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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
4 reportsClear category filter85,000 miles · Nov 2, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
YOU HAVE TO PUSH THE BRAKES VERY HARD AND ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE BRAKE PADS AND SHOES WERE CHECK AND THEY ARE GOOD. WE ALSO HAD THE BRAKES FLUSHED TWICE. NO FLUID IS LEAKING BUT THE MECHANIC SAID, IT MAY BE THE ABS SYSTEM OR THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER BUT THIS WOULD BE UNUSUALLY FOR A CAR OF T…
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YOU HAVE TO PUSH THE BRAKES VERY HARD AND ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE BRAKE PADS AND SHOES WERE CHECK AND THEY ARE GOOD. WE ALSO HAD THE BRAKES FLUSHED TWICE. NO FLUID IS LEAKING BUT THE MECHANIC SAID, IT MAY BE THE ABS SYSTEM OR THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER BUT THIS WOULD BE UNUSUALLY FOR A CAR OF THIS AGE A 2007 TOYOTA SIENNA. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10363768
7,000 miles · Jul 29, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
IT SEEM LIKE THE BRAKE TAKE ABOUT 1 OR 2 SECOND BEFORE IT IS FINALLY ENGAGE IF I BRAKE NORMALLY. IF I BRAKE HARD THEN IT IS STOP VERY GOOD BUT IF I BRAKE SLIGHTLY BY PRESS THE BRAKE NORMALLY THEN IT IS NOT DOING GOOD JOB TO STOP IT. DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY WRONG WITH IT. DEALER LET ME TEST DRIVE 2011 AND THE BRAKE ON THE MODEL…
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IT SEEM LIKE THE BRAKE TAKE ABOUT 1 OR 2 SECOND BEFORE IT IS FINALLY ENGAGE IF I BRAKE NORMALLY. IF I BRAKE HARD THEN IT IS STOP VERY GOOD BUT IF I BRAKE SLIGHTLY BY PRESS THE BRAKE NORMALLY THEN IT IS NOT DOING GOOD JOB TO STOP IT. DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY WRONG WITH IT. DEALER LET ME TEST DRIVE 2011 AND THE BRAKE ON THE MODEL WORK GOOD AS THE BREAK I HAVE ON KIA RONDO AND CHEVY IMPALA. I CALLED TOYOTA COMPANY AND THEY TOLD ME GO TO ANOTHER DEALER TO ASK FOR SECOND OPINION. I TOLD THEM ABOUT THE BRAKE ON 2011 MODEL. THEY SAID MY VAN HAS 7K MILEAGE, THE ONE I TESTED DRIVE IS NEW VAN. I TOLD THEM MY VAN IS STILL NEW. THEY SAY I CAN PURSUE THE ISSUE MY OWN IF I STILL THINK THE BRAKE IS NO GOOD. I WENT TO ANOTHER DEALER THEY ALSO SAID NO PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE. ON THE WEBSITE EDMUND TOWN TALK (HTTP://TOWNHALL-TALK.EDMUNDS.COM) HAS FEW PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE BRAKE. MY WIFE HAD THE 2001 CAMRY AND HAD THE BRAKE ISSUE THAT VERY SLOW TO ENGAGE JUST LIKE THE VAN WE HAVE NOW. I THINK THE GOVERNMENT NEED TO LOOK INTO TO BREAK ISSUE SINCE I HAVE DRIVE MANY DIFFERENCE BRANCH CAR, AND I FIND OUT THE TOYOTA BRAKE DOES NOT BRAKE GOOD WHEN YOU PUT THE BRAKE DOWN NORMALLY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10346146
10,000 miles · Jun 15, 2010
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed ControlCrash
UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION WHERE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS "SOFT" AND DID NOT HAVE ANY EFFECT IN STOPPING THE VEHICLE. I WAS PULLING INTO MY GARAGE AND AS I NEARED THE POINT WHERE I WANTED TO STOP, I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS HAD NO EFFECT AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED THROUGH THE O…
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UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION WHERE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS "SOFT" AND DID NOT HAVE ANY EFFECT IN STOPPING THE VEHICLE. I WAS PULLING INTO MY GARAGE AND AS I NEARED THE POINT WHERE I WANTED TO STOP, I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS HAD NO EFFECT AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED THROUGH THE OTHER END OF THE GARAGE. THERE IS A DROP FROM THE FLOOR OF THE GARAGE TO THE GROUND ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE GARAGE. WHEN THE HEAVY FRONT END OF THE 2010 TOYOTA SIENNA WENT THROUGH THE GARAGE WALL, IT DROPPED TO THE GROUND AND THE VEHICLE WAS BALANCED LIKE ON A TEETER-TOTTER WITH 1 REAR WHEEL IN THE AIR INSTEAD OF ON THE GARAGE FLOOR. THIS POSITION STOPPED THE VEHICLE FROM CONTINUING TO MOVE FORWARD. I WAS UNABLE TO GET OUT BECAUSE THE DOORS WERE LOCKED AND DID NOT RELEASE WHEN I TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR. I CALLED THE LOCAL SECURITY FORCE WHO CAME TO MY ASSISTANCE. WITH THE SECURITY FORCE PULLING ON THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE, I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT THROUGH THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE BUT THE CONSEQUENCE WAS FRIGHTENING EVEN AT THE SLOW SPEED THAT I WAS GOING. I CONTACTED MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND THOUGH NOT FINALIZED, IT APPEARS THAT THEY BELIEVE THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THEIR REPAIRS WOULD BE BODY WORK, PAINTING, AND A NEW FRONT WINDSHIELD. MY CONCERN IS THAT THESE REPAIRS MAY NOT ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM - THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT SLOW OR STOP THE VEHICLE AS INTENDED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10336385
