2004 TOYOTA Camry

bought car with 11300 miles imidalty noticed that it used oil. it has continously gotton worse and now burns 1.5qts evey 1400miles

Anita Quinto
2688 King Way
Claremont, CA 91711

December 20, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Corporate Office & Headquarters
19001 South Western Ave. Dept. WC11
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 468-4000
(800) 455-4881

Case # 1212172692

Dear Yoshimi Inaba:

On December 6, 2005, my 2004 Camry would not move when I press on the accelerator. The car was towed to U.S. Foreign Auto Repair. The diagnosis was a defective pedal sensor. My 2004 Camry only had 29,235 miles, and the sensor should not have gone out with such low mileage. Enclosed is the receipt of the repair cost of $636.73. Also, enclosed is the oil change receipt from Claremont Toyota which confirms the low mileage.
The reason I did not have my 2004 Camry repaired at the dealer, is I have found Claremont Toyota to be extremely, extremely incompetent in diagnosing automobile problems. Case in point: our 1999 Camry was diagnosed with coolant leaking into the engine cylinder. Claremont Toyota said it would be $1,200 just to open up the engine to look. At that time, a complaint was file with Toyota (Case#: 200512070396). Subsequently, I went to U.S. Foreign Auto Repair for a second opinion. A chemical test was performed, and nothing was found. To this day, the 1999 Camry is operable. The only thing Claremont Toyota is good for is for the life-time oil change, and I only take my vehicle there that, nothing else.
Toyota states they manufacture a quality product, yet Toyota fails to stand behind their product. We have owned three Honda, and I never wrote a complaint letter to Honda. We have owned three Toyota, and I have had to file two complaints. Clearly, Honda is the better choice.
I expect Toyota to honor their commitment to quality and reimburse me for the repair cost of the defective sensor pedal. I can be reached at work: 714.446.3521, home: 909.626.6765 for further discussion.
Sincerely,
Anita Quinto

Due to faulty OEM valve cover design that causes water condensation, oil turns to sludge that caused oil drains back to block to become almost completely closed and oil sump pickup screen to become restricted. This caused over a qt. of oil consumption in one weeks driving and heavy white smoke during start-up. Toyota is aware of the problem because they redesigned the valve covers, however they refuse to share any cost. Valve covers alone were over 400.00 from Toyota. Is it not about time for a recall? Has this not been a problem for several years now? Thanks, Vic…

Saturday afternoon 19 Nov 2011, the accelerator on my 2004 4-cylinder Camry became uncontrollable — inexplicably slowing to a crawl and/or surging forward seemingly independent of how hard I depressed the gas pedal. I barely got to a local mechanic without being hit from behind or smashing into the vehicle in front of me. The mechanic told me the accelerator pedal sensor had died, and replaced it at a cost in excess of $600!!! I’ve seen reports that this is relatively common in this “fly-by-wire” design and am very concerned that Toyota has not recalled this model to correct the problem. No way should such an issue arise after only 40000 miles on my car. I contacted Toyota about reimbursing me for correcting this safety design defect, and both the local dealer and Toyota Customer Care told me in no uncertain terms where to go — the local Director of Operations almost literally telling me to F…O..!

I own a 2004 Toyota Camry XLE, VIN #JTDBE32K340285034. Back in January 2010, my
driver’s side window regulator broke. I contacted the dealer where I purchased
the vehicle and was informed that my warranty expired and they would not cover
the repair. I thought it was a little peculiar that a window regulator would
break in just six years, but I had it repaired at my expense anyway. I had it
repaired by a local mechanic because the dealer wanted three times as much to
repair it.

Last week, I was driving my vehicle and went to put the rear passenger window up
and the window wouldn’t go up. I brought it to Pep Boys and they informed me
that the regulator was broke and it would cost $286 to repair it. Today, my
passenger window is now not working. I’m assuming that it is the regulator as
well because it’s acting just like the passenger rear window, however, I have
yet to have that diagnosed.

I can understand that maybe one window regulator can break on the window which
is most used, but to have three break on the same vehicle is unheard of. I
called the local dealer only to be hung up on. Then I contacted Toyota and was
told that I needed to take the vehicle to my local dealer and pay a diagnostic
fee so that they can determine what the problem is. It’s the regulator, I
already know the problem! Toyota informed me that there was nothing that they
can do for me since it’s out of my warranty period.

There is obviously manufacturer defects with Toyota’s window regulators and I
would like Toyota to repair the windows at their expense. One mechanic I spoke
with explained to me that he sees this problem with Toyota cars all the time. I
called the National Highway Traffic Safety Commission, the FTC and several other
“consumer protection agencies” only to be told that they will open a case for me
and notify me if anything comes of it. It seems as if the auto manufacturers
have no agency that regulates them and they can do whatever they want to do or
not want to do for that matter.

I’m asking for you to point me in the right direction. I have spent six hours on
the telephone today and came to the determination that there is no consumer
protection agency that can assist me when it comes to dealing with Toyota. The
auto industry seems to be the most unregulated industry in the USA by far. Can
you please help me resolve my issue with Toyota or point me in the right
direction? If you need any information please let me know.

Sincerely,

Arthur C. Rapp, Jr

stuttering, jerky shift (sliding) between 1st and 2nd gears on my 4-speed automatic transmission on my 2004 Camry LE.

i have had an accelerator problem 2x with my 2004 toyota camry. the first- i had pulled up at an intersection, my foot on the brake, the car was completely stopped when suddenly the engine reved up & the car surged forward. i put the car in neutral; the car stopped. on feb. 25th, car mileage 4461, i pulled into a parking space, the car fully stopped with my foot on the brake- the car once again surged forward, with engine revving up. again i put the car in neutral- i took careful note this time that my foot was completely on the brake which it was. ea. time the car was taken to our toyota dealer- the mechanic said nothing was wrong. tomorrow- 3/23/05- we are meeting with the district rep. fr. toyota to go over our problems & will present him with the many c/o of the same that i have copied fr. the internet. we fully expect him to tell us that there is no problem. bottom line, at a financial loss, we will trade in the camry & never buy another. we will be looking for a car without the drive-by wire system.

There is a blind spot immediately behind the car because of the slope of the trunk. This makes it impossible to see what is immediately behind the car when backing it. This interferes with the parking and backing ;up of the car. I know that there are rear view cameras and sensors available to help with this problem. I would like to know if Toyota could help me with this problem. Many of my friends have complained of the same problem. Basically, I would like some advice to resolve this problem.

The steering is out of line and car pulls to the left and right.2/7/2004 miles 4,790, Toyota could not find problem2/16/2004 miles 5229, Toyota engineer checks steering. After car hard to steer.4/24/04 miles 9979, tire worn out and Toyota replaces all four5/24/04, miles 11668, Toyota put wrong rating tires on car, replaces all four tires10/29/04, miles 21,596, new tires worn again and Toyota told me car was out of alignment. I had alignment checked on 10/28/04 and print out showed alignment okay. Toyota said car out of alignment. Car pulls to the left and right.11/1/04 – Filed lemon law complaint.

The speedometer reading is 4 miles/hour constantly faster than the actual speed at high (70 miles/hr) or slow speed (45 miles/hr).

SUDDEN ACCELERATION resulting in a crash with significant damage to the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy despite the fact that the brick and cinder block wall I hit front on cracked and there is an stress fracture in the wall several feet from the impact point as well. I am positive I did not have my foot on the accelerator and my foot was still on the brake pedal when I hit the wall and the car bounced back 40 feet. The car went out of control, could not be steered and the brakes did nothing. Immediately prior to the sudden acceleration I have two credible witnesses that can attest to the fact that the car suddenly experienced engine noise unlike anything they had ever heard and I obtained a written statement regarding this.The car has been towed to a repair shop although I have not yet given permission for repairs to be done. I will never drive the car again and will not have it repaired and traded so someone else can be injured.

My engine has been replaced(11/04), intake manifold been replaced(11/04), intake manifold should not have to be replaced for at least for 10 years for any car, 2 gears in my crankshaft had to be adjusted, also, my harmonic balancer had to be replaced. When they replaced my engine they forgot to seal the freeze plug leaked all over engine not knowing what other damage may have occur to my car. also, when I drive my car a short or any distant, it has a burning/over heating smell, and as for the transmission, I was driving my car for 1 month prior to replacement of the new engine, not knowing to what extent damage could cause to my transmission. I have owned 3 toyota\’s and I never had any problems with the other 2. I purchased a new car for I didnt have to worry about any problem getting any part(s) fixed or replaced.

My accident took place on June 23,2004. I was driving a Camry 2004 and it did a sudden acceleration knocking a half ton truck 6 feet forward. My car was nearly completely stopped when this occurred. There is $3000 damage to mycar and Toyota has declared there is nothing wrong with the car.

I was parking in underground garage near Jones Hall in Houston, TX on Dec. 16, 2007 and was straightening my parking position when the accelerator was stuck going forward and brakes failed to stop car and I hit a post. When I was trying to ease back a few inches from post and put car into reverse, car lurched and accelerator had engine revving and I did not touch gas pedal. Car lurched over a curb in garage and did not stop until it hit a parked SUV that was pushed into a brick wall. I had to turn off with key to get enginer to stop revving and brakes did not work fast enough to stop car from hitting the parked SUV. Passenger hit head on headrest and suffered a subdural hematoma to the right side of her brain which was not determined until Dec. 20th in Portland, OR where we had flown to spend Christmas with my niece. She was hospitalized in Portland, Oregon for 2 nights and had 4 CAT Scans and was grounded from flying home on Dec 27th and did not get clearance until Jan 17th.

Back up lights are very bad and I can not see 2 feet out the back window at night when backing up in a darkened area. When I back out of a normal drivway I can not even see the curb. This is a very dangerous problem. Also the self adjusting interiour mirror is not working. Toyoa dealer “Desert Toyota’ Tucson has said they can do nothing about the back up lights. They also did nothing about the mirror. I wrote to Toyota about the problem, and e mailed them with no response.When I back out of the same driveway with my Mitsubishi Eclipse the backup lights light up my neighbors driveway and garage door all the way accross the street.Is there something you can do to help or suggest a course of action? We know of anothe person with a Toyota who complained of the same problem.

In the early afternoon on Christmas day, December 25, 2009, I exited off the 880-N Freeway in our 2004 Toyota Camry and the car suddenly accelerated shortly after I hit the brakes. While the car slowed down prior to the stop sign, it unexpectedly accelerated just before I thought the car would fully stop. I was unnerved that the car jerked forward into the intersection. Fortunately, I partially removed the foot pressure from the brake pedal before hitting the brakes again, enabling me to stop about one-quarter way into the intersection without causing an accident or harming anyone else in the car which included my wife and 14 month old baby. I am requesting that Toyota inspect and repair my vehicle at their own expense and would like to find out if other Toyota Camry owners have experienced similar problems. I have serious concerns about the safety of the car and the electrical system governing the accelerator and brake systems. Toyota has done very little to admit fault or attempt to resolve complaints unless a death of a police officer is involved. I am referring to the August incident where a CHP officer was killed by a runaway Toyota Camry. I hope that the Center for Auto Safety continues to push Toyota to come clean with all of the defects impacting its cars and does more to fix them.

Engine sludge problem noted 2 weeks after an oil change.

2004 toyota camry. consumer states repeated gas pedal surge. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle accelerated on three occasions. his wife was able to turn off the ignition, while he applied the emergency brake. *jb

2004 toyota camry with steering shaft assembly problems**cc *jb

2004 toyota camry brakes spongy. *kb the consumer felt that the brake were spongy since the date of purchase. the dealer indicated that this is a characteristic of the vehicle. the brake pedal travels 3" bringing the pedal to within 1" of the floor. *nm

Ltr of complaint re the unsafe jack for spare tire installation provided with the new 2004 toyota camry le.*mr the consumer and his son performed the recommended tire rotation at 5000 miles. when the vehicle was jacked in the front, the car moved backwards while lifting to clear the front tire. this occurred on flat ground. the consumer feels this occurred due to a poorly designed jack base. *nm

The passenger side air bag of our 2004 camry repeatedly disengages. the dealership has re-calibrated the computer five times now and the dealership service manager says this is a known problem to toyota but their engineers have not figured out how to fix it. they refuse to replace any parts, saying that there are too many parts that could be the problem and they'd just be "throwing parts" at it. they also claim the lemon law does not apply to this problem specifically because they are not replacing parts but simply re-calibrating. i don't know what to put in here for incident date because there have been so many. i will use the last one below, but this is a repair we've had to seek again five times. the only reason we have not had to seek it more than that is that normally my wife drives this car alone and rarely has a passenger. the airbag only disengages when there is a passenger. it appears there may be some connection between seatbelt use and putting car in or out of gear. this last time it went out we were stuck in traffic for about an hour. at one point the passenger released the seatbelt. we were taking the car in and out of gear every 5-10 minutes to move just a few yards. another time the airbag disengaged was somewhat similar. we had pulled into a rest area. i was in the passenger seat and got out. my wife later moved the car (driving) and was waiting for me to get back in with the car running, in gear. when i got back in, shortly thereafter we noticed the airbag disengage light came on. *jb

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

Headbolts stripped even with regular maintenance and coolant flushes done before recommendation as preventative maintenance these bolts still stripped out of my motor and caused a head gasket to leak/blow. currently looking at a $750-1500+ repair or a new motor. dissapointed with the 2azfe camry motor now.

The brake light came on while going down the interstate. the car was taken to a service station and the diagnosis was that the car was quickly leaking brake fluid from a brake line, and the abs actuator. after already having a final repair attempt for the same defective part, toyota had to again replace the brake line and the abs actuator. currently we are pursuing arrbitration based on the north carolina lemon law to demand the repurchase of this unsafe vehicle that continue to have defects in the braking system.*ak

I was traveling at a rate of 30 mph and failed to stop at a traffic light hitting an equinox. my toyota camry airbag did not deploy and i have multiple chest wall injuries from hitting the steering wheel. both airbags deployed in the equinox.

Car was stalling, engine code revealed throttle stuck in closed position. throttle body was gummed up with carbon, throttle body was cleaned with foaming throttle body cleaning agent designed for cleaning intake parts. computer cannot understand new throttle position after cleaning, engine surges from about 800 rpm to about 3000 rpm in idle. when placed in gear, car accelerates on its own to well over 40 mph in idle. creating a dangerous situation. must ride brakes to control speed. car is undrivable in its current state.

Noticed slight swelling of the passenger side airbag over a period of a few months. appeared that the upper seam of the cover was widening. yesterday when driving home noticed it appeared larger than usual. upon getting home too a picture, as the airbag seam had begun to split and can see a red foam like substance through the split. called local toyota dealership and individual i spoke with was vague, had never heard of anything similar or any airbag recalls with toyota. seemed distracted and rushed, although it was about an hour til their official closing time. proceeded to call toyota customer service. spoke with a very nice agent who searched for recalls based on my vin number. she came up with no recalls but expressed similar concerns as myself of the airbag deploying and causing injury or accident. she assigned me a case number but advised me to have it looked at at a toyota dealership. after researching online, it seems like a problem that many have noted...same description and very similar pictures.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. after taking the vehicle to two separate certified mechanics, it was diagnosed that the engine gasket had blown and the radiator failed. the mechanics stated that the vehicle was unfit to drive and the contact's best option was to obtain a new vehicle. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

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 manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving into a parking lot at 2 mph, the vehicle's speed rapidly accelerated without warning. the contact shifted the gear into neutral and stopped the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the accelerator sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact had to pay $800 for the repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 77,000. updated 06/21/17*lj *as

Bought car with 113,000 miles, immediately noticed it used oil beyond normal but dealer told me that it what normal for that car. consumption has grown to 1.5 qt per 1400 miles. also paint from roof, trunk and hood started peeling around 120000 miles. car has 195,000 miles curently

Was informed that my power steering column was leaking and the steering devices could lose its restraints at any given time. this could lead to car losing complete steering causing a severe crash and potentially death to its occupants. with the recent recall for nissan vehicles regarding power steering fluid leaks, there is a concern that the leaks may cause fire to my vehicle. when asked about the problem to the toyota service technician, he stated that over time the power steering system may "rust" and need repairs. i asked about how often does this or has this issued occurred for toyota brand cars or trucks? no data was provided. i went on to press for additional information, but the service technician did not provide additional details regarding this issue with my 2004 toyota camry. since getting the news about my car, i have noticed when driving on the highway or city streets my car quickly shifts steering toward the right at varous speeds into the next lane. i try to maintain control by staying in the far right lane on highways and city streets to avoid crashing into other cars.

I have a 2004 toyota solara, dash is cracked and sticky right where airbag is. i called toyota and ask because i was told that they were fixing this default. i never received notice of these fixes. i called toyota and they refused to help or answer why i never received notice of these fixes. they are refusing any help. i purchased this car new and it has less then a 100,000 mile. rep very rude and refused to give me her name and refused to give me her manager. please help i am disable and need my car. they never sent me any notice of fixing these problems. crack is so close to were airbag is and she said not her problem. please help!

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 toyota camry. after parking the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated without warning and crashed into a garage. the air bags failed to deploy. the passenger sustained chest contusions, which required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 54,608. updated 01/05/17*lj

While driving yesterday - august 18, 2016, power steering went on and off when turning. seemed to be the power steering - made it hard to turn the wheels. driving on highway straight ahead was fine. on city streets and parking the issue was very noticeable and frightening since i didn't know if i could control my moving vehicle. . in checking to see where to get repair done, i noticed there is a recall for power steering on the 2004 camry. called local toyota dealer where i bought the car, and was told that this vin number has no recalls.

Coolant leak on rear of engine between the cylinder head & engine block seems like head bolts stripped from engine block causing mayor coolant loss there are cases reported tsb 01507, nhtsa #10021542

Top of dashboard around passenger side airbag is splitting open. other toyota;s from the same year have a dashboard fix thru toyota. not camry's. concerned that airbag may not work correctly. or come out of dashboard.

The car will suddenly stop. initially, we thought that it was a battery issue. in fact, we changed the battery with a brand new one, it happens again. two more times, i did own a toyota car more than 25 years ago. it was identified as fuel pump issue. for sure, this is the case. can i get a replacement for free on the fuel pump.

Sunroof exploded while driving on the highway. *tr

I was slowly pulling into a parking lane, started to turn left towards a parking spot when my 2004 toyota camry xle accelerated suddenly and pressing on the brake did little to stop the car. this happened in a shopping center parking lot. as a result, two other cars were damaged and the my camry was totaled. the car had approximately 148000 miles on it. the car had been routinely maintained. the car had previous accelerated without warning using the cruise control but the problem had never been traced down as to what caused this issue. on several occasions the rpm needle jumped from low rpm to high rpm. in addition, warning lights on the dash had come on un-expectedly. these issues were never reproduced when taken to the mechanic and the problems never resolved.

While driving locally at a non-speeding level,dry weather, wheel locked up preventing control of the vehicle which spun out of control, leadding to vehicle hitting a curb then airborne and turnover resulting to salvage damages.

With my foot on the brake, when i put the car in drive, it suddenly accelerated jumping ahead hitting a tree in parking lot. even with braking, it did not stop. i had to reverse and it still speed up without pressing the accelerator. i had to put it in park. then only it stopped. the airbags did not work. only my shoulder & lap belts saved me. such an episode happened several times while i was trying to back up in my drive way, it accelerated while i was pressing the brake. i reported this problem to toyota company, torrance, ca as well as its dealer in westbury, ny. notihing was done to date. it started in 2005 and continued even in 2020. the mileage varied from 1500 to 134000. dates also varied.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. upon inspection, it was discovered that the engine belt had fractured. the vehicle was towed to marietta toyota (750 cobb parkway s, marietta, ga) where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft pulley and crankshaft seal failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was informed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v539000 (engine), although the vehicle exhibited the failure listed in the recall. the failure mileage was 249,000.

During a high velocity front end impact, air bags did not deploy. vehicle was in motion on a street.

Driver in front crash with 4-5 car pile up. car was on highway 287 and deer was cause. air bags did not go off. we never got a notice about takata airbags. speed was somewhere around 45-50 at time because brakes were slammed on to no effect. crash was unavoidable. car was totalled.

The speedometer needle stopped moving one day and another day it moved erratically. a few days later, the shifting became really hard, would take a lot of pressing of the pedal to increase speed. finally, it wouldn't even go above 20-30mph on highway no matter what. later it was found that the vehicle speed sensor has gone bad. replacing that fixed the problem but still the car hesitates before shifting, especially in low gears (<550mph).

Gas pedal accelerated without applying pressure.

Headbolts stripped even with regular maintenance and coolant flushes done before recommendation as preventative maintenance these bolts still stripped out of my motor and caused a head gasket to leak/blow. currently looking at a $750-1500+ repair or a new motor. dissapointed with the 2azfe camry motor now.

While driving on a city street at about 40 mph i heard a loud bang under the car, like something hit the underside of the car. then i heard rattling when i rode over bumps in the road. took it to a service center right away and they found a broken coil spring on the front suspension. fortunately, the spring broke close to an end of the spring, so the height of the car did not drop noticeably. if the break were in the middle of the spring, then the vehicle would have dropped significantly, perhaps resulting in a crash. the car's mileage was 114,990. the repair costs for two spring/strut assemblies, two stabilizer links and a wheel alignment was $920.

Rear driver side firestone tire guaranteed for 70,000 miles blown into pieces while driving on march 11, 2019. it has only 36,000 miles on it. on march 12, 2019, i notified brian of firestone customer service (800/367-3872) and he asked me to take it for inspection by firestone, 715b merrick ave, westbury, ny 11590 (516/228-9055) at 11.00 am on march 14, 2019

Car sitting at idle position suddenly launched forward. vehicle was going 2-3 mph when it suddenly launched forward and smashed into a wall at a top donut drive thru.

A smell of gasoline inside the cabin of the vehicle was noticed and intensified over the span of 2 days. vehicle was only driven due to the fact that it is the only vehicle owned by the family and having a chronically ill son transportation was needed to take him to his doctors appointment. before usage of the vehicle a visual inspection was done by the father trying to locate the source of the smell with no avail. after the sons doctors appointment the car was inspected by a mechanic who has over 25 years automotive experience and an associates degree in automotive. the vehicle was stationary with the engine being at operating temperature from being driven to the location and the engine bay was visualy inspected with the engine off with no signs of fuel leakage. being safety conscious, the mechanic obtained a fire extinguisher and water hose incase of a fire. the mechanic then turned on the engine and noticed a small leak at the fuel damper. he proceeded to remove the top plastic cover of the damper which led to fuel spray with force enough to spray on the mechanic who was located at the front of the vehicle. the fuel obviously sprayed over the hot engine and exhaust manifold causing ignition of the gasoline. a friend who was with the mechanic quickly turned off the engine while the mechanic quickly doused the flames preventing damage to the vehicle. upon research, this fuel damper was completely different from most camrys of this generation. the damper didn't even have toyota part numbers and seemed suspicious. further research found that this unbranded fuel damper was for ca emmisions standards while another style was for federal standards. other camrys that were made for ca did not use the style fuel damper as my camrys. it seems like toyota bought aftermarket dampers and installed them on an unknown amount of vehicles.i think they ran out of oem dampers

I received letters where i was informed that my vehicle had the toyota defective airbag. i would not have noticed because it is an internal defect of the car, but the consistency and urgency of the danger i decided to take it to repair i made the appointment for november -15-2018 @ 7:00 am to 1-888-663-8613. from that day november 15, 2016, i left my vehicle at the camelback dealership at 1550 e. camelback rd. in phoenix, az, toyota, and to date they have not repaired or returned me. i have made many calls but they do not give specific answers .today is 12-05-2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving approximately 5 mph in heavy traffic, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, but it bounced back. as a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. a police report was filed and there were no injuries. the vehicle was taken to oak lawn toyota (4320 85th street, oak lawn, illinois 60453), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,150.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while operating the vehicle, the contact depressed the brake pedal and shifted to a lower gear; however, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated without warning. as a result, the contact crashed into a curb. the air bags did not deploy. no injuries were sustained. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 75,906.

According to the sheriff and fire rescue, an electrical short in the passenger side of the engine caused the entire engine to catch fire. the car was stationary and had not been driven for almost 12 hours.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving out of a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly over a curb and crashed into a tree. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. there were no injuries and a police report was filed (17014133). the vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure mileage was 136,700.

The design of the brake pedal bracket is dangerous. it overhangs the brake pedal. when wearing a shoe size greater than a men's size 10 or above, the toe of the shoe hits the bracket above the pedal inhibiting the ability to depress the brake pedal. very scary. i noticed when i change to a larger shoe size because of bunion pain and experienced the fear of applying the brakes but not making immediate contact while driving at 45 mph on 4 lane road in heavy traffic. had to change back into 9.5 men's size shoe to drive the car safely. checked other model cars and they do not have this bend in the bracket. all are bent behind the pedal not over the pedal.

I have bunion pain that required me to get larger shoes. when i starting wearing these shoes i noticed that the toe of the shoe would come in contact with the bracket that attaches the brake pedal, interfering with me applying immediate pressure to the break pedal. the bracket is designed with a bend that overhangs the top of the brake pedal. this is extremely dangerous. i size shoe greater than a men's size 10 interferes with breaking. it almost caused a crash. i was in motion and the toe of my shoe would bend back on this bracket before my forefoot would come push far enough down on the pedal to brake. i examined several other car models and none of them has a bracket with this bend over hanging the brake pedal. very dangerous.

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.

Toyota camry driver-side window fire. during august of 2014, i went shopping in lithonia, ga. i parked my 2004 toyota camry in the shopping center parking lot. a short time later, i returned to my car and observed smoke billowing from the driver side window of my vehicle. i immediately drove across the street to nalley toyota of stonecrest to have the vehicle checked out. i was not aware of any recall at this time, and asked the service advisor to check for one. she did so, and told me there was not a toyota recall for my vehicle. i proceeded to pay them $967.00 in parts and labor to replace my entire master switch, the master switch assembly, and window motor in the driver-side door. after coming home, i proceeded to look for any information i could find on toyota recalls of other 2004 camrys. i found the toyota recall list online and saw that my car had the same problem as other camrys being recalled, yet had not been included. in may of the following year (2015), the motor i was sold failed again. i was unable to raise my driver side window, so i went back to nalley toyota at stonecrest. i spoke with a service advisor who explained that even though the recall had been expanded to include more vehicles with this problem, my toyota camry was still not included. i proceeded to pay an additional $234.17 to have the window motor replaced again. since that time, i have also experience the burning out of my car lighter. i have been waiting in vain for toyota to include my model of toyota camry in the recall process. i am writing now to request that toyota reimburse me for the money i have paid to have work done that would have been covered under the existing toyota recall on window motors. obviously, my car should have been included. i am attaching documentation of each transaction for your review. thank you for your assistance. *tr

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving at various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the check engine light illuminated. the contact also stated that the engine consumed a quart of oil weekly. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 265,262.

Takata air bag. airbag section on dashboard has an oily ring around it and seems to be distorted in appearence.

This vehicle had a transmission replaced.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving approximately 30 mph, the high beam headlights were activated and the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted. also, when the turn signal and windshield wipers were engaged, the vehicle stalled. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000. the vin was unavailable. updated 06/15/16*lj

Oil started to leak from manifold, my mechanic said it was a stripped botl. he tried to fix it with silicone and replace the bolt but it is still leaking all over the engine. he informed me this coud cause a fire. can i hold toyota responsible for this problem?

Off light for passenger air bag stays on. it was reset a year ago and within three months went back on. the mechanics said that the seat occupancy sensor needs to be replaced which for part he quoted $431.50 and with labor would cost total of $640.00. is there a recall for this. the car is u around 95,000 miles and it needs robe fixed for my car inspection?

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear end of the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the air bags failed to deploy however, the air bag warning light illuminated. in addition, the contact stated that the seat belt failed to retract and caused the contact’s pregnant belly to encounter the steering wheel. a police report was filed. the contact and the front seat passenger sustained muscle injuries that required medical attention. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable.

2004 camry se car sitting for two days. car caught fire. fire department stated that it seemed no foul play involved. to me it look like the origin of the fire started by the battery and wiring was the issue. interior in good shape no windows busted.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently accelerated. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 25,000. the vin was not available.

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.

Vehicle was in motion when another vehicle ran a red light and hit the 2004 camry at the drivers headlight area at about 45 mph! with this high impact the airbags did not deploy and the drivers seatbelt shoulder strap did not catch! drivers head hit the windshield and both driver and passenger went to the emergency room! both received neck and back sprains! camry is a one owner car with 130,000 miles! car was towed and damages are being accessed!

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag cover was cracked. in addition, a white and yellow substance protruded from the dashboard. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 225,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle crashed into a pole. the details of the crash were not available. the air bags did not deploy. the contact mentioned that there was significant damage to the vehicle. the driver sustained a fractured sternum, neck and back pain. the passenger suffered a left leg injury and severe soft tissue damage to the upper torso. medical attention was required for both occupants. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

I was driving on a high speed. there was a red light so i tried to hit the brake pedal. but by doing that i the car had a sudden accelerate and the brake pedal went all the way down to the floor and the brake power is super weak. i was lucky that the car stopped right behind the car in front of me so no accident happened. i drive my car to a local brake shop, they inspected the whole system and tell me that they can't find anything wrong there. it was really scary to feel that your car is not controlled by yourself.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning indicator continuously illuminated. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the dealer stated that they re-calibrated the passenger side air bag indicator, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 12,632.

