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.
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While driving 5 mph in reverse out of her driveway, there was a sudden increase in engine rpms and the vehicle proceeded to abnormally accelerate in the forward position. The vehicle crashed through her garage door and continued to idle. She was able to put the vehicle into neutral and turn the vehicle off. The contact was uninjured. The manufacturer was contacted and would…
Crash reported
ODI 10315113
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While attempting to navigate into a park space, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warning. He was unable to control the unintended acceleration and proceeded to crash into an embankment. The contact was not injured. The current and failure mileages were 49000.
Crash reported
ODI 10319230
Vehicle Speed Control
Our 2004 toyota camry stalled yesterday and had to be towed to the dealership. We are told that the accelerator pedal sensor is defective and must be replaced at a cost to us of $600. Nhtsa should investigate whether all toyota accelerator pedal assemblies and electronics since 2001 should be recalled. *tr
ODI 10313017
Vehicle Speed Control
Parking car in parking space in front of garage, car suddenly accelerated ramming into and through the garage door. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10315819
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* contact owned a 2004 toyota camry. The contact stated he was driving at about 5mph when he was turning in a parking lot trying to park. The vehicle took off and he hit a store front which was 7 feet from the parking lot. The contact stated he does not remember much, but he had glass shatter all over him. He was rushed to the hospital but was not injured at all. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was…
Crash reported
ODI 10317083
Vehicle Speed Control
My 2004 toyota camry fails to decelerate when i take my foot off of the gas peddle. It has behaved this way since i bought it in january of this year. It frightens me in lieu of the recalls made on toyota vehicles. Now my 'needs maintenance' light is on in the dash. *tr
ODI 10356727
Vehicle Speed Control
My daughter's 2004 camry accelerated as she was pulling into a parking space, jumped the concrete berm, and smashed into the concrete wall. She had her foot on the brake and pumped once as she suspected brake failure, but it only sped up. The car was totaled, but my two daughters were unharmed except for minor aches and bruising and were a bit shaken up. Insurance adjuster and ford dealer were unable to duplicate…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10311129
Vehicle Speed Control
My wife's 2004 camry hesitates on acceleration at times. There is a brief, few-second hesitation, followed by a surge where the car suddenly lurches forward. This problem has occurred frequently whenever either of us drive the vehicle and ever since she first purchased it (used) about a year ago. We thought it may have been transmission-related, but toyota has inspected the vehicle a couple times to no avail and has…
ODI 10305225
Vehicle Speed Control
2004 toyota camry. Consumer states the engine surged and the car lunged forward as he was parking. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle ran over the curb, across the sidewalk and struck and damaged a column on the front of a building. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front resulting in a repair bill in excess of $4,000. On a previous occasion when exiting the freeway and making a right turn, the engine…
Crash reported
ODI 10323168
Vehicle Speed Control
Almost constantly, for several years, on my 2004 camry 4 cyl xle the gas pedal is rough. When trying to start out the pedal is difficult to depress. Then all of a sudden the car will go. It creates quite a jerk. I have removed floor mats but this does not help. It's like even though i'm pressing the gas pedal it is stuck and then goes. It happens regardless of who drives. With all the pedal issues i'm beginning to…
ODI 10308105
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While driving approximately 5 mph in reverse the vehicle accelerated without applying pressure to the accelerator pedal and crashed into a pole. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The contact notified the manufacturer regarding the failure; however, he has received no response. The contact is concerned since the crash could have been much worse. The failure…
Crash reported
ODI 10305769
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning which caused the vehicle to accelerate up to 50 mph and crash into a wall. The front passenger side of the vehicle was damaged. No one was injured during the crash. The contact towed the vehicle to a local mechanic and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer informed the contact to…
Crash reported
ODI 10317998
Navigational System(Global Positioning System) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i own a 2004 toyota camry vin#[xxx] on january 6, 2010 i was driving up first ave in manhattan going to randalls island. At 1st ave and about 10 st i was driving about 20 miles per hour, pressed the brake approaching a red light. Instead the engine revved (vroom) and car accelerated forward. I floored the brake and pulled up…
Crash reported
ODI 10315057
Vehicle Speed Control
2004 toyota camry. Consumer states unintended acceleration causing a crash. *tgw the consumer stated while descending down her driveway, the vehicle accelerated out of control and would not stop. When she turned the wheel, the vehicle climbed an embankment and crashed into a tree. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10319814
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry which was purchased brand new. While exiting her driveway at speeds of less than 5 mph, she proceeded to depress the brakes due to a decline in the driveway. She was aware that her foot was on the brake pedal; however, the vehicle continued to accelerate into oncoming two-way traffic at no fault of the driver and at an unknown speed. She proceeded over an embankment and…
Crash reported
ODI 10303154
Vehicle Speed Control
Driving home from work this morning, my 2004 camry suddenly accelerated to more than 80 miles/hour. I was very scared. Brakes would not work. I stopped the car by changing gears to neutral. *tr
ODI 10297078
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
A 2004 toyota camry on 26 december 2009 traveling at approximately 5 miles per hour into a parking space in front of the us post office had an un-commanded acceleration. Within a span of four feet into the parking spot, the car accelerated and the brake could not stop the forward movement. The car jumped the sidewalk and drove into the window and corner of the building while the engine continued to race with only…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10302122
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While driving 10 mph with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated on its own over a concrete barrier, hit a vehicle and then hit a gas meter. He sustained minor back injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. A police report is available. The failure and current mileages were 46000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10316818
Vehicle Speed Control
2004 camry xle was parked at top of driveway which had an incline of approx 25%.when placed in reverse, the car raced backwards at high speed - too fast for any visual or physical control. Car was stopped by applying very forceful brake pressure. *tr
ODI 10306311
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
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. The contact started the ignition. The vehicle accelerated out of control. The vehicle was able to stop. The identical failure occurred on the next day. Currently, the vehicle is parked and not being driven due to the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The current mileage was approximately 45,300. The failure mileage was 46.650. Updated 03/26/10. *lj vrtc…
ODI 10316061
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. The contact was driving 25 mph and the check engine light came on. The contact was driving up hill when the vehicle stalled and was moving slowly. The manufacturer and an authorized dealer was contacted and a complaint was filed with the manufacturer. The contact was forced to use another vehicle because he feels that the vehicle isn't safe. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10313657
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
To whom it may concern: without hearing the news related to toyota vehicle recall, i have felt really stupid how i could have had the accident. Recalling the process of the accident, i might have to say it was weird. Before the crash, i clearly noticed the red light and a stopped car just in front of me on n perkins rd, close to mcelroy rd in stillwater, oklahoma, and the distance was more than 20 meters apart at…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10310721
Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2004 toyota camry. It has a defective throttle body which has left my wife stranded and cost $1000 to fix from the dealer. This is a common problem and a few of my friends have had to pay twice to get this fixed. The other issue is there a defective part in the steering linkage that pops when you turn. This eventually leads to slop in the steering and it cause my to go in the ditch. This accident has given…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10358917
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle would not accelerate and the check engine light illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle and restarted it; however, it would not accelerate past 10 mph. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the failure was caused by the throttle body; the mechanic advised her to take the vehicle to…
ODI 10355910