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
The metropolitan police department investigated an automobile accident that involved a 2002 toyota camry w/ a v6 and cruise control. The operator claims the vehicle accelerated without pedal application causing the crash. He struck several trees and rolled over. If you have any questions or need more information, please call me at [xxx] . Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5…
Crash reported
ODI 10319181
Vehicle Speed Control
This is my second event and complaint concerning a sudden acceleration incident with my 2002 toyota camry. Please reference my first complaint odi #10312684. Today (3/8/2010) while pulling up to my mailbox my camry lurched forward at a high rate of speed. My foot was not on the accelerator pedal when this happened. It was on the brake pedal because i was stopping at my mailbox when this occurred. I immediately…
ODI 10317717
Vehicle Speed Control
ENGINE RACING IN 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY. *TR
ODI 10317787
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I was rear-ended on the highway while driving my 2002 toyota camry. When i tried to slow down and move into the breakdown lane, the car accelerated. I ended up going down an embankment hitting several trees. The car was eventually spun around and crashed rear end into a tree. The car was totaled. My passenger and i experienced concussion syndrome along with muscle spasms in the neck, back, and ankle. We were taken…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10319202
Vehicle Speed Control
While i was pulling my 2002 toyota camry into my driveway with foot on brake pedal (and brake lights on- my neighbor witnessed), the car surged forward despite me trying to jam brake even harder. This resulted in me crashing into my house and partly damaging the wall and garage. The impact was high enough to shift the stucco off the foundation. Surprisingly, the airbag did not go off. The impact dented the front…
Crash reported
ODI 10316939
Vehicle Speed Control
Today, i was exiting a parking garage. After the arm went up, i moved my foot from the brake and moved it to the accelerator pedal, gently, realizing that there were people and other cars in the same exit area. The car "peeled out" leaving rubber marks accelerating at a high speed even though i had taken my foot off the accelerator. I hit the brakes hard and the car skidded to a stop about three car lengths from the…
ODI 10313943
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. While driving 38 mph the vehicle surged and accelerated going into traffic as she depressed the brakes pedal, the vehicle would not slow down. She shut the engine off immediately after she made a right turn. The vehicle was driven slowly back to her home. She called the dealer informing them of what happened and requested that they have the vehicle towed to a repair facility.…
ODI 10313856
Vehicle Speed Control
Car starts and shifts into gear ok, but no response from gas pedal,car would not rev up or respond at all. *tr
ODI 10312657
Vehicle Speed Control
While entering a parking stall our perfectly maintained 2002 toyota camry seemed to go full-throttle and tossed us over a curb, a sidewalk, under a steel handrail, and down a 15 ft rockery, just missing trees and a building..totaling our car. We walked away sore and shaken, but uninjured. The investigating officer's report states "rear tires leaving visible drag marks on the sidewalk" indicating the brakes were…
Crash reported
ODI 10317327
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. While the contact was driving 30mph ,the vehicle suddenly began to accelerate without warning causing the vehicle to crash into an embankment and flipped over on top of its hood. No one was injured during the crash. A police report was filed for the incident. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure…
Crash reported
ODI 10317169
Vehicle Speed Control
2002 camry driver experienced sudden unintended acceleration through stop sign(s) into yard and concrete barrier, resulting in property damage and death. Updated 05/10/10 *bf *tr updated ivoq 08/26/10 updated 9/29/11*cw
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 10316738
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden acceleration--when pulling into a parking spot with the car nearly stopped, it suddenly made a loud racing noise and accelerated over two cement parking space curbs. The car landed in the adjacent parking lane and the driver was able to stop it in about 3 car lengths. Driver had foot on brake and was nearly stopped when sudden acceleration occurred. The car had accessory winter floor mats. However, the mat…
ODI 10303355
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. While making a u-turn at 2 mph on the grass, the vehicle suddenly accelerated until the brakes were applied. The vehicle had not been repaired and the problem had not resurfaced when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. The current mileage was 36,000. Updated 08/03/10. *lj updated 09/21/10*jb
