toyota camry Problems

toyota camry 2005 Complaints

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

the passenger side air bag had a hole inside. it was discovered while cleaning the leather. after the service manager examined the vehicle and then another vehicle of same year, make and model, he determined there was a hole. also, air bag light was on. the dealer stated to bring the vehicle back for the air bag light. however he would not repair the hole.*ak

Reported in: TALLAHASSEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

STRUCTURE

the panel which held the air bag developed a hole. the consumer was concerned that the air bag may not perform if needed. please provide additional information. *jb

Reported in: TALLAHASSEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

the driver's side back window has had a whisleing sound since i purchased the car. i thought it was just the way the car was made that it wasn't very sound proof but when i rode in the passenger side it didn't make the sound. i believe there is a problem with the weatherstripping or the way the back drivers side door seals. *ak

Reported in: THEODORE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

SUSPENSION:FRONT

purchased new, 2005, toyota camry xle on december 21, 2004. returned car to dealer on december 23, 2004 due to severe problem with alignment of front end. car veers toward left if not holding steering wheel tightly to prevent veering. service department releases car, stating faulty flange, spring, and bolt. does not replace faulty parts, has to order. car unsafe to drive, but dealer does not provide loaner. told to drive car until replacement parts are available, at an unspecified time, up to 3 months wait. meanwhile, steering extremely difficult and dangerous. unecessary wear and tear on tires. *ak

Reported in: STAMFORD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30KX5U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2005 toyota camry le v6 gradually speed up to about 25 mph. stop short (you don't have to lock them up, but stop quickly) then accelerate again. when i stop short, my transmission shifts into neutral, and it takes about 3 seconds to shift back into first. when it does, i get quite a jolt. brought car back to dealer, they are saying it is normal. *nm

Reported in: IRVINE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF32K35U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

the vehicle increases in rpm's without touching the accelerator pedal. when approaching a traffic light the rpm's will increase from 750 to 900 rpm's. the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer. also contacted the manufacturer. it was explained to the consumer that this was the current design of the vehicle. *ak there was potential for an accident to occur in stop and go traffic. the consumer was aware of two other owners of this same make and model who have experienced the same problem. *sc

Reported in: PALM CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

i was involved in an accident with my 2005 toyota camry. i truck turned in front on me. his truck hit my front driver side(front light) al the way down to the back door. none of the air bags deployed. the driver side mirror shattered the driver side window. if the side curtain side air bag would have deployed the glass would have cut me up and the mirror would have hit me in the face. *nm

Reported in: RUTHER GLEN VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

while the driver's foot was on the brake pedal vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably applied the brake pedal numerous times and the vehicle continued to accelerate. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the cause has not been determined.*ak

Reported in: SMYRNA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

when applying the brakes vehicle made noises, engine accelerated, and vehicle surged forward. owner took the vehicle to the dealer, and the dealer told the owner that this problem could not be duplicated. therefore there was nothing they could do. *ak *bf *nm

Reported in: COCONUT CREEK FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Reported in: COCONUT CREEK FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2005 toyota se v6 has noticeable hesitation problems at low speeds. could be dangerous at faster speeds. toyota currently has no fix, according to the dealer. *jb

Reported in: MCLEAN VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

toyota camry le model has three problems: idle control is above 2400, rod that hold piston is not secure to hold it tight and causing the piston to jiggle around, toyota said that is a defective part and should replace the engine. and weather seal is inadaquate, you can hear all traffice noise with radio on full volume. dealer is very unfriendly and they gave me run around, they replaced the engine without my permission and still has same problems i had before they replace the engine and has not fix the other problems and refuses to give anyone else's name to talk to. 800# tells me to call dealer and dealer tells me to call 800# and still unable to resolve this issue. i will never buy toyota or recommend to anyone. becouse of the poor service when you have problem they do not want to talk to you and they give you run around.*ak

Reported in: YORBA LINDA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: YORBA LINDA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: YORBA LINDA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

excessive brake pedal effort required to slow vehicle at approximately 30 mph. engine "pushing" vehicle whilst braking. poor fuel economy (avg 20 mpg for 4-cyl auto. posted figures 24/34). erratic transmission shifting. noticeable delay when accelerator pedal depressed. numerous near-accidents due to delay in acceleration.*ak

Reported in: WESTLAND MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

intermittently, after coming to a complete stop, the brake pedal will sink completely to the floor after a few seconds. this has been occurring since i bought the car brand new. once the car reached about 5000 miles, it would come to a complete stop, then lunge forward several feet, stop, make a moaning sound, then lunge forward again; all while my foot was still on the brake. i did not notice any fault lights come on my dashboard. it then drove fine for about 10 miles when the same pattern repeated itself again, exactly the same way. i took it to the dealer and they cannot find anything wrong with it, or repeat the problem. they would like me to return when the problem repeats itself. of course, i?m hesitant to do this since the next time someone may get seriously injured. please help! *jb

Reported in: STANTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

vehicle hesitated then launched forward before accelerating. vehicle was serviced by the dealership 3 times. dealership indicated technically the vehicle was performing as it should, but there was a problem with the new drive by wire technology for which manufacturer had to provide a remedy.*ak

Reported in: JACKSON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BA32K65U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

while braking brake pedal went to the floor. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

Reported in: MIAMISBURG OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

while accelerating vehicle makes a loud ticking noise audible from inside the vehicle and outside. only heard while the gas pedal is depressed. at this time no noticable malfunction of the engine has been detected. dealer says "this is normal for this vehicle, but it is louder than similar vehicles with similar equipment. *ak

Reported in: SPOKANE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY

consumer request that an air bag on/off switch be installed in her 2005 toyota camry. *nm the consumer had to sit close to the steering wheel in order to reach the pedal comfortably. this was the reason for the request. *sc

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

vehicle revs and lunges when stopped and in drive. this occurs regularily and the dealership told my wife that it was "inherrent" with the camry. it happens frequently.*ak

Reported in: APOPKA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

the vehicle stalled and did not shift properly. the vehicle was just purchased. *ak the vehicle would hesitate when the accelerator was depressed. *sc *jb there was a delay in acceleration or slow response time from a low speed to a faster speed while going up a hill. *jb

Reported in: WOODLAND HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K75U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

toyota camry xle 2005, while driving vehicle stalled. *bf as the consumer applied the accelerator from a stop that is when the feeling of stalling would occur. the dealer told the consumer the vehicle does not have a linkage cable, but a sensor at the gas pedal; upon depressing the pedal the computer does all the rest and hesitation is normal. *jb

Reported in: SILVER SPRING MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K45U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

vehicle stalls in traffic and then suddenly the vehicle is okay. manufacturer states they are aware of this problem with these vehicles.*ak.....vehicle has a hesitation problem. on two different occasions consumer was placed in danger of crossing a bysy highway because the vehicle did not move...at all. the engine has a one minute delay between the tine the accelerator pedal is pressed to the time the rpms begin to go up. furthermore, when crossing an uncontrolled intersection on a highway with 55+ mph traffic the hesitation can land consumer's vehicle in the oncoming lane too late. the lunge that akes place when vehicle finally does accelerate, is a very jerky and unsafe ride. *ak

Reported in: ELK RIVER MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K45U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

concerns with design flaw with the brake system on the 2005 toyota camry.*mr the consumer stated the distance in which the brake pedal must move to stop the vehicle may cause an accident. *jb

Reported in: MONTGOMERY AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

the consumer experienced sudden acceleration 11 times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer after each incident, but the cause was still undetermined.*ak *jb

Reported in: VERO BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

while driving first 100 miles the transmission is shifting eratically, upshift and downshifts not changing smoothly. *ak

Reported in: BRONX NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

1. we purchased a new 2004 toyota camry xle from beaverton toyota (beaverton, oregon) 2. here are the three problems: a. when going down a hill, on dry pavement, with the brakes being "feathered", with no additional foot pedal pressure, the brakes suddenly engage and the brake pedal pushes back on the drivers foot. b. after braking and then accelerating, the brakes do not release after the brake pedal has been released. this causes the engine to hesitate until the brakes release. this happens especially in heavy stop and go traffic. c. with very little pressure on the accelerator, the engine hesitates which causes the transmission to downshift multiple times running the rpms up to the redline. 3. i have reported these problems to beaverton toyota service department multiple times and the hillsboro (oregon) toyota service department one time. they admit there are problems, but since toyota has not issued a "service bulletin" they can do nothing to fix the problems. i have driven another 2004 camry at the hillsboro toyota dealership and none of the problems listed above occurred.

Reported in: BEAVERTON OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K34U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: BEAVERTON OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K34U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

contact with the dealership has been fruitless as far as resolving the problem. i was told that they are aware of complaints, but try the company line that it was engineered to perform this way. basically, the transmission will not gear down satisfactorily, until it comes to a complete stop. a slow turn and then acceleration will 'always' result in 'lagging' of gear changes, then it will finally gear down and lurch into the lower gear. it's aggravating and can be downright dangerous in tight crowded freeway driving conditions where it's not unusual to have to slow down and then speed up without getting rear-ended.

Reported in: IRVINE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

2005 camry xle v6. car hesitates or lags upon acceleration. from dead stop accelerator pedal has a lag before car will accelerate. while merging onto highway, car will hesitate when depressing the accelerator before the car will accelerate. drove another 2005 camry v6 and experienced the same thing.

Reported in: RICHMOND VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K25U

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

dt: about 300 miles while driving steering wheel came loose, and caused loss of vehicle control. at 537 miles, while making a right hand turn and then a left turn, as driver attempted to straighten the vehicle steering wheel would not respond. steering wheel had no control. the weather was dry, a flat road. the speed was about 65 pmh. vehicle crahed into a wall. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. passenger sustained a broken back, and arm. driver sustained a broken ankle and bruises. *ak

Reported in: WEST COVINA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

STEERING:COLUMN

Reported in: WEST COVINA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

dt: on 5/27/05 while driving and after stopping the accelerator would hesitate, then the transmission would jerk into gear. problem was intermittent. cannot make a left hand turn or right hand turn becuase the car hesitates so much it wont go. took car to dealer, and delaer reported that the problem was normal. dealer reported nothing could be done. toyota reported they were looking at the problem and will report any developments.*ak

Reported in: LEWIS CENTER OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT

2005 toyota camry le experiencing problems with the turn signals.***no answer required*** *mr when making gentle turns, the signal often did not disengage. *sc the turn signals were also silent. *jb

Reported in: ALLENTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

consumer wants to file a claim regarding the non conformity of the windscreen for the 2005 toyota camry. *mr there was a noise created by the windscreen which was abnormal and loud. there was also a vibration noise coming from the sunroof. toyota's resolution was to refund money. toyota also suggested that the noise was normal. *sc *jb

Reported in: NEWPORT NEWS VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

dt: contact states: she went to park the car, was applying the brake and the brake would not hold. then, consumer's vehicle hit another car, and brakes did not hold. it also hit another car, and the brakes still did not work. . she was traveling at a very low speed. *ak dealership checked all related components, but nothing was found. *tt *nm

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

i have driven a toyota camry for 14 years and have never had an accident nor a traffic citation. in october 2004 we bought a new toyota camry. on april 25, 2005 i drove to a meeting at a private home on a 27 acre farm. i had two passengers in the car. when backing up very slowly to turn the car around i had a sudden unexpected speed surge. brakes did not work. i glanced off one car damaging the back bumper and putting a crease in the side, then hit a pickup truck square on its bumper knocking off the licence plate. since there were people, cars and buildings behind me, i managed to get it out of reverse but then it surged forward (no brakes) went about 150 ft and i had to turn off the key in an attempt to slow the car down. this was on a long gravel driveway and the car was out of control. it coasted about 90 ft, went through a wire fence, hit a fence post, a roof support, and hit a 800 lb baler which moved 5 ft into a large farm sprayer. three people witnessed what happened and heard the car when it surged backward. the rear seat belt snapped open on impact. one of the passengers was injured, one had bruises.

Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K75U

SEAT BELTS:REAR

Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K75U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

when the overdrive is activated, the rpm's spike between three and six thousand rpm's. this happens during normal driving conditions. it is an intermittent problem. we have contacted the dealer on two separate occasions and they are unable to find the problem. it started around the beginning of april, five months after purchasing the vehicle. my concern with this problem is that it may spike at an inopportune time causing an accident. when the rpm's spike i lose accelorator control. the vehicle milage is 14697.

Reported in: WALES MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

new vehicle driven 108 miles. the only problens notices was the radio would turn itself on when hitting a slight bump in the road. cruise control light did not go off when brakes were engaged, but would disconnect cruise control. was parking in a mall parking lot parrall to access road. speed no more than 1 or 2 mph. front wheel dropped into hole. the accelorator caused the car to lurch forward. applied brakes but was unable to keep car from moving forward at a slow speed of 5 mph. turned right, to avoid striking handicap parking sign, into the path of a pickup truck traveling on mall access road. struck truck and continued forward toward pedestrians on sidewalk. managed to avoid them and the engined stopped at that point. i applied the brake so hard i injured my right hamstring muscle and was unable to walk. toyota seized vehicle for inspection and has not released or inspected it as of this date.

Reported in: BRIDGEPORT WV || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30K65U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt: pulling out of a mall had my foot on the brake instead of it slowing down the vehicle surged forward. this happened before, at first just thought it was consumer but this was the second time this happened. vehicle was repaired. *ak

Reported in: NORWICH CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BA32KX5U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

Reported in: NORWICH CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BA32KX5U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

traveling down hill at approximately 45 mph just slightly pressing the brake pedal vehicle will down shift and jurk steering wheel. if conditions where right i may loose control. this has happened numerous times. spoke to several dealers and they say it is normal.

Reported in: STEELTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K55U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

on a clear day the morning of june 14, 2005, i was driving south in the slow lane of highway 95 in florida. all of a sudden i heard the driver in the middle lane blow his horn. at this moment i felt that the car was dragging me on one side to the left. i tried to stop the car by pressing on the brakes. the brakes were non existent and the car kept going left, hit a pick up truck in the middle lane (truck turned upside down, driver on the pavement); passed the fast lane and through the median; finally got stuck in the mud (thank god it rained the night before) near the northbound lane. my car was towed to the nearest dealer with $4,000 worth of damages. my insurance has to replace the other driver's car. both drivers were injured in the crash.

Reported in: PORT SAINT LUCIE FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K75U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

was sitting in my 2005 toyota camry xle in park idling when i placed it in drive it surged quickly forward and hit my brick garage wall

Reported in: BROOKHAVEN MS || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

AIR BAGS

dt: consumer states the driver's side air bag light came on. toyota said that meant the air bag was inactive and fixed it. while the consumer was driving out of a parking lot the light came back on. he took it back, and they replaced the air bag in the steering column but the light came back on. *ak

Reported in: GREENSBORO NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i bought a 2005 camry xle last month. the transmission is completely faulty and there is no response from the company. the electronically controlled transmission (ect) is slow to respond. there is a delay when you press the gas so you neven know when the car will actually kick into gear. this is not a problem except when you enter a highway or try avoid a crash.

Reported in: BROOKLYN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K55U

STRUCTURE

dt: the consumer was told by toyota that her vehicle has a design flaw. when looking out the side mirror on driver's side the vents reflect in the window. this causes poor visibility when looking into the mirror to check blind spots and oncoming traffic. at night the instrument panel lights reflect in the window also causing poor visibility. the consumer tried diming the instrument panel but that didn't help. *ak *nm

Reported in: KIRTLAND OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

dt: 2005 toyota camry xle, cruise control does not hold vehicle back. this is not a problem on level ground or up hill. if the vehicle is going down hill, the cruise control will not stay, causing the vehicle to accelerate at a faster speed than is safe under the circumstances. after the consumer purchased the vehicle, the dealer and the manufacturer told consumer that was the way the vehicle performed. consumer considers this is a safety issue, and it is not acceptable, consumer filed a complaint # 20050706 on july 6, 2005 with toyota. there are no other known problems with this vehicle and it is still under warranty. *ak

Reported in: KELSO WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt: contact states after reading the owner's manual it stated not to let the engine idle for more than 20 minutes at a time. contact did not know this at the time of purchase. he has contacted the service dealer and the manufacturer of the vehicle. the service manager from the dealership said they did not know this was listed in the manual. the contact did file a claim with the manufacturer, the reference # is 20050609014.*ak

Reported in: FT MYERS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K052

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

defective starter drawing too many amps causing electrical system to malfunction.

Reported in: KEENE NH || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt: the consumer owns a 2005 toyota camry; she took the vehicle to the car wash. the vehicle was put into neutral, once it came off of the conveyer belt she entered the vehicle, put her foot on the gas and the vehicle did not move, the vehicle was put into drive with her foot on the brake. the vehicle accelerated into traffic, the vehicle hit a median strip. the airbags deployed and the consumer was knocked unconscious. she then hit a school building. she has a fractured leg, neck and facial injuries.. the vehicle was inspected but nothing was found. this happened june 4, 2005. the consumer is not sure whether there was a police report taken. she was taken to the emergency room immediately and has not left the hospital since. *jb updated 10/06/10. *lj updated 10/08/10*jb updated 10/14/10. *lj updated 10/19/10*jb updated 03/15/11*lj the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who stated the idle control was stuck, which caused the sudden acceleration. toyota then inspected the vehicle and stated there was nothing wrong. updated 05/13/11*jb

Reported in: ROXBURY MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 toyota camry xle intermittently stalls when trying to accelerate from the stop position.*mr the dealer explained to the consumer that the vehicle was redesigned eliminating the accelerator linkage cable and that the behavior is typical and normal for that the 2005 camry.

Reported in: SILVER SPRING MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 toyota camry surges forward when the brakes are depressed.***no answer required***. *mr as a result the vehicle was involved in an accident. *nm

Reported in: PLANO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

brake too low. you have to step hard on the brake almost to the floorboard to stop the car. nearly rear-ended car on freeway at 65 mph. brake is supposed to be halfway down, not almost to floorboard. *jb

Reported in: PANORAMA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt: on july 29, 2005 when the consumer pressed the brake pedal the vehicle accelerated. this had occurred 3 times. the vehicle has a little over 1000 miles on it. the manufacturer gave the consumer a reference number to give to the dealer when he takes the vehicle to them. *nm

Reported in: SIVLERSPRING MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K55U

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

complaint regarding the 2005 toyota camry seat belt warning alarm.*mr the consumer is not happy with the pitch or duration of the seat belt warning alarm. the consumer wear a hearing aid. the warning alarm pitch is at the high end of the consumer's hearing aid and when it sounds the consumer has to remove it. the consumer asked the dealer if there was a way to modify it but was told that once it was approved by nhtsa it could not be adjusted.

Reported in: DELRAY BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

purchased new car - noted speedometer reading 9% off - verified via stopwatch/mile marker method, gps, and radar. dealership and manufacturer stated that the allowable at any speed is plus or minus 10% (i.e. speedometer says 70 going 63 to 77 mph). safety hazard in traffic flow plus i am spending lots of time while driving watching speedometer and trying to figure out how fast i am going and what the speedometer needle should be pointing at to be correct. manufacturer and dealership have refused to attempt to correct problem. not sure what the federal regulations allow, but 10% delta seems excessive. dealership noted that a new car of the same make, model, and year for the lot was also tested and had the same speedometer delta from actual. not sure if this is a systemic problem with toyota camry. 2005 toyota tundra was tested and found to be about 5%. also noted that the odometer reading is incorrect by a similar percentage (i.e. odometer reading not accurate for actual mileage on vehicle).*jb

Reported in: ELKMONT AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

dt: 2005 toyota camry. the consumer stated that the vehicles transmission was unpredictable. when revving the engine nothing would happen and then all of a sudden the vehicle would jerk. this has occurred since purchasing the vehicle. it was taken to the dealership at 600 miles. according to the dealership, there is no problem, it is operating under normal specifications. this happens mostly during acceleration from a stop or slow speed. *ak *nm

Reported in: FEEDING HILLS MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 toyota camry se developed a problem with building up acceleration after slowing down.*mr when accelerating from a low speed the consumer noticed hesitation while trying to regain speed. *nm

Reported in: FLOWERY BRANCH GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BA32K15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my one week old toyota camry's speedometer doesn't show the correct speed. bell road toyota told me there's a 10% tolerance so if it's not off by more than that they won't fix it. mine is off by 10% and i think that's a hazard. every time i look down at the speedometer i have to do the math to figure out how fast i'm actually going. it's distracting to me and it's a danger to other drivers when i'm going slower than all the other traffic because of the speedometer being incorrect. i think the tolerance should be lower. *nm

Reported in: PEORIA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brakes are slow and difficult to engage; produce long stops or none. toyota says brakes are functioning as they're designed to (which means brakes are designed to be unsatisfactory) and does nothing; arbitration hearing found in favor of toyota, despite consumer reports (2005) finding that brakes were spongy and stops long. i'm not sure why this is the case but suspect drum type brake not adequate for car of this weight; however, the whole system may be at fault. the consumer was told the performance of the brakes was due to a device called a double or dual link pedal assembly that will soon be required in all new vehicles. *jb

Reported in: RICHMOND VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K95U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

dt: the cruise control took off and accelerated on its own. went two yards and hit a telephone pole. upon impact, the air bags did deploy. contacted toyota, there were supposed to call back, come and look at vehicle. . this happened on august 12, 2005. the consumer did not want to give phone number.*ak

Reported in: PAINESVILLE OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

POWER TRAIN

my 2005 4-cylinder toyota camry has delayed accelerator and rough shifting of transmission. by delayed accelerator i mean that you have to press accelerator pedal about 1/4" to 1/2" before engine engages. this has been dangerous in parking lots where slow driving makes it difficult to keep engine at safe speed. the transmission also shifts roughly and downshifts hard when decelerating down a hill. i contacted dealership where i purchase my vehicle and say that is the way it is since it is computerized. since there are no cables to adjust, i am out of luck. i also contacted 800 number for toyota customer service and they were no help. they did mention that there was a technical service bulletin for same problem on the camry v-6. it seems that the 4-cylinder has same problem but not enough complaints to warrant a technical bulletin.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

dt: the caller said two weeks after she bought vehicle it stalled at an intersection. she had it towed to the dealer, and they had it for 2 days. dealer got it started and found nothing wrong with it. when they did a diagnostic they could not duplicate the problem. they told her to drive it, and if it happens again ,to leave it where it was, and they will come and get it. the second time they had it they replaced the crank sensor, but said they found nothing again after doing a diagnostic. manufacturer said the vehicle was fixed. the caller still had concerns about the vehicle being safe. caller has one close call.*ak

Reported in: YOUNKERS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

while parking car and applying brake, vehicle continued to slowly accelerate and pushed in a tin wall housing the furnance room of a gym. car rested on the furnance and a gas line. toyota dist. manager said he couldn't find any defects and couldn't duplicate problem so said their hands were tied. nothing done. *jb

Reported in: GRAND ISLAND NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

after being involved in a rear end collision (with my camry xle v6) when reversing out of a parking spot at a busy restaurant, i attempted to pull forward a foot or two and park by putting the car into drive (not pressing the accelerator). upon pressing the brake to park the car accelerated forward uncontrollably (without application of the gas pedal) crashing into the car parked in front of me and pushing that car into the car directly across the parking lot from it. the car directly across the parking lot was pushed over the concrete parking block and into a tree. after pushing the car in front of me, i was able to steer away from other cars and was finally able to stop the car only by using the emergency brake. from the time the car accelerated forward without pressing the gas pedal the brakes did not work. after clearing the cars i looked down to make sure i was using the brake pedal, which i was, and it was not working at all. during this entire incident there was a very loud and consistent noise coming from my car. the car is currently being inspected. *nm

Reported in: FISHERS IN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

cruise control does not deactivate after turning off and on again. this occurs if nothing else is done to deactivate it (e.g. pressing brake). then, when you turn it back on, it sets to a different speed. to reproduce: set cruise control at 60 mph. then, set to 65 mph. then, turn off (by pressing button on end of wheel mounted lever switch, not using brake or anything else). then, turn back on (again, by pressing button on end of wheel mounted lever). notice, it is set at 60 mph or something other than last setting and vehicle tries to cruise at that speed, but should not be set to any speed. *nm

Reported in: SCOTTS VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K65U

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

people, like the one who filed odi# 10131293, should wear their seat belts, not try to disable them and the systems that make you wear them. they are counter-productive to the industry and agencies that are trying to save lives. *nm

Reported in: SAFETOWN OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

transmission hesitation when pressing gas pedal. after 2 or 3 seconds the car then lurches forward violently. this nearly caused an accident as i attempted to pass another vehicle. this is a widely known defect that will cause many accidents if not corrected very soon. *jb

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

car continually hesitates then surges forward especially at speeds below 40 mph and also when ac is on. dealer has no fix. i provided printout of nhtsa reports but i was told that's just the way the car is. no choice but to get rid of this new car. *nm

Reported in: VALLEJO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES:SIDEWALL

(1)driving on interstate 85 south sunday about 3 pm, nc exits 13/14 (2) bridgestone tire blowout at 3980 miles on new 2005 camry (3) toyota says firestone responsible, firestone refuses to recognize warranty issued by toyota, page 3 of book. *nm

Reported in: AUBURN AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

when coasting to a stop for a traffic signal car coasts to below 40 miles a hour, get a slight jerk like the car is feeding gas by itself and does not coast down, if i do not hit the brake pedal car will continue to go. 8jb

Reported in: DELRAY BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

about 2 months ago, i purchased a brand new 2005 toyota camry se v6. i have already taken it back to the dealer because of transmission issues. i push on the accelerator and nothing happens...then seconds later (after i've taken my foot off the gas), the engine revs up to 5000+ rpm and stays there for a few seconds. i fear for my safety! the dealer said they had tons of complaints, said this behavior was completely normal, but had two "upgrades" for the car's computer system. they told me the upgrades would fix the problem...and it did - for a week. for that week, my brand-new camry was the greatest! after a week, i noticed it seemed to be slipping back into it's bad habits. now, a month later, i am taking it back again. it is just as bad as when i took it in the first time. i have been close to getting into at least 3 accidents because of this issue. it is completely unsafe, toyota knows there is an issue (they have "fixes"), and yet they keep selling their cars. i bought a new car so i wouldn't have these problems! i spent a lot of money, and i feel like i got a lemon. this car needs to be recalled. *nm

Reported in: DIAMOND BAR CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBA32K650

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was making a left turn into the garrison parking lot,teaneck, driving my 2005 camry. i pressed very lightly on the accelerator. the car suddenly had a surge of acceleration disproportionate to my gentle tapping of the gas pedal. pressing the brake pedal and also turning the ignition key off did not slow the car down sufficiently to prevent a crash into two parked cars. there were no occupants in the parked car. my husband, irving j. borowitz, was with me. we had no apparent injuries at that time except for left shoulder ache (grace). we were both traumatized. the camry is at a toyota body shop, awaiting inspection by toyota representative tom morin on sept. 23. our allstate insurance adjuster estimated partial cost of repairs at $5025. no repairs have been done yet. the camry has 2391 miles. referred to you by leonrad burchman (voice of the elderly). car purchased feb 26, 2005 at parkway toyota, englwd cliffs, nj. *nm see odi 10145141. *dsy

Reported in: TEANECK NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

car surges. it has done this twice. the dealer can't find anything wrong with the car, and toyota stands behind the dealer. accidents were avoided both times. *nm

Reported in: FERDINAND IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i bought a new 2005 toyota camry se 3.3 5 speed auto. it has a hesitation when accelerating from a slow down. when trying to merge it is very unnerving. the check engine light came on the first 3000 miles and a air/fuel sensor was replaced. the hesitation is still not predictable and still occurs. a sulfur smell sometimes occurs also. *jb

Reported in: LUSBY MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Reported in: LUSBY MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

bridgestone tire blow out on freeway. *nm

Reported in: MORGAN HILL CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K35U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

incident description: it was 3:00 pm when i have to drive to pick up my sister at 6219 sw freeway houston, tx, when i was trying to make the right turn to get in to the shopping center i found out the brake did not work, i tried to use the parking brake and it did not stop the car but slowed to 15 mph in the next entry to the shopping center make the right turn and get into the shopping center try again to get the parking brake to stop the vehicle but i couldn't. finally get onto the sidewalk and hit the wall at the moment it was less than 5 mph, i was driving with my newborn baby nephew aboard, i panicked and i did not know what to do, yolanda gonzalez a lady that works at freydd's beauty salon call my sister and she call my husband for him to come over and help, he call joe myers since this is the first time that something like that happens to us, they give him a 1800 number for them to get the car on services, my mistake was not calling the police to report the incident since they did not said that i have to, since they ask if there was people injured , at the moment i was on shock, my husband call alex salesperson at jow myers for help, my car was new when we bought it on january 2005, with 9640 miles at the time, there was something wrong with the car, in sterling mccall toyota services cornie the services writer let us know that the brake booster was broke and the brake master cylinder also, and that was normal, that piece is cover under warranty since it can happened anytime, how come this be possible i can understand that the door locks or something that you can control or manage but brakes how can that part break anytime?????, now the car still on repair since the brake does not feel right, i do not have a police report but i do have many witness that saw me that day, and also the towing truck that saw the car over the sidewalk and try to drive the car and saw that there was no brake at all. today is october 3rd, the car still on joe myers waiting to be checked. *jb

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BA32K05U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BA32K05U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

purchased a 2005 camry se in feb. 2005. had 500 miles on the car and it needed a complete overhaul due to defective parts from the company. i now have a new car that has diminished value due to the overhaul. i was also without the car for 20 plus days. i feel they knew the motor was defective when they sold it to me but i guess they some 70 year old would not know the difference. i believe i should at the least have been given a new engine or another new car without the defective engine. i guess that would be too much to expect from the "reliable automaker." *nm

Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BA30K75U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

my wife and i purchased a 2005 toyota camry xle v6 5sp auto in nov 2004. shortly after taking delivery, we started to notice hesitation in the transmission while trying to accelerate from a stop and after slowing down in traffic. we also felt a delay when attempting to go into passing gear. this delay would last up to a couple of seconds. after the delay was felt, the car would accelerate rapidly. this would cause a jolt to the passengers and driver. it seems as though the transmission is not getting the power demand from the accelerator equipment quickly enough. we have taken it to the dealer twice. the problem seems to be getting worse. the last statement from the service manager was " i drove the car and clearly understand your complaint concerning the hesitation. that is the nature of this new technology. we cannot find anything wrong with the vehicle" the service manager denied they had any other complaints from anyone concerning this problem. that's when i started searching the web. after collecting complaints from several web sites such as this, i confronted the service manager. he stated he was unaware of the complaints and gave me the 1-800-# for toyota. we have contacted toyota and got a case #. they claim there are two tsb's associated with the problem. my question is "why doesn't the dealer already have the tsb's" my wife is the primary driver and has complained of two near misses caused from this problem. we will give toyota this opportunity to correct the problem,but i am not getting a warm and fuzzy feeling concerning a fix. next step is to get rid of the dangerous vehicle. *nm

Reported in: CORPUS CHRISTI TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF32K05U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

dt: 2005 toyota camry. the vehicle has a very pronounced vibration on the engine which is transmitted to the steering wheel. there has been a technician to inspect the vehicle. he stated he would speak to the factory about it. the contact has never heard back from toyota of puerto rico. the contact did call toyota of north america told him to get in contact with toyota of puerto rico. the vibration happens when the motor is hot; it has to go down to the minimum rpms, 750. when the vehicle is in drive and hot, he states he can feel the vibration. at 900 rpms, the vehicle does not shake. he then asked if they could adjust the rpms, but the dealership stated they could not reprogram the computer. the consumer stated there was a device toyota has installed in the six cylinder camry's to reduce vibration. this is called the active engine control mount.*ak updated 11/15/2005 - the vibration was also noticed when the vehicle was in reverse or when the a/c was on. the vehicle has been inspected a total of five times. *nm (11/29/05) *sc

Reported in: GUAYNABO PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

consumer has been having problems with 2005 toyota camry brake system. *ts the dealer told the consumer there was nothing wrong with the brakes, because the vehicle was brand new. *jb

Reported in: HYATTSVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brake too low. have to push brake pedal down hard especially when traveling above 60 mph. brake goes all the way almost to the floorboard to stop car. please contact toyota motors (case #200507071372). *nm

Reported in: PANORAMA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

dt: the consumer states the brakes are defective. when the brakes are applied they idle and have to be applied again. after the brakes have been reapplied the vehicle moves forward. the dealer was contacted. they said the vehicle was moving forward because the air conditioner (a/c) was in use. the consumer claimed that he was not using the a/c now and that the vehicle was still moving forward. the manufacturer has not been contacted. *ak updated 12/07/05. *jb

Reported in: SCHILLIGTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt:the contact stated on three separate occasions the engine raced and the vehicle lunged forward. this happened with his foot on the brake, and when shifting from park to drive. the vehicle has been to the dealership multiple times, but they could not diagnose the problem. the manufacturer has been contacted, and they recommended taking the vehicle back to the dealership.*ak updated evoq 10/08/10 the consumer stated the sudden acceleration occurred several times, since the fall of 2005. updated evoq 04/19/12 the consumer stated he experienced sudden acceleration from 2005-2010. it appeared to be a problem mostly likely caused by a defective microprocessor. updated 04/09/14

Reported in: PELHAM MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BA30K35U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

car hesitate after slowing down with foot off pedal. if there is a need to accelerate take 2-3 second before abruptly engage. *jb

Reported in: IRVINE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

both 02 sensors went out along with fuel sensor with under 2000 miles. then the catalytic converter went out under 5000 miles. the airbag light are off then on ??? dealer said working properly? dealer said it would be fixed 18 days later? they said parts were bad and not the right parts for the car? car stalls and accelerates. it get 12mpg since 02's and fuel sensors fixed. bad gas mileage. *jb

Reported in: EIELSON AFB AK || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBE32K453

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

Reported in: EIELSON AFB AK || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBE32K453

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

Reported in: EIELSON AFB AK || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBE32K453

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt: contact states vehicle surged forward, lost control and hit another vehicle. she depressed the brakes, but the vehicle would not stop. there were no injuries, and no police report was taken. the dealer informed her no other failures of this type have been reported. it was the opinion of the manufacturer that it was driver's error.*ak updated 12/14/2005. the vehicle was parked when it suddenly accelerated. *nm updated 12/01/10. *lj updated 12/08/10

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K05U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

brakes failed causing car to roll into intersection. car was then hit by truck. make of car is 2005 camry le with 10,000 miles. se toyota claims there is nothing wrong with the car even though there are numerous complaints of the same problem listed on autobytel.com . generally this make of car has "mushy" brakes, but even the police investigator commented the brakes were unsafe. *jb

Reported in: HIGH POINT NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

PARKING BRAKE

dt: the contact stated while driving, smoke started coming from the rear part of the vehicle. there was no actual fire, only black smoke coming from the vehicle. the dealer said the parking brake was out of adjustment and caused damage to the rear brake system. the dealer repaired the vehicle, but the contact has not taken possession of the vehicle. *ak

Reported in: MCDONOUGH GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K66U

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

bridgestone turanza p215/55r/17/ m+s/ el4pbz touring tire tire developed lateral crack near joint seam. air pressure escaped immediately. *nm

Reported in: DAYTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BA32K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on 9/11/05 our 2005 toyota camry suddenly accelerated (sa) while the driver was slowly turning into a local parking lot. applying the brakes did not stop the auto but did leave skid marks on the pavement, as noted by the police. we turned off the ignition after several seconds but crashed into two parked cars. the car was towed to an auto body shop and later to a toyota body shop. toyota kept us from repairing the car for 12 days until their expert inspected the car. he reported no brake or throttle problem and disregarded the skid marks evidence. . we don't know if he checked the cruise control. a recent request for that information has given no response. toyota reported that nothing was wrong. we sold the car back to toyota at a $10,000 loss. after a month, the driver developed a severe right hip pain, attributed to the accident by two doctors. she recovered slowly with much therapy. we did not keep the car because we found that ,in several cases at least, a repaired sa car had a second sa. the possibility of a malfunctioning cruise control linkage was possibly not investigated. see odi 10136882. *dsy*jb

Reported in: TEANECK, NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K15U

TIRES:SIDEWALL

i have a 2005 toyota camry that i bought new in 9/05 that i drive for work & have put apx 21000 miles on to date. i have on 4 separate occasions had to replace the original equipment goodyear tires (integrity) due to holes in the sidewalls on the inside of the tires. i may now have to replace a fifth, i have a tire which is now leaking air & will return to goodyear on 1/5. i do drive for work & i am careful, because if i am not working, i am not making any money, down time is costly. i feel there may be a weakness defect in the sidewalls that needs further attention. *jb

Reported in: ALBANY NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

since the day i owned this car i have heard a thump in rear suspension. after many trips and awhile with loaner they could not repair. i requested that area service rep look at it at which time he stated that they knew of a problem and a service bulletin would be in oct. it is now jan and still no satisfaction. *jb

Reported in: PERRY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt*: the contact stated while attempting to pull in a parking space at 2 mph, the vehicle surged and suddenly accelerated without warning. the brake pedal was depressed at the time of the incident. the vehicle went through an intersection and over a public sidewalk before crashing into a fire hydrant. the contact and passenger were wearing safety restraints. the vehicle impacted the fire hydrant with such force that the fire hydrant was extracted 3 feet above ground. the vehicle was towed to the local dealership were diagnostic testing was performed. the local service dealer could not determine the cause of the accident; however the dealer additional testing will be performed before the vehicle is repaired. the police filed a report at the scene and the contact's insurance company also filed a report. there was additional property damage to the sidewalk, fire hydrant and a children's museum that was flooded by the water from the fire hydrant. *nm updated 2/27/2006 - the air bags also failed to deploy. *nm

Reported in: GODFREY IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

AIR BAGS

Reported in: GODFREY IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt*: the contact stated while parking the vehicle surged forward while his foot was on the brake. the vehicle went over a sidewalk, pushed over a sign and hit a fence, however no one was injured. the vehicle sustained damage to the front bumper. the vehicle was towed to the dealership for inspection; however no repairs have been made. the manufacturer was not alerted. updated 03/22/06.*jb

Reported in: MILPITAS CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

STEERING

dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph the vehicle shakes, and bounces while going over bumps. additionaly, the back end of the vehicle makes a clunking noise, and a grinding sound is coming from the steering. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection however, they were unable to duplicate the problem and no repairs were made. the manufacturer was alerted.