I was driving down the road from my home when my car stopped working. it died on me. it just stopped working completely without any notice whatsoever. i was able to maintain control of the steering wheel and i pulled over to the side of the road. at the time i was driving approximately 45 miles an hour (when the car engine stopped working). i turned the key in the ignition to the off position. when i turned the key in the ignition to start the car, the car started up immediately.

Ignition switch not working properly. key can be removed while the car is running and in motion, and the car will continue to run.

There is no horn after the air bag light came on so i called conicelli toyota in springfield pa, but they said only passenger side airbags were a problem so i would have a 115.00 dollar charge plus labor & parts so i can not pay that now so he said just call back when you can? & hung up well the airbag didn't just light up for no reason? i am the only driver & the only passengers ever are my grandchildren!! i only get ssdisabilty so i guess i will have to drive it the way it is?

Engine light continues to turn on and off. when the mechanic checks it he can't find the problem as diagnostic comes back clear. it is agitating bc if the engine light comes on i won't know if it is serious or not. *tr

I went to a local store to shop. i was attempting to park in the store lot, saw a space close to the front of the store. i slowed down to start turning (maybe 5-10 mph) into the parking space and when i tried to brake, my brake pedal went straight to the floor and the car started speeding up. it kept going like someone else had control of the car! i couldn't stop it and it ran into a car that was parked in front of the space. it pushed the other car completely out of the parking spot and rammed her car in the front area. we both suffered vehicle damage and i was charged. there was smoke coming out from under my car and as i was attempting to stop my runaway car, my foot slipped onto the accelerator. i thought maybe my brakes had given out but the officer said the brakes were not bad. there were skid marks showing i tried to stop and i was able to drive it home, very slowly. i was so scared!! i remember seeing a segment on tv about toyota having problems regarding sudden acceleration in some of their cars. *tr

Dash airbag light came on and the passenger air bag sensor showed off even through someone was in the seat. first the dealer tried to reset system, but two days later light came back on. took to dealer second time and they had trouble finding issue at first. issue traced to airbag switch under back seat. learned that while light is on entire airbag system fails. dangerous situation and surprised by lack of redundancy in such an important system. cost of repair seems very excessive at $1,000 for a sensor, but have little choice. i realize that the car is ~10 years old, but failure of this component seem very premature. car is in very good condition with no excess wear or subject to abuse. *tr

Car accelerated by itself when parking and wound up on sidewalk. could not brake. car was put in park while moving and then stopped while still applying brakes.

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that a semi truck rear ended the contact's vehicle. as a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 232,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact and another occupant sustained unknown injuries and medical attention was required. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown and the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph during rainy weather, the brake pedal was depressed and the contact lost control of the vehicle. the contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and avoid a crash. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that the front driver and passenger seat belts failed to adjust properly. the contact also stated that the seat belts jammed multiple times when the seat belts were ejected from the buckle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on multiple occasions where the seat belts were taken apart and reinstalled. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 200. updated 2/3/15*cn updated 02/09/15*lj the consumer stated the front end of the vehicle was low. updated 03/03.15

I, with my wife and daughter, was in lower manhattan caught in lanes of bumper-to-bumper stop-and-go traffic crawling toward the entrance to the holland tunnel.the car directly in front of me was a yard or less ahead. i don't know if my foot was on the brake or if i was gently feeding a little gas -- there were no other choices -- when suddenly we heard a surging roar and our car slammed forward into the car i was following. it necessitated repairs of over $600 on the rear end of that car. this has been at least the third incidence of unintended acceleration by our 2004 camry.the last time, on may 13, 2012, while parallel-parking my car, it surged and struck the bmw parked just in front of me with such force that the bmw's bumper and crash absorption system suffered substantial damage. several years earlier in a home depot parking lot, as i was starting my car, it surged forward uncontrollably between several cars before i could get it to stop. other than inspecting the car and finding everything ok, toyota will do nothing. isn't it time to order a recall? *tr

I was in a fast food drive thru. as the line moved, i tapped my gas lightly to move a bit forward and the car lunged forward and hit the car in front of me. the car continued to lunge forward even though i had my foot on the brake! i had to turn the car off totally. i made my report to allstate. i also called toyota and they told me my car was not one of the cars recalled with that type of problem, and hung up on me. a few months later, a news report showed just the opposite. they still have not inspected my car. also, the engine light comes on and stays on although we have had the car checked and the mechanic cannot find a problem associated with the light staying on. *tr

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that the passenger side dashboard started to deteriorate around the air bag area. the dealer diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

.......just need to ask a question, in light of the stories on air bag,the light on my dashboard says..."passenger air bag off"......i called toyota and they asked if i were nearby and could i come in when i called (about 4 pm).... i said i was nearby and drove directly there (67th western, chicago. one of the tech's looked at the light and said "oh that light will go off when some one sits in the passenger seat ( knew it wouldn't)....he immediately went to the passenger side, sat down and the light didn't go off.....then he said oh, ur airbag light is on (behind the steering wheel) . he then said since ur car is not on the re-call list, we have to conduct an inspection..about $110 dollars, and then if we find something, the $110 will be applied to the charges. i said like what, he said it might be a sensor, it might be something else we don't know until we inspect it............................so, my question to you is how do you know that 2004 camry's are not included, and whether or not,toyota just wants to charge me for something that they should have covered.... secondly, 2 items on your recall list, i don't believe were done a) nhtsa #11v539000, nov. 9, 2011..........................and b)nhtsa#04v346000, july 13, 2004.......................thank you for your assistance and advice. *tr

For some reason car would not start and no one knows why. *tr

I have a 2004 toyota camry le equipped with the 2az fe i4. at first i started hearing water sloshing from underneath the dashboard every time i stopped. on 1/30/2014 while stopping for a few minutes in a parking lot the cars temperature gauge started to rise. i immediately shut the car off, and opened up the hood to find coolant had been pushed out the overflow container, then i subsequently brought it to a mechanic. the mechanic stated the head gasket was blown. after a few days the mechanic got back to me, telling me the head bolts had stripped and the engine was unrepairable. i would need to replace the engine. this is a major problem, especially if it gave away when going down the freeway. toyota needs to step up and fix this issue that is now becoming a very big problem. toyota did release a tsb for dealers about this but it says to use timeserts or replace the block. *tr

2004 toyota camry. consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. *smd the consumer stated as she pulled into her driveway, though a security gate, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and hit a stone post in front of her house. the impact severely damaged the left front of the vehicle and also chipped out several pieces of the stone from the post. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel vibrated and required excessive force to control. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 toyota camry. while driving in reverse, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to respond. as a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained a bruised rib on the right side, but did not require medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified. the speed was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that while at a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle. the vehicle then reversed and crashed into the vehcle a second time from the front end. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed and one injury was reported. on another occasion, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear passenger wheel felt abnormal and as a result the contact crashed into an embankment. the air bags again did not deploy and the contact injured her back and legs. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000. the vin was not available.

On july 6th i notice passenger side air bag on my toyota camry 2004 model is crack about 6 inches and look like it going to explore i'm extremely concern about this because i do not want anyone to get hurt especially when it can be avoid. i contact toyota they told me to take to the dealer for an evaluation. i'm fearful because some time my daughter sits in the passenger side of this car and do not want her to get hurt. toyota told me that there is no recall for this problem. toyota also told me that the car is old and they might not be responsible to fix...i am a confuse by their respond because this is a manufacture problem not the customer. i can send picture, please let me know how i can do that. my husband will take the car to the dealer on july 8th please contact me with the process to repair. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr updated 2/6/2015 *js

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. *js

At a stop sign, a warning light came on. from that point, the vehicle at speeds under ca. 40 mph surged faster then slower in a jerky sort of fashion. at speeds above 50 it seemed to drive normally. the dealer said the vehicle was undriveable until the accelerator pedal assembly was replaced. it was replaced at my expense. toyota has repeatedly refused reimbursement. *tr

After driving 1 year ( about 10000miles) the brake fluid kept loosing from max to min level within 100 to 200 miles driving.toyota had recalled 2004 to 2006 avalon, highlander, lexus gs 300, & lexus is 250 no camry.i reported to nhtsa & toyota and no answer. for safety concern please do your best to help consumers to avoid the accidents may occur. thanks *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that while traveling at an unknown speed, she was involved in a crash. the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection of the air bag failure. the manufacture was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

We first noticed coolant leaking on our garage floor after our 20yr mechanic and trusted friend replaced our water pump. we took the car in to have him look at the problem and he told us we had a "pulled" head gasket. he said he could not do that type of work and referred us to another mechanic who pressure tested and ran other diagnostics before hoisting the car on the racks. upon inspection he saw coolant dripping from the intake manifold and proceeded to remove and inspect that part of the engine. eventually, the head and other parts to reveal the loose bolts with stripped threads. we believe this is a manufacturers defect and feel some compensation and restitution must be levied. upon further research from different forums we have documented pages of similar complaints from across the nation. please make our concerns heard. we currently have no car to drive and $ 0 money to purchase another vehicle. *tr

Ignition key can easily be removed from ignition while engine is still running. extremely loose fit. *tr

When i was driving my car from parking lot to go home, i heard loud noise from front of my car and felt stiffness of control of my car. i tried to drive back to parking to take a look, but the car lost of power steering assist. the car was towed to toyota dealer. the dealer found out the power steering pulley had broken off and the drive belt came off. i was lucky it happened in parking lot, or i may get to a car accident. i have contacted to toyota, but they said it was not in recall of failed crankshaft pulley because the vin number does not in the range of recall. but my car has exactly same issue the recall nhtsa campaign id number: 11v539000 has. the car is 2004 camry. *tr

I started up my 2004 toyota camry while parked at curb. when i put car in "drive," the steering wheel locked up (froze in place). i was unable to turn the wheel in either direction. restarted car and steering was normal. *tr

On my 2004 toyota camry le, at the exact moment i applied the brakes at idle speed, there was an extremely loud and high revolution racing sound. this condition was extreme. i changed gear selector from "drive" to "park" and there was no change in racing sound or noise level. however, car did not surge forward and no additional brake pressure was required. i turned engine off and car restarted normally. a mechanic checked out my car and found nothing wrong. a similar incident occurred about 2-3 months earlier while backing up at idle speed. not sure if it is possible for engine to disengage from transmission, which might explain why car did not surge forward (and backward respectively). this same car in march of 2010 experienced unintended acceleration (parked under a cell tower) which was much worse than described above-i filed a complaint in 2010 for this. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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 *bf

I have steering noise issue from the day i purchased this vehicle in 2004. i have taken my vehicle to the dealership so many times to report this to the dealer and get it fixed but dealer has not fixed this issue. after the warranty on this vehicle is over when i took it back to the dealer and reported this again dealer wants to replace parts with the cost of 2000 dollars to fix it. i was not aware of this website before otherwise i would have submitted my complaint earlier but still want to report to the nhtsa to record this for future. i did some research on this issue and found out apparently all the 2003-2004 toyotas has this same issue but the company and the dealers tries to deny that. *tr

Automatic locks will not lock or unlock the back passenger door. all other door locks operate properly. creates safety issues as door does no lock when shifted into drive, the driver can no longer lock the doors while in the driver seat or using the key fob. this is the second time this car has had the same issue. last time, in 2009, toyota dealer made all repairs (~$500).

Was cleaning rear window this afternoon and noticed a crack in the cover. barely touched it and it caved in. there is crack in the other cover as well. searched online to find many other camry owners have the same issue. this is clearly a defect as never had issue in prior cars. toyota should issue recall as customer's should not have to pay the $600+ for repair. *ln

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger seat air bag sensor was defective and as a result, the air bag seat assembly needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 135,000.

The seat belt folds under the upper shoulder area of the re-tractor, thus binding in the re-tractor this condition causes either the seat belt unusable or further tightening causing breathing problems and or possible entrapment in the vehicle. to this end, i feel this is a serious issue. i filed a complaint with toyota, case # [xxx] on aug. 07-2013, after which they told me they had no such previous complaints? a google search or youtube search will find several complaints of "folding seat belts resulting in jamming". information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Throttle body failure, engine shuts down, will restart in limp mode. corroded defective throttle body. new part on order from toyota. $900 repair. this also happened in 2007 an $850 repair. i called toyota in 2007 and again this time. toyota refuses to provide new throttle body or pay for repair. i assert this is a design and safety problem that toyota should repair or recall at no charge. i purchased car new and have been a loyal toyota customer. purchased four new toyota cars since 2002. why would i purchase another car from toyota? *tr

17th june 2013 - water splash sound from engine on the right side of car with misfire and engine light on. took the car to dealer and replaced spark plugs and ignition coils for two cylinders. flush coolant system. i got the car back on 19th june 2013. after running 10 miles engine light came on again and engine was shivering while starting the car. next day morning car towed to dealer. dealer informed that engine blew up and it is beyond repair which needs a replacement. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. upon impact, the driver and passenger front air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries. the vehicle was completely destroyed and a police report was filed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. the vin was unavailable. *tr

Purchased car from local toyota dealer with just over 100k miles. gas pedal stopped working. car would not accelerate. found out it was a failure of the throttle body. it costs over $1000 to fix. there are numerous complaints for this exact part on toyota camry's. when is it going to be recalled! obvious design flaw! *tr

I suddenly experienced an increased effort to make a turn. *tr

When i check the rear lights of my toyota, i perceived that one of the rear lights won't turn on when i turn it on. then i check the same light from others 6 toyota camry 2004 and i perceive that all car have the same problem with that left rear side light. *tr

Tl* 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.

The passenger side srs airbag assembly is coming off and seems as if the passenger side airbag inflators failed to deploy the airbag. there were no accidents to the car. tried to report and lodge formal complaint with toyota and their dealers, but they refused to look at the issue and decided not to lodge complaint. *tr.... updated 10-17-13 *bf

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

Tl* 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.

Took car for test drive on road described to me by a dealership employee as an uncrowned road.let go of steering wheel a few times and immediately the car took off to the left repeatedly. went back to dealership, said would buy car, but that i would have to have the steering pulling cured.went back next day or two, tires rotated. on drive home pulling was back.went back for realignment. was told the problem was "minimalized".got in the car, let go of the steering wheel, started the pulling in the dealership parking lot. took car to independent to check the front end.he said could only find most minor alignment problems,not enough to cause the pulling. he checked out underside for any damage, found notthing. back to dealership for replacement of rack & pinion & two new tires on the front. job finished, left and made right onto highway.got a right hand pull. car never previously pulled right except for a couple of times when braking.made left to go home and had only left pulling on all roads traveled.on open six lane highway i let go of the wheel, by the count of three entire car is in the lane to the left. i read on this site incidents with pulling that have resulted in unsafe situations. *tr

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. *tr

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). *tr

I was driving and without warning the gas petal was no longer working. then the check engine light came on. fortunately i was on a side street and was able to pull over. got it towed and was told that the throttle body was broken and it was a pretty common problem for camry's. *tr

In parking garage i wanted to back up from post. i put car in reverse and had foot on brake. when i released brake slightly, the engine roared and the car lunged back and even with my foot mashing on the brake, the car jumped a curb in the garage and did not stop until it hit an suv and knocked it into a brick wall. my passenger suffered a subdural hematoma and was hospitalized in portland, or during christmas vacation. she had to remain in portand 30 days until she had a clear ctscan. january 21, 2013 i was stopped for stop sign with foot on the brake, when same vehicle lunged forward at about 30 mph. i had a repeat when i was braking to slow down for a turn, and vehicle just lunged forward and it took me half a block to get the car to stop. on january 26, 2013 i had a repeat of the stop sign incident. i had foot on brake and was at a complete stop, when car lunged forward. fortunately there were no cars coming and i safely made a left turn as it was a dead end street. again it took me about half a block to get the car to come to a stop again. i do not feel safe to drive this car and have left it with a local toyota dealer and had brakes repaired. i have spoken to service manager, rick, and at hq, [xxx], about my issues. toyota has politely brushed me off like a piece of lint both for the accident in 2007 and my current issues. i have joined the class action suit against toyota and am requesting the brake override as a stop-gas measure. i currently have 82,700 miles on vehicle and had planned to drive it for several more years. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2004 toyota camry. consumer writes in regards to problems with the front seat belts. *smd the consumer stated about a year ago, the driver's seat belt started folding over itself in the slot making it difficult to pull out. after pulling hard and manipulating it to straighten it out, it wouldn't tighten up or retract. the consumer stated it used to happen occasionally, but now he has to struggle with it over 50% of the time. the passenger seat belt, has developed the same problem. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph downhill. the engine surged at a much higher rate of speed. the brakes failed and the contact was unable to control the steering. the contact was unable to stop the vehicle until she crashed into an embankment. the contact was not injured. the vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 108,000. updated 3/14/13 *cn the consumer stated she had not control over the vehicle. it continued approximately 3/4 of a mile all over the road and surrounding areas, until it finally hit an embankment and the front end of the vehicle went into the ground. and then stopped.

I was approaching a freeway in atlanta, ga. as the connector curved, i was driving about 35 mph and gently brake about 200 feet from the freeway. the car immediately and violently accelerated, throwing my head back against the headrest; i brake 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. *tr

Defective gas pedal sensor prevented the vehicle from moving. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that there was an abnormal splashing water noise sound coming from under the hood area. the check engine warning light was illuminated and the vehicle began to overheat. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was advised that the engine bolts were stripped, which allowed fluids to mix with the engine. the dealer advised the contact that the engine would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 104,000. updated 12/14/12*lj the consumer stated the mechanic the bolts could be retreaded, engine rebuilt, or to trade the vehicle in. none of the repairs are guaranteed to repair the vehicle. updated 12/17/2012 *js

This problem has to do with the power door actuator on the driver door. the malfunction started intermittently at certain temperatures. the door lock on driver side would not work when pressing the remote or pressing the power door lock button on driver door. as the problem progressed the interior door lock button and latch stopped functioning in manual mode. not allowing the driver to exit the vehicle. the lock does not open anymore and does not override the malfunctioning door actuator. as a result, should i need to quickly egress the vehicle in an emergency such as a fire or otherwise i will not be able to do so. the only way to open the door at this time is to press the power door lock button back and forth until something catches on, and the button opens. however, this will likely not work in an emergency. i've requested that toyota replace the faulty part, but was informed that given that the vehicle is out of warranty they are not responsible for it. i requested that they take my case to southeastern toyota upper management to make a decision. according to the toyota dealer i was at, the service manager for the entire southeastern united states did not agree with my complaint and did not think it was within their duties to replace the part. my investigation into the issue has revealed that this issue repeats with many other vehicles of the same model years 02-06. see the following links: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/104-5th-6th-generation-2002-2006-2007-2011/144851-2003-camry-door-lock-problem.html . it is apparent that this is an issue that toyota must be aware of and refuses to deal with given that no fatalities have been reported (to the best of my knowledge). however, does someone need to get injured or possibly lose their life until this problem is resolved by the manufacturer? please address this issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that after he pulled onto the highway and attempted to enaged the accelerator pedal the vehicle failed to accelerate. the contact was able to merge to the shoulder safely. also, the contact mentioned that the engine light had illuminated. the vehicle was later towed to the dealer who diagnose that the electronic throttle body failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 94,000. the current mileage was approximately 94,200.

I noticed that white smoke was coming from my exhaust pipe, therefore, i took it to a mechanic to get it checked out. the mechanic simply told me it was due to a bad head gasket. later on, in the middle of the fix, he told me that the engine was unrepairable, that i needed a new engine. i asked him, "why?" he told me that the bolts that keeps the engine in place can no longer be tighten. the engine can no longer be held in place. he called it, "stripped head bolts." according to the mechanic and his colleagues, it is a design flaw by toyota. the mechanics went on stating that, "even under normal driving conditions, these bolts will come loose causing coolant to leak in. which caused the white smoke coming from tail pipe. so, i called up toyota to see if they can correct their problem. they told me that i needed to replace the engine. if toyota can't fix it, how would a mechanic fix it? i asked toyota if there were a recall for this, they simply said, "no." the government needs to step in and take care of this awful problem. it turns out that every 2003-200? camry owners have or will have this awful problem. is not just a reliability problem, but is also polluting our home planet. there are thousands of camrys on the road ranging from these years and all of them are or soon will be spewing out foreign smoke. no mechanic out there can fix the problem. all they can do is replace it with the same engine that will soon have the same exact issue. please step in and make toyota fix this awful issues with the "stripped head bolt." [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

On oct 18, 2012, my car started to overheat. we had it towed to our mechanic. on friday, oct 19, 2012 our mechanic stated he could not fix it and looks like it is an engine coolant leak. he further stated we needed to take it to the dealership that we bought it from to confirm the engine was none repairable. on monday, oct 22, 2012, the service department called us and confirmed the bad news. our 2004 camry 2.4l engine is leaking coolant inside the engine and the engine bolts are stripped. they gave us some options. the dealer could try to repair the bolts by retreading them (no guarantee it world work). replace the engine (rebuilt and not guarantee it wouldn?t happen again). and finally, trade in the car (not enough to pay off my loan). after further research, this issue has been happening to camry since 2002. one post stated it was fixed with the 2004 models, but in 2004 the same engine is in the highlander and the camry. the highlander also has several posts to the same issue. when will toyota take responsibility for this problem and fix it without coming after the consumer! i have contacted toyota at 800-331-4331 and filed a complaint and was told the same thing the dealer told me, not their fault. i am really hoping the government takes these complaints and forces toyota to recall these cars and fix the issues. *tr

All three passenger power door locks quit functioning properly. they will still "lock" but will not "open" door locks. hanford toyota told us the electrical motors became too weak to open the locks. but they all happened at the same time! car had approx 73847 miles on odometer. repair/replacement cost is approx $300 per door. i feel there could become a dangerous fire potential and should be replaced under recall. *tr

On august 4, 2012, i was driving on the highway when the throttle actuator control on my 2004 camry broke. my car came to a complete and sudden stop, which i am very fortunate to have not been hit by another vehicle. i was not able to move the car and many cars were forced to swerve around me to avoid an accident. all of the lights on my dashboard were flashing. when i turned the car off and tried to restart it, the engine light stayed on. i was finally able to move the car after approximately 10 minutes, but was only able to drive at 10 mph. my mechanic checked the engine code & found the problem to be the throttle body actuator control. the price for the part was $900, not including labor. i purchased the car from lia toyota of northampton, whom i have contacted & they will not assume any responsibility. i have also contacted the toyota manufacturing of north america office in kentucky and am waiting for a response. this problem needs to be addressed as it is extremely dangerous. *tr

2004 toyota camry. consumer states vehicle lost power while driving *tgw the consumer stated the throttle body was replaced. the consumer stated toyota updated the part, but never informed her. *jb

Airbag light illuminated. code b1801 was present. coil spring / spiral cable needed to be replaced. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated while replacing the spark plug the connector to the ignition coil was abnormally dry. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ignition coil connector was replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 121,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that while traveling 2 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without any warnings. as a result, the vehicle crashed into a mailbox. the vehicle was destroyed. the crash caused no injuries and a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 83,000.

Please note that i filed a complaint through phone on 9/4. the complain number is 10473713. but it was too brief. and i don't know how to add additional comment (see below). and just found out i can file it through online. so, i did. below is the letter which briefly describes the sudden unintended acceleration happened on 7/20/2012. note that this sua also happened in early 2010 when my wife was driving this same car. here are the events: 1. i was driving my car to a parking slot. just a couple of feet before i reached the parking position, the car all of a sudden moved forward violently with "full throttle" for a few feet then stopped by me. the car hit the right pillar of the pavilion. (the left pillar was about one to two feet before my left rear mirror.) 2. i was able to stop the vehicle and said to my wife (she was on the passenger seat), "what's going on this car?" at the same time i was planning to back it out. 3. it then all of a sudden the car moved forward again with full throttle. (at that moment, my left hand was still on the steering wheel and the right hand was on the gear handle.) before i had a chance to shift the gear, this sudden acceleration caught me completely off guard. the car hit the mailbox and veered toward the left. it went down the slope and stopped at the street facing left. 4. between the first stop and the second sudden acceleration it probably lasted two seconds. 5. note that this sudden acceleration already happened once in early 2010 while my wife was parking the car to a parking slot. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that while turning left at 5 mph and attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated across a cement median. the contact was able to avoid a crash when the vehicle came to a stop on its own. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer sent an engineer to examine the vehicle, who could also not locate a failure. the contact also experienced sudden acceleration while stopped and while shifting into drive. the contact was able to safely turn the engine off. the dealer replaced the throttle control assembly, but the failure continued. the failure mileage was 47,280 and the current mileage was 53,312. the consumer stated the drivers side doors were damaged. the vehicle grazed the concrete base of a lamppost in order to avoid a collision with a parked vehicle. three (3) other incidents of unintended acceleration occurred in march 2008, february 2008, and march 18, 2012. updated 09/18/2012 *js

Head gasket screws are stripped. engine lost coolant but no leak was evident. after numerous repairs to cooling system, eventually head gasket blew and had to replace the engine with a rebuilt one. coolant loss continued with second engine. radiator was replaced. coolant loss continues with new radiator. now we know that the head gasket screws are stripped, the original and only source of the leak. design flaw causes stripped head bolts in this model. *tr

Tl* 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 08/16/12*lj ...updated 03-10-16 *bf *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a sudden acceleration that caused the vehicle to jump a curve and crash into brick steps. the vehicle was towed away and repaired. the contact hurt their wrist in the crash. the vehicle was repaired and it was reported that nothing was wrong with the vehicle per the dealer. the vin was not available. the failure and the current mileage was 70,200. the vin was not available.

Problems with the sunroof. cables broke unexpectedly right after the third year. dealer said the entire pulley system broke for unknown reasons. dealer said warrenty had just expired, cost over $1000+ to replace it. two years ago, while drove on the freeway; the roof exploded, glass dropped all over, it was scary. paid $800+ and installed the new roof with dealer, a month later the pulley broke again. the dealer said we have to pay $1000+ again. it is different issue than the glass. total cost over $3000+ for just a sun roof itself. until now, i haven't replaced yet. i am afraid to keep replacing the pulley system. *tt

Tl* 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.

Both sun visors have failed with ordinary use. the brackets break and the sun visor falls in front of your face obstructing your vision. the visor will not stay up as the plastic bracket easily breaks. the driver side visor broke first then the passenger side. i talked with the technicians at the dealership and they said there were lots of replacements. the cost to replace both were in excess of $250.00. this is a manufacture defect that can easily cause serious safety ramifications. my son who was driving the car had pinned the visors up to the overhead material with straight pins to keep it from dropping in his face. i was not aware of this until he went off to college because he was the only driver of the car. i know this is not on the same level as a air bag but it is a serious safety hazard never the less and should be resolved. i have owned many cars over the last 40 years and have never had one sun visor ever break, yet this car had tow break. i have saved the old visors and would be happy to forward them to you for testing. i looked at them and could easily see where the defect is, yet i am not a engineer. i know i am not the only one having these issues but might be the only one to complain of this defect. i would be easy to see just how many are replaced. this is "constructive notice" that this is a serious safety hazard that needs to be addressed as it can impair a drivers visibility causing serious injury or death. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving 5 mph, the contact attempted to brake and noticed that the vehicle had suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. as a result, the contact crashed into a grocery store and injured ten people. a police report was filed for the incident and the contact was not injured during the crash. the vehicle had not been diagnosed and no repairs had been performed on the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 79,000.

I turned on the motor of my car which was parked at a home depot. with my foot on the brake (and not on the gas), the car suddenly accelerated and did not stop until it had traveled about 15 yards. *js

The from passenger srs airbag assembly is coming off, exposing something like yellow padding which may be indication of manufacturing defect. this may cause fatalities during accident. *tr

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! *tr

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. *kb

Tl* 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.

Our 2004 camry 2.4 engine has just been diagnosed with the stripped head bolts at 155,000 miles and is currently in the shop. they are telling me it may need a new engine due to this common faulty toyota defect on this particular engine. i am outraged to know that i'm gonna be charged almost 6000 dollars to replace a faulty engine. why isn't toyota doing something about this?! how much can they get away with for crying out loud. *tr

No incident, program keep asking for date: its a dummy date. i am the original owner of toyota camry lxi 2004. around 35,260 miles and before 3 years (under warranty) steering started causing trouble, started to feel and hear cllcking in the steering when ever the steering wheel is moved or during driving in either direction. in addition to this problem some times steering gets really hard during driving. i took the car to an authorized dealer in chicago and it was tested by a mechanic and i was told that they could not find any problem. after 16 months and at 43,752 miles the problem got worst and i had to take the car back to the same authorized dealer in chicago, and after checking it i was told that yes their is a problem with the steering and it will cost me $520 + labor to fix it. i refused to pay and told them that i will file a complain with toyota corp that when i brought the car for the same reason under warranty it was not fixed and now you want to fix the same problem charging the customer. finally the manager got the ok from toyota corp and fixed the problem without charge. now after 3 years at 63,632 miles same problems with the steering returned and a authorized dealer in california wants to charge me $715 + labor. i filed a online complain with toyota corp (main office in torrance, ca) and after investigation they told me that when the authorized dealer in chicago fixed the problem, he fixed it as a goodwill ! what does it mean? when i took the car for the same problem it was under warranty and it was fixed for no charge. i don't think i like to pay any money for this kind of problem and toyota corp should be responsible to fix this problem with no charge to customer. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle had a recurring failure with unintended acceleration. the failure would occur when driving at any speed. the contact crashed into a pillar and damaged the front passenger side fender. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. the manufacturer advised the contact that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 101,600.

