TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,129. UPDATED 02/07/2017*CT *CN
2016 toyota Camry cruise control problems
severe 16 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600
Complaints
16
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$600
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE CAR STARTED SPEEDING UP. THIS HAS ISSUE HAS DONE THIS 2 TIMES. IT TOOK ME SEVERAL TIME BY HITTING THE CRUISE SWITCH TO GET IT TO STOP ACCELERATING. I FEEL PROBLEM IS GOING TO CAUSE SOME TO GET INJURED OR POSSIBLY KILLED. *TR
I STARTED MY CAR AND PUT IT IN REVERSE. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND PUT IT IN REVERSE. THE CAR LURCHED VERY HARD BACKWARDS. THE CAR HIT A POLE THAT HOLDS UP THE COVERED PARKING. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE HARD AND IT WAS STILL TRYING TO MOVE AND I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND IT REVVED A LOT. THEN I TURNED IT OFF. IT HAS DONE THIS A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT NOT TO THIS EXTENT.
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2016 toyota Camry?
It's a meaningful issue. 16 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
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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