2002 Toyota Camry transmission problems

Filed Mar 5, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 220,000 miles · CA

The car is experiencing sudden acceleration it is lunging forward. The last occurrence was around 20 minutes ago, it has happened to two family members so far, while driving no extra pressure on the gas the car suddenly accelerate.

Filed Mar 26, 2015 · Transmission · 192,342 miles · CA

I had trouble shifting my automatic transmission from park to reverse. It would not engage. I had it in reverse but the car would not move. After a few tries it engaged. I slowly drove a couple blocks to rossi's auto service and left it for the weekend. I learned it was low on transmission fluid and there was absolutely no sign anywhere of any leakage. I had it serviced at salinas toyota on 01/22/15 for an oil change and the front brakes. I returned 02/03/15 to have a front engine mount installed. On 02/27/2015 it was missing approximately a quart of transmission fluid with a few minor metal found in the dirty fluid. I've spoken numerous times with rossi's and salinas toyota and they have spoken to each other. No one can figure out where the transmission fluid went. The salinas toyota assistant service manager has tried to find an answer but has not been able to. I need this explained or solved in order to feel safe driving this car. I do not want to take a chance on being stranded in the middle of nowhere. I would appreciate any help making sure I am safe driving this vehicle.

Filed Jan 8, 2015 · Transmission · 117,000 miles · CA

Transmission failure. I am surprised that a car with just 117k miles could have a transmission failure. I was parked at a stop light and when it turned green my car just stopped moving. I showed my car to multiple auto shops and they say they are have seen this issue with 2002 camry xle and not sure why since camrys are generally considered reliable and have a longer life of 200k plus. Maybe a manufacturing defect?

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Transmission · IL

Car was having problems with acceleration(sluggish) and would die when car came to a stop. Mostly happened when exiting highways, then happened during normal driving. The car would idle very roughly and die if gas pedal wasn't depressed. If car sat for a while, then it would start up and run just fine. Had it into the shop several times, but unless the problem was currently happening, it couldn't be diagnosed. The problem is the idol throttle body(seems like there are many many complaints about this part). The cost of the part was $1014.45(ridiculous). Labor $68. What's going on? Toyota is failing to provide a good quality product and I have lost confidence in their product. Look into this matter. People's lives are at stake, especially if people don't realize you are stalled and run into you. I've been scared for my life several times.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 89,000 miles · NJ

Ignition key was removed with transmission in drive and ignition switch not in off position. This has now happened at least twice.

Filed Aug 16, 2013 · Body, Fuel system · 86,415 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

On december 14, 2012, at about 7:20 am, my spouse, [xxx] got into the driver's seat of the above described 2002 toyota camry, which was parked on our driveway. After fastening her seat belt and then checking behind to make sure our street was free of pedestrians and bike riders, my spouse placed her right foot firmly on the brake and shifted the automatic transmission lever from "park" to "reverse" the toyota camry instantly accelerated backwards at a high rate of speed. And hit a tree on my across the street neighbor's lawn, fortunately, the car stopped before hitting my neighbor's garage door because the passenger side front wheel dug itself into the lawn and the front wheel drive lost traction in a manner similar to what one expect when one drives into heavy snow. The total time elapsed during the sudden unintended acceleration was less than two seconds. The distance traveled during the sudden unintended acceleration was extremely short. The tree was located about 57 feet from the rear end of the car and the total distance that the car traveled was only 72 feet.. My spouse was terrified by the experience but, fortunately, she was not physically injured. I had to call aaa to come with a tow truck. Aaa extracted the car from the lawn's soft earth by the use of a chain attached to the back of the truck. The trunk lid was severely damaged and the parking paw within the transaxle assembly was broken.. I am a retired nys professional engineer. I can prove that the sua incident was caused by a defect in the firmware (software) in the electronic control module within the camry. I filed a 48 page brief objecting to the us court recent toyota economic loss lawsuit. It is available on the pacer system. I specifically requested that all 2002 through 2006 toyota camry cars be recalled by toyota and equipped with applicable brake override systems. . Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 20, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · MI

Harsh/hard/delayed shifting between 2nd and 3rd or 2nd and 4th (overdrive) on 1mz-fe v6 engine due to faulty engine control module failing to regulate transmission solenoids properly. This issue occurred on the ECM on rav4 (same year, 2002) and resulted in settlement in which toyota agreed to repair all.

Filed Apr 30, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 98,000 miles · WI · crash

Vehicle was stopped and putting in drive, car accelerated and crashed through garage door and brick frame on 4/19/13 at approximately 11:50am for unknown reason.

Filed Nov 27, 2012 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact stated that while parked, the gear shifter released from parked position and caused the vehicle to roll backwards into to the garage door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic. The VIN was not available. In addition, the contact mentioned that the vehicle doors lock activated independently, althought the trunk was open. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 97,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2012 · Fuel system, Transmission · 122,000 miles · NH

Car was parked on flat road, then started. Brake pedal was pressed and car was put into drive. When brake pedal was released, car was propelled in reverse. After double and triple checking that car was actually in forward gear (via indicator on dash). The car continued to go backwards. After shifting the car into park, (shutting engine off) and retrying identical sequence of events, car behaved normally, moving in forward direction. Fortunately, car had been parked parallel to curb with no cars around it, and the problem was fealized before the accelerator was pressed, so no accident, injury or damage occurred. In any other scenario, damage or injury may have resulted.