2002 Toyota Camry
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Vehicle speed control is the leading concern among 1,039 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 25 Camry model years with reports.
Of the 2002 reports, 275 involved a crash and 20 involved a fire. 146 people were injured and 13 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, side/windowJul 13, 2004
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAGS (CSA), ONE OR BOTH OF THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY BE TWISTED NEAR THE INFLATOR DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY.
IF THIS OCCURS, THE CSA MAY NOT DEPLOY RAPIDLY ENOUGH WHEN ACTIVATED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THIS MAY RESULT IN FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INTENDED HEAD PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CSAS AND REPLACE THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 04V346000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalDec 11, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-SPOKE STYLE STEERING WHEEL. DURING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE BOTTOM SEAM OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE COVER (HORN PAD) COULD BE TORN AWAY ALLOWING THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE COVER TO COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THE AIR BAG MODULE.
IF THIS SHOULD OCCUR, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE DETACHED BOTTOM PORTION MAY STRIKE THE DRIVER CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-888-333-9376.
Campaign 01V372000 on NHTSA.gov
TiresOct 1, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL TOURING TIRES, P205-65R15 92S, INSTALLED AT THE PORTS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. THE INCORRECT TIRES WERE INSTALLED ON VEHICLES THAT HAD DAMAGED TIRES. THE TIRES WERE DAMAGED DURING A PORT UPGRADE TO ALUMINUM WHEELS.
THE TIRES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE SPEED RATING FOR THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM SPEED RATING (112 MPH), POSSIBLE TIRE FAILURE COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FIVE TIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 13, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 01V302000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalSep 25, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INCOMPLETE DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COULD OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY. BOTH OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE AND ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. THIS CAMPAIGN IS 100% COMPLETED. BOTH OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND THEIR VEHICLES REPAIRED.
Campaign 01V306000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: service brakes
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Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 21, 2004
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ON MY 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY, THE CAR CONTINUES TO LUNGE FORWARD. I ALMOST HIT A SCHOOL BUS THIS MORNING.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Apr 1, 2004
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED 6 TIMES SINCE OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER, WHO COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *MR SEE VOQ 10063541. *DSY
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Mar 26, 2004
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND BRAKES DIDN'T RESPOND WHEN PRESSED. (NAR) *PH *CB UPDATED 7/5/12 *CN UPDATED 07/12/12. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Equipment, Mar 23, 2004
