2004 Toyota Camry: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed May 9, 2022 · Brakes, Fuel system · 78,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while the vehicle was idling there was an abnormal fuel odor detected. The contact stated that there was also a grinding sound while applying the brakes. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with a fuel leak and ABS sensor failure. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the tank was rusted and was also replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · SC · fire

Toyota camry 2004 got caught on fire I drove my toyota camry 2004 the other day and suddenly the ABS system was triggered. Engine died. When I cranked it back up again, smokes started coming out. I changed my oil regularly. The last one was a week before at valvoline (they checked all fluids) toyota ran an investigation and this is what they made up: "serpentine belt is faulty, continued to be operated, pressure in radiator caused it to burst and sprayed coolant onto the battery and fuse box and relay panel which LED to a short circuit" I talked to a nice service technician at toyota and I was told that it might be something that they made up to get away it. He explained to me how that wasn't too likely to happen toyota told me that they'll call me before inspecting the car. They never did . They sent me a letter, which arrived a day after my vehicle is supposed to be towed from the dealer (on friday). I had to wait till monday to tow it away and they charged me weekends storage fee ($25 a day) I planned to just donate the car and it will usually takes 2-3 days. I thought I'll do that by the time they are ready to inspect my car. I called toyota earlier and they told me they would call me back (2 days - even after inspection). Again, that never happened till now the whole engine compartment is burned up. Most stuffs melted, but I'm surprised they can conclude that it's the serpentine belt. You have to look at my vehicle to believe. Everything there melted and turned black before fireman came (huge fire). I went to check and retrieve the belt and it looked like someone cut it deliberately. I even had hard time opening the hood because they damaged it..... Do you guys think this is a foul play? I got no full coverage on the car. I'm pretty much broke now....and they sorta push me to get rid of my car they said they'll call me to arrange a meeting for inspection. They never did and inspected my car anyway they cut some stuffs like serpentine belt from my engine.

Filed May 24, 2010 · Brakes · 44,600 miles · PA

My 2004 toyota camry has started to "hold back" when I drive it. Then the ABS light came on and started flashing and when I stepped on the brakes, the flashing light went off. I called the lancaster pa toyota dealer and the service department said that as long as it is intermittent and not constant, it is nothing to worry about. But I wonder how many other toyota customers have had problems with their anti-lock braking systems.

Filed Nov 24, 2008 · Brakes · MD

Abs system computer failed. Not discovered until 95,000 mile service visit when complaint raised to dealer of brake noise.

Filed May 15, 2008 · Airbags, Brakes · 50,000 miles · TX · crash · 3 injuries

I bought a 2004 camry about a month ago from my local toyota used car dealer. A week later I told them front-end felt funny and needed to be checked. They said I needed an alignment. Had that done. Called them last week and said I still feel like there's some sort of front-end problem. My brake pedal is spongy and almost to the ground. Sometimes I'm not sure if I'm going to stop in time. Also told them my steering wheel was shimmying. I was told that the steering wheel was probably indicating a tire balance issue and they would charge me $50 to balance/rotate my tires. I decided to put the money toward new front tires instead hoping that would also reduce road noise. As for the brakes.... I was told that was standard for the camry models and was a known design issue but no corrections were in place that they were aware of. Last weekend I was in a crash. My brakes failed! My ABS did not engage and my airbag did not deploy. I was traveling about 30-40 MPH on a highway when the person in front hit their brakes. I hit mine and continued to skid into the back of their vehicle. I had plenty of room to stop. There's no reason other than brake failure for me to have crashed.

Filed Feb 4, 2007 · Brakes · 67,515 miles · MI

2004 toyota camry - the front breaks with ABS do not work properly. I have has several occasions where the breaks have failed to stop the car on snow - the ABS system pulsates too fast. This has happened on a dry road at a turn as well. Please, please, please - try to address this defect before someone get's killed.

Filed Jul 10, 2006 · Brakes · 12,440 miles · VA

Dt*: the contact stated while applying the brakes, the ABS activated at low speeds causing the brake pedal to go to the floor.

Filed Jun 20, 2006 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · NY

My 2004 toyota camry's ABS breaks can't stop on icy road. Pls. Tell toyata not to install those ABS breaks in snowy states, not safe for driver or pedestrian.

Filed May 26, 2006 · Brakes, Tires · 8,000 miles · NY · crash

I own a 2004 toyota camry le, my problem with this vehicle are two things one is the braking system/ABS and the second is the tires bridgestone. The pedal is too soft, doesn't stop the car as it should, the ABS locked on many occasions regardless of the weather condition. I managed to hit a the front of the car twice and once in the rear. All of the ABS system, while the damage is only to my car its becoming a very serious safety issue regarding the how safe is this vehicle. I have spoken with the dealer and he replaced the pads once, however the problem still exist and the rear breaks are making squeaky sound. I have 21,000 miles on this car and its my first new car and it will be the last toyota I own. The dealer denies any problems and they say its normal but its not.

Filed Feb 25, 2005 · Tires · 5,000 miles · NY

We purchased a 2004 toyota camry le and live in syracuse, ny. We receive about 190" of snow per year and they put goodyear integrity "all season" tires on this car. We have slid through several stop signs and intersections. These tires are touted as "all-season" but when we called goodyear they said that they weren't intended to be driven in the snow. When I asked her if winter was a season, she said yes but.....I asked how much snow can these tires drive through and still perform and she stated 2-4 inches is the norm. Bottom line...these tires are unsafe at best. They are dangerous. They don't even perform well in rain. If you have these tires, call and complain to goodyear immediately. They shouldn't be able to put these tires on anyone's car. Why even bother with ABS and airbags if the tires can't stop the car?

Filed Dec 21, 2004 · Brakes · 9,450 miles · NY · crash

While driving and attempting to stop the vehicle the ABS failed. The consumer depressed the brake pedal completely to the floor but the vehicle would not stop. The ABS did not kick in when it should have. *ak

Filed Jul 28, 2004 · Brakes · 5,000 miles · TN

Driving my 04 camry when the ABS light came on. The ABS actuator had to be replaced. The anti-lock brake system would have failed until this part was replaced. It was in a toyota service station for 18 consecutive days awaiting these repairs becuase the problem was misdiagnosed two times before finding the actual part that needed replaced. The old part is not available.