1999 Toyota Camry: grinding or squealing brakes

11 of the 501 complaints about the 1999 Toyota Camry describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2024
2
2023
1
2022
2
2020
4
2019
4
2018
9
2017
2
2016
3
2015
6
2014
6
2013
2
2012
5
2011
4
2010
4
2009
7
2008
8
2007
25
2006
5
2005
14
2004
6
2003
15
2002
22
2001
3
2000
5
1999
11
1998
33
1997
35
1996
13
1995
15
1994
8
1993
5
1992
1
1991
3
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Feb 17, 2005 · Suspension · MD

My 1999 camry has squealing sound in the front end and its strut mounts are bad for a while before it reached 50000 miles. I never imagined such a problem with camry. It was not like people said that camry had very good records. My car has many problems associated with it such as engine light has been on and off and never solved. I paid $99 once for the checking and dealers paid many times. The anti-lock brake does not feel right and the brake can not stop car fast enough that contributed a accident in 2001. The door side trim has been off the line and looks ugly, etc. I feel a lot of headache with it.

Filed Nov 15, 2003 · Brakes · 89,416 miles · IL

Without warning, I.e. Squealing, sounds, etc., I experienced increased stopping distance when I pressed the brakes to avoid a collision. When I returned the car to the dealer/service, they stated that the front pads are metal to metal. The car has 89,000 miles and the brakes and portions of the braking system have been replaced on average every 8,000 miles. This has been the eleventh time that there has been brake problems with this car. The front brake pads are being worn prematurely. There is usually a lot of brake dust and crystallized or solid material falling from the front brake pads. The dealer/mechanic/service has stated various reasons for the brake failures each time, but the problem is never resolved. This car has ABS.

Filed Apr 16, 2003 · Body, Suspension · 30,000 miles · CA

My camry has 30,000 miles on it and it is falling apart! The screws have fallen out of the doors three time and the toyota dealerships only solution is to put silicone in the screw holes which now causes the the doors to squeak. The car is dragging the ground as a result of poor struts. I continue to get the run around with the manufacture.

Filed Aug 19, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · NY

Consumer stated brakes would make a grinding sound and pulsate after driving for awhile, vehicle has been to the dealership on several occasions concerning the hydraulic system, the dealer has replaced the front rotors, as well as front and rear brakes, due to them being worn.

Filed Feb 10, 2002 · Brakes · VA

We bought this vehicle as a toyota certified user car. Since purchase we have replaced the entire brake system twice and and rotors/pads three times, due to grinding noises, pedal vibration and premature wear. In speaking the with service manager he indicates that there are no reported problems, but after visiting your site -- I'm convinced there is a real problem. Please help.

Filed Mar 5, 2001 · Brakes, Tires · CA

Brakes squeak/ pull to left and warp. Also, cd player doesn't work, had 4 cds replaced/ springs in side of sun roof are broken and make noises, and regulator replaced inside of windows. Dealership is aware of problems. *ak consumer states that brake rotors have been turned at 9000 and 27000 miles, each time rotors are turned the brake pads have been replaced, however problem still occurs. Windshiled has a film like covering which makes it very difficult to see out of. Goodyear tire p205/65r15, dot m6urredr228 wore out prematurely.

Filed Feb 20, 2001 · Brakes · TN

When applying brakes they grind and make noise. Dealer replaced pads. But, grinding sound persisted. Dealer adjusted brakes, still noisy. Currently, dealer said that all toyotas do that, and they could replace brakes with after market brakes to remedy problem.

Filed Dec 19, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · CA

Consumer has to take vehicle into dealership for brakes every three to four months. There was a grinding noise at this point. Dealer is aware of the problem, brake pads have been replaced several times due to premature wear, master cylinder was out of adjustment, rotors were replaced. Vehicle stalled due to water pump failure the water pump came apart and broke the timing belt. *slc

Filed Dec 5, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · CA

Brakes have experienced grinding noise on several occasions, the dealer has replaced the pads but the problem reoccured, finally the consumer was told that a pin was off-shift and that the problem was resolved, consumer opened arbitration case. Nlm

Filed Sep 19, 2000 · Brakes · CA

I am having problems with the brakes, taken it back 4 times, they glazed the roters. I cannot make safe stops. Breaks are grinding. Asking for help be for fatality told over and over nothing is wrong. They are wrong. I paid $1500.00 for certified warranty and they still won't fix my brakes.

Filed Feb 29, 2000 · Suspension · NY

Vibration and grinding sound thorugh steerting column particularly when tight turning right; sporadic sound of a sprung "rubber band" through steering column; on 4 or 5 occasions steering wheel momentarily bound up (did not unwind) took minimal pressure to return wheels to straight.