TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND DEPRESSED IT HARDER, IN WHICH THE VEHICLE RESPONDED. LATER THE SAME DAY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANU…
2006 toyota Camry cruise control problems
critical 104 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600
Complaints
104
Recalls
0
Crashes
55
Avg fix
$600
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
FAILS TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE PEDAL IS PRESSED OR REVS TO QUICKLY WHEN THE PEDAL IS PRESSED-SEE RK. FOUND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL FAULT. THERE IS NO THROTTLE MOVEMENT UNTIL THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS PRESSED APPROXIMATELY 1/3 TO 1/2 WAY TO THE FLOOR. THEN THE VEHICLE LURCHES DUE TO RAPID THROTTLE OPENING TO 1/3-1/2. THERE ARE NO STORED DIAGNOSTIC CODES. THE VEHICLE IS NOT GOING INTO FAIL SA…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. CONSEQUENTLY SHE CRASHED INTO THE WALL OF A GARAGE. SHE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR A STRAINED NECK AND SHOULDER. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WILL CALL THE TOYOTA MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE RECEIVED MAJOR DAMAGES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE UNCONTROLLABLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A WALL, TWO FENCES, AND A TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DRIVER AND A PASSENGER SUSTAINED CHEST AND ARM INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE P…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE AND SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO REACT IN ENOUGH TIME TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED AGAINST TWO FENCES AND A TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND THEN LURCH FORWARD. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY BECAUSE IT WAS A COMPUTER FAILURE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE MOTOR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4500 . THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2006 toyota Camry?
It's a serious issue. 104 complaints have been filed, including 55 reports involving a crash and 2 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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