2007 Toyota Camry
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 3,615 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 25 Camry model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 314 involved a crash and 72 involved a fire. 199 people were injured and 4 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.
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Visibility, power window devices and controlsOct 22, 2015
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
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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.
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Visibility, power window devices and controlsOct 10, 2012
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.
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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.
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Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalJan 21, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalOct 5, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Campaign 09V388000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentSep 26, 2007
CERTAIN ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS (AWFM) SPECIFICALLY SOLD AS AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FOR USE ON THE 2007 AND 2008 MODEL YEAR LEXUS ES350 AND TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLES. THE AWFM INCLUDES TWO GROMMET HOLES AND RETAINING HOOKS (CLIPS) TO SECURE THE MAT TO THE VEHICLE'S CARPET. IF THE AWFM IS NOT SECURED BY ITSELF OR IF IT IS PLACED ON TOP OF AN EXISTING CARPETING FLOOR MAT, THE MAT COULD MOVE FORWARD DURING THE VEHICLE USAGE AND IT MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY TEMPORARILY BECOME STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION WHEN RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, IT MAY INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF ALL 2007 AND 2008 LEXUS ES350 AND TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLES ABOUT THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH NOT ALL OF THESE OWNERS WILL HAVE PURCHASED THE ALL WEATHER MATS. IF THE OWNER HAD NOT PURCHASED THE MATS, THEY ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALL. THIS LETTER WILL ADVISE OWNERS WHEN REPLACEMENT MATS WILL BE AVAILABLE OR HOW TO RETURN THE ALL WEATHER FLOOR MAT SET TO OBTAIN A REFUND. A SECOND LETTER WILL BE SENT AFTER MATS ARE AVAILABLE REQUESTING OWNERS TO RETURN THEIR MATS TO A LEXUS OR TOYOTA DEALER FOR EXCHANGE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE MAT. THE FIRST LETTER IS EXPECTED TO BE SENT DURING EARLY OCTOBER 2007 AND THE SECOND IN LATE NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THE LEXUS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-255-3987 OR THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER AT 1-888-270-9371.
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Air bagsApr 3, 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.
THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
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Representative owner complaints: vehicle speed control
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Vehicle speed control, Apr 8, 2010
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE TOYOTA ACCELERATION PROBLEM FM OWNER OF A 2007 CAMRY. *KB THE CONSUMER THE FIRST TIME SHE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, SHE WAS AT COMPLETE STOP AT AN INTERSECTION WITH A FOUR-WAY STOP. HER FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN SHE HEARD THE ENGINE REV AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL REALLY HARD IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, NARROWLY MISSING A GROUP OF CHILDREN WHO WERE IN THE CROSSWALK. THE SECOND TIME, SHE WAS IN A TRAFFIC JAM AT A COMPLETE STOP, WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE, WHEN AGAIN THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. SHE STOOD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS SHE COULD. THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY FISH-TAILED A BIT BEFORE IT STOPPED WITHIN INCHES OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. THE FIRST THE DEALER SAID MAY BE IT WAS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM, SO THEY UPGRADED THE SOFTWARE AND THERE WERE NO MAJOR ISSUES FOR A WHILE. THE SECOND TIME, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE RE-CREATED AND THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM BEFORE. THE DEALER DID INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR IN THE VEHICLE. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Apr 7, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SOLARA CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH APPROACHING A STOP SIGNAL. WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED FOR THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGES. THE CONTACT DID NOT REPORT ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS AND TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,500. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,000. UPDATED 05/20/10. *LJ UPDATED 08/31/10*JB
