On or about mid april 2018 this vehicle was left parked and unattended outside in upstate ny for approximately 2 weeks. the outside temperature at the time was from the mid 20s to the mid 30's with some snow. after 2 weeks, i came back and attempted to drive it from it's parked spot when i discovered the driver's side rear wheel locked up and the vehicle would not move. the vehicle was towed to a local garage where the d/s rear caliper pins were found frozen and the emergency brake was found rusted. on april 2019 the same vehicle was left parked in upstate ny when the local temperature varied from the low 30's to the high 30's with some snow on the ground. i returned after 2 weeks and this time it was discovered the rear wheels would not turn. the vehicle was again towed and the rear rotors were found extremely rusted and had to be replaced. the front rotors were also found extremely rusted but were not replaced at this time. the emergency brake was partially stuck and hard to brake free from rear rotor due to rust.
The first time the "check vsc system" (attachment) came up was about the first week of jan 2019 when i was driving on a city street. since i was on the right hand land i was able to pull over to the side. after i turned off the engine and waited for 1 minute and turn the engine back on, the message "check vsc system" disappear from the dashboard. when i got home and searched for this error message many people says this could be due to a loose gas cap so i make sure it's tighten. then about 2 weeks later on jan 17, 2019, the same issue happens again. this time i was in a parking lot and when i pressed on the brake pedal, the buzzer will chime before i even start the engine. when i start the engine then the "check vsc system" comes on and it doesn't go away. i tried to turn the engine on and off multiple times and it doesn't resolve the issue like last time. i also noticed when i step on the brake pedal, it provides virtually no break. ...
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry hybrid. when the brake pedal was applied, the vehicle failed to respond and a chime sound was heard. also, the abs, vehicle stability control, and maintenance required warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then towed to peterson toyota (9101 w fairview ave, boise, id 83704, (208) 963-8218). the dealer checked with the manufacturer and they both stated that the vehicle was excluded from receiving an extended warranty campaign for the brake and the statute expired on march 28, 2018. the dealer stated that the brake actuator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin and failure mileage were not available.
My abs brake actuator failed while driving causing the brakes to stop functioning properly. i was forced to slam my brakes for the car to stop. luckily i was in a parking lot going about 5 mph. otherwise, i could have died or killed someone. there was no notice beforehand of the problem. i spoke to toyota customer care and they claim their was an extended warranty and supplemental warranty that were issued, but the supp warranty expired april of this year (2018) and at 150,000 miles. my car currently has 155k miles. i was never notified of this problem by toyota. they have my information on file. i would have either sold/traded in my vehicle last year had i known these cars have these problems. in researching online, nhtsa has investigated the brake actuater problems that have caused crashes and injuries. toyota should have issued a recall like they were forced to do in 2009/2010 when they're accelerator pedals were sticking and people were dying. now toyota is going to charge me over $1,700 to fix the problem. i don't have a choice since the car is not in working condition. i have a case id with ...
While driving my car on 40 miles/hour the brake light, abs, skid control, and maintenance light illuminated with a whistling sound too, also the dash board had check the vsc system warning. i was unable to stop the car due to braking system failure, so i pulled over to a close by gas station and stopped by hitting the curb. the car was taken to the dealership, and diagnosed as abs braking actuator system malfunction, and estimated repair cost is $2,200, it was out of the extended warranty by 4 months so i have to pay out of pocket for this particular manufacturer life threatening mistake that could take away my life if i couldn't stop the car. i contacted the toyota company 3 times they stated they are aware of the malfunction problem, but they have nothing to do with it, as it is not a recall yet, it's only under investigation. i know this happened to many cars of this model. and injuries occurred but toyota don't want to take full responsibility of their dangerous mistake.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry hybrid. while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of braking ability. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was towed to swope toyota (1085 n dixie hwy, elizabethtown, ky), but the failure could not be replicated. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. the vin was not provided.
Brake light came on, then sudden power braking system failure while driving on a two lane busy road at a curve, there was a ding sound, then simultaneously, a vsc warning message and multiple warning lights illuminated. only manual braking allowed stoppage of vehicle. extremely dangerous situation that could have had tragic results .
Started car and had immediate brake failure!, abs system failure. brake system warning lights and beeping from dashboard. car not drive-able.
For several months, the cruise control had only been working intermittently and my brakes seemed rough. the night before i brought my car in, all the lights on the instrument panel came on. on aug 1, 2017, i got a diagnostic and it was the abs actuator, but i was told i also needed a brake job and an alignment so i went ahead with that $1,000 job. they could not diagnose the cruise control since it was "functioning" at the time. i had already replaced the abs system in 2013 and was told that i may apply for a reimbursement for that $3,600 job, but i am now out of the extended warranty/service campaign so i could not get reimbursed for the current abs failure replacement. after my brake job and alignment, the roughness did not seem to improve and the cruise control continued to malfunction. foolishly, i rationalized that the brakes needed to be worn in, but soon my car started with a high pitched noise as i got in and out of the vehicle. the brakes also seemed to "slip" sometimes when initially starting the car. (foot on brake, start car, put into drive, and car would ...
Check vsc system error, traction control light, abs light and emergency "!" light illuminated when car was idle. brakes became "soft". next day, light was off until after driving a few miles, again same lights came on and brakes became soft again at a stop light
Late evening 1/10/17, while moving at 65mph on i-95, in moderate traffic, my dash lit up and brief alert tone sounded. indicator read: "check vsc," brakes pulsed & got heavy. lasted 5 minutes, then alerts cleared. made a call to have a mechanic take a look on 1/13, however on the evening of 1/12/17 while moving at low speed in a flow of cars, my brakes began clutching up & became very heavy & unresponsive, my dash lit up & a high-pitched alert tone sounded. the brake light, maintenance light & others lit up & dash indicator said "check vsc system... maint required." when i stepped on the brake, the pedal pushed back, & as i tried to limp it into the parking lot, the brakes constantly engaged. i stopped to wait for a few minutes, & turned the car off but the high-pitched alert continued for several minutes. from inside the car i could hear a whirring noise in the front end, in the area of the tires. i let the vehicle sit for an hour or two, at which point, the alert tone had stopped but the whirring noise continued. ...
Was driving near 10 miles per hour, city streets (all three times) . i went to brake, the check vsc lights and others went on and the brakes failed. steering was difficult, car seemed to shut down. happened three times in the last two weeks. *tr
When our car was in motion, we experienced very loud audible grunt along with very poor breaking. extremely scary situation especially since it started suddenly, without warning while driving and the brakes did not work at all during the first incident. the warning lights did not come on and luckily we were not yet on the expressway. we made it home and had it towed to the repair shop the next day. we drove it around the parking lot with the mechanic and the brakes failed again. we had to have the abs brake system (abs pump/module assembly) replaced at a cost of $2,263. we contacted toyota who said they could not reimburse for the issue. we have read online that other issues have happened to consumers and it seems that anything that results in total brake failure should warranty a recall. please advise if you are able to consider this situation and if you need any further information. sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Warning buzzer, brake, check engine, no cruise control, hard brake pedal to stop. i paid to the dealer to diagnostic, and the abs actuator assembly with labor is almost us$1,700. only something the sound of the buzzer and the lights turn off, and brake perfect. but must of the time, permanent noise and lights are on. to use the car is dangerous and noise no good for passengers. the problem start with vehicle in motion, in the city.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry hybrid. the contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, all the warning indicators illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. the contact also stated that the power steering failed and the a/c emitted hot air. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.