2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Service Brakes Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 7, 2023 · 391 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 391 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid, 65% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 102,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “check vsc” (40% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Check vsc: mentioned in 157 of 391 complaints (40%)
  • Brake actuator: mentioned in 56 of 391 complaints (14%)
  • Brakes failed: mentioned in 26 of 391 complaints (7%)

How much does it cost to fix?

Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid at $4,200, and half of them between $3,050 and $4,400.

Based on 51 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2018), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.

At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?

Based on 358 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles6 · 2%
10k–25k miles2 · 1%
25k–50k miles15 · 4%
50k–75k miles53 · 15%
75k–100k miles94 · 26%
100k–150k miles124 · 35%
150k+ miles64 · 18%

How serious are the reports?

Of 391 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury.

Toyota Camry Hybrid service brakes complaints by model year

Peak: 2007, with 391 complaints
2006: 1200612007: 3913912008: 612008612009: 53532010: 5201052011: 662012: 9201292013: 772014: 7201472015: 112016: 1201612017: 112018: 112018112025: 11112026: 620266

n = 571 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearService Brakes complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2026 Camry Hybrid64%—
2025 Camry Hybrid117%7,100
2018 Camry Hybrid1139%750
2017 Camry Hybrid120%8,400
2016 Camry Hybrid120%29,000
2015 Camry Hybrid17%63,000
2014 Camry Hybrid728%24,450
2013 Camry Hybrid726%27,600
2012 Camry Hybrid916%33,500
2011 Camry Hybrid626%50,135
2010 Camry Hybrid550%85,675
2009 Camry Hybrid5345%86,500
2008 Camry Hybrid6138%97,000
2007 Camry Hybrid39165%102,000
2006 Camry Hybrid150%166,079

When owners reported it

Peak: 2014, with 202 complaints
2012: 7201272013: 322013322014: 20220142022015: 382015382016: 292016292017: 272017272018: 362018362019: 182019182021: 220212

n = 391 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists service brakes for the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the check VSC system warning light was illuminated. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal was soft. The dealer was not contacted…

Received Dec 29, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11445462

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry hybrid. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, several unknown warning the lights became illuminated. The vehicle was taken to toyota carlsbad parts & service department (6020 avenida encinas, carlsbad, ca 92011) where it was diagnosed with the abs…

Received Mar 10, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11400191

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH IN THE COLD RAIN, THE CONTACT HAD TO EXERT EXTRA PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF SURPRISE (13543 N AUTOSHOW AVE…

Received Nov 22, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11281839
Toyota Camry Hybrid
2007-2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid photographed in College Park, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrids have service brakes problems?

No. NHTSA has 391 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid (65% of the 602 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid service brakes?

No recall currently lists service brakes for this vehicle.

At what mileage do service brakes problems start?

The median reported mileage is 102,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

How much does it cost to fix service brakes problems on the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid?

Owners report a typical cost of $4,200 (half paid between $3,050 and $4,400), from 51 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid?

The most frequent phrase is “check vsc”, in 157 of 391 complaints, followed by “brake actuator” (56).

Other 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems

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