FaultScore

FaultScore report

2006 Toyota Camry problems

Owners have filed 393 complaints about the 2006 Toyota Camry with NHTSA between 2006 and 2026. The largest single group is the acceleration & cruise control. Across this model's run it ranks 16 of 32 worst.

C

FaultScore 59/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Toyota Camry.

How this is worked out

The numbers

393

Complaints

138

Crashes reported

6

Fires reported

80

Injuries reported

2 complaints report a death.

47,560 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

41%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 29 vs 50 Severity 100 vs 50 Early failure 70 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 29
Against the median year of the Toyota Camry. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
57.5% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 70
41% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2006 compares with every other Toyota Camry

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2006 Toyota Camry

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

64 crashes, 1 fires · median 33,209 mi

Airbags 62 15.8%

29 crashes, 0 fires · median 62,000 mi

Brakes 40 10.2%

18 crashes, 1 fires · median 20,580 mi

Steering 28 7.1%

4 crashes, 0 fires · median 61,288 mi

1 crashes, 1 fires · median 25,000 mi

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 31,000 mi

2 crashes, 3 fires · median 78,106 mi

4 crashes, 0 fires · median 94,000 mi

Tires 13 3.3%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 48,510 mi

4 crashes, 0 fires · median 66,577 mi

Equipment & Accessories 9 2.3%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 30,374 mi

Seat Belts 9 2.3%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 73,500 mi

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 9 2.3%

Median failure at 21,000 miles

Lights 9 2.3%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 16,000 mi

Fuel & Propulsion 8 2.0%

3 crashes, 0 fires · median 32,915 mi

Suspension 5 1.3%

Median failure at 45,150 miles

Doors, Latches & Locks 2 0.5%
Stability & Traction Control 2 0.5%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 3,685 mi

Seats 2 0.5%

Median failure at 148,000 miles

Wheels 2 0.5%

Median failure at 81,400 miles

Exactly what failed

NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.

Frontal 10 21.3%
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 8 17.0%
Automatic Transmission 8 17.0%
Accelerator Pedal 7 14.9%
Body 5 10.6%
Side/Window 4 8.5%
Ignition 3 6.4%
Instrument Cluster/Panel 2 4.3%

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 27 9.0%
1,000 – 9,999 miles 39 13.0%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 32 10.7%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 56 18.7%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 44 14.7%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 36 12.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 36 12.0%
150,000+ miles 30 10.0%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Feb 2006 peak 37 Jun 2026

NHTSA investigations into the 2006 Toyota Camry

An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.

DP06003 Opened 14 Sep 2006 Closed 3 Apr 2007 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

ENGINE SURGING

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...

Recalls on the 2006 Toyota Camry

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

United States — NHTSA

16V396000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

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.

Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

14V743000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

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.

Risk: 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.

10V035000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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.

Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

10V036000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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.

Risk: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

05V539000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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.

Risk: 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.

Canada — Transport Canada

Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.

Recall 2021723 55,683 units in Canada

Electrical

Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers: C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904 C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905 C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907 C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909 C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911 C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913 C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571 C014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14 PK5A408J05 PU14000903 Safety Risk: Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

at 240,000 miles Shelbyville, IN Crash 3 injured

AIR BAGS

The contact owned a 2006 Toyota Camry. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle crashed into a street pole and rolled several times before crashing into a parked vehicle, where it came to a stop. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact's daughter-in-law and the contact's nephew were inside the vehicle during the failure. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The contact's daughter-in-law and the contact's nephew were transported by ambulance to the local medical center. The contact's son was later taken to the local medical center. The daughter-in-law sustained a minor concussion and a fractured right wrist. The contact’s nephew sustained a minor concussion, a fractured right hand and wrist. The contact's son sustained a whiplash, a minor concussion, and a dislocated right shoulder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.

NHTSA complaint #11746469 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chelsea, MA Crash

STEERING

The steering wheel while taking a right turn locked and wouldn't straighten all lights turned off on the panel all was locked and caused a crash because steering was locked into a turn

NHTSA complaint #11682751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chelsea, MA Crash

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The steering wheel while taking a right turn locked and wouldn't straighten all lights turned off on the panel all was locked and caused a crash because steering was locked into a turn

NHTSA complaint #11682751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chelsea, MA Crash

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The steering wheel while taking a right turn locked and wouldn't straighten all lights turned off on the panel all was locked and caused a crash because steering was locked into a turn

NHTSA complaint #11682751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Culpeper, VA Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

Car flipped 3 times, it is a mangled mess and not one airbag deployed. This caused injuries to the driver, if any passengers would have been in the vehicle they would have been killed.

