2004 Toyota Camry Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 210
- 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 210 stored complaint records:
- 115 indicate a crash
- 43 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 3 indicate a death
What owners report
- Accelerator Pedal · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 53 |
| 30–60k mi | 52 |
| 60–100k mi | 48 |
| 100–150k mi | 17 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Horn · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. The contact was reversing from a parking space when the vehicle abnormally accelerated to 45 mph and continued to drive in circles. The contact stated the vehicle did not stop until it crashed in several car on the left and the right. The force hit the other vehicles directly in the rear. The consumer hit a total of eight vehicles. The contact stated that the vehicle was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10425379
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. The contact stated that when shifted into reverse, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warning. He engaged the emergency brake but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle then abruptly made a ninety degree turn and continued to accelerate forward. After accelerating for more than two hundred feet, the contact was able to idle the vehicle. The contact…
1 injury
ODI 10397154
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While attempting to park with the brakes depressed, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. She was able to stop the vehicle before crashing into a building. Approximately one year earlier, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for stalling issues where they replaced the throttle body assembly and rear brakes. Since the repairs, the contact…
ODI 10386345
Vehicle Speed Control
Went to car wash to get the road salt off car. Pushed in the code numbers for the automated wash. I had to open window still could not reach so opened door also. Punched the code closed door and window. The light turned green and the door began to open so i took car out of park into drive to inch forward. As soon as i let off the brake pedal the car suddenly accelerated forward hitting the door before it could fully…
Crash reported
ODI 10378648
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. The vehicle suddenly accelerated out of the garage while the gear in reverse with her foot on the brake pedal. The rpms increased rapidly after the gear was shifted into neutral. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an inspection was done but they could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and claim#1012231306 was filed. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10372274
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact heard a noise that was unknown, when the vehicle accelerated forward without warning. The dealer was notified but did not offer any assistance. Previously the dealer had made four attempts to diagnose a failure. The manufacturer was notified who sent an investigator to test drive the vehicle but he was unable to duplicate a…
Crash reported
ODI 10376544
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While pulling into a carport with his foot on the brake, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle did not stop until the vehicle went over the stopper in the parking spot. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 80,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10367784
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle had a recurring failure with unintended acceleration. The failure would occur when driving at any speed. The contact crashed into a pillar and damaged the front passenger side fender. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer advised the contact that there was…
Crash reported
ODI 10440972
Vehicle Speed Control
2004 toyota camry. Consumer states he experienced unintended acceleration on multiple occasions. *kb the consumer stated as he was pulling into a parking space, with his foot on the brake, the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed crashing into a brick wall. The consumer stated in each case, his foot was on the brake and damage was done to property and his vehicle. *jb updated 03/04/11*jb
Crash reported
ODI 10379163
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. The contact was driving approximately 2 mph with pressure being applied to the brake pedal when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact applied heavy pressure to the brake pedal but the vehicle did not stop until after few seconds elapsed. The vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure nor was the vehicle repaired. The contact stated that the failure had…
ODI 10364393
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road; after several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the throttle plate failed. The mechanic replaced the throttle body. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000 and the…
ODI 10363535
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While driving in reverse 2 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a nearby dirt mound. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 140,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10362330
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While driving 11 mph the accelerator pedal became stuck, she applied the brakes and that did not stop the vehicle or release the pedal. The vehicle drove over a steep embankment and crashed into a creek. The contact sustained injures to her back. A police report was filed. The vehicle had damages to both front and rear bumpers. The vehicle was being repaired. The failure and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10362485
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost power and the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the vehicle would not accelerate over 10 mph. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where it was diagnosed as a failure in the throttle body. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was…
ODI 10355535
Vehicle Speed Control
My wife was pulling her 2004 toyota camry into a parking space, car in drive with her foot lightly on the brake with the car suddenly accelerated. The brakes were of little use and the only thing that kept her from crashing into an office building was a small retaining wall that stopped the car. The car is now at an auto body shop with over $7,000 in repairs to be made. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10340830
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. The contact was parking the vehicle when the accelerator pedal became stuck causing the vehicle to crash into a building. There were no injuries. The entire front end of the vehicle was crushed and the windshield was broken. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 67,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10335693
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While driving 55 mph the vehicle accelerated twice as she depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to slow down. The vehicle inspected by the twice dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. She did not notify the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 44,000.
ODI 10335679
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving at a very low speed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated when she took her foot off the accelerator pedal to brake. The vehicle went uphill and crashed into large rocks. The contact turned off the ignition but the wheels continued to spin. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership for inspection but the…
Crash reported
ODI 10334998
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While reversing, the contact noticed sudden acceleration and crashed into a building. The contact shifted into park and had not been moved. The contact was injured and a police report was filed. The rear of the vehicle was damaged by the impact and the insurance company planned to have someone inspect the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were approximately 60,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10327490
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While exiting ez-pass toll my vehicle's engine revved up out of control, as if the accelerator was being floored when i was just barely touching it. I released the accelerator and was able to shift into neutral, apply the foot brake, and pull over safely. Check engine light came on. Took the car in to the dealership and i'm waiting to hear back from them. *tr
ODI 10327133
Vehicle Speed Control
The 2004 toyota camry se was driven about 25 miles on the freeway prior to the accident. I was parking in a hospital parking garage. My foot was on the brake as i was parking. The car was about 3 feet from a concrete wall, then the car accelerated forward. The car crashed, ruined the bumper and other parts beneath the fiberglass. I had a large bruise from the seatbelt and my 6 month old daughter was screaming in the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10325643
Vehicle Speed Control
My 2004 toyota camry le had rapidly accelerated on its own shortly after placing gear selector in park. I was slowly backing up my camry le on an incline. I had my left foot on the brake and lightly touched the gas pedal with my right foot. (n.b. I used both feet, because on two occasions while backing up with my body turned, my right foot twisted and got caught between the accelerator and brake pedals--which are…
Crash reported
ODI 10317412
Vehicle Speed Control
2004 toyota camry gas pedal stopped working, the car went to idle and would not increase rpm. No consequences because i was in isolated rural area. Turned car off and restarted, it worked as normal. *tr
ODI 10318131
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. She stated that while she was pulling out of the drive way she noticed that the vehicle will not go faster than 10mph. She started to drive, but ended up pulling into a parking lot and parked. The vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the defect to be the wireless throttle body. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure and the current mileage…
ODI 10317093
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden acceleration that so far has been controlled by applying the brakes. The surge is small but still noticeable. This has happened a few times but i have not complained before as i thought the problems were only with the 2007 and up models and figured i was imagining it do to the all of the recent recalls. *tr
ODI 10315941