I HAVE A 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT I USE FOR NORMAL DRIVING. AT 12000 MILES THE CAR STARTED VIBRATING WHEN BRAKING. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT ROTOR WAS WARPED AND REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES AND TURNED THE ROTORS AT MY EXPENSE($250). NOW, AT 29000 MILES AND A LITTLE OVER A YEAR LATER, I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 19, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH, I PLACED MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN A BIT. THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN, INSTEAD IT SPEED UP TO ABOUT 75 MPH. I HIT THE BRAKES HARDER, BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. *AK I QUICKLY PULLED ON THE HAND BRAKE AND SHIFTED THE GEAR TO PARK, THEN SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. I HADE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A TOYOTA DEALER. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, SO THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO MAKE A REPAIR. I HAVE ALSO FILED A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 18, 2004
BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WHEN DEPRESSED. THIS RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER RUNNING A STOP SIGN. DEALERSHIP WILL BE CONTACTED. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN BY THEIR SON.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 10, 2004
CONSUMER WILL PROVIDE DETAILS INFORMATION ON THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 10, 2004, crash
WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH AND ENTERING A TURN LANE CONSUMER PRESSED THE BRAKES AND VEHICLE NEVER SLOWED DOWN. BUT, SURGED FORWARD, AND COLLIDED WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THERE IS A FEDERAL INVESTIGATION CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 9, 2004, crash
WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO A ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 9, 2004
WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED PEDAL FLUTTERS, AND IT FEELS LIKE THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. *AK
Service brakes, Air, Mar 5, 2004, crash
2002 TOYOTA CAMRY BRAKE FAILURE. I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES AN HOUR WHEN A CAR ENTERED THE LANE TWO CARS AHEAD OF ME. AS THEY STEPPED ON THEIR BRAKES, I ALSO DID. ONLY MY BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY AND THE CAR STARTED TO SKID OUT OF CONTROL. THE CONDITIONS WERE DRY. I WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER CAR - CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY RIGHT FRONT SECTION OF THE CAR. I CALLED THE TOYOTA BODY SHOP TODAY WHO TOLD ME THAT THEY FOUND NO PROBLEM IN THE ABS SYSTEM. I WILL NOT DRIVE THIS CAR AGAIN UNTIL I AM ABSOLUTELY SURE THEY DISCOVER WHY MY BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 24, 2004, crash
ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS BRAKES FAILED. ON 12/1/2003, WHILE DRIVING UPHILL, BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED, AND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE BUMPED THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. ON 1/27/2004, WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL, BRAKES FAILED. VEHICLE WENT ONTO A SMALL INCLINE AND SLOWED DOWN, AND BRAKES STARTED TO OPERATE AGAIN. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *MR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 19, 2004
VEHICLE HAS A VERY LOW BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN APPLIED IT STOPPED BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. *LA THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE BRAKES WERE NORMAL. THE DRUMS WERE CLEANED. HOWEVER THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER ALSO HAS A SECOND 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY VIN# [XXX] WITH THE SAME BRAKE ISSUE. *JB INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 6, 2004
