2014 Toyota Camry: sudden loss of power

Filed May 6, 2026 · Transmission · NC

The torque converter is malfunctioning. This malfunction can damage the entire transmission by releasing metal debris into the transmission system due to severe shuddering. If the torque converter fails while driving, I could lose acceleration power and potentially lose power steering assist and brake assist if the engine stalls, making the vehicle significantly harder to control. This creates a serious safety risk, especially at highway speeds where a sudden loss of power could increase the risk of a collision. The torque converter was previously subject to a recall, but the recall has since expired. The issue has been reproduced and documented by an independent service provider. Although no warning lights appear on the dashboard, the vehicle consistently shows symptoms associated with torque converter failure, including: * Intense shuddering * Loss of power during acceleration * Transmission slipping These symptoms indicate an ongoing and potentially dangerous drivetrain failure that poses a risk to driver and public safety.

Filed Mar 28, 2023 · Transmission · 114,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began to jerk, and the vehicle began to lose power causing the vehicle to decelerate. The brake pedal was depressed, and vehicle was veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but stated the warranty enhancement extension for recall expired last year. The failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Aug 30, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 45,000 miles · AZ

Having acceleration issues with my 2014 toyota camry se.the transmission hesitates and seems to lose power when accelerating. Whether I drive in town or freeway (I only commute 11 miles to work). This is especially problematic and downright scary when making left turns at intersections or changing lanes. I press on the gas and there is a significant delay.

Filed Jul 28, 2017 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MA

Having acceleration issues with my 2014 toyota camry.the transmission hesitates and seems to lose power when accelerating. Whether I drive on local roads or the highway. It keeps happening. I called the dealership today and reported it and they say it is a common issue reported by consumer and schedule me to bring it in next wednesday however I expressed my deep concern for my safety and my family.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Fuel system · 100 miles · VT

While driving (doesn't matter the speed) my car will suddenly lose power and want to stall,like it's not getting any gas.stepping on gas pedal does no good. Then it will suddenly kick back in and drive normal untill the next time it feels like doing it. The problem doesn't happen every day,just never know when it will happen.pretty scary when your on the interstate doing 65mph and your car wants to stall in middle of heavy traffic.I took my car to toyota dealer,they said they could find nothing wrong,that doesn't change the fact that this stalling problem is happening.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Electrical · 2,000 miles · FL

Driving on I-70 east of frederick, md up long hill when car lost power. Speed dropped from 75 to 50 MPH. I was in center lane and traffic was heavy. Narrowly avoided multi-car pileup while trying to work my way to shoulder. Nothing on dashboard indicated problem. No unusual odors or sounds. I had been driving about 4 hours when incident occurred. When I returned to florida 3 days later I took the car to the dealer for inspection and repair. They could not diagnose problem because no error codes appeared on their equipment and they could not replicate the problem because there are no hills in the area. Took car to a second dealer and got the same response. Dealer recommends 6 cylinder car. I have driven nothing but 4 cylinder cars for more than 30 years and have driven them from coast to coast including colorado, wyoming, montana and california. I never experienced this problem with any of the 4 cylinder cars on any terrain. There is no question that the car has a defect which could be a serious safety problem and the lack of diagnosis indicates to me a failure in their diagnostic equipment.

Filed Aug 24, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 600 miles · WA

I was traveling on a freeway at approximately 60 MPH. The vehicle abruptly lost power when I "stepped on the accelerator" to compensate for a slight upgrade on the freeway, and subsequently slowed to approximately 20 MPH, forcing me to pull onto the shoulder and stop the vehicle. The vehicle idled normally while parked on the shoulder; however, the vehicle had no power, would not accelerate above 20-25 MPH, and forced slow travel on the shoulder of the road in an attempt to reach the nearest off-ramp.. I was forced to travel along the shoulder of the freeway at approximately 20 MPH for two or three miles. Each time I attempted to "step on the gas" while traveling of the shoulder of the freeway, the engine would "stumble", appear to lose power, and force me to let up on the "gas." after traveling on the shoulder of the freeway for two to three miles, the vehicle abruptly regained power and allowed me to resume freeway travel at 55-60 MPH. Prior to the 24 august, 2014, incident on the freeway, the vehicle momentarily lost power when accelerating on a freeway on-ramp; however, the problem was only a momentary event that corrected itself in a few seconds.