2009 Toyota Camry Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 107about this part
- Share
- 8%of 1,294 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,064miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 107 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Toyota Camry, 8% of the 1,294 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,064 miles. 21 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11366775, filed 2020-10, 148,768 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11317355, filed 2020-03, 213,799 miles“Went to have brakes replaced since they were squeeking and a few times I put on the brakes and it skipped and was told that all the struts were leaking and calipers were bad. Took for 2nd opinion and was told that was practically impossible and very rare. They looked at car and changed brakes and now in 2 months later my brakes are squeaking just as bad again.”
NHTSA complaint #10574808, filed 2014-03, 70,000 miles“After bringing the car to get brakes checked, we were informed that the struts needed to be replaced on the car. This car is only driven on paved roads, in a well maintained area. The car has slightly less than 48000 miles on it. Struts should last much longer on a car when the driven in the environment we live in.”
NHTSA complaint #10643098, filed 2014-10, 48,000 miles“When entering my garage, the car automatically accelerated crashing through the back wall of the garage. I applied the brake but they didn't appear to work as the car was accelerating too fast. The car finally came a stop in the backyard against a fence post that was in concrete.”
NHTSA complaint #10596111, filed 2014-06, 48,863 milesRelated recalls
- 12V091000Mar 7, 2012Toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 camry vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2008, through february 28, 2009, and model year 2009-2011 venza vehicles…Covers: Toyota Camry 2009, Venza 2009–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10214323Mar 17, 2022TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
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- 10190453Mar 12, 2021TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10187241Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10186195Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
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 2009 Toyota Camry
266 complaintsBody and structure
225 complaintsEngine
208 complaintsOther or unknown
176 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
126 complaintsElectrical system
82 complaintsSuspension
70 complaintsAir bags
66 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsEngine cooling
46 complaintsTires
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology