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.
Campaign 16V396000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 15V689000 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
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.
Campaign 12V491000 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
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.
Campaign 10V017000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E082000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06V096000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
3,615 reports, newest first.
Vehicle speed control, Dec 18, 2009
A USED THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY WAS SENT TO ODI FROM AN ANONYMOUS SOURCE (A CONCERNED CITIZEN). THE SHAFT THAT CONTROLS THE THROTTLE BLADE, SITUATED WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODY HOUSING, HAS A CRACK ON THE ENGINE (DOWNWIND) SIDE OF THE VALVE. THE CRACK RUNS ALONG THE LONG AXIS OF THE SHAFT. A LETTER SUPPLIED WITH THE COMPONENT CLAIMS THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF SIMILARLY AFFECTED COMPONENTS ON NISSAN AND TOYOTA PRODUCTS CURRENTLY IN USE, AND THAT A FAILURE OF THE SHAFT CAN RESULT IN UNWANTED ACCELERATION. ENTERED BY DSY 1/4/2010. UPDATED 01/06/10 *BF UPDATED 01/07/10.*JB UPDATED 01/25/10 *BF PHOTOS RECEIVED. UPDATED 01/26/10.*JB
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Dec 18, 2009
I WAS DRIVING DOWN AN OPEN ROAD AT A MODERATE SPEED (ABOUT 40 MPH). THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THIS ONLY CAUSED THE ENGINE TO REV. I CONTINUED TO PRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH A GREAT DEAL OF FORCE AND WAS EVENTUALLY WITH DIFFICULTY ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO BE REVVING VERY HIGH. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER WAITING FOR A FEW SECONDS, I TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON AGAIN. THE ENGINE WAS STILL REVVING OUT OF CONTROL. I TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK OFF AND WAITED A FEW SECONDS THEN TRIED AGAIN. THE ENGINE WAS STILL REVVING VERY HIGH. ON THE THIRD OR FOURTH TRY OF THIS CYCLE, THE ENGINE FINALLY STARTED NORMALLY. I WAS THEN ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY AT A NORMAL SPEED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA DEALER ON 6/18/09. THEY CHECKED IT WITH A SCAN TOOL AND DID A ROAD TEST BUT COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THIS WAS A ONE-TIME EVENT AND HAS NEVER HAPPENED AGAIN. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE PROBLEM WAS LIKELY CAUSED BY A FLOOR MAT BUT I FIND THIS SIMPLY IMPOSSIBLE TO BELIEVE. I CHECKED THE PEDALS AFTER STOPPING THE CAR AND THEY WERE NOT OBSTRUCTED IN ANY WAY. *TR
Power train, Dec 15, 2009
CAR HESITATES THAN JUMPS WHEN GAS PEDAL IS PUSHED..VERY DANGEROUS AT INTERSECTION. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Dec 15, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN, SHE HEARD A CLUNK NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TOYOTA DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 26000. THE VIN NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/05/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE GAS PEDAL. UPDATED 01/07/10.*JB
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 14, 2009
TOYOTA HAS A REPAIR FOR THE HESITATION PROBLEM IN THE 2007 CAMRY I KNOW THIS BECAUSE MINE WAS REPAIRED BY MY DEALER AND IT ONLY TOOK 30-45 MINUTES I THREATENED WITH LAWSUITS TO TOYOTA AND MY DEALER TOOK CARE OF THE PROBLEM SO IF YOUR DEALER TELLS YOU THAT THE DRIVE BY WIRE IS MADE TO HESITATE ETC. THEY ARE FEEDING YOU A LINE . *TR
Vehicle speed control, Dec 11, 2009, crash, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE. WHILE DRIVING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME ENTRAPPED BY THE FLOOR-MAT. AS A CONSEQUENCE HE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE . THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS KILLED. BOTH VEHICLES CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 05/10/10 *BF UPDATED 05/20/10 UPDATED 9/29/11*CW
