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.
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact stated that while attempting a turn, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact crashed into the curb and then a tree. The vehicle rolled over and the front driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained severe injuries to the left arm, which was partially separated. A police…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10513893
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 · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I drove up in front of mosses town hall building in lowndes county al as i tried to put on brakes to park the car it begin to accelerate and jump the parking bumps and hit the building knocking down the wall of bricks and that's when it stopped. I immediately got out of the car and looked and took a look. There were person in the other side of the building who ran out to see were i okay. This was the first and i…
Crash reported
ODI 10508192
Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I was backing out of a parking space. When i put car in drive and started turning wheel to the right, car wouldn't turn and braking did not stop car. It seemed as if accelerator was stuck. Car finally stopped when it hit parked car. Something similar happened about a year ago. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10496230
Vehicle Speed Control
In a parking lot, picking up a friend. Went to drive her home. As i depressed the gas pedal, it suddenly floored itself, engine roared, and the car being in drive, lurched forward towards a row of parked cars. I quickly put the car in reverse, but the car then lurched backwards..... Quickly shifted into neutral and killed the engine. Asked my friend to get out of the car. Started the engine, which continued to roar…
ODI 10447672
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated there was a failure with the electronic throttle sensor. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10500489
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 toyota camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle surged forward until crashing into a concrete divider. A police report was filed and the driver suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a towing company. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure and current miles were 75,000. The vin was unavailable.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10410924
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact was exiting a residential driveway at 10 mph when the vehicle abnormally accelerated and caused the contact to crash into a mailbox. The manufacturer inspected the vehicle and was unable to locate a failure. The contact previously experienced unintended acceleration in 2008 while attempting to park. The vehicle accelerated and the contact crashed into two…
Crash reported
ODI 10414671
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact was driving 20 mph when suddenly, the vehicle accelerated and the contact was unable to stop the vehicle. The contact crashed into another vehicle and sustained minor chest injures from the seat belt. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from the crash site as the vehicle exhibited an abnormal ticking and rattling. The vehicle was shut off and towed to the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10409383
Vehicle Speed Control
2002 toyota camry xle upon hitting the brake car will continue to jump while still moving forward. It is happening more and more. Almost caused a couple of accidents. *tr
ODI 10404394
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed as a faulty accelerator. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10372061
Vehicle Speed Control
Stuck accelerator pedal 2002 toyota camry. I have a 2002 toyota camry se 4 cylinder automatic that has had the accelerator stick under the floor mat several times in the last week. I have been able to pull the mat off the accelerator so far. *tr
ODI 10365940
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact stated that the driver started the vehicle and shifted into reverse, when it suddenly accelerated forward to 65 mph. The vehicle crashed into a garage and hit another vehicle, pushing the vehicle two feet. The driver turned off the vehicle and got out. The right front tire on the contact's vehicle melted because of the heat accumulated because of the acceleration.…
Crash reported
ODI 10360097
Vehicle Speed Control
We were riding on a cobble stone street going very slow in a tourist area of savannah, ga. Our 2002 toyota camry, suddenly accelerated out of control. With the brake fully engaged we skidded down the street in shock. It lasted about 4 to 5 seconds and thankfully there were no people or other cars in the way. I estimate we went about 50 yards. It stopped as suddenly as it started. We then called the police to report…
ODI 10351393
Vehicle Speed Control
Stopped in line at fast food drive-up. Placed vehicle in park. Placed vehicle in drive to move forward and the vehicle quickly accelerated. Stepped on brake pedal and the vehicle would not stop. Vehicle stopped after slamming into vehicle in front. Will be going by the toyota dealership in the morning to report what happened. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10349453
Vehicle Speed Control
S10 direct reply-letter to the secretary from (2002 toyota camry sudden acceleration) *tgw the consumer stated when the gear was placed in reverse, the vehicle went out of control. The vehicle would not stop when the brakes were applied and consequently, the consumer crashed into a building. *jb updated 01/20/11
Crash reported
ODI 10371324
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
One of two electronic accelerator position sensors malfunctioned on my 2002 toyota camry. I experienced a sluggish response to pedal action (i.e. I had to push the pedal farther than normal to gain any acceleration - check engine light was also illuminated). I immediately drove to my mechanic's shop for evaluation and repair. After running diagnostics, he determined that the sensor had malfunctioned and advised me…
ODI 10347331
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. While driving approximately 15 mph up hill the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The diagnostic test identified the accelerator position sensor caused the failure to occur. The manufacturer was contacted, but they would not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 58,000.
ODI 10344534
Vehicle Speed Control
In july 2010, i was driving my 2002 toyota camry at approximately 40 mph on a heavily traveled two lane highway, accelerating as i approached a grade, when suddenly there was no response from my accelerator pedal. The check engine light came on, and the car stalled. There was a group of bicyclists on the right shoulder. I activated my emergency flashers, and managed with difficulty to pull off the road. I could…
ODI 10384136
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2002 toyota camry. Consumer states problem with brakes *tgw the consumer stated when he applied the brakes to slow down, there was no brake response and the vehicle continued to accelerate. Consequently, the consumer rear ended another vehicle. The consumer and his wife suffered minor injuries. *jb
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10355329
Vehicle Speed Control
We were leaving a gas station and proceeded to go around the back of the gas station but decided there was insufficient amount of area to go through between the gas station and an iga store.. The wife put the camry in reverse and the engine accelerated and backed into a telephone pole ..it threw us forward and again backed into the pole.. My wife automatically put the car in drive and the car shot through between…
Crash reported
ODI 10336344
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a brick wall. The contact was injured. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was available. The contact called the manufacturer who advised that someone would get back to her. Updated 1/19/2010 updated 04/20/11
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10365702
Vehicle Speed Control
I have been experiencing much difficulty with acceleration when driving my 02 toyota camry xle..i step on the gas and the car hesitates to accelerate..then all of a sudden it goes hard..this is now on a daily basis whenever i drive. *tr
ODI 10341743
Vehicle Speed Control
2002 toyota camry le. Consumer states unintended acceleration. *tgw the consumer stated as she approached an intersection, she attempted to apply the brake, but the vehicle began to lurch forward and would not stop. In order to avoid going into a major intersection, the consumer steered toward a ditch. The second incident occurred when the consumer was approaching a light, once again the vehicle starting…
ODI 10318658
Vehicle Speed Control
SUDDEN ACCELERATION FOURTH OCCURRENCE. *TR
ODI 10319567