2003 Toyota Camry Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 229
- 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 229 stored complaint records:
- 152 indicate a crash
- 34 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 4 indicate a death
What owners report
- suddenly accelerated · 26 records
- police report · 20 records
- brake pedal · 18 records
- parking space · 18 records
- failure mileage · 17 records
- report filed · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 79 |
| 30–60k mi | 47 |
| 100–150k mi | 21 |
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
I slowly pulled into a parking space, stepped on the brake, and the car failed to stop and surged forward. The car hit the store wall, five feet from the parking stall. I reported this to my insurance company. The brakes were checked and i was told they were okay. When i took my car for it's first maintance at the toyota dealer, i told the service person to check the brakes and why. The service technician informed…
Crash reported
ODI 10078354
Vehicle Speed Control
While pulling into a parking space the vehicle suddenly accelerated and hit the cement block in the parking space. *ak *nm
Crash reported
ODI 10083953
Vehicle Speed Control
While parking, the engine started racing and crashed into a wall in a parking lot. Cause of problem has not been determined. *ph while parking the vehicles engine suddenly began to race. The vehicle accelerated forward about 3 feet and crashed into the wall of the parking structure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the vehicle has not been inspected to find the cause of the accident. *ts *nlm
Crash reported
ODI 10039916
Vehicle Speed Control
2003 toyota camry xle while stopped with foot on the brake in a line of cars waiting for the traffic light to turn green, car suddenly accelerated and crashed into the rear of the car in front causing significant front-end damage to our car. Again, the driver's foot was on the brake. The floor mat (1) was all the way back against base of the seats and not in the area of the accelerator pedal and (2) the mat is by…
Crash reported
ODI 10295531
Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling the vehicle surged forward, suddenly accelerated and crashed into a fence. *ak consumer was maneuvering the vehicle in a parking spot and lifted her foot from the brake to allow the vehicle to drift forward a short distance. The vehicle accelerated and ran over a parking stop, a sidewalk curb and then ran into a wooden fence where it stopped. On prior occasions, the vehicle had similarly surged…
Crash reported
ODI 10026392
Vehicle Speed Control
While pulling into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and hit a wall. The cause of the sudden acceleration was undetermined. *jb *sc *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10065475
Master Cylinder · Vehicle Speed Control
A 2003 toyota camry, v-6, with all safety equipment experienced intermittent cruise control disengagement, actual turn-off, at highway speeds. Sometimes the brake pedal needed to be lifted with the left foot to restart/re-engage the cruise control. Later, while parallel parking, on applying the brake, the car surged ahead hitting the suv parked ahead. Toyota dealer, and field technician drove vehicle and the only…
Crash reported
ODI 10045644
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden acceleration caused car to jump concrete curb and hit a tree. Driver was entering a 90 degree parking stall. Vehicle speed before sudden acceleration was less than two miles per hour (nearly stopped).*ak updated 7/5/12 *cn
Crash reported
ODI 10064108
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
Within 3 weeks from purchase date the car accelerated when i attempted to brake. This happened twice. I took the car to the dealer who was unable to find anything wrong. They had the car for a month in that time corporation reps also tried to find the fault. They were unable to. I was told car was fine. I was terrified to drive it and would not take it . The dealer would asume no responsibility and said if i wanted…
ODI 10080662
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
2003 v6 camry has engine surges/shuddering through all speeds. Is really noticeable at38-40 mph. Diagnostics showed engine computer needed to be reprogramed - problem was more noticeable when driving in citty where speeds were more increased and decreased. Continued to take back to dealership. *ak
ODI 10020916
Vehicle Speed Control
