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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
21 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,550 miles

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2012 Toyota Camry Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #62

Aug 152023

Camry

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Computer system failure ABS system not functioning causing driving functions not working. Problem continuously reproduced by independents and finally by Dealer. Dashboard lights on, engine, tracking, ABS, Brak and other lights. MPG reduced with speedometer down to zero while driving.

- Melborne, FL, USA

problem #61

Jan 112023

Camry

  • miles
There was a recall on this Camry model 2012 to 2014 that the Charlotte, NC dealership refused to cover. I am having a transmission issue that causes my car to shudder and vibrate at regular speeds. -??shudder comes from the transmission, especially during the acceleration of the Camry models. It can be alarming for the driver and be a safety concern when the gears do not properly change during operation. When this problem persists over a significant period of time, it has the poetry to cause long-term damage to your transmission. Damage to your transmission can be costly and affect the overall performance of your Toyota-??-?? -Toyota of west county website

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #60

Feb 042022

Camry

  • miles
I was driving about 70 mph on interstate 95 and all of a sudden my car shut off while going 70 mph my check engine light and the traction control light came on the car came back on while still going 70 mph picked up where it left off it was a bit Scary

- Baltimore , MD, USA

problem #59

Mar 122021

Camry

  • 73,796 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When driving the hesitating to accelerate and slow down. I took it to the dealership advantage Toyota I'm valley stream NY and the told me the engine mount is broken. I paid $890 to fixed and the problem never fix. I took on 03-12-21 and get on 0313-21. Call the dealership about six time to speak to the service manger and never return or answer the call. They told me he is buy.

- Elmont, NY, USA

problem #58

Nov 032020

Camry

  • 86,253 miles
I was braking on turning into a parking spot? but instead of braking it was like I had hit the accelerator. I kept stomping the break but it would not slow down only accelerated. The car went up over the curb into a metal fence and almost hit a brick wall. I've never experienced anything like this with any car I've ever had and I've had quite a few Toyota's and a lot of them have been Camry.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #57

Jan 232020

Camry

  • 65,000 miles
I have a 2012 Toyota Camry. While making a turn the car loses acceleration. If the turn is long, as in a cloverleaf exit, the vehicle will almost stop. Pressing the gas has no effect. The vehicle will lag until it almost stops or until you come out of the turn. From what I find on the internet, this is a common problem with 2012 and later Toyota Camry but dealers stonewall about it. I hope you get enough complaints on this to issue a recall.

- Advance, NC, USA

problem #56

Sep 022019

Camry

  • 76,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Accelerating from a stop the vehicle will sometimes move about 10 feet and then hesitate for about 1 to 2 seconds. It will then accelerate normally. The intermittent hesitation could be dangerous.

- Aurora, IL, USA

problem #55

Apr 172019

Camry 6-cyl

  • 36,000 miles
The contact owned a 2012 Toyota Camry. While pulling into a parking space, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle accelerated on its own, crashed through a gate, and landed on top of a pool covered by a tarp. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the contact's insurance company and towed. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 36,000. Manufacturer was contacted.

- Northbrook, IL, USA

problem #54

Mar 012019

Camry

  • 67,000 miles
The car will randomly stop accelerating when depressing the gas pedal. You can then lift up and press back down and it normally will respond again. This is very dangerous in traffic.

- Ewing, NJ, USA

problem #53

Mar 032019

Camry

  • 33,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Camry. While the brake pedal was depressed and entering a parking space, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a pole. A police reort was filed and there were no injuries. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

- Minoa, NY, USA

problem #52

Feb 102015

Camry

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Toyota Camry 2012 and 2013 which I have when there is an elevation and there is a signal.immediatly when you take you leg out of brake. The car immediately start rolling back soo fast. I missed hitting the car behind number of occasions by pressing gas quickly. I have showed this problum to dealer they said it is common problum. The car should not go too fast back in a small alivation which is not safe.

- Edden Prearie, MN, USA

problem #51

Dec 012016

Camry

  • 80,000 miles
As I am accelerating between 20-50 mph the car shudders. I called my local Toyota dealership and they want to charge me a diagnostic fee of $140 just to see if that is the problem. My son has a 2014 and my daughter has a 2015 and all have the same exact problem. I have 110,000 miles on my car, my son 80,000 and my daughter 70,000 miles. This should be a recall since we all have the same exact problem. I am afraid as we are accelerating to enter the freeway and the car is stalling we might get hit from behind. Its definitely a safety issue!

- Arbuckle, CA, USA

problem #50

May 282018

Camry

  • 132,000 miles
On 5/24/18 at 1435 in Chicago il, my 2012 Toyota Camry fully accelerated through ongoing traffic after lightly depressing the pedal to move forward the brakes did not work and I had to maneuver through oncoming traffic into a grass area across the street to slow down but coming down on the other side hitting another vehicle. Chicago police dept report #jb-282363

- Homewood, IL, USA

problem #49

Nov 152017

Camry

  • 200,000 miles
Delay in shifting on low speeds bettween 20 and 50 mph.the car shuttters when accelerating or coming to stop

- Salinas, CA, USA

problem #48

May 152017

Camry

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that on two occasions while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle shuddered without warning. The vehicle was taken to colonial Toyota in milford, 470 boston post rd, milford, ct 06460, (203) 878-7401 where it was diagnosed that the floor mat was too close to the accelerator pedal and the tie needed to be cut but the failure persisted after the repairs. The vehicle was taken back to colonial Toyota in milford in milford, ct 06460, where the vehicle was being serviced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the failure was a ZE5 torque convert and stated to the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 10/05/17 the consumer stated dealer fixed the torque converter at no cost.

- Hamden, CT, USA

problem #47

Jun 202017

Camry

  • 51,000 miles
I was in an accident driving on a city street due to the vehicle accelerating, I slowed down then put my foot on the pedal. The car took off I slammed on my brakes but still hit the vehicle in front of me. I have told the dealer more than once about the vehicle stalling and accelerating. I had front end damage to my bumper and hood. The vehicle I crashed into back bumper was also dented.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #46

May 122017

Camry

  • 61,300 miles
Accelerating up a parking structure, accelerator pedal stopped working. Accelerator pedal had to be fully released then depressed again to regain function.

- Mililani, HI, USA

problem #45

May 102017

Camry

  • 61,250 miles
Traveling on a highway, the accelerator pedal stopped working 3 times in succession. Accelerator pedal was fully released then depressed again to regain function each time.

- Mililani, HI, USA

problem #44

Mar 042017

Camry

  • 84,974 miles
When accelerating from a stop (traffic light or stop sign), the vehicle will move about 20 feet or 20 mph and then hesitate for about 1 to 2 seconds. It will then accelerate normally.. this happened at those interval. The intermittent hesitation is very dangerous when trying to cross a busy intersection when the cross traffic is uncontrolled.

- District Heights, MD, USA

problem #43

Jan 212017

Camry 4-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Camry. While attempting to park in reverse with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated on its own and the steering wheel locked. The vehicle crashed into a wall, fence, and bushes. The vehicle landed with the rear end on the ground and the front end in the air. The air bags had not deployed. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000....updated 05/17/17 updated 08/30/2017

- Cherry Hill, NJ, USA

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