1999 Toyota Camry Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems
- 32
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 32 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 7 records
- stopping distance · 6 records
- pedal went · 5 records
- extended stopping · 5 records
- went floor · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal
While driving traction control at 65000 miles failed. The light illuminated on the dashboard. Took vehicle to the mechanic, and he reset it. Then, it happened again, light came on while consumer was driving. Consumer bought the part; had it put on. Within a month the air bag light illuminated on the dash. Took the vehicle back to the mechanic they found that the air bag sensor module was defective. Air bag on the…
ODI 10101191
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal
While driving another vehicle veered into consumer's vehicle lane, consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor, causing vehicle to collide into the guard rail and crash. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries. Vehicle was towed to the dealer. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10089787
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt: the consumer believed the brake problem the problem concerned abs pump. While driving the brakes failed. Every two-three months this problem occurred, at least twenty times. This problem first started in september 2001. The first documentation was for may of 2002. There have been several near accidents, but none as of yet. The dealer was unsure of the exact problem because they were unable to find it. They have…
ODI 10134350
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
While driving 45-50 mph and without warning applied brakes and anti-lock brake system did not function, resulting in a collision. Driver sustained minor injuries, and vehicle was totaled. *ak during the accident three passengers were injured also. *yh
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 8012003
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Abs braking system engage immediately upon braking with no impending skid resulting in increased stopping distance and dog being struck. Pavement was dry and i could have avoided the accident if the car did not have overly sensitive abs brakes. I compained to the selling dealer about this when the car was new and was told this is normal and not a problem. The abs has activated on several other occasions when it…
Crash reported
ODI 755459
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
On 2 separate days, the brakes have semi-failed, ie., when depressed, they did not stop the car in the normal distance, but did eventually bring the car to a stop about 2-3 carlengths beyond expected stopping point. No other factors contributed, ie., pavement was dry, circumstances ordinary. Very frightening, lucky to have avoided an accident, particularly the second occurence in heavy traffic! Between incidents,…
ODI 752075
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
NO SUMMARY FOUND FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
ODI 742758
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Abs too sensitive for road conditions. Slightest variation in road condition causes abs system to go into panic mode braking. On many occasions the car would not stop because of road was wet under one tire and not the other. Current winter conditons cause abs system to brake erraticly even though there is no reason for the brakes to be pulsating like they do or for the brakes to vibrate so loud to cause the driver…
ODI 740282
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Disc
When brakes were applied in a panic stop, pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance which caused a collision/ minor injuries. Upon inspection of vehicle by the dealer, it was discovered that calipers were defective. Dealer has replaced rotors/pads and calipers.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 872228
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Pads
When applying brakes they grind and make noise. Dealer replaced pads. But, grinding sound persisted. Dealer adjusted brakes, still noisy. Currently, dealer said that all toyotas do that, and they could replace brakes with after market brakes to remedy problem. *ak
ODI 880845
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Loud noise when braking kind of an airplane landing / braking toyota said that its normal... Abs deployees often in dry pavement or reversing down hill or of a parking lot. *ak
ODI 733489
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Master Cylinder
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
ODI 723772
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Pads
When driving and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop pedal traveled to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Also, consumer heard noise coming from front end. Front brake pads were experiencing excessive wear. *ak the brake pads failed at 12000 miles and again at 16200 miles. The consumer is concerned about brake safety on long trips. *yh
ODI 877157
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
While driving in wet conditions down a hill and when trying to slow down at about 10 mph, brakes seemed to give way. Consumer had to press foot all the way to the floor before vehicle would stop. Car stopped midway before intersection. *ak
ODI 849440
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
In 30000 miles we have replaced front rotors twice, pads 3 times, and tires twice-toyota has told us this wear is normal
ODI 731666
Air Conditioner · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Suspension
Major "bottoming out" problem when car is carrying 4 adults. Vehicle actually bangs down onto pavement when rolling over the smallest speedbump or exiting driveway. Dealer notified & replaced front struts 9/16/1999. Have yet to "test" new parts. Airconditioner reeks of strong odor since 1st use. Reported to dealer who used a spray in the aircon but system still smells strongly. Have not reported abs brake situation…
ODI 711832
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Master Cylinder
Brake system failed on two occasions due to failure of the (1st failure) abs valve and (2nd failure) master cylinder leakage. The systems are designed to engage if one unit fails, then other will engage, which did not happen. Mjs
ODI 548930
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Cooling System
Consumer has to take vehicle into dealership for brakes every three to four months. There was a grinding noise at this point. Dealer is aware of the problem, brake pads have been replaced several times due to premature wear, master cylinder was out of adjustment, rotors were replaced. Vehicle stalled due to water pump failure the water pump came apart and broke the timing belt. *slc *ak
ODI 876758
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Applied brakes and pedal went to floor, reapplied brakes again and pedal went to floor and struck another vehicle. This has occurred 4 times previously, after each incident, i reviewed abs stopping procedure to be sure it wasn't me. My sister was present during 1 episode. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 708100
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Steering
On 5/29/99, i applied the anti-lock brakes to avoid a collision with a vehicle that cut me off on a highway. Immediately, the car swerved across the highway violently and spun in 360 turns twice before being hit by two cars and crashing into a jersey barrier. Not only did the anti-lock brakes fail, but the steering locked up and none of the airbags (front or side) deployed. The car was totaled. My fiancee and i…
Crash reported
ODI 709903
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
When the vehicle is at a complete stop the brake pedal will go to the floor. The dealer has inspected the vehicle. *ak
ODI 837766
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
While driving at 25 mph vehicle accelerated, brakes were applied and pedal went to floorboard. Vehicle went into an intersection and frontal impact into a house. Dealer contacted and is not aware of the problem. Vehicle will be repaired at owners expense. (2) air bags did not deploy upon impact. Problem still exists. *ak.et.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 834094
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Brakes would wear out excessively. Vehicle would skip along road when brakes were applied. Prior to problem, had work done on brakes at 7,000 miles. Mechanic indicated 5% of brakes were left. Had to replace brakes the first time. Currently, replacing brakes again. *ak
ODI 896671
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
A fading brake problem on 3 occasions. Brake pedal will go to floor , for a few seconds there were no brakes, but eventually they will catch. *ak
ODI 882830
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
When making a stop brake pedal would go to floorboard to make a full stop. Please provide further information. *ak
ODI 876255