ODI 10324441
Vehicle Speed Control
We have 02 toyota camry le, 4 cyl. On 12/23/09 we experienced a power loss. Fortunately it occurred in our driveway; the engine would idle normally, but there was no power from depressing the accelerator pedal. The car was towed to a local garage. The corrective action was the replacement of the gas pedal assembly. This is all electronic, our part cost was $447.75 plus labor and taxes. I think this component should…
ODI 10301863
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact stated that as soon as he shifted the vehicle into drive, it accelerated on its own. The vehicle drove over the curb and into a snow embankment before crashing into a stone wall. The contact did not call the police or need to go to a hospital. The contacts insurance company towed the vehicle so that it could be repaired. The contact called the manufacturer…
Crash reported
ODI 10299646
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. While attempting to drive 5 mph into a parking space, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without driver intent. As a result, the vehicle was involved in a crash and was severely damaged. There was no mention of any injuries or if a police report was filed. The dealer was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer would provide no assistance. The failure…
Crash reported
ODI 10320515
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. While driving approximately 10 mph in reverse, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a pole. She shifted gears into drive and the vehicle continued to accelerate and crashed into a wall. There were no injuries. There was extensive damage to the front and back end of the vehicle. The vehicle will be towed to a toyota dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The police and…
Crash reported
ODI 10296528
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. While driving approximately 5 mph into a parking lot in reverse, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into another vehicle at a high rate of speed. The vehicle continued to accelerate in a complete circle, across two parking lots and crashed into a boulder before coming to a stop. The contact was unable to stop or control the vehicle when it accelerated. There were no…
Crash reported
ODI 10305219
Vehicle Speed Control
After picking up her mail at her condo mailbox area, my mother (93 years old but in good health) started up her car, heard a loud roaring noise, thought it was an airplane flying low overhead (it was her car engine), and put the car in reverse to exit her parking space. With the throttle jammed for some reason, the car took off very fast in reverse in an uncontrolled manner, circled around several times over curbs,…
Crash reported
ODI 10310598
Vehicle Speed Control
1. Events leading to failure: on 11/21/09. At about 10:45 pm, the accelerator on my 2002 toyota camry xle jammed open. 2. Consequences: i tried to stop the car by stepping very hard on the brake pedal, but the car kept accelerating. As a result, the car hit a tree head-on. My wife and i both suffered bodily injuries. 3. What was done to correct the failure: i wrote three letters to toyota, and i received replies to…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10354916
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact stated that while at the stop light her foot was on the brake and without warning the vehicle lunged forward and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The crash caused damage to both vehicles. The contact called the manufacturer and a mechanic from toyota national headquarters retrieved data from the vehicle. The contact stated that the service manager at a…
Crash reported
ODI 10298608
Body · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
On november 13, 2009, i applied my brakes to turn in and park my car (my foot still pressing the brake). When my car unexpectedly accelerates about 15 feet and smacks into a building. A $10,000 claim was made against my insurance company. I informed the local toyota dealership where i purchased the car since the responding officer urged me to get my vehicle checked out. Almost instantly after i began explaining the…
Crash reported
ODI 10509958
Vehicle Speed Control
2002 toyota camry. Once or twice in the last 90 days, the accelerator pedal appeared to "stick" and cause the vehicle to accelerate while driving in-town. Only by applying the brake pedal hard was driver able to bring vehicle to a slow-down condition. Driver reports it has not happened again. However, in light of the recall affecting newer camry models and the fact that owner does not know if this situation will…
ODI 10305093
Vehicle Speed Control
2002 toyota camry. Consumer states sudden unintended acceleration. *tgw the consumer stated as his wife entered the driveway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the consumers other vehicle. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10334828
Vehicle Speed Control
UNANTICIPATED ACCELERATION. *TR
ODI 10312373