2002 Toyota Camry Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 243
- 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 243 stored complaint records:
- 134 indicate a crash
- 35 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
- 5 indicate a death
What owners report
- police report · 22 records
- report filed · 18 records
- suddenly accelerated · 18 records
- failure mileage · 17 records
- foot brake · 16 records
- brake pedal · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 64 |
| 30–60k mi | 59 |
| 60–100k mi | 33 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle would intermittently accelerate when applying brakes. Dealer was notified, and unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8015215
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
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving thorttle got stuck and consumer could not stop vehicle. Consumer had an accident. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 8013908
Vehicle Speed Control
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak 9/7/2005 - on three occasions the engine speed increased while the vehicle was stopped and in a stationary state. The operator applied the brakes to keep the vehicle stationary. The engine returned to a normal state after the brake was released. Each incident lasted only a few seconds. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and a representative of the manufacturer. No faults…
ODI 762566
Vehicle Speed Control
This is in reference to the recently announced toyota recall for increased unintended acceleration of the vehicle. I believe this is an issue dating back to 2002 toyota model cars. I would like to add that i believe toyota was aware of the potential problem. Let me explain: my mother purchased a new 2002 toyota camry in 2001, and within 3-6 months of driving the vehicle she experienced the unintended increased…
ODI 10320306
Vehicle Speed Control
I was backing out and turning 90 degrees from a parking space at my apartment when the engine in my 2002 camry began to surge. I could not stop my camry by applying the brakes, and it backed into a gmc somona pickup truck.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 763094
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. While parking the vehicle at approximately 2 mph. The vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and lunged forward. The driver was able to stop the vehicle. The identical failure occurred on a separate occasion. The driver floor mat was removed before the failure occurrence. The failure and current mileages were 150,000. The consumer stated is seemed the vehicle accelerated more, each…
ODI 10316084
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when she release the accelerator pedal to apply her foot to the brake pedal, the vehicle kept accelerating. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. There were three people injured in the crash. The contact stated that the vehicle was at her insurance company. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10321040
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden accelaration on freeway in toyota camry le. Just after i had bought the toyota i noticed this happening and did write an e-mail to the main web site of toyota just to know if they were aware of the problem. They referred me to their dealer to have it checked out. I never mentioned it during service appointment because after the first few months the problem did not seems to occur too often. It mainly happens…
ODI 10060829
Air Conditioner · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving at low speeds, the vehicle surged forward without warning. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic changed the computer in the vehicle. *ak the a/c did not cool properly, the vehicle lunged forward and backwards. The consumer was unable to stop the vehicle. Sudden acceleration also occured when braking. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem, even after 443…
ODI 10062931
Vehicle Speed Control
While backing up, vehicle suddenly surged and engine revved. Consumer applied brake and emergency/parking brake, but could not stop vehicle. The vehicle hit a tree, consumer suffered minor injuries.the vehicle was totaled.*ak 07/10/2012 cw updated 07/12/12
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 8001010
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at very slow speeds with brake applied, the vehicle will surge. The only way to stop vehicle is to put it in park and shut off the engine. Vehicle has been taken to the dealer 7 times in 2 weeks, and they cannot find a problem. *ak lead technician informed consumer when the wheels are turned at a slow speed (i.e. Parking manuevers) the engine can surge slightly, consumer has not had any problems since…
ODI 6900639
Vehicle Speed Control
Ltr fm (ca) re the 2002-2005 toyota camry, solora, and lexus automobiles, request nhtsa do a full investigation on these vehicle re sudden acceleration. *ts while drivng the vehicle accelerated suddenly and resulted in an accident. *nm
Crash reported
ODI 10171210
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer complained about a sudden acceleration problem. While parking into a space at a school vehicle surged and lunged forward while consumer's foot was still on the brakes. *ak
ODI 10074004
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer left vehicle after shifting into park,with motor running. Opened garage door, and then reentered vehicle, shifted out of park with foot on the brakes and vehicle suddenly surged forward into garage. Had not placed foot on accelerator pedal when it had happened. This sudden acceleration occurred once before. Had surging problem repaired in march, 2004. Submitted a previous complaint 10062956, and was…
Crash reported
ODI 10071703
Vehicle Speed Control
When starting the vehicle, the engine raced and sounded like the vehicle was going to accelerate. The vehicle had not been inspected to determine the cause of the problem. *ak the engine would accelerator up to 5000 rpm's and would not settle down. *sc
ODI 10062899
Vehicle Speed Control
While vehicle was parked in the driveway with the engine off vehicle rolled back into traffic. Dealer stated this was normal for a vehicle on a slight incline. *ak
ODI 10053485
Vehicle Speed Control
The speedometer was inoperative. The dealer stated there was nothing they could do. Scc *jb
ODI 10009866