10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 4 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 77,992 miles
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What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request" The ABS light came on and there was this high-pitched beeping noise that would not stop as I was driving, when I tried to press the brakes I noticed that it was barely working and had to pull over on the side. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I could barely brake as my brakes felt as if they were hard to press which could have led to an accident. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? The traction control light came on a few days prior and a few other related lights that could have been related to the abs. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others"
- Sunrise, FL, USA
I own a 2009 Toyota Camry the brake light abs light speedometer engine temp and rpm gauge all stop working or go crazy at random times, as well as my air conditioner when this happens. I have done some research and this is a reaccuring problem in many of the 2007-2009 Toyota models. I have also read that many have had oil consumption problems with this year also. I literally have to put atleast a quart in my motor every week or other week. No need for.an oil change when I-??m consuming the new clean oil I-??m putting in regularly. As far as the brake lights I replaced the entire brake module assembly with another one I got at junk yard. Problem was only fixed for 2 days and I-??m back to square one. Their should be a recall on the brake system if this is a reaccurring issue with these cars.
- Calvert City, KY, USA
The BRAKE & ABS lights started coming on although there was no apparent problem. Then, when those lights illuminate on the instrument panel, the speedometer & tachometer stop working. Often, the needles will bounce or they will just set at zero. This can occur at any speed & on all road conditions. This does not affect cruise control in anyway. I can set & stop the cruise control at any time. Eventually, it starts working again but it is totally random. Now, the Air Conditioning stops working when the ABS & BRAKE lights are on. The High Beam instrument panel lights are also affected. The headlights work but the instrument panel does not always reflect this or it shows that High Beams are on when they are not & vice versa. My mechanic could not identify the source of the problem. My research shows that the ABS Module is defective & the problem occurs in 2007-2009 Camrys. Apparently, this problem can be bypassed by disengaging the ABS Module, but obviously, that creates other issues. I have video of this activity but I am unable to upload it here.
- Winchester, VA, USA
The ABS light came on, the actuator pump makes loud noises and brakes don-??t function correctly. Faulty braking system that causes the brakes to lock up. Been doing off and on for a few years. Toyota issues a service announcement but don-??t see a recall.
- Hindsville, AR, USA
Vsc warning appeared on dashboard. ABS warning light and ps light is on too. I had the ABS actuator replaced in February 2019 when the vsc warning first appeared. I am having the same issue plus the power steering warning light. Vehicle was parked at the store, when I returned to my car and turned car on, the lights started flashing and will not turn off.
- Houston, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, extra effort was needed to depress the brake pedal to slow the vehicle. The contact stated that the ABS and vsc warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, after entering the vehicle, there was a continuous chime heard with several unknown warning lights remaining illuminated while the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
- Katy, TX, USA
We are having a problem with the brake actuator assembly on our Toyota Camry hybrid and it needs to be replaced. Per this article, we found that there was a defect in the brake actuators that Toyota had promised to cover: Https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/feds-close-probe-into-2007-11-Toyota-Camry-hybrid-for-power-braking-concerns.html Toyota is refusing to cover the cost of replacing the brake actuator on our car, despite agreeing to condition with federal regulators. Our car has been deemed unsafe to drive until this repair is made, leaving us in a precarious situation.
- Kirkland, WA, USA
While driving, my brakes have gone out (as in I have no brakes) several times intermittently. At the same time my (ABS, check vsc system) light illuminate and my brake light is always illuminated. I very carefully drove it home and was forced to purchase another vehicle until I can figure out what to fix.
- Inman, SC, USA
The vehicle's cluster would start going haywire - with the speedometer going to zero, the RPM fluctuating, and the temperature gauge reading cold, at random times while driving and in motion. The A/C would go out as well, and the brake and ABS lights would come on. The car would still run but the cluster would flicker as described. After flickering for a while, it would resume as normal and then happen again as I continued driving. I had my Camry inspected and it was diagnosed with a malfunctioning ABS actuator assembly. I had another ABS actuator put in, and thankfully no one was injured in the car due to the faulty brake system. It was unsafe to drive as the ABS was malfunctioning.
