2006 Toyota Camry
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Vehicle speed control is the leading concern among 435 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 13th highest complaint count among 25 Camry model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 122 involved a crash and 9 involved a fire. 124 people were injured and 3 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerJun 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.
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Campaign 16V396000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerNov 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.
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.
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.
Campaign 14V743000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 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.
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Campaign 10V036000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 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.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
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.
Campaign 10V035000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsNov 22, 2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS" THE VEHICLES' TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL OR PLACARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE B-PILLAR INCORRECTLY INDICATES THE SPARE TIRE SIZE.
A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 05V539000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: vehicle speed control
128 reports, newest first. Show all
Vehicle speed control, Nov 30, 2009, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT INTENTION AND CRASHED INTO A HOUSE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES ON HER HAND. THERE WERE DAMAGES TO THE REAR BUMPER, EXTERIOR LIGHTS AND FRAME STRUCTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,000. UPDATED 01/06/10 *BF UPDATED 01/07/10.*JB
Vehicle speed control, Nov 27, 2009, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A CEMENT BOULDER, AND THEN CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN SPUN AROUND SEVERAL TIMES AND BECAME LODGED BETWEEN A TREE AND A POLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED SHORTLY THEREAFTER AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,150. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,500. UPDATED 1/11/09 *CN
Vehicle speed control, Nov 5, 2009, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONSUMER WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, SHE TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE AHEAD AND THEN THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK. CONSEQUENTLY, SHE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE BUMPER AND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WERE DAMAGED. THE DEALER STATED THAT SINCE THE INSURANCE COMPANY PROVIDED HER WITH ASSISTANCE, THEY WOULD ONLY DOCUMENT THE FAILURE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47003. UPDATED 12/22/09 *BF THE CONSUMER SUSPECTED THE FLOOR MAT WAS THE CAUSE. SHE HAS SINCE SOLD THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 12/22/09
Vehicle speed control, Oct 28, 2009, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE ENTERING THE GARAGE AT 3 MPH HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND THEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT INTENTION. CONSEQUENTLY, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE WALL AND THEN INTO THE KITCHEN. THERE WERE DAMAGES TO THE CABINETS, DISHWASHER, STOVE AND REFRIGERATOR. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WITH SEVERE DAMAGES. AN IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NO PERSONAL INJURIES. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 12/08/09. *LJ UPDATED 12/10/09.*JB
Vehicle speed control, Jul 14, 2009, crash
