When the brakes were applied at a force, not slow stopping, the brakes would make a loud noise, speed at approximately 35 mph. Dealer contacted and stated it was normal ABS brake noise, and cannot duplicate the problem.

- Monttelier, VA, USA

While applying the brakes there is a grinding sound. Dealer has been contacted.

- New Albany, IN, USA

I still have the same brake problem and uneven stopping power/grind.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

Noisy ABS brakes.

- Seminole, FL, USA

The front brakes make noise and produce a grinding sound when applied with normal pressure. The dealer stated that Toyota knows of the problem but can't fix it. My regular mechanic has had other complaints with Toyota from his customers. I can't understand why it can't be fixed. 2) on my 25,000 mile service I could not have my back tires rotated because they were cupped. I was told this is because of weak shocks on the car. My wife who weighs 100 pounds is the one who drives this car 85% of the time and with my two kids the total weight is less that 300 pounds. I noticed that the car would bottom out but did not expect to have poorly performing shocks. I am very dissatisfied with these two problems to the point that I wonder where else Toyota cut corners on quality. If this report is going to Toyota, please pass on that the chances of this consumer buying another one of their products is zero. Also, the chances of a bad referral is highly probable. At the minimum, it is better than Toyota coming up with a solution to a known problem.

- Anaheim Hills, CA, USA

Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with front brakes. Whenever brakes are applied the brakes sound as if it is metal to metal grinding. Vehicle inspected, and brakes pads have been replaced three times, and condition still a occurs.

- Burbank, CA, USA

The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brake system. When applying brakes, it makes a loud chattering noise. Vehicle has been serviced 3 times for brake problems since the vehicle was purchased Feb/97. The manufacturer has not been contacted.

- Flushing, NY, USA

Ongoing problem with the brake system. Anytime vehicle is on an incline vehicle would go foward after releasing the brake pedal. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and condition still unresolved.

- Vestavia, AL, USA

When brakes are applied, mostly in wet weather conditions, vehicle does not want to stop. Also brakes make growling noises when brakes are applied. In addition, vehicle has visual problems; headrest, blocks view when looking out of rear window. Problem is with all 4 headrests. Headrest are too wide and high. Possible design flaw. Dealers are aware the problem. Please provide any further deatails.

- Valley Village, CA, USA

Intermittently when brakes are applied there is a loud grinding noise coming from the front brakes, restuling in extended stopping distance. The dealer has inspected vehicle twice.

- Cinn., OH, USA

Consumer experiencing brake problem when vehicle brake system get hot. Vehilce would make a scrapping sound ; dealer notified and informed consumer that nothing could be found, and that was a normal condition for new brakes.

- Houston, TX, USA

ABS would not stop completely causing accident

- Lyndhurst, OH, USA

While driving vehicle about 40 to 45 mph when the consumer stepped on the brake pedal, the brakes sounded like grinding metal to metal. Dealer had said: The problem had been reported more the one time, but manufacturer had not recalled this problem. Manufacturer not contacted.

- Cidartown, GA, USA

When applying ABS brakes and coming to full stops, brakes have a loud grinding noise. The noise is intermittent.

- Jericho, NY, USA

Whenever the brakes were applied, vehicle would not stop right away. Would make a grinding noise each time brakes are applied. Talked to dealer & manufacturer, but nothing will be done.

- Houston, TX, USA

A grinding noise occurs within the ABS braking system. Dealer states the brakes are working properly. However, a part is being manufactured to remedy the grinding. Also on one occasion when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

Upon applying brakes hears a noise coming from right front passenger's side. Both Toyota and dealer were contacted, they claim that noise is normal for 1997 Toyota Camry.

- Seminole, FL, USA

While driving vehicle on the road about 40-45 mph with about 4 vehicles in front of the comsumer when he saw the vehicles stop, and comsumer tried to stop by stepping on brake pedal, but could not stop it on time and smashed front of vehicle or rearended. Air bags did not deploy during the accident. The shop said it was nothing wrong with the system.

- Green Wood, MS, USA

Could hear grinding noise when applying brakes at 40mph; took to dealer & mechanic took for test drive; had same problem; had calipers, pads & rotors replaced. Problem still exists.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

When applying the ABS brakes in any type of weather or speed, the brakes make a grinding noise and there is extended stopping distance.

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA