought the car over to a toyota dealership, where they told me that my ABS actuator has gone bad. The best "discount" price I was able to find was $2,500. I researched online and realized that this problem is common. I called toyota corporate customer service to complain and request reimbursement, but they refused. Since I had no choice but to address this safety issue, I fixed the car at a local toyota dealership. However, since this is major safety problem, which is apparently quite widespread, I firmly believe that toyota must recall and replace the problematic part, and compensate the owners who had to do it on their own.

Filed Dec 15, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 63,000 miles · WA

Dash board lit up like a christmas tree the brake, hazard warning, stability control and I think its a tire pressure light came on traveling at 55 mile an hour coming down a 20 degree incline off of the astoria bridge traveling north, from what I have read this is something that is happening quite frequently. My brakes seam to work fine I am taking it to the dealer tomorrow I under stand this is a $3000.00 fix I did buy extra warranty when I bought the car now to see if its good. Its been a very good car up to this point.