2004 Toyota Camry Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 29
- 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 29 stored complaint records:
- 10 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 9 records
- parking space · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I turned on the motor of my car which was parked at a home depot. With my foot on the brake (and not on the gas), the car suddenly accelerated and did not stop until it had traveled about 15 yards. *js
ODI 10455569
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I was slowly pulling my 2004 camry into a perpendicular parking space in a public parking lot, with my foot on the brake pedal. As i approached the curb to come to a stop, the car suddenly leaped forward at what seemed like full throttle, jumped the curb, lunged up a flight of three concrete steps, and crashed through the glass doors of the entry of the building. More often than not, at the hour of the day when this…
Crash reported
ODI 10450696
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2004 toyota camry. Consumer states that brakes have been squealing for years. He states that the dealer has worked on the vehicle and nothing has helped. He also stated that the squealing is extremely loud and constant. *kb
ODI 10375605
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2004 toyota camry has started to "hold back" when i drive it. Then the abs light came on and started flashing and when i stepped on the brakes, the flashing light went off. I called the lancaster pa toyota dealer and the service department said that as long as it is intermittent and not constant, it is nothing to worry about. But i wonder how many other toyota customers have had problems with their anti-lock…
ODI 10331975
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Car:2004 toyota camry xle model when i drive on a city road with pot holes/rough surface intersection my brakes does not seems to effective. You almost seems to feels its not going to stop, but when you push hard and keep it eventually stop. Other wise brakes perform as expected in highways. *tr
ODI 10314439
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Although my toyota xle v6 is not part of the recall, i have had problems with my brakes since 2004, the year of my camry. When i'm driving slowly, (approximately 15mph) going over a bump and i need to brake, my brakes do not respond. I have to depress the brakes with great force and the anti-locks kick in. . I brought this to the attention of my dealer in 2004. I was told they could do something minor (of which i…
ODI 10313941
Navigational System(Global Positioning System) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i own a 2004 toyota camry vin#[xxx] on january 6, 2010 i was driving up first ave in manhattan going to randalls island. At 1st ave and about 10 st i was driving about 20 miles per hour, pressed the brake approaching a red light. Instead the engine revved (vroom) and car accelerated forward. I floored the brake and pulled up…
Crash reported
ODI 10315057
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
A 2004 toyota camry on 26 december 2009 traveling at approximately 5 miles per hour into a parking space in front of the us post office had an un-commanded acceleration. Within a span of four feet into the parking spot, the car accelerated and the brake could not stop the forward movement. The car jumped the sidewalk and drove into the window and corner of the building while the engine continued to race with only…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10302122
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was backing out of a parking space, but saw a car coming, so i stepped on the brake. The car accelerated at a very fast pace out of the parking space, into the road, just missing the car, before i was able to stop it. On december 14, 2009, i had backed up my driveway (to a level spot) . I decided to straighten out the car, so i drove the car forward, put my foot on the brake to put it in reverse and the car went…
ODI 10302963
Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
This complaint deals with all toyota cars with rear wheel drum brakes. On my car and many others possibly the pedal is soft has to go down quite a ways to activate brakes. On several occasions although i drive conservatively i feel my braking was compromised when i need quick braking response. I believe the reason is the automatic adjustment mechanism on my rear brakes was and is not working. This mechanism on all…
ODI 10308383
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Abs system computer failed. Not discovered until 95,000 mile service visit when complaint raised to dealer of brake noise. *tr
ODI 10249704
Frontal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
I bought a 2004 camry about a month ago from my local toyota used car dealer. A week later i told them front-end felt funny and needed to be checked. They said i needed an alignment. Had that done. Called them last week and said i still feel like there's some sort of front-end problem. My brake pedal is spongy and almost to the ground. Sometimes i'm not sure if i'm going to stop in time. Also told them my steering…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10227918
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2004 toyota camry, has had spongy brakes from new, dealer said this was normal. The problem has gotten worse, and if you pump the brakes and hold them you go right to the floor. If you are stopping slowly the brakes respond very poorly. *tr
ODI 10223853
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While driving 55 mph, the contact stated that the brake pedal depressed approximately two and a half inches before the brakes made hard contact. There were no warning lights, noises, or leaking fluid present. The dealer adjusted the rear brakes, however, approximately 3-6 months later the failure recurred. The current and failure mileages were 47,000. Updated 01/02/08.*lj the…
ODI 10201821
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While driving 5 mph she applied the brakes however, the vehicle would not stop. The vehicle accelerated which caused her to crash into a parked car. She also ran over the curb and crashed into the corner of the shopping center. The contact sustained minor injuries. She felt that the electronic throttle control system caused the failure. The current and failure mileages were…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10199000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2004 toyota camry le. The brakes are much too soft and are extremely dangerous. In the last 2 1/2 years, and on numerous occasions, i have taken my car to the dealer, name brand and unknown mechanics-all to no avail. I've spent a small fortune in an attempt to correct this situation. I believe this problem will be the root of an accident waiting to happen. Please see…
ODI 10177188
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have experienced severe brake difficulties with my 2004 toyota camry. The brakes have been repaired at least three times by the houston dealership, and the problem still exists! The dealership told me that repairing it was the best they could do, and nothing else can be done. Whenever i stop, my brakes will only completely stop at almost 1.5 inches from the car floor. I need safe and reliable transportation, and i…
ODI 10206631
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal it goes to the floor causing an increase in stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the problem could not be duplicated.
ODI 10155695
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
(1) permanent behavior (2) brakes fade - braking force is not constant with application of pedal and the pedal sinks as the brakes are applied. Consequence: not enough braking pressure is applied and emergency application of more braking is required. (3) attempted to get manufacturer to repair under warranty. Followed arbitration procedure when that failed.
ODI 10129464
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I bought new 2004 toyota camry v6le on march 2004.i noticed the brake fluid keep losing from max level to min level within [redacted] after 1year or 8000 miles until today (40200miles). I took the car to the mechanic ,no leaking found. I recently read the report by nhtsa that the toyota braking system could lose most of its power & effectiveness agree because that is the problem of my car right now. I hope this…
ODI 10291230
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
I own a 2004 toyota camry le, my problem with this vehicle are two things one is the braking system/abs and the second is the tires bridgestone. The pedal is too soft, doesn't stop the car as it should, the abs locked on many occasions regardless of the weather condition. I managed to hit a the front of the car twice and once in the rear. All of the abs system, while the damage is only to my car its becoming a very…
Crash reported
ODI 10158372
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The consumer went through a red light due to faulty brakes. *tc the brakes were spongy and were fading and or diminishing. *sc *jb
ODI 10108929
Automatic Transmission · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
While parking his 2004 toyota camry the vehicle accelerated suddenly and hit a parked car. *nm when turning sharply to the right the vehicle felt as if it were going to flip, shifting gears were not smooth, the brake pedal felt soft and would go to the floor and there was an erratic effect when changing the radio stations. *sc *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10113721
Frontal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Approaching intersection the stop light changed and attempting to stop vehicle, the brake pedal went to floorboard, but did not stop vehicle 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 other complaints concerning same problem. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10102690
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have had problems with the brakes since the car was purchased. It was brought to the dealer for complaints about the brakes on the following dates: 4/26/04, 6/11/04, 7/8/04, 7/31/04 and 11/8/04. On 4/26/04 the master cylinder was replaced. On 11/2/04 my daughter was driving in a parking lot at about 10 mph she used the brakes to stop the car and the brakes failed causing a crash. The dealership inspected the car…
Crash reported
ODI 10112126
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