2001 Toyota Camry Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 37
- 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 37 stored complaint records:
- 21 indicate a crash
- 8 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- accelerator pedal · 9 records
- parking space · 6 records
- brake pedal · 6 records
- suddenly accelerated · 4 records
- without warning · 4 records
- cruise control · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
My 2001 toyota camry 's gas pedal sticks. When at a light or stop sign when it is time to go i push down and the pedal wont move . Then it unsticks and shoots forward. It even accelerated once. Through the years i mentioned it to mechanics and they think i'm crazy. When the toyota recalls started i called my dealer and he said the recalls don't pertain to 2001 toyota camrys. *tr
ODI 10315626
Structure · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: the contact states she received a carfax report that stated the following could happen. "the front frame assembly has not been adequately welded. Fuel throttle linkage and control; the accelerator cable housing could be deformed at the cruise control at the actuator to the throttle body. The inner accelerator inner cable could veer away and eventually break this could allow the throttle to return to the idle or…
ODI 10142755
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving 31 mph the steering veered to the right and the vehicle accelerated without warning. As a result the consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided into a tree. No injuries reported. The cause had not been determined. Please provide additional information. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10113504
Vehicle Speed Control
Pulling into a parking space the car suddenly accelerated and did not stop until it crashed into two porches. There is no question that the car was already slowing down because the car was pulling into a parking slot.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10105622
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. While driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, proceeding to a traffic signal pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal, followed by an unintended lunge and increase of acceleration. The driver was able to continue normal operation after several attempts to the sticky accelerator pedal. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle…
ODI 10303793
Vehicle Speed Control
Driving north on us highway 101 in california at speed limit of 65 mph. Car speed increased on a curve, could not stop it and subsequently crashed into a barrier in the median. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10324326
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
On thursday, may 9th, 2002 i was pulling into a parking spot in the parking lot of the jewel store at 40th street and harlem ave. In stickney, il. My speed at that time was 1 or 2 mph. About 3 or 4 feet from where i was to make a complete stop - the car suddenly made a loud "revving" noise and lurched forward - up over a curb, up a grassy embankment, knocked down two pine trees and sideswiped a 6' wooden fence…
Crash reported
ODI 763184
Vehicle Speed Control
While turning into a parking space between two vehicles, the vehicle suddenly surged forward, jumped a curve, and hit another vehicle that was facing the consumers vehicle. *ak *sc
Crash reported
ODI 10062902
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving, and upon coming to a complete stop vehicle continued to move, put in park and put emergency brake on before the vehicle came to a complete stop. Took vehicle to dealer, dealer found every thing normal *ak consumer stated that on several occasions vehicle surges forward and accelerates after a complete stop. *yd
ODI 8002511
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving 55-60 mph in rain engine suddenly roared and vehicle slowed down to 25-30 mph on its own. Dealer could not find cause. Did not believe this happened. Happened again on august 2, 2001. Same response from dealer.*ak
ODI 894835
Foundation Components · Front · Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling between 55 and 65 mph a vibration occurs in vehicle under normal operation. Dealership could not duplicate problem, and could not assist consumer. During the week of june 11th, accelerator stuck while vehicle was in operation. Dealership again stated they could not find anything wrong with vehicle. *ak consumer noticed cruise control was not working properly shortly after purchase, it would cut in…
ODI 890582
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving with cruise control engaged, the driver depressed the brakes, instead of the brakes engaging the vehicle accelerated causing the driver to lose control and hit the semi. Due to the extent of impact, the frontal air bags deployed and the vehicle was deemed totaled. *jb *nm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10064804