I do not feel engine braking effect when I apply brake instead I have to press brake hard to hold until engine idles. It is a serious issue in older cars. My car has 153000 miles.
2001 Toyota Camry acceleration problems
46 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 25 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 46
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- crashes
- 25
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Accelerator pedal6
- Linkages1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Toyota Camry acceleration problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Toyota Camry acceleration
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control and v6 engines, and built at one of two lines at the kentucky plant. The accelerator cable housing could be deformed at the cruise control actuator-to-throttle body connection. The accelerator inner-cable could wear away and eventually break.
- Risk
- This could allow the throttle to return to idle or remain in its most recent position regardless of accelerator pedal operation, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. Owner notification began february 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 01V012000 · Recall details
What 2001 Toyota Camry owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Problem: Unintended Acceleration, air conditioner operating. Incident Scenario: Approaching driveway, stopped to allow pedestrian to pass. Resumed low speed turn into driveway, Abrupt acceleration of vehicle, launching vehicle over granite curb and into nearby tree. Damage: Passenger R.Front Fender, Passenger Headlamp Assy;Lower Control Arm Assy, Front Bumper cover, Passenger wheel rim bent, tire deflated. Unintended vehicle acceleration is a serious safety defect and can occur when the Idle Air Control Valve is defective or is provided incorrect engine rpm signal from Engine Control Computer causing sudden vehicle acceleration.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. The contact stated that while leaving a parking space with the brake pedal depressed, the transmission was shifted out of park and the vehicle jumped and sped forward at approximately 50 MPH. The brake pedal was depressed and sank to the floorboard. The vehicle was shifted into neutral and crashed into a snow bank. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure was 160,000.
While backing out of a parking space very slowly, looking both directions, the car suddenly accelerated and flew across a busy street into a store front. Three persons were slightly injured and the car was considered totaled as well as the main front window of the store.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. The contact attempted to shift the gear lever from drive to park but when the brake was depressed, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact was unable to decelerate and crashed into an unoccupied parked vehicle. A police report was filed. There was no personal injury. The vehicle had not been repaired and sustained damage to the front end bumper. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The accelerator pedal sticks. Every time I come to a halt for about 20secs to 1 minute. I have to push hard a couple of times or more to release the pedal from the stuck position. The car then goes into sudden acceleration. This has been happening for about 6 months and has gotten progressively worse. I noticed the same problem with my 2007 toyota camry accelerator pedal.
I have a 2001 toyota camry where the gas pedal sticks at times. Not all the time. Is there a problem with this year/model vehicle. I have had it at my local mechanic where he lubricated the cable. It helped for a very short time. The problem is back again. Is this vehicle part of any recall with toyota?
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. While driving into a parking space at approximately 5 MPH the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into another vehicle. The crash caused damage to the front drivers side of the vehicle and damage to the other vehicle involved. Both vehicles were repaired and covered by the contacts insurance company. There were no injuries. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. While driving approximately 65 MPH the accelerator pedal became stuck in a depressed position. Heavy pressure was then applied to the brake pedal and he was able to lift the accelerator pedal out of the depressed position using his foot. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. It was then towed to an authorized dealer where he was told the accelerator cable fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 172,000 and the current mileage was 174,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2001 toyota camry. Consumer states intended acceleration *tgw the consumer stated his wife was driving the vehicle, when it suddenly accelerated and crashed into a utility pole.
Questions about the 2001 Toyota Camry acceleration
Does the 2001 Toyota Camry have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 46 complaints about the acceleration of the 2001 Toyota Camry, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Toyota Camry acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Toyota Camry acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V012000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota Camry have the most acceleration problems?
The Toyota Camry model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2007 (511 complaints), 2002 (281 complaints) and 2005 (272 complaints).
Other 2001 Toyota Camry problems
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