| Issue ID | 777668 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10320311 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 10/05/07 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car with only 314 miles. Brand new. Exited highway and came to a stop at end of cloverleaf. Upon acceleration forward for a right turn onto cross street the car surged to full speed causing driver to make a very sharp (15 ft) right turn into the sidewalk of the overpass bridge. High curb destroyed front end but saved drivers life from crashing through guard rail and falling to the highway surface. Toyota claimed driver error. Driver has perfect driving record. Police report notes probable mechanical failure of some sort. Car repaired and returned to service. Driver is now fearful to drive the $30,000 car. Car was a 2007 toyota camry. Has been recalled and repaired, but no confidence now. Should be added to the data base. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 314 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
| VIN pattern | 1GNDT13W8R0XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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