NHTSA complaint #11513714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Culpeper, VA Crash 1 injured

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Car flipped 3 times, it is a mangled mess and not one airbag deployed. This caused injuries to the driver, if any passengers would have been in the vehicle they would have been killed.

NHTSA complaint #11513714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

at 240,000 miles Shelbyville, IN Crash 3 injured

AIR BAGS

The contact owned a 2006 Toyota Camry. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle crashed into a street pole and rolled several times before crashing into a parked vehicle, where it came to a stop. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact's daughter-in-law and the contact's nephew were inside the vehicle during the failure. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The contact's daughter-in-law and the contact's nephew were transported by ambulance to the local medical center. The contact's son was later taken to the local medical center. The daughter-in-law sustained a minor concussion and a fractured right wrist. The contact’s nephew sustained a minor concussion, a fractured right hand and wrist. The contact's son sustained a whiplash, a minor concussion, and a dislocated right shoulder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.

NHTSA complaint #11746469 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Greenville, NC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? LOCKS NOT WORKING How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? ONLY DRIVER LOCK IS UNLOCKING/OPENING Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? YES Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? DEALERSHIP AND MECHANIC Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? YES. OFF& ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, THEN FINALLY STOPPED COMPLETELY.

NHTSA complaint #11688153 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chelsea, MA Crash

STEERING

The steering wheel while taking a right turn locked and wouldn't straighten all lights turned off on the panel all was locked and caused a crash because steering was locked into a turn

NHTSA complaint #11682751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chelsea, MA Crash

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The steering wheel while taking a right turn locked and wouldn't straighten all lights turned off on the panel all was locked and caused a crash because steering was locked into a turn

NHTSA complaint #11682751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chelsea, MA Crash

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The steering wheel while taking a right turn locked and wouldn't straighten all lights turned off on the panel all was locked and caused a crash because steering was locked into a turn

NHTSA complaint #11682751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Cedar Park, TX

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

Driver door has remained in lock position when I tried to exit the car. Could NOT manually move the inside door lock and had to climb over the middle console to exit the car. I see this as a safety issue, as exiting the car slowly during an emergency could have caused an emergency. Also, for persons who are older or have physical mobility issues, climbing over console could be impossible. In addition to this issue, and possible related, is the fact the driver door actuator does not function properly. Hence, when trying to use my remote key fob, driver door will not unlock. This is potential for an emergency; for example, if trying to quickly get into car in a parking lot where there can be potential thieves, I am delayed getting safely into my car, since I have to use a key to unlock driver door. If I go around to passenger door, I would have to climb over console to get to driver seat. I am [XXX]. This is not ideal. I am original owner of the car. This issue has sporadically been a problem for several yrs. I took the car to 2 repair shops in Ca. Neither could determine how to make the repair after having to remove inside door panel. I have read there are THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS about this over the yrs., and Toyota has refused to make a recall campaign. I hope you can help initiate one. Current average estimate to try to repair this is $750. , and that does not include the lock that sometimes sticks in closed position. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11659815 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Sammamish, WA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Suddenly car go high speed no reason I need to put it in neutral or car will smash into building

NHTSA complaint #11570831 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Pasadena, TX

AIR BAGS

Passenger air bags light is ALWAYS ON whether someone sitting in the spot or not. Alerts with light to identify a problem. 2. Paint is peeling 0ff of vehicle all over. In addition, leather seats are also peeling in the front and back seats.

NHTSA complaint #11522537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Culpeper, VA Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

Car flipped 3 times, it is a mangled mess and not one airbag deployed. This caused injuries to the driver, if any passengers would have been in the vehicle they would have been killed.

NHTSA complaint #11513714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Culpeper, VA Crash 1 injured

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Car flipped 3 times, it is a mangled mess and not one airbag deployed. This caused injuries to the driver, if any passengers would have been in the vehicle they would have been killed.