Saturday afternoon 19 nov 2011, the accelerator on my 2004 4-cylinder camry became uncontrollable -- inexplicably slowing to a crawl and/or surging forward seemingly independent of how hard i depressed the gas pedal. i barely got to a local mechanic without being hit from behind or smashing into the vehicle in front of me. the mechanic told me the accelerator pedal sensor had died, and replaced it at a cost in excess of $600!!! i've seen reports that this is relatively common in this "fly-by-wire" design and am very concerned that toyota has not recalled this model to correct the problem. no way should such an issue arise after only 40000 miles on my car. i contacted toyota about reimbursing me for correcting this safety design defect, and both the local dealer and toyota customer care told me in no uncertain terms where to go -- the local director of operations almost literally telling me to f...o..! *tr

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. *tr

I bought the used 2004 toyota camry in october and found that the car would pull to the left and found that i had to firmly hold onto the steering wheel while i was driving. i went to the nhtsa website to see if other people were experiencing the same problem. i found that this was a common complaint among toyota camry owners. toyota didn't have a recall issued. in january 2011 i experienced a vibration in the steering wheel as i was entering a major highway that scared the heck out of me. i drove in the right-hand lane and dropped my speed until the vibration stopped. i had a mechanic check out the steering mechanism and he was not able to correct the problem. i have also had wheel alignments during the past five years. i am having trouble steering when i make left- or right-hand turns in addition to holding onto the steering wheel (which becomes stressful during long driving trips). my neck muscles become very cramped because i need to focus on steering the car. i've registered my car with toyota and i'm waiting for toyota to issue a recall. this is the first car i've ever owned that i do not enjoy driving. *tr

Started the vehicle on saturday 10/29/2011, put it in reverse and the engine light came on. backed out of the driveway onto the street and put it on drive. i stepped on the accelerator and the vehicle moved forward about 30feet and stalled out. i tried several times to started and it would not. after i completely turned off the ignition, i was able to restarted it. i took it to get it checked out and i was told it was the throttle body actuator stuck on the closed position. i looked it up on line and found many, many incidents of the same nature. on monday, i called the toyota dealer, and i was told that they had never heard of that problem and it's not a recall. the defective factory installed part costs $1000 plus about $300 for labor. i contacted toyota usa, but they have not acknowledged me, so far. this is a safety issue. when we took it to get it checked out it stalled in the middle of the road as we were crossing oncoming traffic. we could have been killed. and, i guess, this is not a concern for toyota. *tr

While driving on a busy city highway, the throttle body assemble stuck wide open. the car's computer shut it down, causing the car to stop in heavy traffic. the engine would not restart, as the stuck open throttle body made the engine race and the computer shut it down. as this was a know factory design defect, the newly redesigned replacement throttle body fixed the problem but toyota charges about $1000 for the replacement part. with the many reported failures of this part and the decision to make a redesign to cure the problem, it appears that the customer absorbs the corporate responsibility. there was no help from the local dealer etc! ergo my initiation of a complaint! with the large number of complaints over a long period, it is hard to understand why no recall was ever initiated nor was there a satisfactory investigation! *tr

I recently bought a 2004 toyota camry with 35,000 miles when i bought it. i started having problems with the car stalling when accelerated, i took it to auto zone to have them check with a computer which it showed that it was a problem with the throtle. i called the toyota dealer and i have been getting the run around, as days goes by the problem has increased, now the gas pedal doesnt need to be pressed for the car to take off, the rpm goes to 1500 even with the breaks on. i work 6 miles from the house and i had to start the car 8 times to be able to make it to work. i really think this is a safety issue that toyota should acknowledge instead of ignoring people when complaining about their products. does the same thing that happened in 2009 need to happen to me before i get a solution or an answer to my questions. back then toyota knew about the problem and as usual they swept it under the rug. i owe way too much money on that car. do i have to spend thousands of dollars to get it fix.? as a consumer dont i deserve to know why this vehicle is having this problem? i had an altima & had to trade it in for this crap of so called car because of economical issues, and i regret it 100%. this is the second time i've got a toyota and all i've had its nothing but problems and as usual toyota ignores everything. i need a vehicle that is reliable and that i can trust my familsy to be safe in. i don't feel safe driving it, i can't put this vehicle on the road and jeopardize the live of inocent people. all i want is to have a safe drivable vehicler. can somebody help before tragedy happens. *tr

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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 in several car on the left and the right. the force hit the other vehicles directly in the rear. the consumer hit a total of eight vehicles. 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 64,323 . updated 11/01/11*lj the consumer stated three of the vehicle including hers was totaled. prior to the accident, the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated and she discovered the floor mat was jammed under the accelerator pedal. the pedal jammed on several occasions. on several occasions, the consumer would experience a jolt while driving. also, the horn would suddenly start going off for no apparent reason. updated 06/22/12

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry xle. the contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle stalled and coasted to a stop. the vehicle restarted and was diagnosed by a private mechanic who advised that there was a throttle body failure. the manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 80,258 updated 10/19/11 *bf updated 10/28/11

Sudden unintended acceleration. updated 09/23/11 *kb

1. my car was stopped while driving 2. first time 3. problem with pedal sensor, diagnose code po2121/2122. *tr

Tl* 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. updated 9/13/11 *cn updated 09/28/11*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that three window regulators failed. in january 2010, the drivers side window regulator was replaced. the dealer did not offer any assistance. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. no additional repairs were performed. the approximate failure mileage was 114,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel shifted from left to right involuntarily. the failure occured constantly while driving at different speeds. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics because the warranty had expired. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the steering wheel began moving from left to right independently. the contact decelerated to move to the shoulder as the failure persisted. the vehicle was then towed to the dealer where they advised her that there was as steering fluid leakage due to the steering pump being fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 25,000. the vin was not available.

Toyota camry (2004) with approx 50k miles stalled while driving. it did not respond to pressing of the accelerator pedal. car which was speeding at 30 m/h came to a rolling stop right in the middle of the road creating a dangerous situation. (if it had occurred 5 mins ago, we were on the freeway driving at 65m/h and would have definitely resulted in an accident. car was towed to toyota dealership. they diagnosed the problem to be failure of the pedal sensor. *tr

Another toyota accelerator problem i was a great believer in toyota¿s reliability reputation until 6/3/2011 when my wife called from the side of a road to say that the gas pedal didn't work. luckily, before she had pulled out into the traffic lane the oncoming car had already stopped to turn into the road she was leaving; otherwise she would have been t-boned. shop diagnostics indicated failure of the accelerator pedal position sensor (apps). the car is a 2004 v-6 camry with 140,000 miles on it. when contacted about the problem, toyota headquarters in california denied culpability. the apps is an electronic gadget which replaces the old cable/pulley gas pedal linkage between the gas pedal and the fuel injectors or carburetor(s). its purpose is to improve emissions control. there is no diagnostic procedure to test its remaining life. the old cable/pulley system could be checked visually and by touch and be replaced rather cheaply if need be. apps failure results in the engine immediately reverting to idle speed. if it fails in heavy traffic at high speed, there will be an instantaneous loss of speed and power. the person behind you will have no warning and you will probably be rear-ended. if it fails during acceleration to cross traffic or merge into traffic you will probably be hit from the side. clearly the apps trades off vehicle safety for improved emissions control. if the old cable/pulley were still in place as a fail-safe measure, then apps failure would not present a safety hazard. however, it would still cost you about $600 to replace. when hydraulic brakes were introduced the cable/pulley system for the emergency brake was wisely retained as a fail-safe measure. duh. *tr

Car died while driving, in the middle of the road. 2004 toyota camry limited edition. throttle body failed. a defective manufacturer part. *tr

Toyota camry throttle body failed - defective part. *tr

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact mentioned that the failure recurred sporadically several times and usually, the vehicle would restart immediately however on the last occurrence, the vehicle failed to restart. the vehicle was then towed to a local shop who diagnosed that the throttle body would need to be replaced because it was fractured and water was leaking in. as a result, the engine was corroded. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while attempting to park with the brakes depressed, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. she was able to stop the vehicle before crashing into a building. approximately one year earlier, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for stalling issues where they replaced the throttle body assembly and rear brakes. since the repairs, the contact noticed that the vehicle would surge intermittently. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer offered no assistance because the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 36,000 updated 03/24/11*lj updated 08/22/11

1. there was no event the car went into a idle in the middle of the road. there was no acceleration. took my car to the local toyota dealer and they found a bad "throttle body". i'm finding out this is a coming problem for 2004 toyota camry's and what's amazing, the toyota parts manager said this should be a recall item. please note this item costs over $1000 to replace!! this is uncalled-for!! thousands of people on line are complaining. something has to be done. 2. this problem only happen once (feb. 22nd, 2011) 3. toyota repaired the problem by replacing the throttle body. (dealer name: bernardi toyota in framingham, ma 508-766-2463). *tr

Went to car wash to get the road salt off car. pushed in the code numbers for the automated wash. i had to open window still could not reach so opened door also. punched the code closed door and window. the light turned green and the door began to open so i took car out of park into drive to inch forward. as soon as i let off the brake pedal the car suddenly accelerated forward hitting the door before it could fully open. i thought i was going to sail right through the whole car wash but managed to get the car stopped by standing on the brake before hitting the exit door. *tr

At around 48,000 miles, i started to feel and hear a clicking in the steering. it occurs any time the steering wheel is moved,(parked or driving). i had a mechanic check it out and was told that the intermediate slide shaft is causing the problem. as i searched through your complaint list, i see there are a lot of complaints against this model and year. it seems toyota does not want to take responsibility. i was told that there are other manufacturers that have the same type of problems and have made repairs to their vehicles. also there are third party replacement parts to fix this problem (at the owners¿ expense). how many failures, crashes or possibly deaths will it take to make toyota issue a recall to repair this? toyota claims it is not a safety issue, yet there seems to be a lot of letters stating that their safety was at risk. it is uncomfortable to hear and feel that noise every time my wife or i are driving this vehicle. *tr

2004 toyota camry. consumer states he experienced unintended acceleration on multiple occasions. *kb the consumer stated as he was pulling into a parking space, with his foot on the brake, the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed crashing into a brick wall. the consumer stated in each case, his foot was on the brake and damage was done to property and his vehicle. *jb updated 03/04/11*jb

My 2004 toyota camry began leaking transmission fluid from the rear part of the transmission where the two halves of the housing are bolted together. two mechanics, including one whose expertise is in transmission repair, inspected the transmission and said that the transmission's seal apparently failed. the vehicle has 45,000 miles on it, and stays indoors except for a 12-mile round-trip commute between my home and the local indoor public parking garage. both estimates for repair were at least $1,500 because the design of the camry does not allow easy access to the transmission, requiring the mechanic to drop the entire frame to access the transmission. the fluid leak is small, likely no more than a half milliliter every 10 days, so the repair has not been done. both mechanics stated that it is very unusual for a vehicle like this to begin leaking from between the halves of the housing and, based on there being no other physical damage or wear to the area, it was their opinions that this is a manufacturer's defect. the transmission fluid color is still tinged with pink and diffuses well on blotter paper, and the mechanical function of the transmission appears fine. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while parked, the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel and stayed on. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated the sensors could be reprogrammed but they could not guarantee that would repair the failure. the technicians stated if the reprogram did not work the front passenger seat would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 47,217.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact heard a noise that was unknown, when the vehicle accelerated forward without warning. the dealer was notified but did not offer any assistance. previously the dealer had made four attempts to diagnose a failure. the manufacturer was notified who sent an investigator to test drive the vehicle but he was unable to duplicate a failure nor was the vehicle repaired. the current mileage was approximately 45,000. the failure mileage was approximately 20,000. updated 2/23/11 *cn the undercarriage of the vehicle was damaged. updated 04/25/11

2004 toyota camry. consumer states that brakes have been squealing for years. he states that the dealer has worked on the vehicle and nothing has helped. he also stated that the squealing is extremely loud and constant. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the vehicle accelerated to 95 mph within seconds. the contact applied the brakes but to no avail. the vehicle came to a stop independently. the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer advised her that the failure was caused by the floor mat. the contact disagreed. the failure recurred while the contact was driving. the front wheels were spinning and the vehicle crashed into a row of stones. the contact was uninjured. a police report was available. the vehicle sustained damages to the under carriage and was towed to the dealer. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired for the damages. the failure recurred a third time and again, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the failure. the failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 44,500. updated 12/14/2011 *cn

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the vehicle suddenly accelerated out of the garage while the gear in reverse with her foot on the brake pedal. the rpms increased rapidly after the gear was shifted into neutral. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and an inspection was done but they could not duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and claim#1012231306 was filed. the failure mileage was 146,986. updated 2/28/11 *cn updated 05/05/11

2004 toyota camry le i hv front end shaking when i applied brakes. i have chavez front rotors, pad(both organic n semi metallic) rebuilt calipers, new set of 4 tires and i still have vibration it's 100 percent coming from front. end some one plz help [xxx] thanks. one more thing brake master cylinder was on the bulletin board not recall i have had that done also.i hate toyota i only got 40,000 original miles on it n looks like brand new but drive likes toyota (like crap). information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while pulling into a carport with his foot on the brake, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the vehicle did not stop until the vehicle went over the stopper in the parking spot. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 80,000.

Power train: automatic transmission-i have owned this toyota camry for approximately five months. the transmission has a mind of its own. occasionally it slips into the wrong gear. the worse problem i encountered was five weeks ago when i placed the vehicle into reverse and the vehicle wanted to go forward. i nearly hit the car parked in front of me. i am glad nobody was walking in front of the car when i placed the vehicle into the reverse gear. this car is dangerous and if i could i would return it back to the dealer. suspension-when is raining the car is difficult to maneuver above 50mph. the rear of the car want to go right making the front of the car go left. the same thing happens when the car hits bumps on the road. again, the car is unsafe and should be taken off the road. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving 11 mph the accelerator pedal became stuck, she applied the brakes and that did not stop the vehicle or release the pedal. the vehicle drove over a steep embankment and crashed into a creek. the contact sustained injures to her back. a police report was filed. the vehicle had damages to both front and rear bumpers. the vehicle was being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 32,466.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving in reverse 2 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a nearby dirt mound. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact was driving approximately 2 mph with pressure being applied to the brake pedal when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. the contact applied heavy pressure to the brake pedal but the vehicle did not stop until after few seconds elapsed. the vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure nor was the vehicle repaired. the contact stated that the failure had occurred three times prior. the failure and current mileage was 41,000.

2004 camry brake fluid leak. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was very hot. the contact had the oil changed and the check engine light turned off. the vehicle was driven the next day and the same failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the bolts on the intake manifold were stripped and the engine needed to be replaced. the contact also noticed a leak. the contact called the dealership who verified that because of the bolts, the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls. the current mileage was approximately 137,000. the failure mileage was approximately 136,950.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road; after several attempts, the vehicle restarted. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the throttle plate failed. the mechanic replaced the throttle body. the failure mileage was approximately 72,000 and the current mileage was 72,052.

Engine failed. car stalled while traveling on busy road. dealership identified as throttle body. required $ 1,100 replacement. research indicates extensive problem for toyota. *tr

2004 toyota camry xle v6 sunroof stuck. while driving on a highway at 65mph with the sunroof fully opened, it began to rain. i attempted to close it and it would not close. i tried to pull over, but with the rain and some hail on my eyes, it was hard to see the road. i almost had an accident because my sunroof would not close. the dealer informed me that these cars have issues with sunroofs getting stuck, but because my car is out of warranty the dealer will not pay. dealer estimated approximately $1,200 will cost to fix it. *tr

Moved vehicle forward to position it to back it into the garage; when ready to put my foot on the brake to engage the reverse, heard a "click" under the hood and the car took off at high speed, applied brake, car would not stop, went into the neighbor's front lawn, damaged the grass and cracked the front bumper in the car. the manufacturer contracted an engineer to inspect the car and the engineer pronounced the car safe and sound. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit an unusual noise when attempting a turn in either direction. in addition, the contact stated that the vehicle would not remain straight when attempting to turn, which was a constant failure. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering column was replaced. the manufacturer advised the contact that he would be reimbursed for partial repairs. the failure mileage was approximately 35,000 and the current mileage was 39,027.

My 2004 toyota camry fails to decelerate when i take my foot off of the gas peddle. it has behaved this way since i bought it in january of this year. it frightens me in lieu of the recalls made on toyota vehicles. now my 'needs maintenance' light is on in the dash. *tr

I own a 2004 toyota camry. it has a defective throttle body which has left my wife stranded and cost $1000 to fix from the dealer. this is a common problem and a few of my friends have had to pay twice to get this fixed. the other issue is there a defective part in the steering linkage that pops when you turn. this eventually leads to slop in the steering and it cause my to go in the ditch. this accident has given me a chronic back condition and prevented me from commissioning in the military. this issue is also known to be a problem with the camrys but toyota refuses to do anything about it. *tr

Intake manifold defect, 2004 toyota camry. ticking sound from inside the manifold. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost power and the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle but the vehicle would not accelerate over 10 mph. the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where it was diagnosed as a failure in the throttle body. the vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure at the oxygen sensor and throttle body. the manufacturer would not provide any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 110,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle would not accelerate and the check engine light illuminated. the contact turned off the vehicle and restarted it; however, it would not accelerate past 10 mph. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the failure was caused by the throttle body; the mechanic advised her to take the vehicle to an authorized dealership. the failure occurred again while the contact was driving to the dealership. the vehicle was towed to the dealership where the contact was informed that they could offer no assistance. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that there was nothing they could do about the problem. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 106,000. the failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

On 8/0/10 vehicle in parking lot. backed up vehicle. put vehicle in drive. vehicle engine revved up and crashed into two vehicles. attempted to hit brake. distance between brake and gas pedal is 3 1/2 inches. vehicle involved was a toyota. engineer is inspecting vehicle on 8/27/10. *tr

2004 toyota camry has a clicking sound in the steering column. *tr

While driving at approximately 45 miles per hour our 2004 toyota camry suddenly decelerated, and was only able to move forward very slowly. after pulling the car off of the travel lane and into a safe location, it was noted that the check engine light was on. the car could be driven very slowly (approximately 2-4 miles per hour) with the accelerator depressed completely. after about 45 seconds the car would accelerate to 35-40 miles per hour and stay at that speed with the accelerator completely depressed. the car was unsafe to operate with these accelerator problems. we had the car towed to a toyota dealer who informed us that the electronic throttle control computer had failed, and that the entire electronic throttle control computer must be replaced. *tr

I was driving the vehicle on rt 684 going south towards white plains westchester county ny, around 6:00 pm, i was driving in the middle lane at 65 mile speed, then i was changing from middle lane to the left lane, suddenly the vehicle went to in appropriate and uncontrolled acceleration and drifted to the middle island, the car was forced to stop by the shrubs and small trees. i was able to get out of the car , called 911 , went back to my seat and the police and ambulance came and took me to northerwestchester hospital in mt kisco ny. *tr

While driving the vehicle it would suddenly accelerate and then slow down almost to a stop without driver pressure on the accelerator pedal changing. this problem occurred each time the vehicle was driven. the service department where the vehicle was purchased strongly recommended the vehicle not be driven before repairs could be made. the vehicle was left at the service department where they diagnosed the problem as a defective throttle pedal control, p/n 78010-33010. i am waiting on the service department to repair the problem. *tr

Toyota camry 2004 got caught on fire i drove my toyota camry 2004 the other day and suddenly the abs system was triggered. engine died. when i cranked it back up again, smokes started coming out. i changed my oil regularly. the last one was a week before at valvoline (they checked all fluids) toyota ran an investigation and this is what they made up: "serpentine belt is faulty, continued to be operated, pressure in radiator caused it to burst and sprayed coolant onto the battery and fuse box and relay panel which led to a short circuit" i talked to a nice service technician at toyota and i was told that it might be something that they made up to get away it. he explained to me how that wasn't too likely to happen toyota told me that they'll call me before inspecting the car. they never did . they sent me a letter, which arrived a day after my vehicle is supposed to be towed from the dealer (on friday). i had to wait till monday to tow it away and they charged me weekends storage fee ($25 a day) i planned to just donate the car and it will usually takes 2-3 days. i thought i'll do that by the time they are ready to inspect my car. i called toyota earlier and they told me they would call me back (2 days - even after inspection). again, that never happened till now the whole engine compartment is burned up. most stuffs melted, but i'm surprised they can conclude that it's the serpentine belt. you have to look at my vehicle to believe. everything there melted and turned black before fireman came (huge fire). i went to check and retrieve the belt and it looked like someone cut it deliberately. i even had hard time opening the hood because they damaged it..... do you guys think this is a foul play? i got no full coverage on the car. i'm pretty much broke now....and they sorta push me to get rid of my car they said they'll call me to arrange a meeting for inspection. they never did and inspected my car anyway they cut some stuffs like serpentine belt from my engine. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the passenger side air bag light illuminated immediately after the vehicle was turned on. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the vehicle needed a new rear crash sensor as well as a new passenger seat. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 66,000.

We own a 2004 toyota camry, purchased in or, registered in wa since 2005. we have had the passenger airbag sensor reset at least 6 times since purchase, both in or and wa. the vast majority of these repairs done under warranty. michael's toyota in bellevue has stated that they "replaced" the sensor last time it failed but it once again has failed; which means the passenger airbag will not deploy in case of an accident. michael's toyota's service manager has stated that the last repair was the last one they would absorb. i believe this airbag sensor was not replaced and remains faulty; either by design or in this particular one. i am bringing it in for another repair tomorrow but expect a battle over the cost of repair being absorbed by the dealership. this failed airbag sensor means dangerous conditions for anyone sitting in the passenger seat in case of an accident. according to the wa state attorney general's office, this may be a known problem already. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. the brake pedal was applied repeatedly and the vehicle continued to accelerate. suddenly, the vehicle began to slow down on its own. the failure occurred twice. the contact stated that the third time, the vehicle exhibited unintended acceleration while driving in a parking lot, at which time a police report was filed. there were no personal injuries or vehicle damage. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was in the dealers possession for fourteen days to perform further inspection of the acceleration failure. the contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired, and the technician was unable to determine the cause of failure. the failure mileage was approximately 43,593. updated 08/24/10. *lj updated 08/25/10*jb

My wife was pulling her 2004 toyota camry into a parking space, car in drive with her foot lightly on the brake with the car suddenly accelerated. the brakes were of little use and the only thing that kept her from crashing into an office building was a small retaining wall that stopped the car. the car is now at an auto body shop with over $7,000 in repairs to be made. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that the steering wheel shaft failed because of the bearings and caused the steering wheel to feel extremely tight. the dealer stated that the steering wheel could lock while driving. the steering column, steering assembly and the bearings were replaced at the owners expense. the failure and current mileages were approximately 26,000. updated 8/25/10 *cn updated 08/27/10 updated 08/30/10*jb

The key in my toyota special edition 2004 camry is designed to be removed only when the gear shift is in the park position. however, mine can be removed regardless of the position of the gear shift. ex: once the car is stopped and shut off and should it still be in the drive position, the key can be removed. this should not be.. as a result , i had an accident as the car rolled down an incline and struck another vehicle..no one was in the car at the time, but a child could have been in a car seat in the rear and i would not have been able to stop the car. i t has happened at least three times while under warranty, but i thought it was my fault for not placing the car in the park position before exiting the vehicle. didn't realize it until the accident that it was not designed that way. notified the corporate office of toyota and they responded with the fact that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and would not acknowledge any safety problem. world toyota in atlanta will repair the problem for approximately $424.00, but i feel it should be toyota's responsibility and definitely a safety issue. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact was parking the vehicle when the accelerator pedal became stuck causing the vehicle to crash into a building. there were no injuries. the entire front end of the vehicle was crushed and the windshield was broken. the vehicle was towed. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 67,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving at a very low speed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated when she took her foot off the accelerator pedal to brake. the vehicle went uphill and crashed into large rocks. the contact turned off the ignition but the wheels continued to spin. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership for inspection but the dealer stated that no failure was found. the failure occurred on two more occasions. the current and failure mileages were approximately 44,000. updated 6/19/10 *cn updated 07/27/10*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while the contact was driving approximately 2 mph there was an unexpected increase of acceleration causing the vehicle to crash into a steel pole. the frontal airbag deployed with the level of impact. the contact sustained severe injuries to the head and neck. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the body damages to the vehicle was estimated at the cost of $16,000. the cause failure had not been determined at that time. in addition, the identical unintended acceleration failure occurred four years later. there were no injures in that incident. the vehicle is in the process of being repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 23,000. updated 09/22/10. *lj updated 09/23/10

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving 55 mph the vehicle accelerated twice as she depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to slow down. the vehicle inspected by the twice dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. she did not notify the manufacturer. the failure and current mileages were 44,000.

2004 toyota camry. consumer states unintended acceleration *tgw the consumer stated she was making a right turn to park the vehicle, when suddenly, the vehicle accelerated out of control, hit a pole, went over a small mound of grass and stopped hitting two cars that were parked perpendicular on the other side of the mound grass. when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, to have it inspected, it was discovered that the hooks were missing that held the floor mats in place. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated she was at a car wash. she stopped the vehicle and put it in neutral/ when the vehicle was completely washed, the green light illuminated to indicate the contact could proceed. she put the gear into drive and lightly pressed the accelerator pedal, then suddenly the vehicle accelerated two to four seconds to a speed of 30 mph. the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning, causing the contact to crash into a nearby pole. the contact sustained injuries to the head and neck. a police report was filed accordingly. the vehicle was not diagnosed for the failure. the failure mileage was 26,190 and the current mileage is 54,000. updated 09/22/10. *lj the consumer stated she turned the wheel slightly to avoid hitting a concrete wall, and instead she hit a light pole. the consumer stated she had no control over the vehicle. the repairs were completed on the vehicle. updated 09/22/10

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving at 5 mph, a vehicle in front stopped short so the contact used extreme force on the brake pedal to stop. however, the brakes did not engage and the vehicle suddenly accelerated, crashing into the vehicle in front. the passenger sustained neck injuries. the vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealership but the dealer could not find the cause of the acceleration. the failure occurred again but the contact was able to stop the vehicle to prevent a crash. the failure mileage was unknown. the current mileage was approximately 37,000.

My 2004 toyota camry has started to "hold back" when i drive it. then the abs light came on and started flashing and when i stepped on the brakes, the flashing light went off. i called the lancaster pa toyota dealer and the service department said that as long as it is intermittent and not constant, it is nothing to worry about. but i wonder how many other toyota customers have had problems with their anti-lock braking systems. *tr

While exiting ez-pass toll my vehicle's engine revved up out of control, as if the accelerator was being floored when i was just barely touching it. i released the accelerator and was able to shift into neutral, apply the foot brake, and pull over safely. check engine light came on. took the car in to the dealership and i'm waiting to hear back from them. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while reversing, the contact noticed sudden acceleration and crashed into a building. the contact shifted into park and had not been moved. the contact was injured and a police report was filed. the rear of the vehicle was damaged by the impact and the insurance company planned to have someone inspect the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were approximately 60,000.

Noise in steering column and too much play in steering. replaced intermediate steering column shaft. major issue averted since my mechanic picked up on the issue. significant automobile part, should not have failed. toyota has a service bulletin but not a recall on this issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that she had experienced vehicle speed control problems three times. the first occurrence was on a dry sunny day travelling about 25 mph. the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. she was able to stop the unintended acceleration without incident.the second incident also involved unintended acceleration. the brakes were applied and she was able to bring the vehicle to a stop. on the third occasion, while entering a parking lot, the vehicle began accelerating and the brakes were immediately applied. the vehicle began jerking and accelerated backward into the roadway. the vehicle then lunged and accelerated forward, back into the parking lot, and proceeded to crash into a concrete barrier. the vehicle sustained front end damage. the manufacturer was contacted and advised there were no recalls on her vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 14,000 and the current mileage was approximately 15,000. updated 05/18/10. *lj updated 06/15/10 *bf updated 07/19/10*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving approximately 35 mph on wet road conditions and attempting to apply the brakes, the vehicle was moving to the left then to the right. the contact turned the hazard lights on and maintained a significant distance between the other vehicles. the vehicle eventually came to a stop. the contact noticed that the failure only occurred when the road was wet. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who could not duplicate the failure. she called the manufacturer but received no assistance when the complaint was filed. the contact previously filed complaints for similar models she owned under the same manufacturer regarding brake failures; she could not recall the year, make and model of the vehicles. the failure mileage was approximately 100. the current mileage was approximately 20,000.