Reported in: STONE MOUNTAIN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

SUSPENSION

Reported in: STONE MOUNTAIN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

dt*: the contact stated at speeds between 24 and 30 mph, the vehicle, intermittently, lost power then slammed into gear. the dealership did acknowledge there was a problem, but stated installing a new transmission was no guarantee that the problem would cease. updated 03/28/06. *jb

Reported in: WEST BLOOMFIELD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K25U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

dt*: the contact stated there was a complete lack of brake pressure when the brakes were applied at 20 mph. the emergency brake was used to slow the vehicle enough to reach a residence safely. from there the vehicle was towed to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the problem, therefore no repairs were made. brakes traveled all the way to the floor in ordr to activate the brakes. vehicle has been towed twice to the dealer for brake failure. vehicle was test again for brake failure on march 20, 2006 and no problem was found. *ak

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph there was a head on collision with another vehicle traveling 20 mph. the air bags failed to deploy. seat belts were in use however; serious head and neck injuries were sustained. a police report was filed at the scene. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. the manufacturer was alerted.

Reported in: SPRING VALLEY NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

when i went to the dealership to buy this car they told me that the total cost for the car would be around sixteen thousand. however the real total was around thirty thousand dollars. when i notice it was too late i had already sign. at that moment i tried to fix that problem with the dealership but they completely ignore me. and just to make things worst the car doesn't function right; out of no where it just turns off. i don't know what to do the dealership does not want to cooperate. i want to cancel the purchase of this car. *nm

Reported in: KATY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

i was on my way to work when i noticed smoke coming from the hood of my car. luckily, i was able to pull over on the service road to the major highway i was about to get on. upon getting out of my car and opening the hood i was faced with flames. concerned about my safety as well as the safety of passers-by, my first reaction was to try to put out this fire. i ran to my trunk, where i always keep a case of bottled water, and took approximately 8 water bottles. i was able to extinguish the fire. i am certain that, had i not been able to pull safely off the road or did not have the clear mind to try to extinguish the fire, the car would've been engulfed in flames and totaled causing serious injury to me and potentially those close to the incident. the car was towed to the nearest dealership. i am told that there is "severe damage" but do not have all of the details yet. *nm

Reported in: MINEOLA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was slowly turning left into a parking space at about 3:30 p.m., when my 2005 toyota camry suddenly, and quite rapidly, accelerated without any input from me. it jumped a curb, crossed a sidewalk, and a tree stopped the car. it felt like i had no control of the car. also, the steering was extremely difficult. somehow, i managed to steer the car away from the apartment building and my neighbor glass slider. the car traveled about 30 plus feet in its acceleration, when a tree stopped it. it left about 20 feet of skid marks. i was not hurt in the crash. the car sustained damage, mainly to the front bumper, coolant system, and hood, for approximately $5,400. i filed a complaint with toyota corporation, torrance, california, and they investigated the car. they reported they could find nothing wrong with the car, and there were no design faults. the toyota dealer where i had bought the camry additionally tested the car computers, and also called in a toyota factory representative to test the car. they could find nothing wrong with the car. i sold the camry back to this dealer. the car had about 5,400 miles on it at the time of the crash. the car had been running well until this sudden, unexplained acceleration that resulted in a crash. *jb

Reported in: VERNON HILLS IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K75U

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

i was driving at 15 mph when the vehicle in front of me stopped suddenly, and i rear-ended it. *nm

Reported in: ROSEBURG OR || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTDBE30K150

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while stopped at an intersection, the engine suddenly and unexpectedly began to rev uncontrollably without any input from me. due to the high revolutions of the engine the brakes were incapable of prventing the car from moving forward even though the brake petal was fully depressed. the only way to prevent my car from hitting the car in front of me was to shut off the engine. two subsequent attempts to re-start the engine resulted in a repeat of the over-revving situation. only after the third attempt did the engine resume normal operation. a passenger in the car at the time verified that the accelerator was not engaged at any time during the incident. the car was immediately driven to the dealer who inspected it and found no fault with the etc system and no stored codes that would verify my complaint. the car was subsequently returned to us and was driven without incident for the next nineteen months before the problem once again presented itself. as we were pulling into a parking space while my foot was on the brake petal the engine once again began to over-rev without any input from me. again, the passenger in the car who had witnessed the first incident immediately looked to see if the accelerator was accidentally being depressed. it was not. again, the only means of preventing my car from striking the vehicle in front of me was to shut off the engine. *nm

Reported in: SUGAR GROVE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

consumer 2005 camry has a problems with the transmission. *ts the consumer stated from a stopped position, about 20% of the time , the first two transmission shifts will extend beyond a normal time period while the car's engine revs to about 3000 rpms. at times, when slowing to about 10 to 20 mph and then accelerating, about 80% of the time the transmission would hesitate for 2 to 3 seconds while it selects a gear and will then engage, sometimes in a harsh manner depending upon the pressure on the gas pedal. there was no specific time when the erratic shifts would occur. *jb

Reported in: FRESNO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably while the driver's foot was planted on the brake pedal. the vehicle was in the process of being parked when the incident occurred. the vehicle hit a pole and stopped. the dealer was contacted on 06/26/06 and could not determine why this problem occurred.

Reported in: NEW ORLEANS LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

dt*: the contact stated that while braking from a speed of 25 mph, there has been a moment of resistance in the brake pedal, then the pedal depresses to the floor. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the problem was determined to be a normal occurrence with antilock brake systems in the newer models.

Reported in: SUNNYVALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds, the front of the vehicle intermittently pulled to the left or right. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer who aligned the front end of the vehicle. afterwards, the problem persisted. the manufacturer was not alerted. updated 2/26/10 *cn updated 09/02/10*jb

Reported in: DESTIN FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K45U

SUSPENSION

Reported in: DESTIN FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K45U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

purchased a 2005 toyota camry le and i am experiencing the exact same transmission problems. at about 24-30 mph it will rev to about 3000-4000 rpms before it switches to 2nd gear. also when slowing down the car will jerk into gear. on the highway when trying to pass cars it will just ignore my request for about 3 seconds. this is a dangerous car!!! took to dealer and they stated it is working as designed. this is not acceptable and toyota needs to do something about it before someone gets killed. jb

Reported in: MACON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt*: the contact stated upon initial acceleration at low speeds on a city street, the vehicle lurched forward striking another vehicle in the rear end. during the sudden acceleration, the vehicle did not respond to firm brake pressure. there were no injuries but minor damage was sustained to the vehicle. the police was not contacted and no report was taken. the vehicle was not inspected, but both the dealer and manufacturer were contacted. the vehicle was inspected on 8-17-06 by a toyota representative, however he refused to acknowledge there was a problem with the accelerator. updated 09/05/06. *jb

Reported in: NEW YORK NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30KX5U

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

2005 toyota camry windshield has hash marks that make it difficult to see when the sun is shining directly on the windshield. *kb *jb

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was stolen on 8-9-06. while the vehicle was stolen it was involved in a crash. the vehicle hit a heavy metal guard rail at a dead end. the air bags did not deploy. there were injuries sustained. the vehicle was totaled. there was a police report filed.

Reported in: NORFOLK VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K65U

TIRES

dt*: the contact stated the tire separated away from the rim while driving 35 mph. there were no problems with the steering prior to the incident. the dealership was notified. the tire was continental. the contact did not have further information on the tire.

Reported in: SILVER SPRING MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

2005 toyota camry lurched forward on occasions causing damage to the vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy during accident. *kb while parking, on two separate occasions, the vehicle lurched forward while the consumer was pulling into a parting space.. each time the consumer s foot was on the brake pedal preparing to stop. during the second occurrence the consumer's husband heard the engine rev from near idle speed to very high rpm's, at or close to the maximum rpm. the vehicle hit a tree. *nm

Reported in: HUNTINGTON NY || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: HUNTINGTON NY || Crash: Y || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

re 2005 toyota camry v-6 xle 5-speed automatic transmission (a/t), 1mz-fe engine. vehicle purchased nov 30 2004. from day of purchase through current, a/t has not shifted smoothly as it was advertised to. following depends on accelerator pressure - does not occur always. hesitant & sometimes harsh from 1st to 2nd & 2nd to 3rd periodically, in 35 to 45 mph range, rough shift down and then back up. at times the hesitant shift from 2nd to 3rd has put me in an unsafe situation. it is not a "sure/positive" shift - it winds up before it engages. prior vehicle was 1999 camry v6 - no shifting problems. *jb

Reported in: WILMINGTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K55U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

dt*: the contact stated while attempting to exit the snow covered driveway at a low speed, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes locked up causing the vehicle to skid out of control. the vehicle was recovered and towed to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem.

Reported in: NEW CARLISLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K75U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i pulled into a parking lot to park. while still having my foot on the brake, i was just beginning to put my car into park when the car just suddenly lunged forward. i couldn't stop the car. as hard as i braked, i couldn't stop the car. i hit a truck in front of me, proceeded though the parking lot in the midst of a lot of pedestrians who were exiting the function, miraculously missing the pedestrians. i proceeded through the parking lot and out of the parking lot and across the street and then on across the street onto a lawn. i took down a mail box and proceeded back into the street again. still going forward rapidly, i hit another parked truck and then a wall before the car finally stopped. *nm

Reported in: TIVERTON RI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

car would not accelerate above 2 mph - engine would die out upon acceleration. car would not restart immediately. *nm

Reported in: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

TIRES

dt*: the contact stated while washing the vehicle, the tires were observed to be dry rotted with cracks on the outside of the tire wall. there was no warning prior to the incident. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined the 5 tires were dry rotted and offered 1 free tire if the others were purchased. the manufacturer was notified. tire manufacturers recommended 35 psi. at every other oil change the tires were rotated and the pressure was checked. there was no vibration while driving. there was also no abnormal bulging in tires. make: continental model: touring contact, size: 20565r15.*ak

Reported in: SOMERSET MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

SEATS

the car was rear ended and hit on the left side at a high speed. neither the air bags in the front nor the side curtains were activated. also the driver's seat was broken. the car was totaled. *nm updated11/21/06. *jb

Reported in: HARWOOD MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K95U

AIR BAGS

Reported in: HARWOOD MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K95U

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

when the car was only six months old, the power steering started to make noise. i took the car to the dealer and was told the power steering pump had to be replaced, but that they would have to order the part. so, i had to make another trip to the dealer to have the work done (under warranty). after the repair the noise stopped, but the steering still didn't feel right to me. i took the car back to the dealer and they drove the car and inspected the steering system and told me everything looked fine. nonetheless, i am quite sure the steering is different than when i first got the car. sometimes the steering seems to catch and i feel like i don't have good control, particularly during a wide left turn through a large intersection. *jb

Reported in: COSTA MESA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF32K65U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

2005 toyota camry 4-cyl le with soft/spongy brake especially at highway speed, the brake goes down all the way almost to floorboard. toyota motors insists it's normal & won't fix it. already lost arbitration. already had accident when brakes failed to engage as it should at 65 mph with damage of about $500.00. please go to autobytel.com & other toyota owner websites for more brake problems. my case #200602070910 with toyota motors. *jb

Reported in: PANORAMA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

if i had been driving any of my other vehicles besides the 2005 toyota camry that i have owned for 4 months, i would not have crashed into the bumper of the stopped truck. i saw the truck in time to apply the brakes while moving at 15 miles per hour,on dry clean pavement, to stop before hitting the rear end of the truck when it was a good 20 feet away. not only did my toyota not stop when i smashed on the brakes, it left absolutely no skid marks, and managed to completely rip the grille and headlights off the front bumper, and curl the hood back over a foot. the force did not deploy the airbag, and only caused minor damage to the bumper of the truck. the brakes absolutely were at fault, and i regret having to find out in such an expensive way that the brakes are not dependable at all, especially for a car with only 28,000 miles on the odometer. toyota should pay for the damages if the same problem exists for any other drivers. *nm

Reported in: KIRBYVILLE MO || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

this may be a repeat complaint because i filled this out earlier but my computer crashed. my mother and sister had a minor accident today (11/29/2006, 12:10 p.m.)in which our 2005 toyota camry surged forward from it's parking space where my mother had pulled in into the opposite parking space and into a parked ford explorer suv, knocking off the explorer's front license plate completely onto the ground. my sister said she looked down to see if my mother's foot was on the accelerator and it was not, it was on the brake pedal. she heard my mother say "i can't stop!" as she stood on the brake pedal. the car surged forward into the parked explorer on it's own acceleration. we had a toyota in the early 1980's and had this exact problem resulting in another crash. this has been a problem for toyota's since then. toyota should have fixed this problem over the last 20+ years. back then there was no internet to fill out immediately after the crash to complain. *jb

Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

STEERING:COLUMN

dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, a clunking noise was heard and excessive play occurred in the steering wheel. the vehicle was driven to the dealer, who replaced the intermediate shaft in the steering column. updated 1/29/2007 - *nm

Reported in: UKIAH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

we were parked at the entrance to hammond elementary school, laurel, md waiting to pick up two children a few minutes before dismissal. no school busses were present at the time we parked. several buses soon arrived, however, which prompted our decision to move to a better place away from the buses. i cautiously started to back up and, to my amazement, the engine raced at high rpm as soon as i shifted into reverse from park. although i was pressing on the brake, the car zoomed back about 20-35 feet. the left rear corner of my car struck the left front corner of a parked school bus. at this time, still in shock, i quickly pulled the shift lever from reverse to drive, intending to get away from the bus. at that moment the car then shot forward, my foot still pressing on the brake. it went back through the parking space, over the curb, and into a playground. about 60 feet into the playground the right front wheel hit the corner of a square wooden border surrounding some playground equipment. after striking the wooden barrier, the car continued at high speed in the grassy playground probably another 100 feet before i could get it out of drive into neutral and park. this whole episode happened within a few seconds. my foot was always pressing on the brake. the auto was towed to true2form collision center in laurel, md. the repairs have been held up until an inspection has been made by nhtsa. geico informed me today, 11/30/06, that an attorney for the driver of the school bus is claiming injury. to my knowledge he mentioned no problem to the emt personnel at the time of the accident. if the accident had occurred while children were present, it could have resulted in many injuries/deaths. *jb *nm

Reported in: ADELPHI MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30K15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was slowly turning right to park in front of a store with my foot on the brakes preparing to stop when my 2005 camry accelerated, jumped the curb and crashed into a storefront window. *jb

Reported in: MISSOURI CITY TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

tl* - the contact states that on 12/9/06 she driving when her vehicle had power surge the weather was clear. she was parking when her vehicle suddenly accelerated and jumped the curb. she contacted the dealership and they are saying that they have no responsibility for occurrence. the contact said that she found several other similar complaints on the internet. the contact believes that the problem is a result of a faulty speed control modulator. the vehicle is currently at a repair shop. the contact also has a copy of a police report.

Reported in: MASA AZ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on dec. 23, 2006, around 11:20 am, i was driving at about 5 mph in a parking lot. as i made a slight turn to the left to straighten out, the car suddenly accelerated and hit a parked car. the brakes did not work, even when floored. the car would not stop until it pushed another car up onto the sidewalk and its wheels bumped up against the curb. the car was eventually stopped by turning off the engine using the key in the ignition. (taking my foot off the brake pedal seemed to make it go faster.) the weather was sunny, but the car had been parked outside in the rain the two previous days. i had not used the cruise control anytime recently before the incident. we have not had any problems with this car, although occasionally, the radio turn has turned itself on while we were driving. *nm

Reported in: BLACKSBURG VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K95U

AIR BAGS

slid into suv in front of me. it did about $4000.00 worth of damage but none of the air bags deployed. *nm

Reported in: RICHMOND KY || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was driving slowly through a parking lot to locate a parking space. as i approached a space, i had my foot on the brake. i eased off of the brake to coast into the parking space and was making a right turn into the space. suddenly the vehicle surged forward without my foot being on the accelerator. i applied the brake, but the vehicle continued to move forward. my car went over a concrete median, and into a lane of traffic. my car struck two cars. it hit one of the vehicles, an suv, with such force that it knocked the suv up over a curb into a grassy area. though i had both feet applying the brakes as hard as i could, the vehicle would not stop, and there was not time for me to think to turn off the ignition. my car sustained severe damage to the right and left sides and to the front. it damaged the front of the suv and the rear of the other car. there was a passenger in each of the vehicle, and i was the only occupant of my vehicle. fortunately, there were no serious injuries. i had my car towed to the toyota dealership. i requested a factory representative inspect the car. they could not determine a cause for the sudden acceleration. the representatives were quite helpful until the inspection was complete. i requested a copy of the report of their findings; however, toyota corporation will not allow me to see a copy of the report. they said i could contact their legal department or get a subpoena. the customer relations representative at the dealership suggested i file a claim for arbitration, but the national center for dispute settlement states that because the car was wrecked, i do not qualify for arbitration. meanwhile, i am left with a vehicle that i am afraid to drive. *nm

Reported in: HUNTSVILLE AL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

tl* - the contact stated that the air bag light is off when the passenger who weighs 100 pounds sits in the passenger seat. the air bag light will turn on intermittently. the vehicle is a 2005 toyota camry. the failure mileage was approximately 4900 miles. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and they tested the vehicle and found nothing wrong with the vehicle. the contact has the invoice from the dealer. *ak updated 04/17/07. *jb

Reported in: EMMAUS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K75U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

we bought our 2005 camry le v6 in the fall of 2004. from day one, we noticed the hesitation. when leaving a stop sign, for example, it would lag for a split second, then suddenly jerk into gear. the first week we called the dealer and was told this is normal for the first 1000 miles. when it continued we were told it was the computer. we mentioned it at every warranty check and they said they never saw the problem. we wish we knew that we're not the only ones so we would have pursued it earlier. toyota never mentioned knowing transmission problems in the 2005 camry. now our daughter has to learn how to drive! *jb

Reported in: FRANKLIN MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF32K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

sudden acceleration caused over $8000 damage in 17 feet. i put car in reverse and it started revving up. then the car took off backwards and hit a tree, immediately after hitting tree the car lurched forward and hit another tree twice. *jb

Reported in: LEWISVILLE NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i bought a brand new 2005 4-cylinder camry in 2004 after owing a 1988 with 256,000 miles and being extremely happy with it. however, i was dissatisfied with my new camry only after having it for a week when i started noticing how it would hesitate from taking off from a dead stop and when turning corners. i still can�??t figure what turning corners has to do with speed. i had to change my driving habits because it was getting dangerous. i now have to allow longer a few more seconds to turn in front of traffic, in case it hesitates since it doesn't do this consistently. i took it in to toyota, the dealer i bought it from, 60 miles from where i live, twice and they couldn't seem to find the problem. they seemed to know of the problem, due to others reporting it and them sensing it themselves, but just acknowledged it wasn't an issue to be fixed. they gave us the name of their customer relations representative in california to contact, which we did. when first contacting him, he too made it sound like it was very important and he would immediately take care of this issue and get back with us. the next thing we heard from him was the same thing we had already heard, this isn't a problem, this is normal, there is nothing we can do for you. this may not be problem for them but it is for me and it sure sounds like it is a problem for an awful lot of others out there that are complaining on this website too. you ask what has been done to correct the failure, nothing by toyota!!! *nm

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i am currently the owner of a 2007 le 4 cylinder camry. at approximately 76k miles my trans started acting funny as if it did not want to pull and was leaking trans fluid. upon taking it to the dealership, i was told that there was a very bad leak (which may have resulted in a bad/defective seal) and that before any further work could be done it needed to be taken care of. the next day i was told that the pump was damaged, as well as, the torque converter. he also stated that the parts needed to be replaced or replace the whole trans. either way i'm looking at a 4k bill which i can't afford and the vehicle is no longer under warranty. i called toyota's customer service number and to no avail i was told that they could not help me. *jb

Reported in: TUSCALOOSA AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

since the first month i purchased my 2005 4-cylinder camry the acceleration pedal does not immediately engage and the transmission occasionally slips then makes contact for acceleration. especially troublesome in tight areas such as parking lots where i have had close calls with other vehicles close to hitting me due to this hesitation. my toyota dealer after about 4 - 5 visits have stated that since other camry's in parking lot do the same, it is o.k. this is not acceptable since there have been times on turning left or right that transmission has slipped making it hard to move along. the dealership did replace a solenoid valve after continually badgering them and that didn't help. they say problem could be in computer box to transmission (that cannot be accessed by technicians) is set at factory and cannot be adjusted. all this computerized has made it difficult to make any corrections that a customer complains about. the other issue is the thumping noise on driver and passenger windows make when going down. again they said that other camry's do it, so it is fine. that is not a way to build a car. both of these issues have been going on since the first month i purchased vehicle. *jb

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

my car accerated when the brake went down almost to the floor. i have noted that prior to this there was an accident in the la area. in that accident there where people injured. last week there was an accident involving the same type and year car and there was one death in this one. what happened to me as i was pulling into a parking space i applied the brake and the brake went down and my edge of my shoe caught the accelerator pedal and my car went part way on the curb. had there been a car in front of me i would have hit it. i took my car to toyota and they checked it out and said it was ok. i now try to watch out for any brake problems but this a worrie to me and my wife.

Reported in: SANTA MARIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

1 - seat belt - gets stuck , causing it to be inoperable and floppy. the plastic guide allows the webbing belt to get stuck in it. 2 - i cannot buy replace the belt , an important , common , inexpensive item , from anyone, but the dealer $200 + $100 labor. i can purchase lap belt for $15, but that is not good enough and does not fix the problem. good design for the manufacturer , cheap because rightwas same as left , but poor design for me as it casused belt to be worn and get stuck . car was 2005, but has 65000 so no more warranty . -maybe there should be for all car makers , extended warranty for certain items that wear out over time , safety items like seat belts , that wear out over time , 36 months 3 years , mostly due to poor design . *ak

Reported in: RANCHO DOMINGUEZ CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

whenever i applied the brake pedal at low speeds between 1-30 mph as approaching an intersection, a stop sign or an immediate brake the transmission switches gears, and the rpms increased. the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floor and the car jolted forward, and did not stop until the brakes were applied again. fortunately, i have not had an accident. others have. i have had the defective brake problem since i bought the car new in 2004. i had the dealer's repair technicians drive the car on multiple occasions, they said they were not able to recreate the problem. this was not how anti-lock brakes were supposed to work. toyota needed to research this defect thoroughly and announce a recall before others get hurt or killed.*ak

Reported in: FLORENCE KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: FLORENCE KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

i own a 2005 toyota camry 4 cyl. le. this car came with goodyear integrity tires. 205 65 r 15. the tires failed at 31,728 miles. one sidewall blew out a 3 inch hole and the other tire had tread separation. the sidewall was on the passenger side rear seat. the other tire was on the driver side front, and had tread separation. there was only one person in the vehicle at the time. *jb

Reported in: SUFFOLK VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K25U

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

this is a follow-up to odi no. 10172668 on the steering pump replacement. when the problem continued and the dealer couldn't diagnose it, i complained to toyota corp. the dealer revisited the problem and replaced the steering rack (under warranty). the car drives great again.

Reported in: COSTA MESA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF32K65U

TIRES

the car started wandering and wearing tires about 5000 miles ,i took it to the dealer and they said nothing was wrong with it. i got it lined up, the car started wandering again, the dealer says there is nothing wrong that they can see. but the car is wearing tires out on the inside front. the car is wandering from side to side pretty bad and if you hit a dip in the road it will follow it. if that is toyota's answer to a good ride then i wont buy another one. i also have a gas pedal play problem. *jb

Reported in: HODGDON ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

SUSPENSION

Reported in: HODGDON ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to shake, the steering was uneasy, and the ride was bumpy. the contact pulled over and noticed that the tread detached from the tire. the contact changed the tire on the side of the road. the dealer and bridgestone were notified. the current and failure mileages were 20,048. the consumer stated this is the 2nd time tread detached from the tire. updated 05/23/07

Reported in: VENICE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1NXBR12E52Z

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i bought a brand new 2005 toyota camry le, 4 cylinders in july 2005. the fuel economy in the car was approximately 21 to 23 mpg 70% freeway, 30% local. or 330 miles per 15.5 gallons. i brought it back to toyota dealer for this problem. however, they didn't find any defects. but now, i am still driving the car with only 21 to 23 mpg which was not gas effective. i kept all the receipt of gas for proof. *ak

Reported in: SAN LORENZO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that when he depresses the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerates instead of stopping. the contact has to remove his foot from the brake pedal in order to stop the acceleration. the failure caused the vehicle to crash into another vehicle on may 7, 2007. the police stated that since the crash occurred on private property, there was no need to file a police report. the manufacturer has not been notified. the contact was referred to nhtsa by the repair shop. the engine size was unknown. the consumer provided pictures of the damaged vehicle. updated 06/08/07

Reported in: NORTH WEST DC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

the 2005 toyota camry with just over 40,000 miles on it all of a suddend died while i was driving on the road. i was forced to put the vehicle in park and restart it. this occured every time i accelerated after the initial incident. i took the vehicle to the toyota dealership ,and they reported that the throttle body and actuator were stuck. i had oil changed as the manufacturer recommended, and felt that this was a problem that a two year old car should not be having. i was forced to replace the throttle body and actuator at my own expense as thewarranty expired approximately 5,000 miles prior to this incident.*ak

Reported in: LUBBOCK TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

vehicle surges, revs when accelerating, stalls when decelerating, have had problem since car was new. now 19 months old. returned to dealer multiple times. they acknowledge the problem, toyota acknowledges the problem. "within design parameters" they say. two contacts with toyota h.o. rep. actually called it a "design defect". told me to "pat the acclerator" when i have the problem. also told me "multiple drivers" will help the car perform better. the vehicle is dangerous and untrustworthy. thousands of others have the same problem. no fix as this truly is a design defect, "drive by wire" scheme. will anyone with clout step up? paid $30000 for the vehicle. v6 xle. junk. everyone admits the problem, no one assumes the responsibility.

Reported in: EL DORADO AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K95U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 camry customer states that he felt surges from driving the car**nar**cc the consumer stated whenever she slows down and accelerate, or change lanes the vehicle throws her back and forth at times. *jb

Reported in: MILL VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K45U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

faulty brake system.

Reported in: PANORAMA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

the automobile consistently hesitates when depressing the accelerator. this occurs when leaving stop signs, merging at medium speeds and passing on 2-way or divided highways and accelerating after decelerating. it then over accelerates when it makes up its mind you want to go faster after a second or two. toyota claims the car works as designed. i fear for my life in this automobile, since the other drivers do not realize that this car is a piece of junk.

Reported in: APOLLO BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF32K45U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brakes are soft, grinding down in one day. i've had to replace them twice since i purchased car in 2005. i have to push brake to the floor before car will stop. also car surges. i'll be driving and the car will all of a sudden go forward. toyota said it was due to brakes. has the brake system been recalled.? i noticed a lot of complaints on line due to same problems. *jb

Reported in: BAKERSFIELD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K05U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving in second gear (mph unknown) the transmission would downshift when he accelerated. the dealer reprogrammed the transmission chip however, the failure occurred after driving 6,000 miles. the current mileage was 33,000 and the failure mileage was 6,000.

Reported in: PEORIA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K95U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. the vehicle drove into some bushes and came to a complete stop. the failure has occurred numerous times while driving. the mechanic stated that nothing could be done because they are unsure of what caused the failure. the speed, engine size, valid vin, and powertrain were unknown. the current mileage was 19,000 and failure mileage was 4.

Reported in: CINNCINATTI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF32A15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

unintended acceleration occurred while operating at slow speed resulting in a collision with parked vehicles and deployment of airbag. my wife is the primary driver of the vehicle and has complained on at least two previous occasions that, while parking, the anti-lock braking system activated and the car accelerated with her foot on the brake pedal. this occurred while traveling at approximately 5 to 10 mph in a right turn. on one other occasion she stated that the brakes would not stop the car and the engine speeded up as she was braked for an intersection ? again she stated that the anti-lock brakes activated reducing braking effectiveness and allowing the engine to accelerate the car. i test drove the car each time and found that it operated normally. these events have occurred during the 2 years we have owned the car. the acceleration during the last event was stronger and resulted in a crash. my wife has a good driving record, knows if she is depressing gas pedal instead of the brake pedal, and the floor mat was not a factor. the 2005 toyota camry was new when we purchased it. the car has is located at a local auto body shop for repair. *jb

Reported in: GUNTERSVILLE AL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that she hears a ticking noise under the hood, which she believes is originating from the engine. the vehicle has been to the dealer twice for the noise. the noise is present when the vehicle is started and the engine has warmed up. while idling, the noise is audible as well. the failure has been occurring ever since the vehicle was purchased. the current mileage was 52,300 and failure mileage was 50,835. updated 09/18/07. *jb

Reported in: ROSELAND VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

front passenger side door intermittently does not unlock either electrically or manually. passenger may not be able to exit vehicle in case of an accident. dealer not able to duplicate problem. *jb updated 09/17/07

Reported in: SCOTTSVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K25U

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while making a 180 degree turn to the right at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own. the contact was unable to stop the vehicle when she applied the brakes and crashed into seven vehicles. the vehicle came to a stop when it crashed into a retaining wall. the air bags deployed and the contact injured her arm. the driver of the first vehicle she struck sustained back injuries. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and they stated that an investigator would inspect the vehicle. the vehicle was destroyed. the current and failure mileages were 20,346. the consumer stated the vinyl floor mats may have become caught under the gas pedal which caused the unintended acceleration. updated 11/02/07. *jb

Reported in: SAN DEIGO CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 toyota camry surging forward without warning. customer states he was involved in an accident when the vehicle surged forward without warning. *kb

Reported in: NORRISTOWN PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving 2 mph, the vehicle surged forward without warning while the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle crashed into a wall. a police report was filed. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the current and failure mileages were 24,000.

Reported in: TREVOSE PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

sometimes when i'm driving down the road in my 2005 toyota camry, it surges with gas even when i do not have the cruise on or am not pushing the gas pedal. i have had one wreck because of it and would like to know how to go about finding the problem. thanks. *jb

Reported in: PARAGOULD AR || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2005 toyota camry with accelerator problems. customer states it is difficult to speed the car up to enter the freeway and the vehicle won't slow down when accelerator pressure is decreased. *kb the consumer also stated the headlights tend to go out at times while driving. *jb

Reported in: ROSEBURG OR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBE32K650

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: ROSEBURG OR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBE32K650

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

the retaining nut for the alternator pulley came off the shaft causing the pulley to wobble which led to the loss of the serpentine belt; without the belt i lost power steering, the battery began to run low and the engine started to overheat. fortunately i was 2 miles from home and was able to make it there w/o any damage to the vehicle. the vehicle was still under warranty, ~19,000 miles on the odometer, and was repaired by the dealer. the belt and the alternator assembly were replaced.

Reported in: HIGHLAND MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Reported in: HIGHLAND MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

2005 toyota camry missing two bolts. consumer states that the shifter cable bracket bolts are missing. he also states that the transmission was affected by this problem. when put into gear the gear did not engage. *kb when the gear was shifted into neutral the vehicle would back up, when it was shifted into to drive there was no movement, but when it was shifted into 3rd gear, the vehicle went forward. *jb

Reported in: GRANADA HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving 20 mph, the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. the road conditions were slippery from snow. the brakes felt very loose and made a grating sound. the vehicle continued to move forward for a distance before coming to a stop. the dealer stated that this was a normal occurrence. the current and failure mileages were 27,777.

Reported in: FLORAL PARK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

he has been experiencing problem either with the transmission or the accelerator. when he start to accelerate sometimes, usually in low speed, 20% to 40% of the time, there is a few seconds the car does not respond, and suddenly he feel a jolt and the car jumps violently. he has to look back whenever it happens to see if someone has crash in to his car. if there is a car infront of him while in traffic, this could lead potential car accident of hitting the car infront of him. he also has to make sure he does not park too close to other cars or the wall. i have help him reported the issue to dealer 2 times many months ago and they said they can not fix the problem if they can't feel the problem. i have also told the headquarter i found numerous complaints on the same hesitation/acceleration problem my father experiencing and i noticed toyota have been telling other people same response that dealer can not fix the problem if dealer can not feel the problem, and dealer have been telling people this is normal behavior for those who revisited many times. there are hundreds of complaints about this issue if you go search on google (using keyward toyota camery transmission problem). one of the website is i found from google result for example was http://www.autobytel.com/content/research/forums/index.cfm/action/posts/fid/2852. it has 27 pages of such complaints . i have also notice such complaints does not apply to just 2005 year camery but against 2002 and 2007 camery as well. with so many cars they sold over 5 years and so many complaints on their transmission that can lead accidents and possibly already did, toyota are making individuals feel as if they are the only one imagining things. a few people said certain stores allow them to do a computer chip "fix," and the fix was not helpful. on top of transmission problem. he noticed paint peeling, rust paint under 15x magnifying glasses, a bubble on dash board.

Reported in: SAN LEANDRO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: SAN LEANDRO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

STRUCTURE

Reported in: SAN LEANDRO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that the front passenger and both rear seat belts tighten and grab the occupant intermittently. the dealer was notified and no repairs have been made. the current mileage was 36,030 and failure mileage was 35,630.

Reported in: GREEN BAY WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while idling, the vehicle revs and accelerates on its own. the vehicle was taken to the dealer four times, but they have been unable to duplicate the failure. the current mileage was 33,500 and failure mileage was 28,000.

Reported in: HOLIDAY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

this is in regard to our 2005 toyota camry, which we had purchased new. our camry has around 100k miles on it. on 2/20/08, my wife reported that the drivers side windshield wiper stopped working, while she was driving to work in rainy conditions. later that morning, i looked at the car, and verified that the drivers side wiper moved independently of the other. upon closer inspection, i noticed that the wiper arm alignment was off, and that the wiper arm had a witness mark from hitting against the hood of the car. i then discovered that the retaining nut (which holds the wiper arm to the splined shaft) was only finger tight. (i had never disassembled this in the past). upon disassembly i observed an obvious collection of metal shavings around the base of the splined shaft, and on the shaft itself. i noted that the cast aluminum wiper arm had loosened up (due to the loose retaining nut), started to back itself up off the splined shaft, and ended up being reamed and stripped out, such that the wiper could no longer be driven by the splined shaft. from my observation, the root cause of this problem is that the retaining nut had not been tightened at (factory) assembly. this system failure caused a safety hazard inasmuch as the wiper became inoperative while on the road, during rainy conditions. the wiper arm assembly was replaced. i still have the failed part. i wanted to report this, in case there were any other 2005 camry owners who may have experienced the same thing.

Reported in: WINCHESTER CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while going forward into the garage at 1 mph on december 6, 2006, the vehicle lunged forward and crashed through a wall. the freezer, stove, kitchen cabinets, desk, table, and chairs were damaged. on a second occasion, the vehicle lunged forward, but no crash occurred. on june 15, 2007, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into the wall of a grocery store, causing extensive damage. the dealer had the vehicle after each failure and performed body work on the vehicle; however, the contact did not know what mechanical work was performed. when he asked for the paperwork. he was denied. the powertrain was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 24,000. updated 03-18-08 *bf the consumer stated airbags never deployed in both crashes. updated 03/18/08

Reported in: ALPHARETTA GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K16U

SUSPENSION:FRONT

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the tires had to be replaced every 10,000 miles. the contact took the vehicle to a service station and was informed that the strut bolts needed to be replaced. the struts were replaced with a camber bolt kit. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. the current mileage was 31,000 and failure mileage was 10,000. updated 5/5/08 *cn

Reported in: DECATUR IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

TIRES

Reported in: DECATUR IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

there's always a hesitation in transmission.

Reported in: SYLMAR CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

toyota camry 2005 the car wont slow down it wont go below 27 mph, very dangerous.

Reported in: N FT MYERS FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2005 toyota camry stalled while driving. consumer states that the vehicle needed a new throttle body assembly. consumer states that the warranty was overdue by 120 days. *kb

Reported in: WEST HARTFORD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 toyota camry stalled while driving. consumer states that the vehicle needed a new throttle body assembly. consumer states that the warranty was overdue by 120 days. *kb

Reported in: WEST HARTFORD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

STEERING

while driving at various speeds the steering wheel "clicks" when changing direction. there is also an incessant and random vibration that feels almost like "driving over bumps" on the side of the road. there is also excessive play in the steering wheel. the dealer did not cover this under the tsb, but instead charged ~$500 for the intermediate steering shaft replacement. car is 2005, with 44k miles.

Reported in: HILLSBORO OR || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ltr to secretary requesting an investigation of a fatal accident involving his mother in law, in her 2005 toyota camry. *kb the consumer would like to know all of the readings of the event data recorder and whether vehicle malfunction and/or vehicle crash worthiness contributed to the accident. the consumer died from blunt force trauma caused by the collision. *jb update updated 9/21/2011*cw

Reported in: FLINT MI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

SUSPENSION:REAR

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving approximately 50 mph, the contact lost control of the steering and had to maneuver to the side of the road. the vehicle had to be towed to a dealer and they stated that the rear lower control arm failed. both of the rear lower control arms were replaced. the current mileage was 76,937 and failure mileage was 76,900.

Reported in: NARRAGANSETT RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF32K55U

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

heard a thumping noise in the drive shaft of the steering wheel. it would not go away, took the car to the toyota dealer to look at. my car has always been serviced by a toyota dealer there is a part in the drive shaft that links to the control arm of the wheels, this part has failed and could have caused me to loose control of the steering wheel and disabled my ability to turn my wheels, and cause a deadly accident, toyota motor corp, has failed to notify there customers of this tsb bulletin, and this is a safety hazard. i cannot believe that this is not a recall item. i spoke with the dealer and they have had over 100 and 1000's of 2005 camry's with this problem. yet nothing has been done. does someone need to be killed or toyota sued to have this part replaced. the part in the drive shaft failed, there is a tsb on this, but toyota refused to fix this due to that my car has over 36k miles on it, and under 50k, not one person at the toyota dealership would fix this for me, without charging me, yet this part has been put on a tsb bulletin. the dealership nor toyota did not inform me of this situation. this should be a recalled item. i have my car service at toyota dealerships and i am the original owner, yet the lack of toyota to due something about this, is irresponsible. this was the first time i took my car to priority toyota, because the service being provided by the other toyota dealerships in the area was subaru. i do not blame priority toyota for not fixing the problem, in fact they were the very first dealership to identify the problem. the other toyota dealerships in the area failed to address this issue, even though i took my car to these other dealerships for service. first team toyota was the main dealer that serviced my car when there was less than 36k miles on it. i use to bring it to them and have them check everything, and the only tsb they told me about was the belt pulley, tsb, when i asked if there were any others, they said that was it.

Reported in: SUFFOLK VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K25U

STEERING

Reported in: SUFFOLK VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K25U

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. whenever the contact attempts to make a left or right turn at any speed, the steering wheel makes a clunking sound. he also feels a slight bump on the steering wheel while turning. there were no warning indicators prior to the failures. the vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer, but is still experiencing the same failures. the current mileage was 35,147 and failure mileage was 15,000.

Reported in: ANDERSON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K15U

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

rear stereo speakers crack and fall into speak cone. toyota offer no assistance on this defect.

Reported in: TERRYTOWN LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS

we owned a 2005 toyota camry. my husband was the driver and was involved in a serious accident when he was cut off while entering a state highway in baltimore, maryland. my 5 year old son was in the back seat behind the passenger seat in a booster seat with his seat belt on. during the impact, my son was unrestrained due to a failure of the seat belt. the seat belt never caught in the retracting mechanism allowing my son to be thrown forward into the passenger seat. my son had a massive head trauma and was air-lifted to johns hopkins. he was released the next morning with a serious concussion. the other passengers had very minor injuries.

Reported in: ELKRIDGE MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K35U

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

a friend was driving my car when she fell asleep and hit a tree going 50 mph. the car was totaled and we both suffered physical pain. the air bags did not deploy!!

Reported in: CATONSVILLE MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i was driving my 2005 toyota camry. i opened the front windows for one second for fresh air and while closing, the passenger side window didn't come up. i tried both from driver's side and passenger side switches and it didn't work. i got this car as brand new in mid 2005 and i hardly opened the front windows. i hardly have any passenger in my car. bottom-line, the window has been rarely used since i got it and it cannot just stop working unless there is some manufacturing defect. it went down but didn't come up. rest three windows are working fine. i think there is serious manufacturing problem with 2005 camry.

Reported in: RUSKIN FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

EQUIPMENT

2005 toyota camry rear speaker grills are disintegrated.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

TIRES

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the vehicle has continental touring lx tires, size p205/65r15. while driving 25 mph, the rear passenger side tire was punctured, which caused a slow leak. she took her vehicle to a tire store and was informed that the tire could not be repaired because it was dry rotted. the tire was replaced and the remaining three are going to be replaced because they are dry rotted as well. the dot number and vin were unknown. the failure mileage was 13,000.

Reported in: LANHAM MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while coasting around a corner at 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly began accelerating on its own. the contact applied the brakes, but the vehicle did not respond. the vehicle rear ended the preceding vehicle. there were no injuries. five days prior to the failure, while driving 25 mph, the cruise control engaged by itself. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 30,100. updated 10/14/08 *bf the consumer stated weeks before the accident, there were problems with the electrical system. updated 10/15/08. *jb

Reported in: BEACH HAVEN NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: BEACH HAVEN NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K25U

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

rear speaker cover broke.

Reported in: TAYLORS SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

EQUIPMENT

rear speaker covers become brittle and fail after 2 yrs of use, damage speakers and require replacement at a cost of over $500. not covered under warranty.

Reported in: PEMBROKE PINES FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

EQUIPMENT

back speakers fall apart after two years and cost $500.00 to replace.

Reported in: LONG BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

the car brakes are soft and hard to stop the car on road conditions. wet, snow, ice, or any other substance other than dry the brakes go to the floor and grate. standing on brake to the floor still doesn't stop the car. i told this to the car lot and they told me that they are all like that. i have had several close calls and had to go up onto grass or other area to stop my car. the grating sound when on wet conditions is awful and still doesn't control the stop. new design or different brakes need to be put on these cars. it doesn't seem safe to not be able to stop.

Reported in: WILMINGTON DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30KX5U

EQUIPMENT

rear speaker covers cracked and fell apart when touched.

Reported in: MARTINEZ GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

rear speaker covers cracked and fell apart when touched.

Reported in: MARTINEZ GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i purchased the car in may with 48,000 miles from the lake charles, la toyota dealership. i currently have 58,000 miles and have taken excellent care of the vehicle. my wife and i were driving to wal-mart on the highway during rush hour when our car appeared to jump a few times without pressing on the acceleration. after commenting on the jumps i noticed no response from the pedal and realized that the car had died. luckily i made it into a parking lot where a mechanic was able to communicate with our cars computer. the diagnostic said it was our throttle body, and that we could make it home if we took it easy. during the 5 mile trip the car would surge between 1,500 and 3,000 rpms and would die at stop lights in the drive position. i learned to place the car in neutral and let it race until the light turned and then place in drive. the rest of the way home i kept the car in high rpms >3,500 to keep from feeling the surge. at home i researched this problem and found that i am not the first, and lucky that it did not cause an accident. other sites mentioned to get throttle body cleaner and a soft rag to wipe grime from throttle body. after doing so the car would idle at 200 rpm. after a few minutes i test drove and found that any mild acceleration would bog it down and kill it. then later it would idle at 2,500 rpms in drive and i would have to press very hard on the break to keep from moving forward. this car is very dangerous and could have easily hurt someone.

Reported in: DERIDDER LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. on one occasion, the wheel locked. the contact was able to get the key into the ignition, but the wheel would not unlock and the key would not turn. the failure occurred on another occasion. she jiggled the key and steering wheel until the steering column unlocked. the manufacturer stated that she should continue to jiggle or "play" with the steering and the key until she is able to turn the ignition to start. the wheel locked again, but she was unable to unlock the steering column. the tow truck driver was able to unlock the steering column and charged the contact $75. the dealer stated that the vehicle could be diagnosed for $65 and stated that there did not appear to be any failures. the contact was advised to continue to drive the vehicle as normal. the failure mileage was 34,000 and current mileage was 35,000.

Reported in: BALLWIN MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

hesitation in acceleration after depression of accelerator. car will eventually respond but only after a second or two. upon pulling into a parking space with the intent of moving slowly up to the bumper curb it can suddenly surge (jump) ahead uncontrollably. if the driver is waiting in a left hand turn lane awaiting for time to make a safe turn in front of oncoming traffic it is very dangerous to assume that your car will proceed when applying the accelerator so that you can proceed through the turn in front of the traffic or will the car hesitate momentarily and then surge ahead just in time to be broadsided by the oncoming car. this car is dangerous!! i do not want anyone to be forced to drive this car.. we have had two incidents in parking spaces where the car has surged ahead and we caused damage in on case to the car in the opposing space where we bumped a shopping cart into the opposing car. that one caused damage to the car that we hit which we paid for and damage to our car. the second time my while moving into a parking space with a sign at the end of the space we surged into the sign causing $700 worth of damage to our car. i have had three trips to the toyota dealer where they informed me that the car is performing to specifications. they could only state that they thought it might be driver error. i even went to arbitration with the same result. i simply do not buy this result. i also own a '07 ranger which performs perfectly and my driving habits are exactly the same in both vehicles.

Reported in: FULLERTON CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i have a 2005 toyota camry se v6 3.3l . 31,000 miles. purchased new. since new this vehicle has had an intermittent problem with the transmission shifting. it seems to get confused on what gear to shift into when you let off the accelerator at speeds between 20 and 45. you can feel the transmission jump back and forth between gears. it is not suttle at all. it feels like the trans is on its way out. i know quite a bit about cars, enough to know eventually this trans will fail if it continues to have this problem. this car like many other newer vehicle shifts when the computer tells it to, and it also has what they call "throttle by wire" acceleration control, which means the acceleration is also controlled by computer and not by a cable connected to the pedal like cars always had been. i believe the combination of these two things is exactly what causes this problem. twice i have talked to someone at the dealer. once they told me some vehicles vin #'s are qualified for a computer software upgrade to resolve this issue and others vin#'s are not. today i called and the service guy and he told me there is no such recall at all and he hasn't had anyone complain about this issue. also, my mom has a 2006 v6 camry and has the exact same problem with her car. i have driven it. exact same thing. so far that is 2 for 2. aamco looked at my trans fluid today and said it looked unusually dirty and is beginning to burn which will eventually cause complete failure. aamco can do warranty work. they are more willing to find a real problem with your transmission. the dealer does not want fix you trans under warranty!

Reported in: SANTA ANA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BA32K95U

STEERING

the steering of the car was slightly bumpy, was not evident in the beginning. after few months or so or close to 42k miles the steering began to make some bumpy noises. was not aware of the defective intermediate shaft that was supposed to be replaced under warranty . was never notified by dealer even during my visits to them when it was under warranty. recently took the car to the dealer and they informed that i will have to change the intermediate shaft for $500+.

Reported in: WEST NYACK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

EQUIPMENT

the rear speaker covers on my 2005 toyota camry disintegrated. there are hundreds of other 2003-2005 camry owners reporting the same problem. initially you see cracks on the speaker covers, but when you touch them the plastic literally crumbles into dust and falls into the speaker cone. toyota is aware of the problem and revised their parts policy; before they only sold complete speaker & cover kit for around $600, now they sell covers only for $25. however, the procedure to install them is labor intensive and people report being charged $100-$250 for labor. my local dealer wanted $100. the car is a couple of months out of warranty. this should be a recall.

Reported in: DURHAM NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT

just prior to end of 36 month warranty rear speaker covers disintegrated, at the same time damaging the speakers. both were replaced under warranty.

Reported in: PACE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K45U

TIRES:VALVE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the vehicle has tech international valve stems, model tr413. the contact stated that two tires were flattened due to valve stem failure. he took the vehicle to the repair shop and the valve stems were replaced. the serial and part numbers were unknown. the failure mileage was 71,000 and current mileage was 72,000. updated 10/16/08.*lj updated 10/17/08. *jb

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K05U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

purchased new 2005 camry se. immediately reported problems with severe pulling to the left (across lanes if not holding steering wheel firmly.) also, complained of intermittent hard shifts between 20 and 40 mph. as if someone had hit the car from rear. this causes a broad period of uncontrolled acceleration as the downshift occurs and the revs increase. the tires also wore out after 8,000 due to pull. took to numerous repair facilities and they all said the alignment was fine. i was never contacted about toyota service bulletins. car now has 40,000 miles. dealer says out of warranty and tsbs are only good for one year. applicable tsbs are: st005r-01, tc003-05, and st002r-04. otherwise love car. have had over 12 toyotas and this is first with a problem.

Reported in: OWINGS MILLS MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BA32K75U

STEERING

Reported in: OWINGS MILLS MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BA32K75U

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i own a 2005 toyota camry with a 4cyl. it has 45,000 miles. from reading online and one specifically devoted to this problem www.toyotathrottlebody.com . the throttle body goes bad and the car just dies! this is a big safety issue when mine failed i was pulling out onto a busy street and almost was involved in a crash. from reading online this is a common problem that toyota does nothing about. not to mention it cost 1100.00 dollars to fix! any help in getting a recall on this would be greatly appreciated it really is a big safety issue. when this part fails there is no warning the car just stops dead in its tracks.

Reported in: BLOOMINGDALE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

the steering on my toyota camry le 2005 makes a persistent clunking noise. we have not hand any injuries but are scared to take this car on the road especially long distances. the tires wear out quicker and the alignments do not last.

Reported in: GULFPORT MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT

2005 toyota camry. rear window speaker grills, both of them. they are cracking and falling apart even though no one has touched them an nothing has been placed on them. i understand this has become a common complaint. toyota said i would have to replace the whole section for about $500 for parts. (not including labor) but others say the replacement part falls apart too.

Reported in: RINGGOLD GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K55U

AIR BAGS

while in process of parking 2005 toyota camry 6 cylinder in one-level parking space traveling at less than 5 mph, with foot on brake, vehicle suddenly accelerated and went out of control, crashing into pole, injuring driver slightly. was second such incident about one year apart, with stone wall stopping vehicle during first incident, while ripping off entire front end.

Reported in: KNOXVILLE TN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF32K15U

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: KNOXVILLE TN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF32K15U

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

direct full frontal impact @ 35-40 mph into jeep grand cherokee turning left in front of me. air bags failed to deploy - entire front end demolished (car was totaled). 2 injured and still in physical therapy. advised by police officer that i probably "nose dived during braking and when front of car dipped, impact was above sensors". have heard of many other instances where air bags failed to deploy.

Reported in: MEDINA OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

AIR BAGS

Reported in: MEDINA OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

while slowly pulling into a parking space and with my foot resting on the brake, the engine suddenly revved and the car bolted forward of its own accord. despite efforts to brake hard, the car would not cease to move forward and hit a pole. not until the car was put in reverse and backed out of the pole did the engine stop. there was no confusion during this incident of which pedal was being pushed. as i was already half into the space and had started to decelerate, my foot was on the brake, not the accelerator. also, a quick check after the incident to ensure that it was indeed the brake that i was pushing proved to be accurate. i have been driving nearly twenty years with no at-fault accidents and a clean driving record. i have never once during that time mistook the accelerator for the brake, and, even if that was the case here, i certainly would not have pushed it so hard when i was already halfway into a parking space that it would cause the engine to react the way it did. i am in my mid-thirties and still have all of my faculties, as well as a quick response time. fearing to drive the vehicle, i had it towed to the dealership and they inform me, after what they claim to be exhaustive diagnostic testing, that they can find no problems. i will try to get rid of this vehicle as soon as possible as i do not want to be responsible for someone else's death/injury when this occurs again. my sister and her boyfriend, both of whom have toyotas, have told me that this has occurred on their vehicles as well. she has a 2007 camry and he has a 2009 matrix.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS

i bought a certified 2005 toyota camry xle from autowest honda, roseville. i was told that the car had no accidents and the car is clean per the carfax. i have had the front passenger seat belt replaced and now the driver front seat belt is going out. i received a post card for a free appraisal at 60,000 miles and i took my car into the toyota dealership and they told me the car has been in an accident prior to me purchasing the vehicle. the front end frame is bent and parts have been replaced and the car is maybe worth $8,000 and the car should of been sold as salvage and not certified car. the front bumper is coming off and also the paint chipped off on the side of the accident. the paint is different in the front from the hood. i do not know the date of the incident date, as for it happened prior to me purchasing the car.

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K35U

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K35U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle failed to slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. the brake pedal was pumped several times before the vehicle came to a complete stop. there were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, but they could not duplicate the failure. on separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer without resolutions. recently, the brakes failed and caused a crash. the driver of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries. a police report was filed. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 42,537 and current mileage was 43,300.

Reported in: PERRY FL || Crash: Y || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2005 toyota camry failure is in the nature of delayed transmission response. incidents happen at around 25-40mph, mainly while coasting in heavy traffic, also while in process of slow acceleration while changing lanes. vehicle drops in speed/delays and then lunges, many times making a strong kick/jerk before allowing completion of lane change or acceleration. has caused quite a few close calls while merging into lanes. also, very delayed response while taking off from a stop sign or coasting through at slow speeds at an intersection, car delays shifting. revs to the 3rpm mark while still stuck at 15mph. dealer does not help with warranty b/c they "can't feel the problem" when test driving. have gotten the response "that it is a normal function".

Reported in: N HOLLYWOOD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BA32K05U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2005 camry delays, then lurches forward, when accelerating from under 10 mph. when car is driven above 10 mph then is decelerated to under 10 (i.e. to make left turn) then accelerated, the engine will rev and after a .25 to .5 second delay the transmission catches and throws the car forward.

Reported in: WICHITA FALLS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T3ZF13C61U

STEERING

i have had this car 2 years.. the steering column (shaft to the wheel) vibrates at times while on the highway. occasionally, when going over certain or different sections of the road... it is like a rattle vibration. it is not constant but is this normal?? is it a defect?? should it vibrate at all??? the consumer felt the dealer should have informed him about the acceleration problems with the vehicle before he purchased it. updated 03/12/10

Reported in: GLENDORA NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

on two occassions i thought i was stepping on the brake but the car surged backwards. i was able to stop but not before hitting a car behind me. the second time i hit a fence in a school parking lot while picking up young children. it was dismissal time so there were many 3-4 grade children around.

Reported in: ARMONK NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

STEERING

impending failure of intermediate steering shaft universal joints that currently causes 'clunks' in steering but is progressing and could cause failure of steering shaft and loss of directional control of vehicle or binding or locking of steering assembly. toyota has a voluntary program to replace faulty design, but only extends that during the original 3/36 warranty. this is a safety issue and thus far toyota is of little or no help. anecdotally, this is a very common problem in this series of cars and several other lines of toyotas of similar vintage.

Reported in: SHAWNEE KS || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. during a rear end crash, the seat belt in the contact's vehicle failed. as a result, the consumer's wife struck the steering wheel and suffered head and chest injuries. the contact stated that the seat belt failed to work properly. the vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 22,345. updated 03/17/09. *lj updated 03/17/09. *jb

Reported in: FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

STEERING

i am hearing a knocking sound coming from my steering wheel. i only have 45,000 miles on my car. i took my car into the dealership today they told me that my steering column is loose and that it needs to be replaced asap; with the cost of $500 dollars. after checking online i see that there is so many other people with the same problem/complaint. they also have a toyota camry. i taken my car into the dealership previous with complaints, of course before my warranty went out and told them that i felt like my car was pulling and was steering weird. they told me nothing was wrong with my car and that it was normal. well i'm sure it wasn't normal, and now i don't have a warranty on my car. this needs to be recalled! look at all the complaints online! this is ridiculous. thank you for your time, shelby durfee

Reported in: SIOUX FALLS SD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BA32K35U

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

car is toyota camry 2005 50k miles, still under powertrain warranty. discovered rattling noise coming from the engine. took car to the dealer. dealer diagnosed broken diverter inside the intake manifold. i was advised that broken debris from diverter may fall into the engine and cause major damage. toyota refused to make repair under powertrain warranty. this part was covered up to the 2004 year model. for 2005 model toyota excluded this item from powertrain warranty, knowing that this is a factory defect repeating in thousands of vehicles. i see internet flooded with complaints for the same problem in models starting from 2002 and up. i am surprised why nhtsa does not make an action to force manufacturer to fix well known and repeating for a number of years, major safety defect, as vehicle�s motor may fail and blow any moment in case metal debris from diverter fell into the engine.

Reported in: MACUNGIE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K65U

EQUIPMENT

Reported in: TORRANCE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

Reported in: TORRANCE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owned a 2005 toyota camry. while driving 25 mph, the contact had to exert excessive pressure to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. the brake pedal extended to the floor before the vehicle could be stopped. she pumped the brakes and they returned to normal. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was no brake failure. the contact returned to the dealer three times, but they could not find any failures. two weeks ago, the vehicle would not stop when the brakes were applied. she pumped the brakes twice and they returned to normal. she refused to drive the vehicle anymore and returned it to the dealer. the contact purchased a new vehicle. the failure mileage was 35,000.

Reported in: WESTFIELD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

acceleration hesitation while pulling out into traffic or merging into traffic on the highway.

Reported in: NEENAH WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30KX5U

TIRES

we were driving home from lancaster, ca to ventura, ca. while driving we heard a strange noise and then my husband (who was driving) said the car was difficult to steer. as quickly and safely as we could we got to an offramp. we had a flat on the left front tire. during my call to aaa, my husband decided he would change the tire so i cancelled the request for service. getting back on the freeway we heard the same noise that we had heard earlier so we pulled off the freeway again and saw that we had another flat tire, this was on the rear right. i called aaa and they had to tow us to ventura (approximately 40 miles) since we used the spare tire for the 1st flat. when we got to the sears automotive center, they told us that there had been a recall on the tire valves on our tires which we had purchased from sears on july 18, 2007. one other comment - on may 6, 2009, the front right tire went flat at my work place; aaa put the spare on and then we brought it into sears to have it repaired. they said there was a nail in it - no mention of tire valve problems.

Reported in: VENTURA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Reported in: VENTURA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2005 toyota camry, 39,000 miles. have had all historical service done at toyota dealerships, so everything that needs to be done over the years has been done to maintain vehicle. car stalling constantly. needs new throttle body, $1200 to fix. for a college student, i don't think so. but, have to get it replaced if i want to drive my car. this problem is sited all over the internet in camrys. toyota really needs to step up to the plate.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K45U

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

truck turned left in front of my vehicle and my car t-boned him and the airbag did not deploy. i was traveling about 40 mph. i have whiplash and back injuries due to being sloshed around in the car along with a 3 inch wide bruise across my chest and underarm area.

Reported in: PEMBROKE PINES FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was driving my mother's 2005 toyota camry when it crashed into a tree when the car accelerated rapidly over about 10 ft. on its own - no feet on either pedal. i was going very slowly at the time as i was turning around and had just put the car into drive from reverse. i kept telling myself to remove my foot from the accelerator and did so. since the car was pointed slightly uphill at the time, no braking should have been needed.

Reported in: ANN ARBOR MI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30KX5U

EQUIPMENT

i own a 2005 toyota camry that has been maintained timely and properly, driven properly, washed, waxed, and basically treated like a new born baby. my complaint is as follows: i was cleaning the inside of my car and as i dusted off the speaker covers(as i've done for 2 years now), they began to crack and crumble into small pieces. the small pieces fell down into the speakers. i now have holes in my speaker covers and cannot retrieve the pieces from the speakers. the speakers are rattling and are damaged due to the crumbled speaker cover pieces. i have never placed anything on the speakers or traveled with anything on the rear dash. i understand this may not be viewed as a safety issue, but i feel toyota should deem this a recall and be responsible for replacing the speakers and speaker covers at no charge to the consumer. this cannot be perceived as a consumer error, this is a manufacturing defect and the manufacturer should be solely responsible. owners that bought new or used should not have to bear the burden of replacing the parts, deductibles, or service charges.

Reported in: BROOK PARK OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

STEERING

clunk in steering wheel had to replace intermediate steering shaft at 41,000 miles started the noise at 36,000. there are several toyota service bulletins on this issue and numerous customer complaints. toyota refuses to extend the warranty or notify the consumer of the problem.

Reported in: HURON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

POWER TRAIN

own a 2005 toyota camry xle v6. transmission hesitation, heated seats work occasionally, most power windows don't operate properly, and lots of squeaks and rattles. vehicle only has 25,000 miles, very well maintained. dealer says that all problems are normal. i bought a toyota because they were supposed to be the best. this was the first import car for me, and will be the last. i will be returning to ford. i never had any problems like this on my taurus with 200,000 miles.

Reported in: ST. LOUIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was entering a car wash on hwy51 in amite city, la. i lightly tapped the accelerator. the car lunged forward as if i had stomped the accelerator. i took my foot off the gas. it continued to accelerate as quickly as possible. i used to brakes with no results. i put my full weight on the brakes with no results. i was terrified as i zoomed out of the car wash and into an area where there is heavy pedestrian as well as vehicular traffic. i could tell that i was going as fast as the car would go. i quickly scanned the area and saw that no one was directly in front of me. i crossed the sidewalk, pine street and the parking lot of a convenience store. i hit a telephone poll, an iron poll and a large poll on a sign for gas. both my legs were broken/ both bones were broken just above the ankle on the left leg. the large bone was broken just below the knee on the right leg. i still have problems with both. my daughter was dying with cancer. i was in the hospital, later rehab, then a nursing home while i recuperated. i was not released until late march. was not able to see my daughter who lived in texas. i went to see her as soon as i was released. she died a month later. not being with her and her family during that time was as bad as the injuries. all lawyers stated that it would be too expensive to pursue. toyota examined the car and poo pooed the idea that they were in any way responsible. i was very worried about someone having a worse accident.

Reported in: GREENSBURG LA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

my husband had a wreck in which the airbags in my car didn't deploy. he t-boned a steel pole and then went into a ravine about 20 feet down hill and then t-boned a tree. the car was going above 30 mile an hour and no brakes were applied at any time. he knocked the pole with the concrete still attached and had been buried about 2ft. in the ground down into the ravine and tore the branches from the tree. the front of the car took significant damage and it was reported to me that the frame was bent on the passenger side of the car. he hit his head on the steering wheel and received a broken nose and a large knot on his forehead due to no airbag deployment.

Reported in: COOKEVILLE TN || Crash: Y || VIN #:

TIRES

i found a flat tire on my 2005 toyota camry in july 2009 after the car sat overnight, same event occurred on friday, sept 9, 2009. these two events were the result of bad tire valve stems.

Reported in: IMPERIAL PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while exiting a parking space the vehicle accelerated without intention. as a consequence he rear-ended another vehicle, no one was injured but there was over $3000 damaged to the other vehicle. he filed case # 0909144743 with the manufacturer the failure mileage was 46,000.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K75U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

hi, i have a 2005 toyota camry. i read a recent article regarding the lexus and toyota having unexpected acceleration. this has happened to me 3 times in the last 30 days. the first couple of times i was coming to a stop at a stop sign and at a red light. i was applying my brakes and the car suddenly accelerated for a couple of seconds. i had to put a lot more pressure on the brakes to stop. the third incident happened in a parking lot. i pulled in the lot behind another car and was applying the brakes. i was stopped with the brakes applied and suddenly the car accelerated. luckily i still had my foot on the brakes otherwise i would have hit the car in front of me. i did, however burn rubber as the tires spun while i had to press down hard on the brakes. i took it in to my mechanic. they called a toyota dealership in modesto, ca to see if there was a recall for this problem or if they had heard of a similar type problem. they said there was no recall for this problem and were not aware of other incidents. to me this was a very scary situation. when you apply the brakes you would expect to stop, not have the car accelerate. this could very easily result in a crash.

Reported in: OAKDALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K95U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 toyota camry. i was parking my car on city street. slowing to stop, foot on brake. ready to place shifter in park. my car took off "like a rocket" i could not stop it, my foot never left the brake, but it did no good. car accelerated like my car was "floored", did not stop until it rear-ended another parked car. now i worry about possible "at fault accident" on my insurance record, a citation from laws enforcement and damage to both cars!!!!!!!!!!!!!! as well as sheer terror. thankfully, no injury to humans.

Reported in: OTTUMWA IA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF32KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact was driving out of the garage when the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward into an electrical box and hit her neighbor's house. the contact sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital. the vehicle will be towed to the dealer to be repaired. the manufacturer advised the contact that the 2005 toyota camry was not on the recall list for sudden acceleration. the vin and mileage were unknown.

Reported in: TEMPE AZ || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

have a 2005 toyota camry. the engine has started accelerating three times, the last being 2/14/09. each time the brakes were able to keep the car from speeding up and, after a few seconds, the engine went back to an idle. two times i took the car to the dealer (and talked other times) and they checked it out. they could not find any problem and after conferring with their "headquarters" in california, said that they had never heard of anyone having this problem. after reading the first article in a newspaper about this concern i checked the floor mat. the floor mat is not even close to the accelerator pedal.

Reported in: FINDLAY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the driver owns a 2005 toyota camry. her son- in- law, while driving, was killed in a vehicle crash. the police report states that the driver was speeding and that the vehicle was speeding and the driver could not control the vehicle. she filed a complaint with toyota manufacturer regarding unintended vehicle acceleration. the failure mileage was 45,000. updated 03/08/10 *bf updated 06/18/10.*jb updated 9/29/11*cw

Reported in: COPIAGUE NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BA32K85U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while entering a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. consequently she crashed into two parked vehicles and then struck a pedestrian. the front passenger in the vehicle received injuries from being restrained by the seat belt. the pedestrian was transported by ambulance to the hospital. the manufacturer sent an investigator to the dealer to inspect her vehicle. he could not identify the cause of the failure. the vehicle will be repaired for all other damages. the current and the failure mileages were 22,000.

Reported in: MOUNT PROSPECT IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K55U

SEAT BELTS

driver's seat belt defective. when hooked up, there is no apparent "g" force stop when you jerk on the belt (i.e., simulate an emergency stop). belt just gives way with no "g grab" at all. should you pull the seat belt out too far, it stays out, will not retract, and thereby becoming totally useless, and unsafe as well as making it illegal to drive (with no functioning seat belt for the driver). toyota dealer (repair) service department claims it is driver's fault for "twisting the safety belt as it retracts." wrong! when safety belt is fully extended, and can not be pulled out any further, there is a visible "twist" in webbed belt as it feeds out of the unit that retracts the belt. it appear that the first 10 to 15 inches of the seat belt will come out and retract back in with no problem. it is when the belt is pulled out just a little more than 15 inches (say, for a large person getting into the driver's seat) is when it jams up. very dangerous, as it make the driver's seat belt practically unusable. so far, to the extent that it has to be take back to the dealer, this happened twice.

Reported in: EL CERRITO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF32K15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while entering a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. consequently she crashed into two parked vehicles and then struck a pedestrian. the front passenger in the vehicle received injuries from being restrained by the seat belt. the pedestrian was transported by ambulance to the hospital. the manufacturer sent an investigator to the dealer to inspect her vehicle; yet, he could not identify the cause of the failure. the vehicle will be repaired. the current and the failure mileages were 22,000.

Reported in: MOUNT PROSPECT IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i just left a car wash and went to pull into the area where you can vacuum your car. the car suddenly accelerated on its own and struck a wall. nothing has been done yet since the incident just occurred today.

Reported in: PORT ORANGE FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving approximately 70 mph during normal road conditions a vehicle rear ended the contact which pushed the vehicle into a guard rail causing it to roll over several times. the driver and passenger front air bags did not deployed. the contact sustained injuries to the head and the passenger received injuries to the neck. report number 0912100264 was filed with the manufacturer; however, they stated that they will not investigate why the air bags din�t deployed. the insurance company confirmed that the vehicle was destroyed. the vin and the police report information was not available. the current and the failure mileages were 70,000.

Reported in: DAVIE FL || Crash: Y || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

on 9/20/2009 at 5 pm i was traveling at a speed of 60 miles per hour north on us texas highway 121 and my 2005 toyota camry lost all power and the engine shut down. i was engaged in normal highway driving when this occurred. the car is well cared for and has 46,902 miles. approximately 3 seconds prior to power failure, the check engine light came on. otherwise, i had absolutely no indication that anything was wrong with the vehicle as it was operating normally. the power loss occurred just north of the alma road intersection and resulted in an extremely dangerous situation as the road was under construction, the road did not have a breakdown lane or shoulder, and the road had a high speed limit of 60 miles per hour. the complete loss in power meant i had no ability to power my car to a safe location; rather, i had to coast between traffic to an area of the road under construction. if traffic had been heavier, this could have easily resulted in a catastrophic, life threatening accident. the car was taken to a local toyota dealership where the dealer informed me i needed a new throttle body as my throttle body appeared to be "rusted out". the car is kept inside a garage in the warm climate of dallas, texas so i'm not sure how the throttle body "rusted out". furthermore, the car has had all suggested and required dealership maintenance items performed to it since i purchased it new. the total cost to repair the throttle body was $1,193.84 which i had to pay as it was not covered under warranty.

Reported in: ALLEN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: ALLEN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while exiting a parking lot, the vehicle began to accelerate without intention. after repeated brake application the vehicle would not stop. consequently he crashed through a fence and then into a building. the air bags did deploy. however he and his wife were injured (his wife had a fractured vertebrae and other issues) as a result of the failure. a police report was taken. the vehicle was completely destroyed. the manufacturer was notified, and representative was sent to inspect the brakes. the current and failure mileages were approximately 25,000.

Reported in: MONROE TOWNSHIP NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K95U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: MONROE TOWNSHIP NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K95U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while making a left turn the vehicle began to accelerate. as a consequence she crashed into a parked vehicle. the vehicle was completely destroyed. after the crash she suffered many bruises and a broken collar bone. she was taken to the hospital for the injuries. the manufacturer went to inspect the totaled vehicle to exam the electronic throttle body computer but the damage to the vehicle impacted the computer itself. the failure mileage was 25,000.

Reported in: BEDFORD TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2005 toyota camry, brakes didn't work while going over a pothole. this has happened to me at least 3 times. used brakes to reduce speed due to pothole and brakes failed.

Reported in: PLEASANTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i have a 2005 toyota camry. the driver's side door is the only door that has an outside lock that works with a key. the lock began not working either with the key or with the remote. the dealer replaced the lock assembly and actuator for approximately $500.00. now the rear passenger side door has failed. again they are telling me i need a new actuator. there are many complaints online from other 2005 toyota camry owners that describe this same failure. it seems to be a common problem for not only 2005 but other years. here are a few out there also for 2005 camrys: http://www.carcomplaints.com/toyota/camry/2005/electrical/rear_door_lock_gets_stuck.shtml http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2005/toyota/camry/door+latch http://www.2carpros.com/forum/2005-toyota-camry--driver-side-door-automatic-door-unlock-do-vt198187.html.

