| Issue ID | 741090 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10285734 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 12/02/09 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We bought a 2007 camry le from longo toyota in el monte, ca in april 2006. We have had the front brakes replaced 3 times, the shims replaced once, the rear brakes once and the rotors reglazed or replaced once, the most recent time was in february 2009. Every time we have taken the car to the dealer with our complaint, it was fixed at our cost, and they told us that it was probably the driver who is using the brakes so much to cause the brakes to be replaced so frequently, which isn't the case, and we told them so. The car now has 70,000 miles on it and has an extended warranty. We are concerned that toyota is aware of a possible problem with the braking system and is not publicly acknowledging it. By contrast, we also own a 2004 chevy tahoe, which we bought brand new, now has 100,000+ miles on it and we have needed to replace the front brakes once. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61750 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SUNLAND, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK46K87UXXXXXX |
| 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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