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
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry le. While driving into a parking space and applying pressure to the brake pedal the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. The vehicle came to a complete stop immediately after an aggressive force was applied to the brake pedal. The identical failure occurred on a separate occasion without warning. The cause of the failure has not been determined. The contact had concerns of the…
ODI 10290998
Vehicle Speed Control
The driver shifted the vehicle into drive and the vehicle immediately accelerated up to about 20 mph. The vehicle hit a car and a tree before it stopped . *ak *cb *nlm updated 7/2/12 *cn
Crash reported
ODI 10024048
Vehicle Speed Control
While attempting to park with foot applied to brake pedal vehicle suddenly accelerated, crashing into a tree.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10024313
Vehicle Speed Control
Intermittently during braking, the vehicle commenced to accelerate. This condition occurred on three separate occasions. The vehicle has been to the dealer on three separate occasions and they were unable to duplicate the problem. *jb *sc
ODI 10096893
Vehicle Speed Control
The throttle stuck in the idle position upon acceleration . The dealer was notified. *nlm
ODI 10016103
Vehicle Speed Control
While parked, the vehicle accelerated backwards. As a result, the vehicle collided into a tree. The cause of incident has yet to be determined. *la the consumer attempted to move out of the parking space. As the consumers foot was on the brake and the vehicle was placed in reverse, the vehicle shot back and hit a tree. *sc *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10071940
Vehicle Speed Control
2002 toyota camry se: while car was being backed down a driveway at 2-3 mph with driver's foot on brake backing out of the driveway, the car accelerated suddenly and uncontrollably backward for about 66 feet and crashed into a tree. The car then somehow surged forward for about 132 feet. Car was totaled. Updated 7/2/12 *cn updated 07/17/12
Crash reported
ODI 10023329
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
When the brakes were depressed vehicle surged forward. This problem occurred 6 times since ownership of the vehicle. The vehicle has been to the dealer, who could not determine the cause of the problem. *ak *mr see voq 10063541. *dsy
ODI 10062883
Vehicle Speed Control
The throttle sticks never had it happen at highway speeds yet. Like when you pull up to a light to stop it sticks but if you hold on to the brake it goes down to nomal. Since i've owned this car it has happened 5 times. The last time as i was pulling into the drive. Hard to lay your hands on to what to do. *nlm
ODI 10008367
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer called complaining while driving the vehicle at low speed when suffer a sudden acceleration causing a damage to the vehicle. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
Crash reported
ODI 10003939
Vehicle Speed Control
The consumer experienced sudden acceleration with this vehicle and a newly purchased 2003 camry. *jb scc the consumer stated that he applied the brakes and the vehicle continued to travel forward. The consumer cut off the ignition and the vehicle finally came to a stop. *tc
ODI 10008754
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer stated while pulling into a parking space and without any indication, the vehicle accelerated, jumping over a parking block and knocking down a tree. The dealer and manufactured had been contacted. Please provide further information.*jb updated 7/2/12 *cn updated 07/12/12*jb
Crash reported
ODI 10003640
Vehicle Speed Control
2002 toyota camry. S10 appropriate handling- letter from regarding toyota problem *tgw the consumer stated she as well as her husband experienced sudden acceleration on three separate occasions which resulted in accidents. The first accident occurred when the consumer was slowing down to make a left turn, when suddenly she found herself in the middle of heavy traffic and subsequently was hit by another vehicle. She…
Crash reported
ODI 10362035
Vehicle Speed Control
On nov. 11, 2010 while driving my 2002 camry, suddenly the engine accelerate, not brakes function at that time then i took a slope were vehicle finally stop and turn the engine off. Call the auto-dealer for appointment to check failure. Meanwhile only vehicle problem was the revolutions (rpm), too low on nov. 24, 2010 took the vehicle to the auto-dealer were the mechanic stated, failure was caused by the throttle.…
ODI 10373980
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer states was driving on highway with cruise control engaged. Attempted to disengage by depressing brake pedal to no avail. Consumer had to swerve vehicle through traffic to avoid a collision. As a result the front passenger wheel came off slowing car down enough for consumer to downshift gears. Ts
ODI 8023219
Vehicle Speed Control
We purchased a new 2002 toyota camry 7-16-02 and the accelerator surged while backing out of the driveway 11-9-02 causing it to strike another parked vehicle and stopped 6 inches from striking a house. The total damage was almost $10,000. We told the toyota dealership and they said it had to be an operator error because they never heard of another acceleration problem. The dealer never offered to do a diagnostic…
Crash reported
ODI 10314801
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry purchased brand new. While traveling at speeds of 50 mph, she switch lanes to avoid a construction area. The vehicle then abnormally accelerated without warning or driver intent. She attempted to depress the brakes, however the brakes were not responsive to driver input. She also attempted to maintain control of the vehicle but the steering wheel was also non-responsive and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10314689
Vehicle Speed Control
On the date below, i was driving on a highway when my brand new camry went out of control and sped up, sending the car through a guard rail. My car ended up on the other side of the highway going in the opposite direction. I have a perfect driving record, and have never even had a ticket. I believe that my car had the acceleration problem that i've been reading about. I had contacted toyota when the accident first…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10062561
Vehicle Speed Control
While stopping at a traffic light the engine revved, followed by sudden acceleration. The consumer proceeded to slam on the brake pedal to stop the acceleration, but it failed to do so. Vehicle stopped accelerating by itself. Dealership was contacted, but provided no assistance because they weren't able to duplicate the failure. *ak *nm
ODI 10083732
Vehicle Speed Control
Unintended acceleration. While pulling into a parking space, my wife's vehicle accelerated to maximum speed. The car jumped over the parking curb and she swerved to miss a building. She clipped two cars in passing them, swerved again into an empy parkilng spot and the vehicle tipped over. Car was totaled. No one was hurt, but my wife sustained some bruises and glass shards in the eyes. Local toyota dealer looked at…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10007691
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. While the contact was attempting to exit a car wash at 5 mph. The vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning causing it to crash into a pole. No one was injured. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the failure could not be reproduced. There were no prior warnings. The current mileage was 84000. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10313393
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer was parking the vehicle with her foot on the brake when the vehicle accelerated. This resulted in an accident. The dealership cannot locate the cause of the problem.*jb
Crash reported
ODI 10002533
Vehicle Speed Control
I have heard about the problem the toyota camry has with speed surges. I have had a problem but identified the cause quite readily. The brake pedal is located too close to the the gas pedal and at about the same level. After catching myself several times stepping on the gas pedal when i intended to step on the brake i have learned to be very careful when switcing from one to the other. In the cases where the mistake…
ODI 10061984
Pedals And Linkages · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving, the vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic was not able to duplicate or resolve the problem. *ak the brake pedal would go lower than the gas pedal. The consumers right foot would hit the gas pedal before the brake pedal and the motor would race. *sc *jb
ODI 10079519
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Unreliable throttle response from stopped or slightly rolling.. Sometimes responds smartly, most of the time hesitates and/or responds then hesitates. Sometimes letting you linger for a second or two partially across two lanes(infrequent) but you never know when this thing is going to do it to you!. Events are continuous. Dealer says nothing wrong. Of course they also said my driver power seat does not move or slip.…
ODI 10037159