Reported in: EASTHAMPTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

WHEELS

on 2005 camry, bushing failed at 65,000 miles. it is serious enough fault that the mechanic at dealers shop told me that the vehicle won't pass safety inspection.

Reported in: NASHUA NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the clockspring in the steering column has gone bad causing my driver side airbag to not be operable and my horn not operable, neither is my cruise, but the first two are my main concern.

Reported in: TALLADEGA AL || Crash: N || VIN #: JT2BG28K1X0

AIR BAGS

the clockspring in the steering column has gone bad causing my driver side airbag to not be operable and my horn not operable, neither is my cruise, but the first two are my main concern.

Reported in: TALLADEGA AL || Crash: N || VIN #: JT2BG28K1X0

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

we are writing to express our discomfort and disappointment with our 2005 camry. this is the third camry that we have owned, and until now, we have been exceptionally pleased with all of them from the style, the performance, as well as the maintenance. on december 23, 2009, while attempting to park, the car lurched forward, accelerated, hit a parked vehicle, and upon my (lillie) trying to apply the brakes, the pedal went all the way to the floor, and thus the brakes did not catch. i managed to maneuver the car to an empty lot and bring it to a stop. there were two other people in the car with me including a child. i was distraught. of course, damage was done to both vehicles. when my husband arrived, he tried the brakes, and they did not catch. after reporting this incident to the insurance company, we called the local toyota dealer to tow it in to be checked. the brakes were tested, and according to the mechanical department, there was no problem found at this time. unfortunately, this was not the first accident with the brakes failing. shortly after purchasing the car in august of 2005, and again attempting to park, the vehicle lurched forward and went through the wall of a local restaurant. fortunately, the restaurant was closed, and no one was injured, however, extensive damage was done to both the car and the restaurant. i was sure the brakes failed, but thinking this was probably unusual, i convinced myself that perhaps since the car was new, i was not quite accustomed to the performance of the brakes. it was not until this happened again, that i knew the brakes had certainly failed. these were two frightening, expensive experiences. the first one was reported to the police. both were reported to our insurance. james & lillie wilson

Reported in: LAKE CHARLES LA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTDBF30K650

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

backing out of parking spot at a local high school after dropping off my grand daughter for soccer practice. when i put my 05 toyota camry in "reverse", it bolted at what seemed like maximum speed "backwards" grazing one car and smashing into another parked car about 25 feet away. total loss on my car and much damage to others. lucky there were no kids walking in the lot at the time of accident. i read an article last night that described the same "sticking accelerator" problem other toyota owners have experienced. i didn't know about the defect at the time of the accident, and got "chastised" by law enforcement for driving recklessly.

Reported in: MAURICE LA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated after turning the ignition on. his foot was not on the accelerator pedal. he turned the vehicle off and re-started it approximately ten times; however, the engine continued to accelerate. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who stated that the cause of the failure was the throttle body which was replaced. he contacted the manufacturer stated that the failure should not have occurred and since the warranty was not valid; therefore, they did not assist in the repair costs. the current mileage was approximately 40,000. the failure mileage was approximately 35,996. updated 03/10/10 *bf the consumer stated upon starting the vehicle, the engine began racing at 4000 rpm's. he was unable to put the gear in drive. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and upon inspection, they stated a new throttle body was needed. updated 06/18/10.*jb

Reported in: RICHMOND HILL NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while parking , the vehicle accelerated with her foot on the brake pedal and hit a brick wall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. the front of the vehicle was damaged and it was repaired. the failure has occurred three times. the failure mileage was 36795 and the current mileage was 49007. updated 02/23/10. *lj the consumer stated she experienced three sudden acceleration accidents in which all three resulted in crashes and property damage. updated 08/11/10

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i bought used 2005 toyota camry for my 16 year old daughter. while we were training her, the car accelerated quickly for about 2 seconds as if someone floored it. i yelled at my daughter because i thought she was goofing around but she protested she did not move the accelerator. i subsequently found out this happened to my wife while she was training her. this happened twice over a 6 month period. other than that the car runs normally. i did not think much of it until i started hearing about the crashes due to uncontrolled acceleration. i have three other 2001 camry's and never had a problem like this. there was nothing obstructing the gas pedal. i have decided to take it to the dealer this week. i guarantee you there is something intermittent electronic causing this.

Reported in: LOVELAND OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact was driving approximately 5 mph into a parking space. there was pressure applied to the brake pedal. the vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into a building. there were no personal injuries. the vehicle was towed a collision center and repaired for the body damages at the cost of $4,000. in addition, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection; however, the cause of failure has not been determined at this time. the failure mileage was 34,000. updated 02/23/10. *lj updated 08/11/10

Reported in: HOLYOKE MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owned a 2005 toyota camry. immediately after the vehicle was turned on, it began to idle and after he put the vehicle in drive the vehicle accelerated to speeds of over 55 mph. the contact attempted to gain control of the steering wheel and depressed the brake pedal as hard as he could to no avail. the contact was unable to stop the vehicle until he crashed into a tree. a police report was filed. the contact sustained minor injuries to his knees and arms. the vehicle was destroyed. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were under 68,000.

Reported in: MELBOURNE FL || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions and applying pressure to the accelerator pedal, followed by an increase in acceleration the rpm's increased excessively. there were several attempts made before the vehicle slowed down. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic for inspection. the failure mileage was 20,000.

Reported in: BROWNSVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the vehicle was in parking lot. the contact started the ignition and placed the gear shifter into the "reverse" position and suddenly, there was an aggressive and forceful acceleration while in the reverse position. the vehicle failed to slow down. the vehicle struck two pedestrians. the vehicle continued to travel and crashed into a cement planter and building store front. the driver sustained no personal injury. the police and ambulance were called to the scene. the vehicle was towed to a collision center. the cause of failure has not been determined at this time. the failure mileage was 57,000.

Reported in: ATALNTA GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

POWER TRAIN

i had my new 2005 camry into the dealership (longo toyota, el monte, ca) three times in the first month after i purchased it. i explained that there was a major surge in acceleration while breaking. i also had problems with my car ?jumping? forward while at a complete stop, and another issue with a lag in acceleration. all three of these issues have happened more times than i can count. there have been many times that i haven't been able to accelerate at first, only to find myself trying to brake (and not succeeding) as soon as the accelerator kicks in seconds later, sending the car surging forward. i've taken the car in to the dealership, and each time i was told that there was no problem - that whatever my issue might be, it could not?t be replicated, and that any ?timing? concern was only the electronic throttle ? and that this was completely normal. the issues with the camry?s acceleration & electronic throttle are incredibly dangerous, and were almost the cause of a major accident (my 3 year old son was in the car at the time), and countless other minor near-accidents. i am a safe, 33 year old female driver with 17 years of driving-experience, and only one accident on my record (a man rear-ended me on the freeway in 2003). toyota is such a popular brand, and if there are other camry owners, then none of us are safe. how many people have to be injured or die before toyota owns up to their mistake? i continue to see recalls for other toyota cars, and hope beyond hope that one day my 2005 camry se will also be recalled.*cw

Reported in: NAPERVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBA32K650

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: NAPERVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBA32K650

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: NAPERVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBA32K650

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i purchased a 2005 toyota camry xle- 6 cylinder, new in fall of 2004. at present i have under 22,000 miles on it. during my limited driving of this vehicle i have experienced at least 5 episodes of unintended acceleration. i recently discovered that another family member had a similar experience while driving my car. the last experience happened on 12/16/09. i had a passenger in the car with me at the time. each episode is more violent than previous ones. i have had the car looked at thoroughly by the local toyota dealer. the first time they looked at it was july 6/09. since they cannot "make it happen" they said, they don't know how to fix it. since toyota announced problems i have called them on 2 occasions and have 2 case numbers assigned. the car was last examined by the dealer on 12/22/09. i was told to wait until the recall was official and see if 2005 camrys were added to the list. they have not been. the car is setting in my garage and hasn't been driven since 12/22/09. i hate to think what might have happened had i driven this car as much as i did my previous camry, a 1994 with well over 200,000 miles at present.

Reported in: OSHKOSH WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K254

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: OSHKOSH WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K254

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. whenever the contact drove the vehicle at various speeds including approximately 35 mph he noticed that the abs light and engine light appeared on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that rodents were biting the engines wiring. the current and failure mileages were 36000.

Reported in: KATY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

a friend was driving my grandfathers 2005 toyota camry. she shifted into reverse the accelerator stuck. the car went backwards and smashed into a parked rv. they were both injured. this concerns me because the accident has all the signs of the gas pedal recall problems that currently affect toyota models, yet the 2005 camry is not included in the recall.

Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while i was pulling into a parking space in a parking deck, my 2005 camry crashed into the wall at the end of the space because of sudden or unintended acceleration. extensive damage was done to the bumper and hood, but there were no injuries to me or my passenger. this happened in arlington, va on 1/23/10.

Reported in: ARLINGTON VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K15U

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

gas pedal sticks and causes vehicle to "lurch" when proceeding from a stop. this is dangerous because it could cause the vehicle to hit the one in front if moving forward from a stop light. took vehicle to dealer when under warranty- short test drive said "nothing wrong", now obvious something is wrong. the purpose is not to "pile on" toyota, but to bring attention to a safety issue. thanks

Reported in: HOPKINSVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BA32KX5U

STEERING

intermediate shaft (steering) on 2005 toyota camry. car has only 36k and "clunking noise. only real fix is to replace shaft. started to read online and found that this is a very frequent occurrence in this model/year. in short, the part appears to be defective and the possibility for steering failure is present. no injuries to report; however, the potential for steering failure is present. asking that nhtsa look into this matter to prevent potential disaster.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K75U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving 25 mph with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated on its own between 70 and 80 mph. he then applied a lot of pressure to the brake pedal which only functioned when the contact shifted into neutral gear. the dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle since they could not duplicate the failure which occurred approximately 10 times. previously the cruise control was repaired when the failure occurred. the failure mileage was 5311 and the current mileage was 21825. updated 3/16/10 *cn the consumer stated on one occasion, he struck a curb and caused damage to the vehicle. updated 07/27/10*jb

Reported in: ALBURN NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K754

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i had pulled my 2005 camry xle into my garage stall and was at a complete stop. i let off the brake to inch forward another inch or two when all of a sudden my vehicle had a high power surge. the vehicle sounded like the rpms went to the max immediately, my car took off at full power and accelerated at a high speed into my garage wall. i slammed on the brake as hard as i possibly could, prior to hitting the garage wall. the garage wall was forced off the foundation by the impact and at that point my car stopped. this has only happened once, i had no idea how to explain to the insurance company what had happened since i was in complete shock and really had no good explanation for the insurance company how my car accelerated on it's own. my vehicle had auto body damage as well as property damage to my home. i did not contact toyota at this time, searched the internet to find other 2005 camry owners that have experienced the same situation, so i asked the insurance company if they have heard of this happening to others and they indicated yes. i had a witness in the garage who was thankfully not standing in front of my vehicle when it accelerated. the witness also heard the massive power surge of the vehicle.

Reported in: HASTINGS MN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30K55U

SEAT BELTS

1 the safety belt fails to recoil back after use, so when the wife gets into the car the belt is not usable for her or myself for another trip. 2 the failure occurs at least 10x a month. the consequences would be a faulty seat belt that wouldn't secure the user in case of an accident. 3 we always took the car to the dealership and they took it apart and recoiled the seat belt. however in a couple of days its broken again. one of the technicians at the dealership said this is a common problem. every time we took it in for repair we were never given a repair ticket. we were never charged for the repairs. however the last time we were told it would cost us $365.00 for a new one. because this is a continuing problem we feel this should be covered by toyota.

Reported in: MENTOR OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i bought my new 2005 toyota camry xle v6 from geis toyota, yorktown height, ny. i have noticed that the rpm meter on the dashboard display keeps going up while running the car, although the accelerator pedal is not depressed. i have complained this to the dealership. they told me that the vehicle need break in period, and the problem will go away. but the problem persisted. i do vehicle maintenance regularly as per factory recommendation. last year i took the car to fordham toyota service, manhattan, ny for same problem. the dealership told me that the vehicle need a complete tune-up which they did for a charge. but the problem remained and i got used to press brake pedal to slow down the car to take care of this problem.

Reported in: BRIARCLIFF MANOR NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K35U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on august 30, 2009, i was backing out of my daughter's driveway, when the car suddenly accelerated. i was unable to stop the vehicle with the brakes. the car swerved onto my daughter's front lawn and propelled itself onto her neighbor's lawn, where it wedged between 2 tress. the tires continued to spin when i was wedged and someone leaned into the car and turned the ignition off. i have witnesses to the accident. the car was repaired at suburban toyota-scion in troy, mi. this car is a 2005 toyota camry.

Reported in: MADISON HEIGHTS MI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30K15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact has a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that they have experienced the acceleration problem since the vehicle was purchased. the caller stated that the acceleration problem was not bad until the surge they had on november 19, 2009. the vehicle surge forward and the contact crashed into another car. the failure and current mileage was unknown.

Reported in: TOWACO NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30K75U

STEERING

when backing up, driving at slow speeds, and turning the steering wheel, a clicking or dull clunk can be felt through the steering wheel. this occurrence is regular. numerous online complaints have been submitted to the toyota vehicle forums and toyota has issued a tsb #st001-06 dated february 16, 2006 for the replacement of the steering intermediate shaft as the corrective action. however, because of the numerous online forum complaints of this particular issue, there is a trend developing for vehicles that have more than 40,000 miles. failure of the shaft is a safety issue.

Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K45U

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

while my 2005 toyota camry was in drive, with my foot on the brake, sitting still, waiting for my wife to get in the car, the car revved to max rpms with no change of my foot position. my foot pressing firmly on the brake was not enough to keep the car from accelerating forward. i pumped the brake once at this point and the brake pedal went all the way to the stop. i then jammed the vehicle in park, just before collision. the gas pedal did not move during this incident. i reported it to toyota and was told that they were sorry that my floor mat had caused a problem??? re: incident: 090929-000573.

Reported in: SIERRA VISTA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Reported in: SIERRA VISTA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i had the same exact problem that i'm reading about in the toyota prius (brief brake failure at slow speeds on wet or uneven surfaces) in a 2005 camry. i brought it to the dealer, who would not acknowledge the problem, telling me that the brakes "conformed to standards." so i don't believe any talk from toyota that the problem is some kind of design flaw limited to the prius.

Reported in: REGO PARK NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

in july 2008 i was pulling my 2005 toyota camry into a parking spot and hit a steel fence (which prevented me from hitting a brick wall). i reported to geico that my brakes failed. a witness said that my foot probably slipped off the brake, because my tires were spinning and there was the smell of burnt rubber. i looked down through the steering wheel and my foot was on the brake. the brakes were fine. i believe my car (which i rarely drive anymore out of fear) should be included in the recall and should be repaired. i reported this to toyota customer service, but all they could do was "file the report". there must be other 2005 camrys affected. this is my 3rd and last toyota.

Reported in: HOWARD BEACH NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF32K25U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated his anti locking braking system on dry surfaces is not holding and braking well. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the brake pads and rotor, however this problem is still happening. the vehicle was taken to an independent dealer and they cannot find any mechanical problems. the toyota manufacturer have not been called. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Reported in: PLESANTVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i own a 2005 toyota camry se, i was driving on the highway at 70 mph, from chicago to joplin mo, as i came to the ramp to exit the highway, i put my foot on the brake pedal and started to brake, the car accelerated and wouldn't brake. i had to hit the brake pedal several times before the car finally stopped accelerating. it was a very short winding ramp and i needed to slow down quickly- my family assumed it was me. it happened last summer and it was raining at the time. i was able to avoid an accident but i know it wasn't me, and my car is not on the recall list for a repair- that scares me. that was the only incident with my vehicle.

Reported in: FAIRLAND OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle was began coasting although the engine was running the vehicle responded normally when the accelerator pedal was engaged. when he attempted to stop the vehicle, he noticed the hesitation and suddenly the vehicle would accelerate rapidly. the failure occurred three times at a traffic light. a local mechanic stated that the throttle position sensor was out of range and needed to be replaced. the sensor was replace at the owners expense. since the vehicle was repaired there was minimal hesitation when the vehicle is driven at low speeds. he has not called the manufacturer. the current mileage was approximately 33,000. the failure mileage was 29,363.

Reported in: BANNING CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF32K35U

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

accelerator stuck and car advanced. significant damaged avoided by swerving auto to miss house & go through landscaping. car taken into repair shop next day & nothing found. contacted toyota & no help at that time. therefore, no corrective action. rugs were not an issue. this year & model is not part of the recall but i believe it should be.

Reported in: NO EASTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: NO EASTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i own a 2005 toyota camry xle v6, purchased from koons tysons toyota, va in august 2004. while driving home the car gave me a feeling of an imminent stall as i would press the gas pedal from a dead stop, after coasting and upon trying to accelerate to change lanes. i had an occasion to go back to the dealer to pick up some accessories that i was missing initially. i brought my driving experience to the attention of the salesperson who in turn asked a service technician. the explanation i was given was that �this year model car does not have a linkage cable but a sensor at the gas pedal; upon depressing the pedal, it sends a signal to the computer and the computer does all the rest, hence the hesitation is normal�. the driving experience has been the same for my wife and son. they are scared to drive this car! in january 2005 the car was at laurel toyota in laurel, md for oil service and i mentioned my concern to the service advisor who in turn got me a similar explanation as stated above from his technician. i subsequently called toyota national customer relations who told me that someone will call me from koons tysons toyota and they gave me case #. i had a call from mr. a representative from the dealership and he asked me to bring the car in today at 10 a.m. to be seen by his technician. the car was test driven by mr. melvin beavers who agreed with me that there is hesitation as you press the gas pedal and he offered that other owners of the same year model car have complained of this problem as well. his explanation however was the same regarding the redesign that eliminated the accelerator linkage cable and that the behavior is typical and normal for this year�s model? this is dangerous and unacceptable behavior of the car in case of a lane change or any other sudden acceleration siituation! i would like toyota motor sales, usa to address and remedy this extremely dangerous design flaw.

Reported in: SILVER SPRING MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K45U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving 25 mph in wet and icy conditions and applying the brakes, the abs would activate it failed to slow the vehicle down. the contact is concerned about the abs risk for his year, make and model vehicle. the dealer�s diagnosis found that the vehicle was operating normally. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Reported in: BOWDOIN ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

2005 toyota camry gas pedal sticks while on at a constant rate of high speed (freeway). while depressing the pedal it would rachet and stick before returning to a normal position. my wife and i have had our 05 camry and this would occur at least twice a year. we believe that our 2005 camry should be included in the recall by toyota, which it is not, at this time. *jb

Reported in: BRENTWOOD TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

it is surprising that there is only now publicity about toyota brakes. i have a 2005 toyota camry. if i hit a bump or goes over washboard pavement while braking, the brakes go out for a second or so. bought the car new and said something about the problem early on but was told that nothing was found to be wrong. i just learned to live with it over the years. i like the car and have not regrets on the purchase.

Reported in: MORRISON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i own a 2005 toyota camry and every time i brake on ice or snow my brakes make a loud grinding and vibrating noise. i reported the concern to the dealership several times and they continue to say it's normal abs working like they should. i have never had a car that has ever made this type of grinding sound when braking in the snow. we also own a corolla and it doesn't make this sound.

Reported in: BADEN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

constant "jumping" at stoplights. i always have to check to see if someone has bumped into me from behind. this has been an ongoing problem since i purchased the car in 2005.

Reported in: NAPERVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBA32K650

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

constant "jumping" at stoplights. i always have to check to see if someone has bumped into me from behind. this has been an ongoing problem since i purchased the car in 2005.

Reported in: NAPERVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBA32K650

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

constant "jumping" at stoplights. i always have to check to see if someone has bumped into me from behind. this has been an ongoing problem since i purchased the car in 2005.

Reported in: NAPERVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBA32K650

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

it had started to snow with about an inch or less on ground. since my street is on an incline and being aware of possible slippery conditions i was driving less than 10mph as i approached my driveway. i was just creeping along. as soon as i applied the brakes to get ready to pull into my driveway(very cautiously) they just didn't work and i slid slowly down the rest of the street (appr. 200 ft) into the cross road, which thankfully had no cars approaching, and i rolled right into a tree. because i was going so slow there was no damage to my car except for dented license plate nor was i injured, just shaken up. i was alarmed by the total lack of brake control that i experienced. when i called the dealership the service rep said that was the way the anti-lock brakes work and that i should have snow tires for winter driving. i have lived on this street for several years. when i had my honda accord before the camry i never felt frightened that it would not stop in the snow. i'm a very careful driver. i've always felt confident driving in snowy conditions and have never owned a 4-wheel drive car. this didn't feel normal to me even though it could have been that i was on my street at just the perfect moment during a snowstorm when the streets had accumulated just enough snow to be hazardess. now, as i am reading all these problems with toyota i'm reminded again of my discomfort in regard to my brakes and am wondering again if this is something that needs remedying. in addition to this particular incident i have also expeienced great discomfort due to lack of break control when i brake over bumps or, again, on an incline in normal weather conditions. it sounds very much like what i've been reading about the latest prius problems. i have told myself often that i would definitely not buy another toyota. my feeling that i can't trust the braking system on my camry is being confirmed by what i've been reading in the news. *cn

Reported in: YONKERS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K75U

STEERING

when backing up, driving at slow speeds, and turning the steering wheel, a clicking or dull can be felt through the steering wheel. this occurrence is regular. at first this was experienced 36k miles, at that time repair was done under the waranty. unclear if the part was replaced or repaired. now same occured at 72k miles, when brought to the dealer's attention, the mechanic stated that it was normal and no pepairs needed to be done *cn

Reported in: CHESTERFIELD MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 toyota camry with 3.0l v6 engine. i recently braked my toyota camry on the street next to my house, parallel to the curbing. then, i put the vehicle in reverse, made a 180 degree turn and backed between the two large bushes on either side of my driveway. i must back very slowly into the opening. after i had the vehicle between the 2 bushes at the top of the driveway, i braked the vehicle, still in reverse, so that i could straighten out and proceed slowly to park next to my husband's truck at the end of the driveway. suddenly, the vehicle jolted and i found myself practically flying backwards. the vehicle went back about 25 feet, then took out our fence, and half of our 6 foot trellis. however, it did not stop there. it practically flew into our next door neighbor's yard, did a 180 behind the neighbor's house, finally stopping at the bottom of a hill in some snow two doors down from my house. during this time, i had no control over the vehicle. because of the recent toyota recalls, i thought i had programmed myself as to what to do, if my vehicle went out of control. however, going in reverse at a high speed is something different. it completely disoriented me, so that i did not drop the vehicle into nuetral or turn off the key. i have been backing into my driveway the same way for 45 years, and never experienced any problem because i do so at such a slow pace. my vehicle must have gone about 150 feet before stopping, and i felt like it was possessed. fortunately, no one was injured, but there is $5,000 worth of damage to my vehicle. after reading about similar experiences on your site, i truly feel the 2005 camry should be included in the recall. i do not feel that i could trust it again. *cn

Reported in: SOUTH PORTLAND ME || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30K05U

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i had trouble with my 2005 toyota camry while stopped at a light when all of a sudden it the engine started racing and it wanted to lunge forward. i keep my foot on the brake very hard, put it in park and kept it in place. i hit the accelator several times and was afraid to put it back in to drive when the light changed. luckily iit was ok then. i am not sure if it was 2007 or 2008 and not sure of month and date but this form insists you put one in so i put in any date. i really don't remember the time frame. i happened shortly after having the car in for service and the rpms seem high when not accelerating. *cn

Reported in: MT. PROSPECT IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

because the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal on my 2005 camry le are close to each other and engage at the same level, it is all too easy for a foot to overlap the brake pedal and depress the accelerator and brake at the same time. unless i am unusually vigilant about my foot position, this can happen, and the car accelerates instead of braking. this has happened often, both in city and highway driving. my mechanic has tried his best to raise the level of the brake pedal engagement, but without success; there is no brake adjustment on this model. my toyota dealer says, too, that there is no adjustment possible and refuses to modify the brake pedal to raise it above the accelerator level. this is a design problem, but it occurs to me that at least some of the incidents of inadvertent acceleration may be due to this fault. if the car accelerates while you are braking, one instinctively presses harder on the brake pedal, which also further depresses the accelerator pedal. this has not resulted in an accident in my case. it seems like the simple addition of a thicker pad on the brake pedal might correct the defect. *tw

Reported in: GARRETT PARK MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 camry at low throttle positions 35-40 mph rpms jump 200 and then returns. this happens consistantly. i have written toyota three letters and they have blown me off each time. i still have copies of the letters. now that toyota is fessing up, perhaps they will fix this condition as it unnerving if not dangerous. i am putting in a date as your form will not let me continue although this happens all the time.

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

while driving my camryle 2005 into the aptos post office parking area, i approached a parking spot and the car jumped the curb, hit a small light post and stopped in the soft wet dirt planting area. the post office personnel took a report and picture and i was pulled out by aaa. i had some of my car damage repaired a few months later, not knowing what the reason of the malfunction was.

Reported in: APTOS CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my parents were both killed in a 2005 toyota camry. the investigating officer informed me that my mother had not slowed down and was traveling at a high rate of speed when leaving the road. there was not any indication that she tried slowing down. at the time i asked for an investigation of the vehicle but was told the damage was so severe there was no way of determining if there was a problem with the car. i do have photos of the car taken 2 days after the accident updated 02/13/10 *bf updated 02/16/10. updated 03/10/10 *bf updated 07/12/10*jb update 9/19/2011*cw

Reported in: BRADENTON FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i have a 2005 toyota camry. i have experienced a few times, the last in january of this year, sudden acceleration. i t was enough for me to say "whoa;" i felt it should be reported in light of the toyota issues.

Reported in: SALEM MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K45U

STEERING

subject:2005 camry le steering shaft problem i wanted to find out whether there's been any consumer complaints or problems reported in regards to a clunking, popping or knocking noise reported in toyota's 2003-2006 camry's and the 2004-2006 solara's steering columns when turning the steering wheel left or right, or going over bumps in the road. my 2005 camry le began experiencing this problem back in early 2008 and it is progressively getting worse. i took my car into my mechanic at harbor auto center in costa mesa, ca about a year 1/2 ago to get the problem checked. (i don't trust toyota dealership repair service or their prices). upon further investigation he was able to discover what the problem was and even found a toyota technical sevice bulletin titled "steering intermediate shaft noise", reference # st001-06, date of issue 2/16/06 that outlined the exact problem with my steering column. i then called the toyota dealership in san juan capistrano where i had purchased the vehicle, but since my car was past the 72,000 mile extended warranty and this was not a recall item, they would have to charge me. obviously toyota corporation is very aware that there is a mechanical problem with the steering shaft on these two makes & models, since even the dealership was aware of the service bulleton. even though my mechanic thought my car was probably ok to drive, i am very concerned, because the clunking noise is getting more pronouced the longer i drive the car, especially when i turn the wheel, go over speed bumps or brake and turn. i'm not sure what recourse i have to get this fixed, but with all the current problems toyota is experiencing, it makes me very concerned about the dependability of my own car. from nhtsa web site. *cn

Reported in: IRVINE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i'm concerned the toyota braking issues go deeper than late model prius. my 2005 camry le v6 exhibits similar characteristics as being described today - brake failure when driving over uneven, irregular or rough pavement. when this occurs, the brake pedal stiffens and braking action ceases. i've learned to press down v-e-r-y hard on the pedal during this intermittent behavior. had taken to the dealer more than once. the complaint along with harsh shifting of the transmission which manifests in the engine over-revving while not actually engaging into any gear, then the transmission finally engages making the vehicle go further/faster than desired/anticipated. toyota indicated the issues were "an operational characteristic of the vehicle", being dismissive in their response demonstrating a corporate culture of arrogance. have spoken with toyota service managers in henderson, nv, santa monica and thousand oaks, ca re: the transmission and they all have similar responses... rolling their eyes toward the sky and lamenting, "ohhh, that v6 camry transmission" as if some sort of factory 'inside joke'. these are clearly known issues the factory has chosen to do nothing about, thus the service manager's hands are tied. (had been extremely pleased with my former '95 camry to the tune of 300,000 miles.) it's disappointing toyota has ceased to be the honorable company they once were. *cn

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF32K75U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF32K75U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

vehicle lurched forward while brake pedal was depressed on to separate occasions.

Reported in: WEST NEWBURY MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K15U

STEERING

i got into my 05 toyota camry 4cyl and as i backed out of my driveway i noticed a serious problem with the steering. i turned the steering wheel to the right rather sharply and the car remained traveling straight. i pulled back into the driveway and tried again - the same thing happened. i was afraid to drive the car so i had it towed to the toyota dealership. they checked it for the better part of the day and said they could find nothing wrong and could not get it to repeat the problem. since then i have had a few minor incidents of the car not turning to the degree that it should when i turn the wheel. i have had it checked an no one can find anything wrong. i no longer feel safe in my car.

Reported in: WINSTON-SALEM NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

i am an owner of a 2005 toyota camry. i purchased my car brand new. the first winter snow fall, while driving i experienced a hesitation with my brakes. i contacted the dealer, and was informed the brakes were fine. this continuously happens when the road conditions are slippery and wet. in chicago, we received approx. 10 in. of snow and as recent as today, my car almost did not stop! i almost ran into the back of another car and i nearly had an accident. the brakes sort of throttled with hesitation. i am concern that my toyota is not one that is being recalled, however, it should be!

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

brakes sometimes does not work properly. i need to press the brake pedal all the way to stop the car. acceleration sometimes does not work properly either.

Reported in: BURLINGTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTEGD21A950

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my 2005 camry suddenly accelerated for no apparent reason.

Reported in: MARIETTA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

vehicle suddenly accelerated for no reason.

Reported in: MARIETTA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on october 6, 2009, i drove my 2005 camry into the parking lot making a right turn and coasting into my usual parking space with my foot lightly on the brake. as i approached the curb, my camry suddenly accelerated, jumping the approximately six-inch curb, and hitting a tree approximately six feet from the curb while continuing to accelerate, after which i turned off the car with my key. i called my insurance agent, then aaa to have the car towed to our body shop, in-and-out auto body in gaithersburg, md. i told the insurance company i didn't know what had happened, that my camry had suddenly accelerated toward the tree, and asked the body shop to check the brakes and accelerator. after they repaired my camry (bill was $5321), the body shop confirmed that the brakes and accelerator were working as expected. i drove the camry home but later my husband told me of reports he found on the internet of �sudden acceleration� by toyotas, particularly 2005 camrys, and i no longer trust this car and will not drive it.

Reported in: NORTH POTOMAC MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

POWER TRAIN

i own a 2005 toyota camry and since i bought it from the dealer it had been having problems with the automatic transmission system and the accelerator . for example when i stop at a traffic light and i begin to accelerate the car takes to long to shift to the next gear and while this time elapses for about 2 to 4 seconds the car keeps accelerating with no gear at all, this almost make me crash the other day trying to avoid a collision with an aggressive driver that got in my way and i could not advance with the car at that crucial moment and get out of the way of the situation since the gear was not ready for me to accelerate and advance . another problem that i have been noticing is that while at low to medium speeds the abs braking system fails to brake the car after it gets over a bump in the road; several times it had happened to me that after i get a bump i have to apply the brakes 2 to 3 times in a rapid succession to come to a complete stop. also sometimes while driving at low speeds with low rpms the car stalls without warning and the wheel gets very hard to maneuver ,i even have to stop the car in the middle of the road to start the engine again and continue with my trip. all this complaint was given to toyota in priors calls i made to them but the dealers they send me to see said that was normal operation of the car ,that there was nothing wrong.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. he stated that at 32,000 miles the steering wheel began making a loud noise when he made a left turn. he also noticed that the left tire malfunctioned when the failure occurred. the dealers diagnosis indicated that the steering column needed to be replaced. the estimated repair cost was $500. the current mileage was 50,000. updated 04/05/10 *bf the consumer stated the left wheel would wobble on sharp left turns. the intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. updated 09/02/10*jb

Reported in: SOUTH WEBSTER OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my 5 month old toyota camry se v6 2005 with 5,200 miles on odometer suddenly accelerated when approaching slowly into driveway as usual for nearly 20 years of my residence. the camry was only stopped on itself after it hit the wall of rocky ledge standing at driveway's end. i felt very lucky and god blessed because if this accident happened on the road its consequences is very horrible beyond any imagination of fatalities.after this accident,i notified the toyota corporation and they answered me that they found nothing defective with this camry after an investigation. i was really disappointed at toyota corp action. repair of damage cost more than 7,000 dollars and i must pay surcharge since 2005 until now on my insurance policy. at that time,i was completely given up because toyota is a very powerful corporation and my voice unheard and unnoticed by anyone.

Reported in: MALDEN MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BA32K15U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have a 2005 toyota camry xle. i had two instanaces of spontaneous acceleration. /oth happened when my foot was on the brake pedal and had been on the brake pedal. there was no sticking accelerator involved. we brought the car to the toyota dealership in berlin vt. the mechanics hooked the car to their computer diagnositics and replaced an " electonic sensor" and i have never had the problem since. this happened around june of 09. i would think that the dealership should have records of this repair. it is hard to believe that that this is unrelated to the present problem. my car year was not in the recall.

Reported in: DERBY VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K25U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brake failure when braking on slightly uneven surface. 2005 toyota camry le - current 50k miles while depressing brakes on a small bump or pothole, it brakes make a grinding noise and do not work for a few seconds. after the surface is even the brakes work fine. this is not simply abs as occurs with slight brake pressure and on very minor bumps on the road. for safety, must use emergency 'hand brake' to prevent major accidents while on uneven surfaces. one incident, brake failure occurred while trying to stop at red light and a small bump on road near stop line caused car to not stop and jump the curb on street. thankfully no permanent damage or bodily injury. since i have managed to avoid accidents with handbrake or braking way ahead of time when i see an uneven spot in front of me.. however, accidents have been reported with this problem on other same model year cars. this occurs regularly while on uneven surfaces starting near purchase date. have taken to dealer several times and reported as 'normal'. suspect current brake recall needs to be expanded by toyota.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i own a 2005 camry. i was driving on i 95 at 60 mph when the car lunged twice, then stopped accelerating and went from 60 to 0 in ten seconds making it difficult to coast to a stop on the side of the very busy highway. after towing car to the dealer nearest me, it was diagnosed as the throttle body failure. i wa told it would cost 1,000 to replace it. my car only has 39,000 miles on it. the warranty did not cover this part. then the dealer repairman said he would clean it out for 145.00 which he did. he said this has to be done every 30,000 miles because of a design problem. i did some research and have found toyota camry 02-06 have this flawed part and there are many complaints over the internet documented. i felt very unsafe when the incident happened and now am anxious that it will happen again. my question is: why did the dealer want to see if it was covered under our warranty we paid for extra by another insurance company (ie., not toyotal mfr. warranty) and when they found out it was not covered, they just cleaned it and said it was fine now? as a consumer, i am not wanting to go through the experience of my car just abruptly stopping like that and being left on the side of the road again.

Reported in: COCOA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: COCOA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i have a 2005 camry. the car started off fine and within a minute it did not accelerate even with the gas pedal down all the way. the engine check light was on and i let it idle for 10 mins. it started running fine and there was no longer the check engine light. now the car was able to accelerate. 4 days later, i stopped at a traffic light and made a turn to the left and the car slowed down and did not accelerate thereafter.

Reported in: RICHMOND VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: RICHMOND VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my father was driving a 2006 camry. he was backing into a parking spot at a supermarket shopping center in palisades park, nj. he decided to go forward and then back up again. when he attempted to go forward slowly and briefly, the accelerator opened full-throttle. he attempted to brake as hard as he could but the car kept accelerating. he hit two people while trying to bring the car under control and then slammed into a long row of shopping carts. the car shut off once it collided with the carts. one of the persons was killed. the other sustained a broken arm. the car was examined by the palisades park police and found to have no observable defect with the accelerator. my father had the car fixed and ended up selling it, so it is still on the road. i would have to search his files and see if any information was saved about the car. perhaps his vin # would be traceable through his former insurance company, all-state, or the palisades nj police dept. updated 03/14/10 *bf updated 08/06/10 update 9/19/2011*cw

Reported in: OLD TAPPAN NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

fatal life threatening accident in august 2009. toyota camry 2005. car hydroplaned while changing lane. vehicle speed was changed while changing lane and it got over accelerated. vehicle lost controlled tumbled, flipped couple of times and hit the major highway ramp. police arrived and all four adults and toddler is admitted to hospital using ambulance service. later on insurance company declared car as total loss.

