I was driving along I 95 in fla. When my car accelerated with out warning to a speed greater than the law allowed,I immediately applied my brakes,and the car would not stop. I worked my way over to the left lane,and drove onto the shoulder against the concrete retaining wall, applying my brakes in this process. I put the car in neutral and it still continued at a fast pace, applying my brakes,and brushing along the retaining wall,thus slowing the car to a stop.
2005 Toyota Camry brakes complaints
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On sunday september 3, 2006 I pulled into a parking space at kroger grocery store after church to shop about 10:30 or 11:00 am. As I pulled into the space to park my 2005 toyota camry, it did a sudden acceleration, jump the curb and crashed into the grocery store wall. The store wall was not damaged but my camry had about $4000.00 worth damage. When I told toyota what had happen I was told to contact toyota regional office. I contacted them and they told me that someone would be out to investigate my claim. They kept my vehicle for over three weeks, then they started on the body repair. Toyota claimed they could not substantiate my claim of sudden acceleration, but I know they repaired my vehicle internally as well as the body work because when I picked my car up from joseph toyota dealership the car acceleration pedal felt so different. It felt real stiff and hard to mash. The brakes were check and fixed, because during the sudden acceleration they fail to stop the car. As I press them the seat belt choked an strap me so tight that I had a large welt across my chest. Toyota knew they had a problem with sudden acceleration at least since I reported it in 2006. They lied and made my insurance company pay all of that money, I had to struggle to come up with all of my deductible, pay for 4 weeks of car rental of about $45.00 a day while toyota regional office drug their feet about investigating my car. I was scare, sore and frustrated about how this whole thing was handle, but now I feel vindicated. Had toyota regional office told the truth about the problem with my camry and did the recall in 2006 when I reported this, they could have save a lot injuries and lives. I knew I couldn't go up against this big corporation by my self and I'm sorry people have loss their lives got injured, but glad it came out to the consumers. I feel toyota also changed my accelerator pedal in 2006, or put that little steel chip in back of the pedal, the new 2010 fix. My car has loss value.
Car located in omaha, ne, being driven east from 42nd and curtis avenue, downhill at approximately 41st and curtis ave (car speed up on level area to compensate for the computer systems ability to slow the car down or prevent coasting), my 2005 toyota se hit a parked car, airbags deployed and the car continued to drive an additional block after the brakes were applied. Car hit a dirt road/ditch and bounced and landed into a private yard located on the southeast side of the road. The hill in the private yard stopped the car from continuing on.
I had an accident on the 22nd of january, 2010. When I exited the freeway, I tried to use the brake, but the car would not stop. It went faster and hit a tree. My car was damaged. Another thing is that I noticed that my rear speaker covers were cracked on both sides. A close look shows that the cover has disintegrated and become weak. When you touch it, it crumbles into little pieces. This is a very unusual thing; I have never experience this in other cars before. I don't know what the exact problem is. I think that toyota should be responsible for this. My car is a 2005 toyota camry le model.
Changing lanes, car accelerated, unable to control vehicle. Crashed into front end of waiting car and into stop sign.
2005 toyota camry xle--beginning in march 2007 my camry began to accelerate from a stopped position. My camry would take off at high speeds from a complete stop and applying the gas pedal. This occurred several times. I took my car to my dealer bill page toyota in falls church, va. The first time the acceleration occurred was after 2 years and in march 2007. I was on constitution avenue, right lane in dc--which either turns right or goes straight. Constitution avenue is 3 or 4 lanes each east and westbound--I was heading eastbound. When the light turned green, the car in front of me turned right, thank goodness because as I took my foot off the brake and unto the gas, my car shot forward so fast my brakes wouldn't stop my car. Upon slamming on the brakes which were shuddering so badly, I thought my car was never going to stop and hit the next car (rush hour). I stopped short of hitting that car. I was so scared. My service manager said couldn't reproduce and that there was nothing wrong with my brakes or car. He told me that the shuttering is normal when I slam on my brakes--a safety feature to stop the car. Computer said nothing wrong. Had the acceleration problem at least 3 more times. I was at a parking meter, 1st space. Got into my car, turned on the key, released my emergency brake, and took my foot off the brake and unto the gas. I wanted to make a right turn. There were 2 people on the sidewalk, and thankfully they did not walk in front of my car--I would have run over them. My car took off so fast from a stopped position that I had a hard time stopping my car. I immediately took my 2005 camry to the dealer. Again service manager told me computer says there is nothing wrong with my car--think computer/software glitch. Last week toyota corp said won't fix b/c not on recall and only intermittent, which is the problem. Told me I own the car, it's out of warranty won't pay to fix. Help! When driving it's like russian roulette!
