2002 Toyota Camry Accelerator Pedal Problems
- 30
- 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 30 stored complaint records:
- 16 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- brake pedal · 8 records
- accelerator pedal · 7 records
- foot brake · 5 records
- suddenly accelerated · 5 records
- sudden acceleration · 4 records
- became stuck · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Accelerator Pedal
On 12/8/09, on my way to the clinic my check engine light came on and staid on. Leaving the clinic my check engine light remained on and the gas pedal became rigid. It was hard to depress and did not want to move freely. The car moved at a couple mph. When i attempted to depress the pedal to make the car go faster the wheels would spin. I was driving my 2002 toyota camry le with about 60,000 miles on it when this…
ODI 10308797
Accelerator Pedal
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. Immediately after starting the vehicle, the rpm's increased to 5,000. The engine was turned off and towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to the accelerator pedal warning sensor. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The vin was unavailable. The…
ODI 10293955
Accelerator Pedal · Fuel System, Gasoline
1. The was no prior notice of defect. 2. The fuel pedal assembly failed generating a check engine light, and the car became unable to drive safely. The car became very erratic and would not operate unless running over 20 mph. *tr 3. The car was taken to the dealer where the fuel pedal assembly was found defective and replaced. Updated 01/06/11 *bf
ODI 10317232
Accelerator Pedal
My 2002 camry 4 cylinder experienced a speed control problem a couple years ago. I was able to get to the dealer and have repairs made without any accident, however. The problem required replacement of the accelerator pedal sensor at a cost of $567 to me.. *tr invoices received. Updated ivoq 02/16/11
ODI 10316189
Accelerator Pedal
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry . The contact stated that while starting the vehicle up and while having his foot on the brake the vehicle accelerated on its own. After he shifted the vehicle into neutral and then to park and turned it off, there was smoke coming through hood from the engine. The dealer was contacted and they stated that it was impossible for this to happen. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle…
ODI 10304444
Accelerator Pedal
I was driving with my family south bound on i-5 when we exited the freeway and pulled into the tillicum chevron station. The cruise control was on but disengaged. I turned right into a parking spot at a low rate of speed (3 to 5 mph). I was almost at a complete stop and had just enough time to realize that i could not stop!!! I could hear the car's engine roar and a moment later found that i had driven over a…
Crash reported
ODI 10137007
Accelerator Pedal
Letter request status of his two petitions re sudden unintended accelerations in his 2002 camry xle; ref es05-006490 was due 11/28/05 and es05-007354 was due 12/27/05 both assigned to nvs-200. *tgw the consumer had an accident as result of sudden acceleration. When the consumer put the gear into reverse, while on a residential driveway with his foot on the brake, the vehicle then accelerated at an extraordinary and…
Crash reported
ODI 10315433
Accelerator Pedal · Vehicle Speed Control
I was turining into the parking area at my complex i attempted to slow down and applied the brakes as i normall would to turn into my parking space. As i started to brake, the car started to accelerate. I made a conscious effort to lift my foot off both pedals to be sure i was not pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. The vehicle kept accelerating. I immediately started to apply the brake, which did not…
Crash reported
ODI 10116280
Accelerator Pedal
Consumer was driving about 65 mph and the accelerator pedal became stuck. Driver had to turn off the ignition in order to get the vehicle to stop. *ak updated 03/29/10.*jb
ODI 10102070
Accelerator Pedal
The consumer stated that while pulling into a parking space she suddenly found herself and child in the store. She pulled into a parking space, applied brakes, and then suddenly the vehicle accelerated and crashed into the store front. The consumer was sure that she did not put her foot on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. The consumer went on line and found that dot was investigating the same type of…
Crash reported
ODI 10097788
Accelerator Pedal · Frontal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While parking the vehicle, the brakes failed and the vehicle proceeded forward until it hit a building. The frontal air bags did not deploy. *nm the sheriff stated by the position of the wheels he knew the brakes failed. *tc before the accident, the consumer complained to toyota about the brake going to the floor when it was applied. *jb the consumer stated she was sure that the high acceleration that occurred with…