Reported in: HERNDON VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K45U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

cold start. below freezing outdoor temperature. brakes needed several pumps in order to stop the car totally. problem disappeared as car warmed up. brought to dealer. replaced brake booster at owner's expense.

Reported in: LENOX MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K25U

STEERING

steering started clucking at about 40,000 miles. seems to be slowly getting more pronounced.

Reported in: PRIOR LAKE MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2005 toyota camry xle--beginning in march 2007 my camry began to accelerate from a stopped position. my camry would take off at high speeds from a complete stop and applying the gas pedal. this occurred several times. i took my car to my dealer bill page toyota in falls church, va. the first time the acceleration occurred was after 2 years and in march 2007. i was on constitution avenue, right lane in dc--which either turns right or goes straight. constitution avenue is 3 or 4 lanes each east and westbound--i was heading eastbound. when the light turned green, the car in front of me turned right, thank goodness because as i took my foot off the brake and unto the gas, my car shot forward so fast my brakes wouldn't stop my car. upon slamming on the brakes which were shuddering so badly, i thought my car was never going to stop and hit the next car (rush hour). i stopped short of hitting that car. i was so scared. my service manager said couldn't reproduce and that there was nothing wrong with my brakes or car. he told me that the shuttering is normal when i slam on my brakes--a safety feature to stop the car. computer said nothing wrong. had the acceleration problem at least 3 more times. i was at a parking meter, 1st space. got into my car, turned on the key, released my emergency brake, and took my foot off the brake and unto the gas. i wanted to make a right turn. there were 2 people on the sidewalk, and thankfully they did not walk in front of my car--i would have run over them. my car took off so fast from a stopped position that i had a hard time stopping my car. i immediately took my 2005 camry to the dealer. again service manager told me computer says there is nothing wrong with my car--think computer/software glitch. last week toyota corp said won't fix b/c not on recall and only intermittent, which is the problem. told me i own the car, it's out of warranty won't pay to fix. help! when driving it's like russian roulette!

Reported in: ARLINGTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K25U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: ARLINGTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K25U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: ARLINGTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

changing lanes, car accelerated, unable to control vehicle. crashed into front end of waiting car and into stop sign.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

changing lanes, car accelerated, unable to control vehicle. crashed into front end of waiting car and into stop sign.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact was backing out of a parking space. suddenly, there was an unintended acceleration. the vehicle failed to slow down. the driver crashed into the driver side of an unoccupied parked vehicle. the police was not called to the scene. there was no personal injury. the vehicle was able to resume in operation with caution. the authorized dealer was notified of the malfunction. the trunk area and rear bumper sustained damages. the vehicle has not been repaired at this time. the failure mileage was 31,933.

Reported in: WILLIS TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K654

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i drive a 2005 toyota camry...in about approx. october 2009 i experienced while on the i-20 freeway car trouble. my gas pedal went all the way to the floor and the car revved up and died. it would not start and when it did the motor went racing. i had to have it towed to the toyota dealership. i have in writing from the yokem toyota dealership that it was my throttle sticking. i paid them approx. $900.00 to have it fixed. i wrote to the toyota corp. about getting reimbursed in january and still have not heard from them. i didn't see my year model on the recall list but i did send them a copy of my receipt with the dealership stating that it was the throttle. how can i get reimbursed.

Reported in: SHREVEPORT LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i drive a 2005 toyota camry...in about approx. october 2009 i experienced while on the i-20 freeway car trouble. my gas pedal went all the way to the floor and the car reved up and died. it would not start and when it did the motor went racing. i had to have it towed to the toyota dealership. i have in writing from the yokem toyota dealership that it was my throttle sticking. i paid them approx. $900.00 to have it fixed. i wrote to the toyota corp. about getting reimbursed in january and still have not heard from them. i didnt see my year model on the recall list but i did send them a copy of my receipt with the dealership stating that it was the throttle. how can i get reimbursed. my mother bought 4 toyota for the family and so far mine had the defect.

Reported in: SHREVEPORT LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: SHREVEPORT LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

EQUIPMENT

i had an accident on the 22nd of january, 2010. when i exited the freeway, i tried to use the brake, but the car would not stop. it went faster and hit a tree. my car was damaged. another thing is that i noticed that my rear speaker covers were cracked on both sides. a close look shows that the cover has disintegrated and become weak. when you touch it, it crumbles into little pieces. this is a very unusual thing; i have never experience this in other cars before. i don't know what the exact problem is. i think that toyota should be responsible for this. my car is a 2005 toyota camry le model.

Reported in: CHINO HILLS CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Reported in: CHINO HILLS CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

SEAT BELTS

the seatbelt on the driver's side of my 2005 toyota becomes tangled inside the mechanism that serves as its housing, such that it cannot be retracted and would not retract if there were a sudden impact. i have to take it to the dealership or a mechanic to have the housing taken apart so that it can be untwisted. this has happened 5 times, twice this week. the car has 44,200 miles.

Reported in: OMAHA NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K35U

STRUCTURE

i own a toyota camry 2005 purchased this fall. i have come close to having an accident at least a half a dozen times. the gas pedal and brake pedal seem to be designed so that are located too close to each other, so when i go to hit the brake i sometimes hit the accelerator pedal instead. this is going to lead to property or bodily harm. i emailed toyota about a month ago but they just said to take it to the dealer who then said the brakes were adjusted. no way has this helped!

Reported in: MERIDIAN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K85U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

consumer states that 2005 toyota camry needs to be added the toyota recall. *nj the consumer stated he experienced sudden acceleration on 3 separate occasions. the first incident happened in 2008. as he approached an intersection within an enclosed parking lot building, he applied the brakes, but suddenly the vehicle shot forward at an incredible speed and crashed into 3 parked cars. there were no injuries, but the damage was severe. the other two incidents happened on christmas day 2009. the first was at a street intersection near the consumer's home where he narrowly missed a car. the second was when the vehicle drastically accelerated into his garage hitting a desk and putting a hole in the wall. the damage was minimized by the use of the parking gear. the consumer was advised to remove the mats, but he felt as though the problem was way beyond the mats. *jb see also odi 10332753 *dsy

Reported in: ROCKVILLE MD || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated as she was driving 12 mph approaching the red light, the vehicle accelerated almost hitting two other vehicles in front of her. as she swerved the vehicle and depressed the brakes the vehicle stopped. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that she had to pay $90 for a diagnostic test. the contact did not pay the cost and the dealer would not diagnose the vehicle. the contact did not call the toyota manufacturer and report the failure. routine maintenance was not performed on the vehicle prior to the failure. the failure mileage was 40,000.

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

POWER TRAIN

my wife was driving at a speed of no more than 15 mph off of our housing estate on and heading towards a main road. the road was icy and my wife is a cautious driver who would not be driving at excessive speed. as she approached the junction she applied the brakes to stop the car at the junction the car did not seem to slow. she made a split second decision to turn right on to a cul-de-sac rather than go across the main road. she ended up driving across the cul-de-sac before hitting a lamp post and then driving into a neighbors garage door where the car finally stopped. my wife was not injured although the car was heavily damaged, the air bags did not deploy. there were visible skid marks on the cul-de-sac where you could see that she had applied the brakes. the police report concluded that my wife was driving with excessive speed, my wife is a very cautious driver who has never had an accident in 20 years. when interviewed by the police she was not sure exactly how this could have happened it happened so all she could do was agree with the police report. given the media attention with newer toyota models recently we though we should report this.

Reported in: OLATHE KS || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K85U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

pulling into parking spot i stepped on the accelerator, the engine hesitated, then the car accelerated on its own, crashed into guard rail - no other vehicles or persons involved. i tried to step on brake, didn't do any good. acceleration stopped after i hit the guard rail. toyota dealership told me it was a dirty throttle body - cleaned throttle body.

Reported in: PROCTOR MN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my 2005 toyota camry accelerated suddenly in 2007. i slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting the concrete median on the freeway. the car went into a spin and stopped. the traffic was light so no one was hurt. i took the car to the dealer in burien, wa. they said there was nothing wrong with the car and gave me a written report saying that they were unable to verify the concern. i want to report this event so that it can be included in the information that is being gathered regarding sudden acceleration in toyota camrys. this is a 2005 so toyota needs to expand their parameters to include my car.

Reported in: GREEN VALLEY AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

car located in omaha, ne, being driven east from 42nd and curtis avenue, downhill at approximately 41st and curtis ave (car speed up on level area to compensate for the computer systems ability to slow the car down or prevent coasting), my 2005 toyota se hit a parked car, airbags deployed and the car continued to drive an additional block after the brakes were applied. car hit a dirt road/ditch and bounced and landed into a private yard located on the southeast side of the road. the hill in the private yard stopped the car from continuing on.

Reported in: OMAHA NE || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: OMAHA NE || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Reported in: OMAHA NE || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

on sunday september 3, 2006 i pulled into a parking space at kroger grocery store after church to shop about 10:30 or 11:00 am. as i pulled into the space to park my 2005 toyota camry, it did a sudden acceleration, jump the curb and crashed into the grocery store wall. the store wall was not damaged but my camry had about $4000.00 worth damage. when i told toyota what had happen i was told to contact toyota regional office. i contacted them and they told me that someone would be out to investigate my claim. they kept my vehicle for over three weeks, then they started on the body repair. toyota claimed they could not substantiate my claim of sudden acceleration, but i know they repaired my vehicle internally as well as the body work because when i picked my car up from joseph toyota dealership the car acceleration pedal felt so different. it felt real stiff and hard to mash. the brakes were check and fixed, because during the sudden acceleration they fail to stop the car. as i press them the seat belt choked an strap me so tight that i had a large welt across my chest. toyota knew they had a problem with sudden acceleration at least since i reported it in 2006. they lied and made my insurance company pay all of that money, i had to struggle to come up with all of my deductible, pay for 4 weeks of car rental of about $45.00 a day while toyota regional office drug their feet about investigating my car. i was scare, sore and frustrated about how this whole thing was handle, but now i feel vindicated. had toyota regional office told the truth about the problem with my camry and did the recall in 2006 when i reported this, they could have save a lot injuries and lives. i knew i couldn't go up against this big corporation by my self and i'm sorry people have loss their lives got injured, but glad it came out to the consumers. i feel toyota also changed my accelerator pedal in 2006, or put that little steel chip in back of the pedal, the new 2010 fix. my car has loss value.

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30KX5U

SEAT BELTS

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* -the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact was driving approximately between 60-65 under normal conditions, proceeding to a complete stop. there was a sudden acceleration. immediately, pressure was applied to the brake pedal and the vehicle slowed down. the vehicle was able to continue operation. the identical failures occurred on three separate occasions. the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. the failure mileage was 11,000. updated 03/11/10 *bf the consumer stated the sudden acceleration happened three times, all at random with months between occurrences. road/weather conditions were always good. updated 06/14/10.*jb updated 11/11/10 *bf the consumer stated all of the information is accurate. updated 11/17/10

Reported in: COOLIDGE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

i was driving along i 95 in fla. when my car accelerated with out warning to a speed greater than the law allowed,i immediately applied my brakes,and the car would not stop. i worked my way over to the left lane,and drove onto the shoulder against the concrete retaining wall, applying my brakes in this process. i put the car in neutral and it still continued at a fast pace, applying my brakes,and brushing along the retaining wall,thus slowing the car to a stop.

Reported in: LAKE WORTH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: LAKE WORTH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving at 25 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the contact slammed the brakes to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer could not find a problem. the contact feels this year make and model should be added to the recall list so the vehicle can be repair. the failure mileage was 39,500. updated 11/16/10. *lj

Reported in: VESTAVIA HILLS AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

this 2005 camry xle has a pause when starting from stop or accelerating when attempting to pass. if i come to a complete stop and when i start moving i'll have a short pause and then it'll move on but this pause could be dangerous or just enough time to put me in danger in both cases. i took it to swoop toyota in elizabethtown ky and was told by the mechanic that if i was not the primary driver that the computer adjust to the main driver (my wife) and it would act differently for other drivers.

Reported in: LEBANON KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: LEBANON KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving 3 to 5 mph with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle continued to accelerate into the rear end of a truck, side swiped another vehicle because the brakes failed to engage. the brakes failed twice and each time the vehicle continued to accelerate on its own although the contact had his foot on the brake pedal. there were no injuries during both collisions. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was driven to his home. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the brakes was checked; however, no failure was detected. the failure mileage was 20,000. updated 03/30/10. *lj

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

POWER TRAIN

own a 2005 toyota camry le. started vehicle backed up 10 feet and when put vehicle in drive to go forward the vehicle accelerated as if it was in a drag race and with foot on the brake rammed into a concrete wall.

Reported in: HILLSBOROUGH CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K85U

STEERING

numerous occasions of unexplained acceleration and were reported to toyota who reported could not find a problem. numerous occasions of braking problems and were reported to toyota who reported could not find a problem. numerous occasions of steering problems and were reported to toyota who reported could not find a problem. numerous occasions of transmission problems and were reported to toyota who reported could not find a problem. vehicle was returned to toyota under ca lemon law in 2006 or 2007.

Reported in: SANTA CRUZ CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: SANTA CRUZ CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: SANTA CRUZ CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: SANTA CRUZ CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while the contact attempted to park the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated without warning causing the contact to crash into a parking post. the contact noticed previously that the vehicle would occasionally surge whenever driven at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the failure could not be reproduced. the current and failure mileages were 60,000.

Reported in: BRISTOL CT || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the driver owns a 2005 toyota camry. the driver stated that the vehicle would suddenly accelerate. the driver first noticed the problem while driving approximately 5 mph in a parking lot when the speedometer increased to 50 mph. she quickly depressed the brake pedal, shifted into park and used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. in september 2009, she was driving at approximately 60 mph when the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 85 mph and she pulled over and depressed the brake pedal. after 3-5 minutes, the vehicle decelerated to 60 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the dealer told the driver that the vehicle had no problems. the contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. the representative told the contact that because the dealer found no problems, there was nothing they could do. the current mileage was approximately 43,000. the failure mileage was approximately 41,500. updated 04/01/10. *lj updated 07/08/10*jb

Reported in: QUINCY MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. occasionally when the contact attempted to brake at any speed, he noticed that the vehicle suddenly surged forward without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the computer needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 23,000.

Reported in: NEW PORT NEWS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K75U

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

i was in a multi-storey car park and i spotted a free space 20 yards ahead. i took my foot off the accelerator, and the vehicle begun to lose speed normally. i applied the brake gently to turn right into an empty spot. i was braking to a halt at an appropriate distance from a retaining wall when suddenly, with no warning, the toyota lurched forward at an incredible rate of acceleration, struck the wall then bounced back several feet and the engine cut out. i suffered severe neck trauma, due first to the sudden acceleration and then the impact. the airbag did not deploy despite the fact that the damage to the front of the car was according to an expert consistent with an impact speed of 30 to 35 mph. earlier in the same trip, i was stopped at traffic lights with the car in drive and my foot on the brake. suddenly the car vibrated and lurched against the brake, trying to move ahead. i had to brake hard to prevent it from doing so. the lights changed and i proceeded towards the parking garage where the accident described above subsequently occurred. the damage to the front of the car has not yet been fixed and the car has not been used since the accident. i reported this accident to toyota customer service who arranged for someone from their local service company to examine the vehicle at the body shop where it was located. the main conclusion of their examination was that they found no problem with the brakes. in fact, my complaint was not about the brakes, which had always worked perfectly normally. their report also said "we are happy that you did not sustain injuries in this incident". i am sorry to inform them that i am still suffering from severe back and neck pain from the injuries that i sustained.

Reported in: LOS ALTOS CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K95U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: LOS ALTOS CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K95U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: LOS ALTOS CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K95U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have been a loyal toyota owner for 20 years and i would like to tell you about my latest experience with my 2005 toyota camry. after 91,000 miles, i needed to get a new transmission. i typically drove my toyota to 150,000 miles and never had any problems with the power train. i contacted toyota customer service, they initially said they might be able to help me but never followed up. i tried to contact customer service, but could not get through. i recently had my car repaired for $3300 at aamco to get it drivable. they had to fix the transmission and the wiring to get the car working again. several electrical connectivity issues existing; and still remain. the only good news was the ecm was operating correctly. now that aamco fixed my car, i�ve noticed that my cars about 400 - 600 rpm lower than before. other problem with the car include dash lights going out after 4 � years. clearly this is not a good situation when it takes several hundred dollars of labor to replace a $2 light bulb. the lights that are out are the fan speed, heat dial and the lights on the dashboard for the shift indicator. i believe there is an electrical issues with the 2005 toyota camry that also need investigation.

Reported in: NORTH POTOMAC MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: NORTH POTOMAC MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

this is to report an accident we had in our 2005 toyota camry. at the end of august 2006 my family, with my husband driving ,were turning into the luby's parking lot in plano,texas. as he turned into the parking space going approx, 1-2 mph, the car suddenly started revving like crazy and accelerated at high speed into a light pole at the front of the parking space. the acceleration happened in a space of about 5 to 7 feet and yet the front end of the car was damaged so bad that the passenger side door wouldn't open. the light pole had a cement base and stopped the car from going any further but the car was still accelerating after we had stopped. after my husband turned off the key, the engine ran for a minute or two more. at the time we had no clue that it could have been a problem with the toyota. although we suspected it. our car is also not on the recall list. my husband made a statement to the insurance company at the time and i would assume they would have this on file. the car was repaired but we are worried this might happen again. since we don't know which if any part malfunctioned, we do not know if it was replaced after the accident.

Reported in: MCKINNEY TX || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i own a 2005 toyota camry se. while driving approximately 25mph on a rainy day my vehicle accelerated. i had to apply the brakes several times before they worked. my failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 57, 897. [xxx]

Reported in: LANHAM MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while backing out of a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the consumer stated she had her foot on the brake, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. the consumer swerved and crashed into a tree and finally stopped. updated *bf updated 07/06/10.*jb

Reported in: SEWICKLEY PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

>re: toyota camry issues august 2005 i purchased a 2005 toyota camry from beaverton toyota with odometer reading of 9 miles. i drove workdays appx 24 mi roundtrip. march 20, 2006 (5300 mileage) i complained to toyota dealership of a raw gas smell that was in my garage (with gas furnace present) and so strong when driving, i almost passed out at the wheel. i drove with windows down. i initially thought i was inhaling exhaust fumes from commuter traffic. i also complained at that time that my accelerator "lurched" from a stop. diagnosis & repair: dealership could not verify my "lurch" but noticed a "slight hesitation caused by the fly by wire throttle. this is normal. no tsb's." as for the raw gas odor. there was fluid dripping behind the rt front wheel with the texture of "oil" but fuel dripping from behind the fr tire, which was "cured" by putting in a new injector. august 24, 2006 (7000 mileage) i complained that vehicle was "leaking oil" and again smelling of raw gas. diagnosis & repair: dealership "verified rr strut is leaking, through the seal, replaced rr strut." note: both times i was instructed not to drive my car into their service area, but to leave my car outside. although the gas fume issue was resolved it has always jerked or lurched from a dead stop. i have just adapted my driving to accommodate this. in light of the current toyota recall and situation (my 05 camry is not on the list of recalls to my knowledge.) i am passing along this information to see if my situation was unusual, or if there are additional problems with toyota camry and as far back as 2005-06?

Reported in: KING CITY OR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBE30K653

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

toyota camry 2005 v-6. as accelerated vehicle to merge on highway, the vehicle took off and i was unable to stop or control any steering. i was in the lt. lane with a diesel truck next to me. i needed to merge soon so looked down to cupholder, grabbed my slurpee while accelerating, the car hit the rt. lane pads and would not slow down, i steered to the right to avoid hitting the truck,the car was out of control i screamed "oh my god, what's happening" hit the cement highway divider at which time i lost consciousness. the care went into oncoming traffic and flew off the south bound freeway, stopping in a ditch. i was wedged between the drivers seat and door, unable to move. i was now a trauma patient, severing my spleen, fracturing 4 ribs, internal bleeding and a surgical patient for removal of my spleen, transfusions and a tube sucking my internal bleed through a pump which delivered my blood back into my veins. hospitalization for 7 days, unable to eat, ice chips only for 6 days. 30+ staples up my stomach and a new digestive process forever. i knew the car sped up when i accelerated to merge and as i tried to stop the car by pushing on the brakes, it would not slow down and immediately seemed to go off the road in the lt lane fishtailing while i braked. fortunately i did lose consciousness and did not hit another vehicle during the accident. i have never had an accident before this and have driven for approx. 32 years when this happened. i know the car would not stop which i told the chp and my insurance investigator who sent forensics to the auto yard. we thought maybe the new tires were at fault but with toyotas recent transparency, it becomes obvious they knew of this issue but failed to put out a recall for acceleration problems recently but more importantly knowing of an issue and it's potential to lead to death for some of its customers but lacked the safety conscious to recall their accelerators and braking systems.

Reported in: WESTWOOD CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30K45U

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Reported in: WESTWOOD CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on 11/30/2009 my wife was parking her 2005 toyota camry. the car suddenly sped up and she turned to the right and crashed the left front of the car into the poured concrete foundation. fortunately she was not injured. she is certain the floor mat did not get stuck under the gas pedal. the car was towed to the dealer they told us the 2005 model year camry was not involved in the recall (they also told us the 2005 model year was not �fly-by-wire� and after checking recanted that statement) and submitted a claim to our insurance company. the insurance company will not pursue toyota for reimbursement because the cost to do so would exceed the cost to repair the car (about $5,000). the dealer�s repair shop says that the transmission fluid was low, burned and black and this caused the car to lurch forward. in the course of repairs they flushed and refilled the transmission fluid (at our expense) and said that would solve the problem. the car was purchased with only 12,630 miles on the odometer and the front end repaired after a similar crash. we had no idea about any problem regarding the accelerator system sticking at that time. with the most recent toyota recall i called the dealership about reflashing the computer for that portion of the software that controls the accelerator system. it is my understanding that the reflash installs an override that cancels the accelerator when the brakes are depressed. i was told that there was no computer upgrade available for the 2005 model camry, only 2007 and newer models.

Reported in: MARIETTA OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K55U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving 10 mph he heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle around the trunk area. when he drove over a bump the noise was more frequent. the dealer stated that rear struts and strut mounts were loose and the estimated cost for repair was $600. he contacted the manufacturer and they gave him a discount on the repair cost. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and the current mileage were 24,000. updated 4/22/10 *cn the consumer also stated the speedometer always read 4 miles per hour slower, but the dealer refused to address the problem. updated 07/06/10.*jb

Reported in: O'FALLON MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

SUSPENSION:REAR

Reported in: O'FALLON MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

POWER TRAIN

on or about jan. 25, 2010, i was parking my 2005 toyota camry on the street in front if my house. as i put it into reverse to back into the parking space, it suddenly surged backward incredibly fast. the only thing that stopped it was the car parked behind me. no damage was visible on the other car; but my bumper was scratched and cracked. it scared me.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

SEAT BELTS

seat belts double up and jam in retraction guides when retrieving and can not be unjammed without some sort of tool. complaint of problem to toyota dealer where vehicle was purchased and was told i would have to pay for new seatbelts. this is an obvious design defect. i have asked to meet with factory rep.-i have heard nothing and am having to drive the vehicle with the defective seat belts each day. can you help me?

Reported in: RANDLEMAN NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was stopped at a signal light. the toyota camry i was driving off of holt ave. pomona. ca. i accelerated by tapping the accelerator and the car abruptly started accelerating aggressively on its own and lead me directly head on into a tree. it was almost like the car was "taken over" by something. i suffered some minor injuries of the back, head, and shoulder. i almost died. the airbag came out so i survived. i was taken to the hospital for check up and released the same day. i was holding a nevada license. i called the pomona police today for a accident report number however the police department denied there was report taken. the car was totaled. the car was insured in california. this accident occurred after a other car in our family of 2, mysteriously rolled over on road of the 15 interstate highway were my mother almost died. the cause of the accident is also still unknown.the acceleration speed is unknown i have guessed the speed in the further documentation..i am not sure of the equipment type in the car.

Reported in: DIAMOND BAR CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF32K65U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns 2005 toyota camry. while driving 50 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck twice. the failure occurred one time in the fall and again while driving 45 mph in the summer. when the contact tapped the brakes, the vehicle started to decrease in speed each time. the contact stated that the weather was not a factor and the driver was able to regain control of vehicle each time the failure occurred. the contact took the vehicle to a toyota dealership who stated that the repairs would be made at the owners expense. the failure mileage was 28,000. the current mileage was approximately 35,000.

Reported in: BATON ROUGE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

camry acceleration. my 2005 camry has accelerated at full throttle at least 5 times. the latest occurrence was on 2-18-2010. so far no one has gotten hurt, but this vehicle is unsafe.

Reported in: JACKSON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K15U

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

camry acceleration. my 2005 camry has accelerated at full throttle at least 5 times. the latest occurrence was on 2-18-2010. so far no one has gotten hurt, but this vehicle is unsafe.

Reported in: JACKSON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K15U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

sudden acceleration.

Reported in: FREMONT CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

sudden acceleration.

Reported in: FREMONT CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 toyota camry accelerated when i took my foot of the gas pedal and slammed into, and went up on, a snow bank. i attempted to step on the brake but it was too late, and i suffered a sprained ankle upon impact. i went to the local toyota dealer and was told that my vehicle was not one that had been recalled and if i wanted, i could bring the car in four days later to be looked at but i would be charged.

Reported in: WOBURN MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

while accelerating from a stop the car suddenly lurched forward and accelerated at a higher rate.

Reported in: SMYRNA GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i have a 2005 toyota camry that i feel accelerates even after the brakes has been applied. i had taken my car to the dealership to check it however was advised that there was no problem with my car. anyhow after all this i don't feel driving a toyota is safe for me and my family. i am hopeful that the authorities should also look at 2005 and 2006 camry's.

Reported in: NORWALK CA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

ltr fm (md) re his mother's concern w/her 2005 toyota camry, she experienced sudden acceleration while driving, reply to rockville, md ofc. *kb the consumer wrote in on behalf of his mother. his mother previously owned a 2005 toyota camry, but traded it in for a new camry. the consumer was concerned about the person who may own the vehicle that she had. *jb

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owned a 2005 toyota camry. he stated that the brakes continued to lock while driving at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they could not duplicate the failure. the manufacturer stated that they did not have any additional complaints similar to his. on a separate occasion, while driving at speeds of approximately 25 mph through a school zone, the vehicle abnormally accelerated to the right and crashed into a pole. the driver attempted to stop the vehicle by depressing the brakes, to no avail. the vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed on scene. the contact was transported to the hospital and suffered moderate injuries and bruises. the manufacturer investigated the vehicle further and could not find any technical errors in the vehicle. the cause of the crash was inconclusive. the failure mileage was 40,000. the vin was not available. updated 04/27/10. *lj updated 07/08/10.*jb

Reported in: RANDOLPH NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K75U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: RANDOLPH NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K75U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

2005 toyota camry with sudden acceleration issue. *kb the consumer stated at the exit of a car wash, he put the vehicle in gear and it shot out of the building. the accelerator was not applied and it was not trapped under the mat. the consumer stated it only happened once. *jb

Reported in: MENTOR OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving approximately 5 mph into a parking space almost coming to a complete stop, the vehicle accelerated over the fence, hit some boulders and then crashed into a tree. there was front end damage to the front bumper and under carriage. there were no injuries. the police were not notified. the vehicle was towed to a local dealer where she was able to purchase another vehicle. the toyota manufacturer was not called. the failure mileage was 45,000. updated 04/16/10. *lj updated 07/07/10.*jb

Reported in: COSTA MESA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry purchased new. the driver entered the vehicle, turned on the ignition and proceeded to place the vehicle into reverse to leave a parking space. the vehicle then began to spin around repeatedly as it abnormally accelerated and she attempted to depress the brake pedal. the brakes would not respond. the driver noticed the accelerator pedal was stuck down into the floorboard. the vehicle crashed into several other parked vehicles and began to slow down after each crash. eventually, the vehicle came to a stop on its own. the driver sustained minor bruising and seat-belt burns. a witness called the police to the scene and a report was filed. the manufacturer was contacted and because there were no recalls on the vehicle, they would not assist. the vehicle suffered sever body damage. no repairs were made to the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were under 65,000.

Reported in: SAINT FRANCISVILLE LA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

vehicle will excel after lightly touching the gas pedal from stopped position.

Reported in: LEBANON KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

SEATS

the following paragraphs are extracted from a complaint filed with toyota customer experience center in california. the full text is available upon request: "this particular car is equipped with �driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags and front and rear side curtain airbags�. i had specifically looked for a camry having this enhanced safety option, it also came with a higher price than a regular camry le. i was willing to pay the price on the basis that i would make a wise investment in my own safety. things turned out contrary to my expectations, as i will explain in the following. not long after my purchasing the vehicle i noticed that the driver�s seat is utterly uncomfortable, somehow uneven with the left side of the seat (the side next to the door) being stiffer and somehow pushing forward while the right side is leaning back and much softer. as a result the driver�s upper body will be twisted, the left side forward while the right side leaning backwards. i first assumed this is a temporary condition. like with everything new it may take some time until things get adjusted and after some use i figured, the seat may somehow loosen up a little. i continuously kept on trying to arrive at a comfortable position by adjusting my position in the seat but my efforts were unsuccessful." "at this point i am increasingly finding it difficult to continue to drive my car essentially because of my being unable to find any comfortable position in my seat. i keep on twisting and turning, continuously readjusting my seating position. i could not stay more than five minutes in the same position in this seat. and during those rare five minute periods my back is not fully leaning against the backrest, half of my back does not lean on anything unless i accept a painful position where my upper body is rotated diagonally and is facing right relative to the normal (straight ahead) seating position. my driving is significantly impaired because of this..."

Reported in: BOCA RATON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30KX5U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

on 2/20/2010, i drove my 2005 toyota camry (le) at 70 mph along west-bond i-630 of little rock, suddenly, the engine warning light was on and the engine was cut off and all warning lights were on. the car had no power for stirring and braking. fortunately, it was in the morning of saturday with little traffic on the freeway. i managed to shift from the very left lane to cross two more lanes to pull off about a half mile of distance. the car was in lander's toyota shop for 3 days. i was told the throttle is malfunction and unable to provide correct air/gas to the engine. it ended up with i paid ~$1100 on parts and labs to fix the problem. this sounds like the cases of the throttle problems amount 1996 camries. are the throttles the same?

Reported in: LITTLE ROCK AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K75U

STEERING

information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) during the years 2006-2007-2008 i leased and drove a 2005 toyota camry le. shortly after i got the car i noticed the vehicle pulled to the right and i felt as though i had no control during speeds of 50 mph or over. when i reported this to the service dept of my local toyota dealer during visits for oil changes, they took the car out, test drove it and told me they saw nothing wrong with the car. i was convinced there was something wrong with this vehicle, but no one believed me. i have since turned in the camry at the end of the lease date and was very happy to do so. i have spoken with toyota and relayed the above info recently. my concern is that something could be wrong with the camry and that someone else might be driving it. i asked toyota if they could find out who owns this vehicle and they should be alerted. i never had an accident; i only always felt scared to drive this vehicle on any major highway that would require me to travel at speeds higher than 50 mph. hopefully someone could find out where this car is now. vin# [xxx] .

Reported in: JOHNSTOWN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

about 3 years ago, i experienced a sudden acceleration in my 2005 toyota camry v6. it was an unusually rainy day in southern arizona. as i exited a freeway off-ramp to come to a stop, it felt like the abs system took over the braking. my foot was on the brake pedal, but the car braked, then accelerated rapidly, fishtailing a bit on the wet pavement. i pumped the brake pedal and was able to stop a few feet past the stop sign. luckily, there were no other cars on the rural road where i exited--the front part of my car was past the stop sign and out in the road for perpendicular traffic. i was perplexed by the short burst of acceleration, but attributed it to the advanced braking system. i had never had that take control before. maybe this info can help in your current investigation of the sudden acceleration in toyota camrys. this was the only time i experienced the acceleration. the car has been in for routine maintenance. i asked my mechanic to check the brakes since the pedal seems to be "soft"--it goes down a bit before engaging the brakes. mechanic finds no problems with brakes.

Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K85U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my 2005 toyota camry has had no problems and has been maintained as recommended for 5 years up to the date of the accident which occurred on january 17, 2010. i was pulling into a parking spot at approximately 1 mile per hour, lightly touched the brake and instead of stopping the car lunged forward (self-accelerated) up over a concrete block onto a sidewalk and came to a stop when it hit a heavy metal railing. an 8' section of the rail was broken off and fell 4' away from the car. i reported the accident to the police and to my insurance company. a tow truck driver got the car moved, checked the brakes - which he said were working properly - and suggested that the accident may have been caused by a stuck throttle. neither the floor mats or the gas pedal caused the problem. the damage to the car came to $2200.00 but nothing was done to fix the problem because toyota has not recalled this year vehicle and the forensic mechanic who inspected it felt that it was a computer problem and the solutions offered by toyota would not address the random acceleration problem.

Reported in: LA CRESCENTA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K35U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while the contact was driving 5 mph into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning causing the contact to crash into 2 vehicles. no one was injured during the crash. a police report was filed. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 76,000.

Reported in: TOPFIELD MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

we purchased a 2005 toyota camry in 2005. the first day i drove it the car hesitated on acceleration to change lanes it was lucky that it didn't cause a wreck. i took the car back to the dealership (i don't remember why) but i asked them to check it and the guy i talked to just said it was because of the fuel injection. the guy didn't offer to check it, he just made that statement. the hesitation happens any time and it always feels like someone is going to rear end us while the car is deciding what it wants to do. on the freeways in california people go 70 miles an hour that makes it a hazard to drive a toyota on the freeway. the toyota also has a mind of its own, sometimes when i have my foot on the brake preparing to stop the engine seems to be trying to override the brake to keep going. it feels like the car is trying to increase the speed when i am trying to slow down. i have been concerned about it but i just figured toyota was not going to do anything about it. now my husband does not want me to drive the toyota.

Reported in: MORENO VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF32KX5U

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: MORENO VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF32KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: MORENO VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF32KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

the car revs for no apparent reason and the rpms go very high. first time in oct 2008 backing out of a parking the revs shot up. toyota service found nothing. second occasion july 2009 while at a light the rpms shot up for no apparent reason. fortunately foot was on the brake, so no damage done. also noticed that even after letting foot off the gas pedal the revs would not come down for some time. non toyota service station looked at it, and cleaned the throttle plate. third occasion in jan 2010 my wife was driving downhill when suddenly there was a surge and the car rpm's shot up for no apparent reason. she hit the brakes hard and everything went back to normal. i took the car to toyota and they could not find anything. they blamed it on the floor mats, which i disagreed with as there is a reasonable clearance gap between the gas pedal and the mats. a week later i left the car with toyota for 3 days and they drove it for two test runs and the manager took it home (158 miles) and they could not recreate the problem. toyota have told me there is not a problem with my 2005 camry as it's not on the recall list. i disagree with this statement.

Reported in: NEWTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owned a 2005 toyota camry. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and rear-ended a vehicle. the vehicle continued to accelerate uncontrollably off of the road. the driver avoided striking a pedestrian and crashed into a parked vehicle. the air bag deployed with the level of impact involved. the police was called to the scene. the driver sustained multiple injuries, and died of the injuries three months later. the other vehicle driver suffered minor injuries. the failure mileage was 20,000. updated 4/26/10 *cn

Reported in: LAS CRUCES NM || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF32K35U

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 toyota camry. car was being driven through town and had stopped at a red light. light turned green and when accelerator was pressed to turn right car suddenly over accelerated and started to accelerate on it's own even when slamming on the brakes. after a few more seconds the car did decelerate and was able to be stopped. no further occurrences since then. this year model should be included in toyota's recall for defective accelerators.

Reported in: HARTWELL GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: HARTWELL GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was driving home after a brief commute (~10 miles) and was in my driveway waiting for garage to open and when i stepped on the accelerator gently to enter the garage, the car seemed to surge forward. i stepped on the brake with all my strength and the car stopped in time and i turned the ignition off.

Reported in: LAWRENCE KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 toyota camry- complained a year ago that the accelerator pedal was sticking- i have invoice and they said it was the fuel injector but now i am suspicious- in addition the thing that holds my floor mat in place to prevent it from sliding near the pedal broke off and that is not recalled recall my 2005 since it needs to be and i have invoices for the repairs before the recalls were announced which should be proof enough the car was messed up- 2005 with 50,000 miles- car is an extra car that is rarely driven......