Cold start. Below freezing outdoor temperature. Brakes needed several pumps in order to stop the car totally. Problem disappeared as car warmed up. Brought to dealer. Replaced brake booster at owner's expense.
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.
I own a 2005 toyota camry and since I bought it from the dealer it had been having problems with the automatic transmission system and the accelerator . For example when I stop at a traffic light and I begin to accelerate the car takes to long to shift to the next gear and while this time elapses for about 2 to 4 seconds the car keeps accelerating with no gear at all, this almost make me crash the other day trying to avoid a collision with an aggressive driver that got in my way and I could not advance with the car at that crucial moment and get out of the way of the situation since the gear was not ready for me to accelerate and advance . Another problem that I have been noticing is that while at low to medium speeds the ABS braking system fails to brake the car after it gets over a bump in the road; several times it had happened to me that after I get a bump I have to apply the brakes 2 to 3 times in a rapid succession to come to a complete stop. Also sometimes while driving at low speeds with low rpms the car stalls without warning and the wheel gets very hard to maneuver ,I even have to stop the car in the middle of the road to start the engine again and continue with my trip. All this complaint was given to toyota in priors calls I made to them but the dealers they send me to see said that was normal operation of the car ,that there was nothing wrong.
Brakes sometimes does not work properly. I need to press the brake pedal all the way to stop the car. Acceleration sometimes does not work properly either.
I am an owner of a 2005 toyota camry. I purchased my car brand new. The first winter snow fall, while driving I experienced a hesitation with my brakes. I contacted the dealer, and was informed the brakes were fine. This continuously happens when the road conditions are slippery and wet. In chicago, we received approx. 10 in. Of snow and as recent as today, my car almost did not stop! I almost ran into the back of another car and I nearly had an accident. The brakes sort of throttled with hesitation. I am concern that my toyota is not one that is being recalled, however, it should be!
Vehicle lurched forward while brake pedal was depressed on to separate occasions.
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.
I have a 2005 toyota camry. I have experienced a few times, the last in january of this year, sudden acceleration. I t was enough for me to say "whoa;" I felt it should be reported in light of the toyota issues.
It had started to snow with about an inch or less on ground. Since my street is on an incline and being aware of possible slippery conditions I was driving less than 10mph as I approached my driveway. I was just creeping along. As soon as I applied the brakes to get ready to pull into my driveway(very cautiously) they just didn't work and I slid slowly down the rest of the street (appr. 200 ft) into the cross road, which thankfully had no cars approaching, and I rolled right into a tree. Because I was going so slow there was no damage to my car except for dented license plate nor was I injured, just shaken up. I was alarmed by the total lack of brake control that I experienced. When I called the dealership the service rep said that was the way the anti-lock brakes work and that I should have snow tires for winter driving. I have lived on this street for several years. When I had my honda accord before the camry I never felt frightened that it would not stop in the snow. I'm a very careful driver. I've always felt confident driving in snowy conditions and have never owned a 4-wheel drive car. This didn't feel normal to me even though it could have been that I was on my street at just the perfect moment during a snowstorm when the streets had accumulated just enough snow to be hazardess. Now, as I am reading all these problems with toyota I'm reminded again of my discomfort in regard to my brakes and am wondering again if this is something that needs remedying. In addition to this particular incident I have also expeienced great discomfort due to lack of break control when I brake over bumps or, again, on an incline in normal weather conditions. It sounds very much like what I've been reading about the latest prius problems. I have told myself often that I would definitely not buy another toyota. My feeling that I can't trust the braking system on my camry is being confirmed by what I've been reading in the news.
I own a 2005 toyota camry and every time I brake on ice or snow my brakes make a loud grinding and vibrating noise. I reported the concern to the dealership several times and they continue to say it's normal ABS working like they should. I have never had a car that has ever made this type of grinding sound when braking in the snow. We also own a corolla and it doesn't make this sound.
