This vehicle has had at least 2 brake repairs per year since the initial repair done prior to 20000 miles .rotors have been replaced twice, and this is the most brake repairs I have ever had on any vehicle I have owned. The last mechanic who worked on the car recommended replacing the calipers because they seem to be a problem in these cars. I have complained to toyota and they say they have not heard of any problems in this year vehicle. I find this hard to believe when mechanics are telling me otherwise. I have always been a toyota enthusiast, but I am concerned about the apathetic response I have gotten from them.
1999 Toyota Camry brakes complaints
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April 30, 2003 on sunday, april 27, 2003 - my 1999 toyota 2.2l 4cyl camry le VIN number [xxx] ceased to operate at jfk international airport. The engine with a very loud noise (such has gears under pressure that just gave way) stopped abruptly while smoke came out and the oil spilled all over the place. After having the car towed back to rockland toyota the next day I later was informed that there was a significant sized hole on the engine and was shown broken the pieces. The car was always serviced at rockland toyota since its purchase from toyota north (all based in new york). My camry has had symptoms relating to oil sludge in the engine. Persistent drifting/pulling to the left or the right, uneven wear of tires with need for early replacement, premature brake component wear, including rear brake drums, and vibrations, esp. At speeds above 50 MPH since its purchase in 1999. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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.
When the brakes were applied, the brake pedal went go to the floor, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.
When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor and caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.
Brake failure.
The brake pedal when applied would stop less than an inch from the floor board. After many attempts, dealership replaced a faulty booster, which seem to eliminate the problem. *tt
Taken vehicle for routine maintenance at filling station. Mechanic noticed all four brake rotors were cracked. Owner informed not to drive until repaired, but owner drove vehicle. Mechanic finally contacted owner to bring vehicle in for brake rotor repairs. Ts
Have to actually go back to dealer 4 times in one year for the same isc valve problem, everytime this valve go wrong my car will not start!! I dont understand why they need to be replaced so often! Cost $370 for the valve. Dt
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.
Consumer was informed that the rear brake shoes needed to be cleaned and adjusted, both rear and front brakes were worn and needed to be replaced, consumer was then infomred by an independent mechanic that the front and rear brakes were still good.
01/2001 - 03/2001 4 wheel ABS. Intermittent occurrence of the following: ABS functioning or brakes operating when brake pedal is not depressed. Notice while driving on highway, car starts to vibrate excessively from unneeded braking. The problem goes away as driving continues. After 1 incident took car to a repair station because I needed to apply the gas pedal to go down hill to keep car going at speed limit (where usually car will roll at speed limit). Car put on racks and found brakes were extremely hot. All wheels could not be hand turned. After brakes cooled problem was able to drive car normally. Had 4 occurrences of this in last 3 months. Took car to dealer and problem did not occur. Dealer said there was no sense is taking things apart when there were no symptoms. 03/2001 took car back to dealer 3 weeks later. Latest experience was that brakes were now failing. Pedal went low when applying brakes. Dealer said brake fluid was contamintated and warranty is now void. Dealer mentioned that 1 week earlier another car came in with contaminated brake fluid. Dealer says that due to contamination, they need to replace almost entire braking system (calipers, lines, master, ABS sensors) this was estimated at over $3,000. Told dealer to try and only flush brake fluid. He said could do this but they would also need to replace the master since brake pedal was going low. Dealer also said that they (toyota) would not be responsible for any brake failure that occurred following this compromised repair alternative. Dealer called later and said front rotors also need to be replaced because they are beyond tolerance for resurfacing. Agreed to the change. (total cost of repairs: $1,000) 09/2001 the car operated fine for almost six months. Notice that at around the 60 MPH range, vibration starts to occur. Appears to be the early symptoms of the ABS starting to function without depressing brakes (again). Imo problem is the ABS starting to function by itself. Problem stopped *
While driving 45-50 MPH and without warning applied brakes and anti-lock brake system did not function, resulting in a collision. Driver sustained minor injuries, and vehicle was totaled. *ak during the accident three passengers were injured also.
