The consumer believed the brake problem the problem concerned ABS pump. While driving the brakes failed. Every two-three months this problem occurred, at least twenty times. This problem first started in September 2001. The first documentation was for may of 2002. There have been several near accidents, but none as of yet. The dealer was unsure of the exact problem because they were unable to find it. They have told the consumer numbers possibilities, but still has not fixed the problem. Also, there was also a problem with the engine. They changed the timing belt because of engine noise. They told the consumer that there was a problem with the water pump and it was changed. The consumer had a report from the dealership. But, not all of the times that vehicle was taken to the dealer was included in the report. The consumer believed that engine problem was with the valve and the lifters.

- Clemins, NC, USA

While driving traction control at 65000 miles failed. The light illuminated on the dashboard. Took vehicle to the mechanic, and he reset it. Then, it happened again, light came on while consumer was driving. Consumer bought the part; had it put on. Within a month the air bag light illuminated on the dash. Took the vehicle back to the mechanic they found that the air bag sensor module was defective. Air bag on the passenger side was completely inoperable.

- Berkeley, IL, USA

While driving another vehicle veered into consumer's vehicle lane, consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor, causing vehicle to collide into the guard rail and crash. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries. Vehicle was towed to the dealer.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

While driving 45-50 mph and without warning applied brakes and anti-lock brake system did not function, resulting in a collision. Driver sustained minor injuries, and vehicle was totaled. During the accident three passengers were injured also.

- Mockesville, NC, USA

The brakes seem to loose its power assist at low speeds, they feel much the way if the engine was shutt off and greatly increase the stopping distance of the vehicle, often the loss of braking will put the vehicle into an intersection or other dangerous situations when trying to accelerate from a stop or when stopping suddenly, also when stopping normally then try to press harder on the brake pedal, there is an extended stopping problem, consumer does not believe the problem is with the ABS, however dealer unable to duplicate the problem and states its just like fact that the vehicle has ABS.

- Overland Park, KS, USA

ABS braking system engage immediately upon braking with no impending skid resulting in increased stopping distance and dog being struck. Pavement was dry and I could have avoided the accident if the car did not have overly sensitive ABS brakes. I compained to the selling dealer about this when the car was new and was told this is normal and not a problem. The ABS has activated on several other occasions when it shouldn't have cause loss of control but no accident. ABS should be reprogrammed to only activate when there is an impending wheel lockup.

- North Branford, CT, USA

ABS braking system engage immediately upon braking with no impending skid resulting in increased stopping distance and dog being struck. Pavement was dry and I could have avoided the accident if the car did not have overly sensitive ABS brakes. I compained to the selling dealer about this when the car was new and was told this is normal and not a problem. The ABS has activated on several other occasions when it shouldn't have cause loss of control but no accident. ABS should be reprogrammed to only activate when there is an impending wheel lockup.

- North Branford, CT, USA

The brakes seem to loose its power assist at low speeds, they feel much the way if the engine was shutt off and greatly increase the stopping distance of the vehicle, often the loss of braking will put the vehicle into an intersection or other dangerous situations when trying to accelerate from a stop or when stopping suddenly, also when stopping normally then try to press harder on the brake pedal, there is an extended stopping problem, consumer does not believe the problem is with the ABS, however dealer unable to duplicate the problem and states its just like fact that the vehicle has ABS.

- Overland Park, KS, USA

Brakes would wear out excessively. Vehicle would skip along road when brakes were applied. Prior to problem, had work done on brakes at 7,000 miles. Mechanic indicated 5% of brakes were left. Had to replace brakes the first time. Currently, replacing brakes again.

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

On 2 separate days, the brakes have semi-failed, ie., when depressed, they did not stop the car in the normal distance, but did eventually bring the car to a stop about 2-3 carlengths beyond expected stopping point. No other factors contributed, ie., pavement was dry, circumstances ordinary. Very frightening, lucky to have avoided an accident, particularly the second occurence in heavy traffic! between incidents, all worked normally. Have had car in to a dealer (after second incident), brakes worked on, certified as safe. Concerned because found similar complaints on NHTSA website that were not resolved by dealer repair!

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

No summary found for abov evehicle.

- Forestville, MD, USA

A fading brake problem on 3 occasions. Brake pedal will go to floor, for a few seconds there were no brakes, but eventually they will catch.

- Brookfield, WI, USA

When applying brakes they grind and make noise. Dealer replaced pads. But, grinding sound persisted. Dealer adjusted brakes, still noisy. Currently, dealer said that all Toyota do that, and they could replace brakes with after market brakes to remedy problem.

- Lebanon, TN, USA

ABS too sensitive for road conditions. Slightest variation in road condition causes ABS system to go into panic mode braking. On many occasions the car would not stop because of road was wet under one tire and not the other. Current winter conditons cause ABS system to brake erraticly even though there is no reason for the brakes to be pulsating like they do or for the brakes to vibrate so loud to cause the driver to panic. I dread driving this car for I don't know how the braking system will react.

- Rye Brook, NY, USA

When driving and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop pedal traveled to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Also, consumer heard noise coming from front end. Front brake pads were experiencing excessive wear. The brake pads failed at 12000 miles and again at 16200 miles. The consumer is concerned about brake safety on long trips.

- Pacific Palisades, CA, USA

Consumer has to take vehicle into dealership for brakes every three to four months. There was a grinding noise at this point. Dealer is aware of the problem, brake pads have been replaced several times due to premature wear, master cylinder was out of adjustment, rotors were replaced. Vehicle stalled due to water pump failure the water pump came apart and broke the timing belt.

- Inglewood, CA, USA

When making a stop brake pedal would go to floorboard to make a full stop.

- Mckenna, WA, USA

Loud noise when braking kind of an airplane landing / braking Toyota said that its normal... ABS deployees often in dry pavement or reversing down hill or of a parking lot.

- Tallman, NY, USA

When brakes were applied in a panic stop, pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance which caused a collision/ minor injuries. Upon inspection of vehicle by the dealer, it was discovered that calipers were defective. Dealer has replaced rotors/pads and calipers.

- Summerset, MA, USA

In 30000 miles we have replaced front rotors twice, pads 3 times, and tires twice-Toyota has told us this wear is normal

- Cobb, GA, USA