2005 Toyota Camry: brake failure

Filed Oct 15, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 118,000 miles · KS · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. While reversing into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into two different vehicles and the curb. The contact mentioned that the transmission became stuck into second gear and the brakes failed. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Jan 18, 2011 · Acceleration · 59,900 miles · VA

On jan 8, 2011 I made a 2-hour round trip on a federal highway. I used cruise control on my 2005 toyota camry at speeds between 65 & 70 miles per hour, depending on posted speeds. I thought I was safe using cruise control because 2005 models are not among vehicles recalled in recent years...as I approached my exit ramp at the end of my trip I stepped on the brakes, but the brakes did not work. Not only did the brakes not work, but my car lurched forward & accelerated toward the car in front of mine, as if I had hit the "resume" feature after having hit the "cancel" feature. But I had not touched those buttons. In fact, I do not use those buttons. I use the brakes or the "on/off" button to turn off set speeds because using those features allows me to keep my eyes on the road. I prefer to use the "set" feature to engage cruise control each time rather than the "resume" choice because the "set" feature provides smoother rides than the "resume" feature. ..I barely missed striking the car in front of mine as I downshifted to slow the 2005 camry. I called the toyota dealership from which I bought the car & spoke to a manager of the service department. He told me my experience could not have happened. I took my car to the dealership & explained the problem to a different person. The manager of the service department appeared and insisted I agree to pay $100 for toyota to look at the car because the car was out of warranty. The same representative then suggested I was trying to get free service from toyota. I refused to pay for an inspection, asked to speak to his supervisor & only then did the rep relent to inspect the car without payment. The local reps reported they could not duplicate the problem & concluded the systems were operating as designed. The dealer kept the car 2 more days so an inspector traveling from dc could examine the car. The expert reached the same conclusions as local folks. I do not know if toyota has reported this incident. *tr updated 01/31/12 *bf updated VIN. Updated ivoq 0

Filed Mar 9, 2010 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · NV

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated that for the past year the vehicle has experienced braking problems similar to the 2010 toyota prius. The approximate failure mileage was 25 MPH. The brakes failed whenever the vehicle was driven over a speed bump or uneven pavement. The failure mileage was 45000. The current mileage was 60000.

Filed Mar 5, 2010 · Brakes · 5,000 miles · NY

Toyota camry 2005 lx. Brake failure occurs when braking on slightly uneven surface while depressing brakes on a small bump or pothole. The brakes make a grinding noise and do not work for a few seconds. After the surface is even the brakes work fine. This is not simply the ABS. For safety reason I must use emergency 'hand brake' to prevent major accidents while on uneven surfaces. I have managed to avoid accidents by using the handbrake or braking way ahead of time when I see an uneven spot in front of me. Have accidents have been reported with this problem on other same model year cars? For me this occurs regularly while on uneven surfaces since I purchased the car. Has there been a recall by toyota regarding the issue I described?

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Acceleration · 20,000 miles · IL · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. While driving 3 to 5 MPH with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle continued to accelerate into the rear end of a truck, side swiped another vehicle because the brakes failed to engage. The brakes failed twice and each time the vehicle continued to accelerate on its own although the contact had his foot on the brake pedal. There were no injuries during both collisions. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was driven to his home. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the brakes was checked; however, no failure was detected. The failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 03/30/10.

Filed Feb 16, 2010 · Acceleration · 55,000 miles · LA

I drive a 2005 toyota camry...in about approx. October 2009 I experienced while on the I-20 freeway car trouble. My gas pedal went all the way to the floor and the car revved up and died. It would not start and when it did the motor went racing. I had to have it towed to the toyota dealership. I have in writing from the yokem toyota dealership that it was my throttle sticking. I paid them approx. $900.00 to have it fixed. I wrote to the toyota corp. About getting reimbursed in january and still have not heard from them. I didn't see my year model on the recall list but I did send them a copy of my receipt with the dealership stating that it was the throttle. How can I get reimbursed.

Filed Feb 16, 2010 · Acceleration · 55,000 miles · LA

I drive a 2005 toyota camry...in about approx. October 2009 I experienced while on the I-20 freeway car trouble. My gas pedal went all the way to the floor and the car reved up and died. It would not start and when it did the motor went racing. I had to have it towed to the toyota dealership. I have in writing from the yokem toyota dealership that it was my throttle sticking. I paid them approx. $900.00 to have it fixed. I wrote to the toyota corp. About getting reimbursed in january and still have not heard from them. I didnt see my year model on the recall list but I did send them a copy of my receipt with the dealership stating that it was the throttle. How can I get reimbursed. My mother bought 4 toyota for the family and so far mine had the defect.

Filed Feb 16, 2010 · Acceleration · 55,000 miles · LA

I drive a 2005 toyota camry...in about approx. October 2009 I experienced while on the I-20 freeway car trouble. My gas pedal went all the way to the floor and the car reved up and died. It would not start and when it did the motor went racing. I had to have it towed to the toyota dealership. I have in writing from the yokem toyota dealership that it was my throttle sticking. I paid them approx. $900.00 to have it fixed. I wrote to the toyota corp. About getting reimbursed in january and still have not heard from them. I didnt see my year model on the recall list but I did send them a copy of my receipt with the dealership stating that it was the throttle. How can I get reimbursed. My mother bought 4 toyota for the family and so far mine had the defect.

Filed Feb 14, 2010 · Brakes · 21,000 miles · TX

Brake failure when braking on slightly uneven surface. 2005 toyota camry le - current 50k miles while depressing brakes on a small bump or pothole, it brakes make a grinding noise and do not work for a few seconds. After the surface is even the brakes work fine. This is not simply ABS as occurs with slight brake pressure and on very minor bumps on the road. For safety, must use emergency 'hand brake' to prevent major accidents while on uneven surfaces. One incident, brake failure occurred while trying to stop at red light and a small bump on road near stop line caused car to not stop and jump the curb on street. Thankfully no permanent damage or bodily injury. Since I have managed to avoid accidents with handbrake or braking way ahead of time when I see an uneven spot in front of me.. However, accidents have been reported with this problem on other same model year cars. This occurs regularly while on uneven surfaces starting near purchase date. Have taken to dealer several times and reported as 'normal'. Suspect current brake recall needs to be expanded by toyota.

Filed Feb 8, 2010 · Brakes, Transmission · 3,704 miles · CA

I'm concerned the toyota braking issues go deeper than late model prius. My 2005 camry le v6 exhibits similar characteristics as being described today - brake failure when driving over uneven, irregular or rough pavement. When this occurs, the brake pedal stiffens and braking action ceases. I've learned to press down v-e-r-y hard on the pedal during this intermittent behavior. Had taken to the dealer more than once. The complaint along with harsh shifting of the transmission which manifests in the engine over-revving while not actually engaging into any gear, then the transmission finally engages making the vehicle go further/faster than desired/anticipated. Toyota indicated the issues were "an operational characteristic of the vehicle", being dismissive in their response demonstrating a corporate culture of arrogance. Have spoken with toyota service managers in henderson, nv, santa monica and thousand oaks, ca re: the transmission and they all have similar responses... Rolling their eyes toward the sky and lamenting, "ohhh, that v6 camry transmission" as if some sort of factory 'inside joke'. These are clearly known issues the factory has chosen to do nothing about, thus the service manager's hands are tied. (had been extremely pleased with my former '95 camry to the tune of 300,000 miles.) it's disappointing toyota has ceased to be the honorable company they once were.

Filed Feb 4, 2010 · Brakes · NY

I had the same exact problem that I'm reading about in the toyota prius (brief brake failure at slow speeds on wet or uneven surfaces) in a 2005 camry. I brought it to the dealer, who would not acknowledge the problem, telling me that the brakes "conformed to standards." so I don't believe any talk from toyota that the problem is some kind of design flaw limited to the prius.

Filed Feb 4, 2010 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · NY · crash

In july 2008 I was pulling my 2005 toyota camry into a parking spot and hit a steel fence (which prevented me from hitting a brick wall). I reported to geico that my brakes failed. A witness said that my foot probably slipped off the brake, because my tires were spinning and there was the smell of burnt rubber. I looked down through the steering wheel and my foot was on the brake. The brakes were fine. I believe my car (which I rarely drive anymore out of fear) should be included in the recall and should be repaired. I reported this to toyota customer service, but all they could do was "file the report". There must be other 2005 camrys affected. This is my 3rd and last toyota.