My car will not let me accelerate past 40mph. Once I do pass 40mph my check engine light and check hybrid system light comes on and the car shuts down right after. This is all when driving the vehicle. The first time happened on the highway when I went 65 and it cut straight out.
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid acceleration problems
160 complaints (27% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 92,000. 15 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 160
- of this car's complaints
- 27%
- typical mileage
- 92,000
- crashes
- 15
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Cruise control3
- Accelerator pedal2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Toyota Camry Hybrid acceleration problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid acceleration
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
- Risk
- A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do not want the new ones. Additionally, software modifications will be installed on camry, avalon and lexus es 350, is 350 and is 250 models that will ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event both brake and accelerator pedals are applied. Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331, lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.
Recall number 09V388000 · Recall details
What 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On my 2007 camry hybrid, as I was reversing, the brakes all of a sudden engaged, braking so hard it felt like I hit something. Soon after, the brake light, traction control and ABS lights turned on, and check vsc system displayed. Vsc warning lights and display message intermittently turn off and turn back on arbitrarily.
I was driving on the road at a speed of 35 miles per hour and all of a sudden the "check vsc system" light turned on my dashboard and the brake of the car became loose. When I try to slow the car down by applying the brake, it wouldn't let me do so. I was approaching the traffic light and I had to press the brake too hard so that the car can stop. Finally, I was able to stop it by applying the emergency brake.
On my 2007 camry hybrid, as I was backing up, the brakes went soft to the floor, and then all of a sudden engaged. It braked so hard, it felt like a hit something. A few days later, the brake light, traction control and ABS lights turned on, and check vsc system displayed.
As I was traveling on i75 north of atlanta, I needed to slow for traffic congestion. I applied the brakes, but they didn't seem to work. Several lights on the dash came on including the check hybrid engine, the check vsc system, and the ABS lights. The power brakes were off and it became difficult to stop. Then the vehicle's engine stopped completely requiring me to maneuver out of heavy traffic to the shoulder of the road. I turned on my hazard lights, but was almost hit by several vehicles as I got to the shoulder.
Car brake fails with multiple lights on. ( vsc system check , ABS , brake , etc ) it was repaired by toyota dealer under "toyota recall" program for "brake-fluid problem" . But they didn't repair " ABS actuator" under warranty enhancement program (ze1). & manager said your VIN is/was not eligible for ze1. I looked into "ze1" program, http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/ucm458138/inot-pe14001-59690.pdf but I don't see my VIN in the range provided., not sure why. Since my car is 2007 camry hybrid, it should be part of that recall also. This is life threatening situation where your car breaks fail all of sudden on highways. These cars should be recalled or atleast get repaired at toyota's cost.
I was driving on a city street and got a check vsc system on the console and when a mechanic checked the problem, he gave the code - c1391 - abnormal leak in actuator, my brake lights are on, ABS lights are on, red triangle light is on.
The ABS light and check vsc light and brake light went on. When I tried to apply brakes to stop, I realized that the brakes completely failed. The car was skidding and keep going and I pumped the brakes and still the car was moving forward. I came close to hitting another car and luckily stopped couple of inches from the other car. It keeps happening often and I am worried to drive this car as it is. It works fine and suddenly goes to this brake failing mode. Especially happen more often if it rains and making it more dangerous.
While my car was in motion, my vsc system check light was on and almost simultaneously the check hybrid system light was on along with the check engine light. The car did not let me accelerate above 30mph.n and I could feel the friction while accelerating. I had to call roadside assistance to have my car towed.
While driving on city street, check vsc system warning appeared along with check engine/stability/antilock brake warning lights. Vehicle did not lose braking completely but did not feel normal and was brought to side of road. After restart was lights cleared and has behaved normally so far. Brought to dealer next day, unable to find problem.
Questions about the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid acceleration
Does the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 160 complaints about the acceleration of the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid, 27% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 92,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 09V388000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota Camry Hybrid have the most acceleration problems?
The Toyota Camry Hybrid model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2007 (160 complaints), 2008 (39 complaints) and 2009 (19 complaints).
Is there a class action lawsuit over the Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Yes. Camry Hybrid inverter recall lawsuit lands in federal court after owner says his new car sat at the dealer for six months (November 12, 2026).
Other 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
Brakes 423Driver assistance 117Electrical 46Engine 45Visibility 34Body 30Steering 28Fuel system 9Transmission 9Airbags 7Suspension 6Lights 4Tires 4Wheels 4Locks 1Seats 1
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