NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
317 reports56,000 miles · Mar 10, 2010
Air BagsCrash
MY 22 YEAR OLD SON WAS DRIVING OUR 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WAS INVOLVED IN A BROADSIDE COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AT A SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION. OUR CAMRY SUFFERED SEVERE FRONT END DAMAGE AND THE ADJUSTER FOR OUR INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE CAR AS A TOTAL LOSS. OUR 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WAS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAG BUT NE…
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MY 22 YEAR OLD SON WAS DRIVING OUR 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WAS INVOLVED IN A BROADSIDE COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AT A SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION. OUR CAMRY SUFFERED SEVERE FRONT END DAMAGE AND THE ADJUSTER FOR OUR INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE CAR AS A TOTAL LOSS. OUR 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WAS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAG BUT NEITHER OF THEM WERE DEPLOYED IN THE CRASH. OUR SON ESCAPED WITH MINOR INJURIES BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS AND OUR SON COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10318722
100 miles · Mar 6, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
NO CRASH. WE HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT WE HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR IN LATE 2005 ABOUT ITS SUDDEN SURGE OF ACCELERATION. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIR SHOP HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO FIND THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10317287
Mileage unknown · Mar 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Electric
2006 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES SUDDENLY, THEY CAUGHT AND THEN RELEASE AND CAUGHT AGAIN. WE HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE TOYOTA DEALER WHERE IT BOUGHT THREE TIMES AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE COMPUTER. THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED BUT IT IS STILL HAPPENING. THE DEALER IS CHECKERED FLAG IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. WE HAVE THE …
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2006 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES SUDDENLY, THEY CAUGHT AND THEN RELEASE AND CAUGHT AGAIN. WE HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE TOYOTA DEALER WHERE IT BOUGHT THREE TIMES AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE COMPUTER. THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED BUT IT IS STILL HAPPENING. THE DEALER IS CHECKERED FLAG IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. WE HAVE THE PAPER ON THE REPAIRS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10316911
10,629 miles · Mar 3, 2010
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING SPACE AT APPROXIMATELY 1-2 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. BEFORE THE FAILURE OCCURRED, ANOTHER DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE STATED THAT THE ENGINE REVVED SLIGHTLY A FEW TIMES. HE C…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING SPACE AT APPROXIMATELY 1-2 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. BEFORE THE FAILURE OCCURRED, ANOTHER DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE STATED THAT THE ENGINE REVVED SLIGHTLY A FEW TIMES. HE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD CHARGE HIM A FEE TO PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 19,500. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,629. UPDATED 04/13/10. *LJ UPDATED 10/08/10
NHTSA ODI #10316275
25,000 miles · Mar 3, 2010
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
2006 TOYOTA CAMRY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHILE THE BRAKES WERE BEING PRESSED. IT JUMPED THE CONCRETE PARKING MARKER AND WENT INTO A HUDDLE HOUSE RESTAURANT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10316195
35,236 miles · Mar 2, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
I WAS DRIVING ON A FAMILIAR RURAL ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. ANTICIPATING SLOWING DOWN BEFORE APPROACHING THE VILLAGE WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 30 MPH, I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR. AT THE MOMENT I LIFTED MY FOOT FROM THE PEDAL, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN FOR ABOUT TWO SECONDS, AND THEN, AGAIN ON ITS OWN, …
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I WAS DRIVING ON A FAMILIAR RURAL ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. ANTICIPATING SLOWING DOWN BEFORE APPROACHING THE VILLAGE WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 30 MPH, I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR. AT THE MOMENT I LIFTED MY FOOT FROM THE PEDAL, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN FOR ABOUT TWO SECONDS, AND THEN, AGAIN ON ITS OWN, WENT BACK TO NORMAL. THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY FAILURE I HAVE EXPERIENCED WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. I TOOK NO REMEDIAL ACTION (OTHER THAN REPORTING THE INCIDENT TO MY HUSBAND.) *TR
