Issue ID | 765891 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10310562 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | CAMRY |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 11/11/09 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2009 camry i bought a used camry 2009 with 64,000 miles on it. I noticed that while making a turn, both right and left axles were creating sound. Then i called toyota's customer relations dept. Around nov 11th and reported this matter to them. They gave to me the complaint # 0911116335. They advised me to go to the local dealer. I took the car to the local dealer on dec. 3,2009 and a mechanic rode with me in the car and agreed that both axles are bad. I left the car with the dealer to confirm this problem. When i picked up the car, they charged me $ 50. 00 for inspection and wrote the report that only left axel was bad. As i have already pointed out, mechanic had already confirmed that both axles were bad. It appears that to 'tone down' this defect, toyota home office advised the dealer to report that only one axel was bad. Dealer's estimate for replacing one axel was around $ 900. 00 after 10% discount on the parts. I understand that there may be only few 2009 camrys which would have 64,000 miles on them. I request you to register my complaint and look for other 2009 camry users to report this problem. Another problem i have noticed is the similar brake problem that toyota has in prius models. When applying brakes on a slippery condition, car does not stop for few feet. Please also investigate this matter. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | OVERLAND PARK, KS. 66213, KS |
VIN pattern | 4T1BE46K09UXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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