2009 Toyota Camry Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 266about this part
- Share
- 21%of 1,294 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,214miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 266 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2009 Toyota Camry, 21% of the 1,294 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,214 miles. 85 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Accelerator gets stuck open. I took my foot off the gas and the vehicle accelerated. It would rev at high speeds when I stepped on the brake. I tried downshifting with no effect. When I finally stopped at a stoplight with both feet on the brakes the engine revved up to very high rpms, even when I put the vehicle in park. Then it finally stalled out.”
NHTSA complaint #11277582, filed 2019-11, 165,000 miles“Steering wheel started vibrating on reaching the speed of 60 MPH. It was more prominent while driving straight while it was not as much while negotiating the bends. However, no vibration was felt at slower speeds. I have got both front and rear rotors and break pads changed recently, all wheels have been balanced and alignment done. I wonder if the manufacturer would take care to identify the cause and recommend remedy.”
NHTSA complaint #10767420, filed 2015-09, 131,828 miles“When entering my garage, the car automatically accelerated crashing through the back wall of the garage. I applied the brake but they didn't appear to work as the car was accelerating too fast. The car finally came a stop in the backyard against a fence post that was in concrete.”
NHTSA complaint #10596111, filed 2014-06, 48,863 miles“I was pulling into a parking spot at a high school. I backed up and then put the car in drive, and it took off on me (sudden acceleration) with my tires squealing hitting the car in front of me and knocking that car out of park. That car rolled across the parking lot and went through a fence, and came within inches of hitting the school.”
NHTSA complaint #10321540, filed 2010-03, 21,000 miles“After repeated calls to Toyota dealer about acceleration problems with only we'll call you when parts come in vehicle accelerated and crashed through a metal gate causing significant damage to gate and car. Auto was tolled to collision center for evaluation. After calling Toyota I was told to give problem to insurance carrier”
NHTSA complaint #10307148, filed 2010-02, 5,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V017000Jan 21, 2010Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010…Covers: Toyota Camry 2007–2010, Avalon 2005–2010, Tundra 2007–2010 +5 more
- 09V388000Oct 5, 2009Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by…Covers: Toyota Camry 2007–2010, Prius 2004–2009, Tacoma 2005–2010 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 | 6 | 9% |
| 2022 | 7 | 11% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 9 | 3% |
| 2019 | 22 | 6% |
| 2018 | 75 | 10% |
| 2017 | 19 | 13% |
| 2016 | 22 | 12% |
| 2015 | 17 | 6% |
| 2014 | 64 | 14% |
| 2013 | 35 | 13% |
| 2012 | 67 | 11% |
| 2011 | 70 | 12% |
| 2010 | 167 | 28% |
| 2009 | 266 | 21% |
| 2008 | 119 | 13% |
| 2007 | 510 | 18% |
| 2006 | 108 | 34% |
| 2005 | 272 | 38% |
| 2004 | 238 | 37% |
| 2003 | 259 | 33% |
| 2002 | 281 | 29% |
| 2001 | 46 | 17% |
| 2000 | 107 | 24% |
| 1999 | 65 | 13% |
| 1998 | 83 | 14% |
| 1997 | 30 | 5% |
| 1996 | 50 | 12% |
| 1995 | 23 | 8% |
| 1994 | 30 | 10% |
| 1993 | 21 | 8% |
| 1992 | 18 | 3% |
| 1991 | 9 | 6% |
| 1990 | 16 | 12% |
| 1989 | 16 | 14% |
| 1988 | 6 | 9% |
| 1987 | 4 | 7% |
| 1986 | 4 | 13% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Camry
225 complaintsEngine
208 complaintsOther or unknown
176 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
126 complaintsBrakes
107 complaintsElectrical system
82 complaintsSuspension
70 complaintsAir bags
66 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsEngine cooling
46 complaintsTires
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology