| Issue ID | 761073 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10305523 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY SOLARA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/02/10 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have the same braking problem with my 2004 toyota solara that has been recently described in the 2010 prius. I first reported the problem to kerry toyota in covington, kentucky on october 11, 2005. I have a copy of the service report including toyota's claim that the brakes were working properly. I have discussed the problem with every toyota dealer who has worked on the car since i have owned it. None have acknowledged the problem and as a female, i don't really feel like i have been taken seriously. I am an excellent driver with no accidents in 30 years of driving. Most recently, on this past monday, february 1, as i drove to work, the car in front of me put on brakes suddenly. When i applied my brakes, i hit a pot hole at exactly the same time. The brake pedal softened and the car did not slow down at all. I pumped the brakes and this time the brakes engaged and the car slowed. This issue has been completely consistent. Sudden braking, a bumpy road or loose traction, abs seems to engage, absolutely no brakes. The issue is bad enough that i refused to sell the now 6 year old car to my brother for his daughter to drive. I do not think that an inexperienced driver could possibly respond quickly enough to stop the car. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 84500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EVANSTON, IL |
| VIN pattern | 4T1CA30PX4UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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