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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
134 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
49 / 6
Average Mileage:
38,556 miles

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2002 Toyota Camry Owner Comments (Page 10 of 13)

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problem #63

Jun 012004

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,602 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

1.) soon after purchase of car, probably in may or June of 2002, I began to park in space at target on sawmill road in columbus Ohio, with foot on brake pedal. Car suddenly surged forward and struck rear bumper of pickup truck. No personal injuries or damage to car or truck. 2.) on 5-9-04 surge occurred while driving slowly, looking at condominiums, with foot on brake pedal. No crash, no injuries, no damages to car. 3.) on 6-1-04, I entered parking space on side of cvs pharmacy,1885 w henderson rd., upper arlington, oh 43220, with foot on brake pedal. Car suddenly surged forward even with brake applied and struck concrete column. No injuries or mechanical damage, but front bumper was dented and scratched. Took car to tansky sawmill Toyota, but they could not find or duplcate the surge. They checked brakes, and there were no problems. See voq 10075107 (duplicate).

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #62

May 282004

Camry 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 19,000 miles
Toyota Camry 2002 was parked. When I put the gear into drive, w/ foot only on brake, it surged forward, crashing the car through the common garage wall which separates two patio homes. I was thrown forward as the car went through the wall, hitting the car in the other garage which was pushed backwards into the other garage door. Both cars had to repaired, a new garage wall and garage door will need to be replaced. Luckily, no one was killed. I haven't taken the car to my Toyota dealer as it had to be towed away and I am sure they will not find any fault in the car even though ntsa has supported that this car make and model has had incidents of this surging occurring. The cost of the repair will be 50% of what the blue book states it will be worth when I sell it. I need information and your support in this cause.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #61

May 122004

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,000 miles
While at a stop, the vehicle jerked forward. The consumer was a T a red light, when the light turned green, upon acceleration the engine made a roaring sound and lurched forward.

- East Brunswick, NJ, USA

problem #60

Apr 092004

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,849 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle accelerated upon parking near a stop with foot off accelerator and on brake pedal. Please provide any additional information. Vehicle hit an unoccupied vehicle.

- Columbia, IL, USA

problem #59

May 142004

Camry 6-cyl

  • miles
I am attorney for a victim in a coma and in intensive care. Her vehicle was struck by a Toyota Camry 2002 driven by a 68 year old lady. Camry vehicle was parked, and then crashed into a storefront after going forward. Backed into traffic 40 feet away, struck vehicles, and went forward again killing pedestrian as well. Case under investigation. Recent accident. Previous reports of sudden acceleration. All Camry should be recalled before more loss of life. Possible power train/automatic transmission problems. Updated 03/05/10 update 9/21/2011

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #58

May 202004

(reported on)

Camry

  • 13,000 miles
Consumer complained about a sudden acceleration problem. While parking into a space at a school vehicle surged and lunged forward while consumer's foot was still on the brakes.

- Syosset, NY, USA

problem #57

May 182004

Camry 4-cyl

  • 22,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When vehicle is engaged in reverse it accelerates.

- Frederick, MD, USA

problem #56

May 182004

Camry 4-cyl

  • miles
While idling in traffic, and the brake pedal applied, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. This caused the driver to slam the gear shift in park in order to stop the vehicle. The mechanic informed the driver that the problem could not be duplicated. Please fill in additional information. Updated 7/5/12 the consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 08/13/12

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #55

Sep 042003

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Makia cafua, driving her 2002 Toyota Camry. Was entering I-93 at exit 39 at 5:30 in the morning when her car suddenly shot across three lanes of travel and was hit, broad side, by another vehicle traveling in the high speed (3rd) lane. Traffic at the time of the accident was light. It is believed that the Camry experienced an un-commanded acceleration causing the driver to lose control resulting in the accident and her death. The Camry has been stored since the accident and no changes have been made to its post accident condition. Vehicle is available for inpection/testing by NHTSA. Updated 03/05/10 updated 06/25/10 updated 9/21/2011

- Boston, MA, USA

problem #54

Mar 272004

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 23,669 miles
Vehicle accelerated when in reverse, as a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree and mailbox. See voq 10073601. Updated 7/5/12 the consumer no longer owns the vehicle. Updated 08/23/12

- Mascot, TN, USA

problem #53

Apr 032003

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 23,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While parked, the vehicle accelerated backwards. As a result, the vehicle collided into a tree. The cause of incident has yet to be determined. The consumer attempted to move out of the parking space. As the consumers foot was on the brake and the vehicle was placed in reverse, the vehicle shot back and hit a tree.

- Manorville, NY, USA

problem #52

Apr 282004

(reported on)

Camry

  • 8,100 miles
Consumer left vehicle after shifting into park, with motor running. Opened garage door, and then reentered vehicle, shifted out of park with foot on the brakes and vehicle suddenly surged forward into garage. Had not placed foot on accelerator pedal when it had happened. This sudden acceleration occurred once before. Had surging problem repaired in March, 2004. Submitted a previous complaint 10062956, and was informed to resubmit complaint to the hot line from NHTSA's engineer - S. young.

- Munising, MI, USA

problem #51

Apr 242004

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I began to back out of my parking spot when the car suddenly accelerated. I was unable to regain control of the vehicle until it had struck another car, causing damage to my rear fender. Fortunately, there was no damage to the other car. This has happened one other time about 6 months ago when I was backing out of my garage. No damage was sustained at that time.

- Fall River, MA, USA

problem #50

Nov 182003

Camry 4-cyl

  • 19,000 miles
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle accelerated. The consumer put the vehicle in neutral to slow it down, but to no avail. This problem has happened three times with this particular vehicle. The dealer has examined the vehicle and could not find the cause of the problem.

- Whiting, NJ, USA

problem #49

Mar 102004

Camry

  • miles
While parking vehicle lunged forward and hit two parked vehicles in the parking lot. Dealership was contacted. See 10080050.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #48

Apr 062004

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle suddenly accelerates while driving. The steering wheel also felt loose while driving. The dealer inspected the vehicle several times but found no problems. At a stop light, the brake pedal goes down towards the floor. The vehicle remains stationary and the brakes always stop the car. Dsy the consumer's vehicle is still experiencing sudden acceleration.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #47

Mar 122004

Camry

  • miles
When driving at an undetermined speed vehicle surged forward. Consumer took vehicle back to the dealership.

- Randallstown, MD, USA

problem #46

Mar 302004

Camry 6-cyl

  • miles
While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor and vehicle suddenly accelerated. This caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and hit another vehicle. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.

- Manchester, NJ, USA

problem #45

Mar 142004

Camry 4-cyl

  • miles
When driving at 12 mph vehicle surged forward. This caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and hit five parked vehicles in the parking lot head on before stopping. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. See voq 10083277.

- Tamarac, FL, USA

problem #44

Mar 092004

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 39,056 miles
While backing out of the driveway, the vehicle surged uncontrollably, as a result the vehicle crashed into a fence. No report of injuries.

- Jamaica Plain, MA, USA

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