Reported in: DEERFIELD IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

sudden acceleration 2005 toyota camry.

Reported in: FORT DICK CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

on december 22, 20006 i was driving into thorton gas station on sharon road while approaching, the front of the building suddenly my car plunge ahead and shattered the front window of the filling station if it wasn't for the block stop i would have gone into the store, an ambulance was called i was put in the hospital for two for test, they found nothing then i was schedule for a brain scan nothing there, until recently i know feel that i know what happen to my car.

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i got a car accident in 12/18/2009. i rented a nissan car when my toyota camry was in auto shop. when i was driving the nissan i felt the brake system was so different between my car and the nissan car. then i talked with my friend who also has a toyota camry le 2005. he told me the same thing that i do everyday regarding how to push the brake pedal. as long as the speed is over 10 miles, when i push the brake pedal and try to stop my car, the car neither stops nor speeds down, the car rather speeds up (accelerates) first, then speeds down. the brake system makes me always stay away certain distance from the car in front of me and get alarmed by the drivers who were behind of me. the nissan car stopped immediately when i pushed the brake pedal. i took my car to the dealer to try to tell them the brake problem, no body wanted to talk with me and they let me go.

Reported in: ARLINGTON VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

2005 toyota camry. when applying the brakes on rough pavement (railroad tracks, potholes, large bumps) the brakes seem to release or let go. i have complained to the dealership about this shortly after getting the car. they tried to tell me that it was the antilock brakes and that i wasn't used to driving with them. i have complained to the dealership one other time and they cleaned and adjusted my brakes and charged me. the car still has this issue which sounds a lot like the ones that the recent model prius cars are having.

Reported in: DURHAM NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

SUSPENSION:REAR

my left rear strut "cap" failed on 05 toyota camry while driving at highway speed at only 3900 miles on odometer. dealer repaired under warranty. now right rear strut is failing with only 45,000 miles but dealer will not fix. have contacted toyota hq but no avail. seems to be a very unsafe condition at any speed.

Reported in: HOLLY SPRINGS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBE30K853

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

toyota camry 2005 lx. brake failure occurs when braking on slightly uneven surface while depressing brakes on a small bump or pothole. the brakes make a grinding noise and do not work for a few seconds. after the surface is even the brakes work fine. this is not simply the abs. for safety reason i must use emergency 'hand brake' to prevent major accidents while on uneven surfaces. i have managed to avoid accidents by using the handbrake or braking way ahead of time when i see an uneven spot in front of me. have accidents have been reported with this problem on other same model year cars? for me this occurs regularly while on uneven surfaces since i purchased the car. has there been a recall by toyota regarding the issue i described?

Reported in: LYNBROOK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30KX5U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i have had over 20 braking incidents with my 2005 toyota camry. all between the speeds of 10 to 40 mph. everytime i go to apply the brake, the car will accelerate, and feels like the brakes aren't catching or something. especially when on a poorly paved road. i have now been involved in 2 separate rear-end collisions where i could not stop and ended ramming the vehicle in front of me. a third time i was able to swerve, and clipped a metal sign. i bought the car as a toyota certified pre-owned with 29 k miles on it, in october 2006. i began encountering this braking problem after only having the car a week. the dealer said there was nothing wrong. so i bought all new brake pads even though the others were practically new. didn't help. had the brake lines bled again, and the rotors resurfaced. didn't help. i feel there is something seriously wrong with these vehicles, and someone is going to get hurt. this braking problem has already cost me over 2,000 in repairs and property damage. yet still i make my $450 a month payment, with no word from toyota on what they are going to do to fix the problem.

Reported in: MURRIETA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTDBE32K253

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i have a 2005 toyota camry and i have been complaining about the transmission shifting since about 6 months after i bought it. they told me that they would reflash the computer that controls it and that should fix the problem. it has not. am i going to have a run away vehicle next? the car drags and then goes fast. they did not seem to do anything, but give me lip service.

Reported in: PEACHTREE CITY GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30KX5U

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

on mar. 1 2010 my wife was driving in city traffic at 30 mph when she rear- ended the car ahead. her head hit the steering wheel and was rendered unconscious. the air bags never deployed despite major front end damage. her memory of what happened was lost but she felt the car had jumped or surged just before. she was driving a 2005 toyota camry which has not yet been recalled.the car was totaled and toyota doesn't feel the car might have a problem. when witnesses went to help, my wife had both feet on the brake pedal, the toyota was still running at a fast idle and she was just beginning to regain her wits but could remember only that the car had jumped ahead. as toyota has not included the 2005 camry in it's recall i feel that maybe it should. my wife was not on the cell phone nor was she drinking or on medication. she is a safe driver and i believe the car raced ahead on its own.

Reported in: WILLARD MO || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: WILLARD MO || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

had a 3rd unintended acceleration in my 2005 camry. i was able to stop car by shifting into neutral along with brake application.

Reported in: MISSOURI CITY TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact was driving approximately 25mph and the vehicle surged forward. the contact depressed the brake while slowing down to complete a turn . the dealer was informed and they inspected the vehicle. the dealer did repair the vehicle but never informed the contact of what the failure was. the vehicle has not experienced any other failures since then. the approximate failure mileage was 55000 and the current mileage was 60000. the consumer also stated the vehicle had a steering problem and it would cost $500.00 to repair. updated 03/22/10. *jb

Reported in: PALM COAST FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

STEERING

Reported in: PALM COAST FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving 10 mph, he experienced several incidents of abnormal acceleration. in each incident, he was unable to initially bring the vehicle to a stop until placing the vehicle in neutral and coasting to a stop. the dealer advised there were no recalls on his specific vehicle. no repairs were made to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 179,199 and the current was 182,000.

Reported in: DANIELSON CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K65U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that for the past year the vehicle has experienced braking problems similar to the 2010 toyota prius. the approximate failure mileage was 25 mph. the brakes failed whenever the vehicle was driven over a speed bump or uneven pavement. the failure mileage was 45000. the current mileage was 60000.

Reported in: RENO NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K15U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

driving three blocks from my house, suddenly i was being put in an ambulance and told i was in a car accident. told i went thru red light and hit a suburban. all medical tests were negative, no cause could be found for this accident. i still suffer injuries from this accident and am receiving treatment. perhaps due to acceleration in my toyota camry. how to determine if that was cause.

Reported in: HUNTINGTON NY || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while the contact was attempting to pull out of a parking space traveling at 5 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. the contact crashed into two vehicles. no one was injured during the crash. a police report was filed for the incident. the dealership has not been contacted. the current and failure mileages were 3000.

Reported in: SYOSSET NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30K65U

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

while attempting to park in the parking space in front of a building, the vehicle (2005 toyota camry sl) accelerated on its own, jumping the curb, crashing into the railing and the building wall. police impounded vehicle as it was unsafe. in the seconds prior to the crash, my foot was off the accelerator and i was in the process of braking because i was entering the parking space in the lot. vehicle is now at a body shop awaiting to be fixed but not before this is reported to toyota.

Reported in: PATERSON NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: PATERSON NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving at speeds of 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning, causing the contact to crash into the vehicle ahead of him. no one was injured during the crash and a police report was filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealership and the contact noticed prior to the crash that the steering wheel and steering column would occasionally vibrate. the current and failure mileages were 18,000.

Reported in: SUN CITY WEST AZ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K45U

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

the day the car caught fire, owner was driving the car on the freeway, owner exited freeway, drove several blocks, turned right then the car stalled; owner steered the car to the side of the road using the momentum left in the vehicle. owner heard pedestrians screaming to exit the car. owner saw smoke coming out of the left side of the car. owner grabbed her purse and exited the car in a hurry, leaving the car key in the ignition. as soon as owner exited the car, the car's door locks locked themselves, owner heard the clicking noise of the door locks. then there was an explosion, and there was fire coming out from the left side underneath the front of the car. owner screamed for help, then went looking for a fire extinguisher, but could not find any. the car kept on burning for 20 minutes until the fire truck arrived, firemen extinguished the fire, but the car's doors were all locked, the firemen broke the windshield and side windows to have access to the inside of the car to completely extinguish the flames. the car was declared total loss and was towed away. we the owners of this toyota camry 2005 have recuperated the towed vehicle. we communicated to toyota the situation with the car. they answered saying: there was no recall for that vehicle and therefore would not do anything about it. the car showed electrical problems, jerked sporadically, turned off while running on the road. the car would restart on its own, sometimes it would have to be restarted manually. the car showed intermittent electrical problem, problem with the abs braking system. actually since we bought the actually since we bought the car brand new, the dealership said that this was normal behavior with the toyota abs system, and dismissed it as normal, they said that the corporate had informed them to say exactly that; this was a normal behavior with the toyota abs braking system. we the owner are following the events of toyota recalls, and specially news of defects kept away from public.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2005 toyota camry. consumer states he experienced a sudden loss of the brakes on a bumpy or uneven roadway. *tgw

Reported in: NEW YORK NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

2003 and 2005 toyota camry with unintended acceleration. *kb while pulling out of a parking space, the 2003 camry suddenly accelerated. although the consumers husband applied the brake hard, the vehicle would not slow down. the vehicle crashed through a wooden barrier of the parking lot and then hit a fire hydrant, which stopped the vehicle. the air bags did not deploy and the consumer and her husband suffered injuries. the consumer no longer owns the 2003 which was totaled by the insurance company. the consumer purchased a 2005 camry to replace the 2003. on two separate occasions, sudden acceleration was experienced with the 2005 camry when the consumer slowly made a turn into a parking space. the consumer swiftly applied the brakes both times to avoid crashing into her house. *jb

Reported in: CHEVY CHASE MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30KX5U

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Reported in: CHEVY CHASE MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving at speeds of 5 mph and pulling into his driveway, the contact slowly depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle abnormally accelerated. the vehicle proceeded to crash into the rear end of a parked vehicle in his garage. this was the first and only unintended acceleration incident with the vehicle. the failure mileage was 49,000 and the current was 49,000. updated 06/28/10*jb

Reported in: WARMINSTERTA PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K25U

STEERING

my 2005 toyota camry sometimes has all of the sudden diverted hard to the right. i had the car checked many times at longo toyota in los angeles but i was told nothing found. in fact, the problem exists for a few years that makes me drive my car anxiously. recently, many problems have been found on toyota vehicles and i request nhtsa should have an investigation. vin: [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

sudden acceleration of vehicle.

Reported in: GREENSBORO NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 toyota camry - i [xxx] have been experiencing the same acceleration problems as the 2007-2010. twice i have been in two accidents due to acceleration problem and had to go through my insurance company fix, this has been happening since 2007, my daughter has almost been in what could have been two major collisions. i feel like i am driving a death trap. i have written toyota regarding this matter with no response from them. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: MANCHESTER CT || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

on 6/25/08 i stepped on the brake because there was traffic up ahead but the car didn't slow down and kept on going. i stepped on the brake harder and found that i had to hold it all the way down to just slow down. i nearly hit some cars trying to gain control of the brakes on this car. then being very concerned i drove home slowly only using the gas pedal and slowing completely at an intersection in order to get home safely. the next day i brought the car into the toyota dealer in torrington ct to find out what was wrong with it. they said the master cylinder was defective and needed replacement at a cost of $576.22. my car had 67,266 miles at that time. it was fixed and has been running fine since then. i checked car complaints.com and found others had a similar problem. i found this incident rather unusual because i have owned three toyotas so far and never had any problems. i am posting this complaint because this defective master cylinder could have caused some very serious consequences for me and others and should be investigated further if others are also having similar problems. i doubt is the old defective cylinder is available.

Reported in: UNIONVILLE CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i have a 2005 camry. i know it is not part of the recall, but for the past 2-3 years i have had this sporadic problem. when i am stopped at a stop light sometimes it surges forward...not always a lot, but sometimes quite hard. i started keeping track and it doesn't matter if it is cold engine or warm engine. then just the other day my radio shut off and the interior lights while i was driving, and came back on within a few seconds. because it is so sporadic, like it will do it for 2-3 days and then not for 2-3 days, to have someone check it they said i would have to leave it in the shop and i need a car to go to work. to have it checked involves a lot of time and money according to the dealership. i don't know what the problem is, but it seems like it must be electrical...how do i know????

Reported in: TIGARD OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K55U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: TIGARD OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving 5 mph the contact was attempting to park and the vehicle suddenly accelerated while the contact was still depressing the brake pedal. the sudden acceleration caused the vehicle to crash into a nearby traffic sign, the driver and passenger received minor injuries. a police report was filed for the incident. the vehicle was towed to the dealership where the contact was informed that no failure could be found.the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 49,000.

Reported in: MONTROSE PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

ltr fm (ma) re toyota braking and sudden unintended acceleration, owner of a 2005 toyota camry le. *tgw as the consumer started to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. she tried to brake, but the vehicle lurched forward and crashed into a building. no one was injured, but there was extensive damage to the front of the store as well as the vehicle. *jb

Reported in: WAKEFIELD MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: WAKEFIELD MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*- the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving approximately 5 mph into the driveway, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into pellets of stone. there was no personal injury. the front passenger fender sustained damages. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired for the body damage. the technician stated the failure was contributed to driver error associated to an accidental engagement of the accelerator pedal. additionally, the vehicle alarm system activated without assistance spontaneously causing the power doors not to lock. the authorized dealer was unable to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failures, and the contact was waiting a response. the failure mileage was 2,000. the current mileage was 20,000. the vin was unknown.

Reported in: NEWPORT COAST CA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: NEWPORT COAST CA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

STEERING

ltr fwd fm (wi) re toyota service bulletin re intermediate steering shaft fm owner of a 2005 toyota camry, please respond directly to constituent & fwd response to dc ofc. *tgw the consumer stated a tsb had been issued regarding the intermediate steering shaft. as a cost effective fix, the shaft was being greased and not replaced. *jb

Reported in: JEFFERSON WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while pulling into a parking space at speeds of 5 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a parked vehicle. the contact attempted to abruptly depress the brakes to no avail. the vehicle was taken to an auto body repair shop for repairs. the vin was not available at the time of the complaint. the failure and current mileages were 60,000....updated 06-19-13 *bf

Reported in: FLORENCE MA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

letter on behalf of re her experience with unintended acceleration in her 2005 toyota camry; repy attn: atlanta office. *kb the consumer stated she backed out of a parking space onto a one way street with two lanes. no cars were coming in the first lane. as she began backing up, the vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards. she crossed the first lane and hit a truck in the second lane. it stopped after hitting the truck. *jb

Reported in: NEWNAN GA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving at speeds of 10 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal in an attempt to make a right turn. the vehicle suddenly accelerated. she attempted to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal with both feet but the vehicle would not respond. the consumer then hit a cement block and flew into the air and came landed down hard on the sidewalk. . the contact was uninjured. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 22,574 and the current mileage was 22,580. updated 5/6/10 *cn the consumers handwriting was illegible. updated 06/11/10. *jb

Reported in: REDDING CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving approximately 25 mph up hill the accelerator pedal became stuck in the open throttle position. the vehicle did not accelerate; however, it seemed to decrease in power as if the vehicle was shifted into neutral gear. the contact touched the accelerator pedal with minimal pressure and the vehicle resumed normal operation. the failure and current mileages were 180,000.

Reported in: TORRENCE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

since i bought a 2005 toyota camry se in august of 2005, i have experienced about 30 incidents of rapid acceleration.

Reported in: PELHAM MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BA30K35U

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated the tires leaked air soon after purchase and after 6000 miles there was uneven wear. after 25000 miles the dealer indicated that new tires were needed. the failure mileage was 45000. the current mileage was 60000.

Reported in: MAPLE GROVE MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 toyota camry. consumer states repeated unexplained throttle acceleration. *tgw the consumer stated on several occasions, the vehicle accelerated at full throttle. once the consumers wife was backing up and the vehicle almost crashed into a storefront. on another occasion, the vehicle accelerated at full throttle, but luckily, the consumer had his foot on the brake and was able to shut the vehicle off. *jb

Reported in: JACKSON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30L15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Reported in: JACKSON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30L15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact was driving an unknown speed when the brake pedal was engaged, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. she depressed the brake pedal with extreme force; however, the vehicle continued to accelerate. she did not remove her foot from the brake until it decreased in speed and came to a stop. the manufacturer advised her to take the vehicle into a local dealer. the dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. no repairs or modifications were made to the vehicle and there were no recalls. the failure and current mileages were under 40,372. updated 5/10/10 *cn updated 5/12/10 *cn updated 05/14/10.

Reported in: MARIETTA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving at speeds of 6 mph and attempting to make a turn, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warning. the vehicle accelerated up to speeds of 40 mph, made a loud and unusual noise in the engine. he was able to stop the vehicle by utilizing the emergency brake. the dealer made repairs to the electronic assembly and the throttle. the manufacturer was not called. the updated 05/27/10

Reported in: SANTA DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving at an approximate speed of 5 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warning. she attempted to depress the brake pedal but the vehicle would not stop. the vehicle then proceeded to crash into a truck. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact was injured. a police report was filed. the approximate failure mileage was 14,000 and the current mileage was 14,000.

Reported in: MANHATTAN BEACH CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2005 toyota camry with brake problems i have a 2005 toyota camry vin[xxx] . december of 2006 i notice that i had trouble stopping the car on snow packed and icy roads when the brakes were applied there would be a grating sound which i assumed was the aba brake system i took the car to spradley motors on 12/26/2006 in cheyenne and was told that this was a normal condition. the next time i drove it under snowy conditions, i was approaching a stop sign going about 5mph. when i was two car lengths from the stop sign, i applied the brakes and got the same symptom as i described before. when the brakes were applied i got this grating noise and the car would not stop until i was half through the stop sign. luckily there were no cars coming and there wasn�t an accident. this time i wrote a letter to toyota motor sales usa in torrance, ca about this problem. the case number was [xxx] and they had me go to ehrlich motors in greeley, co on 1/16/2007 to have the abs brake system checked out. their response was �vehicle operating as designed�. this car is an unsafe car during stormy conditions and i quit driveing the 2005 toyota during these times. my wife has a 1995 toyota that we drive during bad weather and we have no trouble with it stopping safely. i know that there have been a lot of complaints about these toyota problems, but as you can see by the date of my complaints, they were initiated long before the complaints coming in now, and i received no satisfaction from toyota [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: CHEYENNE WY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

driving on snow packed roads to salt lake city. at around 65 miles of driving the transmission went out in my toyota camry. we had no warning at all, until the car woud no longer drive and the inside was filling up with smoke. we had to have the camry towed to a repair shop and then towed back to vernal ut. we took it to a transmission repiar shop and they told us, that a rod had come out of the transmission and the only way it would do that, is to go from a wet road to a dry road. we were on snowy roads the whole time. we have not replaced the transmission, since it will cost us nearly $5,0000. we don't have that kind of money and it is not our fault. we feel that this is a manufactor defect on the transmission. now i have a 2005 camry, that i can not drive and am still paying for. if we would have had any indications of the transmission going, we would have taken care of it. but as i said we had no warning. the car just quit going.

Reported in: NAPLES UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

STEERING

information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). i have never had a car in which a part of the steering column?wore out? until this past february. during february i had to replace the intermediate shaft on my 2005 camry le [xxx]; this car only had 44,950 miles on it when i noticed the problem (february 12, 2010). on feb, 25, i brought the car to lexington toyota, (ma 781-861-7400) and was told that there was no problem. i had to go in again the next day and physically sit next to the mechanic while he drove the car before he recognized a problem with the shaft. however, ironically, when i went back into the service department i was then told by the service manager that these 'intermediate shafts wear out all the time' if this is the case why didn't you issue a recall??? i had to pay out of pocket $428.14 to replace this part. (a few day later my 1999 camry developed an intermittent tightness, or very stiff steering wheel between 11' o'clock and the 2-3 o'clock positions in the steering wheel, the vin number on this car is [xxx]; i'm still waiting to decide how or what to do to repair this problem that seriously effects the safe drive ability of the car.) like i stated, i have never had to replace a steering column on any other car i've owned, and i have owned many cars with over three even four times this mileage. i understand that your warranty only lasts 36,000 miles or 5 years, which ever comes first, but this is ridiculous; i think that you either didn't engineer the part properly or designed in to fail in order to get the replacement business; either case it ranges from negligent to criminally fraudulent. i just googled camry intermediate shaft? complaints and got over 17,000 hits. do you think that's too many? i don't think that toyota needs any more bad publicity, but perhaps another story of toyota's irresponsibility is justified. why would the service manager, bruce, claim that they replace these ?intermediate shafts, all the time"?

Reported in: WINCHESTER MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

in 2006 i reported of sudden acceleration in my 2005 toyota camry. since then i have had several occurences where my car has lunge into sudden acceleration. the lastest time was on 3/28/10 on i-275 west heading to lawrenceburg indiana. i was driving about 60 -65 mph when my 2005 camry sudden accelerated to about 80 mph, but my putting on the brakes allowed me to get back the control of the vehicle. other times were vaguely remember but here's the ones that come to mind, 3/12/10, 2/10, 10/09, 8/09, there have been other times but because i went through so much with toyota regional office that to avoid stessing out like toyota did to me in 2006, i just didn't report it. in fear of having to go up against this big corporation again and they deny that there is even a problem with the accelerated pedal i left the reporting alone. it's very stressful going through all of this only to be told that there's no problem with the car.

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

toyota camry 2005 le v4. i was in the kfc parking lot and ready to park the car. the car suddenly accelerated on it's own. i pushed my foot hard on the brake but the car was still going, crushing a row of brushes that were made as a low fence. it then stopped about ten yards away from the parking spot where i intended to park. it was in the middle of the street. it was lucky that there was no cars passing at that time. i was scared to death. i've owned this car for 5.5 years with 39,000 miles. this is the first time the incident happened to me.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle crashed into a wall because the vehicle did not slow down when the brakes were engaged. there were no injuries and no police report was filed. the vehicle was taken to a local body shop where the damage was repaired. the failure mileage was 25,847. the current mileage was approximately 57,000.

Reported in: EDEN PRAIRIE MN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph on an off ramp, the vehicle would not slow down when she depressed the brake pedal. the contact had to pump the brake pedal and shift into neutral in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the dealer also informed the contact that the vehicle had no open recalls. the contact stated that the failure occurred again while pulling into the driveway. the failure mileage was 22,422. the current mileage was approximately 23,000. updated 05/25/10*bf updated 05/27/10

Reported in: JACKSON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving approximately 2 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and drove onto the curb. the vehicle also crashed into a building. the police arrived at the scene but no report was taken because the officer stated that the building was private property. there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the failure but was told that his vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. the current and failure mileages were approximately 58,000. updated 05/18/10.*lj

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact was driving approximately 5 mph when the brake pedal was engaged, and the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a garage. the contact suffered a minor injury from a bump to the head. the front end of the vehicle was damaged. a police report was filed. the failure and current mileages were 46,000.

Reported in: WEST WYOMING PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K05U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

driver was turning my 2005 toyota camry into a parking space in a private lot at 5mph and applying brake lightly. the vehicle suddenly accelerated, struck and went over the stop-curb, and 15 ft across a lawn, striking the corner of a house and heavy shrubbery, before stopping. police responded but made no determination of cause. the car was towed from the site with extensive front-end damage. air bags did not deploy. there was moderate damage to the house.

Reported in: PARKERSBURG WV || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K95U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 toyota camry. consumer states discontent with toyota dealership. *tgw the consumer stated he was in a parking lot, when suddenly the vehicle accelerated on its own at a high speed. he pressed hard on the brakes and finally the vehicle slowed down. *jb

Reported in: COOPERSBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS

2005 toyota camry. consumer states a defect on the driver side of the vehicle. *tgw the consumer stated there was a broken rod under the drivers seat was a safety hazard. *jb

Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

having returned home in the early evening, my mother was backing her 2005 toyota camry into her driveway (this was a normal routine as this is how she parks her car). her driveway is flat and straight and she lives alone so no other cars were in the driveway. shortly after her car began moving in reverse, her car suddenly, unexpectedly accelerated and swerved out of control. the car traveled in reverse thru the grass and the landscaped area of her front lawn, crashing into the front porch of her house, spinning to a stop startling the stairs of her front porch in a perpendicular position. the car was heavily damaged in the rear, passenger side and drivers side of the vehicle. the railings on her front porch were also destroyed. heretofore, she had not reported any acceleration problems with her vehicle which she owned for 4.5 years.

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

in 2006, my daughter was driving her 2005 toyota camry on us41 at 45 mph. the engine cut off and stalled while she was driving in light traffic in the center lane. no accident was caused and she safely pulled over to the side and called me. i went there and tried to start the car 2x's. each time it started, it raced to 4000 rpm and cut out. i waited 15 minutes and started the car again. the computer takes 15 min to reset and was able to drive her car to toyota at 20 mph in limp mode. it was diagnosed as the throttle body malfunctioned. i have the service invoice from both incidents. on april 17 2010, the she started driving her car and the check engine light came on. she was close to home and was able to get the car home safely at the reduced speed again. and parked it. april 19,2005, i started the car and the check engine light was off and the car worked fine. i started to go to toyota and got half way down the block and the light went on and i lost power. it would only go 20 mph and then i was able to get to 30. i drove over a bridge and at the crest it was only doing 10 mph. there was no throttle control at all. i went to the dealer and the throttle body was again broke. the vehicle in now at wilson's auto repair in cape coral fla. i called toyota and made a complaint and they would get back to me in 2 days. thank you

Reported in: CAPE CORAL FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly began to rev in the park position when she started it up. the vehicle was turned off and restarted but the problem persisted. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership but the dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. the problem had not occurred again at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were 25,138.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving an approximate speeds of 5 mph and exiting a driveway, the vehicle abnormally accelerated at a rapid speed. the vehicle proceeded to drive over a concrete curb and into a neighbors driveway, crashing into a parked vehicle. the passenger of the vehicle was transported to the hospital and sustained injuries to the head, a cracked spine and several bruises. the vehicle was towed by her insurance company to a local repair shop where the contact was awaiting an assessment of the damages. the failure and current mileages were 30,000. updated 06/21/10 *bf updated 07/01/10.*jb

Reported in: PACIFIC PALISADES CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF32K55U

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving at approximate speeds of 70 mph, the vehicle started swaying from left to right without warrant. the dealer advised there were no failure found within the vehicle but did advise that one of the tires were defective. the contact had all four tires replaced on the vehicle and an alignment yet the failure persisted. the contact believed the failure to be caused by a defect in the electronic stability control (esc). the failure and current mileages were approximately 55,000.

Reported in: TAYLOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that after driving in reverse, she shifted the vehicle into drive, it accelerated, crashed into a vehicle and was destroyed. the police arrived and a police report was filed. one of the passengers were injured. the vehicle was towed for further investigation by the contacts insurance company. the failure and current mileages were 30,000.

Reported in: NEW ORLEANS LA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

was parking car in an underground parking garage, pulled into parking stall, almost completely stopped when the car suddenly lunged forward over a cement curb, and crashed into the cement wall which was only about two feet in front of the car. fortunately, i was wearing my seat belt. the air bag did not deploy as the car was almost completely stopped when incident happened. the wall was just scratched, but the shopping cart stored on the curb section in front of my stall was smashed. the front bumper of the car was knocked out of place, and i don't yet know what other damage was done. the car was towed to the toyota dealer and we are waiting for an adjustor to make a determination. this car was not on the recall list. if this were just a faulty brake problem, the car would have been stopped completely when it hit the curb instead of jumping up over the curb and crashing into the wall. the first thing that i checked was to make sure that my foot was on the brake, and it was. updated ivoq 07/13/10 updated ivoq 07/22/10.*jb the consumer received a letter from toyota, stating they were closing her file. the vehicle was inspected and no manufacturing defects were found. updated 11/05/10 updated 01/26/11. *jb

Reported in: URBANDALE IA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while traveling at speeds of 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning for approximately 5 miles before decreasing in speed without driver interference. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the failure could not be duplicated. the manufacturer sent a representative to further inspect the vehicle but has yet to inform the contact of the findings of the investigation. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: SOUTH FIELD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into various things in the garage. the vehicle came to a stop upon impact and the engine was shut off. the dealer stated that there were no recalls related to her vin and they could not offer any assistance. the vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. the contact is concerned about the safety risk and refused to drive it. the failure and current mileages were approximately 36,256.

Reported in: BEAR DE || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle abnormally accelerated while shifting from park to drive. the contact attempted to apply the brakes to no avail. the vehicle proceeded to crash into a dumpster. the dealer and manufacturer stated that the failure could be diagnosed within seventy days. the contact was not pleased with the response time due to the safety risk. the failure mileage was 38,639 and the current was 38,647.

Reported in: EVERETT MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

STEERING

when parking the steering intermediate shaft has a clunking noise,the noise becomes more pronounced as the years go by.

Reported in: BRONX NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i was trying to park my car at the green farmer market when instead of braking the car kept going. i pressed down on the brake but the car kept gliding hitting a pole and continuing to move towards the gas station. the car finally slammed into the concrete gas station sign and stopped. the air bag did not deploy.

Reported in: HUNTINGTON BEACH CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Reported in: HUNTINGTON BEACH CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while pulling into a parking space with the brakes applied, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a pole. the air bags did not deploy upon impact and the driver suffered unknown injuries. the police were called and a police report was filed accordingly. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop for insurance purposes. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 30,000.

Reported in: HUNTINGTON BEACH CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: HUNTINGTON BEACH CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 toyota camry. consumer states unintended acceleration causing a crash *tgw the consumer stated he experienced sudden acceleration on several occasions. separate occasions. the first incident happened when he approached an intersection within an enclosed parking lot building. when he applied the brake, the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward at an incredible speed and crashed into three parked cars. the other two incidents occurred on christmas day 2009. the consumer was at a street intersection near his home where he narrowly missed a car. the second time, his vehicle drastically accelerated which caused him to crash into his garage. the dealer advised the consumer to remove all of the floor mats. *jb see also odi 10312088 *dsy

Reported in: ROCKVILLE MD || Crash: Y || VIN #:

STEERING

this is a complaint about the premature failure of the "steering intermediate shaft" on a 2005 toyota camry xle. the car was taken to hogan and sons, a well respected local repair shop (leesburg, virginia) with a complaint of front end noise. a toyota trained technician diagnosed that this part needed to be immediately replaced as it was failing and would adversely impact steering and safety. the car could no longer be aligned with this failing part. the car has 73,371 miles on it and is used for personal use only. a visit to the local leesburg toyota dealer revealed that they have had to replace this part on many toyotas, but they will only replace it during the three year warranty period. a claim made to toyota and an arbitration request were both denied. this is addressed in tsb--st001-06 and tsb--0296-08. it is our contention that a part like this should be wearing out so soon--in fact, it is one of those parts that any well designed and manufactured car should remain operational and safe until the car is junked for other reasons.

Reported in: ASHBURN VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

2005 toyota camry. consumer states vehicle has an intermittent accelerator problem *tgw the consumer stated while driving in the city, the vehicle suddenly accelerated with a loud roar and hit a curb damaging the front tire and hubcap. the consumer stated the vehicle was extremely difficult to control. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an inspection, but they were unable to find any problems. *jb

Reported in: AUBURN NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 toyota camry. consumer states vehicle lurches forward *tgw the consumer stated when accelerating from a stop, or a near stop, the vehicle would hesitate, then lurch forward. the service department was aware of the problem. the technician had a bulletin from toyota explaining that he needed to updated 06/18/10.*jb

Reported in: BAYSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: BAYSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 toyota camry. consumer states unintended acceleration *tgw the consumer stated the dealership continued to tell her nothing was wrong with the vehicle. *jb

Reported in: TROY MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

vehicle with only 7,509 miles suddenly accelerated, hitting other parked cars and a light pole.

Reported in: ROCKVILLE MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30K05U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

our 2005 toyota camry suddenly accelerated. the driver applied slight pressure to gently accelerate at intersection in response to the traffic light turning green. the car responded as if the gas pedal was depressed to the floor and raced forward, responding to the brakes when applied. fortunately no damage occurred.

Reported in: SILVER SPRING MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

STEERING

i was getting on the freeway and i was merging to another freeway i was on the 5 merging to the 118 and that is where i noticed the gas pedal accelerated and i could not slow the vehicle down. i then lost control of the steering wheel. i was trying to get the steering wheel to straighten out the car and go with the curve and it wouldn't, i then hit he wall 3 times and flipped my car. i did notice this a month prior to the accident. but thought it was a grove in the freeway. this time i could not stop or control the car. i get on the same freeway everyday it was 5:30 in the morning on the 7th of march, i was going about 45 miles when i started to excel the pedal to continue on to the other freeway overpass. i have been going on this freeway to work for 7 years now and have never had an incident except for the month before. again i thought it was a groove in the highway. i did hear on the news when i got home from the hospital that there was problems with the 2005 toyota cars and the steering column snaps and loses control. which was exactly what happened, i did contact toyota and they said it didn't have anything to do with the gas pedal that it was the 2006 that was being recalled for the gas pedal. they said it was probably the floor mat that got stuck under the gas pedal. i had no recall on the floor mats. i feel it was very wrong for them to kind of cut me short. i did suffer injuries, cuts and bruises not to mention totaling my car. insurance did pay off my car, but such a huge ordeal trying to get money together to buy another car. i am not trying to make myself a rich women i just want toyota to know that it was a horrible thing that happened to me and thank god no one else was involved. attorneys do not want to help me for some kind of compensation of the ordeal i went through physically and mentally. i am doing alot better now, but they did stop the doctor visits and therapy due to the fact that i may get nothing out of this and have to pay the bills myself.

Reported in: MISSION HILLS CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K05U

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated the power steering would intermittently fail when attempting a turn in either direction. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer advised they had not received any similar complaints and would not provide any assistance. the vin was not available. the current and failure mileages were 48,000. updated 08/03/10. *lj updated 08/04/10.*jb

Reported in: KENT OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact was attempting to brake from speeds of 5 mph however, the brakes did not engage. the contact crashed into a trailer ahead of him but was not injured. a police report was available. the vehicle was diagnosed at a local repair facility and found that the master cylinder had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure miles were 73,000.

Reported in: WOONSOCKET RI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF32K75U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on may 15, 2010, a sunny day, dry streets and warm temperature, i had come to a complete stop about 3 1/2 feet behind one car waiting at a red light at a very busy intersection. with my foot solidly on the brake my toyota camry engine began to rev, and in just seconds, there was a "sudden unintended acceleration" and my 2005 camry crashed into the car ahead of me which had a wrap around rubber strip in the rear bumper. the crash bounced my car back over a foot and a half. i went from a total stop to a "run away" 2005 toyota camry. had i been the first car at the stop light and my toyota had accelerated into that busy intersection, there would have been a fatality. two young men witnessed this accident and came running to help. there is a police report. and no citations were issued. i phoned the dealership and the car was towed to them. i was wearing my seat belt but my neck was snapped. on june 7, 2010 toyota phoned to say this vehicle had been inspected and "there is nothing wrong with it" and that toyota is neither liable or responsible. no repairs were made and the car was returned to me on june 9, 2010.. ironically about 3 weeks prior to my "sudden unintended acceleration" another resident of our independent living retirement community with an identical model toyota had the same thing happen. her car crashed into the cement wall of the underground parking garage and there was extensive damage and she was also told that there was nothing wrong with her toyota. i will never be behind the wheel of that car again when it is started. it is dangerous, and the trauma it has caused will not be given a chance to be repeated. my car is showroom quality with only 18,000+ miles. toyota has offered nothing to help replace this vehicle. i understand that beginning in 2011 toyota vehicles will have an "override brake system" which surely indicates the company knows something is seriously defective in their engineering and designing.

Reported in: URBANDALE IA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving at approximately 15 mph in a residential area, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warning. the contact applied the brakes but to no avail. the vehicle continued to pick up speeds and jumped a curb, crashing into the living room of a nearby house. he sustained injuries to his back, neck and knees. the contact stated he had previously experienced the failure but believed it to be driver's error. a police report was available. the contact stated his insurance company was handling the investigation of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure and current mileages were 84,702.

Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTDBE32KX50

EQUIPMENT

i own a 2005 toyota camry. the speaker grills are plastic and now have crumble into little pieces. my concern is this makes the car look terrible because you can see from the outside of the car.. for ex. i was riding with friends and were getting in the car. my friend exclaimed "what happen to your speakers?" secondly, the speakers sound like they are busted because the pieces are falling into the speaker.last, this could pose and safety hazard because the pieces are small enough to be ingested by a small child. some may say this is far reach .. but i have seen stranger things happen. help !!!please make toyota stand by there products.

