| Issue ID | 910446 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10450764 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 30/05/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car will hesitate for nearly 3 seconds when pressing the accelerator hard to enter a freeway from 30-40mph on the entrance ramp. Does not repeat itself as the car has to be under a certain load, throttle position, and speed. The randomness of the issue will leave you startled and cringing in fear of a near miss. Engine seems to stall then transmission will finally drop down one gear which is not enough to bring the engine rpm up. Then at the last moment, the transmission downshifts and the motor comes alive. Happens sometimes when passing. All other times it is ok. This is going to get someone killed. Taking it to the dealership is useless as they deny, deny, deny and state they can't replicate. It is a definite software issue between the engine ecu and the transmission ecu. What is the purpose of a 268bhp v6 engine if you can not utilize that power when needed? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EMORY, TX |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK46K87UXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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