1994 Toyota Camry brakes problems

Filed Nov 1, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA · crash · 2 injuries

"takata recall" my brakes went out while driving on a city street, slowing down to make a right turn into a dirt road to get home. Instead I lost control of the steering wheel and ended up crashing into a ditch. My airbags inflated. Now my muffler sounds like its rattled and a strong smell of gasoline always occur when driving. I have no exterior damage due to the crash. Only internal and prior to this, my brake warning lights would come off and on. I was told that it just meant that my brake sensor had a glitch. Other than that my breaks worked just fine with no warning signs of them going out sooner.

Filed Jun 12, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 183,000 miles · VA

At noon on 6/11/12, I was unable to shift my car's gearshift out of park. I removed the tab that covers the gearshift release button on the shift panel and unlocked the shifter. I immediately drove the vehicle to mechanicsville toyota (mechanicsville, va) and had the problem assessed by the service person, [xxx]. She said she had seen this problem before and the chances were pretty high that the brake switch (above the brake pedal) was defective. She said that causes the gearshift to lock up and for the brake lights not to work. Indeed my brake lights were not working at that time. The service department could not repair the vehicle at that time because they did not have the part (brake light switch). I paid for, and ordered, the switch and arranged for the repair to be done on wednesday, june 13, 2012 at 10am. [xxx] warned me to be careful as I drove the vehicle home since the brake lights were not working. My house is aprx. 7 miles from the dealership so I carefully drove towards home. As I turned off of the major highway onto the secondary road that goes to my house, my right ankle was aching so I used the cruise control to take me towards my house at 45mph. As I approached my turnoff, I depressed the brake, but the car did not slow down at all! Quickly thinking about what [xxx] had said about the brake switch, I thought to disengage the cruise control. There was an immediate thud sound from the front of the car and the brake immediately engaged and stopped the car. Had I not disengaged the cruise control, I am certain I would have eventually lost control of the car as it approached traffic, ahead. I have more comments but the system won't accept them. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 22, 2010 · Brakes, Steering · 128,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 toyota camry. While driving on a snow covered surface at 10 MPH, the contact began experiencing steering failure. Prior to the failure, the brakes were serviced. The vehicle was taken back to a local mechanic who previously serviced the brakes and rotors who stated that the bolts were missing from a previous brake repair. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000 and the current mileage was 18,934.

Filed Mar 1, 2010 · Acceleration, Brakes · AZ · crash

Tl*the contact owned a 1994 toyota camry. The contact stated that the brakes malfunctioned. A representative from toyota inspected the brakes and advised the contact that nothing was wrong with the brakes. The contact cannot remember what repairs were made to the brakes; however, they have continued to fail and caused a crash to occur while driving approximately 40 MPH. When the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle did not stop and consequently, she crashed into another vehicle. Update 04/30/10.

Filed Feb 20, 2009 · Acceleration, Brakes · OR · crash · 1 injury

1994 toyota camry had brake failure. Consumer states that the vehicle sped up instead of stopping and wants to know if there are any recalls for this vehicle. *nj the consumer stated he was rear ended so severely, it caused the left rear wheel to protrude through the back seat. When he attempted to apply the brakes, they failed and consequently he hit an electric post. A report from the mechanic stated the brake pedal had jammed and the brake linkage was complete, but not movable and also jammed. *jb updated 04/12/10

Filed Oct 23, 2007 · Brakes · 240,000 miles · 00

When I touch the brake pedal, the reverse indicator lights, and just before coming to a stop there is a shuddering vibration. The shuddering can be prevented by shifting into neutral before stopping.

Filed May 17, 2001 · Brakes · MI · crash · 1 injury

I was driving on I-75, suddenly the car went out of control, I applied on the brake, it did not stop, I was struggling bec. There are cars before & behind , & to my right, I then attempted to move to the left shoulder, & in the process hit the cement wall at about 60 m, sustaining chest contusion & was rushed to the emergency room.

Filed Feb 27, 2001 · Brakes · WA

Brake rotors warped twice within 6 months, brake pads ok. Braking sometimes seems to take an extended time to stop. Dealership advised me that I must ride the brakes. I have owned other camrys and different vehicle for much longer that this car, and never had excessive wear on my breaks.

Filed Jan 22, 2000 · Brakes · MA

When first starting up in the morning, on very cold days, the brakes seem to be frozen and the vehicle will not stop. The condition is exactly as discribed in the federal safety agency recall no. 97v156. My wife is now afraid to drive this vehicle and I had my local mechanic replace the front brakes and resurface the rotors. When this did not cure the problem I found your recall on the 1997 model.

Filed Aug 4, 1999 · Brakes · GA

Brakes make a grounding sound and vibrates even shortly after new pads....tires were down after 6months even with bal. And rotation.