2005 Toyota Camry Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 246
- 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 246 stored complaint records:
- 141 indicate a crash
- 52 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 4 indicate a death
What owners report
- Accelerator Pedal · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 79 |
| 30–60k mi | 76 |
| 60–100k mi | 36 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated that while parking, the accelerator pedal became stuck, causing the vehicle to crash through a guardrail and land on its roof. The contact did not sustain any injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10547432
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the check engine warning light illuminated and then the vehicle would not respond to acceleration attempts. The engine was turned off and upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the throttle sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle…
ODI 10543787
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the accelerator pedal dropped to the floor board when it was depressed lightly. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated the throttle control assembly would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000. *tr....updated 06/24/13 *bf…
ODI 10509856
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated that she was attempting to reverse out of parking space when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a building. The contact mentioned that after the crash, the vehicle accelerated forward and almost crashed into another building. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10505939
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While operating vehicle on mass. Turnpike, accelerator pedal suddenly became unresponsive. Check engine light illuminated and vehicle began to decelerate rapidly. Operator narrowly avoided serious accident during unintended deceleration. Problem was diagnosed as a defective throttle body. Component design is deficient as a failure results in operator loosing ability maintain safe speed. Component design should…
ODI 10503802
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated that the driver was stopped with the brake pedal depressed when the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a residential garage door. The driver sustained injuries to the back and a rear passenger sustained additional injuries to the left hand, which was originally sprained. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10502614
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the accelerator pedal seized without warning. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body and the accelerator pedal sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10500946
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Defective throttle body...found out this is common with camry. Over 1,000 to replace. Outrageous for a car with 43k miles and original owner. Thos should be a recall item by toyota. *tr
ODI 10490631
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Car stopped to allow garage gate to raise/open at which time the car, which was initially in park, was put in drive with foot on brake - car then went completely out of control at a significant speed crashing into a cement pillar which is what stopped the car - the pillar. The airbags were deployed, the car was totaled as designated by the insurance company.an attempt was made to stop the car with the emergency…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10499486
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated the gear shifter was placed into park and the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. The vehicle then jumped the curb and crashed into a nearby concrete lamp pole. A police report was not filed. There was no personal injury. The vehicle was driven from the scene. The manufacturer was notified of the unintended acceleration. The vehicle was taken to an…
Crash reported
ODI 10496630
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle began to accelerate independently. The vehicle did not respond as the contact applied extreme pressure to the brakes and eventually crashed into another vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle was injured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where they were unable to replicate the failure. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10479417
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated the that while attempting to reverse in rainy weather conditions, the gear would not shift into reverse. The contact placed the gear into drive with the brakes depressed to release the gear shifter and the vehicle suddenly accelerated rapidly. The contact had to crash the vehicle into an electrical box to bring the vehicle to a stop. The contact received…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10461833
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. While traveling 30 mph the contact attempted to accelerate and noticed that the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the throttle body was replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10453785
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
I was entering my parking spot. I was coming to a halt when suddenly the vehicle bolted forward at full acceleration, jumped the curb, sped across the grass, and crashed into a tree. The airbags did not deploy. I sustained neck and rib injuries. Toyota has the vehicle and will shortly send me the results of the edr data analysis. *js
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10453470
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I pulled out of the driveway with my 91 yr grandmother.the engine shut off at the first stop light in traffic.i restarted the engine,slightly pushed on the gas pedal.the engine revved high on its own,the car violently shot forward, i managed to turn the corner then the engine died.a motorist pulled over and helped me push the car into a nearby school parking lot.after a few minutes i restated the car and it revved…
ODI 10501455
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I stopped my car at my mailbox at the foot of my 45% incline short driveway and put it in park with the engine running. After getting out to get my mail, i re-entered the car, put the car in drive, and touched the accelerator. The car engine "roared" more loudly than i had ever heard and lunged forward uphill towards my brick home. I slammed the brake pedal one time as hard as i could and the car stopped. I had not…
ODI 10441768
Vehicle Speed Control
I was pulling into a parking spot in front of a friend's townhouse when the car suddenly accelerated. I was able to stop the car by putting both feet on the brake. The car stopped about one foot before crashing into the front wall of the townhouse. Although i have not experienced the problem since this incident, i am now somewhat afraid to drive the car now, nor do i feel right about selling the car. *tr
ODI 10437371
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact was pulling into a parking space when the vehicle accelerated and crashed into the door of a store. The contact stated the failure occurred before in a similar situation, but the vehicle was not involved in a crash. The contact was concerned that this was a safety issue. The vehicle was towed to a collision repair shop where it had not been inspected. The failure…
Crash reported
ODI 10430607
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2005 camry has 53000 on it, very well maintained. Was driving 25 mph on a traverse when the engine suddenly died. I tried to restart the car without success. Called a towing service, however, 10 minutes later i was able to start the car and drove home. The "service engine" light remained on. At first chance i drove my car to my local mechanic who told me it was the throttle body, but suggested to bring my car to…
ODI 10425602
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
Car feels like its going to flip over when driving past 60. Had to have brakes changed twice. Car has accelerated while driving at least twice in a two year span when driving over 60 miles per hour. Biggest problems are the wheels which make the car ride seem unstable but only got tires rotated once; however, vehicle seems to run lop-sided? *tr
ODI 10534396
Vehicle Speed Control
I have been an extremely safe driver for 21 years. Two incidents of unintended acceleration occurred within one hour yesterday afternoon with my 2005 camry 2005 le. Until this time, the car behaved and drove perfectly for 6 years. *tr it was a dry and hot (93f) day, and the road condition was perfect in both cases. The first time was during a 30-mph cruising along a side street when the car suddenly accelerated by…
ODI 10411645
Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle (parked in 8th or 9th slot) was going reverse at 5 mph(towards ne) in a parking lot of an l-shaped shopping center located on nw corner of intersecting streets at which the driver having pressed on gas pedal lightly causing car unintentionally accelerated, lurching towards ne spinning twice leaving skid marks on pavement uncontrolled, hitting spare tire of jeep suv parked in same row of cars towards ne…
Crash reported
ODI 10411410
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Wife was returning from work when 2005 camry decelerated from 50 mph to almost dying. When restarted, car would only drive 20 mph for the 13 mile trip home. Luckily, as the car almost died, the vehicles behind were able to brake and allow her to pull into a driveway. Throttle body was replaced. No "service engine" lights gave any advanced warning to the sudden loss of power. *tr
ODI 10423252
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technicians advised that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a complaint was filed. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
ODI 10411947
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
May 21, 2011 after picking up grandkids from school the car was accelerated and lost power when entering i-35 south bound. The engine light on the on the instrument panel was on also. The car had to be pulled over to the shoulder, put in park and restarted. This happened two more times before getting home. May 22, the same thing happened again, so we took the car to auto zone and have diagnostics ran. The message…
ODI 10402481