When applying the brakes at highway speeds (more than 50 MPH), the car violently shakes. The car's brakes were replaced and the rotors turned twice since first incident. I've been running this car this way for more than 40k miles since first incident. I am not the only one having this brake and warped rotor problem according to the internet.
2008 Toyota Camry brakes complaints
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The issues started with both the ABS and brake lights coming on every so often. The lights would come on for about a 30 seconds to a minute and then turn off. This would happen maybe once or twice a day. Then they began to turn several times throughout the day for longer periods of time. When the ABS and break lights are on, the speedometer and odometer falls to zero, and the temperature gage jumps up and down. The AC also begins to blow hot air when these lights are on and the car begins to shake when idle. It is very unsafe when the speedometer is not working and you cant tell how fast you are driving. It is also an issue when the other gauges in your vehicle are not working as you cant tell if something else is seriously wrong (for example, you cant tell if your car is actually running hot or cold because the temperature dial jumps up and down). I have researched this issue and there are a lot of people out there experiencing this same issue. I also reported these issues to toyota and shared with them my research and they basically aren't going to do anything about it.
Check engine warning light was on. When step on brake pedal, air came out underneath feet and car will not stop immediately. Have to slow down and put more pressure on brake pedal all the way down. It's scary to drive on. Asking the mechanic, he said that was the brake booster pump problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the ABS and brake warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the speedometer would drop to zero and the rpms revved up. The dealer diagnosed that the ABS brake actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle's model year was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,685. Updated 12/03/14*lj updated 10/1/2015
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).
My brakes needed replacing at approx. 40-44k miles. My belts/water pump broke/cracked at approx 50k miles. The mechanic said the water pump, if it ever broke at all, shouldn't break till min. 100k miles. I am about to take the camry to a mechanic to check engine racing and grinding front passenger side window motor. This car has been a money pit with awful visibility. I've spent many thousands on this car before it reach 50k miles.
In summer of 2013, power steering pump failed on 2008 toyota camry. Car was very difficult to steer, turn and park but had to be driven, though unsafe to drive, for 3 days while pump was ordered and replaced. In the week before the power steering pump failed, the engine was found to be burning oil and had to be rebuilt. During this same month (august, 2013), the gas cover could not be opened to refill the gas tank while out of town, requiring a temporary cable fix by an out-of-town dealer. In the summer of 2014, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) actuator failed, also causing loss of speedometer, temperature and tachometer functions. Abs actuator part was ordered and replaced. Then a week later, the brake booster failed (check engine light on multiple times), leaking when brake was depressed. These are just the major safety failures of this 2008 toyota camry, which has had other problems, purchased new in 2007 and maintained by the same dealer. This car is not safe or reliable to drive.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the ABS and brake warning indicators illuminated, and the speedometer malfunctioned. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, but the indicators were still illuminated. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.
It is extremely difficult to understand why toyota has not been advised and demanded to recall toyota camry year models 2008 when there are so many issues with regard to the brake actuator assembly failing in these vehicles. After reading an extended volume of complaints on many sites and blogs with regard to the failing of these assemblies, I now see that the federal safety agency has demanded toyota and lexus recall 2013 and 2014 year models because of this same defective issue. Why is toyota not being demanded to recall all year models that have these defective brake actuator assemblies???? It is incomprehensible to me that a recall can be made or demanded for a current year model however all of us who own 2008 toyota vehicles (especially and no explainable reason, camry's) have the exact same problem with no concern. Will it take a death or mutilation to further the federal safety agency to mandate that toyota to recall a totally defective brake system part. Toyota demands approximately $4,000 to replace the brake actuator assembly in these 2008 toyota camry's. That is robbery without a weapon. Why will current year 2013 and 2014 toyota and lexus owners get their cars repaired "gratis". I would love to hear an explanation of why 2013 and 2014 toyota and lexus owners will receive a "complimentary" recall of the brake actuator defect while we all drive a 2008 camry with squeaking, jerking, slams to a stop when starting in reverse and short of it sounding like it will break at any moment with all the brake warning lights beaming (and cannot get the car inspected for legal road use because of the brake issue). Please please value the 2008 camry owners. Bottom line is that this defect is not created by the car owner. It is a defective part that toyota placed within these 2008 camry models and they will not remedy the situation. Please help. Thank you for your time and consideration.
The warning lights went on and immediate the vehicle shut down while I was traveling a city street in san francisco, california (dewey blvd). Fortunately the street is fairly level and I wasn't on a hill. I loss power to the brake, steering and everything as everything was dead. I was able to coast to a curb putting all my effort to stop the car. I tried starting and moved about 10 feet before everything went dead again. I did not move it further I called for a tow (aaa) and the initial diagnosis was that the alternator was dead. The car was towed to a mechanic who also said that this alternator was dead and it was replaced. I told him where it happened and he said I was lucky that I wasn't on the freeway.