Vehicle speed control, Dec 9, 2009
I WAS INFORMED IT WAS TOO LATE TO DEFEND MY CASE ON A TRAFFIC TICKET I GOT IN THE MAIL. THE TICKET WAS FROM ATS AND MIAMI GARDENS POLICE FOR RUNNING A RED LIGHT. I WANTED A HEARING SINCE IT WAS BECAUSE OF A ISSUE WITH THE CAR I WAS DRIVING. THIS OCCURRED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION BUT I DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP . THIS REALLY SCARED ME BUT AFTER CONTINUOUSLY PRESSING THE GAS AND BRAKE THEN IT WOULD RESUME NORMAL FUNCTION. I HAD RENTED A SILVER 2007 OR 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY IN JULY OF THIS YEAR, HOWEVER I WAS NOTIFIED OF THE TICKET MONTHS LATER. I RECEIVED A PICTURE AND VIDEO OF ME ACCELERATING AT A LIGHT WHICH I RECALLED. I WAS UNABLE TO DEFEND MY CASE DUE TO THIS WEIRD NEW CAMERA TRAFFIC LAW STUFF. I FEEL EXTREMELY VIOLATED AND TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF. BESIDES IT WAS MY SAFETY AND MYSELF THAT WAS AT RISK. *TR
Power train, Exterior lighting, Vehicle speed control, Dec 9, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. ALSO INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE WITHOUT APPLICATION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47553. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50001. UPDATED 03/04/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE WAS VERY SLOW WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE ONTO THE HIGHWAY. IT WOULD HESITATE AND THEN KINK UP TO 80 MPH. THERE WAS CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLIGHTS. UPDATED 06/14/10. *JB
Seat belts, Dec 5, 2009
ON MORE THAN OCCASION THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT HAS BECOME INOPERABLE. IT APPEARS THAT IT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY AND WILL NOT RELEASE SO THAT THE DRIVER CAN PUT IT ON. AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OR DAYS IT WILL FINALLY RETRACT AND BEGIN TO WORK AGAIN. THIS PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER AND WAS WORKING WHEN WE TOOK IT IN. NOTHING WAS DONE. IT IS GOING IN AGAIN BECAUSE IT IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN AND LASTING LONGER. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Dec 1, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. THE VEHICLE THEN ACCELERATED UP TO 75 MPH. HE HAD TO REMOVE THE FLOOR-MAT FROM UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, TO DECELERATE. AFTER THE FAILURE HE REMOVED THE FLOOR-MAT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 1, 2009
TOYOTA CAMRY 2007 - SUDDEN ACCELERATION IN REVERSE. WHEN I AM BACKING UP THE CAR AT SLOW SPEEDS (SUCH AS BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE) THE CAR OFTEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATES BACKWARDS. WHEN BACKING UP OUT OF MY GARAGE I MUST KEEP MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AT ALL TIMES AND BE READY TO STEP HARD ON THE BRAKE TO STOP THE SUDDEN BACKWARDS ACCELERATION. WHEN DRIVING FORWARD, THE ENGINE OFTEN HESITATES FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS. THIS OFTEN HAPPENS WHEN I AM RAPIDLY ACCELERATING TO ENTER A FREEWAY. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AS I NEED THE CAR TO ACCELERATE TO ENTER FAST MOVING TRAFFIC BUT I CANNOT COUNT ON THE ENGINE TO RAPIDLY SPEED UP. AFTER SEVERAL SECONDS OF HESITATION, THE CAR THEN ACCELERATES TOO RAPIDLY. MY TOYOTA DEALER CLAIMS TO HAVE FIXED THE RAPID ACCELERATION WHEN DRIVING BACKWARDS, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. AS FOR THE ACCELERATION HESITATION, THE TOYOTA DEALER CLAIMED THAT THE PROBLEM I DESCRIBED DID NOT EXIST. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 30, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. HE HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL, AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE TO DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL SERVICE STATION, AND THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM ALONG WITH OTHER RELATED COMPONENTS WERE INSPECTED TO ENSURE OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE REPRESENTATIVE ACKNOWLEDGED THE ISSUE AND GAVE HIM A FILE NUMBER. HE WAS TOLD THAT HE WOULD BE CONTACTED ON 11/22/09. BUT DID NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77,140. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,839. UPDATED 03/26/10. *LJ UPDATED 09/15/10
