2003 Toyota Camry Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 52
- 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 52 stored complaint records:
- 12 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 24 records
- apply brakes · 7 records
- brake failure · 5 records
- pedal went · 5 records
- brake pads · 5 records
- brakes failed · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake failure. Has happened before and complaint filed previously. This time, brakes failed when approaching intersection. Vehicle speed before braking about 35 mph. Vehicle had been driven about 5 miles with occasional gentle braking after being parked for approximately 6 hours. Outside temperature about 85 degrees, sunny and dry. Failure hadn't happened all winter, warmer weather only time problem occurs. In this…
ODI 10158929
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I would like to report that i have a toyota 2003 camry model xle and i have experienced a similar brake problem as recently reported in the toyota prius. When i am braking on an uneven or slippery surface, i hear a strange grinding noise, the brakes lock up, and the car skids. I have brought my car to the toyota dealer for repair and they could not find anything wrong. This problem has been going on for a few years.…
ODI 10306132
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
To whom it may concern: i am writing with regard to a 2003 toyota camry, vin [xxx], purchased in the summer of 2003. On december 14, 2005, i took the car into jon lancaster toyota/scion dealership. Prior to bringing the car in, on 3 occasions, the brakes failed. Upon attempting to brake, the brake pedal began vibrating and there was a thudding sound. The car did not brake and i had to push the pedal 5 times in order…
ODI 10150008
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake pedal frequently goes nearly to floor. Has happened even when car stopped at lights. When pedal travel excessive, braking performance very poor. No warning. Brakes work fine for a while then pedal travel and brake performance drgrade severely without warning. Nearly in several collisions. Also, fraquent vibration in pedal linkage, especially when pedal pushed quickly. Dealer replaced brake booster but no…
ODI 10127828
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2003 toyota camry has problems with brake equipment.*mr the brake pedal went to the floor and the brakes faded while attempting to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times but they didn't find anything wrong. *nm
ODI 10117435
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. Whenever the contact attempted to apply the brakes at any speed he had to pump the brake pedal several times in order to slow down the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the vehicle was performing normally. The contact noticed the failure since the day the vehicle was purchased. The current and failure mileages were 90000.
ODI 10314106
Frontal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Approaching intersection the traffic light changed and attempting to stop vehicle, the brake pedal went to the floor board, but the vehicle did not stop before impact with another vehicle. Speed at impact was approx. 20 mph and neither airbag deployed. Just recently had vehicle at dealership to have soft brake pedal checked, and was told of similar complaints concerning problem. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10102783
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2003 toyota camry. We have had the car since new. I always thought there was a problem with the brakes-the pedal nears the floor before braking action begins. Reported to dealer numerous times. They maintain the brakes are fine and up to specs. I had the front rotors and pads changed along with new shoes on the rear-even though the original parts were not worn out-and stopping improved although there is still an…
ODI 10310405
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer complained about a brake problem since she purchased the vehicle. When applying the brakes vehicle surged forward. Then, brakes would not stop the vehicle. She told dealer about this problem, and they could not duplicate the problem. Consumer indicated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. *ak
ODI 10081413
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
When applying the brake pedal it would proceed to the floor and the vehicle would continued to accelerate. *ak the vehicle surged forward and crashed into a building. *sc the consumer stated the brakes were soft. *jb updated 7/5/12 *cn the consumer stated after braking and coming to a complete stop, he used the emergency brake before putting the gear in park . Updated 07/12/12
Crash reported
ODI 10062970
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt: on december 8, 2003, at 6918 miles consumer was at a stop sign and tried to apply brakes and they failed. Consumer was in a school zone and tried to stop at a traffic light, took the vehicle to dealer to be inspected, and the service department couldn't find anything wrong. Again, had the vehicle out and was at a 3 way stop and tried to apply the brakes, and they failed again. Took vehicle to dealership on april…
ODI 10125103
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My wife recently purchased a 2003 camry le and has an issue with the braking on the vehicle. In our opinions there is excessive pedal travel before the braking systems starts to engage and you must press the brake pedal practically to the floor in order to stop. As a result, my wife nearly had two accidents during sudden stops. We brought the car back to the dealer and their assessment was that the brakes are fine…
ODI 10047254
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brake pedal will plunge to floor mat. The pedal height was very low, pumping pedal increases the height. The car will stop, continued pressure causes pedal to drop to floor. *jb when the engine was off, the pedal would touch the floor. When the engine was running the pedal was about one quarter inch from the floor. *tc *sc
ODI 10082422
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
During a routine maintenance check, the dealer determined that the rear brake pads locked up and damaged the brake pads and rotors. The dealer resurfaced the rear brake rotors and replaced the rear brake pads. *jb *nlm
ODI 10044691
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake pedal of 2003 toyota camry goes to the floor! Dealer says they have had numerous complaints but corporate says that's normal. I feel it's dangerous especially to short drivers. This car is brand new and i have driven four other camry's, a 2002 and 3-2003 s. The dealer says this has been happening in the newer body style but "there's nothing wrong with it." 8jb
ODI 10039217
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When the brake pedal was depressed at any speed, the vehicle failed to stop. This resulted in extended stopping distance. The dealership replaced the master cylinder because it was leaking, but the problem recurred, then the dealership cleaned and readjusted the rear brakes. *ak the brake pedal traveled to the ground. *scc *jb
ODI 10046120
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer noticed that when depressing the brakes pedal it traveled to the floorboard. The manufacturer had been contacted. *ak the vehicle had travel time on the pedal about one inch and spongy. Dealer stated all 2002's and 2003's had that problem. *ph *jb
ODI 10031880
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving at 40 mph, and when depressing the brakes vehicle did not slow down enough to avoid a collision. Consumer's vehicle was involved in a rear end collision. There were no injuries reported. However, consumer was cited. Vehicle had been to the dealer twice concerning the brakes. Dealer would simply remove the rust and do nothing else. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10063533
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The consumer wanted to know if there was a problem in manufacturing or quality control of 2003 camry brake system. *mr the consumer believed when the vehicle left the factory, the brakes were out of adjustment. When the consumer had to apply the brakes, he discovered the brakes were spongy and the brake pedal traveled to the floor. It was discovered the rear brakes were out of adjustment, the front brake pads…
ODI 10024695
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Gas tank thump when starting from stop. Slight thump and heavy thump all depends how much fuel in tank. Suspension bolts tightened to factory specs. Parking brake out of adjustment coming up to high hard holding on hill and brake pedal to soft.
ODI 10069379
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. *ak
ODI 10024794
Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I had backed out of parking space. When i put 2003 toyota camry in drive, it surged forward. I braked but the vehicle accelerated. I depressed brake fully, nonetheless the car accelerated uncontrollably and very quickly. Vehicle only stopped by violent collision with two parked vehicles and cement blocks. Only good fortune prevented deaths of any passers by. Witnesses observed my foot fully on the depressed brake…
Crash reported
ODI 10003476
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I am very concerned with the brakes on my '03 camry le. When continued or strong pressure is applied to the brakes the pedal goes to the floor. On said date i rear-ended someone because of this deficit. Toyota legal got involved and said it was 'normal'. The braking system is very dangerous & misleading! *nlm
Crash reported
ODI 10019034
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicle was at a complete stop. Consumer had their foot on the brakes, and the pedal went all the way to the floor. Consumer feels that the pedal are too soft. The dealership indicated that they were having problem with this model/year brakes, and thinks the cause is the master cyclinder. Ph
ODI 10002058
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Inquiry regarding why no investigation or recall has been done regarding brakes for 2003 toyota camry. *mr *nm
ODI 10092213
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