Reported in: FAIRFIELD AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

POWER TRAIN

2005 toyota le v6 has noticeable acceleration problems at low to mid speeds. this is very dangerous. the vehicle has been to the dealer couple of times and toyota currently has no fix, according to the dealer. the problem is caused by the fly by wire. this also causes problems with transmission shifting. i bought this vehicle new in august, 2005 . the problem has been there since i bought the vehicle new and still continues to date.

Reported in: ELK GROVE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my name is [xxx] and i am an attorney practicing in wheaton, illinois (telephone number [xxx] ). on january 11, 2010 our client, [xxx] , was involved in a two-car motor vehicle accident involving her 2005 toyota camry. upon exiting a car wash, she placed her car into drive (from neutral) and the car immediately accelerated although she had not depressed the accelerator. as the car began accelerating out of the parking lot, she tried to brake but the brakes were nonreponsive. upon exiting the parking lot, her car struck a car in the roadway. as a result, she suffered a broken leg. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: WHEATON IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K35U

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that the steering wheel shaft failed and caused the steering wheel to feel tight because of the wheel bearings. the dealer stated that the steering wheel could lock while driving. the steering column, steering assembly and the bearings were replaced at no cost to the owner. the failure and current mileages were approximately 38,000. updated 8/25/10 *cn updated 08/27/10 updated 08/30/10

Reported in: EDISON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owned a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph her vehicle crashed into a telephone pole. the front passenger side bumper was damaged by the pole. the air bags did not deploy. the contact suffered back and shoulder injuries and was hospitalized for three days. a police report was filed. toyota was not notified. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure mileage was approximately 27,000. the vin was unknown.

Reported in: DOWNEY CA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated he was unable to open the rear passengers door manually. the dealer advised that the interior lock latch had fractured and caused the failure. the manufacturer would not assist. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 103,000.

Reported in: CEDAR RAPIDS IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K95U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

while driving on city streets car jerked and all the warning lights turned on and engine shut down. car coasted to a stop. i tried to restart engine but car made just a zooming sound. had car towed to toyota dealership. service report of problem: removed valve cover and found exhaust cam dowl pin sheared off causing cam not to rotate. inspected cylinders with bore scope found cylinders 2 and 4 valves have made contact with pistons. removed exhaust cam shaft and found pin still in camshaft and sprocket backside has groove worn in it from pin of cam. a new engine is being installed. toyota has requested monetary participation from customer. i feel that this is a manufacturer defect. the car only had 63,883 miles.

Reported in: PLEASANT HILL CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while traveling to atlantic city on 7/6/2010,i began to exit at exit #7 on the garden state pkwy., the accelerator pedal stuck to the floor board, i could not control the auto, my wife and i traveled across a field , went up an embankment across the highway went down the other side and hit a tree at ahigh rate of speed but the air bags did not deploy. car was a total loss, but we escaped with minor injuries.

Reported in: EAST MEADOW NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

AIR BAGS

Reported in: EAST MEADOW NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

STRUCTURE

knocking noise in steering when turning steering wheel, loud noise. occurred every time turning steering wheel. took to dealer and had to replace steering shaft assembly, part #45220-33270. dealers invoice was for $503.51 and after stating my case they charge me $233.18 "goodwill adjustment" the old part has been discarded. the camry had only 37,257 miles on it.

Reported in: POMPANO BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

STEERING

Reported in: POMPANO BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving into a parking space approximately 4 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the parking lot barrier. the contact sustained injuries to her back. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the body damaged was repaired, but a diagnostic test was not performed to determine the cause of failure. the failure mileage was 15,935 and the current mileage was 18,740.

Reported in: MELROSE MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K654

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

the gas pedal raced to the floor board,the auto raced across amedian, went up an embankment a cross ahighway came down on the other slope, we hit a tree at ahigh rate of speed and the air bags did not deploy. we are lucky to be alive,the auto was a total loss. state trooper and ambulance was on scene. allstate is handling claim. just the fact that the air bags did not deploy should tell you something?

Reported in: EAST MEADOW NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Reported in: EAST MEADOW NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

my 2005 toyota camry xle v6 car has serious transmission issues. it hesitates and takes several seconds at slow speeds to find a gear to shift into. the engine revs and the rpms increase but the transmission does not engage. this is especially troublesome when making turns and makes me vulnerable to being rear ended in right hand turns, but exposes me to being broadsided in left hand turns. just last week during a left turn my car would not engage and i was extremely close to having the passenger side where my child sits hit! this car also bucks several times when attempting to shift at speeds between 25-35 mph. this car has trouble climbing small hills and also jerks and downshifts when going down hills, even at slow speeds when my foot never lets pressure off the gas pedal. as i said the most troublesome issue is when it has difficulty selecting a gear at lower speeds. more than just an annoyance, it is indeed a safety issue and i am now afraid that i may be hit on the passenger side during left hand turns. this happens every day that i drive my camry. when telling the dealer the first time of these issues he basically said get used to it. the next time i took my camry in for service and complained again about the issue they said there was a service bulletin put out by toyota about resetting the computer and they then performed this maintenance. fortunately i did not pay for this service as it did nothing to help remedy the situation. i will be taking it in for another oil change soon and complaining yet again about this issue!

Reported in: EVANSVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K75U

EQUIPMENT

rear speaker covers have crumbled and fallen into the rear speakers.

Reported in: PEARLAND TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while trying to park the vehicle with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated. the vehicle crashed into the vehicle in front of her rolled backwards and crashed into the vehicle again. the contact stated that this was the second time the acceleration failure occurred. there were no injuries. the first time the contact was able to stop the vehicle from accelerating. after the first incident toyota told the contact that her vehicle was not a part of the accelerator pedal recall. toyota inspected the vehicle, but would not respond to the contacts calls and explain what was wrong with the vehicle. the contact is unable to drive the vehicle. the failure mileage was 78500. the current mileage was 79100.

Reported in: BATAVIA OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving at 55 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle head on. the contact suffered a broken collar bone and a sprained neck and back. the passenger suffered two broken ribs and a broken collar bone. the air bags did not deploy. the manufacturer advised that the air bags did not always deploy when there was a crash. they stated that the air bags sensors would only detect a crash if the vehicle was struck at a certain angle. the contact believed the air bags to be defective and stated they he and his passenger could have been killed. the failure mileage was 23,000.

Reported in: RICHARDSON TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into gears on an intermittent basis. the contact would depress the brake pedal several times until the vehicle would shift. the dealer advised that the gear shifter was defective. the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where she was advised that the failure was caused by the brake light switch. the vehicle was repaired at the repair facility. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000 and the current mileage was approximately 60,000.

Reported in: LAKELAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF32K25U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

Reported in: LAKELAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF32K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owned a 2005 toyota camry. while driving down a hill at 25 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated up to 60 mph. the vehicle began spinning. the contact was unable to stop the unintended acceleration. the vehicle crashed into a tree but proceeded to accelerate. the contact then crashed into another vehicle. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact suffered unknown injuries.the vehicle was towed to a scrap yard. . the failure and current mileages were 83,000.

Reported in: ARLINGTON MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30K85U

POWER TRAIN

2005 toyota camry le. approximately 1 to 2 seconds after shifting into reverse, engine went into high rpm and accelerated out of garage. driver already had foot on brake pedal and braked hard leaving skid mark (from right front tire) of approximately 24 - 30 inches in length on coated garage floor. right side mirror was ripped from car. required approx. 10 feet to stop. engine did not remain at high rpm. (a/c may have been "on". engine was "cold" - i.e., 1st time started that day; however ambient temperature was in mid-upper 70's.) later that same morning, the engine again went to high rpm shortly after shifting into reverse to back out of parking space. driver was prepared and able to immediately stop car. air conditioning was not engaged this time. took car to original dealer same day. dealer states no fault codes in computer. "some" carbon build up on throttle body. performed safety check inspection. serviced/cleaned throttle body, fuel injectors, replaced transmission fluid, and cleaned/adjusted rear brakes. in the 3 days since the original incidents and service, phenomenon has not repeated. car has approx. 62kmiles and has received all warranty and regular, prescribed service at original dealer on schedule. car has had no major repairs during its history.

Reported in: MELBOURNE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K85U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph the vehicle accelerated up to 80 mph through an intersection and crashed into a vehicle. the vehicle was destroyed and three people including the contact were injured. the contact suffered injuries to the head, neck, and shoulders. during the crash the contact was denied medical attention because the officers suspected the contact was under the influence. the contact could not pass the sobriety test because the contact had a head injury. the police officers arrested the contact. the contact's blood work did not show any signs of her being under the influence. the contact was unable to stop the vehicle when the brakes were applied. the contact stated that the brakes were making a bumping sound while the vehicle was accelerating. the contact did not call the manufacturer regarding the failure. the failure mileage was 64,000.

Reported in: OAK HURST CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

EQUIPMENT

rear speaker covers are defective-i notice the holes were getting larger and touched the speaker and it fell/caved in! the pieces just fell apart like dust. these pieces fell inside and now making a crackling spark noise and if overheated cause a fire. it is over 100 degrees here in dallas texas. contact toyota and refuse to fix the $200.00 problem to fiz=x. toyota has hundreds of complaints online for the same problem since 2003. toyota was well aware of this and continued to make the exact speaker covers for 5 yrs. they place the blame on the warranty up and or contact the dealer as they deny its their fault & claims its mine. i have no children nor sit in the back of the car, this is the first time i touched the speaker and it fell in. now causing heat & sparks in the back of the car. may be hazardous & catch fire. toyota denied to fix and carelessly continued to make the same defective part after receiving numerous complaints.

Reported in: LEWISVILLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

actuators in my 2005 camry se continue to stick; thereby causing all of the passenger doors to not open the majority (90%) of the time. i reported the issue immediately to toyota corporate and the dealer (baierl toyota in cranberry, pa) because it's also a safety risk; especially since i have a 3 month year old and a 2 year old. the toyota mechanic also reported that this should not be happening and the actuators should be replaced.

Reported in: BADEN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

i owned a toyota camry for 2 years and had 2 incidents when the accelerator stuck causing me to lose control of the car. after the 1st incident i returned the vehicle to the dealer and was told nothing was wrong with vehicle. then the toyota recalls began and i contacted toyota and was told my vehicle was not part of the recall even though i was having the same problems. i requested my vehicle be checked and was told i would have to pay for all costs. after the 2nd incident i again returned the vehicle where i was told there was no mechanical or electronic problems it was an issue with pedal placement and floor mats. i sold the car back to the dealer at a considerable financial loss. i am very concerned this vehicle and others like it are back on the road. updated ivoq 08/24/10

Reported in: ST PAUL MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

EQUIPMENT

rear speaker covers have crumbled and fallen into the speakers. a call to the dealer revealed that the covers cannot be replaced. the entire rear cover must be replaced at a cost of $350+. an online research of this problem revealed many such complaints for this year, with no toyota solution. this is definitely a defect and design flaw to have to replace the entire rear cover. will pursue situation with toyota corp.

Reported in: TUSTIN CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

SEAT BELTS

problem with 2005 toyota camry passenger seat belt. the passenger seat belt gets "stuck" when trying to lock belt into latch. this results in the belt either not properly retracting or not able to extend. this happens in about 1 out of every 4 uses.

Reported in: MADISON WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

accleration failed on 2005 camry. could have been killed by cars behind me, had enough coast to get to next exit. called toyota about the repair and they said no recall, and there should be. if toyota would have fixed it, it would have been over $1500.00, so we had it towed to a repair shop and the repair was $454.00 and loss of car for 7 days. the diagnosis was the digital throttle was bad. you could push the peddel all the way to the floor with no response. imagine being out on the interstate and this happens. i only have 84,500 on this car and this happens. very concened about this on the camry. there should be a recall on this as well. diagnosis check was ran and the repair shop will be glad to provide any information you may need. just glad that i was not killed.

Reported in: WARRENVILLE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while the vehicle was parked he was able to remove the key from the ignition without shutting the engine off. the engine remained on until he put the key back into the ignition to shut it off. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 75,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: MCLEAN VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while the vehicle was idle it would shut off without warning. the contact was also driving 60 mph and the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer after a diagnostic test. the dealer found a faulty accelerator assembly which caused the vehicle to shut off. the dealer replaced the accelerator assembly and the failure had not recurred. the failure mileage was 101,000.

Reported in: DAVID CITY NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

driving down hill--popping noise and then car went to full throttle on its own ( first occurrence ) car spun in circles 5 to 7 times before crashing into a tree---car was deemed a total wreck.

Reported in: BELMONT MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30K85U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the vehicle to crash into a concrete barrier and a pool. the pool feel onto another vehicle next to the parking lot. no one was injured during the crash. a police report was filed. the contact stated the crash could have caused major damage to other if the vehicle did not crash into the pool. the failure mileage was 67,000.

Reported in: STATEN ISLAND NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

TIRES

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry with pacific coast retreaders, inc., ling long l688 tires, size p225/40/18. the tires were replacements purchased in 2007. while driving 60-65 mph the front passenger side blew out. he pulled over to the side of the road and the tire was flat. the inside wall of the tire was also cracked. he replaced the tire with a spare. he also noticed that the other three tires began to leak. after adding air to the tires several times he checked the other three tires and they also had cracks on the inside of the wall. the three tires were replaced and appeared to be brand new. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 61,000.

Reported in: WEST COVINA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K65U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while attempting to shift into reverse the contact applied the brakes and noticed that the vehicle suddenly surged forward without warning. the failure was not diagnosed. the contact also noticed that while traveling 15 mph and turning in any direction the steering wheel would continue to turn in that same direction on its own. the failure mileage was 100,000. updated 12/30/10.*lj updated 01/04/11

Reported in: PALM SPRINGS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

STEERING

Reported in: PALM SPRINGS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph when she began to hear a clicking noise coming from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where the transmission was replaced. the failure did not recur. the failure and current mileage was 80,558.

Reported in: LIVERMORE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K65U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2005 camry le, 53,000 miles. car stalled, engine died, ckeck engine light came on. results of check up. throttle control body failure. what??? why???

Reported in: CARROLLTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact could hear a squeaking noise whenever he turned the steering wheel while driving at any speed. this failure began to recur intermittently so the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, on two occasions where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the failure continued so the vehicle was taken to another authorized dealer where it was repaired. after an unknown amount of time the failure began to recur and the vehicle was again taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. the failure continues to occur. the failure mileage was 11,000 and the current mileage was 58,000.

Reported in: ISLAND HEIGHTS NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving 65 mph, a large vehicle suddenly swerved into the contacts lane. the vehicle suddenly stop abruptly due to traffic, but by the time the contact attempted to brake, it was too late and she struck the vehicle in front of her. although, she was wearing her seat belt, her head struck the steering wheel and the air bag did not deploy. a police report was filed. the driver suffered injuries to the chest, ribs and right foot. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure mileage was 68,571. updated 01/26/11*lj updated 03/23/11

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

STEERING

2005 toyota camry se (25,000 miles) having intermittent problem where the car does not recover when coming out of a turn. the steering wheel appears to bind/lock and driver has to manually turn the wheel to make the care go straight. problem seems to happen primarily when making a left onto a several lanes of traffic, not so much with sharp turns. vehicle was taken to toyota dealership for inspection and was told that steering is in proper working order. i did report another issue where a knocking/banging sound was coming from the steering column when going over uneven pavement at relatively slow speeds but dealer said this could most likely be resolved by greasing the assembly, an item that was covered by a previous tsb but since the car was over 3 years old, was no longer covered under warranty. if not repaired the, sound would get worse.

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BA32K05U

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that in hot weather the power door lock button inside would only open the driver side door and not the other doors. when he unlocked the vehicle manually it would only open one door. the button inside of the vehicle had to be pulled so that the three other doors would unlock. the dealer was informed about the failure and stated that they had to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50000. the current mileage was 53000.

Reported in: OLATHE KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact engaged the accelerator pedal and there was no power response. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and they reset a code within the computerized system under advisement of the dealer. the failure reoccured on a separate occasion and the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the throttle body assembly would be replaced when the part became available. the repair would be at the owner's expense. there was a technical service bulletin number 0187-09, issued that pertained to the defect. the failure mileage was approximately 35,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: LYNNWOOD WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while the contact was driving into her garage, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed through the center of the garage wall. the vehicle stopped when it crashed into a stock of woods. the air bags did not deploy. there were no injuries. the contact called the manufacturer who took her complaint and stated that an engineer would be in contact with her. the current and failure mileages were 48,857.

Reported in: WEBSTER CITY IA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that the brakes suddenly became stuck when she depressed the pedal to slow down; she was unable to move forward or backwards. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the front left caliper locked up; it was replaced at that time. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current and failure mileages were approximately 70,000.

Reported in: WASHINGTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

STRUCTURE

rear speaker covers (2) cracked and collapsed inward with no outside forces being applied. inquired at southbay toyota, gardena, ca as to wether this was a parts defect, as i had read many online complaints concerning this problem. i was only given a replacement cost of $65.00 plus tax.

Reported in: INGLEWOOD CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Reported in: INGLEWOOD CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact noticed that the heater was not working properly. it was on but only blew hot air at the bottom; the defroster blew outside air. when that happened, the instrument panel became cold to the touch. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that all heaters operated that way. he took the vehicle back to the dealer who later stated that the mixture value needed to be replaced. the dealer stated that the manufacturer knew about the problem but there was no remedy. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000 and the current mileage was approximately 83,000.

Reported in: RUSSELLVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K25U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

3 cases: all at low speed (4-5mph) following 90-degree turn, application of brake causes car to accelerate, over space of c. 1 year, 2 collisions. dealer "scanned system and performed health check." reported "all systems functioning properly, gas and brake pedal are secure and in correct position."

Reported in: RIDGEFIELD CT || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the driver owns a 2005 toyota camry. when the brakes were applied, the vehicle surged forward and crashed. a police report was filed. the driver was taken to the hospital via ambulance due to the injuries sustained. the vehicle was towed to an insurance lot and the contact was unsure if the vehicle was destroyed. the vehicle was not examined to determine the cause of failure and it was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were unknown.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTDBE32K253

STEERING

the steering column generates a sound similar to ice and rocks sloshing around whenever the vehicle changes position--from stop to start, or acceleration or deceleration. i have taken it to toyota dealership. was told they could not hear this sound. nothing done to repair or replace, but sound persists. the car has 48,000 miles on it now--sounds began around 35,000 miles. subsequent email to toyota.com to report problem. was referred back to dealership.

Reported in: COPPELL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

SEAT BELTS

2005 toyota camry - seat belt retractors. at about 50,000 miles, the front passenger side seat belt on my camry would occasionally partially fold over at the retractor guide on the door post. at 75,000 miles, this now happens about 1/3 to1/2 of the time and i am starting to have the same problem with the belt on the passenger side. the belt is very difficult to straighten because the gap is too narrow to use a wooden tool and a metal tool such as a screwdriver would cut the belt. i have recently found that i can lower the movable attachment point to the lowest level, fully extend and hold the belt and then move the attachment point to its highest level. so far, this has generally removed the fold. obviously, this is very inconvenient for me and is very difficult for my wife who has arthritis. i have looked on line ( http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2005/toyota/camry/seat+belt) and see that this is a common safety problem with the camry. several web sites are now selling after market new and used replacement belts with instructions for installation. i am concerned that these belts would not function to automatically tighten in an collusion. according to on line reports, dealer replacement of the belts is quite expensive.

Reported in: NEWPORT NEWS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 toyota camry. consumer states sudden unintended acceleration *tgw the consumer stated as she backed out of a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated in reverse and crashed into two unoccupied parked vehicles. the consumer stated she applied the brake and shifted into drive. the accelerator remained stuck and the vehicle then shot forward and went over a berm at the edge of the parking lot. she careened 25 feet down a steep embankment and struck a tree. the tree stopped her vehicle from rolling over for 50 more feet to the bottom of a ravine. *jb the vehicle was totaled. updated 01/20/11

Reported in: AUBURN MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30K85U

SEAT BELTS

we have a 2005 toyota camry. we purchased it this year. we have had several instances that when the driver exits the car and the seat belt starts to retract it twists and get stuck in the guide. my wife is unable to get it untwisted and has to drive it with the belt loose and useless. when she gets home i have to use some sort of tool to get it straightened out in the guide and get it to retract. this is obviously and unsafe condition and i feel a cause for a recall as i have read on line of several people having the same problem. i have been driving for many year in many models with out experiencing this problem. i has to be a design flaw. other wise it's a nice car. i hope you are able to take action on this safety issue. thanks. *ln

Reported in: INDIANAPOLIS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K05U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on jan 8, 2011 i made a 2-hour round trip on a federal highway. i used cruise control on my 2005 toyota camry at speeds between 65 & 70 miles per hour, depending on posted speeds. i thought i was safe using cruise control because 2005 models are not among vehicles recalled in recent years...as i approached my exit ramp at the end of my trip i stepped on the brakes, but the brakes did not work. not only did the brakes not work, but my car lurched forward & accelerated toward the car in front of mine, as if i had hit the "resume" feature after having hit the "cancel" feature. but i had not touched those buttons. in fact, i do not use those buttons. i use the brakes or the "on/off" button to turn off set speeds because using those features allows me to keep my eyes on the road. i prefer to use the "set" feature to engage cruise control each time rather than the "resume" choice because the "set" feature provides smoother rides than the "resume" feature. ..i barely missed striking the car in front of mine as i downshifted to slow the 2005 camry. i called the toyota dealership from which i bought the car & spoke to a manager of the service department. he told me my experience could not have happened. i took my car to the dealership & explained the problem to a different person. the manager of the service department appeared and insisted i agree to pay $100 for toyota to look at the car because the car was out of warranty. the same representative then suggested i was trying to get free service from toyota. i refused to pay for an inspection, asked to speak to his supervisor & only then did the rep relent to inspect the car without payment. the local reps reported they could not duplicate the problem & concluded the systems were operating as designed. the dealer kept the car 2 more days so an inspector traveling from dc could examine the car. the expert reached the same conclusions as local folks. i do not know if toyota has reported this incident. updated 01/31/12 *bf updated vin. updated ivoq 02/24/12

Reported in: GLEN ALLEN VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K25U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving at any speed, the contact noticed that the vehicle would suddenly stall without warning. the failure began october 2010. the dealer was notified who informed the contact that there were no related recalls. the contact did not inform the manufacturer. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the electronic accelerator. the current mileages were 106,000. the failure mileages were 100,000. updated 3/1/11 *cn updated 07/01/11

Reported in: DAVID CITY NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: DAVID CITY NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while reversing 5 mph into a residential driveway, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a garage. the contact then attempted to switch gears and the vehicle abnormally accelerated a second time. the vehicle was then stopped by her shifting the vehicle into neutral but the engine rpms were racing at abnormal levels. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they informed the contact that the failure was due to the driver side floor mat becoming stuck on the accelerator pedal. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted by mail and advised the contact that they were unable to diagnose and the failure could have been caused by the floor mats. the failure mileage was approximately 38,000. updaetd 11/16/11*lj updated 02/06/12

Reported in: CHARLESTOWN WV || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K35U

STRUCTURE:BODY

rear speaker covers are damaged. they have a degraded material which is disintegrated and its broken from edges of cover. i found that many people are having the same problem. please take a serious action against it. they cost $ 225 to replace it.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K15U

EQUIPMENT

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K15U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

my 2005 toyota camry (70,000 miles) stalled yesterday as my wife was driving the car to drop my son to school yesterday and the car stalled right in the middle of the road in busy traffic. my 8 year old son was terrified when the car simply stopped on a busy state road. as my wife was driving the car she suddenly realized that in spite of pressing the accelerator pedal the car was not accelerating and then she realized that the car had stalled. this car has been maintained with regular services at a toyota dealer. i have dropped my car at the local toyota dealer and they advised that the throttle body needs to be replaced. the cost to get this repaired is about $1200, which by no means is a small amount. after searching on the internet it looks like there are many toyota camry owners (model 04 through 06) who have had to go through this exact same problem. so it definitely looks like a widespread and not a one off issue. it needs to be investigated further. its a shame that a car company like toyota hasn't owned up this problem and recalled the cars yet. if sudden uncontrolled acceleration is a problem worth recalling the cars, isn't sudden stalling of cars equally dangerous?

Reported in: JOHNSTON RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

failure of water pump resulting in severe damage to engine, requiring replacement of engine. bf the engine overheated. updated 10/20/11

Reported in: VILANOVA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K85U

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle had continental touring tires, line size 205/65/r15 (n/a). the tires became completely worn within 10,000 miles. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the failure was caused by the vehicle being out of alignment and the tire pressure was abnormal. the contact took the vehicle to a second dealer where the contact was advised there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and the failure was within the tires. the tire manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 19,999 and the current mileage 20,080.

Reported in: PORT ORANGE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

on 1/10/11the "check engine", "trac off", and "vsc" warning lights in my 2005 toyota camry xle v-6 vehicle became activated. the mileage was 89961.service advisor [xxx] at vandergriff toyota in arlington, tx. advised that the warning lights had been activated because one of the catalytic converters was defective and would have to be replaced at a cost osf appr. $1500. to restore the two safety functions. [xxx], a customer service supv. at the toyota 800 number confirmed that the two safety functions were disabled when the warning lights were on and that they could not be restored unless the defective catalytic converter was replaced, ie, the computer could not be reset to restore the safety functions. the vehicle operates normally, but i have been deprived of the use of the " trac " and " vsc" safety functions for which i paid extra since these functions were options when i bought this vehicle new at stevinson toyota in golden, co. in 2005. it appears that a defect in the computer system has created a safety problem. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: ARVADA CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K95U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving approximately 2 mph and attempting to park ,the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. the contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle would not slow down until the vehicle was shifted into park yet the vehicle crashed into a wall in the parking lot. the contact was uninjured. the vehicle was then towed to an auto body center where the technicians were unable to diagnose the cause of the sudden acceleration. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 69,000. updated 07/08/11 *bf the consumer suffered minor injuried. 07/22/11

Reported in: RANCHO PALOS VERDES CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF32K05U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated when he stopped at a traffic light with his foot on the brakes the rpms increased excessively; he then thrust the gear into neutral. approximately four seconds later the vehicle returned to normal. the manufacturer informed him to contact another division within toyota who inspects the accelerator failure; however, they were not notified. the failure mileage was 77,000. updated 6/8/11 *cn updated 06/15/11

Reported in: FREDERICKSBURG VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

may 21, 2011 after picking up grandkids from school the car was accelerated and lost power when entering i-35 south bound. the engine light on the on the instrument panel was on also. the car had to be pulled over to the shoulder, put in park and restarted. this happened two more times before getting home. may 22, the same thing happened again, so we took the car to auto zone and have diagnostics ran. the message shown related to the throttle control being stuck and the codes were aa1, aa2 and aa3, all relating to faulty throttle control parts. may 23, called toyota to file a complaint and hopefully get assistance. we were denied assistance since our we do not maintain service through a toyota dealer and the car is 10,000 miles out of power train warranty. fowler toyota charged us $1061.00 to diagnose, and repair the electronic throttle control system. our car is a 2005, toyota camry. vin[xxx]. the problems occurred each time the accelerator was depressed. the car would just lose power and die, the engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel. car would have to be put in the park position and restarted. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: MOORE OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: MOORE OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

throttle body failure caused the car to "die" while accelerating. throttle body had to be replaced. the 2005 camry se, 4 cyl, had approx. 62,000 miles at the time.

Reported in: PA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

throttle body failure caused the car to "die" while accelerating. throttle body had to be replaced. the 2005 camry se, 4 cyl, had approx. 62,000 miles at the time.

Reported in: PA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2005 4 door toyota camry. back driver's side door in locked position and does not open at all. called gateway toyota in toms river, nj and they stated we would have to pay for repairs. this car has not been involved in an accident. online complaints from other toyota camry owners show this is a manufacturer's problem and is occurring quite often. with children in back seat this is a big problem if an emergency were to occur!

Reported in: POINT PLEASANT NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated the plastic covers for the headlights became very dull and the lights were not as bright as they were previously. the front right passenger side lights were so dim it was difficult to see them to determine if they were on or off. the manufacturer stated this was not a safety issue. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 97,000.

Reported in: YOE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K85U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle did not decelerate. the contact was unable to control the vehicle as it accelerated into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on into a vehicle. the air bags did not deploy and the contact was transported to the hospital for treatment of a head injury. the vehicle was destroyed. the dealer and the manufacturer was both notified but no assistance was offered to the contact. the failure and current mileage was 50,000.

Reported in: TEMPLE HILLS MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K65U

AIR BAGS

Reported in: TEMPLE HILLS MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K65U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

the vehicle (parked in 8th or 9th slot) was going reverse at 5 mph(towards ne) in a parking lot of an l-shaped shopping center located on nw corner of intersecting streets at which the driver having pressed on gas pedal lightly causing car unintentionally accelerated, lurching towards ne spinning twice leaving skid marks on pavement uncontrolled, hitting spare tire of jeep suv parked in same row of cars towards ne and bolting backwards to tree on parking island next row ne at which tree was uprooted falling on 3rd car parked on second slot of that row, 1992 camry ,damaging slightly front fender when tree limbs hit it; some tree limbs fell on roof of vehicle with slight damage.

Reported in: WEST PALM BEACH FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i have been an extremely safe driver for 21 years. two incidents of unintended acceleration occurred within one hour yesterday afternoon with my 2005 camry 2005 le. until this time, the car behaved and drove perfectly for 6 years. it was a dry and hot (93f) day, and the road condition was perfect in both cases. the first time was during a 30-mph cruising along a side street when the car suddenly accelerated by itself and jerked toward one side. i immediately corrected the problem by braking and steering. the second time was at a stop sign on a side street. i was waiting for the other car to pass before i could turn left when the car suddenly tried to accelerated by itself even though my foot was firmly pressing the brake. during this brief struggle between me and the car, the engine made some low, grinding noise, and the car was able to move forward twice, about 6 inches each time, despite my hard foot braking. no accident was resulted in either case. i reported these two incidents to toyota customer care immediately and was directed to a local toyota dealership for investigation. the car is currently being examined by a local dealer for potential causes. i am afraid to drive this car if the defect is not repaired.

Reported in: OVERLAND PARK KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technicians advised that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a complaint was filed. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

Reported in: TROY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

2005 toyota camry 4cyl. engine stops without warning. no error code in computer. this is a very dangerous fault since you lose all power functions. steering, brakes etc. could lead to being rear ended. *kb

Reported in: OCEAN PINES MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K85U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that gray smoke began emitting from the exhaust. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the engine would need replacing. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 124,000.

Reported in: PUEBLO CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owned a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, he noticed a burning odor. another driver noticed flames coming from under the hood on the passenger side and alerted the contact. the contact attempted to stop the vehicle, but the brakes would not respond after depressing the brake pedal continuously. the contact jumped out of the vehicle and the vehicle came to a stop when it crashed into the divider on the road. the contact sustained severe scrapes to her left foot, legs, and arms. the contact was then transported to the hospital for treatment. after being released, the contact suffered muscle spasms and was rushed back to the hospital for further treatment. the fire and police departments reported to the scene and reports were filed. the vehicle was towed to a junk yard where the insurance company inspected the vehicle and determined that the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent an inspector to determine the cause of the fire. the manufacturer stated that the cause of the fire was undetermined, but the representative stated that there was corrosion found on the air conditioner hose. the manufacturer would not supply the customer with the investigation report. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

wife was returning from work when 2005 camry decelerated from 50 mph to almost dying. when restarted, car would only drive 20 mph for the 13 mile trip home. luckily, as the car almost died, the vehicles behind were able to brake and allow her to pull into a driveway. throttle body was replaced. no "service engine" lights gave any advanced warning to the sudden loss of power.

Reported in: NEW RICHMOND IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: NEW RICHMOND IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

my 2005 camry has 53000 on it, very well maintained. was driving 25 mph on a traverse when the engine suddenly died. i tried to restart the car without success. called a towing service, however, 10 minutes later i was able to start the car and drove home. the "service engine" light remained on. at first chance i drove my car to my local mechanic who told me it was the throttle body, but suggested to bring my car to the toyota dealer because he had seen so many of camry throttle malfunctions that he thought there might be a recall. i took his advice, brought it to the dealer who confirmed that my throttle body was bad and needed replacing. however he told me that he could not guarantee that the "service engine" light would not go off unless i had an engine flush and a full tune-up. this did not sit well with me, so i declined the services. i paid him $100 as a diagnostic fee. when he went to get my car, the engine would not turn on at all. i called a towing company who took it back to my mechanic. he replaced the throttle and reset the service light. the car is now running, but because of my mechanic's statement and many similar throttle complaints recorded on the internet, i strongly feel that the throttle issue should be investigated. *kb

Reported in: NEW YORK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: NEW YORK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

my 2005 toyota camry is leaking coolant. i discovered there has been a long term problem with stripped engine bolts in toyotas, resulting in leaking coolant and the need to replace the engine block. this has happened in 2002-2006 camrys and highlanders causing widespread complaints but no action from toyota. they made a defective product and refuse to acknowledge it, putting the burden back on the consumer. it's time toyota stepped up and recalled these cars, made the fix and acknowledged their error.

Reported in: FAIRFIELD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K05U

STEERING

there is a clunk, pop, or knock type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. there is a tsb issued about this and toyota refuses to fix it,said the warranty is off. the introduction, warranty information, parts information, and repair procedure sections have been updated to reflect removal, lubrication, and reinstallation of the steering intermediate shaft instead of replacement. applicable warranty ¿� this repair is covered under the toyota comprehensive warranty. this warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle¿�s in-service date. ¿� warranty application *tt

Reported in: DOVER DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that there was a cluncking sound coming from the steering area. the dealer diagnosed that the steering column would need to be replaced. the manufacturer denied any assistance with repair to the defect. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 46,000.

Reported in: STATEN ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact was pulling into a parking space when the vehicle accelerated and crashed into the door of a store. the contact stated the failure occurred before in a similar situation, but the vehicle was not involved in a crash. the contact was concerned that this was a safety issue. the vehicle was towed to a collision repair shop where it had not been inspected. the failure and current mileage was 50,000. updated 11/29/11 *cn updated 12/07/11

Reported in: FOREST HILLS NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K15U

SEAT BELTS

the driver's side seatbealt does not function, restrain, or retract!! the seatbelt has been a constant defect. it has never retracted properly in the door. most of if ends up shut in the door because it hangs out so far! now it is a huge problem because it is stuck halfway out and does not reach the fastener. it will not budge. consequently, i have had to drive to work without a seatbelt. it is useless. i do not feel safe letting anyone else drive it. i was told by toyota corporation that i will be charged $97 just for a dealer to look at it ("diagnose it") and then up to $200-300 to repair it. the two people i spoke with from the toyota corporation tried to wash their hands of the issue by saying, "it is the dealerships' responsibility. we can not do anything about it. we are just the name. " however, after much research, i discovered that this is a highly prolific problem with the 2005 camry by the number of complaints online and through car safety forums (and on this site). does someone have to be killed or injured before toyota corporation acknowledges it is their responsibility and it is a defect- and that it should be recalled? *tt

Reported in: COWETA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

STEERING

my power steering column has a leak. it was found by the dealership--conveniently one year out of warranty--the column costs $1100-1300 to fix. i have uncovered many postings online of toyota owners with power steering column problems -- many -- and i think that this may indicate a serious problem that has gone unchecked.

Reported in: CONCORD NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

SUSPENSION

front lower control arms.

Reported in: TEWKSBURY MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was pulling into a parking spot in front of a friend's townhouse when the car suddenly accelerated. i was able to stop the car by putting both feet on the brake. the car stopped about one foot before crashing into the front wall of the townhouse. although i have not experienced the problem since this incident, i am now somewhat afraid to drive the car now, nor do i feel right about selling the car.

Reported in: LAKE OSWEGO OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

SEAT BELTS

front passenger side seat belt will not retract rendering it totally useless. if the federal government/states mandate seat belts then it should mandate that dealerships replace defective seat belts. it amazes me that the government has not forced the car companies to issue a recall for this serious problem.

