general problems of the 2001 Toyota Camry

I do not feel engine braking effect when I apply brake instead I have to press brake hard to hold until engine idles. It is a serious issue in older cars. My car has 153000 miles.

Problem: unintended acceleration, air conditioner operating. Incident scenario: approaching driveway, stopped to allow pedestrian to pass. Resumed low speed turn into driveway, abrupt acceleration of vehicle, launching vehicle over granite curb and into nearby tree. Damage: passenger r. Front fender, passenger headlamp assy;lower control arm assy, front bumper cover, passenger wheel rim bent, tire deflated. Unintended vehicle acceleration is a serious safety defect and can occur when the idle air control valve is defective or is provided incorrect engine rpm signal from engine control computer causing sudden vehicle acceleration.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while leaving a parking space with the brake pedal depressed, the transmission was shifted out of park and the vehicle jumped and sped forward at approximately 50 mph. The brake pedal was depressed and sank to the floorboard. The vehicle was shifted into neutral and crashed into a snow bank. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure was 160,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Camry. The contact attempted to shift the gear lever from drive to park but when the brake was depressed, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact was unable to decelerate and crashed into an unoccupied parked vehicle. A police report was filed. There was no personal injury. The vehicle had not been repaired and sustained damage to the front end bumper. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

The gas pedal in my two thousand one (2001) Toyota Camry sticks. It locks and fails to accelerate once I let up off the gas upon reaching maximum speed then need to give gas to maintain acceptable speed seconds later. Equally it fails to accelerate when idling in stop-and-go traffic and needs to pick up speed as traffic begins to moves. It's always been like that and fortunately never locked in undesired acceleration. Please consider how the mechanics of that problem relates to the current Toyota gas pedal problems, if at all. I don't want anything from NHTSA or Toyota as I look forward to getting another car due to the vehicle's expensive emissions failure rather than gas pedal issues. You are however welcome to access my vehicle if it could help in looking into the history of what's really going on with gas pedals.

2001 Toyota solara with 147000 miles. Gas pedal has a catch in it when it is all the way back, or returned. When you go to press down, it won't go down and feels like it is catching on something. It will suddenly release causing some over acceleration. Our local dealer says this is not part of the Toyota recall and it will cost $35. 00 to clean it up to fix. If someone would like to look at it before it's fixed let me know.

Sticking accelerator on 2001 Toyota Camry.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Camry ce/le/xle. While driving at speeds of less than 50 mph, there was a loud roar in the engine and the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warning. The vehicle accelerated to speeds of 70 mph. The contact attempted to depress the brakes but they would not engage which caused the vehicle to crash into a house. The police were called and a report was filed. There were no injuries. Repairs were made at the owner's expense. There were no additional failures, to date. The current and failure mileages were under 101,301. The VIN was not accepted.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Camry. While in a drive-thru establishment he applied pressure to the brake pedal and then the vehicle accelerated without intention. As a consequence he crashed into a brick wall. He was moderately injured. The fire department and police were called to the scene. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The failure and current mileages were 68,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Camry ce. The contact stated that while lightly depressing the accelerator pedal moving from a traffic stop, the vehicle jerked forward and the engine exhibited higher than normal rpms. On a separate occasion, while driving at speeds of 40 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lunged forward and began jerking violently. The contact stated that the feeling was similar to drag racing a vehicle. The passenger suffered minor injuries to his neck from the violent jerking motion. The vehicle was not inspected by the dealer. The contact stated that the weather was not a factor. The approximate failure mileage was 55,700 and the current mileage was 55,928. Updated 05/12/10.

This vehicle was involved in a fatal crash in which a passenger was killed. Based upon a crash reconstruction analysis, the vehicle was traveling in excess of 100 mph when the driver lost directional control and struck the back of another vehicle. Although no current recalls exist for this particular vehicle in regards to vehicle speed control issues, we are interested in having it investigated in light of the recent Toyota recalls with other model years. The unusually high speed of this vehicle does not appear consistent with the circumstances surrounding the crash. The vehicle is available for examination if needed.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota solara. The contact stated when entering a parking space she experienced unintended vehicle acceleration. As a consequence, she crashed into concrete wall. Her vehicle received $3800. 00 worth of damage. The cause of the failure was because of an interference of the accelerator pedal and the floor mat. The failure and current mileages were unknown. Updated 10/26/09. Updated 10/26/09.

Sticky gas pedal, 2001 Toyota Camry le: car does not move until the gas pedal is pressed hard.

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Toyota camary. The contact stated that there was a random progressing failure in which the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the brake pedal was hard to depress, the steering wheel was tight and the gear had to be changed to neutral each time the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were not able to replicate and diagnose the failure. The contact indicated that the failure continued, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated they need to diagnose the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures from the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was less than 40,000. Dyd.

On November 4, 2008 as I was attempting to park my car at the williamsburg, va post office and was about 2/3 of the way into the parking spot with my foot on the brake, the engine roared, the car accelerated, jumped the curb and hit the side of the brick building. Fortunately there were no pedestrians in my path. We had the car towed to casey Toyota in williamsburg where they inspected the brakes and found that they were working properly. We then requested that Toyota send a representative to inspect the car to determine what might have caused this accident. The inspector's report states that he found nothing wrong with the car. (this of course all took place prior to the recent recalls). We incurred expenses totaling over $600. Because of this accident. Since we felt this car was unsafe to drive, we decided to trade it in and had to accept a reduced trade-in because it was involved in an accident and also incurred great expense in purchasing a new car. Research has shown that this was not an isolated incident as the recent recalls have shown.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Camry. While driving into a parking space at approximately 5 mph the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into another vehicle. The crash caused damage to the front drivers side of the vehicle and damage to the other vehicle involved. Both vehicles were repaired and covered by the contacts insurance company. There were no injuries. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 5 mph into a parking space, the vehicle surged forward and jumped the curb. The contact crashed into a pole without warning. There were no injuries. The current and failure mileages were 126,500.

