Three problems related to speed control cable have been reported for the 2001 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Toyota Camry based on all problems reported for the 2001 Camry.
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 65 mph the accelerator pedal became stuck in a depressed position. Heavy pressure was then applied to the brake pedal and he was able to lift the accelerator pedal out of the depressed position using his foot. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. It was then towed to an authorized dealer where he was told the accelerator cable fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 172,000 and the current mileage was 174,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact states she received a carfax report that stated the following could happen. "the front frame assembly has not been adequately welded. Fuel throttle linkage and control; the accelerator cable housing could be deformed at the cruise control at the actuator to the throttle body. The inner accelerator inner cable could veer away and eventually break this could allow the throttle to return to the idle or remain in its most recent position regardless of accelerator pedal operation increasing the risk of a crash. " none of these symptoms apply to her vehicle at this time.
While traveling between 55 and 65 mph a vibration occurs in vehicle under normal operation. Dealership could not duplicate problem, and could not assist consumer. During the week of June 11th, accelerator stuck while vehicle was in operation. Dealership again stated they could not find anything wrong with vehicle. Consumer noticed cruise control was not working properly shortly after purchase, it would cut in and out and jerk vehicle, dealer adjusted terminal of jumper switch wire to ensure good contact and adjusted cable of the cruise control a couple months later, now consumer experiences problems with the accelerator sticking without the cruise control turned on, cruise is still experiencing problems while on, rpms are running high while at stops, and accelerator is sticking. While applying brakes when they are heated up, they get hard and cause vehicle to vibrate.