| Issue ID | 609572 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10173766 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 17/11/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Events leading to failure: automatic transmission exhibited 3rd-4th gear shift flare when cold daily after new car put into service. Dealer repaired by replacing transmission valve body per mfgr tsb. Failure: after valve body replacement, transmission developed new problem (and original shift flare problem persisted). After decelerating from 30 mph to 10 mph and coasting, made right turn at intersection and then depressed accelerator about 20% down. Powertrain did not engage - vehicle was essentially in neutral, and began slowing down. Disengaged condition persisted 2-3 seconds. Then, a thunk was heard, the transmission engaged, and the vehicle harshly jolted forward. This defect is dangerous because loss of power for 2-3 seconds when attempting to accelerate could lead to an accident, especially if it occurs during lane changes, avoidance maneuvers, etc. What was done to correct failure: no action yet taken. Will return to dealer for additional repairs. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3700 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BOYDS, MD |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK46K67UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 17/09/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 15 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | 355 TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 3013400900 |
| Dealer's city | ROCKVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | MD |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 20855 |