2002 Toyota Camry Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 61
- 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 61 stored complaint records:
- 13 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 10 records
- brakes failed · 7 records
- brakes applied · 6 records
- applying brakes · 5 records
- applied brakes · 4 records
- slow down · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 23 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor and vehicle suddenly accelerated. This caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and hit another vehicle. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak *nm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10065288
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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
ODI 10059667
Accelerator Pedal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicle suddenly accelerated and brakes didn't respond when pressed. (nar) *ph *cb updated 7/5/12 *cn updated 07/12/12. *jb
ODI 10064958
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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
Crash reported
ODI 10055965
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
The consumer was involved in an accident after his vehicle suddenly accelerated and did not stop when the brakes were applied. *mr all computer pulses were tested and nothing was found wrong. When the shifter was placed in the drive position, the vehicle took off. The brakes were applied but did not stop the vehicle. The consumer steered to avoid the parked vehicles and crashed into a church. *sc *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10122662
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a toyora camry 2002 model. The problem that is currently reported with prius brakes, i have similar problem. Several times i have complained to the dealership in oakbrook, il but i was told that is the way it is designed. Whenever i go over a bump and if hit brakes, it does not engage for a few seconds and actually accelarates. Can someone look at these models that are not recalled yet. This happens…
Crash reported
ODI 10305046
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I had a new 2002 toyota camry. The brakes seemed to be very soft when the first day i drove the car home from the dealer - i needed to really press the brake down to get the car to stop. I went back to the dealer the next day, they checked and told me no problems were found. Later i also found that when braking from a slightly more elevated speed (bet 40-50 miles), the car's abs system seemed to make the brake pump…
Crash reported
ODI 10315940
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When the pavement was wet and the consumer applied the brakes the pedal went all the way to the floor and vehicle didn't stop. The dealer inspected the vehicle but could no duplicate or correct the problem. *nlm
ODI 10019386
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Visibility
2002 camry le,50k miles always pulls to left. Has been to dealer and various shops. Steering wheel shudders and vibrates at any and all speeds. Problem is structural. Brakes are constant problem. Sunroof will not seal correctly therefore rear floor is now wet. Now experiencing electrical problems. Would have been better off buying a 1950 studebaker! And gm is in trouble? Last toyota for me. Car is unsafe. *tr
ODI 10269634
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
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
ODI 10062883
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There was a shake and vibration coming from under the right wheel. *jb
ODI 10011307
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2002 camry that i bought new at smithtown toyota and i experienced the very same problem with my brakes from 'day one' that has now been identified on the prius & lexus models. I had the brakes checked quite a few times by smithtown toyota & again by riverhead toyota when i moved to the area in august 2003 & was told that there was nothing wrong with the brakes. Since i was the one driving the car, i…
ODI 10318523
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Front rotors are out of round. Dealer cut them. They developed the same problem 4,000 miles later. I was told by the dealer if i had them cut again it would cost me money. I had them cut by my mechanic which happens to be my cousin at no charge. I was told by other camry owners that their rotors were replaced by toyota. I have 44,000 miles on my 2002 camry v6. The rotors are out of round again and toyota has not…
ODI 10073165
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When the brake was applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.*jb
ODI 10008811
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer states that while driving at 30-40 mph the consumer applied the brakes. The brakes went all the way to the floor. The consumer almost hit another vehicle. Contacted dealer. *mr
ODI 8019678
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brakes make a "plink" sound, like a ukelele string being plucked, when the brakes are applied. The brake pedal goes all the way to the floor if constant pressure is applied. The dealer replaced the brake power assist, the master cylinder, bled the brake lines, and adjusted the linkage but the problem remains. I have a second 2002 toyota camry, vin [xxx], that i bought at the same time which has the same problem.…
ODI 10007407
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph on a bumpy road surfaces. There was pressure applied to the brake pedal, followed by a sudden acceleration. The vehicle was able to slow down after several attempts; and continued in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The failure occurred whenever encountering a rough road surface, bumps and…
ODI 10312604
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I bought a brand new toyota camry in 2002. After 8 months (sept 04, 2002), when i was trying to stop the car at a red light i lost control of the car. I was about 20 yard behind a car which came to a stop at the red light. When i tried to stop the car, the car continue moving and lost control; i immediately i moved my car to the left lane and tried to hit the brake again and again and when finally i managed to stop…
ODI 10307120
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes are very spongy and pedal goes to the floor if continuous pressure is applied. Not able to come to a stop quickly if needed.*jb
ODI 10014168
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2002 camry le. Brakes were fine until about 1k miles. Pedal began sinking to the floor. Dealer replaced booster and master cylinder. Brakes still go to floor with constant pressure. They are mushy, intermittently grab, and fade quickly. Sometimes grabbing. The feel seems to vary. Dealer says all is normal. *nlm
ODI 10018795
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Left rear wheel was locked and car jump to the left, tried to control the car, but lost control and moved out from hwy
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 9007145
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2002 toyota camry. Brakes have always been spongy and go to the floor. Toyota service manager said it was normal. *tr
ODI 10311443
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure
There was a grinding sound coming from the brakes, the brake pedal would go to the floor, and it would feel as if the vehicle would not stop, the carpet had to be reglued in the trunk which would hang down, there was an interior rattle in the carpet, and the washers fell out the right rear door, the brake problem would occur on dry to normal road surfaces. Scc *jb
ODI 10002123
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes don't hold on a hill. Also when you come to a stop the auto will stop then the pedal will go all the way to the floor. *tt
ODI 10020566
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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…
ODI 10056707
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