2002 Toyota Camry Frontal Problems
- 27
- 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 27 stored complaint records:
- 22 indicate a crash
- 11 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 2 indicate a death
What owners report
- upon impact · 7 records
- airbags deploy · 5 records
- involved frontal · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Frontal · Fuel System, Gasoline
We have a 2002 toyota camry with a 2.4 liter engine with a 38, 900 miles in the odometer. And on march 4, 2010 my wife came home from a the grocery store asked me to check the car because of the check engine light iis on. I drove the car for a test drive around our neighborhood for five minutes with the speed of 10 miles to 15 miles an hour. Before i came to the stop sign, the engine start racing, rpm is up the red…
ODI 10317262
Frontal
There was a vibration sound on the passenger side air bag. The local toyota dealer checked out the vehicle and indicated air bag malfunction problem, and that it may deploy or may not deploy in case of accident. Driving the vehicle is not recommended due to safety issue. *tr updated 10/10/07 *tr
ODI 10202569
Frontal · Side/Window
Dt: the contact stated while stopping at a stop sign the contact's vehicle was involved in a crash. Upon impact, the front and side air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was hit broadside on the passenger's door. The vehicle was driven away from the scene. The vehicle is now at a body shop awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was notified, and the contact was expecting a return phone call. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10144573
Frontal · Vehicle Speed Control
Brakes were unable to bring car to a stop, instead the car accelerated. Car finally came to a stop after crashing into the house. Car was damaged and the body and fenders of the car were repaired but nothing was repaired which led to this occurrence in regards to the mechanics of the car. In addition airbags did not deploy on impact.*jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10139632
Frontal
Consumer was in an front end collision accident yet the air bags did not deploy. The consumer was going the speed of 35 mph . *ak *tt *sb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10120453
Buckle Assembly · Frontal
While driving 50 mphconsumer's vehicle was involved in a collision. Consumer's vehicle hit the back of a parked vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak. Driver's side seat belt did not engage backwards, buckled hood; tore off right front side of bumper. *ak
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10099766
Accelerator Pedal · Frontal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While parking the vehicle, the brakes failed and the vehicle proceeded forward until it hit a building. The frontal air bags did not deploy. *nm the sheriff stated by the position of the wheels he knew the brakes failed. *tc before the accident, the consumer complained to toyota about the brake going to the floor when it was applied. *jb the consumer stated she was sure that the high acceleration that occurred with…
Crash reported
ODI 10101352
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
Equipment · Frontal
My wife was driving a 2002 camry le, went off the road and struck a tree on the passengers side front door. She had massive head injuries and did not survive the crash. None of the frontal airbags opened on such a severe impact. As it might seem initially that these were frontal airbags, but i have seen a 2000 corolla where the impact was on the drivers side rear door and both the frontal airbags had deployed. I…
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 10079122
Frontal · Retractor
While driving 20 mph consumer's vehicle was rear ended and pushed into another vehicle. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, and seat belts failed to restrain the occupant. As a result, the driver sustained upper chest injuries. *ak during the time of incident, consumer was trying to stop when vehicle was rear ended. This led to consumer's vehicle hitting another vehicle parked on the shoulder. *la
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10057636
Automatic Transmission · Body · Door · Frontal · Fuel System, Other · Rotor · Seats
1. Loud creaking and rattles: after many attempts at repairs, the problem finally turned out to be a manufacturing defect. They left plastic assembly guides in place, which they had to remove by removing the window again (this was a super secret service bulletin that was divulged only when the customer engineer for new england showed up). But he dealership managed to chip the paint in the process, requiring the roof…
ODI 10054347
Frontal
While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle was involved in a head on collision and the front air bag did not deploy. *ak *scc *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10042108
Frontal
The air bags deployed when the vehicle was parked. *jb
ODI 10017351
Frontal
Involved in frontal crash at 35 mph and airbags did not deploy. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10016225
Frontal
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags did not deploy. *jb *ts
Crash reported
ODI 10017621
Frontal
While driving to work consumer hit a patch of ice and hit a car in front of her. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. *ak *cb *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10020248
Front · Frontal
While driving 25 mph, the consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end collision. Upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed, and the front seat belts failed to retract. The driver sustained bruises to chest when coming in contact with the steering wheel. The passenger sustained a cut on forehead and bruises on knees when coming in contact with the dashboard. *ak *sc *jb
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10081533
Frontal
Car was hit in between the driver's front wheel and the vehicle's front fender vehicle was traveling between 40-50 mph. The driver's air bag did not deploy. *ak
ODI 10004457
Frontal
While driving at 30 mph vehicle was involved in a front end collision, airbags did not deploy. Dealer contacted. Please provide addtional information.
Crash reported
ODI 10001643
Engine · Exhaust System · Frontal · Fuel Injection System · Ignition · Rearview Mirrors/Devices · Structure
While traveling on indian head highway, consumer swerved to avoid a deer, instead swerved to the right/lost control and hit a guard rail. Upon impact, front air bags failed to deploy, driver suffered injuries, and vehicle was demolished. In addition, there was a sulfur-like or rotton egg odor coming from exhaust system. Also, brought vehicle to dealer for following problems: poor alignment/engine check light/fuel…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10017756
Frontal
While driving on highway a deer come out on road, vehicle hit was involved in collision with animal, front end of vehicle is demolished, airbags did not deploy. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts
Crash reported
ODI 10001994
Frontal
On 11-14-02 my wife was setting at a red light and was hit from behind by a suv traveling approximately 50 mph, causing $15000.00 in damage. The air bag(s) did not deploy. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10097966
Frontal
The driver and passenger side air bags deployed.scc *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10008700
Frontal · Side/Window
My brother was involved in a fatal crash in a new 2002 toyota camry xle, the accident occrured in north carolina and is being investigated by the highway patrol. The car left the highway and rolled over eventually impacting a tree. The car was equipped with front, side, and side curtain airbags. No airbag deployed in this accident. I believe the lack of airbag deployment was contributory to my brother's death.*ak
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 756705
Frontal
Vehicle was involved in a frontal rear end collision at 50 mph, driver received severe injuries from air bag deployment. Dealer was notified. *ak *yh
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 8003120