Brake Drum Wheel Cylinder Problems of Toyota Camry

New 2018 Camry se with 458 miles, 4 cylinder/8 speed automatic transmission. Car hesitates when accelerating and cannot seem to find the correct gear. Most noticeable between 1st and 3rd gears. Also, dynamic braking support put me in a dead stop as I was trying to depart the lane to avoid a front and rear end collision. I had already applied enough manual brake but wanted to quickly accelerate out of the lane to create space. This automatic dead stop due to the dynamic braking system was a scary surprise that nearly caused a pile up. Toyota needs to recognize these issues.

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My 6-cylinder Camry xle was wrecked in an accident because the brakes failed the pedal would not depress. The Camry was serviced regularly at a Toyota dealer. It had less than 49,000 miles on it and was in excellent condition. At the time of the accident, the road, weather, and visibility were good. I wasn't speeding, texting, phoning, eating, drinking, or being distracted from driving in any way. There was only one cause for the accident the brake pedal would not depress. Only seconds before I used the brake twice at low speeds. It was not human error. It was mechanical failure. Other cases involving the Camry 2007 have been reported on the u. S. Department of transportation, national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) complaint web portal, edmunds. Com and carcomplaints. Com. Similar to the other incidents, there was no warning; I had applied my brakes at stops only seconds earlier. It was a harrowing experience. I couldn't stop for a red light and crashed with another car. I saw the red light with plenty of time to stop if only the brakes had worked! I and the other driver walked away, but my car was totaled and the other driver's car was damaged. Similar to the other incidents, Toyota could not detect or replicate the problem. But that does not mean it didn't exist. This is a very dangerous situation that must be addressed. It is my opinion that Toyota should issue a recall to the public. I've talked to a couple of master mechanics and they quickly replied that the problem was a power brake assist failure. Despite my phone calls to Toyota's north american headquarters and ultimately a letter to the ceo, Toyota denied responsibility and my claim.

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Consumers 2003 Toyota Camry has brake problems, water leaks in the trunk and gas reservoir, doors do not close properly releasing air into the driver side door. Smoke would emit from the exhaust on cold starts. The engine valve stem seals were replaced due to loss of tension and oil was leaking into the cylinders. The strut supports were replaced due them being worn. The power steering rack was leaking, the engine mount was cracked and the battery was leaking. The consumer also stated there was a vibration coming from the brakes when they were applied. There was a hole in the dashboard. Updated 04/223/10.

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I drive a 2002 Toyota Camry xle 4 cylinder car. Ever since we bought it, it had problems braking when over an irregular surface like potholes, manholes etc. Recent reports on Toyota prius braking issues sounds very similar to what I experience on my car. I read on blogs online that other 2002 Camry xle owners reported the same. I thought this was pretty normal at first, but not anymore. The car jerks for couple of seconds when I try to brake over irregular surfaces, the abs kicks in and you lose control for couple of seconds. Please investigate this matter with seriousness. I think this is a very important safety issue. Thank you.

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I have a 2002 Toyota Camry xle with a 4 cylinder engine. The anti lock brakes have never really engaged properly when braking even moderately on any uneven surface, such as rippled pavement, railroad tracks or smaller pavement irregularities. The pedal feel is very light and you need to really brake quite hard to get the brakes to engage. This situation cases a very long stopping distance and with a very weak and dangerous braking effect. It is almost as if there is very little braking action when trying to stop on the uneven road surface. The braking effect is better, but not as strong as it should be on normal road conditions. I have always maintained the car to the manufacturer's recommended level and have asked about this braking issue on several occasions. The dealer has said that the brakes perform properly. I think this may be a computer related system issue and needs to be examined. Please note that this is not a single instance occurrence. This has happened at least 5 or 6 times since I purchased the car new in June 2002. It is a very disconcerting feeling when trying to brake and the car just doesn't respond as it should. We have 4 other cars in our family, two hondas (accord and odyssey), a Toyota corolla and a Nissan altima. None of those cars have any such braking issues. I can get you the VIN ,but do not have it as I am filling out this form.

