Issue ID | 978576 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10510557 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | CAMRY |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 30/04/13 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I turned on my toyota camry 2009 hybrid in the garage and was immediately met by numerous warning lights, an audible warning buzzer, and a message in the dash message center that read "check vsc." i was going to drive the car to a mechanic but discovered that when i backed out of the garage that there was no braking action. They had completely failed. The car was placed on a computer which provided error code c1256 and c1391. Both codes indicate abs/vsc/trac malfunctions. I brought the vehicle to my local toyota dealer and supplied a computer print out of the error codes. The problem was diagnosed as an internal leak in the abs accumulator module resulting in a loss of hydraulic pressure to the brakes. Cost of replacement with labor was quoted as $3,700. 00. I did some research and discovered numerous complaints by other toyota owners with identical problem i encountered. I also discovered that toyota has redesigned the abs annunciator module. I contacted toyota corporate headquarters in california who denied any a problem with the part. If they are unaware of the problem, why did they redesign the part? This problem is extremely dangerous as in resulted in total brake failure. I was extremely lucky that my issue manifested itself while the car was parked and not at 70 mph on an interstate highway in heavy traffic. One website set up by someone who experienced this identical problem had thirty five entries in the guest book. Everyone had the same problem. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89300 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BLOOMINGTON, MN |
VIN pattern | 4T1BB46K39UXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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