My 2007 toyota camry le four door automatic sedan has intermittent erratic problems with the instrument control panel: the ABS and emergency brake lights come on and the tachometer, thermometer and other gauges bounce up and down this problem started two days ago, the events last for a few seconds to ten minutes, episodes occur sporadically and the car continues to drive normally during the events. I called toyota (800) 331-4331 and asked for a warranty extension to repair the problem. I was instructed to take it to a dealer to identify the problem. On july 1, 2015, central florida toyota in orlando, florida tried to charge me $59.00, I refused to pay and they eventually proceeded to determine the problem without charge. The repair estimate given to me says, "$2,217.05 for ABS actuator assy., r&r. The mechanic said this is serious; the brakes can lock up while I am driving. There are numerous identical complaints on the internet but toyota corporate said this problem is not subject to a recall or a reported problem. (just google, "2007 toyota camry ABS and brake light on". Consumer complainants allege that the bosch ABS ecu has a flaw in circuit board design.) this is very expensive problem and so common as to indicate that it is a manufacturer's defect and should be repaired free by toyota. I am the original owner. See sample web sites regarding the exact problem: http://www.camryforums.com/forum/general-tech-8/2007-camry-instrumentation-ghost-39934/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdtgabjrfds
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My 2007 toyota camry le four door automatic sedan has intermittent erratic problems with the instrument control panel: the ABS and emergency brake lights come on and the tachometer, thermometer and other gauges bounce up and down this problem started two days ago, the events last for a few seconds to ten minutes, episodes occur sporadically and the car continues to drive normally during the events. I called toyota (800) 331-4331 and asked for a warranty extension to repair the problem. I was instructed to take it to a dealer to identify the problem. On july 1, 2015, central florida toyota in orlando, florida tried to charge me $59.00, I refused to pay and they eventually proceeded to determine the problem without charge. The repair estimate given to me says, "$2,217.05 for ABS actuator assy., r&r. The mechanic said this is serious; the brakes can lock up while I am driving. There are numerous identical complaints on the internet but toyota corporate said this problem is not subject to a recall or a reported problem. (just google, "2007 toyota camry ABS and brake light on". Consumer complainants allege that the bosch ABS ecu has a flaw in circuit board design.) this is very expensive problem and so common as to indicate that it is a manufacturer's defect and should be repaired free by toyota. I am the original owner. See sample web sites regarding the exact problem: http://www.camryforums.com/forum/general-tech-8/2007-camry-instrumentation-ghost-39934/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdtgabjrfds
When driving downhill with foot depressed on brake the vehicle was trying to accelerate, ABS light game on and brake light simultaneously , speedometer stopped working, tach went crazy and car began to idle roughly and try to surge forward with foot on brakes
On april 1, 2015, I reported that brake and ABS lights came on frequently and the air conditioner goes off. Since that time, I have also noted increased stopping distances when having to stop fast. I am concerned that in an emergency stopping situation, the ABS will not work properly which will cause a crash. As I reported previously, the dealership indicates they have no knowledge of the problem, but this is hard to believe in light of all the entries on the internet. Also, there has been a recall for the camry hybrid for the same issue.
Vehicle has intermittent electric problems with the gauges and ABS module does not engage when braking.. Red ABS and brake light light on, and all gauges do not function except temperature and gas gauge .
5/13/2015: 2007 toyota camry. Vsc (vehicle stability control) light came on (5/9/2015). It was very difficult to stop the vehicle. Had to floor the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The steering was all over the place, not tight with the steering wheel movements. Brought it to the dealership (new country toyota of clifton park, ny) where we bought it 9 months ago and they said this is a common part that fails. If this is true, there should be a recall...this is a huge safety issue. I am thankful that my son didn't get in an accident. They now want $2500 to repair it. When we purchased this vehicle for our son 9 months ago, they said that we can get 250,000 miles out of it, it was a very safe car for our son to be in....I beg to differ!!! I see lots of complaints listed for this electronic stability contol and hope there will be a recall.