NHTSA complaint #11513714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 85,000 miles Brooklyn, NY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, he depressed the brake pedal however, the brake pedal felt spongy. The contact depressed the brake pedal forcefully to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact parked on the side of the road to inspect the vehicle but was unable to locate the cause of the failure. The contact was able to continue driving at a slower speed to his residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and had the brake master cylinder and brake booster replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact called an unknown local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

NHTSA complaint #11495601 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Cardiff, CA Crash 1 injured

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I was driving my 2006 Toyota Camry on a level residential road at 35 mph and stopped at a red light. Upon turning left, the car unexpectedly accelerated at a high speed. I stepped on the brakes but the car did not stop nor slow. I was driving towards a very busy intersection. I tried to shift the gear to park, but the car was still running out of control. I turned left onto a side street in order to avoid the intersection. I was going too fast and jumped the curb, crashed into a Toyota Tundra truck parked on the driveway, and ricocheted into the retaining wall of the neighboring property. I was wearing my set belt, the airbag deployed and hit my chest. There were long tire marks on the street and a witness reported the squealing sound of brakes. Paramedics and police arrived immediately. My blood pressure was checked and I was advised to go to the ER. In the hospital, I was checked for reflexes, stroke and heart problems and got a X-ray of my chest. Everything was ok and I was sent home after 5 hours, although my chest was severely bruised and painful for about 2 weeks. It took me a month to drive again. I kept thinking about what caused the accident. I am certain that mine was a case of sudden unintended acceleration. While there were over 7 million Toyota cars subject to unintended acceleration recalls from 2005-2012, my 2006 Toyota Camry was not included in these recalls.

NHTSA complaint #11452333 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 250,000 miles Moss Point, MS

SEATS

PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR ON NOW AND THE WHEELS GRIND AFTER BRAKE CHANGE AND HIGHWAY RIDES ARE UNSAFE ALWAYS HAS BEEN JUST MY WIFE DOESN'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT

NHTSA complaint #11413483 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 250,000 miles Moss Point, MS

AIR BAGS

PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR ON NOW AND THE WHEELS GRIND AFTER BRAKE CHANGE AND HIGHWAY RIDES ARE UNSAFE ALWAYS HAS BEEN JUST MY WIFE DOESN'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT

NHTSA complaint #11413483 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 250,000 miles Moss Point, MS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR ON NOW AND THE WHEELS GRIND AFTER BRAKE CHANGE AND HIGHWAY RIDES ARE UNSAFE ALWAYS HAS BEEN JUST MY WIFE DOESN'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT

NHTSA complaint #11413483 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 230,000 miles Lincolnton, NC Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY ON IMPACT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG DEPLOY AFTER HER HEAD COLLIDED WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES AND SORENESS IN THE ARM AND BACK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER DRIVER DID NOT SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 230,000.

NHTSA complaint #11389976 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 94,000 miles North Granby, CT

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I WAS DRIVING IN EAST GRANBY NEAR A FEDEX DELIVERY TRUCK. THIS TRUCK KEPT SWERVING LANES IN ORDER TO GET AROUND OTHER CARS, BUT HE DID SO BY CUTTING ME OFF MULTIPLE TIMES. HE WOULD GO TO CHANGE LANES THEN SWERVE BACK IN THE ORIGINAL LANE, CAUSING ME AND OTHER CARS TO NEED TO SLAM BRAKES TO STAY SAFE. THIS WAS ALSO IN A SCHOOL ZONE IN EAST GRANBY NEAR THE CENTER ABOUT 3 MILES FROM THE BRADLEY AIRPORT IN CT. THE DRIVER KEPT LAUGHING AND SMILING AT MYSELF AND OTHER CARS AND ONCE I WAS ABLE TO GET AROUND HIM TO PASS AND MOVE ON HE FLIPPED ME OFF. DELIVERY DRIVERS SHOULD BE PRACTICING SAFE DRIVING ESPECIALLY IN A SCHOOL ZONE ...

NHTSA complaint #11341981 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Kaneohe, HI

AIR BAGS

2006 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER RECEIVED DEFECTIVE PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE PARTS WERE RETURNED AND THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE NOT RECEIVED NEW PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #11319510 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 66,136 miles Washington, DC Crash

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

WHILE ON THE STREET AS I WAS BACKING MY CAR INTO A PARKING SPACE ADJACENT TO THE STREET CURB THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AT HIGH SPEED, CRASHING OVER THE CURB AND SIDEWALK, REAR END FIRST. MY STEPPING ON THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE CAR WAS UNSUCCESSFUL; THE CAR DID NOT COME TO A STOP UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO AN IRON FENCE WHICH BORDERED THE YARD CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FENCE AND THE CAR. A SIMILAR INCIDENT OCCURRED QUITE A FEW YEARS AGO WHEN THE SAME CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE OUT OF CONTROL AND I WAS UNABLE TO BRING IT TO A HALT UNTIL IT HIT A PARKED CAR. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED EITHER OF THESE INCIDENTS TO OCCUR.

