| Issue ID | 1375875 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10983675 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 16/03/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The power steering (rack and pinion) are hard to turn in motion or not in motion, toyota dealer charge us $3000, base on toyota certified mechanic it can fail anytime and cause accident. According to 2004-2009 toyota prius had the same problem. Toyota finally make it as recall on the toyota prius. Replace the rack and pinion or any power steering parts. We do not know why toyota camry is not consider the same problem as a recall |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95555 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DEDHAM, MA |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BB46K49UXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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