| Issue ID | 780787 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10322851 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/08/08 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I wanted to share my experience with my toyota camry re. The acceleration problem, for you to share with your engineers. I leased my 2007 camry in august 2007 (vin [xxx]), a 4 cylinder model. Approximately a year later, i was on the freeway passing a car when i needed a sudden burst of speed, so i floored the accelerator hard. (i was used to a 6 cylinder which reacts instantly.) the accelerator seemed to stick and i experienced a racing engine that would not slow down. I was able to safely stop the car by putting it in neutral and braking (needless to say, a little shaken). After i turned it off, i immediately restarted the engine and again it raced. I turned it off again and let it sit for several minutes. After restarting it, it reacted normally. I carefully drove to the dealership, where i was given the floor mat explanation which i accepted. I did in fact have my floor mats loose and not in the pegs. I have never experienced a recurrence. My perception is that the problem was caused when i stomped on the accelerator, and after turning off the engine for several minutes and restarting without incident, i am speculating that the ignition system was able to reset itself. That's why i suspect the problem may be electrical or the vehicle computer, and not mechanical. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BE46K97UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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