2008 Toyota Camry: brake failure

Filed Jul 25, 2023 · Brakes · SC

am writing to report a critical safety issue with my 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid's ABS module. The problems I've encountered include failing ABS modules, weak braking, VSC light illumination, a ringing sound, and occasional brake failure, requiring excessive force to regain control. This ABS module problem is alarmingly common in Toyota Camry Hybrids from 2007 to 2011. Repair costs are exorbitant, and the widespread nature of this issue poses a significant safety risk to drivers and passengers. I urgently request the federal safety agency's immediate investigation and collaboration with Toyota to address this matter and ensure the safety of affected vehicles.

Filed Jul 18, 2023 · Brakes · CA

I am writing to report a critical safety issue with my 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid's ABS module. The problems I've encountered include failing ABS modules, weak braking, VSC light illumination, a ringing sound, and occasional brake failure, requiring excessive force to regain control. This ABS module problem is alarmingly common in Toyota Camry Hybrids from 2007 to 2011. Repair costs are exorbitant, and the widespread nature of this issue poses a significant safety risk to drivers and passengers. I urgently request the federal safety agency's immediate investigation and collaboration with Toyota to address this matter and ensure the safety of affected vehicles.

Filed Dec 26, 2020 · Brakes · 277,630 miles · CA

I was approaching an intersection on a city street and started to slow down when the brake pedal dropped, the "check vsc system" message came on the dash, several dash lights turned on, and the power brakes failed so I had to step on the brakes very hard in order to stop. I was able to slowly drive home. The "check vsc system" ,message is still on the dash.

Filed Dec 17, 2020 · Brakes · 143,000 miles · TN

While driving uphill all of a sudden I received multiple warnings ( noise, brake light, exclamation point, and a message about ABS). I went to make a right turn on a street to see what was wrong with my car and had no brakes. The brake pedal did not move at all. Realizing I could not stop, I drove on the grass and coasted until the car came to a stop. To say this was terrifying is an understatement.I could have been killed or I could have killed someone else, I had the car towed to toyota and was told it was the brake actuator and it would be $2054.00 for the part. I never received any recall about this problem

Filed Apr 15, 2016 · Brakes · 38,500 miles · NV

Sudden brake failure due to brake booster leak/malfunction. Many other same complaints on same part failure for same camrys on internet blogs. Toyota refused any responsibility despite car having less than 40,000 miles!

Filed May 5, 2015 · Brakes · 88,000 miles · TX

Abs & brake light comes on randomly while driving my 2008 camry. When this happens, speedometer drops to 0 and A/C is shut off. I took it to a toyota dealer to check the problem. They diagnosed it as an ABS actuator problem and quoted $2500 for replacement. I surfed internet and found that 2007-2011 camry hybrids had exact same problem covered by toyota using warranty extension. However, this is not covered. I called toyota customer service and they said my VIN number is not in the range so it will not be covered. Failure to fix this part is going to be a safety concern because it can lead to brake failure. Case # opened with toyota is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 9, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 45,753 miles · MD · crash · fire · 1 injury

12/28/13 - elsrode ave. Baltimore, md 21214, side street next to our house. [xxx] , wife, was parallel parking this vehicle driving in reverse. Vehicle had unintended acceleration. Brakes did not work. Vehicle went up a set of cement steps and stopped for a second, but then accelerated in drive down steps into street. Again brakes did not work. [xxx] drove vehicle into an alley and hit a stone wall where it stopped. Engine was smoking. In reverse and in drive, [xxx] had her feet on the brakes. The brakes did not work. This was witnessed by her son, [xxx], who was the front seat passenger. [xxx]. Suffered fractured ribs and bruised legs. Passenger, [xxx] , was not injured. Vehicle was totaled by insurance company. Toyota inspected vehicle on 2/24/14 who said " based on our inspection of your vehicle it was determined that it was not the result of any type of manufacturing or design defect". Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Brakes · 106,000 miles · FM

Upon no warning, the power assist module in my 2008 camry failed. Fortunately my daughter was able to maneuver the vehicle off road and avoid rear ending someone when the camry brakes failed to provide proper and safe breaking force as typical prior to this event...

Filed Feb 14, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 71,000 miles · LA

Check vsc system warning and brake and other warning lights lighting up on dashboard. Difficulty braking with lurching forward when at a complete stop. Needed to pump on brakes several times to come to a complete stop, loss of braking ability.

Filed Nov 9, 2012 · Brakes · 63,158 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance. The dealer replaced the front brake pads, the front rotors were turned and resurfaced, the rear brake pads and booth was replaced, and the rear rotors were turned and resurfaced. The technician also noticed that the brake booster was exhibiting an abnormal a noise but he advised the contact that at the next scheduled maintenance, the brake booster should be checked. The contact stated that the brake booster later failed while attempting to stop. As a result, the brakes failed to engage. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The failure was located at the brake booster. The brake booster assembly was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 63,158.

Filed Jun 29, 2011 · Brakes, Tires · OH · crash

2008 toyota camry. Consumer states accident occurred due to tire blow out and brake failure

Filed Jun 14, 2011 · Brakes · 38,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that she experienced brake failure several times while attempting to stop at any speed. The brakes would exhibit a squeaking noise and would travel abnormally to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure where the front brake pads were replaced. Later, the contact applied the brakes and the brakes did not engage. The vehicle did not stop until the contact crashed into a stop sign and then into a ditch. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the brake booster and water pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 64,703.