3,000 miles · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I WAS DRIVING IN LIGHT SNOW AT A SLOW SPEED (10-15 MPH) DOWN A VERY SLIGHT HILL (5 DEGREES). I TRIED TO COME TO A STOP, ONCE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND ONCE AT A STOP SIGN, AND THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. THEY MADE A GRINDING NOISE, BUT DID NOT SLOW THE CAR WHATSOEVER. LUCKILY I DID NOT HIT OR WAS HIT BY ANOTHER CAR, BUT INCIDE…
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I WAS DRIVING IN LIGHT SNOW AT A SLOW SPEED (10-15 MPH) DOWN A VERY SLIGHT HILL (5 DEGREES). I TRIED TO COME TO A STOP, ONCE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND ONCE AT A STOP SIGN, AND THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. THEY MADE A GRINDING NOISE, BUT DID NOT SLOW THE CAR WHATSOEVER. LUCKILY I DID NOT HIT OR WAS HIT BY ANOTHER CAR, BUT INCIDENT WAS VERY FRIGHTENING. I HAVE NOT YET SCHEDULED TO TAKE THEM IN FOR A SERVICE CHECK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10305231
Official recalls
8Oct 18, 2017
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2005-2007 and 2009-2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock assembly, the shift lever may be moved out of the 'Park' position without depressing the brake pedal.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid and reapply the grease, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0V. Vehicles that were previously recalled under campaign 13V-429 are not affected by this recall.
Jun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Nov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
May 22, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The affected vehicles have a spare tire carrier assembly mounted under the vehicle whose attachment cable may corrode due to high concentrations of road salt splashing onto the spare tire carrier.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota sent owners in August 2014 an interim notification to advise owners of the recall and that dealers will perform an interim remedy to remove the spare tire and relocate it to the luggage compartment, free of charge. Owners are being mailed a second letter as parts become available and dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The remedy campaign is being performed in phases. The first phase of the recall began July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. NOTE: 2004-2010 Siennas subject to this recall were subject to recall campaign 10V-160 initiated in 2010. Those owners are advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles. Additionally, model year 1998-2003 Siennas were recalled as part of safety recall 10V-160. Owners of those vehicles that have not had not the remedy performed on their vehicles, should contact their Toyota dealer to schedule a free repair.
Jan 16, 2013
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
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Seats
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Apr 20, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 SIENNA PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 7, 1997 AND JANUARY 4, 2010, CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE SPARE TIRE STOWED UNDER THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THE COLD CLIMATE REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES WHERE ROAD SALT IS FREQUENTLY USED, WATER SPLASHED BACKWARDS WITH HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT CAN REACH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER AND CORRODE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY CABLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE SPARE TIRE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WITH AN INTERIM LETTER INITIALLY INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AUTHORIZED DEALERS TO INSPECT FOR CORROSION. A SECOND NOTICE WILL BE SENT WHEN THE PERMANENT REMEDY IS AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE TOYOTA'S AMENDED RECALL REPORT OF JULY 19, 2010. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Feb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Feb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
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