53 problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2003 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Toyota Camry based on all problems reported for the 2003 Camry.
Approaching intersection the traffic light changed and attempting to stop vehicle, the brake pedal went to the floor board, but the vehicle did not stop before impact with another vehicle. Speed at impact was approx. 20 mph and neither airbag deployed. Just recently had vehicle at dealership to have soft brake pedal checked, and was told of similar complaints concerning problem.
Consumer complained about a brake problem since she purchased the vehicle. When applying the brakes vehicle surged forward. Then, brakes would not stop the vehicle. She told dealer about this problem, and they could not duplicate the problem. Consumer indicated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle.
When applying the brake pedal it would proceed to the floor and continued to accelerate. The vehicle surged forward and crashed into a building. The consumer stated the brakes were soft.
My wife recently purchased a 2003 Camry le and has an issue with the braking on the vehicle. In our opinions there is excessive pedal travel before the braking systems starts to engage and you must press the brake pedal practically to the floor in order to stop. As a result, my wife nearly had two accidents during sudden stops. We brought the car back to the dealer and their assessment was that the brakes are fine and we must get used to them.
The brake pedal will plunge to floor mat. The pedal height was very low, pumping pedal increases the height. The car will stop, continued pressure causes pedal to drop to floor. When the engine was off, the pedal would touch the floor. When the engine was running the pedal was about one quarter inch from the floor.
Brake pedal of 2003 Toyota Camry goes to the floor! dealer says they have had numerous complaints but corporate says that's normal. I feel it's dangerous especially to short drivers. This car is brand new and I have driven four other Camry's, a 2002 and 3-2003 s. The dealer says this has been happening in the newer body style but "there's nothing wrong with it. " 8jb.
Consumer noticed that when depressing the brakes pedal it traveled to the floorboard. The manufacturer had been contacted. The vehicle had travel time on the pedal about one inch and spongy. Dealer stated all 2002's and 2003's had that problem.
While driving at 40 mph, and when depressing the brakes vehicle did not slow down enough to avoid a collision. Consumer's vehicle was involved in a rear end collision. There were no injuries reported. However, consumer was cited. Vehicle had been to the dealer twice concerning the brakes. Dealer would simply remove the rust and do nothing else.
Abs braking system on 2003 Toyota Camry le. After reading the NHTSA's February 4, 2010 release about your investigation into Toyota prius' allegations of momentary loss of braking capability while traveling over an uneven road surface, pothole or bump, I finally felt vindicated, albeit I still have a problem. My 2003 Toyota Camry le has had the same type of braking problem since I purchased it April 2003 from the Toyota dealership in delta, CO. Whenever I was braking to turn a corner or slow down going straight ahead, if I hit a bump or pothole the brake pedal would shudder, the pedal decreases and I lose my brakes! I have to start pumping the brake pedal immediately to get the brakes to work. One time recently, my brake pedal went to the floor and I had to slow down with the help of my emergency brake which didn't really work that well. And I was going slowly at the time. I took the car back to the delta, colorado Toyota dealership shortly after my purchasing the car, however, as you can imagine, they found no problem with the abs braking system. Can you guys help me? I am not looking for revenge against Toyota, my whole family save one person, drives Toyotas. I just want brakes that work correctly. Thank you for any help you can provide me.
Complaint having driven a Toyota and had the problems that's in the news today.
Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
Gas tank thump when starting from stop. Slight thump and heavy thump all depends how much fuel in tank. Suspension bolts tightened to factory specs. Parking brake out of adjustment coming up to high hard holding on hill and brake pedal to soft.
I had backed out of parking space. When I put 2003 Toyota Camry in drive, it surged forward. I braked but the vehicle accelerated. I depressed brake fully, nonetheless the car accelerated uncontrollably and very quickly. Vehicle only stopped by violent collision with two parked vehicles and cement blocks. Only good fortune prevented deaths of any passers by. Witnesses observed my foot fully on the depressed brake pedal as the car was at rest after the accident.
I am very concerned with the brakes on my '03 Camry le. When continued or strong pressure is applied to the brakes the pedal goes to the floor. On said date I rear-ended someone because of this deficit. Toyota legal got involved and said it was 'normal'. The braking system is very dangerous & misleading!.
Vehicle was at a complete stop. Consumer had their foot on the brakes, and the pedal went all the way to the floor. Consumer feels that the pedal are too soft. The dealership indicated that they were having problem with this model/year brakes, and thinks the cause is the master cyclinder. Ph.
Inquiry regarding why no investigation or recall has been done regarding brakes for 2003 Toyota Camry.
Brakes do not react unless pressed to the floor. The consumer had taken the vehicle to two different Toyota dealerships where they suggested that the brakes were normal. The owner's manual stated that the minimum pedal clearance when depressed with force of 110 foot pounds with the engine running should be 2. 5 inches. The consumer found that the brake measurement was 0. 5 inches. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that they didn't have the means to test the required pedal specification.
The vehicle experienced brake problems.