Three problems related to accelerator pedal sensor have been reported for the 2002 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Toyota Camry based on all problems reported for the 2002 Camry.
On 12/8/09, on my way to the clinic my check engine light came on and staid on. Leaving the clinic my check engine light remained on and the gas pedal became rigid. It was hard to depress and did not want to move freely. The car moved at a couple mph. When I attempted to depress the pedal to make the car go faster the wheels would spin. I was driving my 2002 Toyota Camry le with about 60,000 miles on it when this occurred. My mechanic replaced the gas pedal with a sensor on the reverse end. I am worried that this might happen again and cause an accident. It sounds as if it was acting like the recalled vehicles. Updated 03/19/10 updated 03/24/10.
The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. Immediately after starting the vehicle, the rpm's increased to 5,000. The engine was turned off and towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to the accelerator pedal warning sensor. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 112,000.
My 2002 Camry 4 cylinder experienced a speed control problem a couple years ago. I was able to get to the dealer and have repairs made without any accident, however. The problem required replacement of the accelerator pedal sensor at a cost of $567 to me. . Invoices received. Updated ivoq 02/16/11.