1999 Toyota Camry Brakes Problems

“Please pay attention to the two accidents that I have experienced. I purchased my Toyota Camry in 2003 and loved it. I have been driving for 57 years and never had an accident. On october 11, 2007, I drove up my daughter's driveway, came to a stop (my foot was on the brake) and was putting my car in park when it suddenly accelerated into and crashed thru the closed garage door! I finally came to a stop after crashing into the hot water heater and a work table, putting a big hole in the wall behind it. …”

“To whom it may concern: this is not a formal complaint. It is a matter of concern that might be shared by other1999 Toyota owners. While the news is extensive in reporting the issues involved in uncontrolled acceleration of select later model Toyota automobiles, I believe an aspect of an earlier Camry has the potential of causing an accident. I have a 1999 Toyota Camry for which I have experienced several occasions when the accelerator (gas pedal) will not depress as intended. Several attempts are necessary to have the car respond to my desire to increase speed. …”

“This vehicle has had at least 2 brake repairs per year since the initial repair done prior to 20000 miles .rotors have been replaced twice, and this is the most brake repairs I have ever had on any vehicle I have owned. The last mechanic who worked on the car recommended replacing the calipers because they seem to be a problem in these cars. I have complained to Toyota and they say they have not heard of any problems in this year vehicle. I find this hard to believe when mechanics are telling me otherwise. …”

“Without warning, I.e. Squealing, sounds, etc., I experienced increased stopping distance when I pressed the brakes to avoid a collision. When I returned the car to the dealer/service, they stated that the front pads are metal to metal. The car has 89,000 miles and the brakes and portions of the braking system have been replaced on average every 8,000 miles. This has been the eleventh time that there has been brake problems with this car. The front brake pads are being worn prematurely. There is usually a lot of brake dust and crystallized or solid material falling from the front brake pads. …”

“The brakes do not seem to work properly when the car is on a decline; this is particularly a problem when the road is wet. Sometimes it seems as if the brakes do not want to work. My mechanic has twice thoroughly checked the brake system and replaced worn parts, but he is unable to locate any problem with the braking system.”