| Issue ID | 630454 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10191038 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY SOLARA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/05/07 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The 2004 toyota camry solara v6 had consistent brake failure. A very reputable mechanic stated that the defect was in the hydraulic system. Replaced master cylinder, bled brakes, checked pressure according to manufacturer 's specs and checked out correctly. -exhausted possibilities for reasons for sporadic brake failure. Online research discovered numerous complaints with similar problems. No solution posted to date. Concern regarding continuing safety issue due to unexpected failure, and low pedal inconsistent performance. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
| Number of Occurences | 12 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BISHOP, GA |
| VIN pattern | 4T1CA38P14UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 09/01/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | ELITE/ATHENS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 7065431609 |
| Dealer's city | ATHENS/BOGART, |
| Dealer's state code | GA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 30622 |