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721 reports36,256 miles · May 10, 2010
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO VARIOUS THINGS IN THE GARAGE. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP UPON IMPACT AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS RELATED TO …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO VARIOUS THINGS IN THE GARAGE. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP UPON IMPACT AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS RELATED TO HER VIN AND THEY COULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK AND REFUSED TO DRIVE IT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 36,256.
NHTSA ODI #10329729
60,000 miles · May 10, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES BEFORE DECREASING IN SPEED WITHOUT DRIVER INTERFERENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MAN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES BEFORE DECREASING IN SPEED WITHOUT DRIVER INTERFERENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER SENT A REPRESENTATIVE TO FURTHER INSPECT THE VEHICLE BUT HAS YET TO INFORM THE CONTACT OF THE FINDINGS OF THE INVESTIGATION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
NHTSA ODI #10329710
14,700 miles · May 5, 2010
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
WAS PARKING CAR IN AN UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE, PULLED INTO PARKING STALL, ALMOST COMPLETELY STOPPED WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD OVER A CEMENT CURB, AND CRASHED INTO THE CEMENT WALL WHICH WAS ONLY ABOUT TWO FEET IN FRONT OF THE CAR. FORTUNATELY, I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AS THE CAR WAS AL…
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WAS PARKING CAR IN AN UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE, PULLED INTO PARKING STALL, ALMOST COMPLETELY STOPPED WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD OVER A CEMENT CURB, AND CRASHED INTO THE CEMENT WALL WHICH WAS ONLY ABOUT TWO FEET IN FRONT OF THE CAR. FORTUNATELY, I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AS THE CAR WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY STOPPED WHEN INCIDENT HAPPENED. THE WALL WAS JUST SCRATCHED, BUT THE SHOPPING CART STORED ON THE CURB SECTION IN FRONT OF MY STALL WAS SMASHED. THE FRONT BUMPER OF THE CAR WAS KNOCKED OUT OF PLACE, AND I DON'T YET KNOW WHAT OTHER DAMAGE WAS DONE. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE TOYOTA DEALER AND WE ARE WAITING FOR AN ADJUSTOR TO MAKE A DETERMINATION. THIS CAR WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. IF THIS WERE JUST A FAULTY BRAKE PROBLEM, THE CAR WOULD HAVE BEEN STOPPED COMPLETELY WHEN IT HIT THE CURB INSTEAD OF JUMPING UP OVER THE CURB AND CRASHING INTO THE WALL. THE FIRST THING THAT I CHECKED WAS TO MAKE SURE THAT MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, AND IT WAS. *TR UPDATED IVOQ 07/13/10 UPDATED IVOQ 07/22/10.*JB *TR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA, STATING THEY WERE CLOSING HER FILE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND NO MANUFACTURING DEFECTS WERE FOUND. UPDATED 11/05/10 UPDATED 01/26/11. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10329013
30,000 miles · May 3, 2010
Vehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DRIVING IN REVERSE, SHE SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, IT ACCELERATED, CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE AND WAS DESTROYED. THE POLICE ARRIVED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. ONE OF THE PASSENGERS WERE INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION BY THE CO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DRIVING IN REVERSE, SHE SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, IT ACCELERATED, CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE AND WAS DESTROYED. THE POLICE ARRIVED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. ONE OF THE PASSENGERS WERE INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION BY THE CONTACTS INSURANCE COMPANY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 30,000.
NHTSA ODI #10328664
55,000 miles · May 3, 2010
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED SWAYING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WITHOUT WARRANT. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WERE NO FAILURE FOUND WITHIN THE VEHICLE BUT DID ADVISE THAT ONE OF THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT HAD ALL FOUR TIRES RE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED SWAYING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WITHOUT WARRANT. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WERE NO FAILURE FOUND WITHIN THE VEHICLE BUT DID ADVISE THAT ONE OF THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT HAD ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE AND AN ALIGNMENT YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE TO BE CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 55,000.
