2005 Toyota Camry transmission problems

Filed Jul 24, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 240,000 miles · VA · crash · 2 injuries

I, robert, was sitting in the car when my wife came out of the store and got into it. I put my foot on the brake and started the car. It took off at a very high rate of speed. The car lunged ahead and steadily picked up speed. The car hit a lady walking with her groceries, then hit a parked vehicle and pushed it into another vehicle. The air bag never deployed. The brakes would not work. The only thing that made it stop was that it hit a large SUV. My wife did not have time to fasten her seat belt, thus sustaining injuries. It all happened in a matter of seconds. There was a police report filed. I was not charged with the accident. I purchased the vehicle on may 24, 2017 at a public auction in washington, dc. That means that these vehicles are still being sold as if there is not a problem with them. The vehicle had about 240,000 miles when I purchased it. When we checked the internet, we found that there were hundreds of complaints. Beware!!!

Filed Jun 23, 2017 · Transmission · 300 miles · NV

Bought camry 05 new and had intermittent vibration in the front . Have had all most all front end replaced, motor and tran mounts, cv drive lines .bearing,etc . I had the car down at the toyota dealer many time over the years they could not find any thing bad ... I my self checked out for lose parts found nothing till I moved left side cv drive line and I could move the drive line up and down and around that goes into the transfer-case. I made a appointment again to the toyota dealer and had the shop foreman look a this movement..he said this was normal and moves less then most 05 camrys. This vibration happen at 40 and up.

Filed Jan 19, 2017 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 67,000 miles · CA

Lag time on accelerating, also when coming to a stop does not downshift smoothly and properly, rather it stutters and clunks. This has been an ongoing problem for years. The vehicle is stationary as well as in motion at any speed there is a hesitation before accelerating. Stopping the vehicle fails to down shift in a smooth decline of gears. Possible electronic problem with the breaking ! Possible electronic accelerator unit !

Filed Jun 6, 2016 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · MI · crash

While switching lanes from left to right at a stoplight about 10 feet behind the car in front, as I took my foot off the brake the car suddenly, unexpectedly accelerated and my front driver's side hit the rear passenger side of the car in front of me. We have experienced this unanticipated acceleration at least 6-7 times in diverse circumstances.

Filed Oct 21, 2015 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 toyota camry. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration as if the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact held on to the steering wheel, crashed into a parked vehicle, and the vehicle continued to accelerate. While attempting to brake, it continued to accelerate. The contact had to crash the vehicle against the sidewalk and the only thing that stopped the vehicle was that the rim had no tire. The police department was present, but no police report was filed. The insurance company was notified of the crash. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer sent a third party company to investigate the crash and they found no evidence of manufacturing defect. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact also stated that the same failure occurred several times before. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 118,000 miles · KS · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. While reversing into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into two different vehicles and the curb. The contact mentioned that the transmission became stuck into second gear and the brakes failed. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, an abnormal noise emitted from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the overdrive was shifting too early. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · NJ · crash

While the car was in park, before turning off, it accelerated rapidly out of control. Driver was not immediately able to stop. A concrete slab and fence were crashed by the out of control automobile.

Filed Mar 30, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 90,000 miles · IL · crash

I had parked in a parking space and was going to open my drivers door to get out. I had my keys in my hand and was reaching over to get my purse. I suddenly realized I was not in my parking place and had rolled backwards (lot was on a slope) and had hit the restaurants garbage can. I discovered at that point that my car was not in park and the ignition was turned off. In further checking I now know I can remove my car keys at anytime. Engine running or turned off, car in park or not. It does not matter. I can be driving down the road and remove my keys.the safety factor of keys not coming out of the ignition unless the car is in park and turned off is not there. Date of incident is approximate but I can verify if needed with the insurance company as the restaurant put in a claim for the dent on their garbage can.

Filed Dec 17, 2013 · Airbags, Transmission · 205,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle was sitting idle when another vehicle crashed into the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The contact's vehicle was thrown forward, causing the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle and into a wall. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and head injuries and was transported to the hospital. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. There were no further injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the incident. The failure mileage was 205,000. Updated 02/19/14*lj the consumer stated that the vehicle would intermittently not be able to shift out of park. Updated 2/20/2013