27 problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1998 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving insured first noticed smoke and it appears that fire began in engine compartment, then lost control of brakes. Claim # 33-0210-256.
Brake failure resulted in a serious accident and injury. Yh.
Claim number 32-v073-594 - as consumer was leaving mobile station to have vehicle service for an oil change the brakes failed.
Brakes make grinding and clunking noise. Yh.
Brakes make a grinding noise. Also, had TSB stating brake pads had too much metallic contents. Took vehicle to dealer, and had rotors repaired, problem still occurred. Front brakes and rotors kept wearing prematurely. After consumer had the problem fixed,the front brakes still groan.
Car came to full stop and with foot on brakes the car made a grinding noise, and then vehicle moved forward . Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer. Been having brakes problem since mileage at 217.
Brakes squeaking. Yh.
Brakes failed on three occasions.
When applying the brakes and stopping to turn a corner there is a loud noise coming from the brakes. The pedal is soft, and if the brakes don't stop the vehicle driver has to press the brakes again until can get the vehicle to come to a stop. The dealer said there was no problem with the brakes.
Brakes failed. Mjs.
Brake update kit.
On three occasions brakes failed. On one incident brakes failed causing collision.
Brakes failed.
Brakes failed. Yh.
Brakes make noise. Yh.
Brakes makes rough noise. Yh.
Brakes experiencing noise since purchase.
Brakes make noise and experience extended stopping distances. Yh.
Brakes experiencing "grinding" noises.
Poor braking system and suspension; disappointing first Toyota buy.
Brakes squeal.
Brake kit failed.
Brakes make squeaking noise. Yh.
Brakes continually make noise.
When making a sudden stop brakes will experience a longer stopping distance intermittently. Dealer cannot determine defect. Dealer would make so called adjustments, however would not remedy the problem, a brake specialist detected brake problem, but could not find the exact problem, consumer feels brakes are unmatching parts or something along those lines that does not allow for repair, the dealer has adjusted rear brakes, replaced brake pads, machined rotors, replaced rear wheel cylinders. Consumer states vehicle is too low to the ground, vehicle would scrape the ground while entering and exiting driveway that had a very small peak, dealer stated strusts were fine, consumer feels struts are defective. Vehicle has a loud engine noise and idles high on a cold start, dealer adjusted the timing belt. Left sun visor is loose, dealer tightened, visor mirrors were crackedm dealer replaced. Air conditioner has an odor when in use. Tires keep losing air, found tires were missing a valve stem. Engine light illuminated, dealer replaced air fuel sensor, engine stalls at times when starting, deale replaced the iac valve. Right headlamp is dim, dealer ordered new bulb assembly, bulb shorted. Consumer contacted previous owner of vehicle who stated that there were many brake problem that the dealer could not fix, manufacturer told her that some of these vehicles were made with an ill fitting part that would eventually be recalled, previous owner had returned vehicle due to these brake problems, when current owner bought vehicle Toyota hid the fact that vehicle was leased and that it had experienced these brake problems.
When applying the brakes the brakes makes a loud noise, and after a couple of seconds the brake pedal drops to the floor. Dealer has not seen.
Front brakes make rumbling noise after being fixed for the same problem due to excessive pressure. Yh.