general problems of the 2004 Toyota Camry - part 1

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while the vehicle was on cruze control at approximately 77 mph when suddenly the vehicle accelorated and began to accelorate forward unintended. The vehicle side swept another vehicle hitting the driver side of their vehicle, then, spun off and hit a nearby gaurdrail on the driver's side of the vehicle as well. The air bags did not deploy. There were no waring lights. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The contact stated that no persons were injured. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic to repair damage however the vehicle was not diagnoised. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Gl.

Pulling into a disabled retail parking space at very low speed, car lurched forward and hit the metal parking pole, damaging the front bumper and hood. Eyewitness to collision incident confirms this. Car was barely in motion and my foot was on the brake. I received whiplash requiring medical attention and injury to my right knee. Automotive repair company states impact was so severe that frame was bent, resulting in the insurance company declaring vehicle a total loss. However, the air bag never deployed even though the bumper damage occurred right at the air bag location on driver side. Toyota solara air bag should have deployed. The sudden lurch forward should not have occurred since my foot was on the brake at the time and barely moving. Pictures available. Police report not possible as they do not come to private parking property. Vehicle still drivable, so it was taken to Toyota-approved auto repair shop.

I was slowly pulling into a parking space when all of a sudden the car surged without warning. It accelerated so fast that I went through the bushes across the adjacent sidewalk and slammed into a light pole totaling my 2004 Camry.

(manufacturer info) tl the contact owned a 2004 Toyota Camry. After the contact placed the vehicle in reverse, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The vehicle crashed into a fence and a building. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact injured her back and upper neck, which required medical attention. The contact's neck injury was diagnosed as an upper sprain. The vehicle was towed to an unknown local dealer where it was deemed destroyed. The failure mileage was unknown.

Slowly making a right turn to park in a wide open parking space in a parking garage. Car lunged forward hitting a wall in front of the parking space and damaging the front end of the car. No brake problems or previous acceleration problems.

The contact owned a 2004 Toyota Camry solara. While driving 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed. As a result, the contact cashed into a palm tree. The air bags deployed. The contact was not injured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer collision center. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,100.

Unintended (unexplained) acceleration: slowly approached red light at intersection. As I eased on brake to stop behind line of traffic, engine surged. I pushed brake to floor and pushed on emergency brake with other foot while shifting into park. My next step would have been to shift into neutral, but car stopped a few inches behind the car ahead. This was all in the space of perhaps 5 seconds. Fortunately, I was not going fast or on a wet/icy road. Light changed to green and I shifted into drive. Car functioned normally. Dealer had car a full day, went through Toyota hq interview and tests, they were unable to repeat the ua, stated "vehicle is operating as designed" but would not tell me the car was safe or unsafe. I bought this car new in 2004, loved the way it handled for 75k miles, but now I do not trust it. I wonder if Toyota's tests ever allow them to recreate the ua, but they could/would not tell me that when I talked with the case manager at hq. My car was never on the ua recall list. Because I did not crash, the computer would not have recorded the accelerator or brake use to prove the ua happened! seems like a catch 22. I am afraid to drive my car and will give full disclosure if I trade it in or sell it. I asked and was told by Toyota hq case manager that this incident will be available if the car is checked on carfax. While the dealer was always sending me requests to trade in my car as it would sell well, I'm sure the value has dropped considerably now. I am not pleased with the outcome at all, only grateful that no one was hurt or killed in this incident.

The vehicle stalls when gas is applied or it jerks when going from low speeds to high speeds, after gas is applied. The vehicle also hesitates to accelerate after full stops. I went to a Toyota Camry dealer, sansone Toyota located at 90-100 route 1 north in avenel, NJ 07001. They found that the car is shifting abnormally and so they updated calibration software in the vehicle. After service at sansone Toyota, the car still jerks when switching from low speeds (like 20 mph) to higher speeds (like 60 mph). Sometimes it jerks very violently and it always hesitates when gas is applied, after full stops (like at a stop sign or a red light). In addition, the vehicle sometimes accelerates, a little, when I apply breaks with the intend to slow down. A couple mechanics I went to say that the vehicle may need a new transmission, but I have read complaints on this site that a lot of Toyota vehicles may have acceleration problems. Some 2004 Toyota Camry solara vehicles have been recalled for speed control problems. I don't wan to invest into a transmission if the car will have the same issue. My VIN was not included in the recall. I need to know if my 2004 Toyota solara should have been included in the original recall.

