I drive a 2002 toyota camry xle 4 cylinder car. Ever since we bought it, it had problems braking when over an irregular surface like potholes, manholes etc. Recent reports on toyota prius braking issues sounds very similar to what I experience on my car. I read on blogs online that other 2002 camry xle owners reported the same. I thought this was pretty normal at first, but not anymore. The car jerks for couple of seconds when I try to brake over irregular surfaces, the ABS kicks in and you lose control for couple of seconds. Please investigate this matter with seriousness. I think this is a very important safety issue. Thank you.
2002 Toyota Camry brakes complaints
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My 2002 camry, purchased new, did not stop when I applied the brakes while riding over road bumps and engaging the antilock brakes. I had a dealer check for proper antilock brake function in 2002 and was told they could not find a problem. This condition is similar to that described for the toyota prius.
I have had problems with the braking system in my 2002 camry since purchase, but no one has been able to diagnose it. Upon sudden braking on hills, uneven ground and other conditions, occasionally, the brakes are jerky like they are not catching and it is difficult to stop. It has been difficult to reproduce the problem at the shop and so no one has been able to correct it. There is no particular date (since 2002) although I am putting in a date so I can get through the form.
I have a toyora camry 2002 model. The problem that is currently reported with prius brakes, I have similar problem. Several times I have complained to the dealership in oakbrook, il but I was told that is the way it is designed. Whenever I go over a bump and if hit brakes, it does not engage for a few seconds and actually accelarates. Can someone look at these models that are not recalled yet. This happens periodically not just once.
2002 camry xle v6...at 138,000 miles while waiting at a traffic signal during rush hour the engine stalls and after 4 attempts finally restarts. The car continued to not idle the rest of my trip home - stalling every time I slowed down to stop or turn a corner...very unsafe...didn't trust the car to make it to mechanic. Car was towed, mechanic could find nothing wrong. It happened again 3 more times within a week. Same scenario, towed to mechanic, found nothing wrong because the check engine light does not come on and therefore the computer does not register any issues. Mechanic cleaned all sensors, idle valve, dealership and independent mechanic find nothing wrong. Car was fine until july 4, weekend and did the same thing twice again. Mechanic finds nothing because it so random. Same situation in november while turning car stalled because it would not idle, lost power steering and brakes and almost hit another car while turning. 3 mechanics and no one can find anything wrong. Have also experienced the issues mentioned with brakes and rotors which have been replaced 3 times.
2002 toyota v6 se; front brake discs caused severe steering wheel shaking when slowing from 40 to 35 MPH. Dealer originally replaced all front brake system at about 15000 miles under a toyota bulletin. At 60,000 miles began to have same problem which became uncontrollable at about 75,000 miles. Out of warranty, so owner replaced front rotors and problem seems to be corrected.... No toyota recall.....
2002 camry le,50k miles always pulls to left. Has been to dealer and various shops. Steering wheel shudders and vibrates at any and all speeds. Problem is structural. Brakes are constant problem. Sunroof will not seal correctly therefore rear floor is now wet. Now experiencing electrical problems. Would have been better off buying a 1950 studebaker! And gm is in trouble? Last toyota for me. Car is unsafe.
My 2002 toyota camry got stuck in reverse and accelerated causing a 5 car accident in a parking lot.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. While driving 25-30 MPH, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard when he depressed the brake. As a result, the stopping distance increased. The mechanic stated that the master cylinder caused the failure. As of february 7, 2008, the mechanic had not repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 53,000. Updated 3/1/08 *cn updated 03/11/08
Brakes have a long stopping distance; even though it has been in the shop several times for this. Mechanics can't fix it. This car has been like this since it was brought new.
Toyota camry le 2.4 l winter weather cause to vvt on auto to fail and stall engine. Stalled engine caused lost of controls, steering, brakes, etc..parts replaced were oxygen sensors, cat.convertor, etc.. The vvt is variable valve timing control along with ocm, PCM, throttle sensor, mass air sensor which regulates the engine performance.
Applied brakes to make a sudden stop at 25 MPH. The brakes went all the way to the floor(spongy) and also ABS got activated but did not stop. It hit vehicle in front and stopped without any damage. This happened couple of times earlier, but not involved any accident. Before this accident, got the brakes adjusted 3 times at dealer for low pedal. After the repair was done, the brakes still remained the same. On bumpy roads ABS gets activated directly. I paid fine for the accident for toyota flaw. Will get rid of this camry if toyota does not recall.
I was driving my wife's 2002 camry se v6. Traveling at approximately 45-50 MPH applied brakes to make a right turn at traffic light (light was red) and brakes continued to travel to floor without stopping vehicle. I quickly released brake pedal and pumped brake. Car then slowed but I had to make a very aggressive tire squealing right turn. If I did not think to pump brake I don't feel that car would have slowed at all. If I was not making a right turn, by the time the brakes activated the vehicle would have entered or passed the intersection before coming to a complete stop. This happened at approx. 5:30 am. I took vehicle to toyota dealership at 8 am the same morning. The dealership said they "could not duplicate concern".
1. The vehicle in the front made a sudden stop at the traffic light. 2. Brakes failed to stop at a safe distance from the car in the front as they were too soft. 3. Brakes and assembly was checked and nothing was changed as they are as per the standards.
I have a 2002 toyota camry - every year I replace the rotors and break pads. Now I have a bigger problem, my calibers froze, causing the(front) breaks to lock, and now my master cylinder is gone - we are talking a $700.00 repair job, on a car that is 4 years old, with less than 60k miles. With all the complaints I just read, how come toyota hasn't done a recall?????????????????? Why do "we" need to replace the rotors, and pads every year?