2002 TOYOTA CAMRY SE V6, WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES THEY WILL NOT STOP THE CAR IN THE SAME AMOUNT OF DISTANCE EACH TIME. EVERY TIME WHEN THE BRAKES ARE HAVING PROBLEMS, IT TAKES TWICE ARE FAR TO STOP THE CAR AS NORMAL. MY WIFE AND I JUST SIGNED UP TO TAKE AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS CLASS SO THAT WHEN THE BRAKES FAIL AGAIN, WE WILL BE MORE PREPARED TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION TO AVOID A WRECK WITH OUR 2 CHILDREN IN THE CAR. THE CAR HAS BEEN LEFT AT THE DEALERSHIP 10 TIMES JUST FOR THE BRAKES . THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED WITH THE DEALER 2 TIMES, BUT THEY ARE CELLULOSE AS TO THE ORIGIN OF THE PROBLEM . THE DEALERSHIP IS AFFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR MORE THAN A FEW MILES AT A TIME, BECAUSE THEY SAID THEY "DO NOT WANT TO WRECK THE CAR". THAT IS MY POINT EXACTLY!!!! I CALLED SOUTHEAST TOYOTA, CASE #200308050397, SHE SAID IF THE DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM EACH TIME, THAT THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM. SE TOYOTA TOLD THE DEALER TO " QUIT LOOKING AT THE CAR FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS". THAT WAS A STATEMENT THE SERVICE MGR WOULD NOT GIVE TO ME IN WRITING!! IT IS NOW FAILING MORE OFTEN . I AM AFRAID FOR MY WIFE AND KIDS TO BE IN THE CAR AT ALL . I WILL BE FILING FOR ARBITRAION VERY SOON. AFTER THIS I WILL NEVER DRIVE ANOTHER TOYOTA. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM TOYOTA, ON A PROBLEM AS MAJOR AS BRAKES , LACKS ANY CONCERN AT ALL. I HOPE TOYOTA FINDS THE PROBLEM BEFORE ANYONE ELSE GETS HURT!!!!!!!!!!JW . *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel system, Other, Power train, Air bags, Structure, Seats, Jan 17, 2004
1. LOUD CREAKING AND RATTLES: AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS AT REPAIRS, THE PROBLEM FINALLY TURNED OUT TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THEY LEFT PLASTIC ASSEMBLY GUIDES IN PLACE, WHICH THEY HAD TO REMOVE BY REMOVING THE WINDOW AGAIN (THIS WAS A SUPER SECRET SERVICE BULLETIN THAT WAS DIVULGED ONLY WHEN THE CUSTOMER ENGINEER FOR NEW ENGLAND SHOWED UP). BUT HE DEALERSHIP MANAGED TO CHIP THE PAINT IN THE PROCESS, REQUIRING THE ROOF TO BE REPAINTED. ONCE THE CREAK WAS GONE, THE INTERIOR RATTLES WERE UNBEARABLE FROM ALL THE QUALITY WORK COMPLETED. 2. TRANSMISSION ISSUE: I'VE BEEN ASSURED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER AT ME DEALERSHIP THAT IT IS NORMAL THE TRANSMISSION TAKE AT LEAST A MILE SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR WHEN BELOW 30F AND TO A LESSER DEGREE DURING WARM WEATHER. THE CAR WON'T SHIFT INTO THIRD OR OVERDRIVEN UNTIL AFTER LEAST 1-2 MINUTE OF DRIVING, NO MATTER WHAT SPEED. 3. TRANSMISSION ISSUE: WHEN LIFTING OFF THE THROTTLE FROM 60 TO 55MPH ON A DOWNHILL, THERE'S A "HITCH" OR BUCKING WHERE THE TRANSMISSION ABRUPTLY CATCHES, THEN RELEASES. ALMOST LIKE IT DOWN SHIFTING, BUT IT STOPS HALF WAY. THIS HAS BEEN AN ANNOYING PROBLEM SINCE DAY ONE. THE BUCKING PROBLEM IS ANNOYING AND PROBLEMATIC. IT WAS SOLVED BY RESET THE COMPUTER AND SHOWED UP AGAIN AT 42,000 MILES. THEY ARE BLAMING IT ON THE ADAPTIVE MICRO-PROCESSOR AND MY DRIVING STYLE. (WARRANTY) 4. DOOR RATTLES: DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS RATTLE/TICK WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. I ASKED THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT WAS LET GO ABOUT THE RATTLE, AND HE EXPLAINED IT'S NORMAL FOR NEW CAMRY'S TO HAVE THE DOORS MAKE THAT MAKE NOISE. CONSTANT USE OF SILICONE WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALERSHIP. 5. AIRBAG RECALL 6. PASSENGER SEAT REPLACEMENT DUE TO POOR CONSTRUCTION AND SQUEAKING 7. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FOR DEFECTIVE CHARCOAL CANISTER 8. WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS 9. PEALING CHROME ON PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE. (WARRANTY) 10. FLAKING PAINT ON EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES. * CB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Jan 13, 2004
CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DESIGNED TOO BIG. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO MOVE FOOT FROM THE GAS TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THEIR SHOE SOLE GOT CAUGHT UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO APPLY THE GAS PEDAL INADVERTENTLY. *AK *MR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 28, 2003
BRAKES(ABS) ARE MUSHY AND PEDAL TRAVELS SO FAR DOWN I FEEL IT TAKES A LONGER TIME TO STOP THE CAR. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE BUT WAS TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL WITH THE 2002'S CAMRY. THEY ADJUSTED THE BRAKES BUT IT MADE NO DIFFERENCE. I TOOK OTHER 2002 CAMRY'S OUT FOR A TEST DRIVE ONLY TO FIND THERE BRAKES THE SAME. I HAVE DRIVEN SEVERAL TOYATO'S OVER THE YEARS AND NEVER HAD BRAKES LIKE THE 2002 CAMRY. I CAN'T AFFORD TO SELL THE CAR AO WOULD LIKE THE PROBLEM SOLVED AS I FEEL THIS WILL PROBALY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IN THE FUTURE. THANKS MR. WAGNER. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Oct 5, 2003
KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION WHEN CAR IS IN DRIVE. IGNITION DEFECT COULD CAUSE THE CAR TO ROLL AND STRIKE ANOTHER CAR OR A PERSON WHEN UNATTENDED. THE IS THE SECOND SERIOUS MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT ON THIS CAR. THIS IS THE SAME NEW CAR THAT HAS INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURES OF HYDRAULIC ABS IN UNDER 15,000, CAUSING CAR TO GO THROUGH STOPS THREE TIMES. PLEASE SEE COMPLAINT # 10018667. IMPOSSIBLE TO GET MANUFACTURE TO ASSIST DESPITE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. BUYER BEWARE. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 4, 2003
ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, I'VE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THE FIRST TWO INCIDENTS WERE ON SNOWY AND RAINY ROADWAYS, SO I FIGURED IT WAS THE ROAD CONDITIONS THAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. THE THIRD TIME I WAS ON IDEAL ROAD CONDITIONS, INCLUDING NO SAND ON THE ROADWAY. I BRAKED AS USUAL BUT THE CAR DID NOT STOP IN THE NORMAL DISTANCE AND CONTINUED TO TRAVEL LONGER THAN THE NORMAL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. IT HAPPENED FOR THE FOURTH TIME ON MY REGULAR ROUTE TO WORK. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AS USUAL AND THE BRAKES ENGAGED, BUT DID NOT HOLD. I WAS NEITHER SLIDING NOR SKIDDING, BUT CONTINUED TO TRAVEL ALONG AT ABOUT THE SAME RATE OF SPEED. SINCE I WAS COMING TO A MAJOR ROADWAY, I WAS FORCED TO PUT IT IN PARK TO STOP THE CAR OR I WOULD HAVE EASILY TRAVELED ACROSS TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AGAIN. THEY INSPECTED IT ALL OVER AND SAID THIS IS NORMAL FOR ABS BRAKES. *LA
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 17, 2003
I DRIVE A 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY LE PURCHASED AUGUST 2002, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SOMETIMES WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKE MY FOOT ALSO PRESSES THE GAS PEDAL AND THE CAR JUMPS FORWARD A FEW FEET BEFORE I REGAIN CONTROL AND STOP IT. THE BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER AND/OR THEIR HEIGHT FROM THE FLOOR OR RANGE OF MOTION ARE BAD. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 50 YEARS, HAVEN'T HAD THIS PROBLEM SIGNIFICANTLY BEFORE. MY LAST CAR WAS A '92 FORD TAURUS - HAD NO SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH IT. I AM TALL, HAVE BIG FEET - SIZE 12 OR 13 SHOES. I AM AFRAID I MIGHT ACCIDENTALLY HIT A PEDESTRIAN WHO STEPPED IN FRONT OF MY CAR, OR BUMP INTO ANOTHER CAR WHEN I AM MOVING BACK AND FORTH WHILE PARKING OR TURNING IN TIGHT LOCATIONS. OTHERWISE THE CAR IS GOOD, BUT THIS PROBLEM IS BAD ENOUGH THAT I WOULD BUY ANOTHER CAR NOW IF THE LOSS FROM ONE YEAR'S DEPRECIATION WAS NOT AS HIGH. YOU (NHTSA) MIGHT HAVE STATISTICS THAT WOULD PERMIT YOU TO CHECK THIS OUT, THEN GET TOYOTA TO REDESIGN THE PEDALS. *JB