On 9/20/15 while reversing out of a parking space at the south windsor public library, I depressed the accelerator lightly and the car surged backwards into very tight circles. I took my foot off the accelerator and pressed on the brakes and tried to put the car in park. After almost 2 rotations the car hit one curb and then another and after that I was finally able to put the car in park, all the while with my foot on the brake. My vehicle was towed to a local Toyota dealer and I contacted my insurance company. The insurance company reviewed my claim and has issued me a check to have the vehicle front end and undercarriage damages repaired. I have asked the Toyota dealership if the vehicle is safe to drive and they referred me to Toyota national. Toyota sent out an independent evaluator who evaluated the vehicle and then sent me a flash drive with the event data recorder results. However no summary report or narrative was provided, so I do not know if the vehicle is safe to drive. I called Toyota back and they informed me that it is up to me to find someone to interpret the results.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while attempting to park at 5 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated. As a result, the contact crashed into a parking barrier and through a concrete wall. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but it was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.

On 6/2/2014 I was on my way to work. As I pulled out my dirt road onto the main highway, my check engine light came on and my car automatically shut off. Mind you my car was still rolling, but I manage to pull on the side of the road and shut the car off. I try to step on gas peddle but car would not accelerate. So I waited a few mintues on side of road before attempting to re-start my car. Once I got it cranked, I drove 10 to 15 miles to get my car back in my yard. At this point in time, I cant drive it until it gets fix.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The contact was driving 60 mph when the accelerator was depressed and the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The contact was advised that the throttle body motor was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. . . . Updated 11-18-13.

I had slowed down to turn into side road, foot was off gas and it accelerated. I immediately put on brakes and it corrected the problem. This is about the 3rd time it has happened. The first time it happened fast and I thought it was me. The next time same thing so I have been aware to watch and notice. Today it happened again and I know for sure it has a problem in accelerating. Sometimes it cuts off when first cranks like not getting enough gas. I have had Toyotas for years but now getting leary.

I was driving, took a corner and my car turned off without warning or signal, and I lost power steering and hit another parked vehicle. I proceeded to turn my car back on, drive ten feet and the engine shut off again without warning. I went to the auto body shop and they stated it was a code 2112 throttle issue. I researched on the internet and saw several other consumer complaints about this same issue with the same make/model/year and around the same mileage as my car has. Toyota is not recalling or providing free service on the parts and I was given an estimate of over 1300. 00 to fix. Seeing that this is normal wear and tear - I didnt do a thing to cause this to happen, and it's a safety issue, I believe they should be replacing and or recalling these vehicles.

I started my 2004 Toyota Camry le in my driveway. At the time of ignition, the engine chugged then idled as usual, but the check engine light illuminated. I put the vehicle into reserve and rolled back about 20 feet into the street, then put the vehicle into drive. I stepped onto the accelerator pedal and nothing happened. The vehicle continued to idle while in the drive gear, however, it would not accelerate despite me pressing the pedal all the way to the floor. I turned off the vehicle and waited approximately 10 minutes, then restarted the vehicle. The check engine light was no longer illuminated and when the vehicle was put into drive the accelerator worked properly. I took the vehicle to a local repair facility and was told about 2 codes in my computer: p2112 - throttle actuator control system - stuck closed, and p2102 - throttle actuator control motor circuit low (suggesting the throttle body be replaced). I contacted the local dealership in farmington, mi at which they reported throttle body issues were a known and common problem that they get calls about frequently, but there was no recall on the vehicle regarding this issue at this time. I was fortunate that I was on a side street near my home when this occurred, but am concerned that this could happen again while driving (as I have read in many safety complaints on the vehicle safety website).

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle accelerated to 40 mph without any warning. The vehicle crashed into 5 other vehicles. There were no injuries. The police were contacted and a report was available. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that an investigator would come out and inspect the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were approximately 40,653.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry solara. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly increased acceleration. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard upon being depressed and failed to respond after repeated attempts made by the contact. The contact then crashed into a tree and a row of bushes. The vehicle continued to accelerate and then crashed into a brick house. The air bags filed to deploy with the impact. The front seat passenger suffered injuries to the left side of her body. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for investigation. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 33,265. Updated 12/04/lj updated 12/9/2013.

I was approaching a freeway in atlanta, GA. As the connector curved, I was driving about 35 mph and gently braked about 200 feet from the freeway. The car immediately and violently accelerated, throwing my head back against the headrest; I braked harder but there was no response from the car; the car seemed to pivot on the right front tire and the rear end flew to my left about 240 degrees or so and struck the guard rail with the left rear quarter panel and bumper. The car then, continuing at high speed, ricocheted off the guard rail and the rear end pivoted toward the road, making the front bumper strike the same guard rail. The second collision scraped the paint off the center of the bumper but the impact seemed stronger than the damage would indicate. The second impact did stop the car. I make this report because my car was not one of those recalled by Toyota for this problem; but, believe me, it happened.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and decelerating, the vehicle accelerated independently. The failure recurred numerous times. The failure had not been diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 70,000.

