Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While idling in traffic, she applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The technician replaced the entire accelerated pedal assembly. However the driver-side seat belt will not retract properly. The failure mileage was 55,000.
2004 Toyota Camry acceleration complaints
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Car was exiting a medium right turn when the car accelerated rapidly went thru a fence and hit a tree. *tr updated 02/02/10 *bf corrected VIN at the consumers request. Updated 02/02/10
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While approaching a stop light at 35 MPH, the vehicle lurched forward. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on four separate occasions for the identical failures. The transmission was replaced on two separate occasions, and the computer system was reset. None of the repairs have remedied the failure. The current mileage was unknown the failure mileage was 26,835. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. Updated 1/14/10 *cn updated 01/15/10
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While making a right turn the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a vehicle. He was forced to turn the engine off to stop vehicle from accelerating. He was treated at an emergency room for injuries to the back, head, and around the chest/shoulder area. The vehicle was severely damaged. The current mileage was unknown. The failure mileage was 49,604. See also odi 10312469
Project: the federal safety agency hotline center case: toyota accelerators case number: 202302 date: 11/04/2009 time: 17:57:22 creation date: 11/04/2009 creation time: 09:48:50 from: adrienne witherspoon comments: I own a 2004 toyota camry and there is another accelerator safety problem that needs to be investigated also. Within the last 6 months, I paid nearly $700 to replace the accelerator sensor in my car because while driving the accelerator would not allow me to control the speed. I would try to increase speed and could not. You can check my repair record at mark jacobson toyota in durham, nc. I have a friend with a 2005 toyota who recently paid over $1,000 to replace her accelerator at the toyota dealership in charleston, sc. For the same reason, a stiff or non-responsive accelerator while driving.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While approaching a parking space, the vehicle accelerated without intention. Consequently the vehicle crashed into a wall. The accelerator pedal was stuck, so the engine continued to rev. The bumper and the front-end of vehicle was damaged. The warranty company towed the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The technician concluded that the floor-mats caused the failure. He then added that this was a common failure with his model type. However he speculated that the technician incorrectly diagnosed the vehicle, because the floor-mats were very far away from the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was then towed to his mechanic, and repaired at an expense of $1200.00.the failure mileage was 55000. The current mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While driving the vehicle stalled four times without any prior warnings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the throttle body assembly failed. The dealer replaced the throttle body assembly. The failure and current mileages were 32,000.
Two (2) separate incidents: both times, accelerator stuck and car had to be put into neutral and brake pedal and parking brake used to stop vehicle. Definitely nothing stuck on/under accelerator either time. Had to turn off the engine asap to stop the engine from racing to very high rpms. 1. Happened first when parallel parking the car. Speed < 5mph. Approx may, 2007. Clear weather. Approx 60 degrees. Happened again when car was restarted immediately. Car was parked for several hours. Started and operated ok when restarted after this break. 2. Happened again when approaching a stop sign from about 45 MPH. Approx sept, 2008. Partly cloudy weather. No rain. Approx 60 degrees. Car was then parked for several hours. Operated ok when restarted after this break. Not sure of exact dates but it could be reconstructed from dealer records, if necessary. Took to two separate toyota dealers and was told by each: "...nothing wrong with car". "can't duplicate the problem." "keep an eye on it..."
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. The contact was traveling in a parking lot at less than 1 MPH. There was slight pressure applied to the accelerator pedal; followed by an unintended increase in acceleration. After a few minutes pressure was applied to the brake pedal with force and the vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into a tree. The police and ambulance were not notified. The driver sustained injury to the left knee. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from the scene with caution. An auto body collision mechanic stated that there were damages to the front end of the vehicle with an estimated repair cost of $500.00. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 30,000. The current mileages was 43,000.