I have a 2007 camry le and in 2013 I noticed the ABS and break lights on the dashboard come on intermittently, tachometer bounces up and down and speedometer shows 0. This kept happening intermittently. This is a huge safety issue, since when driving on the highway, if it doesn't show the correct reading on the speedo meter and the breaks may not function as expected which might lead to accidents. I got it checked(diagnostics test) at a toyota dealership and they indicated that the ABS actuator unit is faulty and needs to be replaced and the cost would be around $2000. I called toyota to complain since this is an electrical/electronic component and nothing really related to ware and tear, they indicated there are no recalls for ABS actuator assembly. I looked online and found that camry hybrids 2007 have the same problem and toyota is providing "warranty extension" for owners who experienced this problem. I believe the same warranty extension for ABS actuator should apply to 2007 camry non hybrid models also. Seeking the federal safety agency help in this regard.
The problem started around 40k miles with my toyota camry 2007, while driving the break light warning would come on as well as the ABS & parking warning light. The odometer & RPM gauges go to zero. While this is happening the breaks take harder and longer to engage. The car shakes as well with minimal breaking efficiency. Intermittently the steering wheels also becomes hard to turn and shakes vigorously, which would cause my wrist to hurt. Toyota dealer indicated that new break actuator is required to fix the problem. They asked me to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer indicated that they have not heard of the break actuator problem. I followed up with another letter to the executive at toyota, abbass saddat, vp. Danica with executive office contact me back. She started by brushing me off initially. When I indicated that the same problem was addressed by toyota for the same year for the hybrid version, she indicated that ok, so it is not for our gas model. I indicated that the when you contact toyota dealer parts department, it is the same part for both gas and hybrid. So when she heard that, she said, 'ohh' ok, let me investigate the problem. She made it evident that her job was to brush me off, without actually looking into the problem or wanting to know anything about it. It is very obvious that toyota will not take initiative unless a member of the public dies or gets seriously injured. So far I am still waiting for he r contacting me confirm he dealers finding or address the problem. This a serious public safety issue. Further more, the toyota dealer indicated the car is worth $7200. It doesn't make sense to replace a ABS break actuator to be close to the half of the price of the car either.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the ability to brake seized. The contact had to maneuver to the side of the road to a complete stop. The ABS and the check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
The car speedometer stopped working while I was driving. The needle went to zero, the tachometer fluctuates out of control up and down, the ABS and brake lights come on, the lights that indicate what gear you are in turned off, the gas gauge appears to still work okay, but the mileage stops calculating although the digital display is still on just not counting mileage. I have no way to know how fast I am going or if my car will either not stop due to brake lights being on or just cut off since there seems to be some electrical malfunction. The air conditioning also stopped working. This happened the first time for about 10 minutes, then as quickly as it stopped, it started working again. It has now done this each day at multiple times during each trip for the past 3 days since the problem first started. Not knowing how fast you are going is a real safety issue and sounds like this issue has come up before with other toyota owners and should be recalled.
As I was driving and came to the stop my speedometer dropped down to zero, my tachometer keeps going up and down, the ABS and brake signals light up, and my A/C seems to stop working. I researched this online and noticed that hundreds of consumers are experiencing this problem. Seems to be something to do with the ABS modulator/sensor corroding. I contacted my local toyota dealership in clovis and they said they had to start with a basic diagnosis of $129 and that this was not a recall issue. How can this not be a recall of there are hundreds of complaints!? I have a tomtom that can keep track of my speed so I'll just use this until a recall is made and this issue can be fixed free of charge.
While driving down the road at around 45mph. All of a sudden. My ABS and brake light indicators light up. My speedometer dropped down to 0. My gauges jumping around. My speed in actuality didn't go down to 0. And, my car didn't stall or cut off. But, if it had. I could have been ran over by a semi truck or another vehicle. Prior to this happening, my tire sensor light was on. I took to the dealership, and they said once the tire sensor was fixed, the other would go away. I had tire sensor fixed. The lights went off for a brief period. But, back on again at interval times. The car also seems to want to cut off when idling at red lights. When I googled the problems online. It seem toyota cars of all makes and years are having the same exact problem. I am taking back to the dealership once again.