2004 Toyota Camry. Consumer states vehicle lost power while driving the consumer stated the throttle body was replaced. The consumer stated Toyota updated the part, but never informed her.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 15 mph when the vehicle began to accelerate uncontrollably. The driver attempted to brake but the vehicle failed to respond. The driver attempted to turn off the vehicle however the vehicle was unresponsive. The driver crashed against the pavement, a fence and then dove into a creek. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a concussion and injuries to the back and neck. The vehicle was destroyed. The police were called and a police report was filed. The current and the failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 08/16/lj.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 15 mph the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the vehicle stalled a second time. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic. The technician stated the throttle body assembly would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 74,300.

I was slowly pulling my 2004 Camry into a perpendicular parking space in a public parking lot, with my foot on the brake pedal. As I approached the curb to come to a stop, the car suddenly leaped forward at what seemed like full throttle, jumped the curb, lunged up a flight of three concrete steps, and crashed through the glass doors of the entry of the building. More often than not, at the hour of the day when this incident occurred (3:30 pm), there are small groups of young people waiting for rides or chatting in front of this facility. By some miracle there were no people present on the sidewalk in front of the car or coming out of or going into the building when this happened. Truly a miracle that no one was hurt or worse. There were no witnesses. The police had the car removed by flatbed to a body shop yard. I later learned that the police had driven the car in the body shop yard and commented that the car drove without issues. I subsequently received a careless driving citation in the mail. A local media report of the incident, cribbed from the police blotter, stated that the police believed the cause of the incident was driver error. There is not the least doubt in my mind that my foot was firmly on the brake pedal, which went to the floor and did not stop the car! the car acted on its own as if possessed! I will never drive this car again! I bought a new car and took a huge loss on the value of the Toyota by selling it for parts to a local mechanic for a tenth of its retail value so it would never find its way back onto the road to threaten other people with injury or death!.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 1 mph, the vehicle accelerated abnormally with the brakes applied. The vehicle crashed into a building and there the contact sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop and a police report was filed. The dealer was contacted and a claim was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 105,000.

While driving on freeway, all of a sudden when I tried to press accelerator pedal to accelerate, nothing happened, and vehicle started to slowly slow down. I pulled over to side of road, turned off vehicle and restarted. Vehicle accelerate fine after that. Check engine light on. The Toyota dealer checked and found throttle body failure and replaced it. Cost more than $1300.

The left front tire ( new tire, I punched 4 new michelin tires 7/11) on my car popped. I am not sure if the car pedal got stuck first, everything happened fast. Steering became impossible and the car when side to side as I attempted to steer the car. The stewing wheel would turn, but it didn't work. The major thing is that I couldn't operate the car because of the pedal getting stuck and the steering was impossible after that. The car was taken to carriage cage auto repair by aaa, who recommended I take it there, since the car could not be driven. I then went to the er room for care. Nationwide insurance was notified, they gave an estimate of over five thousand dollars to repair the car. Toyota in lake city, wa -bruce in auto care was notified regarding the pedal becoming stuck. I will have to take the car there once it is repaired. I wonder how safe is the car and what can be done about it.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate after the brakes were applied in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was shut off and upon restart, the failure continued. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the throttle body unit failed. The mechanic replaced the throttle body unit and informed the contact that the new unit was modified differently than the original. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 77,941.

On I-5, in the fast lane outside portland, oregon without warning the car lost all power. I was able to drift to the side of the road but was still in traffic. When I reached a repair shop they diagnosed the problem as a chip failure in the gas pedal. This could have happened anywhere, without gas the car just stops, and the result could be far more serious.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry solara. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact depressed the brakes and the vehicle continued to accelerate, crashing into a fence and then a house. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the vehicle was repaired for the front bumper and the radiator was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 26,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after numerous attempts. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the mechanic advised that the throttle body assembly malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the throttle body replaced. The failure mileage was 78,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the accelerator was engaged while driving approximately 55 mph, but the vehicle did not respond. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where they advised that the electronic throttle control unit was faulty. The vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Sudden unintended accelleration.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate. The dealer repaired the failure previously; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified, but denied assistance with the repairs. The failure was not remedied. The failure and current mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The contact was reversing from a parking space when the vehicle abnormally accelerated to 45 mph and continued to drive in circles. The contact stated the vehicle did not stop until it crashed into another vehicle and the brakes were depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed by the police and was declared as destroyed. The vehicle was not inspected for the failure. The failure mileage was 63,600. Updated 11/01/lj.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that when shifted into reverse, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warning. He engaged the emergency brake but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle then abruptly made a ninety degree turn and continued to accelerate forward. After accelerating for more than two hundred feet, the contact was able to idle the vehicle. The contact sustained an injured shoulder as a result of the intensity of the acceleration and turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the vehicle was functioning as normal. The manufacturer took a complaint and the contact was awaiting a response. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 55,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.