Vehicle speed control, Apr 6, 2010, crash
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY ACCELERATOR *GR THE CONSUMER SHE STATED SHE NOTICED RIGHT AWAY THERE WAS A SURGING/LUNGING PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE WHENEVER THE ACCELERATOR WAS APPLIED FROM A STOP. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT HER COMPLAINT WAS NEVER RESOLVED. IN FEBRUARY 2008, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A TREE AS SHE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. HER FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. FEBRUARY 12, 2010, THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER DUE TO THE ACCELERATOR RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE IS STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION. UPDATED 04/21/10.*JB
Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Apr 6, 2010
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR TO WORK IT WOULD ACCELERATE. MY CAR HAD TWO RECALLS. THE DEALERSHIP HAD MY CAR DURING MOST OF THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY. THEY CALLED ME AND INDICATED THE CAR WAS REPAIRED. DROVE CAR TO WORK AND CAR ACCELERATED AGAIN. TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY PUT IN A NEW DRIVE SHAFT. AT THAT POINT I WAS TOO SCARED TO GET BACK IN CAR. I HAD NO CONFIDENCE THAT THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED AND I DON'T REALLY THINK THEY KNEW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR AS IT WAS STILL UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I COULD NOT GET BACK IN THAT CAR NOR COULD I AFFORD TO GO TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TO PURCHASE A NEW ONE. I QUALIFIED FOR THEIR 0% FINANCING ON A 2010 NEW PRODUCTION WITH NO RECALL AND FREE TWO YEAR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. I FELT TRAPPED WITH NO CHOICE BUT TO BUY THE CAR AS I HAD PUT $11,000 ON THE 2007 WHICH WAS A LOSS. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING OVER 30 YEARS AND NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT OR TICKET UNTIL I BOUGHT THIS CAR. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Apr 5, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN REMOVING HER FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD ABNORMALLY ACCELERATE WITHOUT DRIVER INTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 45,000.
Vehicle speed control, Apr 3, 2010
I OWN A 2007 CAMRY SOLARA, MY CARS GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK WHEN I AM AT A STOP LIGHT AND PROCEED INTO TRAFFIC THE CARS MOMENTARILY STAYS IN AN IDLED POSITION FOR SEVERAL SECONDS, UNTIL IT KICKS FORWARD AND ACCELERATES. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AND FINANCIALLY I AM STILL PAYING FOR A CAR THAT IS PARKED, BECAUSE I DO NOT FEEL IT SAFE TO DRIVE. TOYOTA NEEDS TO PUT THE CAMRY SOLARA ON THE LIST. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND WITHOUT THE RECALL THEY REFUSE TO EVEN DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR MY CAR, AT MY EXPENSE NO LESS, I DO NOT FEEL THAT SOLARA OWNERS SHOULD BE IGNORED AND FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE. I DO NOT WANT TO HURT MYSELF OR ANYONE ELSE BY TAKING A CHANCE ON DRIVING A CAR THAT IS OUT OF CONTROL. PUT THE SOLARA'S ON THE RECALL LIST, AND MAKE MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS AT EASE WITH A REPAIR AND GAS PEDAL REPLACEMENT IMMEDIATELY. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Mar 31, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUDDENLY CRASHED INTO A MAILBOX. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED FOR THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO BODY CENTER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE WEEKS AFTER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL) RECALL REMEDY REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AND THERE WERE NO RESOLUTIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 30, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 09V388000 AND 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL) REPAIRS PERFORMED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHILE HIS FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A CURB AND A FENCE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP BUT THE MANUFACTURER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,100. UPDATED 05/11/10. *LJ
Vehicle speed control, Mar 30, 2010
