1993 Toyota Camry Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 12%of 260 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Toyota Camry, 12% of the 260 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“(1) break is not functioning properly, break light is showing, after adding fluid light disappear and function after several pumping, pushing of the break down and releasing towards up. Seems limited friction to function the break. Went to mechanic shop, was unable to detect, rather filled with break fluid and injected break fluid through physical pumping to the break. Works until few miles drive , after that break fluid level start falling down and break start to loose its function. …”
NHTSA complaint #11138840, filed 2018-10, 165,860 miles“I have had to replace the brake calipers on the front brakes twice. The rotors are so warped from all of the friction heat that they will have to be replaced soon. The driver's side mirror quit working and then the driver's side power lock switch and then the passenger's side front window control stopped working the air conditioner compressor was replaced at about 45,000 miles and has gone out again just recently. The power steering unit leaks oil.”
NHTSA complaint #10070428, filed 2004-01, 101,000 miles“The contact owns a 1993 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 4 MPH, the brakes were applied but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle traveled into traffic and narrowly avoided several crashes before coming to a stop. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10521530, filed 2013-06, 150,000 miles“The brakes were feeling & acting grubby. Been to service area & was informed the brakes needed replacing. Also needed cv boots for brakes. If not replaced, the axle would break. The axle did break sep 99, a few months later. The vehicle was towed to dealer. Plug not replaced on transmission & was leaking fluids.”
NHTSA complaint #852383, filed 1999-11“The firestone m&s fr680 tires (p195/70r14) were causing the vehicle to pull to the right and make noise, the firestone dealership replaced the tires due to the original tires were a poor engineering design, however the new tires, which were the exact same kind, experienced the same problems, the consumer replaced the tires with another brand and the problems ended, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tires.”
NHTSA complaint #557788, filed 2000-11Related service bulletins
- 10131984Sep 9, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
- 10061620Sep 9, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 6 | 9% |
| 2022 | 7 | 11% |
| 2021 | 16 | 10% |
| 2020 | 12 | 4% |
| 2019 | 42 | 11% |
| 2018 | 165 | 22% |
| 2017 | 21 | 14% |
| 2016 | 19 | 10% |
| 2015 | 39 | 14% |
| 2014 | 38 | 8% |
| 2013 | 20 | 7% |
| 2012 | 55 | 9% |
| 2011 | 49 | 8% |
| 2010 | 53 | 9% |
| 2009 | 107 | 8% |
| 2008 | 83 | 9% |
| 2007 | 316 | 11% |
| 2006 | 39 | 12% |
| 2005 | 95 | 13% |
| 2004 | 74 | 12% |
| 2003 | 118 | 15% |
| 2002 | 173 | 18% |
| 2001 | 27 | 10% |
| 2000 | 62 | 14% |
| 1999 | 85 | 17% |
| 1998 | 121 | 20% |
| 1997 | 108 | 19% |
| 1996 | 54 | 13% |
| 1995 | 57 | 19% |
| 1994 | 42 | 15% |
| 1993 | 30 | 12% |
| 1992 | 18 | 3% |
| 1991 | 16 | 11% |
| 1990 | 6 | 4% |
| 1989 | 7 | 6% |
| 1988 | 5 | 8% |
| 1987 | 4 | 7% |
| 1986 | 3 | 9% |
| 1985 | 3 | 23% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1993 Toyota Camry
45 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsTires
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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