2013 Toyota Camry: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 23, 2023 · Transmission · MA

The transmission malfunctioned during acceleration. Toyota acknowledged the defect torque converter was used for 2012 - 2014 Camry. However, the manufacturer refused to repair or replace it because the car haven't been driven during COVID pandemic, and warranty expired. During the acceleration after traffic light or lane merging, the car would shudder, stall, jerk and shake. This could get others or myself killed because the car suddenly slows down or stops. The defect torque converter has been inspected and confirmed by a local Toyota dealer (Bernardi Toyota), but they refused to address voluntarily. There was no warning, or error prior to the failure. It happened suddenly from a few months ago, with ~100,000 miles. So basically, the manufacturer (Toyota) is aware that they sold a defect product, which could get someone killed, but refused to repair or replace it. They just hoped customers didn't drive the cars and let the time lapse, then they are off the hook. I am attaching the documents issued by Toyota, where they acknowledged the defect parts.

Filed Feb 23, 2021 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · VA

My car stalls every time I pull of from a red light or try to pick up speed after going slow and jerks at times. It's like the car is not changing gears

Filed Sep 15, 2020 · Acceleration · 40 miles · VA

Torque converter problem while in motion it's causing: slipping overheating contaminated transmission fluid shuddering increased stall speed unusual sounds

Filed Oct 8, 2019 · Acceleration, Transmission · 158,000 miles · CA

When vehicle stop and then accelerate, at aroud 2000rpm it stalls and RPM drops about to1800rpm then suddenly accelerate.

Filed Jun 9, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 77,071 miles · RI

For the last week my vehicle has been randomly stalling out intermittently. There have been no check engine lights, codes or other issues. On the morning of june 9th 2018 my vehicle continued accelerating without my foot on the pedal. It barely stopped causing me to go over a curb damaging bumper and brake caliper. I am not driving the vehicle and it cannot be looked at until june 13

Filed May 14, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 90,080 miles · CA

The steering wheel gets hard to move and appears that the electrical system turns off while driving, yet car continues going. But when this happens, steering wheel is hard to move and radio, a.c. Goes off while everything else is on motion and mainly while turning, it has happened multiple times. The first times about 2 years ago, but never again, then it started happening again this last 2 weeks. However, yesterday it happened more than 10 times in 1 hour, very scary. My husband took it yo the dealer las week and was told there is no recall yet, on the internet we found hundreds of cars camry reported with same problem. Is scary.

Filed Jul 4, 2016 · Transmission · 57,500 miles · CA

My car would stall and come to a stop unpredictably. It has happened when the car was in motion at low speeds and during turns. The car would stall and come to a stop. Sometimes it can be started after you shut down the engine, sometimes you have to try a couple times in order to start again. Toyota dealership was able to test and find stalling history but was not able to find to problem. They said they would test drive and try to duplicate the problem. After 2 weeks, they said they couldn't duplicate it and couldn't work on it any further and told me to take the car back. After taking the car back, 2 days later it stalled again and it was brought into another toyota dealership.

Filed Apr 17, 2016 · 66,000 miles · GA

When accelerating from a stop the vehicle will sometimes move about 10 feet and then hesitate for about 1 to 2 seconds. It will then accelerate normally. This happens all the time. The intermittent hesitation is very dangerous when trying to cross a busy intersection when the cross traffic is uncontrolled. This condition is dangerous and not normal. This is my family car and I use it transport my twin 9 year old daughter and scared this condition is going to cause an accident as it has already almost has as I was crossing an intersection it stalled and I was almost hit by oncoming cars. I love the car but I am scared for my family's life when using the car. It happens every time I drive the vehicle.

Filed Jun 22, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 3,508 miles · CA

I was traveling approximately 26mph into an intersection and my car started slowing down for no reason. As I entered the intersection, I started pushing down on the accelerator to get out of the way of the other ma 10/22/2015 cars trying to get through the intersection. As I kept pumping on the accelerator my transmission apparently down shifted into a lower gear and the car took off in a giant leap forward, almost broad siding the car that was passing in front of me. My car has continually stalled many times since then. I reported the problem to toyota where I bought the car, they said they had never heard of such a thing before. I'm not sure what to do now? Updated 10/26/2017

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Transmission · 13,000 miles · GA

On several occasions over the last month I have noticed the car stalls when you attempt to drive in reverse. Most recently it did the same thing while the car was in drive. Scheduled for car to go to dealer 8/29/14.

Filed Jun 28, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 2,500 miles · MO

New vehicle after a cold start refused to accelerate. It had 2/3 tank of fuel, brakes released,and no interference with the gas peddle. Vehicle would not accelerate past 15 MPH and would hesitate and stumble to the point of engine stall when pressure on gas peddle increased. Engine warning lights did not indicate a problem. Restarted engine several times on the way to dealer service shop. About two miles from the dealer, the problem seemed to resolve itself. Dealer service could not replicate problem as of this writing and will remain with them over this weekend in the hope that the source of the problem is found and resolved. Thankfully the lack of engine response developed while driving my subdivision streets and did not contribute to and accident. It is noted that there are similar complaints for this problem on 2013 camry,s listed by owners on the internet with no noted resolution.