1. Toyota Camry
  2. Problems
  3. 2000
  4. Vehicle Speed Control

2000 Toyota Camry Vehicle Speed Control Problems

86
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 86 stored complaint records:

  • 32 indicate a crash
  • 17 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire
  • 1 indicate a death

What owners report

  • accelerator pedal · 11 records
  • police report · 8 records
  • parking space · 8 records
  • brake pedal · 7 records
  • suddenly accelerated · 7 records
  • report filed · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi16
60–100k mi12
30–60k mi12
150–400k mi9
1–30k mi5

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 8, 2001

    Vehicle Speed Control

    While driving at approximately 10 mph and turning a corner vehicle accelerated suddenly. Consumer lost control of vehicle, and vehicle rolled twice. Dealership has not given a reason for the defect in this vehicle. *ak consumer states vehicle got up to between 70 and 80 mph within 2 minutes, consumer was injured in accident. *slc

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 888046

  • March 14, 2001

    Vehicle Speed Control

    While traveling and without any indication vehicle would idle high, which caused the consumer to depress brake pedal, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. Which resulted in consumer having an accident.*ak the consumer stated she was involved in two accidents on 2 separate occasions. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem on both occasions.*jb updated 03/09/10.*jb

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 888671

  • March 4, 2001

    Vehicle Speed Control

    While driving going up a hill, the car suddenly accelerated without warning. The consumer tried to stop the car by applying the brakes, but the car failed to slow down and crashed into the vehicle in front of her. It was raining.*ak updated 03/09/10

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 746593

  • February 1, 2001

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    The se v6 engine is exibiting a rough idle at start, and when stopped. I was advised to clean the throttle boody and injectiors. This did nothing but waste my money. I am begining to believe its sludge or a misaligned camshaft

    ODI 758466

  • September 25, 2000

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Three weeks after puchasing the vehicle, consumer complained that the engine was running rough and irregularly, at that time the dealer was unable to inspect the vehicle, soon after the consumer was involved in an accident in which she was unable to stop the vehicle, a week after the accident consumer recieved notification which advised of a defective cruise control throttle linkage clip, consumer believes the…

    1 injury

    ODI 558197

  • February 13, 2000

    Vehicle Speed Control

    During a very heavy rain, i was driving the vehicle up a moderately steep hill at 40mph. With a constant pressure to the accelerator, the vehicle suddenly began losing power and slightly decelerated. I increased the foot pressure on the accelerator. The engine then 'wound up' and a high pitched, constant whine came from it. At the crest of the hill, the rpms dropped, the whine ceased, and the vehicle resumed its…

    ODI 718792

  • February 6, 2000

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control

    When driving at a low rate of speed and pulling into a parking space with foot depressed on the brake pedal vehicle continued to move, causing unwanted acceleration and extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer said that a brake light was on and that the computer codes said brake depressed and front wheels spinning, but wouldn't write it on the repair ticket for legal reasons. *ak *ml

    ODI 859713

  • 20,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    While driving between 60 and 70 mph the consumer depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle vibrated. The manufacturer sent a representative to assess the problem and determined it was normal. *ak *jb

    ODI 10053875

  • 65,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    The consumer complained about an acceleration problem. The vehicle did not accelerate when the driver stepped on the accelerator pedal. *ak recall#01v012000 *sc

    ODI 10051741

  • Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control

    Was driving vehicle and there was a break in the road. A split second later, abs kicked in and vehicle accelerated. Had no warning it would happened. Nearly had an accident. Had to press on brakes hard to stop. *ak

    ODI 893571

  • Vehicle Speed Control

    While stopping at light shifted to first gear with brake depressed, engine idled high, and vehicle took off. Consumer had to turn vheicle off to stop. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. *ak

    ODI 861240