21 of the
334 complaints about the 1993 Toyota Camry are about the
throttle and cruise control — 6% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
198,000 miles.
F
21
Complaints
9
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Vehicle Speed Control
1676.2%
Accelerator Pedal
419.0%
Linkages
14.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control across every Toyota Camry year
I WAS DRIVING AT 25 MPH WHEN LET OFF THE GAS PEDAL BUT THE CAR CONTINUED AT THAT SPEED AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO TAP THE PEDAL IT ONLY SPED UP MORE. I HELD THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ATTEMPT TO SLOW IT DOWN TO NO AVAIL. I SHIFTED IT INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE WENT TO 4000+ RPM. I HAD TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND LET IT COAST TO A STOP. OF COURSE WHEN I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE I LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKE BOOST. ON VACATION IN OHIO WHEN HAPPENED.
NHTSA complaint #10535075 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesMontclair, NJCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE CAR STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. THERE WAS A SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND THE CAR CRASHED (T-BONED) A CAR GOING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION.
NHTSA complaint #10315309 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 198,000 milesConcord, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I HAVE A 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY. ON APRIL 2, 2009, WE WERE DRIVING ON I-68 E LESS THAN 100 FROM OUR DESTINATION OF WASHINGTON, DC. WE WERE DRIVING AROUND THE HILLS AND SUDDENLY, THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE UNINTENTIONALLY. THE BRAKES WERE PRESSED TO THE FLOOR BUT IT DIDN'T SLOW THE CAR BUT DID HELP SO THAT CAR DIDN'T ACCELERATE MORE THAN THE 75+MPH. (IT HAD ACCELERATED TO FROM 60-65MPH.) WE TRIED TO TURN THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND OFF THINKING IT WAS A COMPUTER ISSUE BUT IT DIDN'T HELP AND IT WAS OFF WHEN THE INCIDENT BEGAN. WE TRIED GOING INTO NEUTRAL BUT IT JUST REVVED THE ENGINE UP INTO THE RED, BUT FROM THERE WE WERE GOING TO PUT IT IN PARK, BUT GOING FROM NEUTRAL TO PARK WE PASSED THROUGH REVERSE AND SINCE THE CAR WAS ACCELERATING WE STARTED TAKING OFF IN REVERSE. WE ENDED UP PERPENDICULAR TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC COMING AROUND THE MOUNTAIN, BUT GOT THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE THROTTLE GOT STUCK; (THE WIRE OVER THE SPRING MECHANISM THAT PULLS THE THROTTLE WIRE BACK IF YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE PEDAL). IT WAS TAKEN OFF THE RETRACTING MECHANISM AND I HAVEN'T HAD ANY INCIDENTS SINCE. I HAD NOTICED THE RECALL OF MORE RECENT CAMRY'S NOTING THE FLOORMATS TO EXPLAIN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. I DON'T HAVE A FLOORMAT IN THE DRIVER'S FOOTWELL. I'VE NOTICED OTHER ACCOUNTS ON THE TOYOTA DISCUSSION BOARD OF PEOPLE HAVING UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION AND NOT HAVING FLOORMATS EITHER.
NHTSA complaint #10313720 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 199,833 milesPrescott, WICrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED AS SHE WAS DRIVING 55MPH WITH THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND WAS MOVING SIDE TO SIDE. SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A DITCH CAUSING IT TO ROLL OVER AND CRASH INTO THE WALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. THE CONTACT WAS THE ONLY PERSON INJURED. SHE HAD TO BE CUT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND A HELICOPTER TOOK HER TO THE HOSPITAL. THERE IS A POLICE REPORT IF NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY FROM THE SCENE. NO MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER UNTIL RECENTLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 199,833. UPDATED 04/27/10. *LJ UPDATED 09/14/10
NHTSA complaint #10312689 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Burlington, MA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1993 TOYOTA CAMRY ACCERATOR STUCK ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I HAD IT FIXED AT AN INDEPENDENT SERVICE FACILITY. THE TECH REPLACED THEB ENTIRE THROTLE MECANISM. HE SAID IT WAS WORN. THIS CAR IS OUTSIDE OF THE YEARS OF THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10302432 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 173,000 milesDurham, NC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 TO 60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE WAS AN INCREASE OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE ALSO FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. THE DRIVER WAS FORCED TO DRIVE INTO TRAFFIC TO AVOID CRASHING INTO A VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE GEARS INTO THE "NEUTRAL" POSITION. THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING EXCESSIVELY, FOLLOWED BY A REDUCTION IN SPEED. THE CONTACT SAFELY DROVE INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE POLICE WAS NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CAUSE OF FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE CONTACT HAS CONCERNS OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 173,000.
