when accelerating the car jerk before riding smooth
2010 Toyota Camry acceleration problems
167 complaints (28% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 5,000. 54 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 167
- of this car's complaints
- 28%
- typical mileage
- 5,000
- crashes
- 54
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Accelerator pedal30
- Cruise control2
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 2010 Toyota Camry acceleration
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010 highlander, model year 2008-2010 sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 tundra vehicles. Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without A/C) when the pedal assembly is cold, the friction when the accelerator pedal is operated may increase, which may result in the accelerator pedal becoming harder to depress, slower to return, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position.
- Risk
- The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. Gm will notify owners for the pontiac vibe please see 10v‑018. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on february 5, 2010 and will be completed on march 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 10V017000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
- Risk
- A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do not want the new ones. Additionally, software modifications will be installed on camry, avalon and lexus es 350, is 350 and is 250 models that will ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event both brake and accelerator pedals are applied. Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331, lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.
Recall number 09V388000 · Recall details
What 2010 Toyota Camry owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota camry. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration causing the driver to loose control of the steering and crash into a metal fence. During the crash the driver sustained a neck injury. No police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Toyota camry 2010, was driven to dentist office parking lot. While parking the brake was pressed to bring it to a standstill. However, it suddenly accelerated and leaped forward and smashed against an immovable wall in front. All this while the wheel kept on spinning uncontrollably. Front of car is badly mauled depicting the uncalled for momentum. Glad that there was a wall as this aborted the fearsome craze. Driver badly shaken with moderate injury. Never exprienced this before.
When rusuming speed control to set speed, it goes 5 to ten MPH over before going to set speed.
On my morning commute I had to initiate a fast acceleration by depressing the accelerator pedal fully to gain speed and upon taking my foot off the pedal I noticed it remained depressed fully and continued to accelerate. This situation had happened a year prior in a similar case where I had put "the pedal to the metal" and the accelerator pedal stuck to the floor. Slamming on the brakes allowed the accelerator to disengage and operate as normal. The instance today occurred on a city street while driving straight; max acceleration was engaged at around 5mph and my top speed reached 40mph before I was able to regain control of the accelerator pedal.
Ever since I have owned this car I've noticed the accelerator and brakes are extremely touch and impossible to accelerate smoothly from a stop. The brakes are also extremely touchy so it's hard to come to a smooth stop without jerking. I have never had a problem like this and after reading all the complaints about about the accelerator and brakes I'm very worried that my car will eventually cause an accident. I would like to know if the people who had accidents or near accidents had this problem before the car went out of control. When using speed control it will always blink and have to be turned off and on
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota camry. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle was slow to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, while in first gear, the vehicle independently shifted into second and third gears and made an abnormal vibrating sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
2010 toyota camry. Consumer writes in regards to unintended acceleration. *ld the consumer stated the unintended acceleration caused a crash involving three cars.
I applied the brakes slowly as I was driving on the highway moving about 25 MPH and instead of slowing down, the car accelerated--it jolted forward! I stepped on the brakes harder. This happened twice on one drive--I almost hit an 18 wheeler. Is there something I should do? I'm not sure if it is safe to drive.
While attempting to park my vehicle on april 20, 2017, my car surged forward and did not slow down when brakes were applied. I hit another parked vehicle and did considerable damage to that vehicle as well as to the front end of my car. Over $6,000 worth of damage was done to my car alone. On sept. 7, 2017, again while trying to park my car, I was advancing very slowly and pressing very lightly on the accelerator pedal when the car surged forward very quickly. I tried with great force to apply the brake so as not to hit any other vehicles near me. Luckily, I was able to get the car to stop but was frightened to death. The accelerator pedal did not respond appropriately to the little pressure I applied when attempting to part the car in both instances.
Questions about the 2010 Toyota Camry acceleration
Does the 2010 Toyota Camry have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 167 complaints about the acceleration of the 2010 Toyota Camry, 28% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2010 Toyota Camry acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 5,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Toyota Camry acceleration?
Yes, 2 recalls: 10V017000, 09V388000. 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 2010 Toyota Camry problems
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