It is surprising that there is only now publicity about toyota brakes. I have a 2005 toyota camry. If I hit a bump or goes over washboard pavement while braking, the brakes go out for a second or so. Bought the car new and said something about the problem early on but was told that nothing was found to be wrong. I just learned to live with it over the years. I like the car and have not regrets on the purchase.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. While driving 25 MPH in wet and icy conditions and applying the brakes, the ABS would activate it failed to slow the vehicle down. The contact is concerned about the ABS risk for his year, make and model vehicle. The dealer's diagnosis found that the vehicle was operating normally. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated his anti locking braking system on dry surfaces is not holding and braking well. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the brake pads and rotor, however this problem is still happening. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer and they cannot find any mechanical problems. The toyota manufacturer have not been called. The failure mileage was 70,000.
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.
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.
We are writing to express our discomfort and disappointment with our 2005 camry. This is the third camry that we have owned, and until now, we have been exceptionally pleased with all of them from the style, the performance, as well as the maintenance. On december 23, 2009, while attempting to park, the car lurched forward, accelerated, hit a parked vehicle, and upon my (lillie) trying to apply the brakes, the pedal went all the way to the floor, and thus the brakes did not catch. I managed to maneuver the car to an empty lot and bring it to a stop. There were two other people in the car with me including a child. I was distraught. Of course, damage was done to both vehicles. When my husband arrived, he tried the brakes, and they did not catch. After reporting this incident to the insurance company, we called the local toyota dealer to tow it in to be checked. The brakes were tested, and according to the mechanical department, there was no problem found at this time. Unfortunately, this was not the first accident with the brakes failing. Shortly after purchasing the car in august of 2005, and again attempting to park, the vehicle lurched forward and went through the wall of a local restaurant. Fortunately, the restaurant was closed, and no one was injured, however, extensive damage was done to both the car and the restaurant. I was sure the brakes failed, but thinking this was probably unusual, I convinced myself that perhaps since the car was new, I was not quite accustomed to the performance of the brakes. It was not until this happened again, that I knew the brakes had certainly failed. These were two frightening, expensive experiences. The first one was reported to the police. Both were reported to our insurance. *tr james & lillie wilson
2005 toyota camry, brakes didn't work while going over a pothole. This has happened to me at least 3 times. Used brakes to reduce speed due to pothole and brakes failed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. While exiting a parking lot, the vehicle began to accelerate without intention. After repeated brake application the vehicle would not stop. Consequently he crashed through a fence and then into a building. The air bags did deploy. However he and his wife were injured (his wife had a fractured vertebrae and other issues) as a result of the failure. A police report was taken. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The manufacturer was notified, and representative was sent to inspect the brakes. The current and failure mileages were approximately 25,000.
Tl*the contact owned a 2005 toyota camry. While driving 25 MPH, the contact had to exert excessive pressure to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The brake pedal extended to the floor before the vehicle could be stopped. She pumped the brakes and they returned to normal. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was no brake failure. The contact returned to the dealer three times, but they could not find any failures. Two weeks ago, the vehicle would not stop when the brakes were applied. She pumped the brakes twice and they returned to normal. She refused to drive the vehicle anymore and returned it to the dealer. The contact purchased a new vehicle. The failure mileage was 35,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. While driving approximately 45 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle failed to slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. The brake pedal was pumped several times before the vehicle came to a complete stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, but they could not duplicate the failure. On separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer without resolutions. Recently, the brakes failed and caused a crash. The driver of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries. A police report was filed. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 42,537 and current mileage was 43,300.
The car brakes are soft and hard to stop the car on road conditions. Wet, snow, ice, or any other substance other than dry the brakes go to the floor and grate. Standing on brake to the floor still doesn't stop the car. I told this to the car lot and they told me that they are all like that. I have had several close calls and had to go up onto grass or other area to stop my car. The grating sound when on wet conditions is awful and still doesn't control the stop. New design or different brakes need to be put on these cars. It doesn't seem safe to not be able to stop.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. While driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. The road conditions were slippery from snow. The brakes felt very loose and made a grating sound. The vehicle continued to move forward for a distance before coming to a stop. The dealer stated that this was a normal occurrence. The current and failure mileages were 27,777.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle drove into some bushes and came to a complete stop. The failure has occurred numerous times while driving. The mechanic stated that nothing could be done because they are unsure of what caused the failure. The speed, engine size, valid VIN, and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 19,000 and failure mileage was 4.
Brakes are soft, grinding down in one day. I've had to replace them twice since I purchased car in 2005. I have to push brake to the floor before car will stop. Also car surges. I'll be driving and the car will all of a sudden go forward. Toyota said it was due to brakes. Has the brake system been recalled.? I noticed a lot of complaints on line due to same problems.
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