| Issue ID | 1054734 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10577556 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 03/02/14 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The brake actuator on these camry and camry hybrid models is a complaint of thousands of these models of toyotas. When taken to a dealer, they want approximately $4000 to repair the problem ($2800 for the part and $1200 for labor) and at 3 separate dealerships the undertone comment from the service writer is that toyota should recall these cars and replace this part but until someone is killed in the car from the brakes failing, nothing is going to happen; it is a huge safety concern. Why isn't toyota demanded to make a recall on a part that is defective in thousands of the camry and hybrid camry models? There are massive complaints recorded via computer and maybe people don't know who to appropriately address this issue to. Hopefully nhtsa. Gov will take an human interest with regards to vehicle safety and demand that toyota recall these cars and replace this part at their cost. With so many complaints about this brake actuator problem, there has to be a series of defective parts that were installed in these camry and camry hybrid models. When questioned about a defective part, toyota just shrugs their shoulders. It is frustrating and it is now involving my family and especially my children at risk of death defying travel. I really appreciate any advice or help nhtsa can provide to make toyota admit guilt of a defective brake actuator. I will guess that it really will take a series of deaths or mutilating accidents to get toyota off the bench. I am truly concerned and not many people can afford a $4,000 repair. Thank you for your time and consideration. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | JTNBB46KX83XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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