Issue ID | 769674 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10313748 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | CAMRY |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 24/02/10 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I purchased a 2009 camry hybrid this past summer and within a month, noticed problems with occasional braking and acceleration issues. I originally thought that perhaps this was the hybrid technology, but at times i have experienced some near misses and have been very concerned with the recent reports of lost life. I filed a complaint on the toyota. Com website on february 9th, 2010 and have received no response since then. I am disappointed that the camry hybrid was not included with the latest prius recall and feel that toyota needs to investigate what i believe to be a software/electronics issue. I have been in software development and sales for the past 15 years and have never been in a car accident since receiving my license. But since purchasing this car, my first toyota, i do not feel as safe as i have in my gm's and ford's over the years. What i am experiencing is a forward lurch when braking from 50 mph to a quick stop/traffic light and the gas engine is engaged. When brake is applied, the car slows, then there is a quick revving of the engine, then an upshift prior to a downshift when the electronics/battery takes over. This has caused some near misses from a rear end collision, as the car appears to stop, but then lurches forward. I have also experienced this forward lurch, when accelerating at higher speeds (30-50 mph)from a stop light, as if there is a delay between the electronics to the gas engine. This has caused the car to accelerate rapidly on occasion, causing me to brake to slow it down. Please have this software defect looked into, as i believe this recent recall should include the camry hybrids as well and as soon as possible. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NAPERVILLE, IL |
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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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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