Brake system failed on two occasions due to failure of the (1st failure) ABS valve and (2nd failure) master cylinder leakage. The systems are designed to engage if one unit fails, then other will engage, which did not happen. Mjs
1999 Toyota Camry brakes complaints
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On incline or hill ,when taking foot off brake vehicle will begin to roll backwards about 20 feet, causing safety hazard.
While driving in wet conditions down a hill and when trying to slow down at about 10 MPH, brakes seemed to give way. Consumer had to press foot all the way to the floor before vehicle would stop. Car stopped midway before intersection.
When applying ABS brakes a loud noise occurs and extended stopping distance occurs. Dealer can not identify the cause of the problem. Please give any further details.
Major "bottoming out" problem when car is carrying 4 adults. Vehicle actually bangs down onto pavement when rolling over the smallest speedbump or exiting driveway. Dealer notified & replaced front struts 9/16/1999. Have yet to "test" new parts. Airconditioner reeks of strong odor since 1st use. Reported to dealer who used a spray in the aircon but system still smells strongly. Have not reported ABS brake situation to dealer as this has occurred 3x. Have never had ABS brakes before & thought it was "normal." if stopping very suddenly, entire vehicle shudders and vibrates. Has not happened recently as a short-stopping situation has not arisen. Do not know if brake/vehicle shudder is normal?
On two occasions the glass window on the driver's side fell off track causing window to malfunction.
Roof leaked. Mjs
On 5/29/99, I applied the anti-lock brakes to avoid a collision with a vehicle that cut me off on a highway. Immediately, the car swerved across the highway violently and spun in 360 turns twice before being hit by two cars and crashing into a jersey barrier. Not only did the anti-lock brakes fail, but the steering locked up and none of the airbags (front or side) deployed. The car was totaled. My fiancee and I sustained minor injuries. A driver of another car hit us and crashed into the jersey barrier, sustaining significant injuries.
Windows came off the track several times. Mjs
When the brake pedal is applied it goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, before it comes to a complete stop. Dealer has been contacted.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes there is a loud noise coming from the rear brakes. Consumer replaced rear brake drums.
Applied brakes and pedal went to floor, reapplied brakes again and pedal went to floor and struck another vehicle. This has occurred 4 times previously, after each incident, I reviewed ABS stopping procedure to be sure it wasn't me. My sister was present during 1 episode.
When the vehicle is at a complete stop the brake pedal will go to the floor. The dealer has inspected the vehicle.
Rear brake drum defective.
While driving at 25 MPH vehicle accelerated, brakes were applied and pedal went to floorboard. Vehicle went into an intersection and frontal impact into a house. Dealer contacted and is not aware of the problem. Vehicle will be repaired at owners expense. (2) air bags did not deploy upon impact. Problem still exists. *ak.et.
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