While traveling at 40 to 55 MPH consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a tree. Upon impact none of the airbags deployed. *ak the driver suffered a fractured left shoulder, minor injuries on the left side of his head and bruising to his left hip. The consumer believes that an antilock brake failure may have also contributed to the accident.
1998 Toyota Camry: brake failure
17 of the 600 complaints about the 1998 Toyota Camry describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 14 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Consumer was traveling on a main steeet to get to highway. He was was traveling slow, approaching a stop sign. Accelerator pedal went down to floor , pedal was stuck. Had no brakes. Vehicle was out of control, and hit a vehicle at intersection. Dealership was aware of problem.
Brake failure resulted in a serious accident and injury. Yh
In a parking lot getting ready to pull onto a major highway brakes failed, and vehicle slid into the highway. Contacted dealer who couldn't find anything wrong. Let sister drive it, and she heard grinding noise. Also could feel it under the pedal. Had the vehicle serviced, and they replaced the front brake pads, but problem continued.
Brake failure. No further details given.
Brakes failed. Mjs
Brakes failed. Mjs
Front brakes failed. Mjs
Brakes failed.
Brakes failed on three occasions.
On three occasions brakes failed. On one incident brakes failed causing collision.
Front disc brakes failed. Mjs
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.
- This bulletin provides service information regarding the removal of the ABS speed sensor prior to removal...
- Subject on front brake noise 97-98 camry L4
- New front brake pad kits are available to reduce front brake groan or grinding noise on vehicles within...
- Brief information regarding front brake noise
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Toyota Camry brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1998 Toyota Camry?
17 of 600 owner complaints about the 1998 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 1998 Toyota Camry?
There are 0 recalls and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Toyota Camry
Fire or smoke 35Grinding brakes 33No deployment 28Sudden acceleration 24Door locks 19Headlights 16Engine failure 15Stalling 15Check engine light 14Seat belt 12ABS 10Tire blowout 10Pulling 9Adaptive cruise 7Jerking 6Airbag light 5Harsh shifting 5
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