Driving 2004 toytoa camry when sudden acceleration occurred and vehicle ran into a senior center building. No one was killed, but the car has major damage.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry 4-cylinder vehicle which was purchased in 2004. While driving speeds of less than 2 MPH there was an unexpected surge at 3,000 rpms, the vehicle rapidly accelerated and the contact almost crashed into the garage. An independent mechanic stated that there was a faulty computer chip in the gas pedal. The computer chip was replaced at the owner's expense for $750. The manufacturer advised the contact that they would call him back after they spoke with management. The failure and current mileages were approximately 26,000. The consumer stated during testing of the vehicle to determine the cause of the unintended acceleration, the drivers floor mat was in the trunk of the vehicle. The entire gas pedal assembly was replaced as a unit with the computer chip/sensor attached. Updated 10/23/09
2004 camry VIN experienced unintended acceleration (surging) after applying brake to come to full stop. I examined the position of my feet after stopping, and turning off ignition to cancel surging. Left foot was on footrest in driver footwell. Right foot was on brake. This is the second instance of unintended acceleration in approximately three months. Mileage was 45960. No parts have been replaced yet. I will contact a dealer to determine if there is a recall. Previous experience with intermittent problems have LED to "no diagnosis" by dealerships.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal lightly and the vehicle accelerated abnormally. Three months later, the failure recurred and the contact crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle sustained moderate damage, but there were no injuries. A police report was filed. The dealer stated that the sensor on the accelerator pedal was the cause of the failure. The sensor was replaced. The manufacturer offered a verbal apology, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 54,000 and current mileage was 63,000. Updated 03-30-09 *bf updated 03/31/09
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While driving 2 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle crashed into the curb and a wall. The vehicle was moderately damaged. The contact called the manufacturer and is waiting to have the vehicle inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 40,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. On april 4, 2008, the contact heard a rattling sound coming from the vehicle while approaching a stop. The vehicle surged forward and the power steering and brakes locked. The vehicle then sped across the street, grazed a retaining wall, and struck a fence in someone's backyard. The vehicle also grazed another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries and was rushed to the hospital. She stated that she experienced a milder incident of surging before, but she had more control over the vehicle in the first few months after purchasing it in april of 2007. A police report was filed. The contact had not yet notified toyota. The current mileage was 47,000 and failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 04/23/08
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. In an attempt to park the vehicle, it surged forward and struck a post. The contact placed her foot on the brake pedal, shifted into reverse, and released the brake when the vehicle accelerated backwards, sideswiped a vehicle, jumped a curve, and struck another vehicle before coming to a stop. The front passenger sustained head injuries and the vehicle sustained approximately $9,000 worth of damages. A police report was filed. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 45,000.
Pulling into a parking slot, I hit the brake but it caught the gas pedal causing the vehicle to accelerate. Only the balcony wall of the parking stopped the car. The accident resulted in the sprain of my neck and a $3000 damage to the vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. The consumer stated when she attempted to park the vehicle with her foot on the brake, suddenly the vehicle accelerated without warning and crashed into a plate glass window of a business and through the building . The tires were still spinning after the crash. An insurance claim was filed. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 38,110. Updated 10/03/04 *tr the consumer stated she never took her foot off the brake. Updated 06/15/10.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While leaving from a car wash, the vehicle surged uncontrollably. The contact attempted to apply the brakes and crashed into a fence. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was repaired by a mechanic. The entire passenger side of the vehicle and the front bumper had to be replaced and a wheel alignment was performed. The mechanic replaced a light body size molding. The powertrain, speed, valid VIN, and dealer information were unavailable. The current mileage was 9,980 and failure mileage was 7,346.