NHTSA ODI #10328574
30,000 miles · Apr 27, 2010
Vehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AN APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 5 MPH AND EXITING A DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AT A RAPID SPEED. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO DRIVE OVER A CONCRETE CURB AND INTO A NEIGHBORS DRIVEWAY, CRASHING INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER OF THE VEHICL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AN APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 5 MPH AND EXITING A DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AT A RAPID SPEED. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO DRIVE OVER A CONCRETE CURB AND INTO A NEIGHBORS DRIVEWAY, CRASHING INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER OF THE VEHICLE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL AND SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, A CRACKED SPINE AND SEVERAL BRUISES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY HER INSURANCE COMPANY TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING AN ASSESSMENT OF THE DAMAGES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 30,000. UPDATED 06/21/10 *BF UPDATED 07/01/10.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10327715
25,138 miles · Apr 22, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO REV IN THE PARK POSITION WHEN SHE STARTED IT UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE.…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO REV IN THE PARK POSITION WHEN SHE STARTED IT UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM HAD NOT OCCURRED AGAIN AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 25,138.
NHTSA ODI #10326994
89,000 miles · Apr 19, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
IN 2006, MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY ON US41 AT 45 MPH. THE ENGINE CUT OFF AND STALLED WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING IN LIGHT TRAFFIC IN THE CENTER LANE. NO ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED AND SHE SAFELY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE AND CALLED ME. I WENT THERE AND TRIED TO START THE CAR 2X'S. EACH TIME IT STARTED, IT RACED TO 4000 RPM …
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IN 2006, MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY ON US41 AT 45 MPH. THE ENGINE CUT OFF AND STALLED WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING IN LIGHT TRAFFIC IN THE CENTER LANE. NO ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED AND SHE SAFELY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE AND CALLED ME. I WENT THERE AND TRIED TO START THE CAR 2X'S. EACH TIME IT STARTED, IT RACED TO 4000 RPM AND CUT OUT. I WAITED 15 MINUTES AND STARTED THE CAR AGAIN. THE COMPUTER TAKES 15 MIN TO RESET AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HER CAR TO TOYOTA AT 20 MPH IN LIMP MODE. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE THROTTLE BODY MALFUNCTIONED. I HAVE THE SERVICE INVOICE FROM BOTH INCIDENTS. ON APRIL 17 2010, THE SHE STARTED DRIVING HER CAR AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SHE WAS CLOSE TO HOME AND WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR HOME SAFELY AT THE REDUCED SPEED AGAIN. AND PARKED IT. APRIL 19,2005, I STARTED THE CAR AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS OFF AND THE CAR WORKED FINE. I STARTED TO GO TO TOYOTA AND GOT HALF WAY DOWN THE BLOCK AND THE LIGHT WENT ON AND I LOST POWER. IT WOULD ONLY GO 20 MPH AND THEN I WAS ABLE TO GET TO 30. I DROVE OVER A BRIDGE AND AT THE CREST IT WAS ONLY DOING 10 MPH. THERE WAS NO THROTTLE CONTROL AT ALL. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THE THROTTLE BODY WAS AGAIN BROKE. THE VEHICLE IN NOW AT WILSON'S AUTO REPAIR IN CAPE CORAL FLA. I CALLED TOYOTA AND MADE A COMPLAINT AND THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME IN 2 DAYS. THANK YOU *TR
NHTSA ODI #10326453
29,000 miles · Apr 19, 2010
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
HAVING RETURNED HOME IN THE EARLY EVENING, MY MOTHER WAS BACKING HER 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY INTO HER DRIVEWAY (THIS WAS A NORMAL ROUTINE AS THIS IS HOW SHE PARKS HER CAR). HER DRIVEWAY IS FLAT AND STRAIGHT AND SHE LIVES ALONE SO NO OTHER CARS WERE IN THE DRIVEWAY. SHORTLY AFTER HER CAR BEGAN MOVING IN REVERSE, HER CAR SUDDENLY, UNEXP…
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HAVING RETURNED HOME IN THE EARLY EVENING, MY MOTHER WAS BACKING HER 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY INTO HER DRIVEWAY (THIS WAS A NORMAL ROUTINE AS THIS IS HOW SHE PARKS HER CAR). HER DRIVEWAY IS FLAT AND STRAIGHT AND SHE LIVES ALONE SO NO OTHER CARS WERE IN THE DRIVEWAY. SHORTLY AFTER HER CAR BEGAN MOVING IN REVERSE, HER CAR SUDDENLY, UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND SWERVED OUT OF CONTROL. THE CAR TRAVELED IN REVERSE THRU THE GRASS AND THE LANDSCAPED AREA OF HER FRONT LAWN, CRASHING INTO THE FRONT PORCH OF HER HOUSE, SPINNING TO A STOP STARTLING THE STAIRS OF HER FRONT PORCH IN A PERPENDICULAR POSITION. THE CAR WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED IN THE REAR, PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE RAILINGS ON HER FRONT PORCH WERE ALSO DESTROYED. HERETOFORE, SHE HAD NOT REPORTED ANY ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WITH HER VEHICLE WHICH SHE OWNED FOR 4.5 YEARS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10326398
Mileage unknown · Apr 19, 2010
Seats
2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES A DEFECT ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A BROKEN ROD UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT WAS A SAFETY HAZARD. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10324228
Official recalls
5Jun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Nov 9, 2011
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330 AND RX330; AND 2006 LEXUS RX400H VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH THE 1MZ-FE OR 3MZ-FE ENGINE. THE AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE AGENT APPLIED BETWEEN THE OUTER RING AND THE TORSIONAL RUBBER DAMPER (INNER RING) IN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY MAY BE INADEQUATE. IF THE ADHESIVE IS INSUFFICIENT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE OUTER RING MAY BECOME MISALIGNED AND IT MAY NOT PROPERLY ROTATE WITH THE INNER RING, CAUSING NOISE AND/OR ILLUMINATION OF THE BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN SOME CASES, THE BELT FOR THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE PULLEY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND A SUDDEN INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL CHECK THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY TO IDENTIFY WHETHER IT WAS PRODUCED BY THE U.S. SUPPLIER. IF SO, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PULLEY WITH A NEW ONE AT NO CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING EARLY JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Feb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Feb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Dec 15, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT PASSENGER POWER SEAT, WHEN INSTALLING CERTAIN REAR-FACING INFANT CHILD SEAT BASES ONTO THE SEAT WITH AN EXCESSIVELY HIGH SEATBELT TENSION, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO UNSEAT A COMPONENT CALLED THE BUCKLE STATUS SWITCH FROM THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE SWITCH BECOMES UNSEATED, THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM MAY MISTAKE THE REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT FOR AN UNBELTED ADULT OCCUPANT, AND MAY NOT SUPPRESS THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT BUCKLE STATUS SWITCH. THIS SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (SSC 40M) BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987..
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2DP06003 · Engine Surging
Opened Sep 14, 2006 · Closed Apr 3, 2007
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
