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

- 01749, MA, USA

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

- Cary, NC, USA

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

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

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

- Clemson, SC, USA

The key in my Toyota special edition 2004 Camry is designed to be removed only when the gear shift is in the park position. However, mine can be removed regardless of the position of the gear shift. Ex: once the car is stopped and shut off and should it still be in the drive position, the key can be removed. This should not be.. as a result, I had an accident as the car rolled down an incline and struck another vehicle..no one was in the car at the time, but a child could have been in a car seat in the rear and I would not have been able to stop the car. I T has happened at least three times while under warranty, but I thought it was my fault for not placing the car in the park position before exiting the vehicle. Didn't realize it until the accident that it was not designed that way. Notified the corporate office of Toyota and they responded with the fact that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and would not acknowledge any safety problem. World Toyota in atlanta will repair the problem for approximately $424, but I feel it should be Toyota's responsibility and definitely a safety issue.

- Dunwoody, GA, USA

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

- West Port , CT, USA

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

- Canton, GA, USA

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

- Monrovia, CA, USA

I had problems with car 1st day. They even gave me a free sunroof and 3 free oil change due to the problem and said everything was fix. But still having problem. Now my Cadillac comvor is out and they refuse to fix after saying it was covered. And my car is only 2004 Toyota Camry.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

At 630 miles the odometer failed. Which read 56 miles upon purchase. The speedometer, cruise control, and the odometer operated under one module. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. Three months later, the module failed again. Took the vehicle back to the dealer. They replaced the speedometer assembly. While driving with the vehicle in cruise control it will surge forward at an alarming rate of speed. Took the vehicle back to the dealer.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

My car was locked & parked for approximately 1-1/2 hr when it caught on fire, the car was totaled, 2004 Toyota Camry.

- Palm Beach Gardens,, FL, USA

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

- Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

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

- Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

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

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

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

- Sebring, FL, USA