NHTSA ODI #10315774
200 miles · Feb 27, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I HAVE CONSTANTLY COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA DEALERS REGARDING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ON MY 2006 TOYOTA. IT TAKES THE CAR A LONGER TIME TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKES ARE SKIPPING. IT CAN HAPPEN ON DRY OR WET SURFACES, ON HILLS OR ON FLAT SURFACES. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE BRAKES ARE GOOD, THAT THE ABS ON MY CAR ARE NORMAL AND ONE TOYOTA DEALER…
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I HAVE CONSTANTLY COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA DEALERS REGARDING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ON MY 2006 TOYOTA. IT TAKES THE CAR A LONGER TIME TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKES ARE SKIPPING. IT CAN HAPPEN ON DRY OR WET SURFACES, ON HILLS OR ON FLAT SURFACES. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE BRAKES ARE GOOD, THAT THE ABS ON MY CAR ARE NORMAL AND ONE TOYOTA DEALER REPAIR TECHNICIAN SAID HE DID NOT LIKE THE ABS EITHER. NO INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED, HOWEVER, THE CAR IS MAKING ME MORE NERVOUS AS THE CONTINUOUS REPORTS OF PROBLEMS WITH TOYOTA CAR POUR IN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10314759
16,000 miles · Feb 24, 2010
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed ControlCrash
MY CAR 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY HAD SUDDEN ACCELERATE FROM STOPPED POSITION AT A YIELD AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT THOUGH DAMAGE TO THE FRONT CAR WAS NOT SIGNIFICANT. I STILL COULD NOT FIGURED IT OUT WHY THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED SINCE I DRIVE CAREFULLY. NO OTHER ACCIDENT ON THE RECORD SINCE I STARTED DRIVING FROM 2003. IT HAPPENED AROUND …
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MY CAR 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY HAD SUDDEN ACCELERATE FROM STOPPED POSITION AT A YIELD AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT THOUGH DAMAGE TO THE FRONT CAR WAS NOT SIGNIFICANT. I STILL COULD NOT FIGURED IT OUT WHY THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED SINCE I DRIVE CAREFULLY. NO OTHER ACCIDENT ON THE RECORD SINCE I STARTED DRIVING FROM 2003. IT HAPPENED AROUND 9AM ON MY DAILY ROUTE TO WORKPLACE. RECENTLY I HEARD ABOUT TOYOTA RECALLS FOR CAMRY 2007 TO 2010. BUT I AM NOT SURE IF MY CAR ALSO HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEM. ONCE I VISITED TO SERVICE CENTER AFTER THE INCIDENT FOR REGULAR SERVICE THEN THEY MENTIONED THAT MY CAR'S BRAKE & GAS PEDALS NEED CLEAN-UP OR I HAVE TO GET IT REPLACED. SINCE THEY TOLD LITTLE HIGHER AMOUNT I TOLD NO FOR REPAIR. I AM NOT SURE IF MY TOYOTA CAMRY 2006 TOO HAVE THE PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN RECALL. I HAVE INCIDENT REPORTED WITH MY INSURER AND CAN PROVIDE CLAIM NUMBER, DOCUMENTS, INSURER INFO ETC AS REQUIRED. THERE WERE NO CHARGES PAID TO ANY VEHICLE IN THIS MINOR INCIDENT TILL NOW BUT INSURER HAS KEPT THIS INCIDENT OPEN TILL NOW IF OTHER PARTY MAKES NEW CLAIMS. I STILL THINK WHY MY VEHICLE HAD SUDDEN ACCELERATION SO THOUGHT TO REPORT THIS INCIDENT WITH DOT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10314008
3,606 miles · Feb 24, 2010
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT PULLED IN TO PARKING SPACE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH VEHICLES ENDURED BODY DAMAGE. THE CONTACT HAS SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SURGES AT TIMES WHENEVER T…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT PULLED IN TO PARKING SPACE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH VEHICLES ENDURED BODY DAMAGE. THE CONTACT HAS SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SURGES AT TIMES WHENEVER THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,606 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 29,000. UPDATED 03/30/10. *LJ UPDATED 06/17/10*JB
NHTSA ODI #10313638
Mileage unknown · Feb 24, 2010
Unknown Or Other
FAX FWD LTR (CA) RE TOYOTA CAMRY SUDDEN ACCELERATION RECALL WANTS 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY TO BE INCLUDED IN RECALL NOTICE, REPLY TO BREA, CA OFC. *TGW
NHTSA ODI #10313256
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 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
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.
Nov 22, 2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS" THE VEHICLES' TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL OR PLACARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE B-PILLAR INCORRECTLY INDICATES THE SPARE TIRE SIZE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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
1DP06003 · 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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.
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