2004 Toyota Camry Accelerator Pedal 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:
- 17 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 2 indicate a death
What owners report
- accelerator pedal · 10 records
- duplicate problem · 5 records
- pulling parking · 4 records
- parking space · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Accelerator Pedal · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph downhill. The engine surged at a much higher rate of speed. The brakes failed and the contact was unable to control the steering. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle until she crashed into an embankment. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed.…
Crash reported
ODI 10497689
Accelerator Pedal · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. The contact stated that the accelerator was engaged while driving approximately 55 mph, but the vehicle did not respond. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where they advised that the electronic throttle control unit was faulty. The vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect.…
ODI 10417023
Accelerator Pedal
2004 toyota camry. Consumer states throttle body and gas pedal malfunctioning. *tgw the consumer stated he started the vehicle and when he pressed on the accelerator pedal to leave his driveway, nothing happened. Meaning, the gas pedal did not work, but rather he simply coasted. He shut the vehicle off and restarted it, but received the same results. The check engine light illuminated and it stayed on for some time…
ODI 10319798
Accelerator Pedal
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions. There was pressure applied to the accelerator pedal, followed by no power response. Suddenly, there was an aggressive acceleration. The driver was able to slow the vehicle down and pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was…
ODI 10311790
Accelerator Pedal · Vehicle Speed Control
Ltr of thanks for the february 24th testimony before the house committee, which detailed nhtsa's supervision of several toyota vehicle recalls; it is imperative that this issue be thoroughly assessed to determine the safety of all toyota vehicles. *tgw when the consumer attempted to stop at a red light, the vehicle continued to accelerate. The consumer avoided a collision, by making a sharp right turn and within a…
ODI 10319820
Accelerator Pedal
2004 toyota camry. Consumer states unintended acceleration *tgw the consumer stated she was making a right turn to park the vehicle, when suddenly, the vehicle accelerated out of control, hit a pole, went over a small mound of grass and stopped hitting two cars that were parked perpendicular on the other side of the mound grass. When the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, to have it inspected, it was…
Crash reported
ODI 10334841
Accelerator Pedal
I was backing out of a parking place while leaving work and the accelerator stuck on my 2004 toyota camry sending me into four parked cars in the parking lot of wellmont regional hospital. Toyota has recalled numerous other year models with similar complaints but has failed to recall the 2004 year model. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10306113
Accelerator Pedal
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 toyota camry. While driving at speeds of 40 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck in the open throttle position. The contact attempted to depress the brake pedal but to no avail. As a result, the vehicle continued to accelerate and proceeded to crash into a tree. The passenger of the vehicle was killed. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileages were not available.…
Crash reported · 1 injury · 1 death
ODI 10320524
Accelerator Pedal · Pedals And Linkages
Pulling into a parking slot, i hit the brake but it caught the gas pedal causing the vehicle to accelerate. Only the balcony wall of the parking stopped the car. The accident resulted in the sprain of my neck and a $3000 damage to the vehicle. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10212637
Accelerator Pedal
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 mph in the rain, the accelerator pedal became stuck, raising the vehicle's speed, and causing it to collide with 3 other vehicles. It was towed to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the problem. Updated 12/28/06. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10175179
Accelerator Pedal
Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 25 mph on a city street, the vehicle suddenly lurched forward without warning. The contact engaged the emergency brake and placed the vehicle in park which stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who determined the floor mat was pressed against the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop that was…
ODI 10168128
Accelerator Pedal
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While leaving from a car wash, the vehicle surged uncontrollably. The contact attempted to apply the brakes and crashed into a fence. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was repaired by a mechanic. The entire passenger side of the vehicle and the front bumper had to be replaced and a wheel alignment was performed. The mechanic replaced a light…
Crash reported
ODI 10200194
Accelerator Pedal
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's accelerator pedal stuck at 30 mph while backing up into a parking space at a service station. The contact applied the brakes, but the acceleration continued. The contact stomped on the brakes, and accidently slipped off the brakes onto the accelerator before impact. The vehicle's rear end slammed into a building and the driver was injured. There was over $6000 damage to the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10162411
Accelerator Pedal
Dt: consumer owns 2004 toyota camry with v6 engine. Consumer was pulling into a parking spot when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and shot through the parking spot, striking a metal post, and damaging the passenger's front of vehicle, the bumper , front fender, and both passenger doors. When the vehicle accelerated consumer felt that accelerator pedal left the bottom of foot and continued to the floorboard with no…
Crash reported
ODI 10131955
Accelerator Pedal
Dt: 5/8/05 10:15 am at a stoplight vehicle was stopped. Then the car accelerated on its own and hit car in front. Car veered to left. Key had to be removed in order to stop the car. All brakes failed. Regularly serviced and records available.*ak no previous problems with vehicle ever.
Crash reported
ODI 10120314
Accelerator Pedal · Fuel System, Other
When attempting to leave parking space my 2004 camery v6 with brake depressed car car accelerated with very high rpm. Could not stop the car hitting a gmc truck. When car could not move the truck it stopped.drove home with no problem. Called dealer they stated if the car was not having the problem now they couldn't fix it . After driving it my husband had the same problem, we took it to the dealer and didn't want…
Crash reported
ODI 10116560
Accelerator Pedal
Vehicle lurched forward and crashed into two parked vehicles before stopping when brakes were depressed, and upon pulling into a parking lot. This was the second time this failure occurred. However, the first time the vehicle stopped without hitting anything. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10105562
Accelerator Pedal
When applying the accelerator pedal vehicle hesitated then surged forward. Consumer was concerned that the vehicle will be rear ended. *ak the vehicle may stall. *sc
ODI 10094573
Accelerator Pedal
Consumer complained about an acceleration problem. While driving at approximately 35 mph driver would step on the accelerator and the vehicle would began to hesitate. Then, the speed would continue to decrease even when the accelerator pedal was pushed down to the floor. This happened without warning. Owner contacted the manufacturer and the dealer. The dealer has had the vehicle for a month. However, they were…
ODI 10115832
Accelerator Pedal
While backing out of a parking space accelerator stuck, causing consumer's vehicle to strike another vehicle. The manufacturer found no defects.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10107209
Accelerator Pedal · Hinge And Attachments
Driver's door handle stuck while driver tried to open the door. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. Also, while applying the accelerator pedal vehicle hesitated and stalled. Consumer restarted the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak
ODI 10087644
Accelerator Pedal
Consumer was parking the vehicle when it suddenly accelerated. Consumer applied the brakes, but the vehicle just kept going ,causing property damage. Vehicle was towed to the dealers. Owner drove the vehicle home after the repairs were done. Again, the vehicle began to accelerate unexpectedly. *ak 9/26/2005 - the vehicle's brake system failed when the consumer was returning home after the repairs (the vehicle did…
Crash reported
ODI 10067263
Accelerator Pedal
Sudden acceleration when pulling into parking space
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10063866
Accelerator Pedal
While applying the brakes vehicle surged forward without warning. As a result, consumer lost control and hit a tree. Driver sustained lower back injuries. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10064611
Accelerator Pedal · Air Bags · Automatic Transmission
Difficulty shifting from park to reverse, then upon shifting into drive the car accelerated uncontrollably, would not stop, collided with a mobile home, air bags did not deploy, resulting in the death of one passenger and injury of driver *la see also voq 10171110. *dsy. Updated 03/05/10 *bf updated ivoq 08/23/10*jb updated 9/21/2011*cw
Crash reported · 1 injury · 1 death
ODI 10074472