Vehicle speed control, Nov 30, 2009
WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 23, 2009, I APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION AND CAME TO A STOP. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE TO PRESS ON THE ACCELERATOR, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE AS ANTICIPATED. I REALIZED I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE IT SAFELY INTO THE INTERSECTION AT THIS POINT, AND BEGAN TO BRAKE, AT WHICH TIME THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY HAD A BURST OF ACCELERATION AND THE CAR SHOT OUT INTO THE INTERSECTION, ALMOST INTO THE DITCH ON THE OTHER SIDE, AND ME AND MY SON WERE ALMOST HIT IN THE SIDE BY AN ONCOMING CAR. THIS INCIDENT COMPLETELY FREAKED ME OUT, AND I SUBSEQUENTLY TRADED IN THE VEHICLE. I WOULD ABSOLUTELY NOT PUT MY SAFETY, ESPECIALLY MY CHILD'S, AT ISSUE ANY LONGER, AS THIS IS THE SECOND ISSUE I HAVE HAD WITH THAT PARTICULAR CAMRY, THE FIRST ISSUE RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 29, 2009, crash
I HAVE HAD 2 ACCIDENTS WHERE MY TOYOTA HAS ACCELERATED ITSELF AND THE ONLY WAY TO STOP WAS TO CRASH IN THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME...THE BRAKE WOULD NOT WORK..AS A RESULT MY INSURANCE HAS GONE UP AND THE VALUE OF MY TOYOTA HAS GONE DOWN. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 27, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BACKWARDS. HE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL, BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REEVE. EVENTUALLY HE TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. ALSO WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT INTENTION. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS NOT PROVIDED WITH ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. THE FIRST TECHNICIAN COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. AT THE SECOND INSPECTION THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FLOOR-MATS DID NOT CAUSE THE FAILURE. HOWEVER HE CONCLUDED THAT THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 10,000. UPDATED 01/05/10 *BF UPDATED 01/06/10. *J
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Structure, Vehicle speed control, Nov 26, 2009
TOYOTAS LATEST RECALL SHOULD NOT BE A FLOOR MAT OR STUCK ACCELERATOR PROBLEM. MY 2007 CAMRY HAS EXPERIENCED THIS SCENERIO AT LEAST SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR (EVEN THOUGH I KNOW IT EXISTS). THE PROBLEM IS THE DESIGN OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE BRAKE PEDAL (WHEN BRAKING) IS CLOSER TO THE FLOOR THAN THE HEIGHT OF THE UN-DEPRESSED ACCELERATOR PEDEL. IF THE DRIVER HAS BIG FEET OR IS NOT PRECISE WHEN PLACING THE FOOT, IT IS POSSIBLE TO DEPRESS BOTH PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME. THE HARDER ONE TRIES TO STOP, THE FASTER THE ENGINE WANTS TO RUN. IN MY VEHICLES FROM THE PAST, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHEN NOT DEPRESSED, WAS CLOSER TO THE FLOOR THAN THE POSITION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL DURING A VERY HARD (EMERGENCY) BRAKING ACTION. TOYOTA'S FIRMWARE FIX OF NOT ALLOWING THE ACCELERATOR SIGNAL TO OVERRIDE THE BRAKING SIGNAL IS NOT A GOOD FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. SOMETIMES IT IS DESIRABLE TO INCREASE THE SPEED OF THE ENGINE BEFORE RELEASING THE BRAKE TO PROVENT ROLLING BACKWARDS WHEN STARTING ON A GRADE. PAYING ATTENTION TO THE ERGONOMICS OF HOW THE PEDALS AND THE HUMAN DRIVER INTERFACE AND PROPER ENGINEERING DESIGN IS THE SOLUTION. *TR
Tires, Nov 25, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH MICHELIN ENERGY MXV4 TIRES, DOT#HN49, SIZE 215/60/R16. DURING INSPECTION AN AUTHORIZED TECHNICIAN STATED THAT ALL 4 TIRES HAD DRY ROT. A MECHANIC FROM THE MICHELIN TIRE DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THE PREVIOUS TECHNICIANS DIAGNOSES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 17000. UPDATED 01/05/10 *BF UPDATED 01/06/10.*JB