About every 6 months, the brake light illuminates.
(18-0457-786) insured was driving and attempted to stop but brakes failed, trying again, the brakes locked up.
Brakes are not working properly, causing extended stopping distance. There is noise coming from the brakes.
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.
Premature disc pad failure- left pads 0% , right side pads had 60% remaining. Complained to dealer at 11k miles that brake light was on. They wanted to charge me for brake service that they said was due at 7,500 miles and would not add fluid without charging. I refused it as being quite preposterous! Repair cost me $75.
Abs braking system engage immediately upon braking with no impending skid resulting in increased stopping distance and dog being struck. Pavement was dry and I could have avoided the accident if the car did not have overly sensitive ABS brakes. I compained to the selling dealer about this when the car was new and was told this is normal and not a problem. The ABS has activated on several other occasions when it shouldn't have cause loss of control but no accident. Abs should be reprogrammed to only activate when there is an impending wheel lockup.
The brakes seem to loose its power assist at low speeds, they feel much the way if the engine was shutt off and greatly increase the stopping distance of the vehicle, often the loss of braking will put the vehicle into an intersection or other dangerous situations when trying to accelerate from a stop or when stopping suddenly, also when stopping normally then try to press harder on the brake pedal, there is an extended stopping problem, consumer does not believe the problem is with the ABS, however dealer unable to duplicate the problem and states its just like fact that the vehicle has ABS.
Brakes would wear out excessively. Vehicle would skip along road when brakes were applied. Prior to problem, had work done on brakes at 7,000 miles. Mechanic indicated 5% of brakes were left. Had to replace brakes the first time. Currently, replacing brakes again.
On 2 separate days, the brakes have semi-failed, ie., when depressed, they did not stop the car in the normal distance, but did eventually bring the car to a stop about 2-3 carlengths beyond expected stopping point. No other factors contributed, ie., pavement was dry, circumstances ordinary. Very frightening, lucky to have avoided an accident, particularly the second occurence in heavy traffic! Between incidents, all worked normally. Have had car in to a dealer (after second incident), brakes worked on, certified as safe. Concerned because found similar complaints on the federal safety agency website that were not resolved by dealer repair!
Brought camry new 1999 replaced rear brakes at 9776 miles as well as rear drum told this was normal, 17472 complete front brake job, at 17472 miles replaced complete disc brakes, mounted two tires and had 4 wheel alignment, brought two more tires at 13724 miles, then 2 more tires at 29054 miles, once again wear and tear normal must be driver, another front brake job at 29981 miles and cleaned and adjusted rear brakes, then at 37738 miles rear tire worn and front tires chopped, at 38685 miles warrented brake pad front brakes and machined rotors at 40230 4 tires brought and installed, adjusted strut mounts, at 44016 miles adjusted and tightened front calipers and warranty for bearing set, conn. This car is a lemon and feel that you should not have to replace tires times 2 and brakes times 4 with only 44016 miles on car to date clb.
Four times in for premature brake wear, two times in for vibration at highway speeds and three times for warped rotors that seem to be happening every 8000 miles.
No summary found for abov evehicle.
A fading brake problem on 3 occasions. Brake pedal will go to floor , for a few seconds there were no brakes, but eventually they will catch.
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.
The brake pads, rear drums/rotors had to be replaced on a toyota certified used vehicle. The repair person inquired as to whether I was driving the vehicle with the emergency brake on because the rotors/drums were" melted." when the brake pedal is applied, there is a very loud groaning noise.
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.
Brake pads are wearing out prematurely. When brake pedal is applied the brakes make a loud vibrating noise with poor stooping effect. Most of my driving is highway yet the brake wear out as if I apply them constantly. Dealer has acknowledged that brake wear has been erractic with car, yet all they recommend is replacing brake pads and resurfacing the rotors every 10000 to 15000 miles. I've replaced the brake pads twice since I purchased the car and need to replace them again soon since they are worn again. In general, the brakes on this vehcle function poor at best with premature wear out of brake pads and drums.
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