For the second time in less than a year, the brake and ABS lights came on the dashboard. The lights went out shortly after, but the ABS engaged when they shouldn't, causing my stopping distance to be dramatically increased. I nearly crashed, and was forced to swerve to avoid the car ahead. Toyota has a service bulletin on this problem--it has been diagnosed, two years running, at a toyota dealership as a corroded ABS sensor. Toyota refuse to pay for labor, or create a part that is better shielded. This is dangerous. Who knows when it will go out again? I am deeply concerned for my safety.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. While driving at an unknown speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that the lights on the instrument panel dimmed. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that the brakes hesitated on the vehicle, the ABS light illuminated, and the braking system seemed to not be fully operational. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure occurred just after the vehicle underwent a 100,000 mile service check-up at the dealer. The contact discovered that toyota performed repairs to the same model year toyota camry hybrid. The failure mileage was 100,000.
My 2007 toyota camry xle lost control of steering, brakes and stability control. The car surged left, right, left the went off the road to the right. The brakes were applied but did not seem to have any function. Massive damage was caused to the body from hitting 2 trees. No airbag deployment.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. While driving at an unknown speed, the emergency brake and ABS light illuminated. The speedometer and the air system failed to operate properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact was notified of a manufacturer service bulletin that might correct the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Started car and the brake and ABS lights stayed on and did not go off. Then while driving to my daughters school, and the shop I was going to take the car to, my engine light came on. I picked up my daughter then went to the shop and had vehicle checked. There were had 5 codes that come up. Then went out with the mechanic to see if the speedometer was working as he asked if I noticed if it was or was not working. We took car for a quick drive to see how car was driving. The first thing I noticed was that the speedometer was not moving from zero. The lights all stayed on and the brakes were working. The RPM gauge was still going up and down. I did not have the money to do any fixing as of yet so I decided to bring the car home and park it until I can get it fixed as my mechanic said it was not safe to drive. After this I did some research on line and have found that this is a common problem on the 2007 toyota camry and that the hybrid model has a recall for this problem, but as of yet they have not recalled the 4 cyl or the 6 cyl which is not right as the codes are the same and the issues are the same. The right thing to do would be to recall all 2007 models before this issue causes a fatal car accident.
Abs light came on, speedometer. Odometer, and A/C stopped working. Problem continues intermittently. Internet research indicates that this is a widely known problem with this year model and repairs are extremely expensive. Seeking repair through recall. This is a safety issue. Please advise if recall has been or will be initiated. Thank you.
I was driving about 30 miles an hour and approaching a stop sign and suddenly, all dashboard lights come on, the brakes stopped functioning. I lost control of the car briefly but was able to regain it and was eventually able to bring it to a stop.
I was driving the camry when I reached a complete stop my check engine light came on, didn't really notice any change, two days later I notice gas consumption has increased. I took the camry into dealer, dealer diagnosed the check engine to be a faulty o2 sensor. Replaced o2 sensor and drove off to pick up my kids from school, as we are driving home, I came to a traffic light, I stopped and check engine light and ABS light came on idle was disrupted briefly. I proceeded and when trying to stop car the brake pedal had become very tight to were I had to stomp on brakes with all my might to get car to stop. Drop kids off at home waited 15 minutes and started vehicle, ABS light was off but check engine remained on, brake pedal was almost back to normal. I drove car to dealer again, the dealer said it is a faulty brake booster which is allowing too much air into system which in return signals for more fuel to be pumped to compensate vacuum leak. Brake booster not covered under extended warranty, and very costly 1,363.16 parts, labor and taxes, not counting the 4 day rental. This concerns me because I believe this to be a safety issue, if it were my wife driving the camry with my kids she would not be able to stop the vehicle without any warning. Toyota needs to make this a safety recall before something tragic happens. I looked at toyota forums and it seems I'm not alone, brake booster for several other toyota models have gone bad, after 100,000 miles some at 70,000. 2007 toyota camry seems like a horrible guinea pig car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, there was a delayed response when the brake pedal was applied with force. In addition, the ABS warning light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ABS switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.