2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SURGED UNEXPECTEDLY. INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED OCCURRING WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. UNCONTROLLED SURGE CAUSED VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO OTHER OBJECTS. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT INFLATE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Apr 4, 2009
I OWN A 2006 SOLARA SLE 6CY. AND THE CAR HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING (SUCH AS MERGING INTO TRAFFIC). TOYOTA HAS KNOWLEDGE OF THIS VERY PROBLEM ALONG WITH THE DEALERSHIPS AND ALL THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE IS A REFLASH. THE PROBLEM HAS TO DO WITH THE CARS ONBOARD COMPUTER. SO WHEN THEY PUT AN UPDATE IN THE COMPUTER IT IS CALLED REFLASHING. IF ENOUGH PEOPLE COMPLAIN OR IF SOMEONE IS KILLED THEY MIGHT FIND THE TIME TO TAKE CARE OF THIS. SO WHEN I AND MANY OTHERS TAKE THE TIME TO ADVISE TOYOTA AND THE DEALERSHIPS, I FEEL THEY SHOULD TAKE THE TIME TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE HELP ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM BY FILING A COMPLAINT AND ALSO BY CALLING TOYOTA. MAYBE WE CAN FINALLY GET THE HESITATION PROBLEM TAKEN CARE OF. *TR THANK YOU. JJ
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Sep 8, 2007, crash
2006 CAMRY....WHILE INCHING MY CAR FORWARD IN MY DRIVEWAY TO POSITION THE CAR TO BACK IT UP, I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE AND MOVING AT A SPEED OF NO MORE THAN 2-3 MPH. THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE WHICH KEPT INCREASING. I WAS TAKEN BY SURPRISE, DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING. I LOOKED DOWN AT THE ACCELERATOR TO MAKE SURE IT WASN'T ME. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. BEFORE I KNEW IT, I HIT HEAD ON THE VERY LARGE TREE AT THE END OF MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS APPROXIMATELY 4 FT FROM THE TREE WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED REVVING. I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON, WHICH SAVED ME FROM SMACKING MY FACE ON THE STEERING WHEEL. MY HEAD JERKED FORWARD AND I HAD A TREMENDOUS HEADACHE AFTERWARDS WITH PAIN IN MY NECK. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND MY HUSBAND REACHED IN THE WINDOW AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. WHEN I STARTED IT UP AGAIN, THERE WAS NO PROBLEM AND I CAREFULLY MOVED IT AWAY FROM THE TREE. THE FORCE WITH WHICH I HIT THE TREE PUSHED IN MY FRONT END AND ALSO DID SOME DAMAGE UNDER THE HOOD SINCE THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING. I AM CURRENTLY WAITING FOR THE INSURANCE ADJUSTOR TO CHECK THIS OUT. HE DID SAY THAT IF HE DOESN'T EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEM, HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE BY TOYOTA. NEEDLESS TO SAY, I AM ANXIOUS FOR THE RESULTS AND WILL NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CAR. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Jul 15, 2007, crash
I HAD PULLED SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS STOPPED. I WAS PUTTING THE CAR INTO THE PARK POSITION WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY SURGE FORWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE THE ENTIRE TIME. THE CAR WENT OVER THE CEMENT BLOCK INTO THE PARKING SPACE, JUMPED OVER A CEMENT CURB ONTO A GRASSY CENTER ISLAND AND FINALLY STOPPED WHEN I HIT A TREE. I HAVE PICTURES OF SKID MARKS ON THE GRASSY AREA AND THE PAVEMENT TO SHOW THAT I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND I WAS TRYING TO STOP THE CAR. THE CAR WAS TOTALED, AND I SUSTAINED BRUISES FROM THE AIRBAG AND THE SEAT BELT. I CONTACTED TOYOTA. THEY SENT AN ENGINEER TO INSPECT THE CAR. THE ENGINEER SAID THAT HE COULD NOT RECREATE THE PROBLEM AND NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. I KNEW THAT MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, NOT THE GAS PEDAL. EVEN IF IT WAS ON THE GAS PEDAL, I WAS PARKING AND CERTAINLY WOULD NOT HAVE STOMPED ON THE GAS PEDAL TO MAKE THE CAR SURGE OUT OF CONTROL AS IT DID. