Engine problems of the 2009 Toyota Camry

Four problems related to engine have been reported for the 2009 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Toyota Camry based on all problems reported for the 2009 Camry.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2010

After coming to a stop at a traffic light, my car engine sped up, forcing me to press down harder on the brake. The engine continued to increase in speed, and I placed the car into neutral, at which point the engine raced quite high. I turned off the ignition, the engine stopped, and I restarted it a few seconds later without further incident. My foot had not been on the accelerator from the time I stopped at the traffic light until I resumed my travels, after restarting the engine. Not sure about the model year; it might have been a 2010 model. I rented the car in las vegas from advantage and have asked for the VIN, but have not heard from the company yet. It is their car # [xxx] . Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2009

2009 Camry 4cyl. - when engine was started, with transmission in park, the engine revved to over 4500 rpm without any contact with the gas pedal. Only way to slow the engine was to turn off the ignition. After a few minutes, the engine was started with no issue. Dealer reported "no problem found". Owner believes it is a faulty computer or electrical system.

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2009

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. While approaching a stop sign and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes would not engage. The vehicle continued to accelerate momentarily before decreasing speed. She has not taken the vehicle into the dealer for inspection nor had the manufacturer been contacted. She did receive an interim letter from the manufacturer advising her to remove the floor mats, stating that they could cause unintended acceleration in the vehicle. The vehicle was also hesitated when it was started on occasion and the interior lights flashed on intermittently. The failure and current mileages were approximately 19,926.

4 Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2009

(2009 Toyota Camry) my vehicle lurched forward causing near collision with other vehicle during normal stop and go. Problem occurs periodically, according to local Toyota dealers not enough to cause concern. Vehicle remains in same condition. This issue is not related to the sticking acceleration pedal issue.




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