THE PETITIONER OWNS A MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH A 4-CYLINDER ENGINE THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JANUARY 2006. THE PETITIONER ALSO PREVIOUSLY OWNED A MY 2005 CAMRY. HE ALLEGES THAT BOTH VEHICLES EXHIBITED VEHICLE ENGINE SURGING, WHICH HE DESCRIBED AS A SHORT DURATION (1 TO 2 SECOND) INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED OCCURRING WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. IN AN INITIAL INTERVIEW, THE PETITIONER ESTIMATED THAT 6 TO 8 SURGE INCIDENTS, OF VARYING SEVERITY, OCCURRED IN THE MY 2006 VEHICLE OVER THE COURSE OF 10,000 MILES AND 7 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. THE PETITIONER REPORTS THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS EFFECTIVE AT OVERCOMING THE SURGE. HOWEVER, HE IS CONCERNED ABOUT REPORTS FILED WITH NHTSA ALLEGING UNCONTROLLEDSURGING IN MY 2002 TO 2006 CAMRY VEHICLES BRINGING THOSE VEHICLES TO A HIGH RATE OF SPEED (IN SOME CASES, PURPORTEDLY, WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED).AFTER REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF THE AVAILABLE INFORMATION, ODI HAS NOT IDENTIFIED A VEHICLE-BASED DEFECT THAT WOULD HAVE PRODUCED THE ALLEGED ENGINE SURGE IN THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE, NOR WAS IT ABLE TO WITNESS SUCH AN EVENT WHEN ROAD TESTING THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE.EVALUATION OF A SUSPECT THROTTLE ACTUATOR REMOVED FROM THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE DID NOT REVEAL A COMPONENT PROBLEM. WARRANTY AND PARTS SALES OF THE ACTUATOR ARE UNREMARKABLE.THESE DATA DO NOT SUPPORT THE EXISTENCE OF A WIDE-SPREAD DEFECT OR ONGOING CONCERN. THE FAULT DETECTION AND REACTION STRATEGY DESCRIBED IN TOYOTA?S TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS INDICATES THAT A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL DUE TO A COMPONENT OR SYSTEM FAILURE WOULD BE DETECTED WITHIN A ONE SECOND PERIODAFTER WHICH ENGINE POWER WOULD BE LIMITED. THE PETITIONER?S MY 2006 VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM OVERCOMES FULL ENGINE POWER AT EASILY ACHIEVABLE BRAKE PEDAL FORCES. BASED ON THE ANALYSIS CONDUCTED, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT NHTSA WOULD ISSUE AN ORDER FOR THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION REQUESTED IN THE PETITION.CONSEQUENTLY, IN VIEW OF THE NEED TO ALLOCATE AND PRIORITIZE NHTSA?S LIMITED RESOURCES TO BEST ACCOMPLISH THE AGENCY?S SAFETY MISSION, THE PETITION IS DENIED.PLEASE SEE THE MARCH 9, 2007 FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
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Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
THE PETITIONER OWNS A MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH A 4-CYLINDER ENGINE THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JANUARY 2006. THE PETITIONER ALSO PREVIOUSLY OWNED A MY 2005 CAMRY. HE ALLEGES THAT BOTH VEHICLES EXHIBITED VEHICLE ENGINE SURGING, WHICH HE DESCRIBED AS A SHORT DURATION (1 TO 2 SECOND) INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED OCCURRING WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. IN AN INITIAL INTERVIEW, THE PETITIONER ESTIMATED THAT 6 TO 8 SURGE INCIDENTS, OF VARYING SEVERITY, OCCURRED IN THE MY 2006 VEHICLE OVER THE COURSE OF 10,000 MILES AND 7 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. THE PETITIONER REPORTS THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS EFFECTIVE AT OVERCOMING THE SURGE. HOWEVER, HE IS CONCERNED ABOUT REPORTS FILED WITH NHTSA ALLEGING UNCONTROLLEDSURGING IN MY 2002 TO 2006 CAMRY VEHICLES BRINGING THOSE VEHICLES TO A HIGH RATE OF SPEED (IN SOME CASES, PURPORTEDLY, WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED).AFTER REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF THE AVAILABLE INFORMATION, ODI HAS NOT IDENTIFIED A VEHICLE-BASED DEFECT THAT WOULD HAVE PRODUCED THE ALLEGED ENGINE SURGE IN THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE, NOR WAS IT ABLE TO WITNESS SUCH AN EVENT WHEN ROAD TESTING THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE.EVALUATION OF A SUSPECT THROTTLE ACTUATOR REMOVED FROM THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE DID NOT REVEAL A COMPONENT PROBLEM. WARRANTY AND PARTS SALES OF THE ACTUATOR ARE UNREMARKABLE.THESE DATA DO NOT SUPPORT THE EXISTENCE OF A WIDE-SPREAD DEFECT OR ONGOING CONCERN. THE FAULT DETECTION AND REACTION STRATEGY DESCRIBED IN TOYOTA?S TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS INDICATES THAT A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL DUE TO A COMPONENT OR SYSTEM FAILURE WOULD BE DETECTED WITHIN A ONE SECOND PERIODAFTER WHICH ENGINE POWER WOULD BE LIMITED. THE PETITIONER?S MY 2006 VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM OVERCOMES FULL ENGINE POWER AT EASILY ACHIEVABLE BRAKE PEDAL FORCES. BASED ON THE ANALYSIS CONDUCTED, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT NHTSA WOULD ISSUE AN ORDER FOR THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION REQUESTED IN THE PETITION.CONSEQUENTLY, IN VIEW OF THE NEED TO ALLOCATE AND PRIORITIZE NHTSA?S LIMITED RESOURCES TO BEST ACCOMPLISH THE AGENCY?S SAFETY MISSION, THE PETITION IS DENIED.PLEASE SEE THE MARCH 9, 2007 FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
Vehicle Speed Control
THE PETITIONER OWNS A MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH A 4-CYLINDER ENGINE THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JANUARY 2006. THE PETITIONER ALSO PREVIOUSLY OWNED A MY 2005 CAMRY. HE ALLEGES THAT BOTH VEHICLES EXHIBITED VEHICLE ENGINE SURGING, WHICH HE DESCRIBED AS A SHORT DURATION (1 TO 2 SECOND) INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED OCCURRING WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. IN AN INITIAL INTERVIEW, THE PETITIONER ESTIMATED THAT 6 TO 8 SURGE INCIDENTS, OF VARYING SEVERITY, OCCURRED IN THE MY 2006 VEHICLE OVER THE COURSE OF 10,000 MILES AND 7 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. THE PETITIONER REPORTS THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS EFFECTIVE AT OVERCOMING THE SURGE. HOWEVER, HE IS CONCERNED ABOUT REPORTS FILED WITH NHTSA ALLEGING UNCONTROLLEDSURGING IN MY 2002 TO 2006 CAMRY VEHICLES BRINGING THOSE VEHICLES TO A HIGH RATE OF SPEED (IN SOME CASES, PURPORTEDLY, WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED).AFTER REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF THE AVAILABLE INFORMATION, ODI HAS NOT IDENTIFIED A VEHICLE-BASED DEFECT THAT WOULD HAVE PRODUCED THE ALLEGED ENGINE SURGE IN THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE, NOR WAS IT ABLE TO WITNESS SUCH AN EVENT WHEN ROAD TESTING THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE.EVALUATION OF A SUSPECT THROTTLE ACTUATOR REMOVED FROM THE PETITIONER?S VEHICLE DID NOT REVEAL A COMPONENT PROBLEM. WARRANTY AND PARTS SALES OF THE ACTUATOR ARE UNREMARKABLE.THESE DATA DO NOT SUPPORT THE EXISTENCE OF A WIDE-SPREAD DEFECT OR ONGOING CONCERN. THE FAULT DETECTION AND REACTION STRATEGY DESCRIBED IN TOYOTA?S TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS INDICATES THAT A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL DUE TO A COMPONENT OR SYSTEM FAILURE WOULD BE DETECTED WITHIN A ONE SECOND PERIODAFTER WHICH ENGINE POWER WOULD BE LIMITED. THE PETITIONER?S MY 2006 VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM OVERCOMES FULL ENGINE POWER AT EASILY ACHIEVABLE BRAKE PEDAL FORCES. BASED ON THE ANALYSIS CONDUCTED, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT NHTSA WOULD ISSUE AN ORDER FOR THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION REQUESTED IN THE PETITION.CONSEQUENTLY, IN VIEW OF THE NEED TO ALLOCATE AND PRIORITIZE NHTSA?S LIMITED RESOURCES TO BEST ACCOMPLISH THE AGENCY?S SAFETY MISSION, THE PETITION IS DENIED.PLEASE SEE THE MARCH 9, 2007 FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
DP05002 · Vehicle Speed Control
Opened Aug 5, 2005 · Closed Jan 5, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control
