2002 Toyota Camry Power Train Problems
- 14
- 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 14 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Transmission failure. I am surprised that a car with just 117k miles could have a transmission failure. I was parked at a stop light and when it turned green my car just stopped moving. I showed my car to multiple auto shops and they say they are have seen this issue with 2002 camry xle and not sure why since camrys are generally considered reliable and have a longer life of 200k plus. Maybe a manufacturing defect?…
ODI 10670853
Power Train
Car was having problems with acceleration(sluggish) and would die when car came to a stop. Mostly happened when exiting highways, then happened during normal driving. The car would idle very roughly and die if gas pedal wasn't depressed. If car sat for a while, then it would start up and run just fine. Had it into the shop several times, but unless the problem was currently happening, it couldn't be diagnosed. The…
ODI 10630769
Electrical System · Power Train
Ignition key was removed with transmission in drive and ignition switch not in off position. This has now happened at least twice. *tr
ODI 10627309
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Harsh/hard/delayed shifting between 2nd and 3rd or 2nd and 4th (overdrive) on 1mz-fe v6 engine due to faulty engine control module failing to regulate transmission solenoids properly. This issue occurred on the ecm on rav4 (same year, 2002) and resulted in settlement in which toyota agreed to repair all. *tr
ODI 10520968
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle was stopped and putting in drive, car accelerated and crashed through garage door and brick frame on 4/19/13 at approximately 11:50am for unknown reason. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10510093
Body · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
On december 14, 2012, at about 7:20 am, my spouse, [xxx] got into the driver's seat of the above described 2002 toyota camry, which was parked on our driveway. After fastening her seat belt and then checking behind to make sure our street was free of pedestrians and bike riders, my spouse placed her right foot firmly on the brake and shifted the automatic transmission lever from "park" to "reverse" the toyota camry…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10535740
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact stated that while parked, the gear shifter released from parked position and caused the vehicle to roll backwards into to the garage door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic. The vin was not available. In addition, the contact mentioned that the vehicle doors lock activated independently, althought the trunk was open. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10486192
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Car was parked on flat road, then started. Brake pedal was pressed and car was put into drive. When brake pedal was released, car was propelled in reverse. After double and triple checking that car was actually in forward gear (via indicator on dash). The car continued to go backwards. After shifting the car into park, (shutting engine off) and retrying identical sequence of events, car behaved normally, moving in…
ODI 10472671
Power Train
2002 toyota camry. Consumer states problem with bucking and hesitation *tgw the dealer did note the transmission fluid had a slight metallic odor. *jb
ODI 10340034
Power Train
In august 2009 my 2002 toyota accelerated into reverse while backing out of my parking space causing a bad accident. I brought it to my toyota dealer. They told me nothing was wrong. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10292972
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
On thursday, april 27, 2006, my 2002 toyota camry had unintended acceleration at the sherton palo alto. When entering he parking lot, the car accelerated with engine racing and crashed through the parking lot barrier. The hotel graciously repaired the barrier at their expense. This incident has not been reported previously. This in the only incident to date. A second safety issue is the transmission "lurch" my car…
Crash reported
ODI 10314564
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
At 1,500 miles the check engine light went on. I brought the car to the dealer on november 8, 2002 and was told that nothing was wrong with the car and they reset the computer. The car was fine until i arrived at home and the check engine light was on again. I brought the car to the dealer on november 11th and they said they didn't know what was wrong with the car. They were going to remove the transmission but…
ODI 10069414
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2002 toyota camry xle, since i got the car new it started to lunge several times while sitting at stop lights/signs. I went to two different toyota dealers and was told that the car is running as manufactured. I said this can cause an accident. They said nothing was wrong. Also, since i bought the car new it wants to stall when coming to a stop. Again, no dealer will help. Something is wrong but the dealers…
ODI 10060785
Accelerator Pedal · Power Train
2002 toyota camry delayed acceleration*cw the consumer stated the problem was delayed acceleration when the pedal was depressed. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was told at the time, the problem was due to the vehicle's computer program and there was nothing they could do. *jb updated 03/08/10
ODI 10315436