Six problems related to speed control linkage 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.
Vehicle jumped into gear when driving . The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem.
When trying to park, the driver pressed the brake pedal and the vehicle suddenly surged forward. The vehicle ran over the curb and hit a sign. The consumer was slowly driving in the parking lot, found a parking space, then the vehicle suddenly accelerated over the curb.
Vehicle's new braking system was unsafe. Brake pedal had to be depressed almost to the floor before it engaged. As a result, the consumer accidentally hit the accelerator pedal while braking. The consumer's wife was driving the vehicle, and as she turned the corner, the brake was applied and did not respond. The vehicle accelerated over the curb, onto the side walk, and into the library. (one must place there foot on the center of the brake pedal and the right side of the foot could possibly depress the accelerator).
Consumer has problems with the accelarator. Dealer was contacted. Mr.
At a stop with brakes applied vehicle suddenly surged forward. Engine raced and rpm's went up to 6000. Consumer shifted to neutral to stop vehicle. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer.
Vehicle suddenly accelerated while backing out of the driveway. This incident caused damage to a garage, and hit three other parked vehicles. This problem recurred on three other occasions. Currently the gearshift begun to give the consumer problems.