2014 Toyota Camry: engine stalls while driving

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 24, 2026 · Transmission · 124,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle hesitated before jolting into the next gear. The contact stated that occasionally the vehicle almost stalled and was shuddering abnormally before shifting into the next gear. There was also an abnormal grinding sound coming from underneath the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that at a minimum, the torque converter needed to be replaced and the TCM needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · NC

The vehicle has a shudder at accelerating that will prevent proper acceleration. I had a few incidents where I needed to get out of a traffic situation that out me in danger and the vehicle almost stalled. I read about this shudder, Toyota das a warranty engagement notification-ZE5. However it was for 8 years and under 150000 miles. I am well under 150000 but just over 8 years.

Filed Dec 1, 2020 · Electrical · 93,000 miles · AL

2014 toyota camry se ..I was driving down the road and turned on my lights , as I did the entire dash lit up and the car almost stalled , got home and noticed my key fob wouldn't lock the doors , got back in to start it and it did nothing , no power to anything . I waited a few and then it started right up but the clock and radio had to reset , clicking noise on right side after car was off , backed up and power steering stopped . Mechanic couldn't duplicate the issue after a month , got the car back and it worked fine until this morning , wouldn't start , then started and the power steering light came on and the car sputtered as I turned on the lights , now there's no power to the car at all ( key fob doesn't work, won't turn over ) when this happens the radio goes off and back on and the clock stops working

Filed Mar 6, 2020 · Airbags, Fuel system · 130,000 miles · TX

When I accelerate, hesitation and stalling occur. Feels as if the transmission is slipping. It interferes with my driving severely.

Filed Oct 15, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 92,000 miles · VA

Car stalls sometimes but hesitate every time I drive on streets with low speed limit. While accelerating from a stop sign or slow traffic flow, car hesitates for 2-3 seconds and then its fine. But this happens every time. On highway speed, it doesn't hesitate or stall unless I come to a stop and then try to accelerate.

Filed Sep 10, 2019 · 78,000 miles · VA

While car was going 30-35mph, I had to slow down due to traffic. Letting go of the accelerator was fine, but when I pressed the accelerator again, car stalled under low RPM for 2-3 seconds. This happened back in may and it was just sometimes. But now it's been happening everyday on low speeds and low RPM. Idling is fine, car is always in operating temperature when stalling happens (so I know this is not related to cold engine). I called toyota and they're not sure what could cause it.

Filed Jan 24, 2019 · Airbags, Body · AR · crash

The car had been given us stall peoblems for quite a while.the toyota place could not duplicate the events.on feb 2 1918 my wife drove over to my daughters house .she pull into yard,and when she applied the brake about 30 feet from house,the car exceletrated into house wide open.she said when she applied brake it went all the way to the floor.all airbags deployed.the house was damaged,knocking out the floor joist.she had pulled into house at 113 ida st.hot springs ar.the house sits about 50 feet from street.since the accident she is having memory problems.the vehicle was declared total loss.we purchased a 2017 toyota camry le,with about the same miles on it.we are having the same stall problems with it.if you stop the pull out and turn into traffic,sometimes it will stall1 to 3 seconds.we are deeply worried about getting hit by oncomming drivers..

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Transmission · 1 miles · CA

My car stalls then shifts or while driving it will shift gears slowing down then speeding up there is something wrong with the transmition. I am afraid to drive it as it can stall and I could get hit. I see there are a lot of complains on this some issue why has it not been recalled my car is a 2014 camry I take good care of my car. But, I don't think that customers need to be paying for something that is clearly a factory issue I just had my transmition services less that 4 months ago and this started 2 weeks ago what can we as consumers due?? To get this resolved do people have to die to get this issue fixed?

Filed Apr 16, 2018 · 1,500 miles · AL

My 2014 camry stalls when I stop and try to inter traffic. It does this very often. I reported this to mckinnion toyato in clantion al. They say they can't get it to do this.I am scared to drive this car, it is going to get me or someone killedif this is not corrected. I am going back to them tomorrow.if they don't fix this I willgo to my lawyer and inform if I get in an accidentbecause of this condition. So he can take action against toyato

Filed Aug 17, 2017 · Fuel system · 48,867 miles · NC

The engine 'stalls' or 'hesitates' when going into motion from a stopped or slow position, as in pulling out into traffic or turning on a side road. It is sporadic so I never know when it is going to happen. It has almost caused accidents on several occasions since the vehicle 'stops' instead of going faster. I have to take my foot off the gas and pat the gas a few times to get it moving again. This has been reported several times to my toyota dealership and they say everything is running correctly according to the computer. They suggested I bring it in when it happens, which I did several times, but since it is sporadic, it didn't happen for them. They keep saying there is nothing wrong. The mechanics shrug and say they have not heard of anyone else with this issue, but from reading this, I am not the only one. When an accident happens, let it be known now that I have made it public that there is indeed a problem with the car that they need to address. The car has been happening ever since I bought it new and happens several times a month to this day.

Filed Nov 6, 2016 · Acceleration, Suspension · RI

Car feels very sluggish like somebody is breaking all the time when accelerating it does not shift gears correctly. And feels like it is going to stall at times. I told them since the day I got the vehicle brand new off the lot that I felt this I only know what this feels like due to an issue I had my last car which was a nissan armada pathfinder 2004.