S10 appropriate handling re toyota safety recall for sudden acceleration. *tgw during the months of may through july 2009, the consumer experienced problems with the brakes. Off and on, the brake pedal would go all the way to the floor. The vehicle would not stop, until the ignition was turned off. There was a strange odor coming from under the hood. However, the consumer was able to control the vehicle. It would generally happen when attempting a routine stop. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, but they couldn't find anything wrong with the vehicle. Then on august 19, 2009, the vehicle suddenly accelerated; the brakes did not work and the vehicle was accelerating at a high rate of speed. As the consumer desperately shifted from neutral, second and third gear, she was unable to control the vehicle. She was able to weave in between cars as there was no place for her to pull over without crashing. She put on her hazard lights and beeped the horn to warn other drivers. She then swung into a wide parking lot entrance and slammed the gear into park and came to an abrupt halt.
1996 Toyota Camry: brake failure
12 of the 416 complaints about the 1996 Toyota Camry describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
When ABS brakes are engaged they fail to work. Was driving down a road going about 20 MPH on snow coverd road. Brakes was applied, grinding noise and vibration in the pedal was experienced-the brakes failed to stop the vehicle adequately, it took about 40 feet to stop going at 20mph. This does not happen when ABS is not active.
The vehicle experienced stalling/starting problems, which was caused by the egr valve, the fuel pressure regulator and the idle speed control valve, which were all replaced, the tires experienced uneven tire wear, the brakes failed, there were transmission, driveline and steering problems, the o-ring was replaced, and also the vehicle began to exhibit engine oil sludge. *ak
Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision due to worn pads.
Brakes failed resulting in collision.
Brakes make grinding noise and pedal goes to the floor.
Brakes failed.
Brakes failed.
Brakes failed.
Vehicle was in a crash due to brake failure. It was raining, pedal went to the floor and vehicle was going down hill.
Brakes failed.
Brakes failed, causing grinding noise.
Service bulletins that may apply
- TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a...
- TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a...
- A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Diagnostics - anti-lock brake system (denso made)
- New front brake pads are available to reduce the front brake groan noise
- Subject on parking brake cable
- New front brake pads are available to reduce front brake groan noise, grinding noise, squeak or vibration
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Toyota Camry brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1996 Toyota Camry?
12 of 416 owner complaints about the 1996 Toyota Camry (3%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Toyota Camry?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Toyota Camry
Stalling 22Sudden acceleration 19No deployment 18Engine failure 14Grinding brakes 13Door locks 13Adaptive cruise 12Tire blowout 9Fire or smoke 8Seat belt 8Coil spring 7Check engine light 6Pulling 6
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