Brake lines failed causing complete loss of brake fluid and loss of brakes
2004 Toyota Camry brakes complaints
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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.
I own a 2004 toyota camry le. The brakes are much too soft and are extremely dangerous. In the last 2 1/2 years, and on numerous occasions, I have taken my car to the dealer, name brand and unknown mechanics-all to no avail. I've spent a small fortune in an attempt to correct this situation. I believe this problem will be the root of an accident waiting to happen. Please see www.autosite.com/content/research/forums/index.cfm/action/posts/fid/3327 to understand the magnitude of this complaint.
2004 toyota camry brakes spongy. *kb the consumer felt that the brake were spongy since the date of purchase. The dealer indicated that this is a characteristic of the vehicle. The brake pedal travels 3" bringing the pedal to within 1" of the floor.
Dt*: the contact stated while inside of a public parking garage the vehicle surged forward crashing into three poles and a ticket machine. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem. Updated 8/14/2006 - the impact caused whiplash and pain in the consumer's neck. This problem has occurred before and resulted in an accident. The consumer believes the pedals may be too close together causing him to hit them simultaneously while braking. The consume believes the head rest are too low to prevent whiplash.
Dt*: the contact stated while applying the brakes, the ABS activated at low speeds causing the brake pedal to go to the floor.
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.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal it goes to the floor causing an increase in stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the problem could not be duplicated.
Dt: the contact stated the vehicle experienced defective braking system,a because pressing the brakes very hard over a period of months resulted in the contact suffered from pain foot, leg and hip pain. The dealership and the manufacturer have been contacted, and they stated nothing was wrong with the vehicle. Also, the amount of pressure required to stop the vehicle or to press the brakes was causing dimension stopping capacity. She know longer drove the vehicle because of the pain, and the constant fear of being in an accident.
Dt: the gas pedal and the brake pedal are too close together. This has caused the consumer at least four accidents. Because when the consumer goes to press on the brake t will accidentally hit the gas pedal. The consumer was so surprised every time this occurred that she was unable to stop the vehicle until she hit something. Three times this occurred. The consumer was trying to stop it while between other vehicles. The consumer was taken to the hospital in may 2005. She obtained injuries because of this accident. A police reports were taken. On 8-17-05 the consumer hit a light pole. Previously, the consumer had contacted the manufacturer, and received no assistance from them. Also, the consumer also stated that there was not enough leg room in the driver side.
(1) permanent behavior (2) brakes fade - braking force is not constant with application of pedal and the pedal sinks as the brakes are applied. Consequence: not enough braking pressure is applied and emergency application of more braking is required. (3) attempted to get manufacturer to repair under warranty. Followed arbitration procedure when that failed.
2004 toyota camry experienced sudden brake failure.*mr the consumer was unale to slow the vehicle down the brake failure resulted in an accident which involved 4 vehicles.
I have had problems with the brakes since the car was purchased. It was brought to the dealer for complaints about the brakes on the following dates: 4/26/04, 6/11/04, 7/8/04, 7/31/04 and 11/8/04. On 4/26/04 the master cylinder was replaced. On 11/2/04 my daughter was driving in a parking lot at about 10 MPH she used the brakes to stop the car and the brakes failed causing a crash. The dealership inspected the car and a mr. Troy higa, claims administrator, wrote me a letter stating that toyota could find no problems with the braking system.
While parking his 2004 toyota camry the vehicle accelerated suddenly and hit a parked car. *nm when turning sharply to the right the vehicle felt as if it were going to flip, shifting gears were not smooth, the brake pedal felt soft and would go to the floor and there was an erratic effect when changing the radio stations. *sc
Brakes failed to work when going over bumpy roads, aslo brakes do seem to wrok as\ design (to stop) when immediate action is required. I press the brakes when trying to stop and avoid an accident howver the brakes did not appear to work and the car jst kept on going as I the brakes did not exist. I press hard with more than adequate time, however the brakes did not even slow down the vehicle. Something should be done before someone gets seriously injured. I was traveling at about 25-30 miles per hour and the brakes ailed to react as expected.
The consumer went through a red light due to faulty brakes. *tc the brakes were spongy and were fading and or diminishing. *sc
While driving brakes and/or steering was over riding his judgment. Vehicle started the pull to the right consumer had a hard time trying to keep the vehicle in line. *ak....while driving on dry flat road about 70 MPH vehicle began to pull to the right. Consumer tried to correct back straight but steering did not respond. Turned harder and to leftand car started lef toff the road. Tried to correct back right lightly and steering did not respond. Turne dharder right and car went hard right almost off the road. Consume rhit the brakes to keep from leaving the road. Also, vehicle has bad vibration a thighway speeds from tires.
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
Approaching intersection the stop light changed and attempting to stop vehicle, the brake pedal went to floorboard, but did not stop vehicle before impact with another vehicle. Speed at impact was approx. 20 MPH and neither airbag deployed. Just recently had vehicle at dealership to have soft brake pedal checked, and was told of other complaints concerning same problem.
The security system malfunctioned. The brake pedal and gas pedal to close result in sometimes pushing both pedals at once. *bf the brake pedal was 4 3/4 inches wide and he bottom of the consumers shoes was 4 1/2 inches wide. The gas pedal was over to the center of the brake pedal. The consumer would have to shift his bottom or twist his foot inward and push down on the brake pedal because his knee would not bend sideway.
After hearing the brakes squeak, thereafter they did not hold as effectively, however, the brakes were not inspected.
New car purchased. Brake pedal clearance is 1" from floor. Owner's manual specification is 2.5" minimum. Toyota service declares no problem exists.
While driving at 30 MPH driver applied the brakes and they failed. Vehicle took longer to stop. As result, it rear ended another vehicle and was side swiped by another. Prior to the crash, consumer took the vehicle to the dealership who found nothing wrong. *ak the consumer stated that the vacuum did not exist. (the pedal was fully depressed to the floorboard)
The brake and gas pedals were designed too close together. This almost resulted in two accidents due to sudden acceleration. The dealership serviced the vehicle on 3 separate occasions, but was unable to change the position of the brake pedal because that was how it was built. A factory representative was scheduled to come and inspect the pedals. *ak the brake pedal would go down lower than the gas pedal when the consumers foot was slightly off the brake, it would hit the gas pedal and the vehicle would accelerate. The brake problem remained the same after repair attempts. *sc
The brake pedal was defective. The brakes did not grabb like they should, they almost went to the floor. Manufacturer was no notified, however the dealer found no defects.
Break pedal goes all the way to the floor. Car takes an excessive distance to stop from freeway speeds. Dealer says all 2004 toyota camrys do this. They say there is no problem. Lets do something before someone dies instead of after someone dies.
The brake light came on while going down the interstate. The car was taken to a service station and the diagnosis was that the car was quickly leaking brake fluid from a brake line, and the ABS actuator. After already having a final repair attempt for the same defective part, toyota had to again replace the brake line and the ABS actuator. Currently we are pursuing arrbitration based on the north carolina lemon law to demand the repurchase of this unsafe vehicle that continue to have defects in the braking system.
The ABS light came on while I was driving the car after having this part repaired the previous week. Toyota did a final repair attempt on the car in compliance with the north carolina state lemon law for a resonable number of attepmts. The yaw sensor was replaced and the light went off. The traction control system in the car was not working until the part was replaced.
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.
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