2005 Scion XB Brakes Problems

“(1) cornering hard at high speed (45-60 MPH) (2) my 2005 Scion XB's ABS system applies the brakes without my touching the brake pedal. This causes the car to veer opposite away from the direction I'm steering toward the oncoming traffic lane or off the road. (3) the mechanic at the toyota dealership indicated that this is normal for that braking system and he could not repair it.”

“Driving on an access road, a car stopped suddenly in front of me at low speed, and I stepped on brakes hard and they did not work. Have had acceleration problems in past and reported to dealership. Car was included in the recall of cruise control sticking and acceleration and odometer going out and dashboard. Airbags deployed prematurely and did not inflate fully. Service light sticking preventing inspection until dealership can order part resulting in two traffic violations of no inspection even though presenting documentation of seeking inspection and failed. …”

“Accident involved on hwy traveling 65 -70 miles, rainy conditions, car was in motion and skidded a unknown length, hitting the rear end of a stopped vehicle on freeway, and 3x larger in size than the Scion. The air bag on driver side and passenger side did not deploy. The driver has suffered injuries to the neck, spine,legs and chest. There was not a passenger. The Scion has been deemed totaled at a loss. The injuries sustained were due to not being protected from the airbag.”

“Brakes failed for seconds in freezing weather; then brakes returned; this loss of power in the brakes has happened infrequently; only 6-10 times since ownership; but last week it happened twice on il sr 38 driving west, and two each rear-enders almost occurred; because when you need the brakes you expect them to function, as usual;”

“Dt: the brake system (not ABS) failed. She was not getting a warning sign when the brakes were going bad. Dealership and the manufacturer said that it was normal wear and tear. The brakes went out at 12,000 miles.”