The consumer is experiencing problems with the brakes. When the brakes are applied, the pedal will go to the floor. The owner took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer says "the brakes on this vehicle is normal". Provide further details.
2002 Toyota Camry brakes complaints
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Have very serious concerns with brake system on my car. Brakes repaired on numerous occasions . Consumer feel this problem could lead to a serious automobile accident if not corrected. *bf nar *jls the rear brakes were noisy and made a grinding sound. The front brakes vibrated, the consumer replaced the front brake pads and rotors. The consumer stated that the trunk flaps and clips were installed to fix the problem. The left front door kick panel came loose. Bond pak primer applied to fix the problem. The consumer stated that the vehicle shimmies when driving at high speeds. Vehicle front wheels out of balance. The problem was not with the wheel balance but with the brakes. Rotors where warped. The consumer stated that the moon roof does not open smoothly it jolts and shakes the car roof. The consumer smelled a rotten egg smell when the heater and air conditioner was used. The consumer was told that it was burning sulfur and it would diminish at 25000 miles. 35000 miles the smell was still there. *tc the rear view defogger was replaced.
While applying the brake pedal vehicle pulsated and vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that front rotors needed to be replaced, and replaced them twice. However, the problem recurred.
Sudden vehicle acceleration while pulling in to a parking space, resulting in a crash into a tree, despite the fact that the anti-lock brake system was activated. Significant vehicle damage, but no injury. A second occurrence while stationary; no vehicle damage, just very discomfited owners. Additional details in cc'd correspondence addressed to toyota, dated 6-dec-04.
After having the vehicle serviced for an oil change. Upon arriving home the vehicle had no brakes and the consumer went through the garage door, then proceeded into the home. The vehicle was totaled. *nm.while turning into consumer's driveway vehicle experienced brake failure, resultin gin loss of control. Vehicle went through the garage door, through the kitchen, and came to a halt at the rear wall of consumer's house.ems treated the driver at the scene.
Have very serious concerns with ABS system on this automobile. These brakes on numerous occasions over the ownership of this car, including today (my wife driving), have acted extremely erratically, with excessive pulsating and chattering performance that I would not qualify as a rotor issue. This problem has occurred a minimum of 30-50 times since the car was new, has been reported on at least two occasions to the dealer (bernardi. Framingham, ma) during routine service, and has been discounted as a non-problem. I disagree, and am to the point that I feel this problem could lead to a serious automobile accident if not corrected.
While parking the vehicle, the brakes failed and the vehicle proceeded forward until it hit a building. The frontal air bags did not deploy. *nm the sheriff stated by the position of the wheels he knew the brakes failed. *tc before the accident, the consumer complained to toyota about the brake going to the floor when it was applied. *jb the consumer stated she was sure that the high acceleration that occurred with her vehicle was the result of the gas pedal sticking. The consumer stated she knocked down a 4 foot metal parking light, proceeded and hit one wall, ran over numerous shrubbery, a tree and hit the entrance of a brick wall at a bank. Updated 04/19/10
The ABS braking system would come on at different times , making them defective. The manufacture stated that system was working ineffectively, however it was because of the worn tires. The consumer was involved in an accident where he rear ended another vehicle. *ak the consumer would jam on the brakes as hard as he could. They worked for a short period of time, slowing the vehicle down to about 10 MPH then releasing completely and caused the vehicle to roll into another vehicle.
After having the oil changed and the tires rotated, the consumer drove home, making several stops. When driving in to the garage, the brakes failed and the vehicle crashed into the consumers home.
When ABS brakes are applied consumer can feel it, then it will disengage, and the vehicle will continue to move forward. Consumer took vehicle to dealer numerous times and was told that the brakes were operating as designed.
While driving, the vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic was not able to duplicate or resolve the problem. *ak the brake pedal would go lower than the gas pedal. The consumers right foot would hit the gas pedal before the brake pedal and the motor would race. *sc
My ABS brakes fade intermittentl but only with the A/C on. They fade occasionally during stops and light pressure on pedal. They also feel spongy all the time. Dealer tells me that there is nothing wrong and, all the above, are normal operation.
While approaching a red light and attempting to slow down vehicle surged while applying the brakes. The brakes had to be depressed with great force. *ak see voq 10074340.
While approaching a red light consumer started slowing down, there was a surged while applying brakes. The brakes had to bedepressed with great force. Please describe details.*mr see voq 10080160.
Front rotors are out of round. Dealer cut them. They developed the same problem 4,000 miles later. I was told by the dealer if I had them cut again it would cost me money. I had them cut by my mechanic which happens to be my cousin at no charge. I was told by other camry owners that their rotors were replaced by toyota. I have 44,000 miles on my 2002 camry v6. The rotors are out of round again and toyota has not released after market rotors for that car. I am un-happy with this whole situation.
