2005 Toyota Camry Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 42
- 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 42 stored complaint records:
- 14 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 13 records
- brake failure · 6 records
- several times · 5 records
- brake system · 4 records
- push brake · 4 records
- numerous occasions · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension
When i took my car for a test ride at dealer i noticed that the wheel shook and told the salesman it needed to be fixed if i purchased the car, he was certain it was just a tire balancing issue and it wouldn't cost much to fix. The next day i took the car to less schwab who could not figure out what could possible be wrong so we put new tires on, still shook, then had wheels balanced and aligned several times in…
ODI 10562777
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, he noticed a burning odor. Another driver noticed flames coming from under the hood on the passenger side and alerted the contact. The contact attempted to stop the vehicle, but the brakes would not respond after depressing the brake pedal continuously. The contact jumped out of the vehicle and the vehicle came to…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10418395
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
3 cases: all at low speed (4-5mph) following 90-degree turn, application of brake causes car to accelerate, over space of c. 1 year, 2 collisions. Dealer "scanned system and performed health check." reported "all systems functioning properly, gas and brake pedal are secure and in correct position." *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10371803
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated that the brakes suddenly became stuck when she depressed the pedal to slow down; she was unable to move forward or backwards. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the front left caliper locked up; it was replaced at that time. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current and failure mileages were…
ODI 10363834
Frontal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was trying to park my car at the green farmer market when instead of braking the car kept going. I pressed down on the brake but the car kept gliding hitting a pole and continuing to move towards the gas station. The car finally slammed into the concrete gas station sign and stopped. The air bag did not deploy. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10331564
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2005 toyota camry. Consumer states he experienced a sudden loss of the brakes on a bumpy or uneven roadway. *tgw
ODI 10318618
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
While attempting to park in the parking space in front of a building, the vehicle (2005 toyota camry sl) accelerated on its own, jumping the curb, crashing into the railing and the building wall. Police impounded vehicle as it was unsafe. In the seconds prior to the crash, my foot was off the accelerator and i was in the process of braking because i was entering the parking space in the lot. Vehicle is now at a body…
Crash reported
ODI 10318837
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2005 toyota camry and since i bought it from the dealer it had been having problems with the automatic transmission system and the accelerator . For example when i stop at a traffic light and i begin to accelerate the car takes to long to shift to the next gear and while this time elapses for about 2 to 4 seconds the car keeps accelerating with no gear at all, this almost make me crash the other day trying…
ODI 10308857
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2005 toyota camry. I have experienced a few times, the last in january of this year, sudden acceleration. I t was enough for me to say "whoa;" i felt it should be reported in light of the toyota issues.
ODI 10307530
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2005 toyota camry and every time i brake on ice or snow my brakes make a loud grinding and vibrating noise. I reported the concern to the dealership several times and they continue to say it's normal abs working like they should. I have never had a car that has ever made this type of grinding sound when braking in the snow. We also own a corolla and it doesn't make this sound. *tr
ODI 10306792
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Toyota camry 2005 lx. Brake failure occurs when braking on slightly uneven surface while depressing brakes on a small bump or pothole. The brakes make a grinding noise and do not work for a few seconds. After the surface is even the brakes work fine. This is not simply the abs. For safety reason i must use emergency 'hand brake' to prevent major accidents while on uneven surfaces. I have managed to avoid accidents…
ODI 10317200
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I got a car accident in 12/18/2009. I rented a nissan car when my toyota camry was in auto shop. When i was driving the nissan i felt the brake system was so different between my car and the nissan car. Then i talked with my friend who also has a toyota camry le 2005. He told me the same thing that i do everyday regarding how to push the brake pedal. As long as the speed is over 10 miles, when i push the brake pedal…
Crash reported
ODI 10316613
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2005 toyota camry, brakes didn't work while going over a pothole. This has happened to me at least 3 times. Used brakes to reduce speed due to pothole and brakes failed. *tr
ODI 10297315
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. While exiting a parking lot, the vehicle began to accelerate without intention. After repeated brake application the vehicle would not stop. Consequently he crashed through a fence and then into a building. The air bags did deploy. However he and his wife were injured (his wife had a fractured vertebrae and other issues) as a result of the failure. A police report was taken.…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10295872
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owned a 2005 toyota camry. He stated that the brakes continued to lock while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer stated that they did not have any additional complaints similar to his. On a separate occasion, while driving at speeds of approximately 25 mph through a school zone, the vehicle abnormally accelerated…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10315132
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicle lurched forward while brake pedal was depressed on to separate occasions. *tr
ODI 10308086
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owned a 2005 toyota camry. While driving 25 mph, the contact had to exert excessive pressure to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The brake pedal extended to the floor before the vehicle could be stopped. She pumped the brakes and they returned to normal. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was no brake failure. The contact returned to the dealer three times, but…
ODI 10268248
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i own a 2005 toyota camry se. While driving approximately 25mph on a rainy day my vehicle accelerated. I had to apply the brakes several times before they worked. My failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 57, 897. [xxx] *tr
ODI 10313518
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated that for the past year the vehicle has experienced braking problems similar to the 2010 toyota prius. The approximate failure mileage was 25 mph. The brakes failed whenever the vehicle was driven over a speed bump or uneven pavement. The failure mileage was 45000. The current mileage was 60000.
ODI 10318191
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
We are writing to express our discomfort and disappointment with our 2005 camry. This is the third camry that we have owned, and until now, we have been exceptionally pleased with all of them from the style, the performance, as well as the maintenance. On december 23, 2009, while attempting to park, the car lurched forward, accelerated, hit a parked vehicle, and upon my (lillie) trying to apply the brakes, the pedal…
Crash reported
ODI 10300034
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake failure when braking on slightly uneven surface. 2005 toyota camry le - current 50k miles while depressing brakes on a small bump or pothole, it brakes make a grinding noise and do not work for a few seconds. After the surface is even the brakes work fine. This is not simply abs as occurs with slight brake pressure and on very minor bumps on the road. For safety, must use emergency 'hand brake' to prevent…
ODI 10310311
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. While driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle failed to slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. The brake pedal was pumped several times before the vehicle came to a complete stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, but they could not duplicate…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10252123
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Changing lanes, car accelerated, unable to control vehicle. Crashed into front end of waiting car and into stop sign. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10310899
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
In july 2008 i was pulling my 2005 toyota camry into a parking spot and hit a steel fence (which prevented me from hitting a brick wall). I reported to geico that my brakes failed. A witness said that my foot probably slipped off the brake, because my tires were spinning and there was the smell of burnt rubber. I looked down through the steering wheel and my foot was on the brake. The brakes were fine. I believe my…
Crash reported
ODI 10305108
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have had over 20 braking incidents with my 2005 toyota camry. All between the speeds of 10 to 40 mph. Everytime i go to apply the brake, the car will accelerate, and feels like the brakes aren't catching or something. Especially when on a poorly paved road. I have now been involved in 2 separate rear-end collisions where i could not stop and ended ramming the vehicle in front of me. A third time i was able to…
Crash reported
ODI 10317288
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