Crash reported
ODI 10101352
Accelerator Pedal
The accelerator on the vehicle became stuck. The pedal left the foot and the brake was not responding. The consumer then tried to the accelerator became stuck leaving foot when lightly pressed going to the floor as driver approached busy intersection neither brake nor gearshift would respond. *jb *sc
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10092244
Accelerator Pedal
While driving 20 mph vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer applied the brake pedal and vehicle continued to accelerate. Consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, and it hit a lady, who sustained major injuries, and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. Consumer was involved in five different…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10101710
Accelerator Pedal
Vehicle accelerated when in reverse, as a result, vehicle crashed into a tree and mailbox. *ak see voq 10073604. *dsy updated 7/5/12 *cn the consumer no longer owns the vehicle. Updated 08/23/12
Crash reported
ODI 10073601
Accelerator Pedal
Driver was sitting at a car wash when the vehicle suddenly surged forward straight through the car wash door opening. No one was injured. No property was damaged. The driver says the vehicle hit a snow bank.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10062956
Accelerator Pedal
While making a turn from a stop sign, the accelerator pedal descended to more than the driver had depressed, which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and subsequently hitting a palm tree head on. The passenger sustained injuries. Ann saalbach's daughter calerie saalbach issued this information. Please provide details.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10064802
Accelerator Pedal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicle suddenly accelerated and brakes didn't respond when pressed. (nar) *ph *cb updated 7/5/12 *cn updated 07/12/12. *jb
ODI 10064958
Accelerator Pedal
Witnesses saw my parents vehicle (a 2002 toyota camry) coming to a stop and then suddenly accelerate.*ak updated 03/05/10 *bf according to the police report, the driver pulled into a parking space on the fourth floor, when suddenly the vehicle accelerated, drove over the parking curb, struck the concrete barrier wall knocking it out. The consumer then drove over the side, falling 36 feet and landing on its roof.…
Crash reported · 2 deaths
ODI 10065859
Accelerator Pedal
S10 appropriate handling fwd email re toyota recent recall notices, owner of a 2002 camry experienced sudden acceleration and would like nhtsa press release to reflect that my not listed in the toyota recall notice may experience similar problems. *tgw
ODI 10315398
Accelerator Pedal
While applying the brake pedal vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection twice. However, the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak
ODI 10094972
Accelerator Pedal
While trying to apply brakes at a slow speed, the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle proceeded and caused the vehicle to slam into benches. The dealer representative tested the vehicle at high speeds, in which no problem was found. Ph scc
Crash reported
ODI 10006685
Accelerator Pedal
The vehicle was driven at a speed of 3 mph when it suddenly accelerated. The consumer also complained about the pedal. The dealer was contacted and found nothing wrong. Ts scc see voq 10003640. *dsy updated 7/2/12 *cn updated 07/12/12
Crash reported
ODI 10002266
Accelerator Pedal
Tl*the contact owned a 2002 toyota camry. While driving on the highway at 50 mph, the driver stated that she switched lanes and the accelerator pedal became stuck and accelerated on its own. The vehicle made a u-turn on its own and the driver crashed into 2 guard rails. The vehicle was destroyed. The driver was also injured and taken by ambulance to the hospital. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10314178
Accelerator Pedal
While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated. Driver lost control and hit a guard rail. The vehicle was totaled. *ak the driver suffered from post concussion syndrome and still experiences dizziness, problems with balance, tremors, headaches, neck and back pain and memory loss. The consumer is still under the care of several medical professionals and continues to undergo testing. *nm see voq 10062561. *dsy
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10063318
Accelerator Pedal · Pedals And Linkages
Consumer complained that the brake pedal was designed too big. On several occasions consumer attempted to move foot from the gas to the brake pedal when their shoe sole got caught under the brake pedal. This caused the consumer to apply the gas pedal inadvertently. *ak *mr
ODI 10053975