I WANTED TO SHARE MY EXPERIENCE WITH MY TOYOTA CAMRY RE. THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM, FOR YOU TO SHARE WITH YOUR ENGINEERS. I LEASED MY 2007 CAMRY IN AUGUST 2007 (VIN [XXX]), A 4 CYLINDER MODEL. APPROXIMATELY A YEAR LATER, I WAS ON THE FREEWAY PASSING A CAR WHEN I NEEDED A SUDDEN BURST OF SPEED, SO I FLOORED THE ACCELERATOR HARD. (I WAS USED TO A 6 CYLINDER WHICH REACTS INSTANTLY.) THE ACCELERATOR SEEMED TO STICK AND I EXPERIENCED A RACING ENGINE THAT WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY STOP THE CAR BY PUTTING IT IN NEUTRAL AND BRAKING (NEEDLESS TO SAY, A LITTLE SHAKEN). AFTER I TURNED IT OFF, I IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND AGAIN IT RACED. I TURNED IT OFF AGAIN AND LET IT SIT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. AFTER RESTARTING IT, IT REACTED NORMALLY. I CAREFULLY DROVE TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE I WAS GIVEN THE FLOOR MAT EXPLANATION WHICH I ACCEPTED. I DID IN FACT HAVE MY FLOOR MATS LOOSE AND NOT IN THE PEGS. I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED A RECURRENCE. MY PERCEPTION IS THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED WHEN I STOMPED ON THE ACCELERATOR, AND AFTER TURNING OFF THE ENGINE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND RESTARTING WITHOUT INCIDENT, I AM SPECULATING THAT THE IGNITION SYSTEM WAS ABLE TO RESET ITSELF. THAT'S WHY I SUSPECT THE PROBLEM MAY BE ELECTRICAL OR THE VEHICLE COMPUTER, AND NOT MECHANICAL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Vehicle speed control, Mar 29, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE. HE STATED HE HAD HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE TACHOMETER REACHED OVER 7,000 RPM'S. HE IMMEDIATELY GRABBED THE SHIFT LEVER AND SWITCH IT TO NEUTRAL AND THEN AS RAPIDLY AS POSSIBLE TO PARK. THE CONSUMER STATED THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. THE CONSUMER STATED A SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED AGAIN WHILE PARKING AT A LOCAL BANK. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Mar 26, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR MAT BECAME WEDGED UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT THE SPEED THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELLING BUT NO ACCIDENTS OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR FAILURES RELATED TO THE FLOOR MAT AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TO BE REPAIRED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY BUT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 62,000.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 26, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A NEARBY DUMPSTER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 73,000.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 25, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT HAD RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL). THE CONTACT WAS DISPLEASED WITH THE REMEDY UPON COMPLETION OF THE ACCURATE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER SHAVED AND SHORTENED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DOWN. THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN WITH HIS FOOT SLIPPING OFF OF THE SMALL PEDAL EXCESSIVELY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 60,583. UPDATED 05/11/10. *LJ
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Mar 25, 2010, crash
MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND IT WOULD NOT STOP MY CAR. I THEN STRUCK THE CAR AHEAD OF ME.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 25, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A SUDDEN DECREASE IN SPEED OCCURRED, FOLLOWED BY AN UNINTENDED INCREASE IN THE SPEED WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE ACCELERATOR FAILURE AFTER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS 10V017000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 24, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A FUEL MODIFICATION; HOWEVER, THE DEALER PERFORMED RECALL REPAIRS ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V017000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITHOUT THE OWNERS CONSENT. FOLLOWING THE RECALL REPAIRS, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS UNUSUALLY HARD TO ENGAGE. SHE STATED THAT SHE WOULD HAD TO USE HER TOES WITH NO HEEL SUPPORT TO ASSIST WITH DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT WAS UNSATISFIED WITH THE RECALL REPAIRS, STATING THAT HER FOOT WOULD CONTINUOUSLY FALL OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. BOTH THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED WITH HER CONCERNS BUT WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THERE WERE NO FURTHER REPAIRS OR MODIFICATION PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 34,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 33,000.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 23, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES ACCELERATION AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *TGW THE COSNUMER STATED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSED OVER USE OF THE BRAKES.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 23, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 10V017000 AND 09V388000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 34,000.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 23, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL GEAR AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 156,817 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 05/11/10.*LJ
