2005 Toyota Camry brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 96 complaints for the 2005 Toyota Camry, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 96 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 28,000 miles 84 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 29 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 14 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 35 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 84 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 28,000 miles, and 68% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 29 crashes, 2 fires, 14 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, he noticed a burning odor. Another driver noticed flames coming from under the hood on the passenger side and alerted the contact. The contact attempted to stop the vehicle, but the brakes would not respond after depressing the brake pedal continuously. The contact jumped out of the vehicle and the vehicle came to a stop when it crashed into the divider on the road.
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to exit the snow covered driveway at a low speed, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes locked up causing the vehicle to skid out of control. The vehicle was recovered and towed to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Camry
- Cruise control 274 complaints
- Steering 71 complaints
- Air bags 69 complaints
- Transmission 62 complaints
- Engine 55 complaints
- Seat belts 46 complaints
- Electrical system 35 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints