2007 Toyota Camry Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 399
- 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 399 stored complaint records:
- 109 indicate a crash
- 48 indicate injury
- 6 indicate fire
- 3 indicate a death
What owners report
- Accelerator Pedal · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 137 |
| 30–60k mi | 84 |
| 60–100k mi | 63 |
| 100–150k mi | 32 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owned a 2007 toyota camry. While driving at speeds of 55 mph, the vehicle began to accelerate without warning. She could also feel the power of the vehicle pulling at speeds of 80 mph. She searched the floorboard of the vehicle and confirmed that there was nothing obstructing the accelerator pedal. She continued to depress the brake pedal to the floor board, to no avail. She was forced to take an off…
Crash reported
ODI 10303993
Vehicle Speed Control
Car hesitates when trying to accelerate, this happens constantly, scary when trying to pass or get on thruway. Many near miss rear end collisions. Making a turn and accelerating you think car is going to die, then suddenly picks up and speeds off. *tr
ODI 10202421
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry le. While stopped at a red light the contact engaged the accelerator pedal and nothing happened then the vehicle surged. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped accelerating on its own. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that there was a glitch in the computer and not to be concerned. The contact referenced recall 09v388000, vehicle speed…
ODI 10361713
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
I slowed down the car at the end of an interstate exit ramp to check for traffic and thinking i had enough time to cross the intersection i gave it gas and got very little acceleration. When i pushed the gas to the floor i still got no more acceleration. I wrote the toyota service department to make an appointment to bring it in and received the response that they were aware of the problem, but at this time there…
ODI 10193381
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. She purchased the vehicle in june of 2007 and within a few months she contacted the dealer because the vehicle hesitated when making turns and decreasing speed. When the driver engaged the accelerator pedal the speed rapidly increased without warning. The dealer stated that there was no fix for the failure; however, they reprogrammed the computer system. The dealers engineer…
ODI 10302557
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 camry le. The contact stated that the take off speed was very slowly. The vehicle would accelerate to a normal speed when the pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The dealer stated that the acceleration functions was equipped with a flybywire that is not connected to the pedal therefore acceleration would be slower; they concluded the occurrence was normal. The current mileage as 4,200…
ODI 10210943
Vehicle Speed Control
In may 2007, i leased a 2007 toyota camry se. The hesitation in accelertion is really bad and can be very dangerous especially on the highway. In order for me to be get acceleration, i must floor the gas pedal. Toyota should do a recall.
ODI 10202963
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. While driving 20 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle, it accelerated on its own. The contact applied the brake pedal and the vehicle began to respond normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The acceleration occurred once again and once again the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosis indicated that the…
ODI 10313119
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle's power is weak and the accelerator pedal must be depressed to the floor. There are no warning indicators present when the failure occurs. The vehicle lunges forward and the gears are difficult to shift. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle as having software failure, which they reprogrammed. The purchase date and a valid vin were unknown.…
ODI 10196169
Vehicle Speed Control
Car with only 314 miles. Brand new. Exited highway and came to a stop at end of cloverleaf. Upon acceleration forward for a right turn onto cross street the car surged to full speed causing driver to make a very sharp (15 ft) right turn into the sidewalk of the overpass bridge. High curb destroyed front end but saved drivers life from crashing through guard rail and falling to the highway surface. Toyota claimed…
Crash reported
ODI 10320311
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
My wife and i purchased a 2007 camry le, 4-cylinder, 5-speed from toyota of orange in orange california. Ever since our test drive we've experienced lack of acceleration (hesitation) from a stop or after slowing down to turn or proceed, shifting problems (constant up and down shifting at certain speeds; car not sure which gear to be in and feels like the car is surging) and unable to use the cruise control due…
Crash reported
ODI 10203253
Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2007 toyota camry se.the transmission lags behind the engine sometimes & then desperately tries to catch up by aggressively downshifting to high rpm's(around 4000 to 4500).when making turns the car loses power and then shifts erratically to return to speed. When going up a slight hill the pedal has to be pushed to the floor to make the car get up to speed,and then takes off like a rocket. I am not an…
ODI 10189649
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. Whenever the vehicle is driven, the front driver side floor mat slides forward and bunches up under the accelerator and brake pedals. The contact stated that this could cause a crash. Toyota stated that they were unable to correct the failure. Recall number ssc70f for the all weather floor mats was referenced. The current mileage was 13,750 and failure mileage was 200.…
ODI 10206622
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. While driving 20 mph or greater, the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate. The dealer acknowledged the failure, but was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The contact stated that the failure was more prevalent when driving uphill. The vin and engine size were unknown. The current mileage is 4,000 and failure mileage was 200.