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Jun 11, 2007, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT DRIVING 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT A PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT REMEMBER IF SHE WAS APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE POWER TRAIN INFORMATION WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 26,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, May 29, 2007, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRONT BRAKES WERE OUT OF ROUND AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULSATE. THE DEALER RESURFACED THE FRONT ROTORS AND SANDED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL. THE DRIVER SUFFERED BRUISES ON BOTH LEGS, A HAND, AND CHEST. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 5,637. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED CORRESPONDENCE LETTERS FROM TOYOTA, AMENDED ACCIDENT REPORT, VEHICLE DESCRIPTION VIA WEB, AND EXTENDED WARRANTY INFORMATION. UPDATED 09/20/07 *TR SEE ODI 10308272 *DSY
Vehicle speed control, Apr 19, 2007, crash
I WAS IN A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE CAR TOOK OFF (WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE) AND THE CAR WENT INTO A BRICK BEAM ON THE OUTSIDE OF A STORE FRONT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DESPITE THE ENTIRE FRONT-END OF THE CAR IS COMPLETELY CAVED IN. I QUESTIONED MYSELF BUT KNEW THERE IS NO WAY POSSIBLE THAT I COULD HIT THE GAS AND CAUSE THAT AMOUNT OF DAMAGE. I HEARD THE ENGINE SURGE BEFORE THE CAR RAN UP THE BRICK PIECE ON THE GROUND BEFORE IT WENT UP THE SIDEWALK AND HIT THE BRICK BEAM. DURING THE ENTIRE ACCIDENT I TRIED TO STOP THE CAR BUT COULD NOT GAIN CONTROL. THE GROUND WAS DRY THEREFORE RAIN WAS NOT AN ISSUE. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Mar 16, 2007
I OWN A 2006 TOYOTA SOLARA 6 CYL. AND THE CAR HAS A PROBLEM WHEN WHEN YOU ACCELERATE FROM A SLOW PACE (AS WHEN YOU START TO MERGE INTO A BUSY STREET OR FREEWAY) THE CAR ACTUALLY HESITATES, THERE IS A 1 1/2 TO 2 SECOND DELAY OR LAG, BEFORE THE CAR ACTUALLY KICKS IN AND ACCELERATES. I ACCTUALLY HEAR AND SEE THE RPMS REV UP ON ONE OF THE GAUGES, BUT THE CAR IS NOT ACCELERATING OR SHIFTING AS IT SHOULD BE. IT IS TOYOTA'S RESPONSIBILITY TO DO A REFLASHING FOR A COMPUTER UPDATE! THIS IS ALL THAT IS NEEDED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND I DEMAND THAT IT BE DONE BEFORE AN ACCIDENT HAPPENS! THIS PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS AND HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CREATE A DEADLY ACCIDENT. I HAVE TAKEN MY 2006 TO TWO TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS IN THE PHOENIX AREA AND HAVE NOT GOTTEN THE HELP NEEDED TO TAKE CARE OF THIS SERIOUS MATTER. I AM NOT PLEADING WITH NHTSA TO HELP ME WITH THIS MATTER AND I WANT TO BRING THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE PUBLIC, TOYOTA, THE DEALERSHIPS, THE GOVERNMENT AND EVERYONE WHO CAN HELP WITH GETTING THIS MATTER TAKEN CARE OF. IF I AM IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM I WILL HOLD EVERYONE INVOLVED RESPONSIBLE AS I FEEL I AM HAVE TOLD ALL THOSE WHO CAN HELP EVERYTHING I CAN AND I GET NO RESPONSE! I WANT THIS PROBLEM TO BE TAKEN VERY SERIOUS AND I EXPECT TO BE HEARD AND SOMEONE TO CONTACT ME WITHIN A RESPONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. I KNOW IN FACT TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND HAS ORDERED THE MECHANICS, SERVICE WRITTERS AT THE DEALERSHIPS TO WITHHOLD THIS INFORMATION FROM CUSTOMERS. I ALSO KNOW THAT TOYOTA HAS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM WITH THE 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. I ALSO OWN A 2000 TOYOTA SOLARA 6 CYLINDER AND THIS CAR HAS NO SUCH PROBLEM WITH IT HESITATING. I ALSO DROVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY, LOANER CAR, THAT DID NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM.
