One problem related to speed control springs has been reported for the 2004 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Toyota Camry based on all problems reported for the 2004 Camry.
Caller's mother-in-law just got her car washed and when she pulled out of the car wash, the vehicle accelerated without warning. She pumped the brakes and tried to stop the car, and it would not stop. The car went into an 8 lane highway and was hit by an 18 wheeler and a pickup truck. Driver sustained injuries and so did the driver of the pickup truck, tractor trailer driver refused treatment. Vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer was contacted, and will be getting back to caller. Caller stated she just found out that in the spring her mother-in-law started the vehicle and the engine raced while it was in park. The only way to stop it was to turn it off. After the accident the tachometer showed 7000 rpms, and the speedometer indicated 100 mph. Police report was filed. Updated 08/04/10 updated 08/05/10 pictures received. Updated 10/08/10.