While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor and vehicle suddenly accelerated. This caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and hit another vehicle. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak
Dealer resurfaced the fronts rotors and replaced the pads. At 21,000 miles the front rotors were resurfaced and the pads were replaced again. At 23,000 miles the front pads were replaced for a third time and at 42,000 miles they replaced strut mounting. At 43,000 front and rear brakes were replaced for the fourth time.
02/23/04, dealer's invoice tocs12154: 04/19/04, dealer's invoice tocs14794. The cd and tape player went bad before the car was two years old. I did not discover this until there was 37,000 miles on the car. The warranty ran out at 35,000 miles. The cd/tape player part of the radio was not even used for a couple of months, so I was not aware there was a problem until after the warranty expired. The dealer charged me $250.00 for a "used" radio they ordered from the manufacturer (a new radio was going to cost $850.00). They were kind enough to not charge me for the installation. Since toyota does not make the radios installed in their vehicles, toyota would not help me with my problem. 03-08-04, dealer's invoice tocs12900:I have a problem with the brake system that concerns me more than the radio malfunction. There is a viabration when I slow down to stop the car. I took my car to the dealer to have this checked. They recommended that the front rotors be turned (for $170.00) and that the rear brake drums be resurfaced (for $127.50) by the time the dealer checked this for me, the car had 38,363 miles. The warranty expired at 35,000 miles! Neither the dealer nor toyota will do anything about the brakes. They considered it to be "normal" wear an tear. I have never had a radio go bad in any other car I have owned. My subaru imprezza is over 10 years old! The imprezze still had its original brakes!
My wife was slowing for a stop sign off a highway exit ramp when"the brakes did not stick and the car lurched foreward' striking a stopped vehicle.she told the police she was only going 5-10mph at most, but the other vehicle suffered over $500.00 in damages.this was in good road conditions where she travels daily. Prior to this I had told the dealer that the brakes felt mushy and rarely gave confidence. The service records state the following:complaint-brake pedal travels a long way to stop. Reply-brakes function as designed. Normal travel for this type of brake system. [3000 miles later] complaint-brake pedal feels like it loses pressure when stopping. Worried car will not stop at times. Reply-improper adjustment rear drum brake. Obviously there is more wrong than an out of adjustment rear brake. Either the brake system or a combination of the brake system and acceleration system are faulty in this vehicle.
When applying the brakes on my 2002 toyota camry, the car continues to lunge forward. I almost hit a school bus this morning.
When the brakes were depressed vehicle surged forward. This problem occurred 6 times since ownership of the vehicle. The vehicle has been to the dealer, who could not determine the cause of the problem. *ak *mr see voq 10063541.
Vehicle suddenly accelerated and brakes didn't respond when pressed. (nar) *ph *cb updated 7/5/12 *cn updated 07/12/12.
I have a 2002 toyota camry that I use for normal driving. At 12000 miles the car started vibrating when braking. The dealer determined that the front rotor was warped and replaced the front brakes and turned the rotors at my expense($250). Now, at 29000 miles and a little over a year later, I am having the same problem.
While driving at about 35 MPH, I placed my foot on the brake to slow down a bit. The car did not slow down, instead it speed up to about 75 MPH. I hit the brakes harder, but the car would not stop. *ak I quickly pulled on the hand brake and shifted the gear to park, then shut off the engine. I hade the vehicle towed to a toyota dealer. The dealer could not duplicate the problem, so they were not able to make a repair. I have also filed a complaint with toyota.
Brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately when depressed. This resulted in the consumer running a stop sign. Dealership will be contacted. This failure occurred twice prior to this incident when the vehicle was being driven by their son.
Consumer will provide details information on the ABS brake system problem.
While applying brakes vehicle surged forward without warning. As a result, vehicle collided into a another vehicle. No injuries reported.
When the brake pedal is depressed pedal flutters, and it feels like the vehicle will not stop.
2002 toyota camry brake failure. I was traveling approximately 50 miles an hour when a car entered the lane two cars ahead of me. As they stepped on their brakes, I also did. Only my brakes did not engage properly and the car started to skid out of control. The conditions were dry. I was struck by another car - causing extensive damage to my right front section of the car. I called the toyota body shop today who told me that they found no problem in the ABS system. I will not drive this car again until I am absolutely sure they discover why my brakes failed to engage.
On two separate occasions brakes failed. On 12/1/2003, while driving uphill, brakes malfunctioned, and consumer's vehicle bumped the rear of another vehicle. On 1/27/2004, while driving down hill, brakes failed. Vehicle went onto a small incline and slowed down, and brakes started to operate again. Dealer could not duplicate or determine the cause of the problem. *ak
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