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.
Tires · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at low speeds or parking in a parking space the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The dealer inspected the vehicle six different times but could not duplicate or correct the problem. *ak see voq 10062883. *dsy on one occasion while parking the vehicle surged forward and hit a post (no damage reported). The consumer had to replace the tires at 21000 miles because they would not move while on ice or snow. *nm
ODI 10063541
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle by applying the brakes to slow the vehicle down. This happened more than once. The driver will contact the dealer in the near future. *ak the vehicle would continue in motion when the consumers foot was not on the accelerator. When slowing from speeds above 30 mph, the vehicle would not slow below 20-22…
ODI 10063456
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving at 12 mph vehicle surged forward. This caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and hit five parked vehicles in the parking lot head on before stopping. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. *ak see voq 10083277. *dsy
Crash reported
ODI 10065132
Vehicle Speed Control
When driving at an undetermined speed vehicle surged forward. Consumer took vehicle back to the dealership. *ak
ODI 10065411
Vehicle Speed Control
2002 toyota camry xle - engine surge unexpected acceleraton i have been operating this vehicle for two years without incident. However, in the last two months i have experienced the engine surge/racing problem. The first episode took place 2 months ago as i was in reverse and backing out of a driveway; i was able to stop by applying the brakes. The second incident took place as i was beginning to accelerate from a…
Crash reported
ODI 10062212
Vehicle Speed Control
2002 toyota camry surges forward unexpectedly. Brakes are being applied, but the vehicle accelerates. Abs kicks in. Happens intermittently. Has happened twice now over last 3-5 weeks, last time just in front of a school cross walk! Took the car to the dealer (12 mar 04) and was informed nothing could be done. Sent me home with car despite more than an hour with dealer and very serious concerns about car safety.*ak
ODI 10062072
Vehicle Speed Control
While parking vehicle lunged forward and hit two parked vehicles in the parking lot. Dealership was contacted.*ak see 10080050. *dsy
Crash reported
ODI 10066756
Vehicle Speed Control
While waiting at an intersection vehicle suddenly accelerated. Driver's foot was placed on the brake at this time of the incident. Driver turned off the vehicle ,and was able to restart, and drive it to the to dealer for inspection. Mechanic was not able to duplicate or resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10062901
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at 5 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated. *ak
ODI 10062892
Vehicle Speed Control
While backing out of the driveway, the vehicle surged uncontrollably, as a result the vehicle crashed into a fence. No report of injuries. *ak *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10064689
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving 5 mph and pulling inside of a parking lot vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle by applying the brakes. Consumer contacted a dealer by phone, and technician informed the driver that nothing could be done. *ak *la
ODI 10061716
Switch · Vehicle Speed Control
1992 toyota camry would not go into gear. *kb the consumer stated he had to push the shift lock override button to get the gears to work. While driving on a [redacted], with the cruise control activated, the consumer came upon a red light with cars stopped. He touched the brakes to deactivate the cruise, but instead the engine revved up. The harder he pushed the brakes the faster the engine ran. He finally pushed…
ODI 10316510
Vehicle Speed Control
I'm very concern about my 2002 toyota camry solara vin#[xxx] since i noticed on several occasions 02/18/04 being the most recent one of something that causes sudden acceleration even when it reads something different on the speedometer. Thank you. Respectfully, [xxx]. *jb updated 07/26/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
ODI 10062338
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owned a 2002 toyota camry. On february 5, 2004 on, the driver attempted to make a left turn when the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably and crashed into a tree. The passenger and driver were both injured. The speed when the failure occurred was 30 mph. The police responded and a police report was filed. An ambulance report is also available if needed. The air bags deployed after the crash occurred.…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10322987
Vehicle Speed Control
While waiting at a stop sign consumer pressed the brakes and vehicle surged forward. Consumer continued to press the brakes and applied the emergency brake, and vehicle continued to surge forward, eventually colliding with a snow bank. There were no injuries, and no police report. Dealer claimed there was nothing wrong with the vehicle, and that it was consumer's fault.*ak *la
Crash reported
ODI 10063486
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
(in reference to your open investigation pe04021) i have a 2002 toyota camry, recently i took the car to the dealership (15,000 miles), my complaint was that the car has sudden and short surges of exceleration while at a full stop. I have been able to avoid accident or injury to others by keeping my foot completely and firmly depressed on the brake petal. This situation has happened in both drive and reverse. The…
ODI 10060806
Vehicle Speed Control
When idling, the vehicle surged forward without warning. No impact reported. *ak the problem often occurred. *sc *jb
ODI 10063586
Vehicle Speed Control
When starting the vehicle and putting it in reverse, the vehicle surged backwards. Consumer was preparing to back out of the driveway and placed the gear shift in reverse and the vehicle surged out of the driveway, landed across the street and collided with the neighbor's air conditioning unit. Consumer sustained head, neck, arm, and knee bruises.*ak *jb updated 07/01/10.*jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10062916
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
I saw an article today on www.cnnfn.com about toyota camry safety investigation regarding sudden acceleration. My 2002 toyota camry le has that problem. It happened to me 3 or 4 times already during low speed driving. I did not write down the dates when it happened, so i placed 12/01/03 below. Updated 10/22/10 *bf i am also going to report this problem to my service as soon as i can. The consumer would like the…
ODI 10060809
Vehicle Speed Control
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle accelerated. The consumer put the vehicle in neutral to slow it down , but to no avail. This problem has happened three times with this particular vehicle. The dealer has examined the vehicle and could not find the cause of the problem. *ak *sc *jb
ODI 10071432
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
The consumer was involved in an accident after his vehicle suddenly accelerated and did not stop when the brakes were applied. *mr all computer pulses were tested and nothing was found wrong. When the shifter was placed in the drive position, the vehicle took off. The brakes were applied but did not stop the vehicle. The consumer steered to avoid the parked vehicles and crashed into a church. *sc *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10122662
Vehicle Speed Control
While applying the brakes the vehicle surged forward intermittently. *ak *nm updated 7/5/12 *cn the consumer stated on several occasions, the vehicle lunged forward. Updated 08/13/12
ODI 10063035
Vehicle Speed Control
Makia cafua, driving her 2002 toyota camry. Was entering i-93 at exit 39 at 5:30 in the morning when her car suddenly shot across three lanes of travel and was hit, broad side, by another vehicle traveling in the high speed (3rd) lane. Traffic at the time of the accident was light. It is believed that the camry experienced an un-commanded acceleration causing the driver to lose control resulting in the accident and…
Crash reported · 1 injury · 1 death
ODI 10072605
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle was being parked parallel to the curb. With the drivers foot on the brake, he shifted from park to drive and the vehicle accelerated forward, throughout the intersection, over a curb increasing in speed. The air bag did not deploy. The driver attempted to brake, but the vehicle did not respond. The vehicle was totaled. *ak *scc *jb
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10038103
Antilock · Vehicle Speed Control
Three times consumer went to toyota to tell them that something was wrong with my brakes. The first time, (may 3,03) was braking slowly and 2002 camry jumped ahead, the brakes did not work. The second time(may 28,03) i consumerwent in, told them brake pedal went slowly down to the floor when stopping for a light. 1993 camry never did that. Also no ohter car i had did that. They tested, said nothing was wrong. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10028357