Issue ID | 766713 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10311266 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | CAMRY |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 15/06/09 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I purchased a 2009 toyota camry hybrid in may, 2009. For the first few months i got great gas mileage (around between 35-45 miles to the gallon) both in the city as well as on the highway. In the last couple months, the electric component to my engine has not been working like it has before and my gas mileage in the city is nearly half (about 21-23 miles to the gallon). At first, i chalked it up to a bad tank of gas, but months and several tanks of gas later, the problem still endures. The car should be harnessing electric energy when breaking and at stoplights. Instead, it is using an absurd amount of gas. Additionally, the electric engine will suddenly kick in when breaking suddenly giving the car a boost of acceleration while i am trying to stop the car. The whole reason i purchased a hybrid car was to reap the benefits of great gas mileage, but now i am getting far less than the regular camry model. I also feel that the sudden acceleration is a safety hazard. Given the series of recalls toyota has currently had, have you received any other complains from camry hybrid drivers? |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BOSTON, MA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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