Tl*- the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. While coming out of the car wash and switching the position gear from neutral to drive the vehicle accelerated to almost 50 MPH for about 20-30 seconds, causing it to crash into a pole. The contact tried to apply the brake, but could not stop the vehicle. Contact can provide pictures if needed. The current and failure mileage were both 26,190.*ak the consumer stated that the vehicle was taken into performance and repaired. The vehicle would shake and veer to the right. Performance dodge picked up vehicle for a 2nd repair and informed the consumer that a damp mount on right side of the vehicle was missing. The vehicle was delivered to consumer on 4/27/07 but consumer is still fearful to drive the vehicle. Updated 05/13/07
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 MPH in the rain, the accelerator pedal became stuck, raising the vehicle's speed, and causing it to collide with 3 other vehicles. It was towed to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the problem. Updated 12/28/06.
The vehicle is a 2004 toyota camry. On four separate occasions, the vehicle surged when the driver depressed the brake pedal without depressing the accelerator pedal. The toyota dealer inspected the vehicle and reported no problems.
My mother and friend started out for church, the friend had come to pick her up when the 2004 toyota camry with less than 3000 miles on it was having difficulty shifting into reverse, then when she shifted into drive the car accelerated uncontrollably est speed on 80 - 92 mile a hour in less than 250 ft when the car hit a mobile home. They hit so hard it moved double wide almost a foot. Killing my mother the passenger and injury to her friend the driver. No air bag deployed and when toyota was contacted they refused to speck to us. Attorneys have said that toyota is so big, not cost affective....so I watch and in two years there are many many more now....how many more have to die before something is done. See also 10074472. *dsy
I was entering a parking space. My toyota camry (2004), had a surge of acceleration while I was depressing the brake. It would not stop causing my vehicle to lunge forward through a parking sign and a cement curve. The air bags failed to deploy at the time to crash.
Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 25 MPH on a city street, the vehicle suddenly lurched forward without warning. The contact engaged the emergency brake and placed the vehicle in park which stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who determined the floor mat was pressed against the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop that was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was not notified. Updated 10/6/2006 - when applying the brakes to make a left turn, the car lurched forward and started accelerating. The vehicle continued to accelerate up to 50 MPH. When applying the brake pedal nothing happened. When putting the car in park nothing happened. When applying the emergency brake the car started to slow down. The vehicle continued accelerating on it's own for another five hundred feet. The tow truck operator arrived and check the floor mats, noting there was nothing wrong with the floor mat's positioning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the floor mat became stuck under the accelerator. The dealer trimmed the carpet. *nm updated 10/26/11
Dt*: the contact stated while inside of a public parking garage the vehicle surged forward crashing into three poles and a ticket machine. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem. Updated 8/14/2006 - the impact caused whiplash and pain in the consumer's neck. This problem has occurred before and resulted in an accident. The consumer believes the pedals may be too close together causing him to hit them simultaneously while braking. The consume believes the head rest are too low to prevent whiplash.
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's accelerator pedal stuck at 30 MPH while backing up into a parking space at a service station. The contact applied the brakes, but the acceleration continued. The contact stomped on the brakes, and accidently slipped off the brakes onto the accelerator before impact. The vehicle's rear end slammed into a building and the driver was injured. There was over $6000 damage to the vehicle.
Dt*: the contact stated while turning into the driveway at 10 MPH the vehicle surged forward jumped the curb and crashed into several scrubs. This incident occurred without prior warning. There was pre impact braking. Seat belts were in use however injuries were sustained. The vehicle was inspected by the insurance company prior to being towed to an independent auto shop for repairs. The vehicle had major damage to the front end and the mechanic was unable to determine what caused this incident. The manufacturer was alerted.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle accelerated out of control 3 times when pulling into a parking space. The consumer neve rhit anothe rperson or car. She lid in a retirement home with others who park in a crowded lot. The contact believed that a defect caused these three incidents. Updated 06/01/2006. *ak
I own a 2004 camry se with the 3.3 liter v6. Ever since we purchased this car we have put up with a terrible hesitation in throttle response. Many times we have nearly been hit by other cars while pulling into the flow of traffic. I have taken it to the dealership and spoken with the manager as well as met with the regional toyota rep. They both acknowledged that this is an issue but offered no resolution.
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