2000 camry brakes failed causing the vehicle to strike 2 vehicles. *ts while braking the for a toll both the vehicle would not stop and struck two vehicles.. The vehicle then crashed through the toll gate on the berm. The vehicle came to rest on the berm outside the toll gate. The vehicle sustained damage to the front right and left quarter panel, front right and left turn signal assembly, hood, windshield and right exterior mirror. This accident also damaged the other two vehicles and turnpike toll gate.
2000 Toyota Camry brakes complaints
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Dt: the contact stated on two occasions the brakes would not stop his vehicle. There was a pulsation when he applied the brakes. The first time the brakes failed the contact's vehicle hit a vehicle that stopped in front. The dealer examined the vehicle, and said there was no problem with the brakes. After the second incident he replaced the rotors. He found that a crack had formed on the old rotors. He believed the crack was the reason for the vehicle not stopping when the brakes were applied. *ak updated 11/16/2005 -
Brakes make a loud gridding sound when applied. Have had serviced and there is a large amount of brake (dust) residue located in brake drum. Removed and cleaned but condition reoccurs.
While driving at any speed ABS warning light illuminated and stayed on until the vehicle was turned off. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Another vehicle crashed into consumer's vehicle head on. Upon impact, both air bag did not deploy. The seat belt broke, causing it to hit the glass windshield. Visor inside of the vehicle sheared off and fell onto of the driver head and caused a deep scar on top of the driver 's forehead. The driver was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.
Right front caliper bolt fell out while driving - caliper dislodged just happened again 5/17/04.
When depressing the brakes brake pedal pulsated, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Consumer contacted the dealer about this issue, and mechanics will inspect the vehicle.
Consumer felt something shoot through the bottom of vehicle and out of the tail pipe. Then, brake pedal went to the floor. Driver has to use hand brake to stop. Driver got out of vehicle, and vehicle caught on fire.
At least once a year, including every fall, the brakes on my 2000 toyota camry suddenly start to fail. There is a whooshing sound (air escaping some enclosure) when I step on the brakes, which have much more travel than usual without any stopping power. When I finally get some stopping power, the brakes grab. It is not the normal smooth braking I usually experience with this car. There is also sometimes a squeeking - a very high pitched whistle. Again, this sounds like an air movement event; it's definitely not a metal-on-metal squeek or a rubber-on-metal squeek. The sounds are inside the car, not from any of the wheels. These problems are noted at all speeds, even when the car is parked. Although the brake fluid level is always well above minimum, occasionally topping off the brake fluid to the max "full" level helps, but not this time. Three times I've taken the car to the dealer (beaman toyota in nashville, tn) from whom I bought the car when this problem crops up (9/01, 10/02, 9/03), but to no avail. I am not happy about being told, "nothing's wrong," when very clearly something is wrong.
Loss of brake effectiveness, pedal travels to floor, spongy brakes. Pedal clearance is 0. Inches (minimum 2.8 inches at 100 lbf with engine on).rakes less effective in hotter weather. Many close calls in stopping before hitting someone. Vehicle is unsafe! Took vehicle in 5 times to dealership, called toyota hotline, no fix yet they are stumpped! Tried cleaning, adjusting, bleeding and master cylinder.
While consumer's son was driving at 35 MPH at 11pm and raining night applied brakes and lost control, vehicle hit a telephone pole and neither air bags deployed.
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.
Consumer stated that when applying the brakes they failed, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
When attempting to accelerate (pressing gas pedal), vehicle will not speed up for several seconds, and then it abruptly lunges forward at an increased speed, posing a safety hazard. This has happened repeatedly starting within a couple of days of buying the car. This is particularly concerning when driving on an expressway ramp. Thus I have been avoiding driving on the expressway. Also, the brakes work abnormally. There was excessive vibration, jerkiness, and brake sensitivity. I took the car to the dealer within 5 days of purchase and subsequently returned it 4 more times. They only acknowledged that the rotors were warped and resurfaced them. Otherwise, they deny there is any other problem. They blamed the acceleration problem on the A/C being turned on. However, the problem persists regardless to whether the accessories are turned on or off or how high they are turned on.