ODI 10195271
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. While driving 30 mph the transmission engaged and accelerated without warning. The failure mileage was 100. When changing lanes the vehicle slowed down and attempted to shut off. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. However, they were unable to diagnose it. The current mileage was 9,000. *ak the consumer stated that the vehicle has since been fixed by the dealership.…
ODI 10188852
Vehicle Speed Control
Purchase 2007 toyota camry, april 19, 2007 from king toyota,deerfield beach, florida. Almost immediately the car began having shifting problems. It hesitated and when driving around 40 miles an hour when the gas pedal was released, it jerked and whipped your body. Then, when giving it the gas, it hesitated and then jerked forward. Complained and complained and was told that maybe when i brought it in for its 3000…
ODI 10217380
Vehicle Speed Control
Purchased new 2007 toyota camry, soon after purchase realized there were a lot of issues with the car, one being a sticky gas pedal, that when accelerating from a slow speed, ( for example, a yellow light), the car bogs down the pedal feels sticky then kicks in real hard and the car accelerates forward very fast. This occurs about 2 times a week and we thought it was just how the vehicle was made. On 01/23/2009 we…
ODI 10304061
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2007 camry on several occasions during the first few months of operation in april and may 2007 surged or lunged without cause. There were no injuries and no repair, no incidents occurred in the past two years. One incident occurred when starting up from a stop sign beside school children waiting at a bus stop. Another incident occurred when i slowly maneuvered to park in a tight space between two cars. Both…
ODI 10312318
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. While driving approximately 25 to 30 mph proceeding to a complete stop and applying pressure to the brake pedal, the vehicle began to surge forward without warning. The contact was able to continue driving normally; however, the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure.…
ODI 10289824
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that his vehicle suddenly accelerated when he decreased his highway speed to 40 mph. The vehicle slowed down and accelerated when the brakes were engaged. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The manufacturer informed the contact that his vehicle was not included in the recall since his vin began with the letters a and j. The failure mileage…
ODI 10305797
Equipment · Vehicle Speed Control
I as pulling into a parking space, car accelerated - jumped a curb, hitting a tree and broke my nose,and damaged the whole front of my car.. On june 27, 2009 i was pulling into a parking space again, camry accelerated hitting the suv in front of my car. Took it in to pauly toyota in crystal lake, il and they sent me away saying there is nothing wrong with my 2007 camry. I also had two very near accidents, but i was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10311156
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. A few days after purchasing the vehicle, the contact realized that the vehicle will not accelerate past 20 mph when merging into traffic. The engine rpms are high and then the vehicle unexpectedly accelerates. She must depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor in order to merge properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six times, but they cannot duplicate the…
ODI 10201004
Vehicle Speed Control
2007 toyota camry hybrid. Speedometer off exactly 3 mph;. Dealer verified, toyota has no fix. Odometer reads incorrectly, logs 1.8% more mileage.*ak
ODI 10187297
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that while at a stop, the engine rpms increased excessively as the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 800 and the current mileage was 35,000.
ODI 10526136
Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2007 toyota camry hybrid. I reported this issue to the dealership twice, once shortly after i got the in car in 2007 and again in 2008 when it went in for routine maintenance. The issue: on occasion, when i remove my foot from the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal the car will "surge" forward moving from an almost imperceivable amount up to about a foot. This is not a consistent problem and does…
ODI 10305353