2009 Toyota Camry Service Brakes Problems
- 45
- 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 45 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lights · 10 records
- brake light · 9 records
- warning lights · 8 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- brake warning · 7 records
- brake pedal · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Service Brakes
While driving or when parked, all dashboard gauges (engine temp, speedometer, etc.) drop to 0. At the same time, the "brake" and the "abs" lights illuminate. The indicator for park/drive/reverse is no longer illuminated, and the outside temperature indicator flashes between "e" and the correct temperature. In addition, the a/c fails to cool, despite all lights/indicators on the console appearing normal (no flashing…
ODI 10676280
Service Brakes · Suspension
After bringing the car to get brakes checked, we were informed that the struts needed to be replaced on the car. This car is only driven on paved roads, in a well maintained area. The car has slightly less than 48000 miles on it. Struts should last much longer on a car when the driven in the environment we live in. *tr
ODI 10643098
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
The brake and abs light are on, the speedometer and rpm meter goes to 0 when i was driving at 40 mph. It also happened when i was stopped in park. The a/c also don't work. The fault is intermittent. *tr
ODI 10638449
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
The brake and abs lights came on. The speedometer and odometer fell to zero. Sometimes the odometer would jump up and down for a few seconds. The temperature gauge drops to zero. The engine sounds like it's about to turn off but does not. A/c does not give off cold air. Gear light indicator goes off or indicates drive gear no matter on what gear. *tr
ODI 10632620
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the abs and brake warning light illuminated and the instrument panel gauges fluctuated. The vehicle was restarted and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the brake actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
ODI 10625913
Instrument Cluster/Panel · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that the speedometer, tachometer and the oil gauge failed. The contact mentioned that the gauges would drop to zero while the vehicle was idling or accelerating. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact also stated that the abs and the brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, who stated that the…
ODI 10614542
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
When entering my garage, the car automatically accelerated crashing through the back wall of the garage. I applied the brake but they didn't appear to work as the car was accelerating too fast. The car finally came a stop in the backyard against a fence post that was in concrete. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10596111
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Switch
Contact stop lamp switch in brake pedal assembly failed causing shift lever to become locked in "park" position and vehicle brake lights to become inoperative. Appears to be an identical problem to nhtsa campaign # 12v091000. *tr
ODI 10605739
Electrical System · Service Brakes
During normal operation of a 2009 toyota camry le with 2.4l 4-cylinder engine and 5-speed automatic transmission on the highway traveling approximately 60 mph, the speedometer suddenly dropped to 0 and the abs and brake lights on the dash board illuminated. The car did not cease normal operation and the brakes appeared to still function and the car was drivable as normal. The speedometer needle did not move and the…
ODI 10566404
Service Brakes
Went to have brakes replaced since they were squeeking and a few times i put on the brakes and it skipped and was told that all the struts were leaking and calipers were bad. Took for 2nd opinion and was told that was practically impossible and very rare. They looked at car and changed brakes and now in 2 months later my brakes are squeaking just as bad again. *tr
ODI 10574808
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
I turned on my toyota camry 2009 hybrid in the garage and was immediately met by numerous warning lights, an audible warning buzzer, and a message in the dash message center that read "check vsc." i was going to drive the car to a mechanic but discovered that when i backed out of the garage that there was no braking action. They had completely failed. The car was placed on a computer which provided error code c1256…
ODI 10510557
Service Brakes
While driving the vehicle failed to stop while the brakes were depressed. The failure occurred multiple times on dry, well paved roads. Brakes had to be depressed several times in order for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. The failure was not corrected and the brakes continued to fail while attempting to stop the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10510823
Body · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a toyota camry 2009. My car went through the recall services, toyota had for the acceleration problems through one of their dealers. However, on 02/08/2013, i was involved in an accident, wherein i felt this problem myself. On a busy road i may have been driving between 35-40 mph, when all of a sudden, when i applied brakes, my car wouldn't stop but accelerated to maybe double the speed and hit the car in…
Crash reported
ODI 10497959
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that when driving approximately 45 mph and depressing the brakes, the vehicle would shake violently. The vehicle was not inspected by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 65,900. The current mileage was unknown.
ODI 10488133
Service Brakes · Steering
At speeds over above 60 mph the car pulls hard to the left.this was reported to the dealer. I had to replace the rear brakes because the right rear brake froze and destroyed the rotor. I had a full brake inspection and was told that they were ok. One week later the front brake locked up on the passenger and went on fire. The dealer tells me the caliper froze. Now i have to replace all the pads and rotors on the…
Fire reported
ODI 10467889
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, he noticed a ticking noise while turning the steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the brakes would have to be replaced. After the repair the failure continued. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure was 132,000.
ODI 10486204
Service Brakes
Car used mostly on highways, so brakes not used too much, slow down more using cruise control. 07.25.2011, at 32,600 miles, right rear brakepads were completely gone and start grinding on disc. Three days before that this car was inspected for 30,000 miles and rear brakepads were at 4 mm. Service advisor said they didn't inspect the brakepads three days before because i did not bought the tire rotation, so they just…
ODI 10551121
Body · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I had picked up a passenger about 1 1/2 hours from my home. I was returning home & noticed that the gas pedal was accelerating even tho i was pressing the brake. I couldn't stop the car& a curvy road was ahead along with a cliff. My option was to go over the cliff or go into possible oncoming traffic to try to stop the vehicle. I opted to try to turn the car into a nearby driveway. Luckily no oncoming traffic was…
Crash reported
ODI 10584779
Service Brakes
ABS BRAKES NOT PROPERLY STOPPING. *TR
ODI 10519891
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the brake pedal was engaged as the steering wheel began to vibrate violently. The failure recurred whenever the contact was driving 65 mph and above. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer five separate times where both front rotors were replaced. The technician informed the contact that the rotors were…
ODI 10524587
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2009 Toyota Camry.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.