IN A LETTER DATED JULY 8, 2005, AND AFTER EXPERIENCING TWO INCIDENTS (AND ONE CRASH) WHERE HE ALLEGES HIS MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002 CAMRY ACCELERATED WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT, MR. JORDAN ZIPRIN PETITIONED THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S (NHTSA) OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) TO COMMENCE A PROCEEDING TO DETERMINE THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT WITHIN THE ETC SYSTEM IN MY 2002 TO 2005 TOYOTA AND LEXUS VEHICLES, OR TO REOPEN A PRIOR INVESTIGATION PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE) 04-021.IN A LETTER DATED AUGUST 18, 2005, MR. ZIPRIN AMENDED HIS PETITION TO INCLUDE ALLEGATIONS OF INTERRELATED BRAKE AND ACCELERATION PROBLEMS THAT ALLEGEDLY RESULT IN INAPPROPRIATE AND UNCONTROLLABLE VEHICLE ACCELERATIONS.THE 1172 VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRE REPORTS CITED BY THE PETITIONER INVOLVE 4 LEXUS AND 15 TOYOTA MODELS DEFINING A POPULATION OF 7 MILLION VEHICLES.THE REPORTS TYPICALLY ALLEGED A DEFECT IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM, THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM, OR A COMBINATION OF BOTH SYSTEMS.IN ITS REVIEW OF THE REPORTS, ODI A) FAILED TO FIND EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THE EXISTENCE OF A BRAKE RELATED DEFECT IN THE CITED MODELS, AND B) DETERMINED THAT MANY CITED PRODUCTS WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH ETC.ACCORDINGLY, ODI RESTRICTED ITS ANALYSIS TO THE 432 PETITIONER REPORTS INVOLVING MY 2002 TO 2005 CAMRY, SOLARA, AND ES MODELS (ALL EQUIPPED WITH ETC) THAT ALLEGED AN ABNORMAL THROTTLE CONTROL EVENT (SEE THE JANUARY 3, 2006 FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS).ABOUT 40% OF THE 432 REPORTS INVOLVE A DRIVEABILITY CONCERN WHERE THE OPERATOR INTENTIONALLY APPLIES THE THROTTLE PEDAL, IN EXPECTATION THAT THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE, AND THEN EXPERIENCES A DELAY OR HESITATION IN VEHICLE RESPONSE.THESE REPORTS INVOLVE VEHICLE RESPONSE TO INTENTIONAL DRIVER COMMANDS WHICH ODI CONSIDERS UNRELATED TO THE ALLEGATIONS RAISED BY THE PETITIONER.THEREFORE, THE REPORTS DO NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE INVESTIGATION REQUESTED.ABOUT 20% OF THE REPORTS INVOLVE INCIDENTS WHERE OPERATORS ALLEGE VEHICLE ACCELERATION WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT AND AN INABILITY OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLIED.NEITHER THE REPORTS, NOR THE INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED BY ODI, IDENTIFIED ANY VEHICLE-BASED CAUSE TO EXPLAIN THE INCIDENTS OR DISCLOSED EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THAT A FAILURE OF THE BRAKE OR THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM HAD OCCURRED.BECAUSE THESE REPORTS DO NOT INDICATE A DISTINCT SAFETY DEFECT FOR INVESTIGATION, THE REPORTS DO NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE INVESTIGATION REQUESTED BY THE PETITIONERTHE REMAINING REPORTS (~ 40%, SIMILAR TO THE PETITIONER?S AND THOSE OF PE04-021) TYPICALLY DESCRIBE INCIDENTS WHERE A VEHICLE IS BEING MANEUVERED AT SLOW SPEED IN A CLOSE QUARTER SITUATION AT WHICH POINT THE OPERATOR ALLEGES THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT AND CRASHES.IN THE AFTERMATH, OPERATORS ARE UNSURE OF WHETHER THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED OR NOT, SOMETIMES STATING THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT TIME TO USE THE BRAKE; A CRASH OCCURRED AND THE OPERATOR BELIEVES AN UNCOMMANDED ACCELERATION CAUSED IT.IN SPITE OF THE EFFORT EXPENDED DURING PE04-021 AND DURING THIS ANALYSIS, ODI HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY VEHICLE-BASED CAUSE TO EXPLAIN THE REPORTS, OR UNCOVERED ANY EVIDENCE TO INDICATE THAT A THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE OCCURRED.THEREFORE, THE REPORTS HAVE AMBIGUOUS SIGNIFICANCE AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE A BASIS ON WHICH ANY FURTHER INVESTIGATIVE ACTION IS WARRANTED.BASED ON THE ANALYSIS CONDUCTED, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT THE NHTSA WOULD ISSUE AN ORDER FOR THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION REQUESTED IN THE PETITION.CONSEQUENTLY, IN VIEW OF THE NEED TO ALLOCATE AND PRIORITIZE NHTSA?S LIMITED RESOURCES T
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