NHTSA complaint #11309552 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 66,136 miles Washington, DC Crash

STEERING

WHILE ON THE STREET AS I WAS BACKING MY CAR INTO A PARKING SPACE ADJACENT TO THE STREET CURB THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AT HIGH SPEED, CRASHING OVER THE CURB AND SIDEWALK, REAR END FIRST. MY STEPPING ON THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE CAR WAS UNSUCCESSFUL; THE CAR DID NOT COME TO A STOP UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO AN IRON FENCE WHICH BORDERED THE YARD CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FENCE AND THE CAR. A SIMILAR INCIDENT OCCURRED QUITE A FEW YEARS AGO WHEN THE SAME CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE OUT OF CONTROL AND I WAS UNABLE TO BRING IT TO A HALT UNTIL IT HIT A PARKED CAR. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED EITHER OF THESE INCIDENTS TO OCCUR.

NHTSA complaint #11309552 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 66,136 miles Washington, DC Crash

SERVICE BRAKES

WHILE ON THE STREET AS I WAS BACKING MY CAR INTO A PARKING SPACE ADJACENT TO THE STREET CURB THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AT HIGH SPEED, CRASHING OVER THE CURB AND SIDEWALK, REAR END FIRST. MY STEPPING ON THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE CAR WAS UNSUCCESSFUL; THE CAR DID NOT COME TO A STOP UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO AN IRON FENCE WHICH BORDERED THE YARD CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FENCE AND THE CAR. A SIMILAR INCIDENT OCCURRED QUITE A FEW YEARS AGO WHEN THE SAME CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE OUT OF CONTROL AND I WAS UNABLE TO BRING IT TO A HALT UNTIL IT HIT A PARKED CAR. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED EITHER OF THESE INCIDENTS TO OCCUR.

NHTSA complaint #11309552 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 149,000 miles Williamsville, NY Crash 1 injured

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A USED 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO OPERATE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED HEAD ON INTO A POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS LEAVING A HOSPITAL WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED AND WAS TREATED AT THE SAME HOSPITAL FOR A CRACKED CERVICAL SPINE, A CRACKED JAW, AND A CRACKED TOOTH. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000. *BF

NHTSA complaint #11278678 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 149,000 miles Williamsville, NY Crash 1 injured

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A USED 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO OPERATE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED HEAD ON INTO A POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS LEAVING A HOSPITAL WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED AND WAS TREATED AT THE SAME HOSPITAL FOR A CRACKED CERVICAL SPINE, A CRACKED JAW, AND A CRACKED TOOTH. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000. *BF

NHTSA complaint #11278678 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 149,000 miles Williamsville, NY Crash 2 injured

STRUCTURE:BODY

PULLING OUT OF HOSPITAL PARKING LOT MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY ACCERATED ON ITS OWN I TRIED TO BRAKE BUT THE BRAKE FAILED I HIT GUIDE RAILS ON TH LEFT AND THEN HIT A POLE THAT STOPPED THE CAR THE SECURITY FROM ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER RESPONDED PLACED ME IN A AMBULANCE AND TOOK ME TO THEIR ER I HAVE A CRACK IN MY CERVICAL SPINE AND JAW

NHTSA complaint #11268152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 149,000 miles Williamsville, NY Crash 2 injured

SERVICE BRAKES

PULLING OUT OF HOSPITAL PARKING LOT MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY ACCERATED ON ITS OWN I TRIED TO BRAKE BUT THE BRAKE FAILED I HIT GUIDE RAILS ON TH LEFT AND THEN HIT A POLE THAT STOPPED THE CAR THE SECURITY FROM ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER RESPONDED PLACED ME IN A AMBULANCE AND TOOK ME TO THEIR ER I HAVE A CRACK IN MY CERVICAL SPINE AND JAW

NHTSA complaint #11268152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.