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Other or unspecified, Sep 12, 2003
MY 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY HAS BRAKING SYSTEM THAT DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. FIND EVERY TIME I GO TO STOP BRAKING SYSTEM DOES NOT STOP AND PERFORM PROPERLY. FIND CAR DOES NOT PERFORM PROPERLY IN RAIN AND SNOW AND SKIDS OUT IN THIS TYPE OF WEATHER. NOTE HAVE CONTACTED DEALERSHIP ALONG WITH MANUFACTURER TO NOTIFY THEM OF MY COMPLAINT WITH NO AVAIL. *PH
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 28, 2003
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WERE GROOVED AFTER 4000 MILES OF USE. DEALERSHIP TURNED ROTORS. PROBLEMS STILL EXISTED WITH NOISE. TOOK TO SECOND DEALER AND THEY TURNED DISCS (SECOND TURNING) DIAGNOSIS: WARPED DISCS. MY CONSCERN IS THE SAFETY OF THE REAR BRAKES NEW, AS WELL AS AFTER THE REMEDY (TURNING). CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. FROM FIRST DEALER STATED THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT NOISE, BUT IT IS PERFECTLY SAFE. *AK
Service brakes, Air, Vehicle speed control, Jul 15, 2003, crash
THREE TIMES CONSUMER WENT TO TOYOTA TO TELL THEM THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH MY BRAKES. THE FIRST TIME, (MAY 3,03) WAS BRAKING SLOWLY AND 2002 CAMRY JUMPED AHEAD, THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE SECOND TIME(MAY 28,03) I CONSUMERWENT IN, TOLD THEM BRAKE PEDAL WENT SLOWLY DOWN TO THE FLOOR WHEN STOPPING FOR A LIGHT. 1993 CAMRY NEVER DID THAT. ALSO NO OHTER CAR I HAD DID THAT. THEY TESTED, SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. THE THIRD TIMEON JULY 3, CONSUMERTOLD THEM, DO NOT TELL ME NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH BRAKES, DID NOT WANT TO HEAR IT! HE DROVE THE CAR AND SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. NOW ON JULY 11, 2003, WHILE PARKED AT MACY'S MALL AT CROSS COUNTY, I AM BACKING UP SLOWLY OUT OF MY SPACE, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE JUMPED AHEAD FLYING AND HIT TWO PARKED CARS FACING HER. ALL THE VEHICLES HAD DAMAGE. CONSUMER WILL NEVER DRIVE THAT CAR AGAIN, COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 11, 2003
THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPING DESPITE NORMAL DRIVING, CAUSING SHAKING OF STEERING WHEEL WHEN BRAKING AND POSSIBLY COMPROMISING VEHICLE STOPPING ABILITY. IT OCCURRED AT 10,000 MILES. TOYOTA WARRANTY SERVICE ONLY PROVIDES FOR RESURFACING THE ROTOR RATHER THAN PART REPLACEMENT. IS THIS PROBLEM DUE TO DEFECTIVE ROTOR MATERIALS AND/OR FAULTY BRAKE SYSTEM DESIGN.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 24, 2003
I WENT OVERSEAS FOR TWO MONTHS AND RETURNED WHICH I DO FREQUENTLY AND WILL IN THE FUTURE. I HAD THE CAR PARKED AND NO ONE DROVE THE VEHICLE AND IT ONLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 7,500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES FOR THE FIRST TIME AND THE VEHICLE SURGED BACK AND FORTH AND ALMOST CRASHED. THE BRAKES CATCH" AND THEN RELEASE IN A SEVERE LUNGING MOTION AND THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. AFTER SPEAKING TO THE DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS RUST BUILDUP AND IT WOULD NOT BE UNDER WARRANTY AND I MUST PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. IN ALL MY 30 YEARS OF DRIVING I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING AND CONSIDER THE BRAKING SYSTEM OR PARTS INFERIOR AND THEIR SHOULD BE A WARNING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM OR IT COULD BE POTENTIALLY A FATAL SITUATION. I HAVE HAD VEHICLES SIT AROUND FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME AND HAVE NEVER HAD SUCH A PROBLEM SUCH AS THIS. SO IT SEEMS THAT AFTER GOING AWAY AND RETURNING TO DRIVE THIS $23K VEHICLE, I MUST PAY FOR REPAIRS EVERY TIME. I WILL NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AND AM LOOKING INTO LEGAL ACTION. *JB