On my way home from work, at approximately 4:00 pm, while driving at approximately 35 MPH, I noticed my dashboard panel lights fluttering, and that the panel instruments were moving up and down (specifically my tachometer and temperature gauge). My speedometer was not registering any speed, even though I was doing about 35 MPH, and the brake and ABS lights were on and bright red. I took the car to the dealer next day, and I was told that the ABS actuator was defective and it would cost me $2492.00, plus labor to replace the ABS actuator. I was also told that regular braking would work, but the ABS would not. I like my toyota camry 2008. My prior 1996 camry is still running well, and I also liked it. That's why I bought the 2008 model. What I don't like a is a car with under performing, unsafe, faulty engineered or substandard parts, which may lead to accidents, loss of life and customer frustration.
I was slowing to a stop at a red light. The warning light check vsc came on. The brakes were very weak and did not stop the car. I had to escape on to the shoulder and have the car slow down.
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...
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the brake sensor and ABS sensor lights both illuminated. The contact also indicated that the odometer and tachometer malfunctioned. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the internal ABS unit had failed. The manufacturer was not notified however, the defect was not remedied. The failure mileage was 82,000.
A noise is coming from the sunroof that sounds like metal against metal when backing out of the drive way or going around a corner or over a bump. I have owned 3 toyotas and I have never been so frustrated as I am with owning this toyota 2008 camry. From the beginning the car has had problems with the brakes that cause the steering wheel to shake, the sunvisors falling, the rear wheel bearing to be replaced and now the sunroof. I'm taking time to write this because I want owners of toyota to be aware of how poorly toyota is handling these problem. Toyota has stalled taking action so that when the warranty runs out than is the owners responsibility to pay for the repair. Shame on toyota. Instead of spending so much time in learning how to avoid doing the right thing they should concentrate on doing the responsible thing. Toyota you lost a loyal customer. Sincerely
The ABS light on my 2008 toyota camry came on monday, june 24th. The AC started blowing warm air, and the RPM and temperature gauges started fluttering. Stadium toyota in tampa, fl had me bring it in and diagnosed that the ABS actuator had gone out. This backfeeds electricity into the entire vehicle. I did some research online and have found this is a fairly common problem on toyotas. I have to pay $2300 for the repair, which is for a computer of which I had nothing to do with it malfunctioning. The ABS is obviously one of the most important features, and I can't imagine everyone can afford it. Is toyota setting up the roads to be filled with vehicles without ABS?
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact stated that the brake calipers malfunctioned due to the sudden acceleration. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the brake calipers repaired. After the brake calipers were repaired the vehicle continued to accelerate without warning. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer could not duplicate the acceleration issue. In addition, the engine completely failed due to a fracture in the water pump, also causing all of the electric components to malfunction. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Going down the straight part of a steep hill just prior to a curve, went to use the brakes but they didn't respond. Car kept speeding up so I kept foot on the brakes and attempted to turn the wheel to the right for the curve, but car wouldn't slow down so I kept brake pressed down and ended up crashing into a curb and tree.
2008 toyota camry. Consumer states accident occurred due to tire blow out and brake failure
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.
2008 toyota camry. Consumer writes in regards to all four tires rims(wheels) rusting *tgw the consumer also stated the accelerator peal would stick at times and the brakes would lock up.
2008 new camry brake and rotor failed at 28000mile less than 3 years during warranty period. 7000 mile alignment failure, always turn one side on freeway when not holding steer. Checked by dealer, nothing was done. 28000 miles right brake cut into rotor. Repaired. However, brake still wear quickly. Alignment service solved this problem. Refuse to reimburse the cost because they did not do anything at 7000mile alignment issue, what is a joke. If this did something, this failure would not happen.
Driven on e. Fordham road in the bronx, ny the vehicle in front has a sadden stop, I push the brake and no respond on time, so I hit the vehicle in front of me and the air bag no deployed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH and as the brakes were applied, the vehicle began to abnormally shake and vibrate violently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the front brakes were replaced and the front rotors were resurfaced yet the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the front brakes and rotors were replaced. The VIN was available. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that she purchased her vehicle 25 days ago and the front brake rotors failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that she had to pay for the repairs. The toyota manufacturer was not notified. The failure and current mileages were 50,000.
Car : 2008 toyota camry le, 30k miles still under factory warranty problem : unintended sudden braking after toyota's recall description: I am owner of 2008 toyota camry le. My car experienced an unintended acceleration problem once. Local toyota dealer applied recall to fix this issue. Now my car applies unintended brakes. This has happened 3 times in last 15 days, each of the symptoms described below 1) trying to coast to stop, car was going at 50mph, as soon as I step foot off pedal, car slowed drastically, brake light didn't come on but car reduce speed from 50mph to 35mph and kept on reducing. Note that I never pressed brake pedal but brakes were applied automatically to wheels. This happened twice. 2) trying to merge into freeway, speed between 45-50mph & trying to accelerate, suddenly lost speed from 50 to 40mph in matter of 2 seconds, my foot was on accelerator all the time. We were almost rear ended by vehicle following us, I request you to look into this cars stopping by themselves are equally as bad as cars accelerating by themselves. We have experienced first hand when we were almost rearended by a car. Kindly look into this.
Sudden acceleration and brake problems.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dealer reprogrammed the computer system for recall 10v017000 (vehicle speed control, accelerator pedal). He also noticed that the brake system was not functioning properly after the recall repair was performed. The contact was driving approximately 75 MPH when all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the brakes failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The current mileage was approximately 93,000. Updated 05/11/10.
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