10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,053 miles

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problem #9

Jun 011998

Camry

  • miles
Since purchasing my 98 Toyota Camry 10/3/97, I have two separate incidents whereas my brakes did squeak & squeal when stopping. Brought my car into Toyota on two separate occiaisions and was told by dealership that they were aware of a brake problem, and would provide a temporary quick fix until the mfgr recalled the Camry's. I've had ft pads & machine rotors & rear brakes adjusted 2-3 times in 98. I've paid $300+ towards this service to my new car and there is still no resolution to this problem. Did advise dealership that I will by another car, but it will not be a Toyota Camry. I'll begin purchasing Honda products beginning in 99 and will not go back to Toyota after being a faithful customer for over 10+ years.

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA

problem #8

Mar 121998

Camry

  • miles
Consumer complained that braking system would make unnecessary noise whenever consumer applied brakes on short distance, a loud grinding sound. Vehicle been in/out dealer shop on three occasions and problem cannot be resolved.

- Buena Park, CA, USA

problem #7

Feb 011997

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When braking and coming to a stop the brakes grind/squeak, metal on metal. Dealer contacted multiple times, Toyota contacted and no response. Located a tsb, repairs being made per #BR002-98.

- San Marcos, CA, USA

problem #6

Nov 021998

(reported on)

Camry

  • miles
Left rear ABS brakes failed.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #5

May 011998

Camry

  • miles
When pushing the brake pedal brakes make a loud noise, there is also extended stopping distance. Two repairs have been done, dealer states they will not repair again because it is the design of the model.

- Metropolis Carolina, PR, USA

problem #4

Jul 161998

Camry

  • miles
Three failures of ABS brakesrequired replacement due to vibration.

- Ardmore, PA, USA

problem #3

Apr 091998

Camry

  • miles
Anti-lock brake actuator was replaced by the autobody shop which repaired the accident damage.

- Abington, MA, USA

problem #2

Mar 011998

Camry

  • miles
ABS brakes failed.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #1

Mar 201998

(reported on)

Camry

  • miles
Owner has ABS brakes, vehicle will not stop when brakes are applied. Problem is intermittent. Dealers cannot duplicate problem. Also power steering pump has failed, cause unknown. Ignition lock failure.

- South River, NJ, USA