Wife turned into our driveway which slopes down (10 - 20 degrees) as she has been doing for the last 20+ years with her foot on the brake. The pavement was dry. The brakes failed to stopped the car. She veered left to avoid going over a 20 foot embankment at the end of our driveway and crashed into a stone wall. Based on the angle of impact the car rolled over onto its roof. Air bags did not inflate. My wife remained suspended by the seat belt upside down until emergency forces arrived. She sustained multiple bruises and chest pains attributed to the seat belt. If she had gone over the embankment only god knows what the extent of her injuries would have been. New tires had been installed on the car (front wheels) during June 2008 at which time the front brakes were also checked for wear by an auto mechanic. The car was "totaled" as a result of the accident. Subsequently I checked the brake fluid in the car (after the accident); the brake cylinder was full. Further, the Toyota Camry is equipped with brake wear indicators. No indication (sound) of excess wear was given prior to the accident. My wife is adamant she had her foot on the brake pedal. I surmise two things could have happened: 1. The brakes failed completely and gravity acceleration down the driveway contributed to the car's speed and subsequent impact; or 2. The car surged due to a failure of the electronic throttle control (etc) in which application of the brakes was inadequate to stopped the car. Based on prior NHTSA complaints/actions (ref NHTSA action numbers pe04021; dp05002; and dp06003) and the similarity of circumstances, I believe the etc failed. I recommend the NHTSA and Toyota take action to remedy this unsafe situation.

My 2002 Camry began "lurching" approx. 2 years ago. We have taken it for service 5 times, to no avail. We replaced spark plugs, a sensor and were told by one dealer that it was jumping from cylinder to cylinder, but they could not find the source of the problem. Two other visits to 2 separate dealers were unsuccessful in experiencing the problem during test drives. They even had a regional manager come and check it out. They said they have never seen this problem before and could not diagnose it. It happens inconsistently when cruising at lower speeds and again at higher speeds. Sometimes it is worse than others and then it goes days without happening. I am now concerned that it may be a safety issue connected to the gas pedal and would like to know what the problem is and have it corrected. I have also experienced issues when braking when going downhill on a bumpy surface. This has happened since I had the car. When I reported it to the dealer, they told me it was just the way the disc brakes work, but it was scary - feels like you don't have control over the car. We have been loyal Toyota owners for many years due to their history of quality, reliable cars, but have concerns now. Please let me know what can be done to help us with these issues. Thank you. Approx. Incident dates below are not accurate. It has been an ongoing problem for 2 or 3 years.

Brakes on the 2002 to present Camrys, I have changed the whole systems out, and I keep telling tech suport that the fluid drains back into the mastercylinder from the line that loops up on non abs systems, the lines leak on the abs sysem due to under tighting. They tell us that the system was made to be soft from complaints of previous owners this is on 02 and present. I see all the below but why wait berfore someone gets killed,somthing needs to be done now. I work at a Toyota dealership for 12 years now and this keeps getting shoved under the rug, the design is a defect in it self. At least do this test, drive a 02- 04 Camry non abs, 2az eng 4 cyl, find a safe road, running about50- 80, slam on the brakes, to the floor they go. Hope nothing is in front of you. May not do it on every one. Find one that will ,then bleed them, still soft but will stop better,wait awhile then try it again, to the floor they go. Sorry about the fake name and all but I woulden be working at Toyota or any dearlership very long reporting somthing like this. Call me a rat if you like but then say,maybe he is just thinking about me and my loved ones. Please don't let this turn into a firestone thing.

When brake pedal was applied, it felt like enough pressure was not being applied. Brakes would grab and release. Dealer has been contacted. The original rear wheel cylinders were 3/4" and needed to be replaced with 7/8".

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Rear wheel cylinder failed.

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Rear wheel cylinder brake kit repair. Yh.

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.