Had a front collision. Due to a faulty ABS system, applied the brake and took longer to stop.
The vehicle's anti skid system did not allow the driver to stop the vehicle when driving on snow or wet roads. The dealership indicated that the consumer should disconnect the anti skid system.
While exiting freeway rear brakes failed. Dealership contacted and informed consumer that the rear barrings was not properly installed. Please provide further information. Ph
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the cruise control cable. Dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was fine and that recall was fixed and now five months after the vehicle has the engine and brake light is on the panel. Ts
Consumer parked the vehicle on a steep incline and engaged the emergency brake. When consumer released the brake, there was a loud thump at the rear passenger side. Consumer started the vehicle and drove approx. One mile when the brakes failed completely. The brake warning light never illuminated. Consumer took the vehicle to the service department where purchased, and after examining the vehicle, they indicated that the rear brakes heated up slightly warping the brake drum. Consumer is concerned that some inherent defect could cause the brakes to over heat again.
While trying to apply brakes and with no warning brake pedal will go to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
On the morning august 5, 2002 I was driving to work on I 270 from my home in frederick maryland to my place of work in gaithersburg maryland when I lost most of my brakes I immediately exit the highway and slowly drove to the fitzgerald toyota where I purchased my car for repair, the brake booster was replaced at my expense of $1128.71 and my car is not 3 year old. Since this incident I have contacted toyota consumer care numerous times with no response. My question is has any other toyota owner have reported the same incident, and shall I be concerned that this malfunction will happen again?
Repeated brake failure problem with vehicle.
While the consumer was driving, the brakes failed and the consumer bumped the vehicle in the front. The dealer found out that the master cylinder had failed and there was an internal leak.
While applying brakes at highway speeds of 40 MPH or more, it causes steering wheel to vibrate, brake pedal would go to the floor associated with grinding noise, causing a delay in stopping distance. Dealer found normal wear and tear and replaced brake pads and rotors at no cost. *ak
Consumer stated the brake system is not operating properly, the brake pedal goes all the way down to the floorboard.*ak
The brake light stayed on repeatedly before I had driven 10,000 miles. The first time, toyota replaced the pads and turned the rotors at no charge. 7,000 miles later, the brake light came on again, and toyota told me that it was due to "regular wear and tear." I had to replace the pads and rotors to the tune of $278.00. In visiting your site, I see that other drivers of the 2000 camry's are having the same problem with their brakes. I have owned approximately seven toyotas in my lifetime and never once had a problem with the brakes that seemed unusual. I have been driving for 30 years, and to be told that this is "regular wear and tear" strikes me as odd. Due to this one problem, I have decided to never own another toyota. If toyota doesn't stand behind their products, why should I?
Brake pads had to be replaced every 8000 miles. Brake light came on, and consumer heard a noise, like metal rubbing against metal. Contacted dealer, and dealer replaced pads under warranty twice, but third time dealer did not replace pads because warranty had expired.
Left front rotor warped at 20,000 replaced, right front warped at 12,000 replaced befor brakes.
As the time approached for our second routine oil change (roughly 6000 miles), our brake warning light started to come on and off. My husband took it to the dealer (keith murray) and reported it. They said that it needed brake fluid, and replace the brake fluid as they did the oil change. This happened near the 9000 mile mark as well, and they again only replaced the brake fluid., this time, we insisted that they check the brakes because we knew that a new vehicle should not require brake fluid replacement so often. The mileage on our camry is now 13, 836. The dealer reported that our car was indeed leaking brake fluid, and that the brake caliper need replacing. According to the work order dated 10/9/01, the following work was done: "replaced front driver's side brake caliper." it is my concern that there may be other vehicles of the same make/model with defective brakes. If we had not persisted, our brakes may have failed. Again, the only warning we had was the brake warning light coming on and off while driving, always occuring near time for the next oil change (every 3000 miles).
Brake pads/ rotors and calipers are prematurely wearing out, causing poor braking ability. Brake pads have been replaced four times. Please give any further details.
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