2007 Toyota Camry: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Dec 12, 2019 · Body, Brakes · 129,315 miles · PA · crash

I was driving at about 25mph on montgomery drive in philadelphia (city street) in the morning of 12/9/2019. It was raining lightly. The car in front of me was about 4 to 5 car-lengths ahead. It braked as another car tried to cut in, and I also immediately braked. My brake felt grinding and my car continued to slide into the back of the car in front of me.

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Suspension, Visibility · 59,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that the rear strut on the passenger side was leaking oil. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the rear passenger side strut needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the windshield was making an abnormal squeaking sound while the vehicle was in motion. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

Filed May 18, 2015 · Transmission · 65,750 miles · IL

The transmission was replaced by an authorized dealership 3 years ago and it only had 42,000 miles. The automatic transmission did not shift properly and would jerk suddenly as it shifted in lower gears. Recently I was hearing noise from the front driver's side where the transmission is located. Brought it to the toyota dealership that originally replaced the transmission. They said that it was the water pump and that nothing was wrong with the transmission. The diagnosis didn't seem right to me and suspected maybe the dealer didn't want to admit that the transmission they had replaced was having problems again. I took it to another toyota dealership for a second opinion. They told me the same thing. Keep in mind that the car has never leaked fluid and has never overheated which are symptoms of water pump problems. I decided to have them change the water pump since two separate toyota dealerships were telling me this was the problem and would take care of the noise. Drove the car home and the grinding noise was still there. I decided to give it some time and maybe the noise would go away eventually. Two days after getting the car worked on the noise got louder. I decided to take the car back to have the dealer check it again. On my way there, the transmission started to slip gears. It got a point where the car could barely drive 20 miles/hr. My transmission went completely out at a busy intersection. The transmission is broken. What really frustrates me is that I have only put 23,000 miles on the second transmission and now it is going to need a 3rd transmission. My safety has been at risk and the car never gave me a check engine warning. Keep in mind I took my camry to 2 separate toyota dealerships and they gave me the run around with a diagnosis of a part that was no where near where I was hearing the noise was coming from. Toyota needs to recall their 6 speed trans

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · TX

My toyota only had 15000 miles and the brakes stopped functioning. I took it to toyota and they stated it was wear and tear. However, because of the low mileage they decided to repair the brakes. They said the brake pump was faulty. The brake pump is below the car and unable to be seen by the naked eye. Since 2009, I have had my brakes serviced 3 more times and the car now only has 60000 miles. The brake pads will not stop squeaking even if they are brand new.

Filed Nov 27, 2012 · Steering · 45,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, she noticed a grinding sound when turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Jul 3, 2012 · Brakes · 30,800 miles · CA

Car purchased new on 5/9/2007. Only 30,800 miles & had the oil changed. The car was squealing. Mech. Determined the left rear inside brake pad was almost gone!! Front pads/rotors fine. This is a case of premature rear brake pad wear that toyota is aware of. They issued a tsb. There should be a recall & all work done should be completely free of charge!! Now I have to pay $250.00 to have the entire rear brake system fixed=2 rotors turned, 4 disc brake pads, & labor. Toyota is completely at fault.

Filed Jun 26, 2012 · Brakes, Suspension · 29,200 miles · CA

2007 toyota camry. Consumer writes in regards to struts repairs *tgw when the consumer took the vehicle for a regular maintenance check-up, he was informed the struts were leaking and needed to be replaced. The cost for the struts along with the alignment of the struts was $1100. The consumer for over three years about the brakes squeaking constantly and how bumpy the drive was.

Filed Apr 5, 2012 · Brakes · 67,000 miles · AL

I took the 2007 camry with about 67,000 miles to the repair shop because of a squealing noise: the rear rotors were worn out completely and the rear brakes had to be replaced at a cost of $459.00. After the repairs, the car began to shake violently when the brakes were applied. Sometimes it would pull to the right and it would be difficult to move the steering wheel back to the left. On april 5, I took the car to a dealership where the front rotors had to be machined at a cost of $85. The front brakes were okay.

Filed Mar 22, 2012 · Brakes, Suspension · 20,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance when she was informed that the front and rear struts were leaking. In addition, the sun visors would not remain upright and was impairing the contact's view of the roadway. The dealer advised the contact to replace the struts. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but failed to offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 40,000 and the failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 04/19/12*lj the consumer also stated the brakes would squeal when they were applied. The dealer found the front rotors were glazed. Updated 04/25/12

Filed Feb 16, 2012 · Suspension · 35,425 miles · NV

We just moved to nevada and began noticing that after driving at highway speeds of 75mph that the car will make a rubbing, grinding sound in the front end for the next ten+ miles at low city speeds. It is definitely connected to the front wheels as the sound speeds or slows as the driving speed does. It is becoming longer after each trip to town. We drive 50 miles at the high speed to get to the metropolis. All driving is on paved roads. Concern that we may have front end problems driving at high speeds and possible accidents. Toyota has no place to request or look up the problem on their website.

Filed May 6, 2011 · Visibility · 75,500 miles · GA

The driver's side sun visor on my 2007 toyota camry will not stay in place. The inside grips of the sun visor have broken apart or warped and now the visor continues to drop down in front of the windshield blocking full view of the road which could cause a hazard. I accidentally ran a red stop light because the visor dropped down in front of me. There is nothing that will hold the visor in place unless I physically hold it up with my hand until I reach my destination. At first, the sun visor would squeak when opening or closing until one day it just would not close back.

Filed Jul 7, 2010 · Engine · 31,374 miles · NY

Drove approx. 1/4 mile car lost power, with a strange metal grinding noise, all warning lights came on (lost power steering & brake capability) then stalled. Put vehicle in neutral then turned engine off and let sit approx. 2 or 3 minutes. Car restarted. Took vehicle into dealer: tech stated performed st insp. No codes & health ck & diagnostic test performed on the vehicle is as the manufacturer intended. Mileage on vehicle: 31,374. 2007 toyota camry le auto.