2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid: sudden loss of power

Filed Nov 20, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 180,000 miles · AZ

The brake light, traction control and ABS lights turned on, and check vsc system displayed. Vehicle has been maintained correctly. I was on the hwy going 65 MPH, in my 2007 camry hybrid when this happened, totally lost power, I was able to pill over to the side road call for help. This is a ridiculous situation for an automobile. I feel like the public is being used like test dummies by toyota.

Filed May 9, 2015 · Brakes · CA

I had taken the car in for an oil consumption test. While I was there I was advised of a bulletin stating an brake reservoir tank needed to be replaced. When I got the car back everything seem fine. The next day I heard what I would call a chirping coming from inside the engine department. I didn't have time to see where it was coming from at that time. I checked it later the next day, but couldn't get it to act up. Again, the next day I heard it again. It took several days for me to figure out that it only showed up when the brakes were depressed. I waited to take care of it since I knew I was going to take the car back for the oil consumption test and it was only a noise. On 2/7/15 I took it back to the dealer. They told me it was a faulty actuator and it would cost $1447.39 to repair. I went on line regarding the problem with the reservoir. It states "analysis of the failure data indicate that each condition provides warning prior to any reduction in power assisted braking, with less than 10 percent of all reports and claims involving diagnostic codes or complaint narratives indicating increased braking effort or reduced brake effectiveness. In addition, most of the incidents in which reduced braking assist appears to have occurred involved operation in a reduced assist mode and not a sudden, complete loss of power assisted braking". In those cases they will replace the actuator. I feel this was caused by by the reservoir being replaced. I never had a problem until this was done!

Filed Feb 21, 2014 · Electrical · 139,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH in the rain, the vehicle lost power and every light on the instrument panel illuminated. The contact stated that he tried to restart the vehicle numerous times but the vehicle restarted after the third try. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 139,000. Updated 04/25/2014

Filed Feb 4, 2014 · Brakes · 132,000 miles · PA

Intermittent lose of power brake.

Filed Mar 24, 2013 · Steering, Transmission · 130,000 miles · IN

Power steering light (p/s) light comes on and lose of power steering will last until the car is shut off and you wait for awhile and sometimes when restarted it will be okay. (sometimes not okay) I have to drive it home using all the muscling I can muster to turn corners. Periodic instances have become more frequent. When I start the car the power steering light comes on and it is hard to turn the steering wheel. Sometimes when I shut the car off and wait awhile it will be okay to drive. Other times it has stayed on throughout the trip.

Filed Nov 27, 2012 · Brakes, Steering · 77,000 miles · TX

Last 2 months I had call toyota to head quarter to report my car lost power, can't control break or steering wheel.. Driving on the road with 40-45mph all the sudden the car had lost control steering and break and all the lights inside the panel blinking.... Finally I can break my car (very hard). I put the gear back to park and turn of the power button when I try to turn it back on it still not come up all the lights blinking.. (several times) I quit.. Pop up the hood and check forward make sure nothing come loose or ... I come back to the car and turn engine on, it working again.... I drive home.. Toyota customer service offer me to going to close toyota dealer to have it check out, but I do not have times until last couple days it happen again.. I so concern about life driving this car now, I went to toyota dealer close to me sport city toyota, where I use to have it tune up. They check out my car and notify to me that my 12v battery had going bad drop to 7v (which they had notify for me on 2010) but I did not replace it. It did not sound right to me if the battery go bad for 2 years ago, but I still can drive my car to work and do things for 2 years with out any problems until now it had lost power for 2 times for the last 2 months. I drive my car home, removed the 12v battery out check with the meter 12v show up ... I need help with you people to see what to do next or the investigate to see this car had malfunction or some thins else ..... Hope to hear from you. Thank you.

Filed Jul 14, 2012 · Brakes · TX

Just over a year ago, the "check vsc system" warning started coming on intermittently in my vehicle. It would go off again after a couple of vehicle starts and stops over time. The dealership ran a diagnostic, said everything was fine, and sent me along my way. After a few months it progressed to the "check vsc system", the red "brake" light, the little yellow triangle with the "!" and the stability control icon on staying on all the time. After a few more months the hydraulic brakes would lose power when the vehicle would start and this would be accompanied by a loud, constant "beep." it would last about a minute, power would return to the brakes. After a few more months the hydraulic brakes started losing power seemingly at random while I would be driving the vehicle. I can stop or decelerate, but I have to apply far more pressure to the brakes and my braking distance is greatly increased. It's a the dealership again now, and they are claiming that they have "never seen this problem before" and have "no idea how to fix it."

Filed Aug 25, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · MN

Letter from senator on behalf of constituent re stalling problems while driving his 2007 toyota camry hybrid. *kb the consumer stated the vehicle has stalled three times while driving in traffic. The vehicle stalled each time the consumer stepped on the gas pedal. He would have to suddenly depress the brake pedal to avoid a collision. The engine would lose power and pressing on the gas pedal did nothing. The consumer stated he was able to coast the vehicle off the highway. The dealer stated nothing could be done if the computer didn't record the incident.

Filed Dec 23, 2009 · Engine · 36,625 miles · MI

Vehicle suddenly lost power while driving on the freeway. Vehicle towed to dealer. Dealer states vehicle lost communication with bus system causing system to stall out. Dealer cleared codes and reset. Test drove o.k.

Filed May 28, 2008 · Engine · 13,300 miles · MI

My 2007 toyota camry hybrid ceased functioning (lost all pwer) with 13,300 miles on it. A warning light came on saying check hybrid system, followed by a warning saying check engine, followed by an exclamation point. I was 200 miles from home when this happened. The toyota dealership to which it was towed could find no problem. I have looked on-line and found other people with the same vehicle who had the same problem, and their dealerships were not able to figure out what was wrong with those vehicles. One gentleman was on the freeway between two trucks when his camry hybrid lost all power. I am very hesitant to drive the car now.

Filed Jan 7, 2008 · Steering · 8,860 miles · HI

Lost power steering could not could not turn steering wheel. Had vehicle towed to dealer. They replaced rack and pinion cost was 1949.27 but were covered under warranty. My daughter were driving and didn't know what to do, they were lucky that were able to slowly pull over and they were going slow under 30 MPH.