The 2004 toyota camry se was driven about 25 miles on the freeway prior to the accident. i was parking in a hospital parking garage. my foot was on the brake as i was parking. the car was about 3 feet from a concrete wall, then the car accelerated forward. the car crashed, ruined the bumper and other parts beneath the fiberglass. i had a large bruise from the seatbelt and my 6 month old daughter was screaming in the back seat. i got us out of the car quickly, the car however was still trying the go forward into the wall since it was still in drive. i got back in and turned the car off. the police would not come and file a report since it was on private property, so we filed a report with the hospital's building security. the car was towed to a toyota collision shop and still remains there today. we have been waiting for toyota to come out and "inspect" the car and we cannot move or fix the car until they have their inspection. this was about a month ago. we have been getting nothing but the run around from toyota both at the dealership where we bought the car and from the national corporation of toyota. we will be seeking a lawyer. *tr

2004 toyota camry. consumer states the engine surged and the car lunged forward as he was parking. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle ran over the curb, across the sidewalk and struck and damaged a column on the front of a building. the vehicle sustained damage to the right front resulting in a repair bill in excess of $4,000. on a previous occasion when exiting the freeway and making a right turn, the engine surged between gears but when it engaged, the consumer did not notice a problem. six months later the same thing happened. *jb

On may 15, 2004 i was involved in a 1 person auto accident in my 2003 toyota camry le. i had just purchased the vehicle less than 30 days from the time of the accident from a certified used toyota dealership (stone mountain toyota). my car spun out of control as i pressed the accelerator to pull out of a store parking lot. i was unable to stop the car by braking and ended up rolling over an embankment and on to railroad tracks. i was wearing my safety belt at the time. i was able to get out of the car and away from it as i feared it was going to blow up. i had no idea of what went wrong as it accelerated so fast. obviously, i was terrified and remain emotionally and physically damaged from this event. i was transported to the er via ambulance and was evaluated for injuries. my main injuries were general body, head, neck, and back pain. subsequently, a lumbar fracture was found years later on a scan for another medical issue. i still suffer from low back pain and the event haunts me. especially since i told the police, ambulance workers, insurance company, and the managers at the dealership about what happened. no one investigated the accident further as if i was not making any sense. i also missed a few days of work and wages because i am an rn and couldn't perform my job due to the pain. i am really upset about the recalls because it doesn't include earlier toyota models and i reported this incident 6 years ago when i had my accident and nothing was done. thanks for your time.. *tr

We own a 2004 camry le. this car had been in two separate accidents - one in 23 december 2007 and 21 august 2009 wherein the accelerator took over the car causing accidents and extensive hood damages costing the insurance well over $5,000. "i have no control over my car" was the only reason i can give for these two incidents. these incidents were reported to romano toyota only to be told that maintenance cannot explain why these uncontrollable incidents happened. in the meantime our insurance company dropped us and our insurance premiums have increased. on the recent wave of reports on toyota camry failures, romano toyota was again approached to have my camry le evaluated for the same failures. we were told this time that my car is not part of the recall years. do we have to wait until there is a loss of life before something is done with my car? this has been happening sporadically over the course of the years of ownership. although both incidents were not reported to the police, the insurance company had their representatives inspect the damages. *cn

On july 5 2008, i was driving my 2004 toyota camry with 67,000 miles on it on i95 in brevard co. fl. as i accelerated a little to pass into the left lane, my car took off and proceeded to go faster even though i had taken my foot off of the accelerator. after about 30 seconds, my engine died. i managed to pull the car off the shoulder. after several attempts, i finally got the car started again and the engine light came on. luckily there was an exit close by and i slowly drove my car off i95 and straight to mike erdman toyota in merritt island. they diagnosed the problem as the throttle body. they told me i was "lucky" that my car chose to shut off as a lady in merritt island had the same thing happen to her but her car didn't stop until it ran into a bank! my total bill, parts and labor were $1048.26 plus another $99.64 for the rental car for a grand total of $1147.90. after this happened, i went onto the toyota website and filed a complaint as i don't think a car with this low mileage should have this happen to it. (never heard from toyota) i also did some internet research and found that 100's of other people had this happen to their toyota's, mostly camry's models from 2003 - 2006. check out the throttle body topic on topix.com....lots of angry camry owners with throttle body issues! this part should have been recalled....we want our repair money back!!! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while the contact was driving approximately 5 mph attempting to stop, the brake pedal was engaged with an unexpected acceleration. the vehicle was able to stop with extreme pressure applied to the brake. the identical failure occurred on ten separate occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired at this time. the failure mileage was unknown. the current mileage was 74,197. updated 5/10/10 *cn updated 07/19/10*jb

Ltr of thanks for the february 24th testimony before the house committee, which detailed nhtsa's supervision of several toyota vehicle recalls; it is imperative that this issue be thoroughly assessed to determine the safety of all toyota vehicles. *tgw when the consumer attempted to stop at a red light, the vehicle continued to accelerate. the consumer avoided a collision, by making a sharp right turn and within a few minutes the vehicle was back under her control. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they removed the driver's side floor mat and placed it on the passenger side. the inspected the vehicle, but couldn't find anything wrong. the consumer didn't experience another problem until january 15, 2010 she was leaving the service station, turned right onto the main street and the vehicle accelerated twice for a short period of time. the dealer checked the vehicle again, but to no avail. *jb

I purchased my 2004 toyota camry in feb. '04. from the day i drove it off the lot, the car surges as you begin to accelerate. i returned it for repair and the technicians could not figure out the problem. it has been a continual problem and still occurs daily. in dec. 2004 as i was parking my car at the hotel where i work the car surged, jumped the curb and drove into a hotel room causing damage to the building and the car. today is 3/23/10 and on the way to work this morning it surged twice.

2004 toyota camry. consumer states unintended acceleration causing a crash. *tgw the consumer stated while descending down her driveway, the vehicle accelerated out of control and would not stop. when she turned the wheel, the vehicle climbed an embankment and crashed into a tree. *jb

2004 toyota camry. consumer states rapid acceleration. *tgw the consumer stated as she slowly turned into a parking space and began to apply the brake, the vehicle suddenly lurched forward, sending the vehicle over a yellow concrete barrier and into a small retaining wall. the vehicle came to a stop when it hit the retaining wall. a few months later, the same thing happened. as the consumer was backing out of a parking space, the vehicle suddenly lurched backwards and started to go in a small spin. she applied the brake and the vehicle stopped. the third incident happened when the consumer was proceeding up a driveway to a hospital. as she was sitting waiting to proceed with her foot on the brake, the vehicle all of a sudden lurched forward. she immediately braked harder and the vehicle stopped after going about 3 or 4 feet forward. *jb

2004 toyota camry. consumer states throttle body and gas pedal malfunctioning. *tgw the consumer stated he started the vehicle and when he pressed on the accelerator pedal to leave his driveway, nothing happened. meaning, the gas pedal did not work, but rather he simply coasted. he shut the vehicle off and restarted it, but received the same results. the check engine light illuminated and it stayed on for some time after the second effort. later that day, the vehicle drove fine with no problems. the consumer went to the dealer and they diagnosed the problem as the throttle circuit. *jb

Fax on behalf of re her defective 2004 toyota camry: defective steering shaft was replace but noise has returned; reply attn: cape coral district office. *kb the consumer stated the vehicle made a distinctive noise when the steering wheel was turned. the problem returned six months later.

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 toyota camry. while driving at speeds of 40 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck in the open throttle position. the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal but to no avail. as a result, the vehicle continued to accelerate and proceeded to crash into a tree. the passenger of the vehicle was killed. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure and current mileages were not available. *9/15/2011*cw

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while attempting to navigate into a park space, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warning. he was unable to control the unintended acceleration and proceeded to crash into an embankment. the contact was not injured. the current and failure mileages were 49000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the consumer stated she pulled into her driveway and activated the garage door opener. the door had opened about 2/3 when the vehicle suddenly accelerated while her foot was still on the brake. the garage door was knocked off the track and the vehicle hit a workbench. the consumer was not injured, but there was substantial damage to her vehicle. updated 4/30/10 *cn updated 06/25/10.*jb

2004 toyota camry. consumer states unintended acceleration. *tgw as the consumer was turning into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to what sounded like maximum rpms. the vehicle side swiped another vehicle, jumped four or five curbs and plowed into a landscape before coming to a stop. *jb

My 2004 toyota camry le had rapidly accelerated on its own shortly after placing gear selector in park. i was slowly backing up my camry le on an incline. i had my left foot on the brake and lightly touched the gas pedal with my right foot. (n.b. i used both feet, because on two occasions while backing up with my body turned, my right foot twisted and got caught between the accelerator and brake pedals--which are the same height.) i barely got a few feet before i heard an odd noise--a sound that i can neither remember or describe --since i have no frame of reference for this sound. i believe the car was vibrating when this sound occurred. i put my right foot on the brake and moved the gear selector to the park position. within about 3 seconds the engine raced so high--as if the car was traveling 120 miles +. i have never heard an engine accelerate as rapidly and as high as this. it was as if rocket fuel was suddenly added to the fuel line. if this vehicle was in drive, i would have been unable to stop. my relative is proficient in both computers and cars. he suggested that there could be several reasons for this problem including corrosion on computer parts, ic chips not seated properly, problems with the wiring harness, and the last suggestion, that the ecm (car computer) gave the wrong command to open up the throttle body, which caused the engine to race. after i turned the engine off and back on, the car worked normal--my relative said that the ecm could have reset itself. even if toyota could claim that the problem is in the gas pedal, its important to know that there is a sensor by gas pedal (wires attached) which i understand would tell the ecm where its [pedal] position is. since there is no mechanical linkage (cable) that connects to the throttle body--the accelerator would have to be controlled electronically. updated 03/30/10.*jb the consumer what he experienced could never be explained away as a sticky gas pedal, foot entrapment, a floor mat issue, or operator error. there were 3 incidents of unwanted acceleration he experienced in his vehicle. updated 01/14/14

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving 10 mph with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated on its own over a concrete barrier, hit a vehicle and then hit a gas meter. he sustained minor back injuries. the vehicle was destroyed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. a police report is available. the failure and current mileages were 46000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. she stated that while she was pulling out of the drive way she noticed that the vehicle will not go faster than 10mph. she started to drive, but ended up pulling into a parking lot and parked. the vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic. the mechanic diagnosed the defect to be the wireless throttle body. the vehicle will be repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 52,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. when he was stopped at a traffic light with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated and lunged forward suddenly. the failure occurred twice. he took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that there was nothing wrong with it. the failure also occurred in 2006. he took the vehicle back to the dealership and again, they were unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. the failure recurred again in a parking lot which caused him to graze a light pole. there were no injuries. he was able to stop the vehicle by shifting into neutral gear when the failure occurred. he had not called the manufacturer to-date. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 49,000. the failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Toyota camry 2004. i purchase toyota camry 2004 new and i have experience acceleration of car for two occasions. while i was driving the car around march 2005 in the morning and gas paddle went down by itself for a 30 sec or so. i did not had the control of the gas paddle. this happened twice around 2005. this happened for few seconds only (30-45 sec). i experience little increase in the speed for that brief period. i haven't shown the problem to dealer. this happened for a brief period so i thought something is my fault but now it seems like some other issue. *tr

Tl* contact owned a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated he was driving at about 5mph when he was turning in a parking lot trying to park. the vehicle took off and he hit a store front which was 7 feet from the parking lot. the contact stated he does not remember much, but he had glass shatter all over him. he was rushed to the hospital but was not injured at all. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure mileage was 50,000. the vin was unavailable.

2004 toyota camry gas pedal stopped working, the car went to idle and would not increase rpm. no consequences because i was in isolated rural area. turned car off and restarted, it worked as normal. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning which caused the vehicle to accelerate up to 50 mph and crash into a wall. the front passenger side of the vehicle was damaged. no one was injured during the crash. the contact towed the vehicle to a local mechanic and called the manufacturer. the manufacturer informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. the contact could not take the vehicle to the dealer; therefore, it was towed to a body shop and repaired. the repairs have not been completed due to the availability of parts. the failure mileage was unknown. the contact stated that the crash was due to rapid acceleration.

While attempting to accelerate my 2004 toyota camry le onto a parkway, my vehicle would not respond. i pressed the gas pedal all the way to the floor expecting that my vehicle would increase in speed. i wanted to increase my speed so i could match the speed of traffic already on the parkway, enabling me to get onto the parkway safely. instead, my camry remained stationary at idle speed for about 6 seconds. after the 6 seconds or so, the vehicle started to increase speed slowly. fortunately the person behind me maintained a safe following distance avoiding a potential accident. on june 14, 2006, i brought my car into the dealer and told him what happened. on the dealership form it stated "we have inspected your vehicle and vehicle is operating within manufacturer guidelines. no repairs are needed." i have also filed a complaint on nhtsa web site (odi # 10317412) concerning my 2004 toyota in which the engine rapidly and exponentially accelerated on its own after i put my car in park position. my right foot was on the brake pedal (and only the brake pedal) while putting transmission in park. *tr

The front left of the car was making noise. when i drive, the steering wheel was vibrating when i press the brake. when i was driving on the freeway, the steering wheel stopped working. as the steering wheel did not work, i tried to stopped the car by pressing the brakes, but that did not stop the car. the front of my car hit into the center divider on the freeway and then the back of my car also hit the divider. when the car finally stopped i was blocking 3 lanes on a 5 lane freeway facing traffic. the air bags did not deploy even though i was driving 55 mph. the front bumper completely detached from the car. i suffered whiplash including neck and shoulder pains. i just had my car maintained about a month ago. *tr

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i own a 2004 toyota camry vin#[xxx] on january 6, 2010 i was driving up first ave in manhattan going to randalls island. at 1st ave and about 10 st i was driving about 20 miles per hour, pressed the brake approaching a red light. instead the engine revved (vroom) and car accelerated forward. i floored the brake and pulled up the emergency brake and still i tapped the commercial vehicle in front before being able to stop by putting car into park. 2 hours later i was returning home and driving down 9th street between broadway and university and again approaching a red light braked to slow down the car (i was already going 20mph) again, instead the vehicle revved and accelerated forward and this time no matter how hard i pushed the brake the car wouldn't stop. i slammed the transmission into park , pulled up the emergency brake and that stopped the car. i called aaa and had the car towed to toyota of manhattan where they said my brake pins were frozen and there was a throttle problem and charged $1300 for repair. (my personal mechanic in nj later told me brake pins and uncontrolled acceleration were not related. on monday february 22, 2010 while driving to my summer apartment in ventnor nj the same thing happened. we were again able to stop the car by pulling into park mode and emergency brake. we restarted the car and drove 10 miles per hour to our parking lot where the car still sits. calls to toyota of manhattan simply stated that this model was not under recall and the car was too far for them to send a tow. attempts to bring the car to a local toyota (shore toyota) calls were not answered and i was told i could not bring the car in without an appointment. and i should bring the car back to where the repair was done. so there it sits in a parking lot. i had to rent a car to get home. the repair was clearly bogus and this problem is acceleration upon hitting the brake pedal. *tr updated ivoq 09/01/10

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry le. the contact lost control of the vehicle because the steering wheel malfunctioned on the vehicle. the contact was not injured in the crash. the contact was not able to give more details of what caused the vehicle to lose control. the consumer was traveling 55 mph when the crash occurred. the failure mileage was 39,000. the vehicle was destroyed. updated 4/26/10 *cn updated 04/30/10. *jb

I was driving on a highway along with my daughter in my 2004 camry when the cruise control light went on by itself. the car started to accelerate on its own. i could not figure out why the car was doing this, and hit the cruise control button off. that took care of the issue, but it was very frightening. *tr

Parking car in parking space in front of garage, car suddenly accelerated ramming into and through the garage door. *tr

My toyota camry accelerated twice. once as i had backed out of my driveway and put the car into drive. another incident was shortly after i had crossed a neighborhood street. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably while driving approximately 20 mph and crashed into a tree. the contact had no knowledge of whether the failure previously occurred. a passenger was killed when the crash occurred. a detailed police report is available. the failure mileage was unknown. updated 003/30/10 *bf the police report is illegible. updated 05/20/10 the consumer stated he is not the owner of the vehicle, his mother-in-law was killed in the accident and his aunt was driving. the contact stated his wife requested he look into the matter regarding toyota. received a legible copy of the police report. updated 07/29/10. updated 9/29/11*cw

Car:2004 toyota camry xle model when i drive on a city road with pot holes/rough surface intersection my brakes does not seems to effective. you almost seems to feels its not going to stop, but when you push hard and keep it eventually stop. other wise brakes perform as expected in highways. *tr

Sudden acceleration that so far has been controlled by applying the brakes. the surge is small but still noticeable. this has happened a few times but i have not complained before as i thought the problems were only with the 2007 and up models and figured i was imagining it do to the all of the recent recalls. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact started the ignition. the vehicle accelerated out of control. the vehicle was able to stop. the identical failure occurred on the next day. currently, the vehicle is parked and not being driven due to the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired at this time. the current mileage was approximately 45,300. the failure mileage was 46.650. updated 03/26/10. *lj vrtc complaint vehicle. *dsy the consumer stated the vehicle was parked on wet muddy grass and when he applied the accelerator pedal the motor roared and the vehicle accelerated. updated 09/28/10

2004 toyota camry. consumer states repeated gas pedal surge. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle accelerated on three occasions. his wife was able to turn off the ignition, while he applied the emergency brake. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving 5 mph in reverse out of her driveway, there was a sudden increase in engine rpms and the vehicle proceeded to abnormally accelerate in the forward position. the vehicle crashed through her garage door and continued to idle. she was able to put the vehicle into neutral and turn the vehicle off. the contact was uninjured. the manufacturer was contacted and would not offer any assistance. no repairs were made to the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were under 39,000.

On april 02, 2007 i had a car accident. i was driving my 2004 toyota camry le door sedan. as i was driving to my way to arizona to visit some family members i was driving in a normal speed out of the sudden the pedal of the accelerator did not work i tried to control my car but it was impossible to stopped the car. as consequence the car flip over and i got injured. on the same week of april 02. 2007 i had taken my csr to a toyota dealer to do a full service. on april second a toyota dealer associates called me but i was not there so my mom answered the phone and the representative from toyota had called to see how my brakes were working. *tr

Following are the descriptions of two similar complaints involving the same vehicle: 1. vehicle, 2004 toyota camry v-6, accelerated unexpectedly while being driven into a head-in parking space. vehicle did not respond to braking, overshot parking space, hit and punched hole in building wall approximately 6 feet ahead of parking space. over $1,000 dollars damage to car and unknown amount to building. 2. about two years later, vehicle accelerated while coasting slowly to stop at a stop light. did not respond to braking, rear-ended stopped vehicle in front. similar front end damage to the toyota and some damage to forward vehicle. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact exited the driveway at approximately 2 mph. the gear shifter was placed into drive, followed by an unexpected acceleration. the vehicle crashed into the side of a house. there was no personal injury. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. the current and failure mileages were 57,000.

On 7-23-06, an accident occurred exiting a parking lot. the accelerator stuck and the driver could not stop the car with the brakes. over $10,000 in damage plus bodily injury occurred. this is not the first time it happened. a similar accident occurred on 12/30/04. complaints were also periodically made to the dealer about the brakes made to the dealer. a formal complaint was finally made to toyota usa asking them to buy back the car. arbitration proceedings were held on 11/16/06 at a toyota dealership. toyota had someone review car¿s breaking and accelerator and they found no problem and the claim was denied to buy back the car. *tr

Steering hard to turn,steering wheel very stiff. *tr

I previously purchased a 2004 new camry at a car dealership in california. at 17,000 miles i noticed a thumping sound and vibration in the steering column. i was informed that this year car was experiencing problems and the steering column was fixed. the repair was made under warranty. just recently at 49, 000 miles, the same problem occurred again. i was told that the steering could have gone out any time and i would have lost complete control. i was again informed that the 2004 camry's had a problem with the steering column. this time i had to pay over $600 as the car is out of warranty. i have written to toyota company asking them to pay for the repair, since it should have never occurred again. i have not received a response. *tr

Tl* contact owns 2004 toyota camry. while driving 5 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into another vehicle. no one was injured but the vehicle was damaged on the front passenger side. the contact has not called the manufacturer regarding the failure. the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated due to a sticky pedal. the failure mileage was 20,000.

I experienced the sudden acceleration problem (which has been in the news) in may of last year. i was able to stop the car after putting it into neutral and shut off the engine. when i restarted it, it performed normally. i then drove it directly to my repair shop where they could find nothing wrong. it has not recurred since. i own a 2004 toyota camry with about 72,000 miles on it. *tr

Vehicle started up after being in mall parking lot. as i pulled out of the parking location the vehicle suddenly accelerated. i was unable to correct speed and directed vehicle away from other parked cars and pedestrians. ultimately i hit one other vehicle, crossed several grassed islands, and eventually came to a stop after shutting off ignition. *tr see also odi 10293584 *dsy

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions. there was pressure applied to the accelerator pedal, followed by no power response. suddenly, there was an aggressive acceleration. the driver was able to slow the vehicle down and pulled over to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was repaired with replacement the gas pedal assembly. the contact had concern of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 79,000. updated 03/24/10 *bf updated 07/27/10*jb

Although my toyota xle v6 is not part of the recall, i have had problems with my brakes since 2004, the year of my camry. when i'm driving slowly, (approximately 15mph) going over a bump and i need to brake, my brakes do not respond. i have to depress the brakes with great force and the anti-locks kick in. . i brought this to the attention of my dealer in 2004. i was told they could do something minor (of which i couldn't understand) but it would continue to occur. i have been uncomfortable with the braking on this car for years. this is a continual problem. although this happens constantly, in order to proceed, i need to input a date. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact was driving 25 mph and the check engine light came on. the contact was driving up hill when the vehicle stalled and was moving slowly. the manufacturer and an authorized dealer was contacted and a complaint was filed with the manufacturer. the contact was forced to use another vehicle because he feels that the vehicle isn't safe. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact did take the vehicle to several dealerships to find out the problem. the contact was told that it was the electronic throttle pedal system. the failure mileage was 111,000. the current mileage was 111,000.

Driving slowly in a parking lot, looking for a parking space in a shopping plaza, my 2004 toyota camry suddenly accelerated rapidly to a high speed,for no apparent reason. the air conditioner, which was on low, went on full blast without touching the ac controls and simultaneously, the car accelerated. in spite of the full application of my brakes, the car would not stop. i was in shock and panic. i hit a handicap sign that fell over and damaged two parked cars. i nearly struck a pedestrian, not to mention almost injuring or killing myself. after traveling 372 feet, i ended up crashing into pallets of fence material. the car was towed and repaired. cost of accident, including medical expenses was approximately $22,000. (the pedestrian was taken to hospital for minor injuries and i, also, went to hospital to be checked.) sadly enough, my license to drive was revoked as a result of this ordeal. *tr

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). i bought a 2006 toyota camry le seden in november of 2004. after i start to drive the car i noticed almost every time i saw the red light and took my foot from gas pedal but did not push any brake, the car will slow down. but when the speed at about 28 miles/ hour the car will suddenly speed up to 29-30 miles without even touch the gas pedal. i brought the car to the toyota dealer in el monte ca,longo toyota in jan. 2005. after the mechanic drive with me he also noticed the problem. he told me that there may be a problem with the soft wear that control the gas. but when we got back he told me that the problem is not the same as the lexus which had a similar problem. i brought the car back again after i almost involved an accident due to sudden accel. but was told that there was no issue and no recall regarding this model. though i still keep the car and i have to be very careful due to this sudden acceleration issue. i definitely think this is the same problem all the cars were recalled. [xxx]. *tr

Our 2004 toyota camry stalled yesterday and had to be towed to the dealership. we are told that the accelerator pedal sensor is defective and must be replaced at a cost to us of $600. nhtsa should investigate whether all toyota accelerator pedal assemblies and electronics since 2001 should be recalled. *tr

-a 2000 camry with brake problems -tried to fix problems but mechanics unable to identify problems. -a 2004 camry with brake and acceleration problmes. reported to toyota but ignored me. reported again but still ignored. -need help as i spent so much until problems killed my transmission. *tr

On april 15,2008 my wife was driving our 2004 toyota camry down our street when all of a sudden the car went into idle and wouldn't accelerate. i had a extended warranty still in effect since the car only had 42,393 miles on the car so i called my local toyota dealer and they replaced the accelerator pedal sensor. we haven't had a problem since but i am afraid that the replaced sensor may be defective and could cause unwanted acceleration/deceleration since it was replaced in 2008. i am concerned that the newly replaced accelerator sensor may not be safe either considering all the recent reports. please use your power and get toyota to add the 2004 toyota camry to their recall list before other serious problems occur. thanks for your serious consideration on this matter. please let me know what you decide. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated while shifting from park to reverse the vehicle surged backwards. the contact slammed on the brakes to stop the vehicle. the contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer. the contact feels the vehicle surged due to the accelerator pedal sticking. updated 04/13/2010

Parking vehicle in garage, nearing a complete stop, tapping brake to hit parking stop sign in garage, car surged out of control crashing into house tearing out sheetrock. *tr

My mother was involved in a collision in her toyota camry due to unexpected acceleration. the accident happened in her driveway while she was leaving home. the car, a 2004 model, was repaired ($8,000) at a nearby toyota dealership and recently returned. toyota is not acknowledging a problem with their older model camries, so any repairs that were done to my mother's car were simply cosmetic. i am very concerned for my mother's safety. this is her only vehicle and she's now forced to drive a car that has demonstrated dangerous and unexpected acceleration issues. please advise. (i am leaving her contact info, but i do not have access right now to the vin #. she can supply that info.) *tr

My daughter's 2004 camry accelerated as she was pulling into a parking space, jumped the concrete berm, and smashed into the concrete wall. she had her foot on the brake and pumped once as she suspected brake failure, but it only sped up. the car was totaled, but my two daughters were unharmed except for minor aches and bruising and were a bit shaken up. insurance adjuster and ford dealer were unable to duplicate the problem at the shop. a police report was made. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that when her husband was driving, the vehicle went from the left lane to the right lane, down an embankment and crashed into a tree. the vehicle then erupted into flames. the driver was killed as a result of the crash. there were three witnesses who stated that they never saw any brake lights or skid marks. also the state trooper who investigated the crash stated that he also noticed no skid marks. it was not determined at what speed the vehicle was travelling but it was totaled. the contact had not spoken with the dealer nor the manufacturer to-date. the current and failure mileages were approximately 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry le. she stated while attempting to pull into a parking space at speeds just under 5 mph, she depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle proceeded to accelerate without intent. the vehicle then crashed into another parked vehicle. the police arrived to the scene and a report was filed. the vehicle was repaired through her insurance company. there were no additional failures to date and no recalls. the failure mileage was 5,590 and the current was 11,900. updated 04/01/10. *lj updated 4/22/10 *cn updated 05/06/10

This complaint deals with all toyota cars with rear wheel drum brakes. on my car and many others possibly the pedal is soft has to go down quite a ways to activate brakes. on several occasions although i drive conservatively i feel my braking was compromised when i need quick braking response. i believe the reason is the automatic adjustment mechanism on my rear brakes was and is not working. this mechanism on all modern cars with rear drum brakes adjusts for wear by bringing the brake shoes closer to the drum when backing and braking. an automatic adjustment. when the mechanism isn't working the rear brake shoes get farther and farther from the drum due to wear and one must push the brake pedal farther and farther down on braking to get the shoes to contact the drums before braking can begin. this delays the braking time of the driver considerably. recently getting new tires the mechanic noted my soft brake pedal and removed the rear brake drums and manually adjusted the shoes to bring them in light contact with the drum. my brake pedal got hard again and activated at the top. toyota should bring the cars in to check this lack of adjustment problem as i wouldn't doubt there have been accidents because of it. with the new cars with disk brakes the pads are always against the disk and the is no soft pedal problem. *tr

With car in cruise control and coming to an uphill grade, the accelerator speeds up excessively. i am concerned that this might be symptomatic of a potential acceleration when i am not in cruise control. incident date below is not appropriate because it occurs every time i am in cruise control. *tr

To whom it may concern: without hearing the news related to toyota vehicle recall, i have felt really stupid how i could have had the accident. recalling the process of the accident, i might have to say it was weird. before the crash, i clearly noticed the red light and a stopped car just in front of me on n perkins rd, close to mcelroy rd in stillwater, oklahoma, and the distance was more than 20 meters apart at that moment. i pressed on the brake pedal as usual, but my car did not slow down until hit the car before mine, and the airbag did not pop out. my face was knocked onto the steering wheel and one of my glasses smashed, fortunately not making me blind, and two teeth in mouth were bleeding along with some scratches on my face. the car was totaled at the speed of less 40 mi/h. people love toyota vehicles for the reason of saving gas at the sacrifice of safety. shortly, the police and ambulance arrived. i declined any medical arrangement after being tested that my mind was under control and could make decision clearly because i was not sure whether my insurance covers the cost or not. and now, as the problem with toyota vehicles was disclosed, i feel my accident might also be due to the same gas pedal defect. (in stillwater, oklahoma, call: 405-372-4171 to request a report). insurance company safeco. *tr

The vehicle shut off (died) while driving two times. once on railroad tracks and once on a highway off ramp. took it to the dealership. the test found a code p2112 indicating throttle stuck closed. mechanic said throttle body motor was the cause. throttle body assembly with motor was replaced. mechanic reported that the car was unsafe to drive because the throttle might get stuck open causing a runaway. car mileage was 32,743. old part is not available. *tr

I have a 2004 toyota. i took the car to crestmont toyota in 2006 and informed them that my car accelerated suddenly when i was pulling out of a side street on to a main road causing me to go up on the grass .at full speed i had both feet on the brake and the car was racing i had to shut it off.they said they removed the mat. i have a copy of the complaint. this happened two more times the last time in early 2009 i was sitting at a light when the car just accelerated into the car in front of me causing a accident..i have a copy of the police report. i also told my insurance company at the time what happened. i am afraid to drive this car. i have been driving for forty six years and have never had a ticket or caused a accident. *tr

Since toyota is having all these problems i want to bring up a problem with my toyota camry that is a safety issue but has not caused a problem yet. it is out of warranty. about a two months ago i got an airbag malfunction light. i also noticed that the light on the console that tells you whether there is a passenger in the front passenger seat was malfunctioning too. so with someone in the front right seat, the indications are that the system thinks there is no one there so the airbag is off. i said something to the dealer but he did not mention anything about a recall. there is 122k miles on the car. maybe this is just some sensor that wore out but i wanted to mention it with all the other safety issues going on with toyota. *jb

Almost constantly, for several years, on my 2004 camry 4 cyl xle the gas pedal is rough. when trying to start out the pedal is difficult to depress. then all of a sudden the car will go. it creates quite a jerk. i have removed floor mats but this does not help. it's like even though i'm pressing the gas pedal it is stuck and then goes. it happens regardless of who drives. with all the pedal issues i'm beginning to think it may be more cars than are now recalled. *tr

The inner steering column shaft became detatched on my 2004 toyota camry 4 dr le sedan. it started making a noise and the complete steering column had to be replaced at a cost of $950.00. toyota would do nothing because they said the car had 60,000 miles on it and it was out of warranty. also the rear struts wore out at about 30,000 miles. *jb

2004 camry xle was parked at top of driveway which had an incline of approx 25%.when placed in reverse, the car raced backwards at high speed - too fast for any visual or physical control. car was stopped by applying very forceful brake pressure. *tr

I have experienced sudden acceleration in my 2004 toyota camry and toyota does not have a plan to correct the problem because this model has not been recalled. one incident happened in early december 2009 and th e last incident occurred on january 15, 2010.please help. this is too dangerous. i have tried desperately to avoid accidents and do not want to hurt myself or others while toyota wait on enough problems to recall the 2004 camry le. please mandate that they repair my car and others that are experiencing the problem. *cn

Broken cable on sunroof of 2004 camry

I was backing out of a parking place while leaving work and the accelerator stuck on my 2004 toyota camry sending me into four parked cars in the parking lot of wellmont regional hospital. toyota has recalled numerous other year models with similar complaints but has failed to recall the 2004 year model. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving approximately 5 mph in reverse the vehicle accelerated without applying pressure to the accelerator pedal and crashed into a pole. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the contact notified the manufacturer regarding the failure; however, he has received no response. the contact is concerned since the crash could have been much worse. the failure mileage was 28,000.