On 4/1/08, in the morning, on wet roads, I was driving my '01 Toyota solara and needed to stop short in traffic. I had both feet on the brakes, the anti-lock brakes never kicked in, nor did the car slow down. I had rear ended a Toyota sequoia. I had mentioned to the other driver that the car would not stop. I had also told the police officer the same. My Toyota solara was totaled. Convinced there was something wrong with the brakes, I had the car towed to a mechanic to have the brakes checked out, and nothing was wrong. Only after hearing the recent woes of other Toyotas' with the sticking accelerator, did it finally click and make sense. This is why the anti-lock brakes did not engage and why the car did not slow down. The reason I am reporting this now is because I believe Toyota vehicles have had this problem for longer than the recalls lists suggest, and I believe more investigations should be done on the higher mileage vehicles.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota solara. While idling, the contact stated that the engine revved up to full rpm and went through four lanes of traffic. The contact struck one vehicle on the rear driver side. The contacts vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 88,000. Updated 02-25-08 the consumer stated the air bags failed to deploy. Updated 3/18/08 texas police report updated 03/18/08.

The first accident on 12/23/2006 was a big one. It was my first and only accident. It happened, medford, MA. I got into this accident when I was driving my 2001 Camry at less than 30 miles per hour in a local street/bridge, trying to turn to the left, there were no cars around, only 2 or 3 cars far away behind me. While I was turning, suddenly the 2001 Camry was out of control. I just could not slow down or stop the car, no matter what I did. It kept moving ahead. I turned the car to the left and then right. It hit the left and right curb of the street/bridge. My car was damaged very badly. Fortunately I was ok. I reported the accident to the massachusetts motor vehicle department and local police department, but I had no idea about what had happened. The only thing I could do at that time was to replace 4 tires and to replace the brake systems, besides fixing the body and the damaged engine. I spent more than $6000 to fix the car and six points was added into my car insurance. The second one in 2009 was similar to the one in 2006. It was very scary. There were a lot of cars around and it could be a huge one. My son was driven the same car, 2001 Camry to the church in chelmsford, MA on a Friday evening. I was sitting besides him. He was driving on the local street in less than 30 miles per hour and wanted turn to the right at an intersection. Suddenly he could not slow down or stop the car. He almost hit the car on the side street waiting for the green light. After that he still could not control the car, the car was moving and moving ahead, and finally the car was inactively stopped by a set of bush and a curb in a small parking lot. Again I had no idea what had happened at that time. But why was my 2001 Camry out of control? I am wondering what would happen if the incidence happens in a high way? my son or I might be killed! that is really scary!.

On 5/10/2006 while driving my 2001 Camry solara on a rural road I couldn't slow the car down, braking didn't help. I kept bearing to the right off the road because I was having a hard time controlling the car, car wanted to go towards the cars traveling in the opposite direction. Finally, I was able to get the car off the road, car spun out in gravel that was along the side of the road. Car did at least two full circles than popped some 10 feet where car hit telephone pole on its drivers side door. This was a great impact on my shoulders. At the time all I knew was that the car wouldn't slowdown even when braking. I know now and have for some years that the excelerator stuck on this vehicle. Sure enough not until a couple years after my accident Toyota came out with there excelerator problems. So I just thought it should be known that Toyota had these problems on there 2001 Camry's also because it happened to me. I saved some documention from this accident but I realize it's been some years ago.

While driving 31 mph the steering veered to the right and the vehicle accelerated without warning. As a result the consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided into a tree. No injuries reported. The cause had not been determined. Please provide additional information.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, proceeding to a traffic signal pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal, followed by an unintended lunge and increase of acceleration. The driver was able to continue normal operation after several attempts to the sticky accelerator pedal. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated that the accelerator assembly needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was not repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 30,000.

The brakes had to be pressed to the floor before the vehicle would stop. As a result, the vehicle continued to go through an intersection. On another occasion the consumer attempted to stop, but ended up rear ending another motorist and consequently there was 2,500 worth of damage to the consumes vehicle.

Driving north on us highway 101 in California at speed limit of 65 mph. Car speed increased on a curve, could not stop it and subsequently crashed into a barrier in the median.

On Thursday, may 9th, 2002 I was pulling into a parking spot in the parking lot of the jewel store at 40th street and harlem Ave. In stickney, IL. My speed at that time was 1 or 2 mph. About 3 or 4 feet from where I was to make a complete stop - the car suddenly made a loud "revving" noise and lurched forward - up over a curb, up a grassy embankment, knocked down two pine trees and sideswiped a 6' wooden fence before coming to a stop. My foot was on the brake as all this was happening, but the car wouldn't stop until stopped by the fence.

While turning into a parking space between two vehicles, the vehicle suddenly surged forward, jumped a curve, and hit another vehicle that was facing the consumers vehicle.

While driving, and upon coming to a complete stop vehicle continued to move, put in park and put emergency brake on before the vehicle came to a complete stop. Took vehicle to dealer, dealer found every thing normal consumer stated that on several occasions vehicle surges forward and accelerates after a complete stop.

I own a 2001 Toyota Camry solara, and my vehicle occasionally surges forward while stopped at a traffic light. This condition has occurred since I bought the car new in 2001. The car feels as if someone has lightly "bumped" it forward from behind.

While driving 55-60 mph in rain engine suddenly roared and vehicle slowed down to 25-30 mph on its own. Dealer could not find cause. Did not believe this happened. Happened again on August 2, 2001. Same response from dealer.