1993 Toyota Camry transmission problems

Filed Nov 9, 2009 · Transmission · 198,000 miles · CA

1. April 2, 2009. We were driving on I-68 e less than 100 from our destination of washington, dc. We were driving around the hills there and suddenly, the car started to accelerate unintentionally. The brakes were pressed to the floor but it didn't slow the car but did help so that car didn't accelerate more than the 75+MPH it had accelerated to from 60-65mph. We tried to turn the cruise control on and off thinking it was a computer issue but it didn't help and it was on when the incident began. We tried going into neutral but it just revved the engine up into the red, but from there we were going to put it in park, but going from neutral to park we passed through reverse and since the car was accelerating we started taking off in reverse. Well we ended up perpendicular to oncoming traffic coming around the mountain, but got the engine turned off. We were told that the throttle got stuck, the wire over the spring mechanism that pulls the throttle wire back if you take your foot off the pedal. It was taken off the retracting mechanism and I haven't had any incidents since. 2. This happened once on the date above. It was very dangerous. We or other car passengers could have died going at that speed and with the limited visibility from driving around the mountain/hill. 3. The throttle wire was removed from over the retracting mechanism. The tires had to be replaced because of the skidding done while braking. I now check the throttle wire regularly to make sure that it is passing and not obstructed. The brakes were checked but they are good. I saw that some newer toyotas were recalled for accelerating related to floor mats, but I don't have one on the driver's side of the car. In the la times I saw an article about this failure and I hope to add to the data available.

Filed Mar 14, 2007 · Transmission · 118,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 toyota camry. When placing the gear in park the gear shift failed. The emergency brake must be engaged to avoid the vehicle accelerating on its own. The failure mileage was 118,000. The failure has not been diagnosed. The current mileage was 180,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2004 · Transmission · 73,363 miles · NE

Rubber axle boot torn on passenger side; repair estimate was prohibitive. Last year had rubber axle boot repaired on driver side at a reasonable cost/was told by dealership that they just activated their adp computer system that morning and the price was a must; will not buy another toyota due to high repair cost.

Filed Mar 8, 2003 · Engine, Steering · 133,017 miles · IL · fire

Oil/fluid leaks from four spots (transmission area, valve cover gaskets, power steering pump and rack & pinion) mysteriously occurred at the same time and almost set the vehicle ablazed when the oil dripped onto exhaust pipe just below the engine compartment. The car dealers serviceman advised me not to drive the car any longer until it is fixed because it will surely be on fire.

Filed Oct 10, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · CA

There is a persistent oil leak problem that began at 89000 miles and is unfixable. The valve cover, oil pan, and oil filter gaskets were replaced at approximately 93000 miles and 9000 miles later problem has returned, plus there is a smoke smell permeating the car cabin. Yd

Filed Sep 18, 2001 · Transmission · NY

At 85000 miles the transmission began to slip in reverse, when the reverse gear went, the overdrive disentegrated and there was total transmission failure. Nlm

Filed May 14, 2001 · Transmission · MA

While driving transmission locked without warning,causing front wheels to lock. Manufacturer has been notified.

Filed Mar 22, 2001 · Transmission · NY

The 6 cylinder transmission failed prematurely, the consumer feels the manufacturer should have paid for replacement since the vehicle only had 53,731 miles on the odometer. Nlm

Filed Mar 4, 2001 · Transmission · MD

The transmission has not been repaired, although the dealer tried. The first gear slips with a loud noise as soon as it is engaged. This happens with or without the car in motion. Second gear is used instead. The dealership tried to repair it and was not successful, they however, replaced the clutch at that time. This did not solve the first gear problem.

Filed Nov 1, 2000 · Transmission · NY

The transmission was replaced.