I was driving down a hill about 5mph because it was snowing and there were cars infront of me. I was slowly pressing the brake and then the brake pedal got stuck and I couldn't control the brake, the wheels had locked to and I kept on sliding and I went head on in an SUV. Car is totaled and I sustained neck, back, knee, and shoulder injuries. And also I don't know if there was a fire but after the airbags deployed there was a lot of smoke coming from everywhere.
Started the car and noticed the ABS and parking brake light were on. Tachometer was jumping between 0 and 1000rpm. Air conditioner wasn't working. Drove the car a bit with no change except the tachometer jumping a bit higher than 1 and dropping back to 0. Speedometer wouldn't move at all. After a bit more driving, the ABS and parking brake lights turned off and the gauges resumed normal operation. Air conditioner also started working. Since this initial problem, the gauges and lights have been operating with the same inconsistency (jumping tachometer, speedometer sitting at 0, ABS and parking brake lights on).
First experienced pulsing brakes when slowing on highway. At approx. 12,000 miles returned to dealer had rotors resurfaced. Same thing happened at 25,000 miles and just about every 15,000 miles. Had rotors and pads replaced at approx. 36,000 miles, and resurfaced again at approx. 60,000. Now have 78, 000 miles and have to have third set of rotors. This will be the fifth brake repair in 78,000 miles, either pads, resurfacing, or rotors. Yes, toyota has a camry brake problem.
I can not stop the car on red light or any stop sign, there is a ABS sign, they suppose to fix it last months, I went to the dealer then they replace some thing. I am worry.
I just got my 2007 camry hybrid back after the "check vsc system" warning light came on this past week. I called my toyota dealer to have it checked out while I had an oil change and tire rotation done as well as another recall dealing with, I believe, was a brake reservoir issue. Earlier in the week I called toyota corporate to ask them about this warning I got and they asked about the numerous warning lights that came on when this happened on my instrument panel. And recommended I get it checked out. I left the vehicle the next day and later in the day they came back and told me the items were done, what the exception of the vsc system warning light. They said that my actuator was faulty. They said that they had called toyota about it and were awaiting a call back from them. They called me later in the day and said that toyota was willing to do the repair, free of charge, as a "one time only" deal. I never made a big deal out of this situation, never complaining. Ironically, a warning light dealing with my tire pressure that has never came off is gone as well as those other lights including the (!), ABS, the "skidding car", etc. Among others also, my camry has over 233,000 miles, no where near a warranty type repair! This must be a problem that toyota is dealing with, but are keeping it on the "down low" to avoid a recall and another public embarrassment. I am also forwarding this to the ntsb and out local tv station. I am sure this is happening all over the country and hope that no one is adversely affected by this obvious factory defect. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was driving home from work and as I approached the stop sign that is at a slight rise in the road; I stepped on the brakes and they were very hard going down and I hear air coming out of somewhere. My car would not stop. I had to pump the brakes several times and I finally stopped just as I steered the car to the side of the road next to the stop sign. I just missed a car coming from the south on the road I was turning on. I continued my drive home "white knuckling" it all the way. The brakes did the same thing at the other stop signs and the two turns I had to make to get home. I was driving about 5 miles per hour when I pulled into the parking lot of my apartment complex because I was scared to death I was going to hit a child. I have had the car parked since then because I do not have the money to pay to have it repaired yet.
Braking is not smooth. When vehicle comes to a stop it jerks. Seems as though brakes jam.
On the above date and time my daughter was driving the above vehicle when she came to a stop and had to depress the brakes. She noticed the vehicle was hard to stop and heard a hissing/air sound coming from the brake pedal area and the driver side air vent. She drove the vehicle home and we drove it to the dealership, they informed us it was the brake booster and the car would be dangerous to drive without that repair. This vehicle only had 80,000 miles on it and regular maintenance.
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