2005 Toyota Camry service brakes, hydraulic problems
66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2005 Toyota Camry — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact’s brother performed brake repair on the vehicle and added Prestone DOT 3 brake fluid to the brake reservoir. The contact stated that several days later, while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the brakes locked up and the vehicle failed to move. The…”
filed Aug 6, 2025
“The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the brake was depressed and failed to respond, and the vehicle drove over the parking block. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence. The vehicle was towed to…”
filed Aug 8, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camry | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Camry | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Camry | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 Camry | 38 | 5% |
| 2016 Camry | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Camry | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Camry | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 Camry | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Camry | 16 | 3% |
| 2010 Camry | 21 | 3% |
| 2009 Camry | 42 | 3% |
| 2008 Camry | 22 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Toyota Camry
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.