10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,769 miles

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problem #13

Mar 252004

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
8/2003 bought car. At 75.000 miles, freeze plugs started to go. One after the other. Leaving me stranded many times. After we replaced the freeze plugs, 76.000 miles the car started dumping its coolant through the overflow tank.. could not get answers from phillips Toyota. Started loosing oil. The obd light has never come on. The car runs quite and smooth. Made several attempts to take care of this problem with the corporation, but they will not help. Also, the brakes have always made loud noises, and the cruise control has a mind of its own. Car has now, 130000 miles on it, and all I can do, is add water every 25 miles or so. None of the shops we have taken it to can tell us what the problem is. Can you help me please.

- Mascotte, FL, USA

problem #12

Jan 222005

Camry

  • miles
When ABS brakes are engaged they fail to work. Was driving down a road going about 20 mph on snow coverd road. Brakes was applied, grinding noise and vibration in the pedal was experienced-the brakes failed to stop the vehicle adequately, it took about 40 feet to stop going at 20mph. This does not happen when ABS is not active.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #11

Aug 031996

Camry

  • miles
Whenever the brakes were applied, ABS system would lock up. When this had happened, vehcle skidded & hit a pole. Problem was intermittent. No injuries. Vehicle had been totaled.

- Longview, WA, USA

problem #10

Jan 132001

Camry

  • miles
When applying brakes pedal went to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, and causing a collision. Vehicle was being repaired by an independent mechanic.

- Ft Worth, TX, USA

problem #9

Sep 041999

Camry

  • miles
While driving and trying to make a stopby applying the brakes, vehicle grinds/ squeaks, and there is extended stopping distance.

- Woodside, NY, USA

problem #8

Dec 121998

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes during high speed, there was grinding noise and the brakes completely locked up, causing the vehicle to spin out of control which resulted in a crash. Manufacturer was contacted about the crash. Vehicle has not been repaired.

- Centerville, UT, USA

problem #7

Dec 011998

Camry

  • miles
While driving wheels lock up, causing the vehicle to skid and have a crash. Please provide further information and VIN#.

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #6

Jun 061998

Camry

  • miles
The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes. When the consumer applies their brakes, it makes noise, and at times the brakes go to the floorboard. The manufacturer has not been contacted.

- Clinton, MD, USA

problem #5

Feb 201996

Camry

  • miles
Driving the vehicle out of a parking lot and was going down a hill, applied foot to the brake pedal and the vehicle went out of control and hit a tree.

- Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #4

Jun 171996

Camry 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes locked up, causing accident.

- Rocky Point, NC, USA

problem #3

May 081997

(reported on)

Camry

  • miles
Vehicle was in a crash due to brake failure. It was raining, pedal went to the floor and vehicle was going down hill.

- Ferrum, VA, USA

problem #2

Jan 141997

(reported on)

Camry

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes the system will fail, causing extended stopping distance which could result in an accident. Please add further details.

- Meadville, PA, USA

problem #1

Apr 151996

Camry

  • miles
Poor ABS brake performance during hard panic stops, a vibration and grinding noise is experienced.

- Pacifica, CA, USA