| Issue ID | 1593836 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11245179 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 20/08/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This complaint is true for not only my camry, but also for many if not most models and makes today. There has been considerable justified emphasis on the dangers of using cell phones in vehicles and texting while driving because the driver is distracted from the road. However, at the same time, vehicle controls for features like radio and air conditioning (to name just two) have become more and more distracting and dangerous. Years ago, you pushed a button for the radio channel. Now you must look at an led display that's often extremely difficult to see (so you stare at it) in order to change radio channels. Same with a/c controls; instead of a big knob where you change settings by touch and feel, you now have to stare at a tiny led screen to determine what a/c mode you are selecting. I can elect not to use my cell phone, but i will continue to struggle to see tiny led displays so i can change a/c modes or radio channels or selections. Nhtsa should take the lead in reversing this dangerous trend. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MOBILE, AL |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BD1FK8DUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 | 20 |
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