Vehicle speed control, Jan 20, 2007
THROTTLE LAG AT LOW SPEED AND FROM STOP IS INCONSISTENT AND HAS BEEN THE CAUSE FOR SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED; DEALER INVESTIGATED; STATES THIS IS NORMAL AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE, THAT LAG IS "ACCEPTABLE". SOME INSTANCES HAVE BEEN SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE ACTUAL THROTTLE RESPONSE. DRIVER HAS TO USE HARDER ACCELERATION TO COMPENSATE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT TOYOTA IS AWARE OF BUT DECLINES TO ADMIT IT IS A PROBLEM. DRIVER IS VERY CONCERNED THAT THIS ISSUE WILL BE CAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT. *NM
Vehicle speed control, Jan 18, 2007
CAR HAS ON TWO OCCASIONS, SURGED FORWARD WHEN MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR ME TO STOP IT. *JB
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Jan 9, 2007, crash
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOST OF THE INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHILE THE HE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. THE CONTACT STATED THE HE HAD FOUR MINOR CRASHES DUE TO THE VEHICLE ACCELERATING. IN THE LATEST INCIDENT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ACROSS A FIVE LANE HIGHWAY AND CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE DRY, AND WAS NOT AWARE OF THE VEHICLE'S SPEED. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED, AND TAKEN IN AN AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BURNS FROM THE SEAT BELTS. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD PREVIOUSLY TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THE CONTACT HAS THE REPAIR ORDER, AND THE POLICE REPORT.*AK UPDATED 02/06/07. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Dec 5, 2006, crash
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HE WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO APPLY THE BRAKE BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED VERY SLOWLY FORWARD UNTIL IT WENT THROUGHT A STORE'S GLASS WINDOW. THE POLICE DETERMINED THE CONTACT MUST HAVE ACCIDENTALLY DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THE CONTACT DENIED THE DETERMINATION. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN, AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER.*AK UPDATED 12/28/2006 - THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *NM
Vehicle speed control, Nov 25, 2006
CAR SURGES (SUDDENLY INCREASES SPEED) IN REVERSE 10-30 SECONDS FOLLOWING COLD START. THIS OCCURS DURING SLOW, BRAKE CONTROLLED, BACKING FROM MY HOME GARAGE. WHEN SURGE OCCURS, TACHOMETER GOES UP A FEW HUNDRED RPM AND I HAVE TO QUICKLY APPLY MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES TO KEEP THE CAR FROM SURGING BACK AND GOING OUT OF CONTROL OR HITTING SOMETHING. THE A/C-HEATER IS NOT TURNED ON WHEN PROBLEM OCCURS SO IT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE THE A/C SOLENOID INCREASING THE ENGINE RPM. THE CRUISE CONTROL IS OFF. THIS CONDITION IS VERY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN PREPARED TO EXPECT IT. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS EVERY TIME I START THE CAR COLD. I HAVE ESTIMATED THE NUMBER OF INCIDENTS BELOW AND HAVE PROVIDED TODAY'S DATE AS THE LATEST DATE OF INCIDENT. I ONLY HAVE INFORMATION ON THIS HAPPENING IN "REVERSE" BECAUSE EVERY TIME I START MY CAR COLD, IT IS IN THE GARAGE AND I HAVE TO BACK OUT. *JB SEE ALSO 10295531, SAME COMPLAINANT. * DSY
Vehicle speed control, Oct 16, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE EXCESSIVELY ACCELERATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT 2 MPH. PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, THE MOTOR WOULD ROAR UP WHEN PUT INTO GEAR AND WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO HEAR THE RESULTS OF THE EXAMINATION. THEIR WAS AN ODI #10150350 THAT APPLIED TO THIS COMPLAINT PERTAINING TO THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL MODULE.
Vehicle speed control, Sep 20, 2006, crash
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING THE VEHICLE OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, WITH PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR, THE PEDAL PUSHED DOWN INTO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED BACKWARDS CRASHING INTO A TREE. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED, THE OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING SEATBELTS. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE. THE POLICE WERE ON THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO AWAIT INSPECTION BY A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE.
