2018 Toyota Camry acceleration & cruise control problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 21, 2026ALBrakesAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   The transmission quit moving the car forward in traffic which could have caused a collision. When the transmission started shifting weird and not accelerating normally, the ABS Sensor malfunction light came on. I towed the car to a toyota dealership in [XXX] and they said I needed the transmission replaced for $10000(new), which I could not afford. I was expecting it to be a sensor since that was the light that came on. I had the transmission rebuilt by an independent…

   NHTSA complaint #11766000 · source
2. Filed May 28, 2026FLEngineOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

   When driving, the car would go into limp mode and wouldn’t get out of 2nd gear. it was super jerky as well. when taken to a mechanic, it was diagnosed with malfunctioning transmission among some other things such as brakes and tires. we take fairly great care of our vehicles and get them seen for regular maintenance. once the car started acting up, the check engine light came on. it is now unsafe to drive and two mechanics have confirmed an issue with the transmission, which…

   NHTSA complaint #11740557 · source
3. Filed Mar 23, 2026TXEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   On March 19, 2026, I was driving to work when traffic began to slow, and I reduced my speed accordingly. As traffic started to return to normal speed, I pressed the accelerator; however, although the engine revved, the vehicle did not accelerate beyond approximately 15 mph. I safely moved to the side of the road and turned the car off. After restarting the vehicle, shifting into drive, and pressing the accelerator, the same issue occurred. I subsequently took the car to two…

   NHTSA complaint #11726515 · source
4. Filed Feb 9, 2026OHEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   Poor acceleration and lose of transmission control ….complete safety hazard and the car has a failure to lose power while driving…..a humming noise and the car jerks while shifting gears

   NHTSA complaint #11716628 · source
5. Filed Nov 21, 2025NJDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was leaving a doctor's office and getting on the highway. When I pressed down on the accelerator, I experienced a sudden loss of power, the check engine light came on, as well as warnings about the front collision system being deactivated. It remained dangerous for me to stay on the highway but it was also difficult to exit the highway safely given the loss of power. When I brought it to a Toyota dealership, they did a diagnostic and it said my transmission had an…

   NHTSA complaint #11700838 · source
6. Filed Apr 17, 2025MNDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

   While operating my vehicle, the multi information display between the tachometer and RPM gauges flashed bold red letters BRAKE (even though nothing was in front of us at all) then the screen went 100% black. When that happens, the majority of the safety features are obsolete because you cannot see or read what caused the beep. Also, the Odometer could not be seen as well as feul eveonomy, if cruise control was engaged, what gear your engine is in if Sports mode is activated…

   NHTSA complaint #11655167 · source
7. Filed Jul 29, 2024FLBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The vacuum brake pump assembly malfunctioned and I had the vehicle taken to the dealer that did the original recall for the vacuum brake pump assembly and they inspected the vehicle and told me that was the issue along with the nipple inside the pump had broken off and fell down into the engine and had damaged the cam shaft. Exactly what the recall states. Yes the vehicle can and has been inspected its at the dealer still and has been since 06/12/2024 when this occurred. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11605274 · source
8. Filed Aug 21, 2023AZFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Car does not accelerate from stop at a traffic light intermittently. THis poses a risk/hazard as the car behind it closes on it and expects the car to move forward . The vehicle was recalled a year ago for a fuel pump that was supposed to cause the same issue. Its been replaced and the issue has shown up again and now cannot be reproduced by the manufacturer.

   NHTSA complaint #11539831 · source
9. Filed Oct 8, 2022MNBrakesLightingAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Some times car will not accelerate no matter how much stepping on the gas pedal, car will slow down like its going to stop or no power to the car while car is moving/driving. All lights on the dash board lights up, one of them that is known is the "brake malfunction" light.

   NHTSA complaint #11488474 · source
10. Filed Mar 18, 2022CAEngineOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

    I just brought this car on June 1 2021 then 2 month engine light came out after that October 1 2021 stop running it doesn’t run no more it start but don’t run at all

    NHTSA complaint #11457341 · source
11. Filed Feb 24, 2022CAFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    Since I brought this car at dealer shop June 1 2021 and I’m about a month went to repair vacuum pump which paid to the mechanic after that check engine light came out little by little start to have more problem until October 1st 2021 stop working doesn’t run no more couldn’t do nothing at all it does start but doesn’t run when the car is Lyft up the wheel kinda runs little bit but putting on D and wheel goes reverse and putting on R the wheel doesn’t run nothing at all.…

    NHTSA complaint #11453733 · source
12. Filed Dec 5, 2021MDCrashBrakesAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering

    I have had issues with the breaks since I purchased the vehicle. The first recall I got the vacuum pump replaced. I still have the same issue. I have been having the break issue but recently had an issue slamming on my breaks after someone was coming around the corner too fast in my garage and feeling pushback from the break petal and not breaking fully. I actually did hit her care but she only had scratches and decided not to file a claim (I have the date and pictures as…

    NHTSA complaint #11442761 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology