Brakes Failed problems of the 2005 Toyota Camry

2005 Toyota Camry, brakes didn't work while going over a pothole. This has happened to me at least 3 times. Used brakes to reduce speed due to pothole and brakes failed.

The contact owned a 2005 Toyota Camry. While driving 25 mph, the contact had to exert excessive pressure to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The brake pedal extended to the floor before the vehicle could be stopped. She pumped the brakes and they returned to normal. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was no brake failure. The contact returned to the dealer three times, but they could not find any failures. Two weeks ago, the vehicle would not stop when the brakes were applied. She pumped the brakes twice and they returned to normal. She refused to drive the vehicle anymore and returned it to the dealer. The contact purchased a new vehicle. The failure mileage was 35,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that for the past year the vehicle has experienced braking problems similar to the 2010 Toyota prius. The approximate failure mileage was 25 mph. The brakes failed whenever the vehicle was driven over a speed bump or uneven pavement. The failure mileage was 45000. The current mileage was 60000.

We are writing to express our discomfort and disappointment with our 2005 Camry. This is the third Camry that we have owned, and until now, we have been exceptionally pleased with all of them from the style, the performance, as well as the maintenance. On December 23, 2009, while attempting to park, the car lurched forward, accelerated, hit a parked vehicle, and upon my (lillie) trying to apply the brakes, the pedal went all the way to the floor, and thus the brakes did not catch. I managed to maneuver the car to an empty lot and bring it to a stop. There were two other people in the car with me including a child. I was distraught. Of course, damage was done to both vehicles. When my husband arrived, he tried the brakes, and they did not catch. After reporting this incident to the insurance company, we called the local Toyota dealer to tow it in to be checked. The brakes were tested, and according to the mechanical department, there was no problem found at this time. Unfortunately, this was not the first accident with the brakes failing. Shortly after purchasing the car in August of 2005, and again attempting to park, the vehicle lurched forward and went through the wall of a local restaurant. Fortunately, the restaurant was closed, and no one was injured, however, extensive damage was done to both the car and the restaurant. I was sure the brakes failed, but thinking this was probably unusual, I convinced myself that perhaps since the car was new, I was not quite accustomed to the performance of the brakes. It was not until this happened again, that I knew the brakes had certainly failed. These were two frightening, expensive experiences. The first one was reported to the police. Both were reported to our insurance. James & lillie wilson.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle failed to slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. The brake pedal was pumped several times before the vehicle came to a complete stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, but they could not duplicate the failure. On separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer without resolutions. Recently, the brakes failed and caused a crash. The driver of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries. A police report was filed. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 42,537 and current mileage was 43,300.

In July 2008 I was pulling my 2005 Toyota Camry into a parking spot and hit a steel fence (which prevented me from hitting a brick wall). I reported to geico that my brakes failed. A witness said that my foot probably slipped off the brake, because my tires were spinning and there was the smell of burnt rubber. I looked down through the steering wheel and my foot was on the brake. The brakes were fine. I believe my car (which I rarely drive anymore out of fear) should be included in the recall and should be repaired. I reported this to Toyota customer service, but all they could do was "file the report". There must be other 2005 Camrys affected. This is my 3rd and last Toyota.

2005 Toyota Camry 4-cyl le with soft/spongy brake especially at highway speed, the brake goes down all the way almost to floorboard. Toyota motors insists it's normal & won't fix it. Already lost arbitration. Already had accident when brakes failed to engage as it should at 65 mph with damage of about $500. 00. Please go to autobytel. Com & other Toyota owner websites for more brake problems. My case #200602070910 with Toyota motors.

: the contact stated there was a complete lack of brake pressure when the brakes were applied at 20 mph. The emergency brake was used to slow the vehicle enough to reach a residence safely. From there the vehicle was towed to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the problem, therefore no repairs were made. Brakes traveled all the way to the floor in ordr to activate the brakes. Vehicle has been towed twice to the dealer for brake failure. Vehicle was test again for brake failure on March 20, 2006 and no problem was found.

I had the same exact problem that I'm reading about in the Toyota prius (brief brake failure at slow speeds on wet or uneven surfaces) in a 2005 Camry. I brought it to the dealer, who would not acknowledge the problem, telling me that the brakes "conformed to standards. " so I don't believe any talk from Toyota that the problem is some kind of design flaw limited to the prius.

Brakes failed causing car to roll into intersection. Car was then hit by truck. Make of car is 2005 Camry le with 10,000 miles. Se Toyota claims there is nothing wrong with the car even though there are numerous complaints of the same problem listed on autobytel. Com . Generally this make of car has "mushy" brakes, but even the police investigator commented the brakes were unsafe.

I'm concerned the Toyota braking issues go deeper than late model prius. My 2005 Camry le v6 exhibits similar characteristics as being described today - brake failure when driving over uneven, irregular or rough pavement. When this occurs, the brake pedal stiffens and braking action ceases. I've learned to press down v-e-r-y hard on the pedal during this intermittent behavior. Had taken to the dealer more than once. The complaint along with harsh shifting of the transmission which manifests in the engine over-revving while not actually engaging into any gear, then the transmission finally engages making the vehicle go further/faster than desired/anticipated. Toyota indicated the issues were "an operational characteristic of the vehicle", being dismissive in their response demonstrating a corporate culture of arrogance. Have spoken with Toyota service managers in henderson, nv, santa monica and thousand oaks, CA the transmission and they all have similar responses. . . Rolling their eyes toward the sky and lamenting, "ohhh, that v6 Camry transmission" as if some sort of factory 'inside joke'. These are clearly known issues the factory has chosen to do nothing about, thus the service manager's hands are tied. (had been extremely pleased with my former '95 Camry to the tune of 300,000 miles. ) it's disappointing Toyota has ceased to be the honorable company they once were.