- Lafayette, LA, USA
Sudden cluster failure of dashboard while driving, possible short in ABS control system causes loss of odometer and speedometer, jumping needle for engine temperature and tachomteter, loss of gear indicator light. Both check ABS and brake lights are illuminated. Unplugging ABS remedies engine, tachometer, and gear indicator. Still have no odometer, speedometer, and warning lights for brake and ABS permanently illuminated.
- Madison, WI, USA
The ABS and brake warning lights illuminate, temperature gauge, gear gauge and speedometer not working. This happens intermittently and, when it does, the ac does not work. The problem began with the ABS and brake lights. Over time, the other gauges and the ac became involved. When these warning lights go off and the gauges work, the ac also works. I am told the brake actuator needs to be replaced.
- Houston, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. While driving 40 mph, the ABS and brake warning indicators illuminated and the rpms constantly increased. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 184,293.
- Mint Hill, NC, USA
Toyota Camry ABS actuator/ECM failure. I have a 2009 Camry that has been well maintained and had no known issues until last wed 2/7/18 when driving home from work all of sudden both the speedometer and tachometer went haywire and started jumping up and down from 0 to the max, then both the brake light and the ABS lights came on and the temp gauge dropped to zero. I thought that the car was about to shut off but that didn't happen. My car was still driving, but none of the gauges registered that the car was in motion and the brake and ABS lights remained on. Today is exactly a week from that initial warning and I am still having the same issue once the car has been in drive mode for more than 20 mins. I took the car to my local Toyota dealer who has maintained the car since my purchase for diagnosis on 2/8/18 and was told at the time that the issue is the bad ABS actuator and ECM and that both pieces are a part of the car's computer that sends the signal for the brakes to stop. I was also told at that time that there was a similar issue with the hybrid Camry for the same year, and extended warranty was placed for the hybrid but not for my Camry le. I was shocked because this is a road hazard and a issue with faulty parts installed in the first place. Now Toyota is saying the repair is $2500. This should be included along with the hybrid under an extended warranty. I have found on internet searches that Toyota has been aware of the issue since at 2010 but they have refused to offer repairs. This is definitely a safety hazard whereas the driver is never certain that the brakes will work or fail. I say that maybe this car should be under a full recall because I was also told that my engine is burning excessive oil, they tested it mid year 2017 and I was just told that my car failed the test and needs to have the repair done on that as well as the ABS actuator.
- Dallas, GA, USA
Problem description: 2009 Toyota Camry, brake light and ABS turn on, RPM and speedometer stop working intermittently, and A/C also seems to work intermittently. It is the same issue shown here: Https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=rdtgabjrfds it is dangerous because you have intermittent use of your dashboard sensors. The dealership wants to replace the entire ABS hydraulic system for the cost of $3000. This seems to be a well documented problem.
- San Diego, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 50 mph, the ABS and brake warning indicators illuminated; however, no brake failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to North hollywood Toyota (4606 lankershim blvd, North hollywood, ca 91602, (800) 800-6730) where it was diagnosed that the ABS module accurator failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired due to cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
- North Hollywood, CA, USA
I have a Toyota Camry (2009 around 84K miles on it) and yesterday I noticed, the ABS light and brake lights came on and then the speed odometer stop working and did some research and noticed this is a common issue with this car. Found similar complaints on many sites, there is a recall only for Toyota Camry hybrid models(https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/07/why-Toyota-should-recall-the-Camry-hybrid/index.htm) not for other models and this repair cost would go upto 2700 $ which is 10% of the car cost. Till now people used to think Toyota is a reliable car but certainly this is not with these types of approach.
- Zionsville, IN, USA
Odo meter malfunction, ABS light, brake light on. Ac not working
- Glenview, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced violent shaking after being operated at 50 mph. The ABS warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that they saw smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated upon inspection they saw red fluid leaking from the vehicle. The contact stated that they de-powered the vehicle and exited it immediately after seeing the flames. The vehicle was taken to the city world Toyota dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
- Bronx, NY, USA
At start up the gauges started to work intermittently, after a while driving down the road they start working fine after a few miles they start jumping and falling. Brake light and ABS lights comes on and ac quits working we haven T drive the car since this started happening called the dealer and they told us to take to service, before that I will like to know if there's a recall for that. On the last service made by Toyota dealer, they washed the engine, a practice that I am not agree, does that may be the cause? let me know, thanks
- Aibonito, PR, USA
- Des Plaines, IL, USA