Dt: the contact stated due to the design of the accelerator and brake pedalthey were too close together. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a cement bird bath. The police were not notified of this incident. *ak updated 01/05/06.
Dt contact stated the vehicle surged forward on two different occasions. When putting the foot on the brakes to slow the vehicle down and to come to a stop, the vehicle surged forward. The first time this happened it caused the contact's vehicle to rear end another vehicle. The vehicle is at the dealers now. At this point the dealer is not sure what is wrong with the vehicle.
Severe vibration in steering when brakes applied 20+ months after purchase. Brought to dealer, deformed rotors, machined front disc brakes & replaced pads. When braking after this, vehicle pulled to the left. 24 months later had same severe vibration/brakes again. Researched complaints the federal safety agency site..many have same complaint to dealer again & they wanted to charge me $99 to diagnose. I said no & the mgr steve said we don't charge that fee for brakes. I advised I knew of tsb's issued for this car & shouldn't have same problem from 2 yrs ago. He said only 1 yr warranty on prev work, but he would take a look. He said my rotors were warped & could not be machined again, only replaced, however brake pads are replaced when they are 2 ml & mine were at 7-8, & safe so either replace rotors & pads $469 live w/ vibration until pads worn down to 2 ml then do brake jobe. I advised I knew of tsb's for this problem & he said he already checked & there aren't. I said check again & after waiting told me there was a tsb but it had expired but in an act of "good will" he would order the part and do the repair to both front brakes free. I made an appt & went for repair. Repair order said only one side rotor and pad replaced. Now when I approach hgwy speed of 60-65 MPH, steering wheel shimmies. People are having accidents due to these brake problems according to the federal safety agency complaints & nothing is being done! I worry someone will be hurt because this problem is not deemed worthy of a recall. The design of the brakes is a problem.
Anti-lock brake system is entirely too sensitive. The brake system kicks in at speeds below twenty, on dry uneven pavement, iron grates and any sought of bump in the road. The has almost resulted in numerous accidents. Was told by a salesmen this is a problem on 2002 camry's. Have had brakes checked on numerous occasion by toyota service technicians but no problem is ever found.
1) front brakes keep going bad 4 times in 25,000 miles 2) warping of the disc bad vibration 3) keep replacing front rotors and pads.
Defective struts, front end and rear end noise, severe shudder when applying brakes.
I purchased my 2002 camry new [xxx]. After approximately 25,000 miles (4 jan 03 was repair date), the front brakes began to vibrate and shake, causing some control problems when braking. I went to the dealer and the front rotors were resurfaced and new pads were installed. Now, at approximately 50,000 miles, the same problem developed. I was told by the dealer this has never happened before and that he blamed poor driving habits on the failure. Again, the front rotors were resurfaced and new pads were installed. Even though I had paperwork from the first repair, and I had purchased the extended warranty, this repair wasn't covered. After conducting some research at this website, I find that there is a problem with the front brakes, but toyota is evidently not owning up to the problem. There is a toyota service bulletin (00602), but I can't seem to get the dealer to find or admit to that bulletin. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
The consumer was involved in an accident after his vehicle suddenly accelerated and did not stop when the brakes were applied. *mr all computer pulses were tested and nothing was found wrong. When the shifter was placed in the drive position, the vehicle took off. The brakes were applied but did not stop the vehicle. The consumer steered to avoid the parked vehicles and crashed into a church. *sc
Dt: 2002 toyota camry having an issue with the brakes and accelerator. When both owner and the spouse drove the vehicle, they felt the placement of the accelerator and the brake was a safety issue. There were no accidents and no other problems with the vehicle. This only occurs when both accelerator and brake are pushed. The consumer felt it was a design flaw or defect. *jb
Failure of ABS on 2002 toyota camry. *bf this problem caused an accident. Toyota blamed the incident on worn tires.
Toyota camry 2002 brake problems. *bf the consumer stated the dealer graciously fixed the brake and requested that the file to be closed.
When the brake pedal was depressed to slow down or stop the vehicle the anti-lock brakes engaged. This made it difficult to stop or slow down the vehicle; which almost causd several accidents. The dealership has performed a diagnostic test , but no failure code was found. The dealership indicated that that was the way the ABS was suppose to operate.
I believe that the antilock brakes on the toyota camry 2002 are too sensitive. They engage way too early when applying the brakes. When there is a little snow on the road and I am traveling even at a snails pace and try to stop, the brakes engage causing the car to skid through the light. Every other car I drove slowed to a stop.
Brakes on the 2002 to present camrys, I have changed the whole systems out, and I keep telling tech suport that the fluid drains back into the mastercylinder from the line that loops up on non ABS systems, the lines leak on the ABS sysem due to under tighting. They tell us that the system was made to be soft from complaints of previous owners this is on 02 and present. I see all the below but why wait berfore someone gets killed,somthing needs to be done now. I work at a toyota dealership for 12 years now and this keeps getting shoved under the rug, the design is a defect in it self. At least do this test, drive a 02- 04 camry non ABS, 2az eng 4 cyl, find a safe road, running about50- 80, slam on the brakes, to the floor they go. Hope nothing is in front of you. May not do it on every one. Find one that will ,then bleed them, still soft but will stop better,wait awhile then try it again, to the floor they go. Sorry about the fake name and all but I woulden be working at toyota or any dearlership very long reporting somthing like this. Call me a rat if you like but then say,maybe he is just thinking about me and my loved ones. Please don't let this turn into a firestone thing.
When applying the brakes pedal preceded to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance.
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