Sudden acceleration caused car loose control and crashed into guardrail. happened in 3 lane road. car is total loss . tire seen blew out thinking happened due to the impact of the hit. *tr

My husband had just pulled his 2004 toyota camry into a school parking lot at a slow rate of speed. he stopped with foot on the brake, and shifted into reverse as he was going to back into a parking space. suddenly, the accelerator surged at a high rate of speed without warning and he hit the back of the school building at a great rate of force. the engine stopped but the air bag failed to deploy. extensive damage was done to the school building ($19,000) and to his vehicle ($9000.) car had to be towed to auto body dealership. this was the first incident that the car's accelerator surged. auto body shop repaired the body of the car, but no repair to accelerator at all. we had no explanation as to why the car accelerated at such a high rate of speed. now that we have become aware of all the other toyotas that have had acceleration failures, we are now filing this complaint. this accident could have been much more serious, as children were coming in and out of the building from a sports event. thankfully no one was hurt. we believe that toyota needs to go back much further on their recalls on toyota camrys than 2007, since clearly toyota camrys have had this acceleration problem at least as far back as 2004, probably earlier.r

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving approximately 5 mph into a parking space. there was pressure applied to the brake pedal, followed by an unintended acceleration and suddenly, the vehicle traveled over a curb and crashed into a building. there were no injuries. the police was called to the scene. the vehicle was towed to an auto collision shop. the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $4,298.43. in addition, the building sustained moderate damages. the contact had concern of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 8,921.

It was march 2008 and i was pulling into a parking space in front of a store (speed was not a factor as i was in the parking lot and had to stop before i pulled into the space); it was 1:00 in the afternoon (beautiful, sunny day); the car touched the curb, made a revving sound, jumped the curb and i was hitting the brake (saying "why won't it stop?") but it went into the storefront window. i was 55 at the time, never had an accident (caused by me), and a very good driving record since 16. it was not reported via the police; only the mall security because it was a parking lot. my insurance covered it (car & building). i have the repair records but no parts. i was totally dismissed by everyone when i said the car wouldn't stop, hence i doubted myself. my friend & i both had our seat belts on and no one was injured (thank god no one was walking on the sidewalk in front of the space). i asked the repair place to check my accelerator & pedal but said they found nothing wrong. *tr

On christmas day, december 25, 2009, i was driving our 2004 toyota camry on the 880-n freeway in oakland, exited the freeway, and when i applied the brakes to stop at the first intersection after exiting, the car suddenly accelerated forward. i was unnerved as my foot hit the brakes and the car reacted by jumping forward. fortunately, my wife and infant child were strapped safely with seat belts in the car and no accident occurred. this was not supposed to happen. the incident was also not the result of driver error ¿ my right foot hit the brakes. the weather and road conditions were good. the weather was dry and partly cloudy. the roads were dry. after the incident, i contacted the san bruno, ca based melody toyota service department and a local independent mechanic. both told me that they would have to replicate the problem under similar driving conditions before they could do anything. while the incident has not repeated itself, i am concerned that the problem could pop up at any time. i believe toyota should, at their own expense, inspect and repair my vehicle so the brakes function as intended. i am concerned about the safety of my 2004 camry vehicle and believe other 2004 toyota camry owners have had similar experience. as of today, i believe toyota has only partially addressed the sudden, unintended acceleration issue and i am calling on the nhtsa to investigate this matter more thoroughly. i would like toyota to investigate this matter and believe that government legislators and regulators ought to prod toyota to do more. toyota has stated that it does not believe its current recall should reach back to the 2004 model year. i disagree. i would like toyota to fix the defect to ensure that my brake system functions properly. beyond safety concerns, i am also disappointed that toyota¿s camry troubles have caused a significant decline in the value of my car. *tr

My 2004 toyota camry xle (6 cylinder) has a sticking gas pedal problem. when accelerating from a stationary position, the gas pedal is difficult to depress from the "up" position. it takes a fair amount of pressure when pressing down on the gas pedal to get it to release from the stuck position and allow the pedal to further depress for proper acceleration. when the gas pedal finally does release after applying pressure, the motor has revved up causing the car to, in essence, pop a wheelie, spin its wheels, and accelerates in a potentially dangerous manner. this toyota model has not yet been included in the current recall, but i am concerned that it should be recalled since it is exhibiting similar symptoms as those included in the recall. i am becoming increasingly concerned that this car poses a risk profile and should not be driven without being fixed. *tr

My wife's 2004 camry hesitates on acceleration at times. there is a brief, few-second hesitation, followed by a surge where the car suddenly lurches forward. this problem has occurred frequently whenever either of us drive the vehicle and ever since she first purchased it (used) about a year ago. we thought it may have been transmission-related, but toyota has inspected the vehicle a couple times to no avail and has denied any problem. *tr

My daughter was driving her 2004 toyota camry last year and the accelerator stuck and when she gave it some more gas it got stuck and accelerated and she was unable to stop the car with her brakes and she ran into a store which is how she stopped , tore the store wall down and totaled her car. the officer that responded to the scene said that his friend's car did the same thing a week previously and he also had a toyota camry. my daughter was totally liable for this and she and her friend sustained some scratches and bumps on the arms and forehead but did not go to the hospital because she thoughts this was all her fault and was concerned if the insurance would pay for the building! she was very upset and for several days did not drive, when she did buy a car she had to use her own money for a down payment because she did not have that car for very long. should we look into trying to contact toyota about this situation? there is a police and insurance report that i can obtain that states these things. *tr

I own a 2004 toyota camry. i have had two accidents in it. both times the car failed to brake but accelerated instead. no one believed me that the accelerator peddle stuck instead of braking. my insurance paid for repair both times (except for the $500 deductibles). however, as a result my insurance carrier of 15 years dropped me and i was forced to take out insurance that cost me more than three times as much for coverage. i believe the accelerator peddle stuck but the 2004 model is not included in the call back. do i have any grounds for pursuing this? *tr

I purchased a new toyota camry in 2004. on the morning of 4/2/2005, i took my daughter to her orthodontist appointment. on my way back, i first made a stop at a traffic light before making a left turn to get on a parkway. i did not notice anything unusual. a few minutes later, when i attempted to slow down in anticipation of the end of the parkway and the traffic light at the intersection, i noticed that the brake was not working. i tried squeezing (to the floor) and tapping. i had no effect. there was no acceleration (kept the same speed). by the time i reached the intersection, the light was red and all three lanes had vehicles in front of me. i steered my car between two lanes to get through the traffic (with only the mirrors scraped off). once the traffic was behind me, i took the vehicle to the right to grind against the curb which brought it to a halt. the vehicle was pronounced total. three other vehicles were affected with varying degrees of damage (due to direct impact on the side or reaction to the sudden traffic movement). i informed toyota and requested their inspection. toyota later responded stating that they found no "design or manufacturing defect". i am not sure if they took my report seriously. they may have lost the opportunity to investigate a potential problem. *tr

When applying brakes for a stop sign on a secondary road(20-25mph) the engine speed failed to reduce and the brakes were ineffective at stopping the vehicle. i turned off the ignition key a that point and stopped before the sign. the problem has not resurfaced since. *tr

On july 25, 2009, i was driving my toyota camry (2004), i pulled into the parking lot where i work found a spot and proceeded to park as i turned in my car took off and slammed in to a cement pillar at a very high speed, i am so thankful that i hit the pillar, because i would have gone through the plate glass window of the shoe store. it could have been a tragic accident. i believe that this happened due to the car accelerating out of control. i sent a complaint to consumer affairs and toyota corp. on july 27th, 2009 with no response, now all of this is coming out. my car was repaired, at a cost of $6439.57. my insurance has increased by about 40%, i now have a car i do not feel safe driving, and i can't sell it, because of the problems with toyota. i would like some help, answers to what toyota really is doing to help? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while traveling at speeds of 50 mph, the vehicle accelerated to speeds of 100 mph. the contact assumed she was at fault. on a separate occasion, the incident occurred again. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who released the vehicle advising her that the failure could not be duplicated. later, she was told that the floor mats were probably what caused the acceleration, however she did not have floor mats in the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that her particular vehicle was not under recall. the contact was not in agreement with the manufacturer and a second dealer diagnosed the failure and confirmed that it could not be duplicated. on another occasion, while the driver was at a stop light, the vehicle accelerated without warning. the contact was not in the vehicle and could provide additional details regarding the most recent failure. no repairs were made to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 35,493 and the current was 38,089.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving 10 mph into a parking space, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a pole. there was minor damage to the front of the vehicle. the contact was not injured. the contact did not call the manufacturer or a dealer. the contact stated that the crash occurred due to the accelerator pedal being stuck. the failure mileage was 55,000.

While driving my 2004 toyota camry (about 83,000 miles on it), the power steering went out, the car required great force to steer, and "steam" was coming from under the hood. i slowly pulled to the curb to look under the hood and then drove about a quarter mile (with great difficulty) to a nearby toyota dealer. the following day i was informed that an alternator bolt had "backed out." this caused the alternator to loosen which released the serpentine belt. as a result the water pump and alternator were damaged and coolant sprayed over the engine. toyota wanted about $1100 to repair all of the damage. i complained and the cost was reduced by the price of a reconditioned alternator, i.e., $400. the service manager told me that they recently had a similar problem. my car had been in for service to the same toyota dealer just 3 weeks earlier. had i been driving on a freeway (instead of a local street where i slowly pulled to the curb), my toyota could have been struck by another vehicle, since i could hardly steer the car. this is potentially a very dangerous defect/problem which i have never heard of before.*cw

Acceleration on my 2004 toyota camry began to fluctuate wildly while i was driving down the road. car would suddenly accelerate, then decelerate almost non-stop. i shut engine off, called toyota and had the car towed in. i was told that the engine control module (ecm) was defective and would be replaced under a federally mandated warranty - car had 76,000 miles, and warranty was good to 80,000 miles. however they also told me that the accelerator pedal assembly had simultaneously failed. that would cost me $681. toyota's own technician said that the ecm failure caused the accelerator pedal assembly to fail. toyota corporate, however, told me that the two incidents were unrelated. after reading about the "accelerator pedal sticking" problem in the news lately, i wonder if my problem is not part of a much larger problem involving the ecm on toyotas cars. if i was not wise enough to shut off my engine when the problem occurred, a serious accident could easily have occurred. please continue to investigate the ecm problem, as i believe that toyota is not forthcoming with the full story here. *tr the consumer also stated there weas an engine knock coming from the vehicle. the dealer repalced the tensioner, and belt. the water pump was wearing prematurely, there was a noise coming from the steering column when turning the wheel. the dealer replaced the intermediate steering shaft. the check engine light was on all the time. the dealer replaced the catalytic converter. the ecm and accelerator pedal were replaced. updated ivoq 04/15/11

I was driving forward slowly in a driveway and was braking lightly to stop before turning onto a street. although i was braking, my car started to accelerate. i pressed the brake hard and it bucked briefly. then i put it in park. the engine raced for a few more seconds and then dropped back to normal. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated he was parking and all of a sudden the vehicle accelerated in to a building. contact stated he depress the brakes but the vehicle never stop. the vehicle was totaled. there were no injuries. there is a police report if needed. the contact had not called the manufacture. the failure mileage was 13,000. updated 11/03/10. *lj updated 11/04/10

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while exiting a parking garage at speeds of 5 mph, the vehicle accelerator pedal became stuck in position. she contacted her local toyota dealer and they advised her that it would be safe for her to drive the vehicle home. the contact was able to drive home within three hours, a drive that usually would have taken her 25 minutes, as advised by her dealer. the vehicle was later towed to the dealer where they made repairs unknown to her. the failure and current mileages were 30,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving 40 mph the contact tried to slow the vehicle down by applying the brakes. the vehicle would not slow down and crashed into another vehicle. the vehicle was totaled and the contact was injured by the air bag. the contact feels the accelerator pedal was sticking and that cause the crash. the contact did not called the manufacturer regarding this issue. the failure mileage was 73,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry which was purchased brand new. while exiting her driveway at speeds of less than 5 mph, she proceeded to depress the brakes due to a decline in the driveway. she was aware that her foot was on the brake pedal; however, the vehicle continued to accelerate into oncoming two-way traffic at no fault of the driver and at an unknown speed. she proceeded over an embankment and crashed into a tree to avoid crashing into a vehicle or pedestrian. the air bags did not deploy at the time of the crash. the contact did not sustain any injuries. the vehicle was towed from the scene and is awaiting repairs. the failure and current mileages were under 34,000. the vin was not available.

Steering column makes bad noises when it is turned. the noises continue and steering is rough. *tr

A 2004 toyota camry on 26 december 2009 traveling at approximately 5 miles per hour into a parking space in front of the us post office had an un-commanded acceleration. within a span of four feet into the parking spot, the car accelerated and the brake could not stop the forward movement. the car jumped the sidewalk and drove into the window and corner of the building while the engine continued to race with only the building holding the car as it tried to raced further. moving the transmission lever from drive to park the doors did not automatically unlock. turning the ignition key to off position was the only solution to stopping the racing engine. the floor mat was checked on exiting the car and was not to be anywhere near the accelerator pedal..the car was totaled and no life treating injury was sustained. *tr the consumer experienced neck and back pain. updated 03/17/10

I was backing out of a parking space, but saw a car coming, so i stepped on the brake. the car accelerated at a very fast pace out of the parking space, into the road, just missing the car, before i was able to stop it. on december 14, 2009, i had backed up my driveway (to a level spot) . i decided to straighten out the car, so i drove the car forward, put my foot on the brake to put it in reverse and the car went speeding down the driveway, the brakes would not work, until i got out into the road, then the car stopped. prayer kept me safe! *tw

1/28/04, i was pulling head on, at a low rate of speed, almost a crawl, into a parking space, in front of a business and the car "jumped" or surged forward. my foot was off the brake and the accelerator when this occurred. the car hit the building. 8/11/05, i was pulling head on into a parking space in a parking lot, at a low rate of speed, when the car "jumped" or surged forward. the car hit a tree in front of me. *tr

During routine vehicle maintenance toyota mechanic reported loose steering column. lots of play in steering wheel when driving - very poor responsiveness. vehicle taken to toyota dealer - new intermediate steering shaft replaced at my cost. *tr

Driving home from work this morning, my 2004 camry suddenly accelerated to more than 80 miles/hour. i was very scared. brakes would not work. i stopped the car by changing gears to neutral. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. she stated that while driving not more than 5 mph the vehicle accelerated on its own while her foot was on the brake pedal. the vehicle crashed into her garage and a tree. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact sustained minor injuries after she hit the steering wheel during the crash. she was transported to a hospital. the air bags did not deploy. the dealer was contacted; however, the recording made it impossible for to speak with someone. no repairs were made. the insurance company was notified. the failure and current mileage were 45000. updated 01/27/10. *lj updated 01/28/10

My son reported while driving on the highway he took his foot off the accelerator to begin braking, the car/engine continued to accelerate forcing him to apply full force to the brakes in order to slow the vehicle down. he also reported the car felt like it was "surging." he was finally able to slow the vehicle and exit the highway safely. the next day, we took the car to north hills toyota (pittsburgh) who reported they could not recreate the problem. no surprise! he is an experienced driver with a perfect driving record and was truly upset by what happened. he is also the sole driver of this vehicle, so he knows how the car drives, etc. by the way, we do not have floormats on the front driver side of the car due to the recent reports of accelerators being wedged in the floormat. *tr

Car was exiting a medium right turn when the car accelerated rapidly went thru a fence and hit a tree. *tr updated 02/02/10 *bf corrected vin at the consumers request. updated 02/02/10

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while making a right turn the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a vehicle. he was forced to turn the engine off to stop vehicle from accelerating. he was treated at an emergency room for injuries to the back, head, and around the chest/shoulder area. the vehicle was severely damaged. the current mileage was unknown. the failure mileage was 49,604. see also odi 10312469 *dsy

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while approaching a stop light at 35 mph, the vehicle lurched forward. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on four separate occasions for the identical failures. the transmission was replaced on two separate occasions, and the computer system was reset. none of the repairs have remedied the failure. the current mileage was unknown the failure mileage was 26,835. the vehicle identification number was unavailable. updated 1/14/10 *cn updated 01/15/10*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while idling in traffic, she applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle would not accelerate. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. the technician replaced the entire accelerated pedal assembly. however the driver-side seat belt will not retract properly. the failure mileage was 55,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving the vehicle stalled four times without any prior warnings. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that the throttle body assembly failed. the dealer replaced the throttle body assembly. the failure and current mileages were 32,000.

I bought new 2004 toyota camry v6le on march 2004.i noticed the brake fluid keep losing from max level to min level within 100 miles drive after 1year or 8000 miles until today (40200miles). i took the car to the mechanic ,no leaking found. i recently read the report by nhtsa that the toyota braking system could lose most of its power & effectiveness agree because that is the problem of my car right now. i hope this complaint may help you to find way to correct the problem. thank you *tr

Two (2) separate incidents: both times, accelerator stuck and car had to be put into neutral and brake pedal and parking brake used to stop vehicle. definitely nothing stuck on/under accelerator either time. had to turn off the engine asap to stop the engine from racing to very high rpms. 1. happened first when parallel parking the car. speed < 5mph. approx may, 2007. clear weather. approx 60 degrees. happened again when car was restarted immediately. car was parked for several hours. started and operated ok when restarted after this break. 2. happened again when approaching a stop sign from about 45 mph. approx sept, 2008. partly cloudy weather. no rain. approx 60 degrees. car was then parked for several hours. operated ok when restarted after this break. not sure of exact dates but it could be reconstructed from dealer records, if necessary. took to two separate toyota dealers and was told by each: "...nothing wrong with car". "can't duplicate the problem." "keep an eye on it..." *tr

I was driving on nj parkway south at approximately 55mph in the left lane. suddenly the car had no traction and went out of control. i applied brakes to slow it down and tried to bring it under control. the car swerved to the right into the next lane, then turned left onto the shoulder , back onto the highway (second lane from the left) and eventually stopped facing traffic coming south. it had been raining since the previous night, but the rain was light. i took the car to my usually repair shop. they did a system computer scan, resulting in several pages of output which i took to toyota service station. they were not able to interpret the printed scan. they performed their own scan and told me the output did not show anything wrong with the car. the only explanation they could give me was an oil slick or a pebble on the road and emphasized that the traction control works only at less than 5mph. i contacted toyota corporate customer relations desk. they arranged for me to take the car back to the local dealership for further inspection. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while approaching a parking space, the vehicle accelerated without intention. consequently the vehicle crashed into a wall. the accelerator pedal was stuck, so the engine continued to rev. the bumper and the front-end of vehicle was damaged. the warranty company towed the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the technician concluded that the floor-mats caused the failure. he then added that this was a common failure with his model type. however he speculated that the technician incorrectly diagnosed the vehicle, because the floor-mats were very far away from the accelerator pedal. the vehicle was then towed to his mechanic, and repaired at an expense of $1200.00.the failure mileage was 55000. the current mileage was unknown.

Project: nhtsa hotline center case: toyota accelerators case number: 202302 date: 11/04/2009 time: 17:57:22 creation date: 11/04/2009 creation time: 09:48:50 from: adrienne witherspoon comments: i own a 2004 toyota camry and there is another accelerator safety problem that needs to be investigated also. within the last 6 months, i paid nearly $700 to replace the accelerator sensor in my car because while driving the accelerator would not allow me to control the speed. i would try to increase speed and could not. you can check my repair record at mark jacobson toyota in durham, nc. i have a friend with a 2005 toyota who recently paid over $1,000 to replace her accelerator at the toyota dealership in charleston, sc. for the same reason, a stiff or non-responsive accelerator while driving. *tr

Car was rammed on the passenger side of my vehicle. the air bag did not deploy and my seat belt did not hold me back. i was thrown forward against the steering wheel and seriously injured, though not permanently. both cars were totaled. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact was traveling in a parking lot at less than 1 mph. there was slight pressure applied to the accelerator pedal; followed by an unintended increase in acceleration. after a few minutes pressure was applied to the brake pedal with force and the vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into a tree. the police and ambulance were not notified. the driver sustained injury to the left knee. the contact was able to drive the vehicle from the scene with caution. an auto body collision mechanic stated that there were damages to the front end of the vehicle with an estimated repair cost of $500.00. the contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 30,000. the current mileages was 43,000.

Driving 2004 toytoa camry when sudden acceleration occurred and vehicle ran into a senior center building. no one was killed, but the car has major damage. *tr

In the middle of driving my 2004 toyota camry on a busy street, my car experienced a throttle body failure. the service engine light came on and my car stalled in middle of traffic. we had to put the car in neutral to pull it off from the road and wait for a tow truck. the service shop advised me that it will cost over $1000 to fix the faulty throttle body. toyota is aware of the problem and fixed it in later model years, but to date, no recall has been issued. this is a very dangerous defect and should be recalled as it does affect all 2004 camrys. my car only has 45,000 miles on it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the steering column makes a thumping noise while turning the steering wheel. an independent mechanic concluded that the intermediate steering shaft failed; however, the technician from the dealer stated that on his particular model the entire steering shaft would need to be replaced to remedy the failure. no repairs were made. the failure mileage was under 60,000. the current was 66,000. the vehicle identification number was unavailable.

During normal usage of the vehicle. at first intermittent, now continuous. electronic door locks fail to function. this is a safety issue since the keys can open multiple locks but you can't lock the car the drivers seat. *tr

2004 toyota camry throttle body failed, engine cut off when trying to pull out in traffic. dealer replace throttle body, cost $1076.81. *tr

My toyota camry left rear window motor was burned , but the fuse still good, and i pulled right sides two fuses, the windows still can go up and down, that mean the electrocity didn't go through fuses to the motors. *tr

Rear speaker grill covers disintegrated and crumbled as a result of sun exposure. the web discussion groups shows this happening to all camrys. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry 4-cylinder vehicle which was purchased in 2004. while driving speeds of less than 2 mph there was an unexpected surge at 3,000 rpms, the vehicle rapidly accelerated and the contact almost crashed into the garage. an independent mechanic stated that there was a faulty computer chip in the gas pedal. the computer chip was replaced at the owner's expense for $750. the manufacturer advised the contact that they would call him back after they spoke with management. the failure and current mileages were approximately 26,000. the consumer stated during testing of the vehicle to determine the cause of the unintended acceleration, the drivers floor mat was in the trunk of the vehicle. the entire gas pedal assembly was replaced as a unit with the computer chip/sensor attached. updated 10/23/09

Steering loose when moving wheel back and forth slowly. hardly noticed at first. i drove the car today. i have not driven it for several months. steering was more loose and the wheels also vibrated along with the steering wheel at about 60mph. i googled the problem and found lots of information, see link: yes, search this forum for "steering noise" and you'll find a few threads. this is where they nailed it: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...=155639&page=2. *tr

I have a 2004 toyota camry and it cuts off while driving without warning due to faulty throttle body. *tr

Check engine light came on. before i could get it serviced the vehicle started cutting off when i tried to accelerate and with in a day started cutting off when idling. this almost caused me to be in an accident because i was on the highway when the car cut off the first time and someone almost rear ended me. when my car cut off it decelerated so fast that the car behind me swerved to avoid me and ran off the road. the problem is occurring constantly and my car is not safe to drive at this point. i have had diagnostics run on it and i have been told that it needs a throttle body assembly replaced and we are trying to locate the part. when i researched the throttle body, i was shocked to see how many people are also having this problem on toyota camrys' with relatively low mileage. my vehicle only has 77,000 miles. *tr

2004 camry 4-cyl. fails to accelerate (delay of about 1 second) when gas pedal is depressed, in this situation: you have either just rounded a corner at slow speed, or you have started to move from stop, gained speed to about 10mph, then engine revs up to around 3000 rpm, but does not deliver power to wheels. danger of getting hit because your car does not move quickly enough through a traffic situation that you would normally progress through faster. you might also be prevented from averting a crash situation due to lack of acceleration. this problem is intermittent. it can occur 1-3 times in a day, or possibly not at all, but it has been occurring for at least 10,000 miles now. toyota claims this is just the way the transmission works. but it can lead to injury due to crashing. dealer claimed that for some years/lots of vehicles, there was a service performed to re-program an electronic control module. but he also said that the problem would tend to come back after the service was applied. this needs to be addressed before injuries occur. *tr

I drive a 2004 toyota camry that has been perfectly maintained over the years with only 30,000 miles. i have never had any issue with it until i was driving one day and it just suddenly stalled on me. i was on a highway and was nearly rammed in the back. i had my car towed to a service station and they indicated that it was the throttle body position sensor. i then had my car towed to a toyota dealership and they told me the exact same thing and that it would cost $1300. i have done extensive research and have found that this is a very common problem with the 2004 camry. this matter needs to be addressed immediately!!!!!!!!!!!!! i was nearly killed on the highway because of my car suddenly stalling on me without any warning whatsoever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *tr

2004 camry vin experienced unintended acceleration (surging) after applying brake to come to full stop. i examined the position of my feet after stopping, and turning off ignition to cancel surging. left foot was on footrest in driver footwell. right foot was on brake. this is the second instance of unintended acceleration in approximately three months. mileage was 45960. no parts have been replaced yet. i will contact a dealer to determine if there is a recall. previous experience with intermittent problems have led to "no diagnosis" by dealerships. *tr

Throttle body failure on a 2004 toyota camry, four cylinder automatic with about 62,000 miles. engine shutsdown when foot lifted from accelerator, power steering and power brakes did not work. very dangerous situation since steering and braking both became very difficult in traffic. there was no indication that failure was imminent. had to have car towed to dealer. very expensive repair. reportedly (on internet web sites) this is happening with many toyota camry's ,manufactured from 2002 to 2006. dealer said they were able to get the last throttle body available in houston which might indicate the problem is widespread. *tr

2004 v6 toyota camry with 60,911 miles: total loss of power upon acceleration. the car would not move. car was towed to toyota and they had to replace the throttle body assembly and gasket for $1176.12. this is outrageous for a car with this mileage and all toyota personnel i dealt with stated it was extremely rare. research i have done on the internet indicates there are many other toyota owners experiencing the same problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that the wheel balancing lead weight detached from the vehicle. the vehicle has aluminum alloy rims. the weight detached from the rim and became lodged between the brake caliper and the wheel. the dealer re-balanced the wheel. if the weight had entered into the caliper, the brakes would have completely failed. the failure mileage was 35,000. updated 05\19\09 *bf the balancing weights that were installed on the passenger side front wheel had come off. it wedged itself between the brake calipers and the wheel. updated 05/20/09.*jb