Vehicle speed control, Nov 25, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY . UPON PURCHASE HIS FLOOR- MATS WERE NEVER INSTALLED WITH THE SECURITY CLIP. TOYOTA OFFERED TO CUT 3 INCHES OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO PREVENT UNINTENDED VEHICLE ACCELERATION. HE SPECULATED THAT THE REMEDY WAS INAPPROPRIATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,000. UPDATED 12/18/09 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW WITH THE TOYOTA FLOOR MATS. THE AUTOMOBILE FLOORING HAD NO HOLD-DOWN CLIPS TO ATTACH TO EYELETS ON THE FLOOR MAT, WHICH ALLOWED THE FLOOR MAT TO MOVE AND SLIDE AT WILL. UPDATED 12/22/09.*JB
Vehicle speed control, Nov 23, 2009, crash
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE PARALLEL PARKING, I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED THAT I COULD NOT CONTROL. THE BRAKES WERE INEFFECTIVE AND I STOPPED BY CRASHING INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THERE WAS SOME MILD BUMPER DAMAGE. I BELIEVE THE SAME THING HAPPENED LAST YEAR WHEN I WAS IN A MINOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. I WAS TRAVELING WITH TRAFFIC AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME THAT WAS STOPPED FOR THE LIGHT. I WAS KEEPING WITH TRAFFIC WHICH WAS NOT TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, BUT THE CAR KEPT GOING AND BRAKING WAS INEFFECTIVE TO STOP IT. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Nov 19, 2009, crash, fire
HIGH SPEED COLLISION INVOLVING A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. DRIVER WAS FAMILIAR WITH ROAD AND WAS NOT KNOWN TO DRIVE AGGRESSIVELY OR SIGNIFICANTLY ABOVE SPEED LIMIT. POLICE REPORT PUT RATE OF SPEED AT TIME OF COLLISION AT LEAST 85 MPH. CONVERSATIONS WITH INVESTIGATORS INDICATE THAT SEVERITY OF COLLISION INDICATES SPEED MAY HAVE BEEN 100 MPH. POSTED SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. *FB2 UPDATED 03/08/10 *BF UPDATED 05/10/10*JB UPDATED 07/15/10 *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A TREE, TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ALSO CAUGHT FIRE. UPDATED 10/05/10 UPDATED 9/29/11*CW
Power train, Nov 19, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY PURCHASED NEW IN 2007. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE UPON ACCELERATION. WHEN DRIVING UP A HILL, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE DROVE AS IF IT WAS LOW ON FUEL. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, HE UPDATED THE COMPUTER MODULE. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNDER 28,000.
Vehicle speed control, Nov 17, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO SHIFT GEARS INTO NEUTRAL WHICH ALLOWED HER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 36000. UPDATED 1/14/10 *CN UPDATED 01/15/10.*JB
Equipment, Equipment adaptive/mobility, Nov 17, 2009
2007 RUNAWAY TOYOTA PROBLEM-DOT HAS PUT OUT A RECALL NOTICE ON MY 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE INDICATING THAT TOYOTA'S REMEDY OF REMOVING THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR MAT DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM AND THAT THERE IS AN UNINDENTIFIED SAFETY DEFICIENCY. SINCE THE PROBLEM IN ALL PROBABILITY RELATES TO A COMPUTER CHIP GOVERNING THE ACCELERATOR OR THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, PERMITTING MILLIONS OF TOYOTAS TO OPERATES WITH A HIDDEN SAFETY HAZARD IS INAPPROPRIATE. TOYOTA SHOULD BE REQUIRED IN A VERY SHORT FINITE TIME PERIOD TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM OR RECALL THE CARS AND REIMBURSE OWNERS. DEFECTIVE CARS THAT CAN CAUSE DEATHS SHOULD NOT BE PERMITTED TO ROAM THE HIGHWAYS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 17, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE APPROACHING A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS ON; HOWEVER, SHE WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 15,000.
Vehicle speed control, Nov 16, 2009, crash
CAR ACCELERATOR TOOK OFF WHILE PARKED AT DRIVE IN BANK. *TR