2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid service brakes problems

“am writing to report a critical safety issue with my 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid's ABS module. The problems I've encountered include failing ABS modules, weak braking, VSC light illumination, a ringing sound, and occasional brake failure, requiring excessive force to regain control. This ABS module problem is alarmingly common in Toyota Camry Hybrids from 2007 to 2011. Repair costs are exorbitant, and the widespread nature of this issue poses a significant safety risk to drivers and passengers. I urgently request the NHTSA's immediate investigation and collaboration with Toyota to address this matter and ensure the safety of affected vehicles.”

“I am writing to report a critical safety issue with my 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid's ABS module. The problems I've encountered include failing ABS modules, weak braking, VSC light illumination, a ringing sound, and occasional brake failure, requiring excessive force to regain control. This ABS module problem is alarmingly common in Toyota Camry Hybrids from 2007 to 2011. Repair costs are exorbitant, and the widespread nature of this issue poses a significant safety risk to drivers and passengers. I urgently request the NHTSA's immediate investigation and collaboration with Toyota to address this matter and ensure the safety of affected vehicles.”

“ABS/VSC actuator pump failure and with the abs alarm on causing constant drain to the system needing jump every time or to disconnect 12v every time parked. Dealer diagnosed wrong last year stating 12v battery needed replacement. I did the $500. It did NOT fix the problem. Now dealer states actuator pump failure - replace/fix price approx $4,000. I asked for diagnostic readouts to prove to me that they have it right this time. (I'm over 50 hours into this ABS failure) he refused and would not agree to refund my money if I would go ahead with their advised repair. My car has only 116,000 miles on it! I've checked around & it seems that my model should be part of recall/repair. I've gotten nothing written from Toyota when I have inquired in writing. Extremely dangerous, this failure!”

“Breaks are not working. ABS is acting like it is in panic situation. it happens randomly. I almost went and hit somebody due to car not stopping. I am able to reproduce the issue but Toyota dealer is not accepting it. he says without seeing fault code in Toyota diagnostic tool they can't do anything. they are asking me continuously drive the vehicle. if I drive knowingly there is an issue with ABS who will be liable for accident or death. I saw few NHTSA complains raised similar to my issue. Here they are. NHTSA Compliant id: 11327259 and 11321857. Please take this seriously and help us out. There are many owners experiencing similar issues for the same model vehicles. They have done recall on hybrid model but non hybrid vehicles have same problem. you can reach me at [XXX].”

“VSC LIGHT COMES ON AND BEEPS AFTER 3 YEARS OF BEING REPLACED BY TOYOTA UNDER WARRANTY IT HAPPEN AGAIN - THE ABS BREAKS ARE NOT THERE AND A CONTINUOUS BEEP SOUNDS. I WAS QUOTED 1600 TO FIX ALTHOUGH I DONT HAVE THE MONEY AND TOYOTA KNOWS OF THIS ISSUE 2008 TOY CAM HYBRID STATIONARY AND MOVING”

“I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION ON A CITY STREET AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED, THE "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" MESSAGE CAME ON THE DASH, SEVERAL DASH LIGHTS TURNED ON, AND THE POWER BRAKES FAILED SO I HAD TO STEP ON THE BRAKES VERY HARD IN ORDER TO STOP. I WAS ABLE TO SLOWLY DRIVE HOME. THE "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" ,MESSAGE IS STILL ON THE DASH.”