2001 Toyota Camry fuel system problems

Filed Apr 13, 2016 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · NC

I am the 2nd owner of this car , and I have loved it until the day the accelerator didn't work. I was driving down a mountain, not using the accelerator until I reached the bottom of the hill. When I tried to accelerate the pedal would not move. I coasted into the nearest turnoff. The car was running , I put it into" park", while still running I checked to see if there was something (floormats) blocking the pedal. There was nothing. I tried mashing it as hard as I could, no movement. I turned the engine off, waited a few minutes and restarted. The pedal was ok, accelerated just fine. I believe I rebooted the computer. I carefully drove to my mechanic, he checked the "plates" and other possible problems and could find nothing wrong. I called toyota customer service , they advised taking it to the nearest dealer. I was told it was not on the recall list but I could bring it in to be checked. I was afraid to drive the car that distance over 200 miles roundtrip. I later received a small check from "toyota economic loss settlement administrator " for a class action lawsuit settlement. I did not cash it. I was advised by my insurance company not to drive the car. I would like to sell it but ethically can not because I don't want somebody killed or injured in it. I have tried several times at the dealership to find a solution. But they claim this problem couldn't happen and were not helpful. It could be sold to a junk yard at a loss but again, it could be sold from there and driven. Any advice?

Filed Apr 18, 2014 · Fuel system, Transmission · 106,000 miles · KY · crash

Experienced sudden acceleration. Car all of sudden accelerated. Tried to stop car with the emergency brake. Also, tried to put car in neutral and park as well as turn off the engine. Had to run car into hillside bank to stop the car.

Filed Feb 24, 2011 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · NJ

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?

Filed Feb 3, 2010 · Fuel system · 42,000 miles · MI

2001 toyota camry, tight gas pedal.

Filed Jun 23, 2006 · Fuel system · 58,000 miles · FL

When my engine light came on in my 2001 toyota camry, I brought the car to baker auto service. I was told the vsv needed to be replaced, it was on a recall list and I should take it to a toyota dealer. I brought the car to king toyota in deerfield beach, fl and paid an $80.88 diagnostic fee. I was told that the car needed vsv and a charcoal canister. I was also told there was no recall on these parts and the repair cost would be $628. The dealer informed me that is potentially dangerous not to replace these parts because if I am rear-ended the gas tank will explode, similar to the recall for the ford pinto. If this is the case, why have these parts not been recalled? Please advise me on any mending action on this problem and any recourse I might have.

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Fuel system · 34,000 miles · MI

Check engine light went on. Dealer replaced valve and vacuum switch. Eleven months later the same thing happened, only this time it was another valve and the sop canister. *nm we went on a toyota camry chat line and discovered many many other owners with the identical problem. The vehicle had only 28000 mis. With the first repair and 34,000 with the second and larger repair. It sounds like this is a problem with a large number of camrys. Should there be a recall?

Filed Aug 22, 2005 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · VA

My check engine light was coming on with approximately 40,000 miles on my 2001 camry. After taking it to the dealer, I was told a valve was bad and would need to be replaced (along with about $2000 of other things that mysteriously didn't need any work at my 36,ooo mile end of warrenty check-up). A cursory internet search showed that the valve part was actually a sensor that regulates fuel. The internet search showed several articles about inproperly calibrated sensors and articles saying that 2001 camrys manufatured in kentucky were under recall for defective sensors. I waited for a recall notice, and never received one. I searched again for the calibration articles and a mechanic advised that the light would turn off if I did not carry a lot of luggage in the trunk , did not accelerate too quickly or use a bicycle rack on the trunk. Avoiding these things caused the light to go out for long periods of time, usually a few thousand miles, and then the light would come on and go back off before I could take it to a mechanic. I inquired at two toyota dealerships to see if my car was to be recalled. Both said no. The national toyota customer relations insisted no 2001 camrys from kentucky were recalled, despite my finding that several recall websites listed them. The check engine light is now back on, and has not turned off like it has in the past. After seeing so many articles on improper calibration and defects, I would like to submit my car for recall.

Filed Apr 25, 2005 · Fuel system · 38,500 miles · IL

In my 2001 toyota camry, my check engine light has recently come on. It was due to a faulty vsv valve charcoal canister assembly, as I am being told. As a result, this car will not past state emissions. I have also been told I need to pay over $400.00 so far on this repair. I am forced to do this at this time since I need to pass the emissions and be able to drive the car. This car has just turned 40k miles. I have researched on the web and found many toyota owners have the same problem. Some and getting repairs done for free, some are not. There is a service bulletin on this, but no recall, so I have heard.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Fuel system · MD

The charcoal canister was replaced due to an internal leak inside the canister. *nm

Filed Jun 17, 2003 · Fuel system · 15,800 miles · GA

When the temperature outside is 70 degrees or above and tank is fis full vehicle sputters and stalls.