Vehicle speed control, Sep 18, 2006
THROTTLE LAG AT LOW SPEED AND FROM STOP IS INCONSISTENT AND HAS BEEN THE CAUSE FOR SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED; DEALER INVESTIGATED; STATES THIS IS NORMAL AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE, THAT LAG IS "ACCEPTABLE". SOME INSTANCES HAVE BEEN SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE ACTUAL THROTTLE RESPONSE. DRIVER HAS TO USE HARDER ACCELERATION TO COMPENSATE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT TOYOTA IS AWARE OF BUT DECLINES TO ADMIT IT IS A PROBLEM. DRIVER IS VERY CONCERNED THAT THIS ISSUE WILL BE CAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Aug 28, 2006
PETITION FOR DEFECT INVESTIGATION INTO MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA VEHICLES FOR INCIDENTS RELATING TO VEHICLE SURGING. *TS THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION IN HIS VEHICLE. *JB SEE ALSO 10161608. *DSY
Vehicle speed control, Jul 3, 2006
CONSUMER 2006 CAMRY SURGES. *TS *JB SEE ALSO 10166955. *DSY
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Jun 11, 2006, crash
I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH 1700 MILES ON IT. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES 3 TIMES AND HAVE HAD THE CAR ONLY 8 MONTHS. WHEN I TRY TO STOP IT SEEMS THE ENGINE RACES AND THE BRAKES WON'T STOP THE CAR. THE FIRST TIME I WENT THROUGH A STOP SIGN. THE SECOND TIME I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND THE CAR KEPT GOING AND WAS ALMOST HIT BY A SEMI-TRUCK. THE THIRD TIME I WAS STOPPING FOR A LIGHT AND THE CAR SPED UP. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES SO I PUT IT IN PARK BUT IT DIDN'T STOP AND I REAR ENDED A VAN. THE POLICE WOULD NOT LET ME DRIVE THE CAR HOME. OAK LAWN TOYOTA SAID I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO MY HOUSE FOR THEM TO COME OUT AND INSPECT IT. THEY JUST WANTED ME TO PAY THE $300 FEE. TOYOTA CAME TO THE DEALER TO INSPECT IT OVER 3 WEEKS AGO AND I STILL HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR. I ONLY DRIVE IT WHEN I HAVE TO TAKE MY 90 YEAR OLD FATHER TO THE GROCERY STORE. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Wheels, May 5, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING PAST A ROADSIDE RADAR CHECK, THE DISPLAY READ SLOWER THAN THE SPEEDOMETER ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THIS WAS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE STEEL WHEELS; THEY CAUSE AN INACCURATE READING WITH THE SPEEDOMETER. THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THE SPEEDOMETER COULD BE FALSE UP TO 8 PERCENT, AFTER HAVING A RADAR TEST, IT WAS DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS OFF BY 9 PERCENT.
Vehicle speed control, Apr 18, 2006, crash
I TERMINATED A LEASE ON A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY ON FEB. 28. I ONLY DROVE IT FROM NOV. 1 TO JAN. 9 WHEN FOR THE THIRD TIME IN THOSE TWO MONTHS IT SURGED AHEAD WHEN I WAS PARKING. THE SURGE WAS SO POWERFUL, THAT THE CAR FLEW THRU THE AIR AND DAMAGED ANOTHER CAR IN THE PARKING LOT. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR SUFFERED $6000 WORTH OF DAMAGES. I CONTACTED THE DEALER TO SAY I WOULD HAVE THE DAMAGED CAR TOWED TO THEIR SHOP AND THEY SAID THE BODY HAD TO BE REPAIRED BEFORE THEY WOULD CHECK TO SEE WHY IT MALFUNCTIONED. I WAS TOLD THAT A REGIONAL ENGINEER FROM TOYOTA WOULD INSPECT THE CAR. I HAD GREAT HOPES THAT THEY WOULD FIND THE PROBLEM AND FIX IT BUT THE REPORT SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. OF COURSE THERE IS SOMETHING VERY WRONG WHEN THE CAR WILL NOT STOP BUT RATHER SURGES AHEAD WHEN YOU ARE BRAKING. THEY IMPLIED THAT AFTER 45 YEARS OF ACCIDENT FREE DRIVING , I PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR INSTEAD OF THE BRAKE. I TERMINATED THE LEASE. BUT I AM VERY FEARFUL AND VERY PERPLEXED THAT TOYOTA IS UNCONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THEIR CARS. TOYOTA MUST ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM---IT IS VERY WRONG TO IGNORE THIS SAFETY HAZARD. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT ABOUT A CAR I NO LONGER HAVE BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN SOLD TO AN UNSUSPECTING PERSON. THE NEW OWNER WAS NOT TOLD OF THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY SAY THERE IS NO PROBLEM. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CONTACT THE NEW OWNER. I THOUGHT THE DEALER WOULD DO THE RIGHT THING AND SEND THE CAR BACK TO THE FACTORY TO BE FIXED. *NM SEE ODI 10155560 ALSO. *DSY