NHTSA complaint #10285732 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Yarmouth, MACrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ACCELERATING AT A HIGH RATE WHILE IN REVERSE OCCURRED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. *PH ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE SHOT BACK AT A VERY HIGH RATE. THERE WERE SUSPICIONS THAT AN ALARM COMPANY DISABLED THE RELAY DEVICE THAT WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE COULD HAVE BEEN THE REASON FOR THE PROBLEM. TOYOTA CLAIMED TO HAVE FOUND NO PROBLEM. *SC
NHTSA complaint #10072124 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Riverside, CACrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND TOUCHING GAS PEDAL, VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE BACKWARDS, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE ADD VIN.
NHTSA complaint #8002995 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Shellington, PA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
SUDDEN ACCELERATON WHILE SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT VARIOUS THINGS, AND RUN INTO A WALL. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.
NHTSA complaint #882803 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Caldwell, NJCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
DRIVER WAS PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY WHEN DRIVER'S FOOT SLIPPED OFF BRAKE AND ONTO ACCELERATOR PEDAL. VEHICLE ACCELERATED, HITTING HOUSE AND CRACKING THE FOUNDATION. ALSO, CAUSING $4500 DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, DRIVER STERNUM CRACKED. *AK
NHTSA complaint #856173 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bossier City, LA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ACCELERATOR STICKS, CAUSING THE CAR TO LUNGE FORWARD WHEN PROCEEDING FROM STOP.
NHTSA complaint #701256 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Annandale, VA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING ON THE BELTWAY CAUSING ENGINE TO REVVED TO OVER 5,000 RPMS WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN COLLISION, DUE TO THE CATCHING OF THE FUEL THROTTLE LINKAGES EXCHANGE TO THE PCV HOSE CLAMP, WHICH STUCK ON FULL THROTTLE POSITION. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #549129 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Annandale, VA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
POSSIBLE DESIGN DEFECT - LOCATION OF PCV HOSE & CLAMP TO FUEL THROTTLE LINKAGES EXCHANGE. WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO HIGHWAY, ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO FLOOR AT FULL THROTTLE. WAS STUCK FOR TEN MINUTES. REACHED 5,000 RPMS AND 80 MPH. AVOIDED FATAL CRASH ONLY BECAUSE FUEL THROTTLE LINKAGES CONTROL BECAME DISLODGED FROM PCV HOSE CLAMP. TOYOTA ENGINEER VERIFIED THAT THROTTLE EXCHANGE BECAME STUCK ON PCV HOSE CLAMP.
NHTSA complaint #713909 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winton, MACrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARD, HITTING A TREE. THEN VEHICLE WENT FORWARD, HITTING THE WALL OF THE GARAGE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #842568 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Farmingdale, NY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR, AT INTERVALS THE PEDAL WILL STICK WHICH REQUIRES EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO GET THE PEDAL TO MOVE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #812256 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Allentown, PA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
GAS PEDAL STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE.
NHTSA complaint #512147 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Homewood, ILCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT, AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT FULLY DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #983232 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clifton Park, NY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE HAS STUCK THROTTLE PROBLEM WHEN CAR IS COLD. TT
NHTSA complaint #977965 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nathick, MACrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE SURGE UPON PUTTING IN REVERSE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT TOTALLED. TT
NHTSA complaint #975990 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cheektowag, NY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
GAS PEDAL STICKS WHEN VEHICLE IS MOVING/NO PROBLEM WHEN STOPPING.
NHTSA complaint #483933 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbia, TNCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CAR WAS SITTING IN THE FRONT YARD GET IN CAR PUT INTO DRIVE TO MOVE IT CAR ACCELERATES AND HIT A TREE PERSON WAS INJURIED. TT
NHTSA complaint #970355 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.