Reported in: TOPSHAM ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K55U

STEERING

when driving on highway, there was some noise coming from the engine compartment, and suddenly i lost power steering and lights flashed on the front panel. i managed hard to pull off the vehicle from the highway, it was so hard make turns to the ramp. the engine temperature started to fluctuate. there was little smoking come out, i had to stop there. it was turned out there was a belt fell out and my alternator eventually died. my car is 4-cylinder, not 6.

Reported in: TOWSON MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: TOWSON MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: TOWSON MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my vehicle was idling in my driveway when it caught on fire, mechanic stated it was a defective fuel injector.

Reported in: BOYNTON BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my vehicle was idling in my driveway when it caught on fire, mechanic stated it was a defective fuel injector.

Reported in: BOYNTON BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

STEERING

toyota dealer completed a 90,000 mile check and reported a leak on the rack and pinion with no other damage to the area. dealer quoted approximately $1900 to repair. a independent mechanic replaced the rack and pinion and completed the alignment for approximately $900.

Reported in: UNIVERSAL CITY TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i stopped my car at my mailbox at the foot of my 45% incline short driveway and put it in park with the engine running. after getting out to get my mail, i re-entered the car, put the car in drive, and touched the accelerator. the car engine "roared" more loudly than i had ever heard and lunged forward uphill towards my brick home. i slammed the brake pedal one time as hard as i could and the car stopped. i had not expected it to stop. there was no collision, but thank god i did not kill or injure some innocent person or myself. i now refuse to drive the car, which is a real problem for me and my family. i understand your agency has failed to force toyota to include the 2005 model in your recall to install new braking system override. this is unconscionable. *kb

Reported in: MADISON MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: MADISON MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: MADISON MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC

Reported in: MADISON MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS

on numerous occasions since purchasing the vehicle the seat belt assemblies do not retract correctly/at all nor does it provide tension for safe operation of the vehicle while the driver/passenger are buckled in. as manufacturers are required to ensure the proper operation of safety equipment within the vehicles produced operate correctly from the factory, it would only seem logical that there would be a period that warranty of such safety equipment would be required. there is a requirement for rust thru warranty on the body for 10-years, why is there not a similar requirement to keep us safe and find recourse to correct deficiencies that i am reporting. why does it require a death or several to force national highway safety into action???

Reported in: BATTLE CREEK MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

apparently in this vehicle when the oxygen sensors fail they also cause a fault in the vehicle's traction and stability control which disables the system. we have repeatedly replaced the oxygen sensors only in an effort to restore the traction control systems for the sake of safety. there is little sense in tying safety systems to emissions control systems and the repair shop says this is a common problem. it is unfair to have to pay $600 to replace oxygen sensors in order to restore a safety system ...and the oxygen sensors fail repeatedly.

Reported in: EARLYSVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

2005 toyota camry. consumer express discontent with vehicle repairs and request reimbursement *tgw the consumer stated the intermediate steering shaft was replaced, because there was a noise emanating from the vehicle, when the consumer turned the steering wheel. the consumer stated the part failed with only 33,103 miles on the vehicle.

Reported in: FARMINGDALE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K15U

STEERING

hear and feel "clunking" or "knocking" noise when turning steering wheel left or right. *kb

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

AIR BAGS

my 2005 toyota camry le was traveling at roughly 35 mph when it crashed into the rear end of a jeep cherokee. the accident was a head on collision, which totaled the camry. the airbags for the camry did not deploy. the entire front end of the camry, including the bumper was destroyed. damages extended to the frame and all front end parts. i have pictures of the damage if needed. i spoke with toyota and filed a complaint, but their response was less than satisfactory. they stated that there was not enough damage to the bumper to cause the airbag to deploy, and told me that there are only specific situations in which the airbags deploy. my position is that this was a direct head on collision that destroyed my 2005 camry; their was front end frame damage, and every front end part from head light to head light was destroyed in the accident. my daughter was hurt in the accident, and this would not have happened if the air bag had deployed as advertised by toyota.

Reported in: REYNOLDSBURG OH || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated the drivers side window failed to close while driving in the rain. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who located the failure within the door power switch and replaced it. the manufacturer denied assistance with the repair. the failure mileage was 71,000 and the current mileage was 73,000.

Reported in: WEST CALDWELL NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that immediately after having the vehicle repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v539000 (engine and engine cooling), she was informed that the power steering shaft was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 125,000. updated 02/27/12 *bf

Reported in: CLINTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BA32KX5U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact received notifications of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v539000 (engine and engine cooling) and took the vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs. the dealer stated to the contact that the crank shaft pulley was not defective. the contact however stated that he had experienced problems with the power steering, as stated in the recall. the dealer suggested to the contact to replace the power steering pump. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the denial of recall repairs and the manufacturer advised the contact that they would have to stand by the decision of the technicians at the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 180,000.

Reported in: STOCKTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BA30K95U

AIR BAGS

i was entering my parking spot. i was coming to a halt when suddenly the vehicle bolted forward at full acceleration, jumped the curb, sped across the grass, and crashed into a tree. the airbags did not deploy. i sustained neck and rib injuries. toyota has the vehicle and will shortly send me the results of the edr data analysis. *js

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF32K15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF32K15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. while traveling 30 mph the contact attempted to accelerate and noticed that the vehicle shut off without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the throttle body was replaced. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileage was 60,000.

Reported in: BATON ROUGE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K75U

TIRES

purchased 4 mastercraft glaciergrip tires 12/11/10. drove 2451 miles and had regular tires put back on 3/17/11. put mastercraft tires back on 11/17/11 and drove 134 miles when left front tire blew out. i was on i-81 south and had to drive on the tire to get off the highway. i was told be the dealer they would have to send the tire back to the company. they told me they would have to charge me for a replacement tire until he heard from the company. they never called me back. five weeks later i called, for the third time, and was told it was denied. i drove on the tires another 2891 miles and the right front tire blew out. i went back to the dealer and they took that tire to send back to the company and asked if they could pull the back two tires to look at them. i said okay and i was told they were fine. i went directly to another tire installer, 8 miles away, to get the tires off and put the regular tires back on the car. when the installer pulled the left rear tire off, the same one that was just inspected, there was a huge bubble on it. he told me the tire was defective. i took it back to the dealer where i purchased the tires and was told they would have to send that tire back to the company as well. it's over two weeks and i have not been contacted.

Reported in: CLARKS SUMMIT PW || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K75U

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while turning left at 2 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact�s driver�s side. the side curtain air bags on the driver�s side did not deploy. there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to an independent body shop where the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure and current mileages were 114,000.

Reported in: HENRYETTA NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTDBF30K350

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

car was parked in driveway. the key was removed from ignition. the car drifted down the driveway in reverse into a tree, causing approximately $7000 in damage to car. testing of the car later revealed that the key could be removed from ignition when the car was not in park. toyota is currently investigating. *js the consumer stated the vehicle was inspected and later returned to him. he assumed the vehicle had been repaired. there was no mention of the inspection or what had been done to his vehicle. on may 27th, the consumer's wife was driving and she noticed the vehicle suddenly downshifted into second gear. the consumer checked the vehicle and noticed the ignition and transmission problem occurred again. the consumer received a letter outlining the problem was due to spilled soda that caused the ignition interlock system to stick. updated ivoq 07/03/12

Reported in: VILLANOVA PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K85U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: VILLANOVA PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K85U

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

the electric driver side mirror quit operating. it first quit moving up and down and now it will not move side to side. appears to be a short from an electrical defect.

Reported in: BREA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBE32K253

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the electric driver side mirror quit operating. it first quit moving up and down and now it will not move side to side. appears to be a short from an electrical defect.

Reported in: BREA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBE32K253

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

2005 toyota camry. consumer sent additional correspondence related to transmission and driver side window issues. note consumer has previous correspondence in the system under odi 10186844 *tgw the consumer stated while test driving the vehicle with the technician, the transmission hesitated on acceleration and slipped a few times. after waiting for the vehicle for about 45 minutes, the technician could not find anything wrong. *jb

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

AIR BAGS

i was traveling approximately 65mph behind another vehicle. a bed flew out of a trailer in front of the vehicle i was behind, causing the driver to slam on the brakes; i also slammed on the brakes, but was not able to avoid a collision. the car in front of me also had a bike rack attached to the bumper, i hit the car with no time to fully stop. my car was completely; and the air bags did not deploy. myself, along with three passengers in my car suffered minor to moderate injuries.

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated the that while attempting to reverse in rainy weather conditions, the gear would not shift into reverse. the contact placed the gear into drive with the brakes depressed to release the gear shifter and the vehicle suddenly accelerated rapidly. the contact had to crash the vehicle into an electrical box to bring the vehicle to a stop. the contact received injuries to the leg. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure and the current mileage was 35,000.

Reported in: GAITHERSBURG MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that white smoke emitted from the exhaust pipe upon starting. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the engine was leaking oil. the contact was also informed that the entire engine would be destroyed within a few months if it were not repaired. the vehicle was then taken to an independent repair shop on three occasions where various repairs were performed. the failure continued. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 113,770.

Reported in: ROSEMEAD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

STRUCTURE:BODY

i purchased this vehicle new in 2005, and i am the primary driver of this vehicle. while driving to the store i smelled something burning, when i pulled into the parking lot of the store i saw a lot of smoke coming from the front passenger door. i immediately stopped the car and smoke started filling the cabin of the car. i instructed my 11 year old son who was sitting the front passenger seat to open the door and exit the car. when he opened the door flames started coming out of the door latch area. i turned the ignition off and ran to the passenger side door and poured a bottle of water on the latch area on the door. the fire went out for a second then reignited. i then realized that it was an electrical fire and disconnected the batteries positive cable. i then ripped the door panel off and poured more water down the inside of the door putting the fire out. after insuring that the fire was out i found the fuse that supplied the power to the passenger door and pulled it, i then reconnected the battery cable back and started the car. the passenger door would not latch closed. so i tied a rope to the inside door handle to hold it closed so i could drive it home. no one was injured during this incident.

Reported in: PINEVILLE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBE32K153

SERVICE BRAKES

pulling into parking space at dept store, vehicle accelerated, took both feet on brake pedal to hold car, shifted into neutral, tach jumped very high, then vehicle returned to normal idle. myself and my son where in car. *js

Reported in: HUSTONVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2005 toyota camry. consumer states problems with obtaining vehicle recall repairs *tgw the consumer was informed she would need to present a bill of sale for the vehicle, because there was no record of her purchasing the vehicle. *jb

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBF32K550

EQUIPMENT

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry with a 2009 toyota towing hitch kit. the contact stated that the front passenger side tire was raised by the jack in order to change a flat tire. the jack bent abnormally, causing the vehicle to fall abruptly. the contact stated it was the first time she used the jack. the dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the jack may have been installed incorrectly. the technician offered to replace the jack with another one of the exact model. the jack was not replaced. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was not available.

Reported in: ALLENTOWN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

while driving my 05 toyota camry(which has 51k miles on it) in the morning to work, my car at first wasn't giving any gas into the engine and it wouldn't start. my co-workers were able to jump start my car and i was able to drive to the dealership after going to auto-zone and a local body shop who were unsure of the issue. the dealership told me after the diagnosis, the throttle body needs to be replaced due to it being "faulty" and clogs up due to moisture getting into the valves. the total cost for the part itself + labor and taxes totaled 1155.99! up until now, i haven't had any issue with the car except this. this is a serious issue if it does not get resolved. what would happen if i was on a highway driving at the speed limits? what would happen if this stalled on a busy intersection? please talk to toyota about this issue!

Reported in: TUSCON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS

the driver's seat belt stopped retracting and does not have the "g" force necessary to protect from hitting the steering wheel in case of an accident. i had the belt untangled while receiving maintenance at the dealership in june, but in 2 days the belt twisted up again and still does not retract. i tried to discuss the situation with the dealership, and they told me i would have to pay about $350.00 to get the unit replaced. since this defect affects my safety and carries a high potential for a fatality (not to mention driving illegally with a loose belt), i feel toyota should recall this incident and replace defective seat belts at no charge. i have seen several websites with similar complaints at automobile.com, arfc.org, and car complaints.com. there's a 10 year rust-thru warranty on the body, why shouldn't there be a similar warranty that affects our very safety? does it take a fatality to get any recourse? your feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle began to accelerate independently. the vehicle did not respond as the contact applied extreme pressure to the brakes and eventually crashed into another vehicle. the driver of the second vehicle was injured. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where they were unable to replicate the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the vin and failure mileage was unavailable.

Reported in: ARLINGTON VA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that she attempted to close the front driver side window and it began to open and close independently. after several weeks of the malfunction, the window would open independently as the vehicle was started. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the front driver side window's master power switch was replaced however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed of a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v491000 (visibility:power window devices and controls) but was also advised that her vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 75,000. updated 1/15/13 *cn updated 1/29/2013 *js

Reported in: WEST ROXBURY MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K05U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

defective throttle body...found out this is common with camry. over 1,000 to replace. outrageous for a car with 43k miles and original owner. thos should be a recall item by toyota.

Reported in: BELMONT MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

defective throttle body...found out this is common with camry. over 1,000 to replace. outrageous for a car with 43k miles and original owner. thos should be a recall item by toyota.

Reported in: BELMONT MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i purchased the vehicle and noticed that it had a few steering issues. took it to a mechanic and had them replace the front tie rod end and was still noticing the click/clunk in the steering as i would turn. i then took it to toyota to have recalls performed that had not been done by the prior owner and mentioned this to them. they said that it was very minor but that it was the intermediate steering shaft and i didn't need to worry about it. they performed the recalls. i have researched online and found numerous complaints about this part failing and most all agree that the unit is faulty and some have been told this by their toyota mechanics. i also found where the recall on prius and corolla's were for the same thing. i tend to believe that the recall may need to be extended to other toyota models including the camry. i seriously am concerned about my safety however have been told that the problem is minor.

Reported in: ELWOOD UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K35U

ENGINE

at 60667 miles, car diagnosed with oil pan and water pump leakage. cost of repair approximately $900 at toyota dealership. car has been garage kept and maintained at recommended intervals with no previous problems. while toyota had a massive recall for defective water pumps and with no apparent mileage limit and for years as far back as 2001 models, the 2005 base camry did not receive a recall even though the water pump leakage in this model year is obviously an issue.

Reported in: GLEN ELLYN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated the gear shifter was placed into park and the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. the vehicle then jumped the curb and crashed into a nearby concrete lamp pole. a police report was not filed. there was no personal injury. the vehicle was driven from the scene. the manufacturer was notified of the unintended acceleration. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection who informed that the throttle pedal functioned as designed. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. ..updated 03/18/13 *bf updated 05/08/2013 *js

Reported in: PEARLAND TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

SERVICE BRAKES

car stopped to allow garage gate to raise/open at which time the car, which was initially in park, was put in drive with foot on brake - car then went completely out of control at a significant speed crashing into a cement pillar which is what stopped the car - the pillar. the airbags were deployed, the car was totaled as designated by the insurance company.an attempt was made to stop the car with the emergency brake to no avail. injuries of 3 passengers are very significant - 8 broken ribs of one passenger, 2 broken legs and removal of spleen to another passenger and the driver suffered a compound fracture of ankle. recovery and rehabilitation are still pending and one passenger may not recover.

Reported in: SILVER SPRING MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K85U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: SILVER SPRING MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K85U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the accelerator pedal seized without warning. the contact was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body and the accelerator pedal sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 80,000. updated 5/9/13 *cn updated 06/05/2013 *js

Reported in: BEAR DE || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE30K65U

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

i pulled out of the driveway with my 91 yr grandmother.the engine shut off at the first stop light in traffic.i restarted the engine,slightly pushed on the gas pedal.the engine revved high on its own,the car violently shot forward, i managed to turn the corner then the engine died.a motorist pulled over and helped me push the car into a nearby school parking lot.after a few minutes i restated the car and it revved up itself ,accelerated too fast and died.i had to call a tow truck to take it home and again on monday to the repair shop.the mechanic determined it was a defective throttle body,it had frozen in a wide open position,not responding to the gas pedal..the solution was a brand new throttle body,part cost was well over $900 dollars.i still have the defective throttle body,the plate is still frozen in an open position.my grandmother was well frightened.there was no police report. i believe this was a very dangerous design flaw and hope toyota will reimburse me.

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that the driver was stopped with the brake pedal depressed when the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a residential garage door. the driver sustained injuries to the back and a rear passenger sustained additional injuries to the left hand, which was originally sprained. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that an engineer would be sent to further inspect the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Reported in: FRUITLAND PARK FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K55U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while operating vehicle on mass. turnpike, accelerator pedal suddenly became unresponsive. check engine light illuminated and vehicle began to decelerate rapidly. operator narrowly avoided serious accident during unintended deceleration. problem was diagnosed as a defective throttle body. component design is deficient as a failure results in operator loosing ability maintain safe speed. component design should provide for minimal function in the event of a failure. current design does not. recommend toyota recall all affected vehicles and replace defective design.

Reported in: ORANGE CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reported in: ORANGE CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that she was attempting to reverse out of parking space when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a building. the contact mentioned that after the crash, the vehicle accelerated forward and almost crashed into another building. a police report was filed and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 75,000. ..updated 07-05-13 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle came to a stop when it hit a waterpipe.the manufacturer stated the floor mat was the cause of the sudden acceleration. updated 07/10/2013 *js

Reported in: BRUNSWICK GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the accelerator pedal dropped to the floor board when it was depressed lightly. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated the throttle control assembly would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 104,000. ....updated 06/24/13 *bf the consumer has since traded the vehicle. updated 06/27/13

Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

STEERING

at inspection, the power steering unit was leaking and was very low on fluid. this seems to be a known problem, but both toyota and the dealer claim there has never been a recall? yet i found on the net that there was a recall. as usual toyota is trying to get out of fixing a known problem until someone is killed!

Reported in: JEFFERSON CITY MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

car feels like its going to flip over when driving past 60. had to have brakes changed twice. car has accelerated while driving at least twice in a two year span when driving over 60 miles per hour. biggest problems are the wheels which make the car ride seem unstable but only got tires rotated once; however, vehicle seems to run lop-sided?

Reported in: RANDALLSTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K65U

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: RANDALLSTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K65U

WHEELS

Reported in: RANDALLSTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K65U

SEAT BELTS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that the front passenger side seat belt failed to retract. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic and repaired. the contact mentioned that after it was repaired, the failure occurred on numerous occasions; however; the failure continued to occur. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000. the current mileage was 55,000.

Reported in: LINCOLNTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

TIRES

i have a 2005 toyota camry le, i bought goodyear assurance tires back in may 2010 as a set of 4 tires. these tires have a manufacturer warranty of 80000 miles though after driving for about 35000 miles the tire tread depth came down to below 2/32nd and the dealer denied taking the car out of dealership without a replacement or an assurance of immediate replacement. i had to replace the tire within 2 hrs after coming out of dealership as they didn't have a ready available tire from non-goodyear brand. i am wondering how this tires got down to such a low tread depth so soon? i mostly drive in the city and only few time highway that too not more than 300 miles. this certainly is the worst tires. goodyear denied providing the warranty coverage as to do so i have to take the vehicle to their authorized shop and the dealership is not one of their authorized shop, which is surprising. since dealer told me to replace the tire immediately, my first priority was to get new tires and with such worst experience with goodyear, i didn't wanted them again. and they will not accept their tire for warranty if they are not on the wheel. very ridiculous rules that puts greedy profit before safety! my dealer also found this odd. i want money back for almost half of the total mileage promised by goodyear but they are too corrupt and so they have nhtsa also on their side to bring anything against them.

Reported in: GRANDVILLE MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

my car is 88000 miles, its 2005 toyota camry standard automatic transmission. one fine day, when driving on the highway, i got an engine light check. i couldn't stop on the road, so took an exit and when i slowed down while on the exit ramp the engine stopped suddenly. i though its one off incident and start it again and started driving, but at the next immediate signal light, i had to stop for the red light and the engine stopped again. i got it towed to the nearest car mechanic, they said, it's the engine locked problem and it needs to be replaced. i wanted to get a second opinion and got it towed to another mechanic, he told the same, engine locked. if i were to take it to the dealer shop they would take exorbitant amount of money to just figure out the problem. i am extremely pissed that toyota camry engine would fail for 88,000 miles. tr

Reported in: ASHBURN VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K45U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the check engine warning light illuminated and then the vehicle would not respond to acceleration attempts. the engine was turned off and upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the throttle sensor would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Reported in: GREENSBORO NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

STRUCTURE:BODY

my wife was dropping my daughter to school bus stop and when she went o get the letters in our gated community mail.box , she was about to stop in the parking space when the car accelerate by it self,causing her injury and car and property damages. she says she couldn't control the car and the car hit the curb damaging the bottom of the car,the hood, front bumper, fender,passenger headlight ,and radiator and condenser and also the windshield. the car airbag didn't come out at any time. causing her injury in her head and shoulder.

Reported in: PEMBROKE PINES FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: PEMBROKE PINES FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

AIR BAGS

Reported in: PEMBROKE PINES FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owned a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while parking, the accelerator pedal became stuck, causing the vehicle to crash through a guardrail and land on its roof. the contact did not sustain any injuries and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but they were unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 95,000. updated 12/17/13*lj

Reported in: WEST LINN OR || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

SEAT BELTS

i have a 2005 toyota camry. i have had many instances (more than 50% of the time when i drive the car) that the seat belt twists and gets stuck in the guide. it is not easy to un-twist it and i have to drive it with the belt loose. it takes some time to get it straightened out in the guide and get it to retract. this is obviously an unsafe condition and i feel there should be a recall.

Reported in: FREMONT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

SERVICE BRAKES

ever since this car was purchased it has been affected by a super sensitive anti-lock braking system. when routinely braking over a pothole or small road disturbance, the anti-lock braking system is triggered. this in turn causes car to roll much further than it is suppose to. i have repeatedly taken to dealer through the years and they could not locate what is causing the problem. the brake pads and discs are all fine, the car is already around 9 years old and only has 37k miles on it because we have always been afraid to drive the car extensively because of this issue.

Reported in: STATEN ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

STEERING

car makes a clunk sound when turning steering wheel or when you go over bumps. the intermediate steering shaft is not good. that is a common problem on 2002-2006 toyota camrys.

Reported in: MOUNT VERNON NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBF30K850

SERVICE BRAKES

car accelerated from stop at atm .car would not stop. hit two parked cars.

Reported in: TUSTIN CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

car accelerated from stop at atm .car would not stop. hit two parked cars.

Reported in: TUSTIN CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K35U

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

november 9th 2013 - as i pulled into a parking space with my foot on the brake, the car took off like a rocket and hit a small tree. when i put the car in reverse, again with my foot on the brake, it shot backward into a parked car. november 25th 2013 - again, pulling into a parking spot with my foot on the brake, the car shot forward, this time, it went right into a brick wall. approximately 40 bricks rained down on the hood of the vehicle, the front end is smashed in, but this time, i had a passenger that was injured and kept overnight in the hospital. the airbags never deployed. the police that responded were shocked.

Reported in: CLIFTON NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: CLIFTON NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

AIR BAGS

Reported in: CLIFTON NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that the vehicle was sitting idle when another vehicle crashed into the rear driver�s side of the vehicle. the contact�s vehicle was thrown forward, causing the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle and into a wall. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained neck and head injuries and was transported to the hospital. a police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. there were no further injuries. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the incident. the failure mileage was 205,000. updated 02/19/14*lj the consumer stated that the vehicle would intermittently not be able to shift out of park. updated 2/20/2013 *js

Reported in: FONTANA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: FONTANA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

AIR BAGS

[xxx] was stopped at an exit ramp on a freeway in his 2005 camry. he was rear ended by another vehicle at approximately 55-60 mph, causing [xxx] car to hit a guard rail. both cars were totaled and sustained major damage. [xxx] air bags did not deploy, despite the fact his vehicle sustained large impacts to both the front and back of his car. [xxx] hit his head and sustained head injuries (in addition to other injuries) as a result of the impact and failure of the air bags to deploy. i am submitting this form on behalf of [xxx] as his attorney. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: GLENDORA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K65U

AIR BAGS

the passenger airbag stays off for a smaller adult in the passenger seat. (~95lbs). according to the service department at the toyota dealership, this is normal, and that the adult may need to put on weight. i do not believe that the passenger airbag indicator should turn on and off intermittently, or stay off with an adult seated in the passenger seat. the passenger is seated correctly. problem continues to persist for adults under 95lbs. the incident was reported to the dealership as well as toyota. apparently, toyota now has a tsb out - tsb el005-05 to correct this safety issue. however, since the vehicle is out of warranty and there has been no recall, the issue has not been addressed in the vehicle.

Reported in: FREMONT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K95U

SUSPENSION

a consistent grinding/knocking/clunking sound started coming from the steering wheel while steering at low speeds (0-30 mph). also, the steering wheel felt looser than normal at all speeds (0-65mph). the service adviser at the dealership informed me that this was a common issue with a 2005 toyota camry, and that the intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. however, since the vehicle was out of warranty, i had to cover the ~$660 cost. a google search reveals several similar issues with other late model camrys. toyota has a tsb t-sb-0296-08 to "grease" the steering shaft for the noise. however, both the dealership, as well as a google search revealed that the grease fix would be temporary, and does not last. the dealership also informed me that the newer replacement steering shafts are better designed, are completely sealed, and cannot be greased. since a tsb is out, it looks like toyota is aware of this safety issue. however, no recall has been made.

Reported in: FREMONT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K95U

STEERING

Reported in: FREMONT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF30K95U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was backing up on grass when the car accelerated backwards. i panicked because i thought i had my foot on the brake and then i was confused reaching for the brake pedal and then gas pedal. my foot was going back and forth. i slammed on the brake to stop but hit a fence pole destroyed bumper. the car seemed to be moving on its own and i may have hit the gas pedal by accident then slammed on the brake. no one was hurt but shook up. it happened again on december 18, 2013. i was backing up again in wal-marts parking lot and for some reason it accelerated again and i remember saying not again. that time i know my right foot was not on the gas pedal at all. i panicked again and slammed on the brake hitting another vehicle behind me. this car jerks a lot and it had accelerated going forward twice, once in a parking garage and damaged my front bumper, then again i almost went over the rail road tracks parking by a business. i do not feel safe in this car. toyota is investigating my claim no.[xxx]. investigator will look at my car next week. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Reported in: METAIRIE LA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

SUSPENSION

when i took my car for a test ride at dealer i noticed that the wheel shook and told the salesman it needed to be fixed if i purchased the car, he was certain it was just a tire balancing issue and it wouldn't cost much to fix. the next day i took the car to less schwab who could not figure out what could possible be wrong so we put new tires on, still shook, then had wheels balanced and aligned several times in first week of having car, then replaced motor mounts, then struts, still shook, then replaced brake pads, rotors, yup still shakes. i took it back to the dealer and they still swear it's just a balancing issue so they balanced the tires, car still shakes violently. i have now owned this car for 1 yr and tried everything possible, now i find out it may be the intermediate shaft. i do not feel safe in this car i have two small children and i'm afraid this issue may cause an accident.

Reported in: JEERSON OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: JEERSON OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

STEERING

Reported in: JEERSON OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K05U

SUSPENSION

2005 toyota camry. consumer writes in regards to hearing noise from rear drivers side of vehicle and dealership mechanic repaired broken strut but noise continued. *smd when the consumer returned to the dealer, and inspection was performed, where it was determined the strut was broken. the consumer continued to hear the noise, so he returned to the dealer, where the vehicle was inspected again. the consumer was informed the noise was coming from the steering column intermediate shaft. the consumer did not believe the noise was coming from the intermediate shaft.

Reported in: AMHERST NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF32K95U

STEERING

Reported in: AMHERST NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF32K95U

ENGINE

2005 toyota camry. consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine being defective. *smd the check engine light illuminated. a diagnosis revealed water was in the engine and it would need to be replaced at a cost of $1,858.33 the consumer was informed, the heads could not be removed, because of an engine defect. the screws on the manifold or heads were coming loose and that's how water entered the engine, and the head gasket had blown. the consumer stated about a month ago, she started having problems with the vehicle. she was informed the ignition needed to be replaced. also, the water pump, and alternator were replaced. the air compressor and heater sensor element failed. *jb updated 05/12/14. *jb

Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBE30K853

EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBE30K853

VISIBILITY

Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBE30K853

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBE30K853

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBE30K853

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

backing out of a parking spot at wal-mart car surged and i had to slam on the brake. my foot was on the brake when backing up and i turned around to go forward when car was still backing up so i slammed on the brake. of course i panicked and could not understand what was happening. the car was moving backward and my foot was not on the gas. this was the second time the same thing happened in october while backing up. it also had surge forward before after going back and forth out of a parking space. i still have the dent on the front bumper.

Reported in: METAIRIE LA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K75U

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated he heard a knocking sound coming from the steering column. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer stated the entire steering column would need to be replaced. the manufacture was not alerted of the failure. the failure mileage was 45,000. the current mileage was 76,207.

Reported in: WATERTOWN MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32KX5U

VISIBILITY/WIPER

during rain the wipers suddenly stop working. the happens only occasionally. they can work for hours and suddenly stop. happens at any setting (intermittent, slow or fast). then at a later time usually some minutes later they will start working again. checked all connections and motor. electrical tests of the system show no problems. replaced entire switch assembly on the steering column with toyota part, in dec 2013. today, march 28, 2014 the problem returned again. since this occurs unexpectedly while driving in the rain, it seems to represent a serious safety issue. i think toyota needs to examine this problem.

Reported in: MORGANZA MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K55U

POWER TRAIN

i had parked in a parking space and was going to open my drivers door to get out. i had my keys in my hand and was reaching over to get my purse. i suddenly realized i was not in my parking place and had rolled backwards (lot was on a slope) and had hit the restaurants garbage can. i discovered at that point that my car was not in park and the ignition was turned off. in further checking i now know i can remove my car keys at anytime. engine running or turned off, car in park or not. it does not matter. i can be driving down the road and remove my keys.the safety factor of keys not coming out of the ignition unless the car is in park and turned off is not there. date of incident is approximate but i can verify if needed with the insurance company as the restaurant put in a claim for the dent on their garbage can.

Reported in: VILLA PARK IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K84U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: VILLA PARK IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE32K84U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000. updated 06/17/14*lj

Reported in: PARMA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30KX5U

AIR BAGS

seatbelt light came on indicating that the seat belts and airbags will not work if there is a crash. there has been no crash or incident up to this point. is there a recall for this type of emergency?

Reported in: ROCKVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K95U

SEAT BELTS

Reported in: ROCKVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K95U

SEAT BELTS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, the contact crashed into a deer. upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. the contact also stated that the seat belt failed to properly restrain her during the crash. the contact sustained a broken back. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the vehicle was functioning properly and the air bag should not have deployed because it was not near the sensor. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Reported in: ROCKY MOUNT VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30KX5U

AIR BAGS

Reported in: ROCKY MOUNT VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BF30KX5U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. the contact stated that while entering a parking space at unknown speeds, she shifted into drive from reverse and the vehicle erroneously accelerated. the contact went over two concrete barriers and crashed into a ravine. there were no injuries. the vehicle was completely destroyed. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: RUSSELL KY || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS

my 2005 toyota camry has caused me a lot of frustration soon after i bought it. the dealers have offered to replace it at a high cost (for me at least). having read numerous reports this appears to be a defective design and should be repaired gratis. it takes me a lot of time to unstick it as i won't let anyone ride without it operating properly. it twists or folds under towards the rear of the slot and as you are pulling it out to put it on it jams in there hard. please tell me a company with the reputation (for the most part) like toyota can take care of it's customers saddled with defective parts without charging an arm and a leg for something that is toyota's fault. please don't make this the last toyota i buy. that ford fusion is looking better and better. -b-

Reported in: APACHE JUNCTION AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K15U

ENGINE

engine oil consumption i have this issue since 2 yrs ago, i would like to expres this to anothers toyota owner , i looking for help and possible to get an official recall from toyota , thank you.

Reported in: HUTTO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BF1FK5DU

POWER TRAIN

while the car was in park, before turning off, it accelerated rapidly out of control. driver was not immediately able to stop. a concrete slab and fence were crashed by the out of control automobile

Reported in: LEONIA NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE3OK95U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while the car was in park, before turning off, it accelerated rapidly out of control. driver was not immediately able to stop. a concrete slab and fence were crashed by the out of control automobile

Reported in: LEONIA NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE3OK95U

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

while the car was in park, before turning off, it accelerated rapidly out of control. driver was not immediately able to stop. a concrete slab and fence were crashed by the out of control automobile

Reported in: LEONIA NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 4T1BE3OK95U

STEERING

purchased the car on july 17, 2013 in which i felt a shaking in the wheel and a sever rattle in the steering wheel. i was assured by the dealership that the car needed new tires and a balance. (the tires were bad-dealership was selling as is) purchased new tires and had them balanced in which the car continues to shake and rattle in the steering wheel. i have taken it in to many shops and they think the intermediate steering shaft may be wearing. i was told that this is extremely rare and with the mileage it shouldn't be wearing.

Reported in: ELWOOD UT || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS

purchased this car in july and from the day after we bought this car have experience problems with the front passenger side seatbelt when pulled our for larger people to buckle the seat belt folds or rolls over binding the seat belt lock and not allowing the seat belt to function properly. with some manipulation you can get the seat belt to release but the next time the larger person attempts to put the seat belt on the seat is again folded over and does not lock properly. i have seen other complaints on this site as well as took it in for alternate work in which i heard someone having the same problem so severe that they were not able to get the seat belt to lock any further. same year make and model as my vehicle. i have always loved toyotas but am seriously questioning the reputation of this 2005 camry.

Reported in: ELWOOD UT || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

westbound on i-285, middle lane, a car stopped totally in front of us, at dusk. we had 5-6 vehicle lengths between us ,but momentarily did not realize the car in front was not moving, as she did not even put on her brake lights. we braked, hitting her in the rear bumper. we were nearly hit by a tractor trailer behind us, but mercifully, he was able to move the front of his rig to the right lane beside us. we realized almost immediately that our airbags did not deploy, either side. the seat belts really held us. we contacted toyota requesting they pay for the diagnostic test to see if the airbags are functional. we sent a certified letter per their instructions 4/16/14. their stated response time is two weeks, by letter. we still have not heard from them. while the car has had some small fender benders on its rear, it has never been in an accident of this magnitude. we own 2 toyota camry xles and are concerned our airbags. ...updated 07/15/14 *bf

Reported in: DUNWOODY GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTDBF30K250

SEAT BELTS

when you pull to wear seat belt, it wouldn't pull all the way to tight it in. it gets stuck and you have to pull it very hard some time it works. most of time it doesn't pull back the extra length of seat belt (should be automatic to adjust).

Reported in: BARTLETT IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K85U

STEERING

started noticing a worsening click in the steering wheel until turned into a big clunk. the work cost me $2000 through a private mechanic. i should have contacted the dealership and made a big stink because the car was under 60k but over 5 years old. but the car was already taken apart and i needed to get it on the road for work.

Reported in: PETALUMA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K85U

STEERING

this information is in addition to odi 10617939 submitted earlier today. the rack and pinion installed at 50946 miles failed. the mechanic replaced the part and i was charged another $450 for labor plus incidentals. within 4 months of the replacement, clicking symptoms slowly returned in the steering. i've only put another 12k on the car since 2011 and will ride it out until the click turns back into a clunk.

Reported in: PETALUMA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE30K85U

STEERING

upon having the vehicle serviced on july 30 th 2014 on our way to las vegas to surprise my father in law for 90 years young i was informed by the good year service technician that what he was about to show me was recaled 2005 9 years ago! rack and pinion steering leakage and other known steering problems. being a mechanic all my entire working and military life us navy .theres not allot of mechanics i don't know. from the leaky boot and steering play this was a mess. why didn't toyota inform me of this recall?. i will how ever bring my vehicle to the nearest toyota dealer to let them see for them selves that the problem is real.and should have been addressed 9 years ago!. its already been recalled and they should honor the problem.

Reported in: VICTORVILLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K25U

SERVICE BRAKES

the brakes turn off when riding over a rough surface. i know how abs works. there is nothing that should trigger the abs. i know how it works over snow. the brakes work fine over smooth surface. but if braking over a pothole the abs unnecessarily turns on causing the vehicle to skid and slide much further than normal stopping distance. no other car i have driven in my life has done this. this seriously needs to be investigated. it has been happening on my car since 2005. toyota dealer has refused to address issue. and i see many others have posted the same complaints to nhtsb, but no recall campaign has been addressed by toyota.

Reported in: STATEN ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 4T1BE32K95U

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