Toyota 2004 rear speaker crumbles, defective. *tr

I recently had to push my car along a dangerous highway in the middle of rush hour because it broke down. i bought the 2004 camry because i believed it to be one of the safest and dependable vehicles on the road... safe, was not one of the words i used as hundreds of cars rushed by me at 70 miles per hour while i pushed my car across the highway! when i called toyota and told them my problem, they sent a tow truck to get my car. two hours later the toe truck arrives. another two hours goes by and i get a phone call from the toyota dealership telling me that because i didn't clean my throttle body regularly, it needed to be replaced... they said that they "had never seen anything like this in 25 years.." which after i did a bit of research, i knew was a lie. being as, i found hundreds of blogs complaining about this very issue. but i figured the mechanics were trying to scare me so i would pay the outrageous price for the new part. the service manager, jason, told me that the throttle body was so dirty he could hardly get it open and it needed to be replaced immediately! after i paid the $250 for the diagnostic and the toe, (which i was told would be covered by the dealership) i towed the car back to my house where i was going to clean the throttle body myself. when i got it out in less than 30 minutes (the service engineer desperately tried to convince me to leave it with him because it was and i quote "a huge pain in the ass for someone without my experience") i got the throttle body out and had my cleaner in hand, but it didn't seem very dirty. i was puzzled, because the mechanic said it was to grimy to even open up?? and they were not able to clean it. i had been lied to. (shocker... a mechanic lied to someone to sell an expensive part!) i read in my cheltons manual how to clean and reassemble the part and did so. only... the part still did not seem to work right. the problem was internal, and not external. it is a faulty part. *tr

The air bags did not work during the auto crash. the car was a total loss. *tr

My wife unknowingly drove on a flat tire. after i collected her and the car, i took the tire to sears and they said the valve stem failed. the tire was replace but i had to pay for it. months later, she had a nail in a tire so i took the car back to sears. they patched it, and a week or so later it was flat again. when i took it in, i noticed another tire was flat and that had a bad valve stem. so, now 3 of the original valve stems had been replaced. last night, she had another flat tire, i changed it, and it was the remaining valve stem. i bought the tires at sears and complained after the second valve stem that there was a problem. the manager said that my wife must be driving up on curbs. i checked the dates and the tires were installed right in the middle of the recall period. sears is not handling this problem well--they are putting people on the road with defective valve stems. i did not know officially that there was a documented problem until i returned from sears this morning and did some checking on the internet. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal lightly and the vehicle accelerated abnormally. three months later, the failure recurred and the contact crashed into another vehicle. the vehicle sustained moderate damage, but there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the dealer stated that the sensor on the accelerator pedal was the cause of the failure. the sensor was replaced. the manufacturer offered a verbal apology, but no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 54,000 and current mileage was 63,000. updated 03-30-09 *bf updated 03/31/09*jb

The check engine light came on 1/29/09 after car had been parked for about 5 hours. upon starting the car, i pushed the accelerator down, but did not get any response from the vehicle. it warmed up. i turned the vehicle off and restarted. accelerator was now working. i took the vehicle to check the diagnostic code. the code read that the throttle body could be failing. i started driving towards toyota dealership and the check engine light went off. a few days went by with no problems. the next time it failed, i was driving down a main road and had to coast to a side street. car did not stall, but would only idle. again no response when pushing accelerator. i had the vehicle towed to the local toyota dealership. they replaced the throttle body for over $1000 for a new part. they gave me the option to replace the part used for $150. i don't want this problem to happen again a year from now, so i opted to go with the new part. after searching online, this problem is much more widespread than toyota will admit. it is a clear design flaw that needs to be corrected before there is a serious accident causing major injury or even death. there are at least 50 accounts of this occurring throughout the united states, and the response from toyota appears to be the same in all instances. *tr

Service bulletin number : 00905 1. no specific lead to this failure. due to the large number of occurrences across the internet, i believe this to be a manufacturer defect relating to the airbag system. 2. passenger airbag failure, places passenger at risk due to failing airbag ecu. 3. parts need to be replaced in the amount of $700-1000. nhtsa item number : 10019153 summary: occupant classification system: dtc b1785. the srs and passenger airbag off indicator lights remain on. *tr

My car is toyota 2004 camry show check engine light i didn't pass the air care emission test,so they say is a manufacture problem they say is a federal issue. *tr

While stopped at a full stop sign another car rearended me doing about 55 miles per hour, pushing me into the cross street where my auto hit a stop sign and pole totaling the auto with damage to the rear,complete drivers side and front of the auto. hitting the stop sign and pole at about 55 mph the air bags did not deploy, causing injury and being taken to the trauma center at ucd medical center. *tr

I hit a deer between 55 and 65mph. i struck the animal with the left front, in the headlight area. i want to know why the airbags didn't go off. the car was a 2004 camry. i am thankful the air bags didn't go off, but wondering -why not. over $3600 in damages. thank you for any info you can give me. *tr

The steering column has failed on my 2004 camry. a little browsing of the internet reveals that this is a common problem with the camry model. my dealer in covington, la has said that about 1 in 8 camry's have this problem, but would not offer to held repair my vehicle since only the powertrain warranty remains. a call to toyota customer assistance yielded the same results. the steering wheel make a grinding noise at slow speeds, and the dealer (northshore toyota in covington, la) has told me my steering bearings are "shot." this problem was first reported to my dealer at about 50,000 miles. *tr

Driver door lock does not operate. cannot be opened/closed manually, with key, or remote. dealer states it is very unusual for this type of failure to occur but offered no financial relief. car is no longer under warranty. dealer to replace door lock actuator (approx cost $600). *tr

Abs system computer failed. not discovered until 95,000 mile service visit when complaint raised to dealer of brake noise. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while making a turn at approximately 15 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a loud clicking noise coming from the steering column followed by a shaking sensation. there were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the steering column assembly. the steering column was replaced under the service warranty. on two separate occasions, the vehicle was returned to the authorized dealer for identical failures. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 29,944 and current mileage was 72,000.

2002-2005 toyota throttle body assembly failure. fails at various mileage. no warning - just dies. not a warranty item. one dealer admits that toyota is aware and have redesigned part. topix.com has blog reports many instances, but not recall or campaigns. repair is $1k-$1.5k. owners feel this to be a recall item and that toyota should be responsible. please help. corporate office is no help and will not report any web material - will only motor phone calls. please help. if this part fails on highway could cause major accident or worse. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving 2 mph, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle crashed into the curb and a wall. the vehicle was moderately damaged. the contact called the manufacturer and is waiting to have the vehicle inspected to determine the cause of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 40,000.

Sun rot of toyota camry rear speaker covers. the web discussion groups shows this happening to all camrys. *tr

Rear speaker grill covers disintigrated and crumbled as a result of sun exposure. *tr

There is a knocking sound in the steering wheel. the sound comes when the steering turns right or left. it started at around 30k miles. this seems to be a factory defect. *tr

Two tires went flat for faulty valves. *tr

Problems with the sunroof. cables broke unexpectedly, roof is not able to be secured. vehicle is and has been garage kept since new. dealer said the entire pulley system broke for unknown reasons. there was a bulletin in 2003. it has taken me a while to find this site to report. *tr

Malfunction of my sunroof in my 2004 toyota camry se. dealership confirmed common problem... *tr

If you try to put the window down (driver's window), it comes off track - no previous problems, just happened when i tried to let it down. *tr

I bought a 2004 camry about a month ago from my local toyota used car dealer. a week later i told them front-end felt funny and needed to be checked. they said i needed an alignment. had that done. called them last week and said i still feel like there's some sort of front-end problem. my brake pedal is spongy and almost to the ground. sometimes i'm not sure if i'm going to stop in time. also told them my steering wheel was shimmying. i was told that the steering wheel was probably indicating a tire balance issue and they would charge me $50 to balance/rotate my tires. i decided to put the money toward new front tires instead hoping that would also reduce road noise. as for the brakes.... i was told that was standard for the camry models and was a known design issue but no corrections were in place that they were aware of. last weekend i was in a crash. my brakes failed! my abs did not engage and my airbag did not deploy. i was traveling about 30-40 mph on a highway when the person in front hit their brakes. i hit mine and continued to skid into the back of their vehicle. i had plenty of room to stop. there's no reason other than brake failure for me to have crashed. *tr

Toyota camry se three times the front under bumper ground effects have broken. the plastic is irregular and weak. also they want 500 $ to replace two pieces of plastic. *tr

Accident on march 14th, 2008. 2004 toyota camry was hit in passanger door by car ging approx. 45 mph. i was the driver of the camry. the side and curtain airbags failed to delpoy. i suffered some blunt head trama and was in the hospital for 2 days. the camry was totaled.

My car has been making a steering well/under the hood poping noise since the day i purchased it. the dealership where i purchased it knows where it is coming from, the steering wheel and possibly tension belt, but has told me to hold off until a recall. my mother in another state, as well as my cousin has the same issue. if toyota has a lead on the market, why can't they honestly honor their repairs. *tr

I had problems with car 1st day. they even gave me a free sunroof and 3 free oil change due to the problem and said everything was fix. but still having problem. now my cadillac comvor is out and they refuse to fix after saying it was covered. and my car is only 2004 toyota camry. *tr

2004 toyota camry, has had spongy brakes from new, dealer said this was normal. the problem has gotten worse, and if you pump the brakes and hold them you go right to the floor. if you are stopping slowly the brakes respond very poorly. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. on april 4, 2008, the contact heard a rattling sound coming from the vehicle while approaching a stop. the vehicle surged forward and the power steering and brakes locked. the vehicle then sped across the street, grazed a retaining wall, and struck a fence in someone's backyard. the vehicle also grazed another vehicle. the contact sustained injuries and was rushed to the hospital. she stated that she experienced a milder incident of surging before, but she had more control over the vehicle in the first few months after purchasing it in april of 2007. a police report was filed. the contact had not yet notified toyota. the current mileage was 47,000 and failure mileage was 45,000. updated 04/23/08 *bf

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact noticed that the driver side air bag light was illuminated. the dealer stated that the spiral cable needed to be replaced and would cost $1,321. the purchase date and powertrain were unknown. the current mileage was 61,087 and failure mileage was 58,000. updated 04-02-08 *bf

Just had to completely rebuild the transmission in my toyota camry 04. this is ridiculous and i have heard from many others that this is a common occurrence since the 2002 camry. having to pay $3000 for a supposedly #1 car that i have not even had for four years is extremely disappointing. there should have been a recall if it is that common an occurrence! daniel j mulligan *tr

My 2004 toyota camry engine died 10/ 22/07 w/59,615 miles on it. 13464 miles @ purchase-i was told that it was a program car w/extended warranty=6 yrs/100k miles. found the window sticker when i traded it in. no problems with the car prior to the incident. coming home from a trip, power steering lost some functionality; a service light came on; my husband put power steering fluid in; we headed to the nearest toyota dealer. en route we lost all power steering & ability to accelerate, engine began to smoke; car cut off. the dealership took 5-6 weeks to replace the engine. doubt old parts are available. on a couple of occasions incorrect parts were ordered/received. picked the vehicle up~12/1/07; 59620 miles on it. while awaiting repairs dealerships/corporate offices could only advise the car may be under basic warranty. took it to the dealership where purchased the next business day. smelled smoke and wanted assurance a new engine was put in as promised & that there were no other problems. they made $900+ worth of added repairs-rear main seal oil leak; axle boot leak. it had 59949 miles on it. at that point i didn't want it back. i wanted toyota to assume responsibility for selling a lemon. my main concern: is there a serious safety hazard with 2004 toyota camry models as seen in previous years (engine oil sludge)? secondly, did something else cause this incident? the dealership where i purchased this camry should have responded to my dissatisfaction; they should have acknowledged/offered some incentives for selling me a lemon. their only concern, make another sale. requested a call from/audience with the owner. hasn't happened. i needed a car and believed this was aberration with respect to camry models' performance. not sure that they'll keep me as a customer. i thank god we had no accident, no known injuries. please let me know if there's litigation re: this make/model; i'd like to join the litigants. i can give you my vin number at your request. thanks. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. in an attempt to park the vehicle, it surged forward and struck a post. the contact placed her foot on the brake pedal, shifted into reverse, and released the brake when the vehicle accelerated backwards, sideswiped a vehicle, jumped a curve, and struck another vehicle before coming to a stop. the front passenger sustained head injuries and the vehicle sustained approximately $9,000 worth of damages. a police report was filed. the speed was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 45,000.

There is a knocking sound in steering column of my 2004 toyota camry while turning just before moving off. car has 27,000 miles. this seems to be a factory defect. what recourse do i have? *tr

Excessive brake pedal travel and weak brakes. i have normal driving habits and have regular maintenance performed. the brakes are ok for a couple of weeks before going bad again. the braking distance is very bad and brake response is dangerously slow. this is an ongoing problem since i have bought the car. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact heard a knocking sound in the steering column when he turned the steering wheel. when he turned the steering wheel all the way around, it seemed to malfunction as well. the dealer stated that the intermediate shaft malfunctioned and that there was a service bulletin available, but no recall. the purchase date and speed were unknown. the current mileage was 26,828 and failure mileage was approximately 25,000. updated 02-14-08. *kb updated 02/14/08 *tr

Front seat on the drivers side moves when driving (stop for traffic or start after stopping) was advised their is no problem. also the front and rear bumpers have changed color from the original color. i have noticed numerous other blue camrys with the same discoloration of front and rear bumepers. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving 40 mph, the horn was inoperable and the air bag light illuminated. the dealer stated that the air bags collapsed and caused the failure. the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the collapse. as of december 4, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. the contact stated that the steering shaft was replaced in april of 2007 and she felt that may have caused the failure. the failure mileage was 107,000 and current mileage was 108,000. updated 03-04- 08 *bf updated 03/04/08 *tr

Pulling into a parking slot, i hit the brake but it caught the gas pedal causing the vehicle to accelerate. only the balcony wall of the parking stopped the car. the accident resulted in the sprain of my neck and a $3000 damage to the vehicle. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving 55 mph, the steering wheel vibrated. the contact was still able to maintain control of the vehicle. the dealer stated that the intermediate shaft needed to be replaced due to normal wear and tear. the repair was not made. the failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 71,520.

I have experienced severe brake difficulties with my 2004 toyota camry. the brakes have been repaired at least three times by the houston dealership, and the problem still exists! the dealership told me that repairing it was the best they could do, and nothing else can be done. whenever i stop, my brakes will only completely stop at almost 1.5 inches from the car floor. i need safe and reliable transportation, and i never want to experience the brakes failing to stop or only stopping once it hits the floor. i am 85 years old, make weekly doctor visits on heavily congested houston freeways. i need my car to work properly every time. *tr

While driving in heavy rain a/c button started flashing and all windows fogged up. i took it to the dealership 3-31-07, they performed diagnosis and replaced a/c magnetic clutch relay. next heavy rain on april 14, 2007, the ac/button started flashing and all windows fogged up. i took the car to the dealership and they found the clutch assembly shorting when wet. replaced clutch assembly. in august, during a heavy rain, the a/c button started flashing and all windows fogged up. i took the car to the dealership and they said the a/c belt was not tight. they tighten the a/c belt and said if it happened again, the belt would have to be replaced. today, october 15, 2007, the same thing happened. i haven't taken it to the dealership because i don't think they can fix the problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while switching lanes at 35 mph, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. she stated that the tires slid without resistance and the air bags failed to deploy. the police arrived on the scene and filed a report. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, but no repairs were made. the contact sustained several minor injuries. the powertrain was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 23,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while leaving from a car wash, the vehicle surged uncontrollably. the contact attempted to apply the brakes and crashed into a fence. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. the vehicle was repaired by a mechanic. the entire passenger side of the vehicle and the front bumper had to be replaced and a wheel alignment was performed. the mechanic replaced a light body size molding. the powertrain, speed, valid vin, and dealer information were unavailable. the current mileage was 9,980 and failure mileage was 7,346.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving 55 mph, the contact stated that the brake pedal depressed approximately two and a half inches before the brakes made hard contact. there were no warning lights, noises, or leaking fluid present. the dealer adjusted the rear brakes, however, approximately 3-6 months later the failure recurred. the current and failure mileages were 47,000. updated 01/02/08.*lj the consumer stated the brake pedal travels before it starts slowing down. the consumer further stated if the back brakes are tightly adjusted then there is not a problem the defect is called soft brakes. updated 12/12/07 *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while driving 20 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver side door by another vehicle. the side and front air bags failed to deploy. the contact suffered a head injury. the insurance company or the dealer will not investigate the failure. a police report was filed. the vehicle is currently being repaired. the current and failure mileages were 20,016.

Crash on 8/4/07. neither of our air bags deployed or shoulder straps on the seat belt worked. we were stopped for a vehicle making a left turn on a highway. there was a pick-up waiting in front of us. a driver failed to stop and rear-ended us. my husband's head went through the windshield. we both suffered injuries, that we are still being treated for. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the consumer stated when she attempted to park the vehicle with her foot on the brake, suddenly the vehicle accelerated without warning and crashed into a plate glass window of a business and through the building . the tires were still spinning after the crash. an insurance claim was filed. the vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 38,110. updated 10/03/04 *tr the consumer stated she never took her foot off the brake. updated 06/15/10.*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that the driver seat rolls forward automatically. she feels the pressure on her legs because the seat moves underneath the wheel and dashboard. the contact is unsure of how to stop the failure. she has not taken the vehicle to the dealer and is scared to drive it for fear that her legs may get stuck. the current mileage is 30,847 and failure mileage was 30,837.

Check engine light came on. dealer diagnostic report showed a failure code of p0136 oxygen sensor malfunction. dealer advised that sensor should be replaced at a cost of $230.00. if part was not replaced the engine or emissions system could be damaged, and the car unsafe to drive due to possible failure while driving.*ak

I own a toyota camry 2004, and just bought toyota camry 2007. camry 2004 worked fine in the beginning, but since last year the brakes felt too soft. i took it toyota dealership many times, but they always said that it was normal. but i drove it everyday, so i know that it was not normal. i could not go above 60 mph on highway because i could not depend on the brakes, especially in winter. i got lucky and avoided accidents almost 10 times because of this brakes. it just won't work on time. i didn't know what to do with this car. so when time came for me to buy the new car, i went to toyota and tried out new 2007 camry and bought it. i bought 2007 camry only because i liked the brakes. i even told the staff of the dealership the same thing too. but within in few weeks i took it back to dealership because brakes started becoming soft. i needed to know how could this be fixed. 2007 camry which i still drive isn't as bad as 2004. but i can't say it for sure that it won't happen in future. how can i have this brakes fixed? there is something wrong with them. it is not normal , they say it is. *ak

I am writing due to the check engine light that has been on for at least the last year. it was a 4 cylinder, but one wouldn't know it by driving the vehicle, not at first anyway. i purchased it in july 2005. since then the check engine light came on. the car seemed to be sluggish. i didn't t know why this light was on, and was wondering if the engine had anything to do with it being sluggish. also, was leaking right where the engine was. a friend of mine has a camry, and told me that the engines in camrys were recalled. hers was one of them. i didn't know why the light was on, but i want to see if the engine was one of those recalled. also ,the brakes went down further than any other car that i have ever driven. i took the brakes to get them checked, but they said that they were fine. too me, it just did not seem normal. but then, this camry was the only camry that i have ever driven. i did not know that exact date that the light came on so the below date was an approximate date. to contact me please use my email address. thank you. *ak

Brake lines failed causing complete loss of brake fluid and loss of brakes

Mil "check engine" light came on morning of friday march 30, 1997. car performed normal for most of day (35 miles) upon start the vehicle failed to respond to accelerator. subsequent restarts vary from no response to sudden surge of acceleration to very low power and stalls. *jb

I own a 2004 toyota camry with only 19,993 miles on it. the steering intermediate shaft was defective. refer to technical service bulletin st001-06. i heard clanking and popping sounds coming from the steering shaft. the steering felt loose and sloppy. after reading the technical service bulletin i believed toyota discovered the faulty part in production and eventually changed to a new part. i was disappointed toyota charged me for labor to fix a part that was defective from the beginning. toyota should have recalled the part and replaced it for free.*ak

Shortly after we purchased a new 2004 camry sedan, we began noticing looseness, rattling, knocking sounds and "play" in the steering characteristics. in addition, in slow, tight-radius turns (as in parking lots), it almost felt as if the front tires would slide laterally over slick surfaces -- snow, ice, loose gravel, wet pavement. the problem was subtle at first but became gradually more noticeable. at highway speeds, there was a barely-perceptible oscillation or vibration of the steering wheel. at about 28k miles we noticed a pulling to the right. we asked for an alignment to be done and this did not correct the problem. the knocking, rattling, looseness, play, lateral skidding in tight-radius turns became worse over time and at about 50k miles we asked the dealer to check again. dealers service order stated, "tsb st001-06 applies to this concern. an updated steering shaft ordered." the cost to repair was over $400. we believe this defect existed from the time the car was manufactured, and the description of the problem sounds similar to recalls or defects i have researched that affect the prius, avalon, and other toyota vehicles. we believe this could be a potential safety hazard. *jb

Tl*- the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. while coming out of the car wash and switching the position gear from neutral to drive the vehicle accelerated to almost 50 mph for about 20-30 seconds, causing it to crash into a pole. the contact tried to apply the brake, but could not stop the vehicle. contact can provide pictures if needed. the current and failure mileage were both 26,190.*ak the consumer stated that the vehicle was taken into performance and repaired. the vehicle would shake and veer to the right. performance dodge picked up vehicle for a 2nd repair and informed the consumer that a damp mount on right side of the vehicle was missing. the vehicle was delivered to consumer on 4/27/07 but consumer is still fearful to drive the vehicle. updated 05/13/07*tr

2004 toyota camry with steering shaft assembly problems**cc *jb

This incident involves changing a flat tire (front passenger side) on my 2004 toyota camry. this was the first time i have had to change a tire since i bought this vehicle new in 2004. i loosened the lug nuts slightly and then placed the jack under the car as indicated in the owner's manual. as i started to raise the car, i noticed that the jack was twisting under the weight of the vehicle. i then lowered the vehicle, repositioned the jack and tried again. the jack appeared to be slightly twisted but not as much as the first attempt. i removed the lug nuts and took off the flat tire. at this time the jack fell over and the car came to rest on the wheel rotor. the car was on level ground during this incident. my feeling is that this jack is not sufficiently designed to lift a vehicle of this weight and could cause serious personal injury and/or property damage under some circumstances. *jb

2004 toyota camry - the front breaks with abs do not work properly. i have has several occasions where the breaks have failed to stop the car on snow - the abs system pulsates too fast. this has happened on a dry road at a turn as well. please, please, please - try to address this defect before someone get's killed. *nm

Tl*- the contact had a 2004 toyota camry. the contact stated that the front window defroster turned off/failed when water splashed onto the vehicle by another vehicle while driving under rainy conditions at 35 mph. . the windows fogged up and she had to roll down the driver's side window to see. the contact pulled to the side of the road and saw that the defroster light and the air recirculation light were flashing. after a few minutes the defroster started working again, but the failure recurred the next time the vehicle was splashed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they told her that the vehicle was operating normally. *ak updated 2/22/2007 -the consumer was told that the failure was her fault. *nm

When turning to the left, the steering wheel had a jerking motion and a knocking noise. contacted dealer and said it has happened before on occassion. car taken to dealer and replaced a lower steering shaft to a newer version. comment was that this car was a new design and this particular part needed replacement. my problem is that it was not covered under warranty and i had to pay for the replacement. the old part was not available for me to take it. *nm

I own a 2004 toyota camry le. the brakes are much too soft and are extremely dangerous. in the last 2 1/2 years, and on numerous occasions, i have taken my car to the dealer, name brand and unknown mechanics-all to no avail. i've spent a small fortune in an attempt to correct this situation. i believe this problem will be the root of an accident waiting to happen. please see www.autosite.com/content/research/forums/index.cfm/action/posts/fid/3327 to understand the magnitude of this complaint. *jb

Tl* - the contact heard a clanking noise while driving. .this happened when turning the steering wheel left or right, whether the vehicle was being driven or standing still. the contact stated that the steering column will not adjust, and the wheel leaned a little to the left. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer , and they did not diagnose the problem, but gave him an estimate of what it would cost to repair the steering failure. the contact stated he has been hearing the clanking noise every since he purchased the vehicle back in december 2004, but the noise was getting worse. *ak updated 01/30/07. *jb

On going problem with 2004 toyota camry since 53k miles. coupling between steering column and rack and pinion pops as if their is a bearing failure in union. was advised they were aware of problem with a tsb, but not covered under recall or warranty since none had "failed" yet. failure of part would directly affect control of steering of vehicle. after contact corporate toyota they said in email i would have to work it out with the dealer who said the part was not covered and not a safety issue. vehicle has not been repaired, but problem and popping in column is getting worse. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on normal road conditions a clicking noise was heard. there were no warning lights illuminated. when the vehicle was taken to the dealership for its regular service, the mechanic determined the intermediate shaft of the steering gear needed to be replaced, however it was not a safety problem. the contact was aware of vehicles affected by corrosion when operated in salt belt states creating specific steering failures. the manufacturer was contacted who also indicated there was no recall but the dealership would honor the cost of the parts but not the labor involved for the repair. updated 2/22/2007 - *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 mph in the rain, the accelerator pedal became stuck, raising the vehicle's speed, and causing it to collide with 3 other vehicles. it was towed to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the problem. updated 12/28/06. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on the highway, the vehicle pulled to the right side of the road without warning. it was inspected by a dealer, who determined the front coil springs needed to be readjusted. afterwards, the problem persisted. the manufacturer was not alerted.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds a clunking noise was heard coming from the steering column, and there was excessive play within the steering wheel. the vehicle was driven to the dealer where the steering rack was replaced however the problem has recurred.

Dt*: the contact stated the gear was in reverse while the driver got out of the vehicle. the consumer expressed concern that vehicles should not be able to move with no one in the vehicle and should not be able to move with a door open. minor injuries were sustained.*ak the consumer didn't realize the vehicle was in reverse when he exited. the left door hit the consumer and knocked him down to the ground. then the door pinned him against the garage wall. the consumer sustained injuries. updated 12/12/06. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, a rattle noise was heard coming from the front passenger door. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined a support rod in the door was loose and the door needed to be replaced.

To whom it may concern: i bought a 2004 toyota camry from a toyota dealer, green brook, nj on june 2004. it came with goodyear 205/r60/15 tires. i only drove mainly on city roads and the mileage is only 20,500 miles. i rotated four tires once in the past two years. i, however, am shocked to find that the tire treads in radial direction (across from the center tread to the outer rim) of all four tires were totally gone today when i visited a car shop for oil change. i have been experiencing car sliding on wet road since i bought the car but i did not know what the cause is. the technician in the car pointed out the tread problem to me that the car sliding problem is because the worn-out outer tread could not expel water out from the inner center tread. he warned me the serious safety issue on driving such worn-out tires on a watery or iced road surface. i checked your product information that states the tire warranty is 80,000 miles. how could this worn-out tread problem happen when the mileage only reaches a quarter of the warranty. i have checked the internet that there have been many complaints on this issue specified to the toyota camry 2004. toyota shall address this issue and make a recall or compensation in response to this safety concern. *nm

My mother and friend started out for church, the friend had come to pick her up when the 2004 toyota camry with less than 3000 miles on it was having difficulty shifting into reverse, then when she shifted into drive the car accelerated uncontrollably est speed on 80 - 92 mile a hour in less than 250 ft when the car hit a mobile home. they hit so hard it moved double wide almost a foot. killing my mother the passenger and injury to her friend the driver. no air bag deployed and when toyota was contacted they refused to speck to us. attorneys have said that toyota is so big, not cost affective....so i watch and in two years there are many many more now....how many more have to die before something is done. see also 10074472. *dsy *nm

I was entering a parking space. my toyota camry (2004), had a surge of acceleration while i was depressing the brake. it would not stop causing my vehicle to lunge forward through a parking sign and a cement curve. the air bags failed to deploy at the time to crash. *nm

My wife was driving our 04' camry limited edition with michelin p235/45/18 mxm4 factory installed tires at 70 miles an hour one tire blew out. the company was sent an e-mail outlining the incident. they ask us to bring the tire in to be checked. after examination we were told the failure was due to a small puncture the size of a tooth pick in the center of the tire. the rip in the tire where it blew was about 8" long and was right at the area of where the belt meets the side wall. the event caused my wife to become extremely upset. we have ordered 4 new tires from costco because my wife does not believe the company's findings. upon further examination by me i noticed the inside of the tire rubber was extremely damaged only on one side that blew in a circle where the belt joins the side wall. the opposite side was in pristine condition. we have our cars dealer serviced routinely. the new tires have cost us more than $1000.00 for 4 new tires. we do not accept the company's findings and wish to go on the record regarding this tire failure incident. the vehicle is still parked awaiting the delivery of the new tires which are not stocked any where locally. *jb

2004 toyota camry brakes spongy. *kb the consumer felt that the brake were spongy since the date of purchase. the dealer indicated that this is a characteristic of the vehicle. the brake pedal travels 3" bringing the pedal to within 1" of the floor. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40mph, the vehicle was struck by another vehicle in the right passenger side door and the passenger side door glass shattered onto the occupant. additionally, the airbags did not deploy. the contact was wearing a seatbelt, but minor injuries were sustained. there was moderate damage to the vehicle. the police were alerted and a report was taken at the scene. the vehicle was towed to the body repair shop for inspection of the damage by an insurance adjustor. the manufacturer was not alerted.

Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 25 mph on a city street, the vehicle suddenly lurched forward without warning. the contact engaged the emergency brake and placed the vehicle in park which stopped the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who determined the floor mat was pressed against the accelerator pedal. additionally, the vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop that was unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was not notified. updated 10/6/2006 - when applying the brakes to make a left turn, the car lurched forward and started accelerating. the vehicle continued to accelerate up to 50 mph. when applying the brake pedal nothing happened. when putting the car in park nothing happened. when applying the emergency brake the car started to slow down. the vehicle continued accelerating on it's own for another five hundred feet. the tow truck operator arrived and check the floor mats, noting there was nothing wrong with the floor mat's positioning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the floor mat became stuck under the accelerator. the dealer trimmed the carpet. *nm updated 10/26/11

Dt*: the contact stated while inside of a public parking garage the vehicle surged forward crashing into three poles and a ticket machine. a police report was filed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem. updated 8/14/2006 - the impact caused whiplash and pain in the consumer's neck. this problem has occurred before and resulted in an accident. the consumer believes the pedals may be too close together causing him to hit them simultaneously while braking. the consume believes the head rest are too low to prevent whiplash. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicles steering locks up, and will need an ignition cylinder for repair the problem. several dealers confirmed that this is a recurring issue with vehicles of this year, make and model.

Dt*: the contact stated while applying the brakes, the abs activated at low speeds causing the brake pedal to go to the floor.

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's accelerator pedal stuck at 30 mph while backing up into a parking space at a service station. the contact applied the brakes, but the acceleration continued. the contact stomped on the brakes, and accidently slipped off the brakes onto the accelerator before impact. the vehicle's rear end slammed into a building and the driver was injured. there was over $6000 damage to the vehicle.

Severe hesitation when depressing throttle to full-throttle. ex: when pulling into traffic or when attempting to over take a vehicle engine appears to remain at idle when gas pedal is fully depressed to the floor. no down shifting occurs along with no engine rpm increase. after 2-4 seconds engine then responds. if throttle is gradually depressed to full-throttle there is no symptoms, engine does respond properly. i believe it may be a problem in communication between the throttle position sensor and transmission tcm. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle accelerated out of control 3 times when pulling into a parking space. the consumer neve rhit anothe rperson or car. she lid in a retirement home with others who park in a crowded lot. the contact believed that a defect caused these three incidents. updated 06/01/2006. *ak *ts

I own a 2004 toyota camry le, my problem with this vehicle are two things one is the braking system/abs and the second is the tires bridgestone. the pedal is too soft, doesn't stop the car as it should, the abs locked on many occasions regardless of the weather condition. i managed to hit a the front of the car twice and once in the rear. all of the abs system, while the damage is only to my car its becoming a very serious safety issue regarding the how safe is this vehicle. i have spoken with the dealer and he replaced the pads once, however the problem still exist and the rear breaks are making squeaky sound. i have 21,000 miles on this car and its my first new car and it will be the last toyota i own. the dealer denies any problems and they say its normal but its not. *nm

I heard and felt a noise on my steering wheel on my 2004 toyota camry an when i took it to the dealer they said that i needed a steering shaft/intermediate shaft. i happened to check the web and found that other people were having the same problem and that there was a tsb on this problem. also that there was a new shaft made to remedy this situation. i have contacted the dealer and the manufacturer which in turn had the dealer contact me. the service manager told me that they could not fix it since it was out of warranty. he said that if it had 39,000 miles they would probably repair but since i had 60,000 they would not. he did offered me a goodwill gesture of 15% off the cost. my contention is that this was a known issued, and since this has to do with a safety issue such as the steering why wasn't something done before having come to this. the car runs out of warranty and people have to pay for something that they knew about and is a safety issue i also took it to an independent automobile repair shop to see what they thought and they told me that they believe that the noise was coming from the shaft and steering gear box. they did repair a vehicle of someone who 's car was out of warranty but only a few hundred miles over the expiration of the warranty. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while turning into the driveway at 10 mph the vehicle surged forward jumped the curb and crashed into several scrubs. this incident occurred without prior warning. there was pre impact braking. seat belts were in use however injuries were sustained. the vehicle was inspected by the insurance company prior to being towed to an independent auto shop for repairs. the vehicle had major damage to the front end and the mechanic was unable to determine what caused this incident. the manufacturer was alerted.

My 2004 toyota camry's abs breaks can't stop on icy road. pls. tell toyata not to install those abs breaks in snowy states, not safe for driver or pedestrian. *nm

I purchased a 2004 certified toyota camry, with 51,000 miles on the unit. one week after purchase the service engine light came on. i took it back to dealership, they just said it was a sensor issue, and reset the light. the light continued to go on and off for the next 7 months. i took the toyota the dealership for an oil change in april 2006, again i complained about the service engine light coming on and going off at times, they just reset it again, and did not document anything. on 4-28-06 the service engine came on early morning, and i heard a ticking sound from engine. i immediately called the service dept. at the same toyota dealership, the service advisor told me to bring the car in since i was a few blocks away. i arrived 10 minutes later, and there was fluid starting to run out and steam starting to come from my hood. the technician checked the car out, and said that the water pump went out, and the engine block was damaged also. he explained these things can happen pretty quick. i purchased the car with toyota extra warranty, and mpp extended warranty, and my vehicle is within the warranty periods for both, and both cover the damaged parts. but, toyota refuses to fix the issue because they wont to put neglect on the driver. when the dealership admits on paper to the better business bureau of indiana, that the driver made an honest effort to get this car in for servicing, and that the condition of the car before breakdown was really good. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated when the engine was started. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the catalytic converter needed to be replaced.

I own a 2004 camry se with the 3.3 liter v6. ever since we purchased this car we have put up with a terrible hesitation in throttle response. many times we have nearly been hit by other cars while pulling into the flow of traffic. i have taken it to the dealership and spoken with the manager as well as met with the regional toyota rep. they both acknowledged that this is an issue but offered no resolution. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal it goes to the floor causing an increase in stopping distance. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the problem could not be duplicated.

Sudden acceleration of our 2004 toyota camry xle after slowing down and making a 100 degree right turn into the garage. the car accelerated on its own for 90 feet, side-swiped our jeep parked in the garage, and then took out the load bearing wall at the rear right of the garage. car has 16k miles on it and has been garaged at all times. insurance adjuster says there appears to be a problem, but cannot figure it out since this is car relies on electronic control throughout. *nm

Automatic transmission slips and vibrates when shifting between 1st and 2nd gears. occurs intermittently. dealer can't find problem. dangerous when entering traffic. *jb

Looseness in steering wheel with binding associated with popping noise in front of 2004 toyota camry with 40k. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated without warning, the driver side seat belt quit working. the buckle will no longer lock into the buckle assembly. the dealership determined the buckle assembly needs to be replaced.

Failure of intermediate steering shaft causes clunking and looseness of steering system. toyota refused to give its dealer a replacement part. instead, dealer noted this information on service form: "toyota will be issuing a recall regarding condition in near future. will receive notice by mail." this was on december 10, 2005. i have not yet received a recall notice. has toyota contacted nhtsa about a recall for the intermediate steering shaft? *nm

Consumer pressed gas pedal and vehicle did not accelerate, three seconds later vehicle lunged forward. *tx the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer was able to duplicate the problem but was unable to determine the cause. about 17 months later the vehicles was repaired. *nm updated *jb

O2 sensors failed due to rodents or rabbits chewing the plastic wiring housing the internal electrical wires. o2 sensors had to be replaced at a cost of about $600. the outside coatings or sheaths for the wiring is made of a soy based plastic, and possibly containing a "fish oil" in the sheath, which attracts rodents and rabbits, and they chew on the plastic wire coverings, thereby destroying the o2 sensor's wiring mechanism. this problem is prevalent in the denver and mountain states areas and should be corrected as the problem could lead to engine fires or engine failures. the wiring housing should be changed to a "retardant" type of wiring to prevent other incidents of this problem, and not just for toyota but for all manufacturers. *nm

I purchased a 2004 toyota camry limited edition. this car handles poorly, like driving in a windstorm. it has been back to 2 different dealers that haven't been able to fix it. the toyota reps have looked at it and told me that there is nothing wrong. i filed for arbitration in 10/05. the arbitrator agreed that there is a problem and ordered toyota to correct it. the toyota reps have not yet been able to fix it. i am now seeking arbitration to have toyota buy the car back. *jb

Steering knuckle defective on 2004 toyota camry. provides a major safety issue. problem has been going on for two weeks. now after taking it to an official toyota dealer repair shop, problem still not fixed. now at least two week to a month wait on part. was told we were number 536 on waiting list, and was told it was not a safety issue in short term, but do not believe that. steering is loose, and a catch occurs in steering. passenger can even feel when this occurs. dealer has reported three exact same problems with other camrys in the same week. *nm

Since i purchased my 2004 toyota camry se v6 new in november 2003, there has been a problem with acceleration after coming to a yield. basically what occurs is i come to an intersection or a situation where i must yield and when i press the gas pedal the car hesitates for a few seconds. when i first purchased the car i thought this may be new car jitters and it would eventually straighten out. however, two years later the problem still exists. this can potentially be a dangerous situation for several reasons. if you make the decision to go and there is oncoming traffic but the car hesitates a wreck could possibly happen. so to keep this from happening, i will press the gas pedal more than necessary to over-compensate for the hesitation and then when the car does go it jets out into traffic faster than i anticipate. i voiced my concern to the local toyota dealer in columbia, missouri and their first response was "oh, that's just normal v6 hesitation." i expressed there was nothing normal about it and i wanted to talk to the manager. the manager called in the regional rep and we all went for a ride in one of the 2004 xle v6 so they could show me the problem exists in all the v6's. the regional rep agreed there was a problem but they didn't know exactly how to fix it. he did say that when the problem was resolved they would let me know. so far no phone call. *jb

Dt: the contact stated the accelerator pedal was stuck. she was pulling out onto the road. as she lightly pressed the accelerator pedal the vehicle went across the road and crashed into a metal pole. the front end of the vehicle was pushed underneath the windshield. the contact was wearing the seat belt. the air bags deployed. however, she was taken to the hospital with chest pains and bruising. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop for inspection. a representative from the manufacturer was coming to the repair shop to determine the cause of the incident. no repairs were ade because the vehicle was totaled. a police report was taken at the scene of the accident. *ak updated 1/11/2006. *nm

Dt: the contact stated while 2004 toyota camry was not moving it was rear ended and pushed across the highway into a parked van. the impact was mainly on the front passenger's side. the driver's side air bag deployed, but the passenger's side air bag did not deploy. the vehicle was totaled. a police report was taken at the scene. there has been no inspection to the vehicle since the accident. the contact sustained an injury, a fractured wrist. *ak updated 1/11/2006. *nm

Dt: the contact stated the vehicle experienced defective braking system,a because pressing the brakes very hard over a period of months resulted in the contact suffered from pain foot, leg and hip pain. the dealership and the manufacturer have been contacted, and they stated nothing was wrong with the vehicle. also, the amount of pressure required to stop the vehicle or to press the brakes was causing dimension stopping capacity. she know longer drove the vehicle because of the pain, and the constant fear of being in an accident. *ak

Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating from a stop at about 25 mph at a crossroad a truck turning left hit the contact's vehicle head on. upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. both occupants were wearing seat belts but sustained injuries. the crash was documented by the police. the dealer and manufacturer speculated that the speed was not fast enough or not hit properly for the air bags to deploy. the vehicle was deemed totaled. *ak

My 2004 camry, v6 has had a hesitation since i first purchased it. the hesitation happens after stopping a signs or when trying to accelerate to merge into traffic. twice i have taken it to the dealer and was told it was something with the brain that sends information from throttle sensor to the transmission. the service tech stated that it was just the v6's and the 2004 cars that have this problem, until more people complain no repairs or recalls will be made. *nm

Dt: the consumers vehicle had two blowouts. the first one was on the right rear, and the second one was on the left front. the sidewall of the tires blew out while driving. the speed was 55 mph. the consumer had been in contact with the manufacturer of the tires. the consumer was in contact with the vehicle manufacturer and they referred him back to the tire manufacturer. the consumer had pieces of the tires available. these were the original tires that had come on his vehicle. *ak (12/08/05) the consumer followed up with the tire manufacturer and they agreed to replace 2 ties at no charge. the tire failures had occurred during the day time on clear days while traveling on the expressway. the vehicle was regularly maintained. *sc

I was pulling into apartment complex parking space when my 2005 toyota camry suddenly accelerated and surged forward. i had my foot on the brake and was half way in the spot when the car began to surge forward and jumped over sideway plowing into apartment building. i was pressing the brake all the way to the floor and the tires were screeching, but the car would not stop until it hit the building wall. the car will be towed to the dealership today for an estimate. there was severe damage to the apartment building. *jb

Extreme hesitation when accelerating from stop or from low speed. *nm

Vehicle speed sensor malfunctioned. *ts the speedometer needle would fluctuate while driving and sometimes wouldn't work at all. the odometer became stuck on the same mileage for 3-5 days. the dealer replaced the speed sensor and speedometer assembly several times. the consuemr traded the vehicle in because the dealer was unable to permanently rectify the problem. *nm

Dt: the contact states that 2004 toyota camry xle suddenly accelerated. the contact slowly pulled into garage and the vehicle accelerated and hit an object in the garage. there was no damage to the car. the contact called toyota dealership and let them know, and they said they had not heard of a car doing that. the speed was 1 mph.*ak

Dt: the contact stated the front seat belt straps gradually tightened while in use. she took the vehicle to a dealer, who could not determine what was causing this nor could he duplicate the problem. she purchased some safety clips for the seat belts. the clips did not correct the problem. she heard about a recall on a similar problem, but was not sure if this vehicle was included. no repairs have been made. *ak updated 11/16/2005. *nm

Tires tread wore below legal depth prior to 20,000 miles on the tires, creating a hazard which cause my daughter to hydroplain on almost dry road - car went into a grass median taking out a sign and much damage to the vehicle. this was on a 2004 camry that was purchased new - just had it in to the dealer for an oil change and they rotated the tires - never mentioned the wear on the tires. when the tires were evaluated at the tire dealership - it was not due to improper air pressure or alignment - the wear was all over the tire. *nm

Intermittent problems with engine/transmission hesitation and shifts in speeds lower than 40 mph. problems noticed from time car was purchase to current. dealer has checked the car four times and duplicate the problem. the vehicle changes gears several times when driving at 25 mph. originally the shifting problems lurched,jerked, as if someone was hitting from behind. tsb 00505 was applied on july 28, 2005 by the dealer. it changed the shifting problem so that it isn't a jerk but sounds like a bump from the rear of the vehicle, also caused significant delay when vehicle is at a stop and then accelerated. many instances made me uncomfortable about safety: pulling out when there's a break in traffic, hesitation happens significantly long enough for there not to be a break anymore; coming to four way stop, when its my turn to go, hesitation creates confusion to other drivers. the problem is also distracting when driving in traffic because driver is trying to second guess the vehicle to alter the problem. *jb

Toyota camry 2004, suddenly and unexpectedly surged forward out of control. *jb

Problem: 2004 toyota camry shift gear from overdrive to neutral without pressing gear button. over the weekend, i was driving the car going uphill with left turn, the passenger at front was trying to reach napkin box at the back seat, he accidentally hit the gear with his elbow, even though very lightly, the shift gear suddenly shifted from overdrive to neutral gear while i was making left turn uphill and suddenly lost power. i have ford taurus that does not have such problem. it always requires pressing the gear button to shift gear. i sincerely request toyota manufacturer to fix current design flaw to prevent future accidents. *jb

Dt: consumer owns 2004 toyota camry with v6 engine. consumer was pulling into a parking spot when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and shot through the parking spot, striking a metal post, and damaging the passenger's front of vehicle, the bumper , front fender, and both passenger doors. when the vehicle accelerated consumer felt that accelerator pedal left the bottom of foot and continued to the floorboard with no assistance. this happened on august 6, 2005 at about 7:30 pm in louisville, at town fair center on hurstbourn lane. consumer went to dealer, and dealer refused to look at vehicle, they said that they were not familiar with any problem like this, and told consumer that the floor mat stuck to the pedal , causing the acceleration. there was no police report. manufacturer was contacted and said they opened a case and dealer was suppose to contact consumer in about 3 days.*ak *jb

Dt: 2004 toyota camry. on three occasions at a stop light the engine roared while the consumer's foot was on the brake. the vehicle actually lurched forward when this happened.the consumer had to press the brakes as hard as possible. the vehicle has been to the dealership to be inspected. they could not duplicate the problem. on one occasion he tried to put the vehicle in neutral and it went into reverse. *ak *jb

Dt: the gas pedal and the brake pedal are too close together. this has caused the consumer at least four accidents. because when the consumer goes to press on the brake t will accidentally hit the gas pedal. the consumer was so surprised every time this occurred that she was unable to stop the vehicle until she hit something. three times this occurred. the consumer was trying to stop it while between other vehicles. the consumer was taken to the hospital in may 2005. she obtained injuries because of this accident. a police reports were taken. on 8-17-05 the consumer hit a light pole. previously, the consumer had contacted the manufacturer, and received no assistance from them. also, the consumer also stated that there was not enough leg room in the driver side. *ak

(1) permanent behavior (2) brakes fade - braking force is not constant with application of pedal and the pedal sinks as the brakes are applied. consequence: not enough braking pressure is applied and emergency application of more braking is required. (3) attempted to get manufacturer to repair under warranty. followed arbitration procedure when that failed.

(1) merging onto highway after slowing down a bit on an exit ramp. (2) hesitation in acceleration - car actually slows dramatically instead of accelerating. (3) attempted to exercise warranty and the manufacturer would not repair. attempted arbitration and that failed also. note that this problem occurs regularly. the dealer technician claims the car shifts into neutral when braking and then needs to shift back into gear when accelerating and the performance is typical.

Dt: 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.*ak updated 08/04/10 *bf updated 08/05/10 *bf pictures received. updated 10/08/10

Air pressure was correct. sidewall failed. tire blew out. new tire purchased.

Dt: when consumer's wife was backing the vehicle into the driveway it accelerated on its own. consumer took vehicle to the dealer who determined that nothing was wrong with the vehicle.*ak *nm

On april 26, 2005, my daughter driving a 2004 toyota camry le (v6) rear-ended another vehicle (an acura) at an speed of 50+ mph and none of the airbags in the camry were deployed. drivers of both cars were taken to hospital for further evaluation. later, i contacted toyota corp. which had one of its inspector inspect the wrecked vehicle and determined "the airbags operated as designed." i have requested on at least two occasions a copy of the inspection report and other related documents and memos from toyota corp and they have refused to provide me with the requested documents. in a may 16, 2005, letter sent to me by toyota, they have stated that "the srs airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is subjected to a rear impact, if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed frontal collision." in reality, our camry was not rear-ended, did not roll over, and had a high speed frontal collision of 50+mph.

Dt: consumer bought a new toyota camry in 2004. the salesman represented the tires at 50,000 miles with no problems. in one year, the tire had less than 21,000 miles and all four were bald. there is a need for 4 new tires. consumer called toyota customer service and was told that their tires only had 20-30,000 miles on tires. consumer had been driving with grandchildren in car on those supposedly 50,000 mile tires thinking they had longer wear. vehicle now needs all new tires after one year and less than 21,000 miles. consumer took a trip to florida @ 14,000 miles and after picking up a tack went to dealer to get repaired and service dealer noted there was uneven wear on tires. called toyota and was told it would take 3-5 days. took to firestone instead who rotated tires and said the tires were normal. yesterday was told the tires were ready to blow, the steel belts were about to come. *tt

Vehicle pulls to left or right--mostly left. vehilce will not drive straight without constant pressure on the steering wheel. i have complained and have taken it in for service and/or test driven a total of eight times. four times have been in the last month. the springs have been replaced and a wheel alignment has been performed. two service managers have driven with me from two different dealerships. they could feel the car pulling but said it was "normal." there is a technical service bulletin to repair the vehicle pull/drift but there has not been any improvement to my vehicle. i hear rattles in the driver window, the passenger window/door, and the dash. the windows were serviced once. the dash has been serviced twice. servicemen replaced the seatbelt panel on the passenger side because they thought the noise existed there. the noise still exists. since then, they don't try to repair and i've been told 'a little play in the windows is normal.'

Dt: 5/8/05 10:15 am at a stoplight vehicle was stopped. then the car accelerated on its own and hit car in front. car veered to left. key had to be removed in order to stop the car. all brakes failed. regularly serviced and records available.*ak no previous problems with vehicle ever.

Recently i brought my 04 camry to my dealer because of sulfur smell and rattle at light acceleration. the dealer verified the problems and replaced the converter and intake manifold according to the tsbs. they said they also had to re-program the ecm. then after i picked up the car, i found everything is harder: the acceleration, steering, and braking. i found it is hard to maintain a speed whether on local or highway. on may 28,2005, while i drove the car on highway with 4 persons sitting in the car (including me), i found the steering was very hard and felted like it was locked, and i found it is very hard to accelerate to hwy speed and hard to maintain it. i brought the car to the dealer again on may 31. after having a technician test drove it, they told me it was similar to other camrys (normal) and wouldn't want to solve my problem. i believe they never tried to reproduce my problem (by having more people sitting in the car). i think this problem is a safty issue so i file complaint with nhtsa. i also feel the car doesn't shift right and engine is noiser after the convert/intake change and re-programming.

Car was parked in driveway for 2 days on march 31 and april 1 during a driving rain storm car was not driven for 2 days. on friday afternoon april 1 at 3:3 pm opened car door and driver's side floor and carpeting was wet from gas pedal under seat to back seat. toyota said nothing was wrong and i must have driven in high water or parked where my car could flood. first of all car wasn't under water in my driveway, if that was the case, my entire car would be flooded, not just drivers side floorboard, and my house would be under water. second of all ,if i had driven in high water both sides of floor board would be wet. not just drivers side. on march 30th day before the storm my car came from toyota shop from getting a steering shaft put in the car. makes me wonder if they didn't seal something up around the firewall, anyway they are refusing to take responsibility. something is wrong with this car, is leaking on just the drivers side floorboard. also bad rattles in b pillars. *ak

While my wife and i were at a complete stop in a line of traffic, our eleven month-old camry le suddenly accelerated unexpectedly and without warning while my foot was squarely and firmly on the brake pedal. within a few seconds: a) the car violently lurched forward, and i instinctively pressed harder on the brake to keep from plowing into the line of vehicles in front of me; b) we heard the engine accelerating; and, c) i checked the tachometer and observed it steadily increasing from a normal idle speed to almost the maximum. i maintained control of the vehicle and prevented the engine speed from continuing to its peak by quickly shifting the car into park and turning it off. after approximately 20-30 seconds i restarted the car, and the idle was once again normal. i drove the car to the nearest dealership, approximately 3 blocks away. the car has now been in the possession of the toyota dealer for over two months, and their mechanics have been unable to replicate the event or find any record of the incident in the on-board computer.*ak

2004 toyota camry experienced sudden brake failure.*mr the consumer was unale to slow the vehicle down the brake failure resulted in an accident which involved 4 vehicles. *jb

Toyota camry was purchased june 28, 2004. pulled to left during test drive but was promised that it would be aligned and taken care of. repeated trip's for service have resulted in the tires be rotated repeatedly but no effect on the pulling issue. ended up in arbitration. waste of time. shop forman type person acknowledged this as a oft repeated complaint. arbitration denied any type repair or replacement. constantly repeated the "crown of the road" story, the "its designed that way for your safety" story, etc. first set of tires wore out after 18000 miles. was told that they're designed that way for a better ride. took car to another toyota dealer. he changed springs and such, apparently to exercise the warranty. after nearly a week in the shop, no better. again told the "crown of the road story" and the "its designed that way" story. to repeat what if have seen in the other complaints, this is too much to pay for a new car that constantly pulls to the left. it would seem to me that having it pull towards the oncoming traffic would not be the desired result here. the act of having to constantly apply right tension is not only tiring, it is very dangerous. if you glance away from the road, the abnormal feel of right tension causes some totally undesirable maneuvers. totally frustrating. it appears that my third toyota will be my last. *nm

Contact states: manual transmission, going 50 mph with no power. speed drops and there is no acceleration. last a couple of seconds anywhere 10 to 30 seconds it picks back up. noticed about a week ago. normal drive happening anytime. haven't noticed it before 50 mph. speed drops but hasn't changed speed with accelerator with still applying pressure on accelerator. noticed this happening for about a week. *ak

Consumer complained about an acceleration problem. while driving at approximately 35 mph driver would step on the accelerator and the vehicle would began to hesitate. then, the speed would continue to decrease even when the accelerator pedal was pushed down to the floor. this happened without warning. owner contacted the manufacturer and the dealer. the dealer has had the vehicle for a month. however, they were unable to duplicate the problem. *ak

At 630 miles the odometer failed. which read 56 miles upon purchase. the speedometer, cruise control, and the odometer operated under one module. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. three months later, the module failed again. took the vehicle back to the dealer. they replaced the speedometer assembly. while driving with the vehicle in cruise control it will surge forward at an alarming rate of speed. took the vehicle back to the dealer. *ak

When attempting to leave parking space my 2004 camery v6 with brake depressed car car accelerated with very high rpm. could not stop the car hitting a gmc truck. when car could not move the truck it stopped.drove home with no problem. called dealer they stated if the car was not having the problem now they couldn't fix it . after driving it my husband had the same problem, we took it to the dealer and didn't want the car back until the problem was corrected. dealer could not duplicate problem. returned car after stating they would start file . *ak

Vehicle has pulled left ever since the tires were rotated for the first time. i've had it back to the dealer three times, with them showing me that the alignment falls within specs, and attributing the pull to road crown. i just had my 30k mile service, and they called to let me know that my tires are wearing unevenly because of alignment issues. i paid to have it aligned again and reminded them about my problems the last time (please note that my tires are supposedly rotated each time the dealer performs an oil change). i drove the vehicle home and it still pulled to the left. i am going back there today to have them road test it with me again, on the phone the tech again attributed it to road crown which i denied, but i'll see what happens. this is ridiculous that a dealership or manufacturer won't repair known issues with their vehicles.*ak

I have a new 2004 camry 4 cyl. le sedan with 5500 miles on the original birdgestone tires. these tires have very poor traction on rainy roads and with even light snow you can slide easly at 3 mph as we did. these tires are dangerous and should not be allowed on the market. shame on toyota for putting such sub-standard equipment on their cars. advertisement says these tires are all season tires, bridgestone suggested i pay for upgraded tires. i say whay should i pay for proprer all season tire s that were suppose to come on the car.*ak

While parking his 2004 toyota camry the vehicle accelerated suddenly and hit a parked car. *nm when turning sharply to the right the vehicle felt as if it were going to flip, shifting gears were not smooth, the brake pedal felt soft and would go to the floor and there was an erratic effect when changing the radio stations. *sc *jb

On 2/17/05 i was traveling south @50mph on a 4 lane highway. a dodge ram p/u truck turned in front of me at an intersection. i ran into the side of the truck going at least 35 mph. the point of contact was a full frontal impact that resulted in an inoperable vehicle that was towed from the scene of the accidient. police report listed the vehicle as totaled. the front airbag did not deploy. the front left airbag sensor located on the frame was sheared from the wiring assembly. i was transported from the accident in an ambulance. my mouth and then my chest hit the steering wheel. my head also hit the windshield. the impact resulted in a broken tooth that was imbedded in my chin, a laceration on my chin that required stitches, head, arm, and leg abrasions in addition to pulled muscles in my neck and back that still require medical attention. *ak

The vehicle's tires were worn at 11,223 miles. *nm the consumer learned that this was a common problem in these vehicle's. *sc

Brakes failed to work when going over bumpy roads, aslo brakes do seem to wrok as\ design (to stop) when immediate action is required. i press the brakes when trying to stop and avoid an accident howver the brakes did not appear to work and the car jst kept on going as i the brakes did not exist. i press hard with more than adequate time, however the brakes did not even slow down the vehicle. something should be done before someone gets seriously injured. i was traveling at about 25-30 miles per hour and the brakes ailed to react as expected.*ak

We purchased a 2004 toyota camry le and live in syracuse, ny. we receive about 190" of snow per year and they put goodyear integrity "all season" tires on this car. we have slid through several stop signs and intersections. these tires are touted as "all-season" but when we called goodyear they said that they weren't intended to be driven in the snow. when i asked her if winter was a season, she said yes but.....i asked how much snow can these tires drive through and still perform and she stated 2-4 inches is the norm. bottom line...these tires are unsafe at best. they are dangerous. they don't even perform well in rain. if you have these tires, call and complain to goodyear immediately. they shouldn't be able to put these tires on anyone's car. why even bother with abs and airbags if the tires can't stop the car? *nm

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a metal fence pole at 35 mph, and neither frontal air bags deployed. consumer sustained injuries, and was transported to the local hospital. vehicle was towed to a body shop. mechanic informed the consumer that there were no air bags in the vehicle.*ak

