Issue ID | 1648082 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11311960 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | CAMRY |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 16/01/20 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The car has 32k miles on it. When the speed reaches around 32 there's a shudder/vibration which is accompanied by rpm drop before shifting to next gear. When trying to maintain the speed around 42/43 (inner roads), 62/65 (freeways) torque convertor locks up accompanied by lower rpm and the shudder/vibration begins which is clearly felt on gas pedals, steering wheels and doors and feel like driving on bumpy road, the only way to get out of the vibration is to either give more power/acceleration so that it releases lock up and shifts gears (or) just release the gas pedal so that it slows down and comes out of lock-up. When vibration happens, giving power/pressing accelerator will increase the vibration with no increase in speed until it shifts to other gears, checked with a couple of dealers to get an opinion but the answer i am getting is there is no code in the health check and they cannot do anything without any code or check engine light. One technician admitted that its torque convertor lockup vibration. They will not diagnose or perform any other operations without any code or its completely broken. Torque converter replacement will cost around 3k based on dealer info. Based on toyota's internet forums and other complaints in this seems to be a common problem with torque convertor and toyota should come forward to replace it or fix it similar to their 2014/2014. 5 models, which are supposed to be fixed with the 2015 models. Thanks |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31372 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NORTH ROYALTON, OH |
VIN pattern | 4T1BF1FK3FUXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 43 |
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