| Issue ID | 622298 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10184829 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 12/03/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We purchased a camry le in mid-january and have brought it in twice since then for issues related to the transmission - continuous shifting (or not) at speeds between 35 and 45 (even when trying to maintain a constant speed without cruise control), hesitation when trying to accelerate to merge or climb a hill, sudden downshifts when braking at slow speeds - and have been sent home both times with the message that it is operating "the way it's supposed to be," that i just happen to driving at a speed at which it is more noticeable. I find this answer completely unacceptable. I happen to do a lot of city driving - mostly 45 mph and under - so i just have to live with it? The jerkiness of both accelerating and braking could be dangerous, and try as i might to get used to it, it is so unpredictable that i just can't ignore it. My teenage daughter is just about to start driving, and i won't feel comfortable with her driving this car until these transmission problems have been satisfactorily addressed. But first, toyota must admit that there's a problem!. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CARY, NC |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BE46K17UXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 13/01/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | FRED ANDERSON TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | RALEIGH |
| Dealer's state code | NC |
| Dealer's ZIP code |