My son was driving my toyota camry in a bad rain storm. he went off the road and hit a pole. he broke his collar bone and missed 30 days of work. when the vehicle was inspected we were told the reason the air bag did not deploy was because there was not an air bag in the drivers side of the vehicle. *ak

I have had problems with the brakes since the car was purchased. it was brought to the dealer for complaints about the brakes on the following dates: 4/26/04, 6/11/04, 7/8/04, 7/31/04 and 11/8/04. on 4/26/04 the master cylinder was replaced. on 11/2/04 my daughter was driving in a parking lot at about 10 mph she used the brakes to stop the car and the brakes failed causing a crash. the dealership inspected the car and a mr. troy higa, claims administrator, wrote me a letter stating that toyota could find no problems with the braking system. *nm

Severe hesitation on accelleration. the car reminds me of a 1970's volkswagen i had that would stall when the gas pedal was depressed. it can be scary accelerating across an intercection with cars coming or pulling out into traffic because of the unpredictability.*ak

Vehicle suddenly experienced a surge in acceleration. *bf the consumer stated the problem happened when the gas pedal was applied hard. *jb

The vehicle tends to hesitate and not accelerate while pressing down on the accelerator pedal while on the road. owner will contact manufacturer. *jb *nm

The consumer went through a red light due to faulty brakes. *tc the brakes were spongy and were fading and or diminishing. *sc *jb

The consumer was driving the vehicle in the rain when it hydroplaned twice. the vehicle was losing traction easily. *sc as a result when the vehicle hydroplaned, the consumer struck another vehicle. *jb

While backing out of a parking space accelerator stuck, causing consumer's vehicle to strike another vehicle. the manufacturer found no defects.*ak

While making a left turn into a parking space, the vehicle accelerated without warning. as a result the vehicle collided into a parked vehicle. the cause has yet to be determined. please provide additional information. *jb....while exiting a highway at 60 mph, removed foot from accelerator to coast into exit, vehicle suddenly accelerated 70-75 mph. was able to control vehicle by applying brakes. also, dealer repaired front bumper. *ak

Car continuously pulls to the lift. this causes the car to want to turn accross the center line into the face of oncoming traffic. toyota motors and toyota service keeps staggering the tire pressure (2 1/2 pounds less on one side of the car then the other). this has me very concerned about my safety and the safety of others on the road.*ak

While driving brakes and/or steering was over riding his judgment. vehicle started the pull to the right consumer had a hard time trying to keep the vehicle in line. *ak....while driving on dry flat road about 70 mph vehicle began to pull to the right. consumer tried to correct back straight but steering did not respond. turned harder and to leftand car started lef toff the road. tried to correct back right lightly and steering did not respond. turne dharder right and car went hard right almost off the road. consume rhit the brakes to keep from leaving the road. also, vehicle has bad vibration a thighway speeds from tires. *ak

There is a strong smell coming through the defogger system of the vehicle, which is causing the driver to become nauseas. vehicle taken to the dealer for checkup, but the cause is undetermined. *nm

Car started pulling to the right when travelling 65-70 mph, leading to hitting a bridge wall and going down hill after that.suspension and steering heavily damaged, also damage to the body of car. i have been driving for more than 4 years now and this is the first time that i saw a car behave so strangely. since toyota camry has so many complaints from consumers saying that the car pulls to the left, i am thinking if the car was tampered with before sale, causing it to pull to the right instead of left to keep the complaints at bay.. also while driving for the 4 months that i had the car i noticed that the steering would turn to the right when ever i braked(i should have reported this at that very moment) unfortunate that i am doing this after been an horrible accident. *ak

Vehicle lurched forward and crashed into two parked vehicles before stopping when brakes were depressed, and upon pulling into a parking lot. this was the second time this failure occurred. however, the first time the vehicle stopped without hitting anything. *ak

When shifting from 1st to 2nd gear the transmission will hesitate for a second or two. at the same time the whole drive train will shudder. the hesitation will happen just as i pull into traffic from a side road. i have had the car at toyota service three times, and all they have done is to cause the transmission to leak oil. *jb

I was stopped in traffic on ih-35 in austin due to an accident ahead. i had an opportunity to move to an exit lane and after moving to that lane, noticed a vehicle coming toward me at high speed. my way was clear to accelerate and i did so, pressing the accelerator about 1/2 the way down. nothing happened and i pressed the accelerator the remainder to the floor. after a short time, the engine finally accelerated. three days later, on dec. 7, i took the car to the dealer and explained what had happened. after examining the car, the dealer called to explain that they had checked the car over and everthing was fine. he further explained that the 2004 camry was equipped with a "drive-by-wire" accelerator. no one was injured, no damage was done, but i am concerned that this car will not respond quickly in a dangerous situation. nor do i believe that this is an isolated situation. we had driven a demonstrator, a 4 cylinder camry, about six months before we purchased ours. my wife was driving and pressed hard on the accelerator to get it to move up an entrance ramp and it also did not respond. at that time, i didn't place any significance to the car not responding, thinking my wife wasn't attempting to accelerate a quickly as she insisted. *ak

While driving and attempting to stop the vehicle the abs failed. the consumer depressed the brake pedal completely to the floor but the vehicle would not stop. the abs did not kick in when it should have. *ak *nm

Manufacturer defect - inside cabin hood release latch not attached to hood release mechanism. o resolve the issue, the dealer attached new cable to allow for opening hood without using special tools. dealer also replaced weak/defective battery.*ak

Defect - seat belt failed to latch. defective seatbelt assembly was special ordered and replaced by dealer. *ak

While applying the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. after applying the accelerator pedal numerous times the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. *jb

While driving vehicle swayed to the left. vehicle was serviced, tires were rotated, and alignment done. however, vehicle was still swaying to the left. manufacturer will not assist.*ak

Approaching intersection the stop light changed and attempting to stop vehicle, the brake pedal went to floorboard, but did not stop vehicle before impact with another vehicle. speed at impact was approx. 20 mph and neither airbag deployed. just recently had vehicle at dealership to have soft brake pedal checked, and was told of other complaints concerning same problem. *jb

The security system malfunctioned. the brake pedal and gas pedal to close result in sometimes pushing both pedals at once. *bf the brake pedal was 4 3/4 inches wide and he bottom of the consumers shoes was 4 1/2 inches wide. the gas pedal was over to the center of the brake pedal. the consumer would have to shift his bottom or twist his foot inward and push down on the brake pedal because his knee would not bend sideway. *sc

Tear in sidewall of bridgestone/firestone tire. *ak

While driving 5 mph front passenger side tire sidewall separated. consumer pulled over and changed the tire. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. goodyear 205/65r15.*ak

My car was locked & parked for approximately 1-1/2 hr when it caught on fire, the car was totaled, 2004 toyota camry. *ak

When driving, the steering wheel pulled to the left/right intermittently. *jb the vehicle had been serviced six times but the problem still exists. two sets of tires had been worn out. the tires were out of alignment. *sc

V6 engine, 5 speed transmission'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">automatic transmission'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">automatic transmission'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">automatic transmission. vehicle fails to accelerate for several seconds after the accelerator is pressed following a stop. appears to happen after a quick rolling stop and when the air conditioner having to work. car is unpredictable, it will start moving after the accelerator is pressed in these circumstances. this can cause an accident due to the unpredictable nature of throttle hesitation. *jb car also hunts for gears at slower speeds causing uncomfortable ride as the car lurches forward at unpredictable times after the accelerator is pressed. vehicle has been taken to the service department of the dealer the car was purchased from. i was told this was a problem with all the v6 camry's which the dealer could not fix. i was asked to bring the car in for further testing, which i did, but nothing has been done to attempt to fix the vehicle. *jb the vehicle jerked the consumer around as gears where shifted. the consumer stated that the vehicle searches for the right gear while traveling at low speeds. *tc *jb

Defective bridgestone/firestone tires, request a defect invest.,for tread separation. *bf while driving the vehicle's driver's side rear tire blewout without warning. the tire was original equipment and the vehicle had 7000 miles on the odometer. neither the dealer nor the tire manufacturer wanted to take responsibility for the tire. *nm

Complaint received via e-mail."my car caught on fire 1 1/2 hours after it was shut off and locked." please provide more detailed information. *jb

Britax marathon module # e9l0605 00834, dom 05/02/2004, and britax marathon e9l0605 008450, dom 01/02/2004. no parts were available three months ago.*ak

The air bag on and air bag off, indicator lights indicate the activation of front passenger airbag, side airbag on front seat failure. *bf the dealer advised the consumer that a person 70 lbs or more should activate the air bag on light and afford the front passenger protection. *sc

The passenger side air bag of our 2004 camry repeatedly disengages. the dealership has re-calibrated the computer five times now and the dealership service manager says this is a known problem to toyota but their engineers have not figured out how to fix it. they refuse to replace any parts, saying that there are too many parts that could be the problem and they'd just be "throwing parts" at it. they also claim the lemon law does not apply to this problem specifically because they are not replacing parts but simply re-calibrating. i don't know what to put in here for incident date because there have been so many. i will use the last one below, but this is a repair we've had to seek again five times. the only reason we have not had to seek it more than that is that normally my wife drives this car alone and rarely has a passenger. the airbag only disengages when there is a passenger. it appears there may be some connection between seatbelt use and putting car in or out of gear. this last time it went out we were stuck in traffic for about an hour. at one point the passenger released the seatbelt. we were taking the car in and out of gear every 5-10 minutes to move just a few yards. another time the airbag disengaged was somewhat similar. we had pulled into a rest area. i was in the passenger seat and got out. my wife later moved the car (driving) and was waiting for me to get back in with the car running, in gear. when i got back in, shortly thereafter we noticed the airbag disengage light came on. *jb

This complaint is regarding a problem with acceleration that i have been experiencing with my 2004 toyota camry v6. after applying the accelerator pedal, the engine hesitates for a couple of seconds before responding abruptly. i purchased the car new about six months ago, but the acceleration trouble did not begin until after i had been driving it for about three months. when i brought the car in for inspection by the dealership after the problem began, i was simply told that the 'computer' had not found anything. since then, the problem has gotten worse and i have become increasingly reluctant to drive the car.*ak

I have a 2004 v6 camry. the car has no clues as to which gear it is supposed to be in. half of the time you can put your foot on the gas and it will go and half the time it will not. i have almost gotten hit several times changing lanes or pulling out due to the car being stuck in gears. the shifting between 2 and 3 will jerk your neck. it has been to the dealerships over four times and everytime i am told that this is a charteristic of the car. i went last week...the general manager told me he felt the jerks in the transmission and proceeded to call toyota to find out how to fix it.30 minutes later i was told that i am on my own with it. another dealership told me toyota has had them replacing 02 sensors and many other useless ideas trying to correct the problem. this issue is on every single complaint website (including this one) and i want to know if someone has to be killed before toyota is made to correct their mistakes? the brakes are the second issue...they do not work!! they have been reported over and over and nothing has been done. i have came within inches of hitting the car in front of me several times due to the brakes being smashed all the way to the floor and the car just not stopping.*ak

Britax, marathon, model # e9l0605, dom 05/19/ 2003. consumer received recall 04c-002000 for replacement of straps. no parts were available. consumer received the straps three months later. *ak

When applying the accelerator pedal vehicle hesitated then surged forward. consumer was concerned that the vehicle will be rear ended. *ak the vehicle may stall. *sc

When applying the accelerator pedal the vehicle hesitated then surged forward with aggressive means. please provide additional information. *jb the consumer stated that the accelerator response is very poor and erratic. the pedal has 1.5 to 2 inches of travel with no response from the engine. the service manager drove the consumers vehicle and another vehicle with the same make model and year to discover both vehicles had the same issue. *tc

After hearing the brakes squeak, thereafter they did not hold as effectively, however, the brakes were not inspected.*ak

Unexpectedly, without pressing on the gas pedal, car rapidly accelerated. *bf the consumer stated he hit a building and the air bag did not deploy. *jb

The consumer stated on october 17, 2004, after being out of the vehicle for about 1 1/2 hours, the vehicle burned to ashes. the firemen seemed to think the problem was the air fuel flow and or electrical. consumer just got the vehicle. it was locked so no one could have done this. *ak the consumer heard a popping sound and a pedestrian yelled about the fire. the vehicle burnt to ashes, totaling the vehicle. *sc

Transmission may delay gear selection and accelleration for up to 4 seconds putting lives in jeapordy when wishing to acccelerate or pass. transmission knocks and searches when creaping in traffic between first and second gear. clearing an intersection from oncoming traffic may be hazardous. passing downshifts are completely dangerous.....would not attempt to pass anymore in this car! *ak

Air bags failed to activate in direct head-on collision at o/a 35 mph. personal injuries from shoulder restraints which could/would have been averted if air bags bhad inflated. sensors apparently failed to operate dersite sufficient impact to virtually destroy entire front end.*ak

When driving at speeds over 40 mph then reducing speed due to traffic or to turn there is a marked delay in throttle and transmission response on re-acceleration, dangerously slow when changing lanes on the freeway. when the engine and transmission finally due kick in, the tachometer jumps to red line and the car rockets forward! *jb

When ever the vehicle was positioned on an incline and the consumer moved her foot off the brake, the vehicle rolled backwards before she was able to apply the accelerator pedal¿. dealer was notified and they informed her that was the normal characteristic of that vehicle. please provide any further information. *jb *tc

I rented a 2004 toyota camry with approximately 9400 miles from hertz local edition on n dale mabry ave in tampa fl. about 45 minutes later, i was on my way to orlando with my 11 month old son via interstate 4 when i heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle. i moved over to the last lane so i could take the next exit to check the car when i heard and saw the back left tire explode. due to the explosion the car jerked towards the right so fast that i almost ended up in a large ditch on the side of i-4. i called emergency services and reported the incident and later that day returned the car for a replacement. i had both of the reservationists look at the tire and they confirmed that it looked as if it had exploded from the inside out. i received and email from hertz, which basically stated that their sorry for the problem, they inspect their cars, and sometimes things can happen. *jb

A serious and dangerous flaw exists in the 2004 toyota camry le v6 which the company refuses to correct. our car contains driver and front passenger side and curtain airbags. this was specificially purchased as optional equipment ($650. additional) for the safety of the front passenger. the system is such that "airbag on" and "airbag off" indicator lights indicate the activation of the front passenger airbag, side airbag on the passenger seat and front passenger's seat belt ptensioner. i have been advised by the dealer that a person weighing 70lbs. or more should activate the "airbag on" indicator light and afford protection for the front passenger. my spouse wieghs 95 lbs. she does not presently activate the "airbag on" indicator light although it did activate the first two months we had the car. what we have been doing to have the front passenger protected is for me (the driver) to press down on the seat while i start the car with my spouse in the front seat. this works about once every four or five attempts. the above is bad enough, but on two occasions, the indicator light went from "airbag on" to "airbag off" while we were driving. i had to pull over to try to activate the "airbag on" to afford protection for the front passenger. as i mentioned above, the company has refused to correct this dangerous situation. i spoke to the dealer (prestige toyota of ramsey, nj) and to the toyota customer assistance center to no avail.*ak

New car purchased. brake pedal clearance is 1" from floor. owner's manual specification is 2.5" minimum. toyota service declares no problem exists.*ak

While driving 10 mph both frontal air bags deploy unexpectedly. passenger sustained minor injuries. consumer lost control of the vehicle and it crashed into a parked vehicle. vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. the cause had not been determined at this time. *ak

While driving at any speed front tires pulled to the left side, and vehicle vibrated. dealership inspected vehicle several times, and could not duplicate the problem. *ak the dealer has now satisfactorily corrected the problem. *nm

The bumpers are lacking metal content. the bumper is easily dented when touching anything. consumer dented front right side bumper. the material design is poorly manufactured, and someone will be injured.*ak

When shifting from 1st to 2nd gear only from a stop, there is a jerky or stuttering feeling on varying road surfaces. this occurs approximately 2 - 3 times daily. the car is driven approximately 50 miles a day. the car has been test driven by the dealer on several occasions, they have not been able to duplicate the problem. the car's computer was reprogrammed on the 3rd visit; however, the problem continued. the dealer contacted toyota; however, has been told that there are no complaints about this problem and they can not authorize any repairs at this time. *jb

While driving 20 mph consumer's was involved in a frontal collision. upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. driver sustained major injuries, and was transported to a hospital. driver's husband drove the vehicle to a garage. *ak *tc

Driver's door handle stuck while driver tried to open the door. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. also, while applying the accelerator pedal vehicle hesitated and stalled. consumer restarted the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak

The brake pedal was defective. the brakes did not grabb like they should, they almost went to the floor. manufacturer was no notified, however the dealer found no defects.*ak

The driver was pulling inside of the drivewayand vehicle suddenly accelerated. consumer applied both feet on the brake pedal in order to stop, and vehicle continued to accelerate into the garage wall. consumer was not injured. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic stated that the problem could not be duplicated. consumer informed the mechanic this problem occurred more than once, and had not been resolved. mechanic informed consumer that a representative would come down to inspect this vehicle. *ak

Break pedal goes all the way to the floor. car takes an excessive distance to stop from freeway speeds. dealer says all 2004 toyota camrys do this. they say there is no problem. lets do something before someone dies instead of after someone dies. *jb

Driving my 04 camry when the abs light came on. the abs actuator had to be replaced. the anti-lock brake system would have failed until this part was replaced. it was in a toyota service station for 18 consecutive days awaiting these repairs becuase the problem was misdiagnosed two times before finding the actual part that needed replaced. the old part is not available.*ak

The speedometer and odometer reads higher than the actual speed and distance driven. the odometer records aproximately 1.2 miles when driven 1.o mile. the speed registers much faster than actual road speed. this is dangerous and it is impossible to know what actual speed the vehicle is travlling.*ak

While driving at 30 mph driver applied the brakes and they failed. vehicle took longer to stop. as result, it rear ended another vehicle and was side swiped by another. prior to the crash, consumer took the vehicle to the dealership who found nothing wrong. *ak the consumer stated that the vacuum did not exist. (the pedal was fully depressed to the floorboard) *sc

From day one car has pulled to the left. steering wheel is also not centered and has too much "play". i must apply constent pressure to the right just to keep the car straight. car does not have a solid, stable feel to it where steering is concerened. i have broght this back twice to laurel toyota carmax and they have not fixed it. i had a loaner car for two days and that car felt like it should. i will file a complaint with the manufacturer as well.*ak

The consumer was driving when the rear driver side tire shredded. *jb

Electronic gas mileage calculator is off by 4.5 miles per gallon. if followed you would run out of gas 50 to 60 miles before they say you should. 2004 toyota xle. oyota said, " it's supposed to be a little off", my cadillac was a little off 1 to 2 tenths of a mile per gallon. i asked them to fix it and there answer is they can't. when i asked what should i do, they said, " whatever you want to do" . i paid extra for the xle features. *ak

The brake and gas pedals were designed too close together. this almost resulted in two accidents due to sudden acceleration. the dealership serviced the vehicle on 3 separate occasions, but was unable to change the position of the brake pedal because that was how it was built. a factory representative was scheduled to come and inspect the pedals. *ak the brake pedal would go down lower than the gas pedal when the consumers foot was slightly off the brake, it would hit the gas pedal and the vehicle would accelerate. the brake problem remained the same after repair attempts. *sc *jb

The brake light came on while going down the interstate. the car was taken to a service station and the diagnosis was that the car was quickly leaking brake fluid from a brake line, and the abs actuator. after already having a final repair attempt for the same defective part, toyota had to again replace the brake line and the abs actuator. currently we are pursuing arrbitration based on the north carolina lemon law to demand the repurchase of this unsafe vehicle that continue to have defects in the braking system.*ak

The abs light came on while i was driving the car after having this part repaired the previous week. toyota did a final repair attempt on the car in compliance with the north carolina state lemon law for a resonable number of attepmts. the yaw sensor was replaced and the light went off. the traction control system in the car was not working until the part was replaced.*ak

When driving at any speed consumer noticed that the vehicle pulled towards the left. consumer took vehicle to the dealership for inspection. however, the mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. *ak

On two separate occasions vehicle commenced to accelerate while pulling into a parking space and applying the brakes. vehicle was driven to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak

While parking and applying the brakes, the vehicle surged forward. *ak *sc *jb

Ltr of complaint re the unsafe jack for spare tire installation provided with the new 2004 toyota camry le.*mr the consumer and his son performed the recommended tire rotation at 5000 miles. when the vehicle was jacked in the front, the car moved backwards while lifting to clear the front tire. this occurred on flat ground. the consumer feels this occurred due to a poorly designed jack base. *nm

While braking uphill rpms accelerated at a high rate. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

I was driving then there was a large bang and a engine valve was busted. i crashed. (i was the only one driving.)*ak

2004 toyota camary with firestone bridgestone tires are very unsafe. i experienced a blow out on the i-10, the tire unraveled from the side walls spliting the tire into 2 pieces. *jb

This occurs on a 2004 toyota camry with a 3.0l v6 and a 5 speed automatic transmission. on occasion when slowing from a speed of 20 mph or more, the driver presses the accelerator and car hesitates and stumbles. because of no response, the driver will floor the accelerator, there will be a 1-2 second delay and then the engine will race to 5000 rpm and the car will take off. dealer has looked at the car twice and says there is nothing wrong. toyota and the dealer state that the car is operating as designed and this delay is normal for this car. if it is normal, why doesn't it do it all the time? *la

I have a 2004 toyota camery purchased in april/04. like many others, my car drifts to the left into other lanes. this is a major safety issue as this could result in accidents and injuries. the car will not drive straight on any type of road surface. from various readings, there is a problem with the springs. this problem has existed for several years now and toyota has been ignoring this problem. please force toyota to fix this problem!*ak

Difficulty shifting from park to reverse, then upon shifting into drive the car accelerated uncontrollably, would not stop, collided with a mobile home, air bags did not deploy, resulting in the death of one passenger and injury of driver *la see also voq 10171110. *dsy. updated 03/05/10 *bf updated ivoq 08/23/10*jb updated 9/21/2011*cw

In some 2004 toyota camry, manufacturer recommended in the certification label a tire inflation pressure lower than that required to support gawr. *ak vehicle detected: [xxx] tire size: p205/65r15 gawr in cert. label: [xxx] recommended cold tire inflation: 29 psi insufficient tire inflation pressure could result in some fatal accident. fmvss 110 has requirement regarding tire inflation pressure recommended by vehicle manufacturer. the subject vehicle has a cert. label which might not meet federal regulation. updated 07/25/2012*js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

My 2004 toyota camry has been in the toyota dealership service department many times now for vehicle pulling the the left, and check engine light staying on. when driving on the interstate or on side roads all my instrument panel icons will light up, then start going out one by one with the check engine light going out. the computer codes were pulled with sensors being replaced. the computer was replaced as well. i still have a check engine light with all icons poping on and off. this started from the second day of ownership. i've requested toyota give me a trade in and it was denighed. i've mailed in a letter showing the history print out from the dealership. i'm at the end of my rope here and i feel i have a unsafe vehicle. i'm not wanting my wife or son to drive this vehicle as well. how do i know the air bag or something elase will deploy?*ak

While shifting into reverse with foot depressed on the brakes vehicle accelerated at high speed. as a result, vehicle crashed into four houses, injuring several people, especially one person in bedroom. *ak

Vehicle is a new 2004 toyota camry le with 190 miles on it when the incident occurred. i started the vehicle and shifted from park to reverse without taking my foot off the brake. the vehicle rapidly accelerated and travelled about two car lenghts before i was able to stop it.*ak

While accelerating from low speeds, the vehicle accelerated and caused a collision. *ak *jb

I was in an accident on 5/10/04 in which i was hit in the front of my camry by another vehicle nearly head on. the other vehicle was traveling between 35 and 50 mph on impact and neither air bag deployed.

Vehicle vibrated when driven on a freeway or over a rough road. vehicle was test driven by 3 factory representatives before the third service representative indicated that vibration was normal for the vehicle because of the way the suspension system was designed, and could not be corrected.*ak

Upon applying the brakes consumer sometimes depressed the accelerator at the same time. this causesd the vehicle to surge forward. both the manufacturer and the dealer were notified.*ak

When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor. *ak the consumer triied to have the manufacturer repair the problem but was not successful. the consumer purchased another automobile. *nm

The odometer read 3% more than the consumer had actually driving. this caused discrepancies in speed control, warranty issues and caused an overage of 1440 mile in the consumers 48000 mile lease. the consumer was told, by a representative, that a 10% error variance was acceptable for the odometer readings. *ak *nm

Whenever vehicle traveled up an incline and the consumer released the brake, the vehicle moved backwards. *ph this was a very dangerous problem when going up a hill and the smallest hill. as soon as the driver's foot released the brakes, the vehicle moved backwards. this happened when the transmission was placed in drive, the vehicle went into reverse and the second one's foot was taken off the brake, the vehicle went forward. this was experienced a few times a week. *sc *jb

I was driving down the street of my subdivision at about 20 miles per hour and my car surged forward on its own on two occasions. again when i was at a stop light with my brake on, it surged forward again and then did it again while i had my foot on the brake. i barely got it stopped in time to keep it from rear ending an 18 wheeler cab in front of me.*ak

When the transmission shifts from 1st to 2nd gear, at a faster engine speed of about 2,800 to 3,000 rpm, there is a rough spot or rough noise. when the transmission shifts from 1st to 2nd gear at lower engine speeds a noise is not noticeable. for a long time i thought the noise was from rough spots in the roadway, but the noise kept occurring on smooth pavement. there is a definite defect in the transmission.*ak

While applying the brakes vehicle suddenly accelerated. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. the driver informed the mechanic that this problem occurred six times. *ak the dealer has put 400 miles on the vehicle trying to duplicate the problem but has been unsuccessful. *nm

The car has pulled or veered to the left since purchase on 12/12/2003. the car has been aligned twice and the tires rotated twice but the car still pulls to the left. this is a safety problem since the car pulls into incoming traffic. the tires will begin to wear unevenly.*ak

Consumer was parking the vehicle when it suddenly accelerated. consumer applied the brakes, but the vehicle just kept going ,causing property damage. vehicle was towed to the dealers. owner drove the vehicle home after the repairs were done. again, the vehicle began to accelerate unexpectedly. *ak 9/26/2005 - the vehicle's brake system failed when the consumer was returning home after the repairs (the vehicle did not accelerate again). the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a brake system repair. the brake pedal still feels soft/low. *dsy

Transmission "shudders" when upshifting from 1st to 2nd gear at rpm near 3,000.*ak

Consumer noticed in front passenger's seat the passenger side air bag system became disabled. dealer admitted there was problem with the design of the air bag system.*ak consumer is heavy set and well over the manufacturers threashold of 80lbs, 6.2 in height and the psir will not activate almost 100% of the time wneh seated in the pasenger front seat. when other people get into the seat that weight less then consumer the psir classification system will activate. currently in arbitration. dealer can not fix vehicle.cw

My 2004 camry xle has very poor back up lights. i can not see the street when backing out of my normal length driveway, or out the rear when in an area with no lights. this is a very dangerous problem and the possiblr cause of accidents.*ak

Car consistently pulls to the left into oncoming traffic. *nm

I bought this car on 1/1/04. when i took it back a week later to have leather put on the seats, i told them it was pulling to the left. supposedly they aligned the front end but they didn't put anything in the computer about it. they have rotated the tires, switched the tires, aligned the front end, put a new rack on it etc. etc. the last time they told me there was nothing wrong with it and i should read the owners manual on how to operate it. i have dealt with this for 3 months and no satisfaction. i took it back to them and told them i wanted another car. they gave me one to see if i liked it and then pulled mine in to work on it again after i had told them no more. they called me today to tell me it was fixed. right!!! i have called my lawyer. *jb

While applying the brakes vehicle surged forward without warning. as a result, consumer lost control and hit a tree. driver sustained lower back injuries. *ak

While parking in a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. as a result, the consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a chain and fence post. dealer notified. *ak *sc *jb

- new toyota camry le purchased january 2004 - on february 25th key would not turn (took 10 - 15 minutes to start it) - later while parking, the car the steering locked turning the car to the right - the car accelerated and surged despite depressing the brake (same as odi peo4021) - though the car broke a metal flag pole, damaged a retaining wall, and fell seven feet into a major street, the air bags did not deploy - car is severely damaged: wheels, tires, front end, gas tank, front axle - driver has a swollen and sore knee along with significant soft tissue injuries including back pain *sc *jb

When braking vehicle suddenly accelerated and hit two other vehicles. *ak

As i was pulling into a parking space with my foot depressing the brake pedal, my new (less than one month old) toyota camry 2004 surged forward at a high velocity and i hit a brick wall damaging my vehicle. injury: sprained ribs and bruises to chest and knees. *ak

Sudden acceleration when pulling into parking space

Drl will not turn on headlights that the owners manual on page 98 said that it will, this could cause a serious accident. the auto is a new 2004 camry xle, with 902 miles at this time. the lights should come on as stated in the book, or a warning should be in the manual, that the headlights will come on when the light switch is in the drl.*ak

A new 2004 camry se will not align and has severe steering problems. to follow toyota's suggest the alignment computer generated report will note: cross camber actual "this value is not within specification. tire wear, handling and safety problems may result." *jb