In 2003, i purchased anew 2003 toyota camry se and within the first month or so had a "sudden acceleration" and a minor accident-- no injuries. I reported details to nhtsa at that time, and to toyota who denied any liability. A long story. Eventually, the dealer replaced the master brake cylinder @ my request, which is the location of the cruise control cut-off, i believe. I have had no recurrence since then.…
Crash reported
ODI 10343946
Vehicle Speed Control
I have an 2003 camry xle which i purchased new in march 2003, i also have a problem with sudden acceleration. It usually occurs only a couple of times a year. I did not report it to the dealer because it was not a continuous problem and not a problem which could be reproduced on command. Until all the publicity the last few months i assumed it was only a problem with my car which happens infrequently. *tr
ODI 10312544
Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle raced backwards when the gear was shifted into reverse. *mr *tt *jb see odi 10019875 *dsy
Crash reported
ODI 10025068
Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when the gear was shifted from park to drive, and collided with seven other vehicle's. *jb consumer tried to stop the vehicle by applying the brakes however the brakes failed and the engine continued to race. *tt *jb see also odi 10025068 *dsy
Crash reported
ODI 10019875
Accelerator Pedal · Vehicle Speed Control
The consumer experienced sudden acceleration immediately after the purchase of a certified used vehicle. The consumer applied the brake but the vehicle didn't respond. The ignition had to be turned off in order to stop the vehicle. (model xle) mr scc *jb the consumer stated another vehicle pulled in front of him, he braked and swerved to avoid a collision. As he braked an swerved to the right, the vehicle suddenly…
Crash reported
ODI 10015971
Vehicle Speed Control
When the vehicle was placed in reverse, it all of sudden surged forward. *jb updated7/2/12 *cn
Crash reported
ODI 10015633
Vehicle Speed Control
2003 toyota camry 3.0l v6 (midyear 210hp motor) the vehicle did not accelerate the way it was designed. The toyota representative stated it was normal. The consumer believed it was dangerous when the accelerator pedal was pressed, because sometimes the vehicle did not move immediately. When the pedal accelerator pedal was pushed further toward the floor, the vehicle bolted out into traffic with a rush of power. The…
ODI 10028347
Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I had backed out of parking space. When i put 2003 toyota camry in drive, it surged forward. I braked but the vehicle accelerated. I depressed brake fully, nonetheless the car accelerated uncontrollably and very quickly. Vehicle only stopped by violent collision with two parked vehicles and cement blocks. Only good fortune prevented deaths of any passers by. Witnesses observed my foot fully on the depressed brake…
Crash reported
ODI 10003476
Vehicle Speed Control
Toyota camry-2003-sudden surge. *ak updated 7/3/12 *cn updated 07/12/12
ODI 10062140
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2003 camry xle purchased new from a local dealer in carson city, nv. I have had problems with the transmission surging, lurching and hesitating since purchased. I requested the service dept to check it out many times. They always said nothing was wrong leading me to believe i was crazy. After the 4th time i printed out many other consumer complaints, they still told me "nothing was wrong" but they said…
ODI 10313986
Vehicle Speed Control
2003 toyota camry. The consumer stated when she placed the vehicle in drive with her foot on the brake, the vehicle suddenly surged forward.***cc *jb see also 10181803. *dsy
ODI 10184772
Vehicle Speed Control
2003 camry accelerated out of control causing consumer to crash into a wall. *ts the consumer wanted to know if any action will be taken regarding her complaint. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10154137
Vehicle Speed Control
Ltr fm eugene karol (md) writer owner of a 2003 toyota camry seeking information on previous investigation conducted by nthsa re: sudden acceleration of toyota vehicles. *mr *la see voq 10067327, 10072208 and 10073396 also. *dsy there were at least 11 more toyota's that have experienced a similar problem. Toyota advised the consumer that they were holding off on actions until dot compiles the investigation. *sc *jb
ODI 10073435
Vehicle Speed Control
Request information on the failure report summary on toyota camry's 2002 & 2003, solara's and lexus es 300. *ph report summary in regards to the throttle control system. *la
ODI 10066976
Vehicle Speed Control
When accelerating from a stop sign vehicle surged forward. Dealership was contacted twice for problem, but could not resolve the problem.*ak
ODI 10064711