2014 Toyota Camry: hesitation when accelerating

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 Jul 10, 2024 · Acceleration, Fuel system · CA

When leaving from a stop as I accelerate between 20-30 mph it hesitates and will not go. I have to take my foot off and put it back on to go.

Filed Apr 17, 2023 · Transmission · 92,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shaking and hesitating while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · SC

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. One time the vehicle accelerated to about 20 mph and then the engine rpm returned to idle. The accelerator was pushed to the floor and the rpm remained at idle. The accelerator was released and pushed down again. The vehicle accelerated normally. This happened only one time. The intermittent hesitation is very dangerous when trying to cross a busy intersection when the cross traffic is uncontrolled. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for the problem. The technician could not duplicate the condition. The U760E torque converter shudder recall upgrade was performed. This did not fix the problem. The service advisor said that the technician said that some transmission hesitation was normal. The service advisor also said there had been other complaints about this condition. This condition is dangerous and not normal.

Filed Sep 26, 2022 · Transmission · 54,873 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and accelerating to change lanes, the vehicle hesitated and the engine started shuddering. The contact stated that the failure had become constant. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The contact had driven the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,873.

Filed Apr 21, 2022 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

When my car takes off it hesitate to move and when it does it take off. Something In the tires pop when you drive

Filed Apr 14, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · AK

Hesitation between first and second gear, sputtering feeling

Filed Sep 29, 2020 · Seats · 31,000 miles · WI

When I first accelerate from a stopped position & accelerate the vehicle lags and hesitates before it will move forward. I have almost gotten hit by another vehicle more than once because the car wouldn't move fast enough to cut across traffic. September 1, 2017 was the first date I drove the vehicle on the road but it happens to this date as I'm accelerating.

Filed Sep 12, 2020 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · CA

I been having problems with the transmission torque converter for about 2 years with a check engine light on while driving between 25 mi and 55 mi ph, the wheels shake and hesitate to get control , any recalls on that?

Filed Apr 30, 2020 · Fuel system · 750 miles · MO

I have experienced a hesitation on my 2014 toyota camry from the very beginning. Service department said it was down shifting - it isn't. My car hesitates from a complete stop, or while trying to accelerate while driving (merging onto a hwy or trying to pass a vehicle). This happens at any speed. I never know when it will happen. Very dangerous!

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 Jan 3, 2020 · Transmission · 115,010 miles · CA

During acceleration from 0 MPH between speeds of 10mph and 40mph the vehicle hesitates when changing from 1st to second gear. During this hesitation, the vehicle acts very similar to a manual transmission. After about 2-3 seconds the vehicles transmission engages the gear and acts continues on as if nothing is wrong.