Vehicle speed control, Mar 23, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SE. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 25 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THE ENGINE BECAME EXTREMELY LOUD. THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED UP TO SPEEDS OF 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT AS WELL AS THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE POLICE WERE CALLED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS PLACE OF RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED APPROXIMATELY FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE FAILURE OCCURRED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 09V388000 AND 10V017000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 25,300.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 22, 2010
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEMS. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE APPROACHED A SLOW MOVING VEHICLE, HE TAPPED THE BRAKE TO CANCEL THE CRUISE CONTROL. WHEN HE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO PASS THE SLOW MOVING VEHICLE, HE USED THE RESUME BUTTON AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. HE NOTICED THAT WHEN HE REACHED A SPEED OF 77/78 MPH, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND WHEN IT EXCEEDED 80 MPH, HE DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND EVERY THING RETURNED TO NORMAL UNDER MANUAL ACCELERATION. HE LATER ENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND IT FUNCTIONED WELL. THE CONSUMER RECENTLY HAD A 40,000 MILE INSPECTION DONE. TWO DAYS LATER, ON A SHORT TRIP, NOT DRIVING MORE THAN 40 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD A POP SOUND IN THE DASHBOARD AND WHEN RETURNING HOME, HE DISCOVERED THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK. *JB
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Mar 19, 2010, crash
IN 2007 WE LEASED A NEW CAMRY ALONG WITH ANOTHER NEW TOYOTA PRODUCT ON THE SAME DAY. MY WIFE HAS HAD THE ACCELERATOR STICK ON HER AND SHE HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR AND RAN OFF THE ROAD. SHE NARROWLY AVOIDED HAVING A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT IN THE CAR WHILE MY FOUR YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS IN THE CAR WITH HER. THE DEALERSHIP PICKED UP THE CAR AND ATTEMPTED TO FIX IT. THE FIRST TIME MY WIFE DROVE THE CAR THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AGAIN. THEY HAVE SINCE CAME AND PICKED IT UP AGAIN AND HAVE HAD IT FOR ALMOST TWO WEEKS WITH NO PROGRESS OR SOLUTIONS OFFERED. THE CAR IS UNSAFE AND THEY HAVE NO SOLUTIONS TO FIX IT. THEY TELL US THEY'RE WAITING ON TOYOTA ENGINEERS TO COME BUT HAVE NO DATE OR TIME THAT WILL HAPPEN. MY WIFE IS TERRIFIED OF THE CAR AND RIGHTFULLY SO. THERE ARE ONLY 15 MONTHS LEFT ON THE LEASE AND WE JUST WANT THEM TO PURCHASE THE CAR BACK. IT IS LEASED THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR TOO LONG FOR THEM TO HAVE NO SOLUTIONS FOR A REPAIR. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Mar 19, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A RED LIGHT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. HE STATED HE ENGAGED THE BRAKE, AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, IT STARTED AS NORMAL. HE THEN DROVE HOME AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 56,254.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Mar 19, 2010
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. MY CAMRY HAS ACCELERATED ON MANY OCCASIONS, HUNDREDS OF TIME, OFTEN TIMES, DAILY. IT HAS NEVER CAUSED AN OVERRIDE PROBLEM, BUT THE RPMS DO GO UP IMMENSELY. IT IS NOT THE GAS PEDAL, I CAN ASSURE YOU, BECAUSE I KEEP MY FOOT ON THE PEDAL TO SEE IF THAT IS THE PROBLEM. MY BROTHER IN LAW, A CAR MECHANIC GURU ASSURED ME IT WAS THE NEW MOTOR SYNCHRONIZATION, SO I NEVER REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO MY LOCAL DEALER. I HAD A 2005 CAMRY, THIS NEVER HAPPENED TO THAT VEHICLE. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN AN ACCIDENT, BUT ALMOST DAILY, IT DOES ACCELERATE. THESE PEOPLE THAT HAVE THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM, IT IS REAL, AS FAR AS TAKING OVER THEIR VEHICLE, COULD BE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Mar 19, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH SHE ATTEMPTED TO PARK THE VEHICLE, SHE ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. SHE THEN ENGAGED THE BRAKE WITH ADDITIONAL FORCE , HOWEVER SHE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BLOCK. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER.THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 7,869.