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
Our car is a 2002 toyota camry le with the 4-cylinder engine, automatic transmission, and cruise control but it does not have abs. I purchased the car from the original owner in october 2003 and, at the time of the accident, had about 35,000 miles on it. Based on the original owner''s records and my own, no electrical work had ever been done on the car and the battery was the original. The accident occurred on july…
Crash reported
ODI 10128540
Vehicle Speed Control
While stopped in traffic the vehicle made a loud roaring nose and surged forward. The vehicle collided with the vehicle in front, that vehicle in turn struck another vehicle. There were no injuries involved in the incident. Police arrived, but no report was made due to no injuries. *ak *nm
ODI 10081983
Vehicle Speed Control
Unintentional acceleration of 2002 toyota camry le model with stability control. (this car was manufactured in the us and purchased in folsom, ca in march 2002. Within the first two years the car experienced two cases of unintentional acceleration. Fortunately, speeds were low as the car was in the process of stopping. Both times the engine suddenly raced and the vehicle would not stop. The dealer said it was not…
ODI 10296598
Vehicle Speed Control
On saturday, july 7, 2004, i drove the 2002 toyota camry in bowie, maryland heading south on route 197, laurel-bowie road. While going up a hill, at approximately 65 mph, i pressed on the accelerator pedal. Immediately, i lost control of the car, as it swerved first to the left. However, a car was to my left, and to avoid hitting it, i steered the car right, towards the curb. Fortunately i did not hit the car. As i…
ODI 10093071
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
While approaching a red light and attempting to slow down vehicle surged while applying the brakes. The brakes had to be depressed with great force. *ak see voq 10074340. *dsy
ODI 10080160
Vehicle Speed Control
While parking vehicle lunged forward. Then, vehicle hit two vehicles in parking lot. The dealership was informed. *ak see 10066756. *dsy *tc updated 7/5/12 *cn
Crash reported
ODI 10080050
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving into the garage vehicle surged forward. This caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle, and it hit the back wall of the garage head on. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Consumer will have the vehicle inspected. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10079629
Vehicle Speed Control
1). Soon after purchase of car, probably in may or june of 2002, i began to park in space at target on sawmill road in columbus, ohio, with foot on brake pedal. Car suddenly surged foward and struck the rear bumper of pickup truck. No personal injuries or damage to car or truck. 2.) on 5-9-04 surge occurred while driving slowly, looking at condominiums, with foot on brake pedal. No crash, no injuries, no damages to…
ODI 10075107
Vehicle Speed Control
1.) soon after purchase of car, probably in may or june of 2002, i began to park in space at target on sawmill road in columbus ohio, with foot on brake pedal. Car suddenly surged forward and struck rear bumper of pickup truck. No personal injuries or damage to car or truck. 2.) on 5-9-04 surge occurred while driving slowly, looking at condominiums, with foot on brake pedal. No crash, no injuries, no damages to car.…
Crash reported
ODI 10074942
Vehicle Speed Control
While entering my garage toyota camry 2002 surged and crashed through neighbor's garage hitting her car. Incident was tossed aside as an isolated incident by toyota when i contacted the main company. I also filed a complaint through nhtsa. Nothing was done to correct problem . Car was sold in 2007 after surging continued. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10310970
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the vehicle suddenly accelerated while the consumer was approaching a stop sign and lunged forward into an intersection. *ak *nm
ODI 10075911
Vehicle Speed Control
Toyota camry 2002 was parked. When i put the gear into drive, w/ foot only on brake, it surged forward , crashing the car through the common garage wall which separates two patio homes. I was thrown forward as the car went through the wall, hitting the car in the other garage which was pushed backwards into the other garage door. Both cars had to repaired, a new garage wall and garage door will need to be replaced.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10074852
Vehicle Speed Control
When vehicle is engaged in reverse it accelerates. *ak
ODI 10073900
Vehicle Speed Control
While idling in traffic, and the brake pedal applied, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. This caused the driver to slam the gear shift in park in order to stop the vehicle. The mechanic informed the driver that the problem could not be duplicated. Please fill in additional information. *jb updated 7/5/12 *cn the consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 08/13/12
ODI 10073842
Frontal · Vehicle Speed Control
The consumer had an accident, when the vehicle accelerated on its own, struck 5 vehicles head on and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they told him that there were no defects with the air bags or vehicle accelerator. Toyota has accepted a claim in will reimburse the consumer for all damages; however, the consumer shows concern that there is no recall. *la see voq 10065132. *dsy
Crash reported
ODI 10083277
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
I am attorney for a victim in a coma and in intensive care. Her vehicle was struck by a toyota camry 2002 driven by a 68 year old lady. Camry vehicle was parked, and then crashed into a storefront after going forward. Backed into traffic 40 feet away, struck vehicles, and went forward again killing pedestrian as well. Case under investigation. Recent accident. Previous reports of sudden acceleration. All camrys…
Crash reported · 2 injuries · 1 death
ODI 10073168
Vehicle Speed Control
While at a stop, the vehicle jerked forward. *ak the consumer was a t a red light, when the light turned green, upon acceleration the engine made a roaring sound and lurched forward. *sc *jb
ODI 10075702
Vehicle Speed Control
I began to back out of my parking spot when the car suddenly accelerated. I was unable to regain control of the vehicle until it had struck another car, causing damage to my rear fender. Fortunately, there was no damage to the other car. This has happened one other time about 6 months ago when i was backing out of my garage. No damage was sustained at that time. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10067780
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle accelerated upon parking near a stop with foot off accelerator and on brake pedal. Please provide any additional information. *nm vehicle hit an unoccupied vehicle. *la
Crash reported
ODI 10075632
Column · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle suddenly accelerates while driving. The steering wheel also felt loose while driving. The dealer inspected the vehicle several times but found no problems. *mr at a stop light, the brake pedal goes down towards the floor. The vehicle remains stationary and the brakes always stop the car. Dsy the consumer's vehicle is still experiencing sudden acceleration. *nm
ODI 10066664
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The brakes were applied, but failed to stop the vehicle. The consumer turned the steering wheel to the right to avoid rear ending another vehicle, however the consumer's vehicle jumped a curb onto a grass surface. The vehicle retained the same speed, but didn't slow down, and drove 700 feet before hitting a sign and two trees. When the vehicle impacted the…
Crash reported
ODI 10079469
Vehicle Speed Control
2002 toyota camry. Appropriate handling- letter from regarding toyota's recall including the 2002 toyota camry *tgw the consumer stated in april 2004, the vehicle surged when he applied the brake going downhill into a parking garage. He was able to stop by putting the gear in park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the problem. In december 2008, as he was coming to stop in a…
Crash reported
ODI 10363331
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. On april 1, 2004 the contact was involved in an accident. While pulling out of a parking space, the vehicle surged forward, then backwards landing on top of another vehicle. The contact was injured. A police report was filed. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The manufacturer stated the contact stepped on the incorrect pedal. The contact stated…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10317138
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor and vehicle suddenly accelerated. This caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and hit another vehicle. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak *nm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10065288
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle accelerated when in reverse, as a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree and mailbox. *ak see voq 10073601. *dsy *nm updated 7/5/12 *cn the consumer no longer owns the vehicle. Updated 08/23/12
Crash reported
ODI 10073604