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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 32 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 22 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 62,300 miles
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05-23-2008 at 5:35pm my car was severe damaged B/C of sa at near completed stop in the parking space-parking lot of po 90027 during daylight&normal weather cond.I am an original owner- 24,000miles. Aaa replaced battery 04-17-08-circuit/amper recorded;all parts are original Toyota. The parking lot PO90027 is narrow U-turn, was parking at the entrance. Halfway in the parking space=2' before the parking concrete guard=heard a pop sound, car flew over the parking guard&sidewalk curb into the brick wall of po, ricocheted&stopped 1'away. Heavy white smoke came out from the hood at the windshield, deployed airbags w/terrible heat, windshield cracked at the airbags heat/touch points-a burn skin on my left arm through 2thick clothing, engine was running! pull out key, got out from car B/C expected exposion/fire.instantly 2postal empl.came out to help, checked po brick wall, asked my name-handled them my parcel w/prepaid postage-name/address.killing attempt was total 5-6'-not enough for the fatal force, my foot was pressing parking pedal, already w/unbuckled seatbelt-my right knee has only a bump-not fractured. 20'later my car half sitting on the sidewalk-smoke is gone, sml leak under hood/radiator? started car, w/withness slowly reversed it frm sidewalk/guard-car was conrolled fine despite of deployed airbags-pushed wipers/washer, drove back home/underground garage-1 mile w/2-3 stops. Recalled that a week ago had sa w/out pressing pedal, happened on sunset blvd, got surprised w/high speed so slow down. Both times the distance before sa was 1mile frm the start, time~5min.this is engine control malfunction.05-24-08 at 4 pm went to hollywood Toyota-asked for service person in charge-referred to patrick.earlier rcvd Toyota gel notice w/my vn, was told by patrick to have the body fixed first.after the bodyjob bring my car for the engine check $99/hourly pls help to fully investigate this accident-live in la w/heavy traffic.thanks god did not kill anybody.thank you for your cooperation.
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Camry. While turning into a parking space at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle rapidly accelerated and the RPM's revved. The vehicle crashed into a wall. The vehicle had to be shut off in order for it to stop. The manufacturer stated that they would call her back and let her know if her vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number 01V012000 (vehicle speed control). They have yet to call. The current and failure mileages were 36,000.
- Dallejo, CA, USA
Toyota Camry 2000 VIN#4T1bg22K6yuxxxxxx today (11.04.06), while driving this car, engine accelerated without further pushing gas peddle. I stopped the car and shifted the gear to parked mode, still engine was running at more than 3000 RPM. I stopped the engine and started again. Still engine was running at high speed. While car was stopped, I pushed the gas peddle several times and started the engine. Then engine was running at normal speed. After 1 hr, I observed the same problem. Please advise me in this regard. Thank you. Regards, venkata.
- Parsippany, NJ, USA
The consumer's vehicle accelerated suddenly and resulted in an accident on Jan 28, 04 which totaled the vehicle. The first time the gas pedal became stuck was Nov, 03. That time the problem was repaired and the consumer was charged for the repairs. This problem is under investigation with NHTSA.
- Dayton, TN, USA
Had to pay O fix the throttle body and the news paper said this is a common problem on Toyota Camry's. why does Toyota not pay for the repair and re-imburse those who have already paid for this repair since the vehicle would not run properly or at all without the repair. This is a know problem and I feel the comsumer is picking up the bill for the manufacturers mistake.
- Norwalk, CA, USA
While driving 40 mph vehicle accelerated to higher speeds. This caused extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
- Catonsville, MD, USA
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration upon pulling into a space in an open parking lot. This resulted in vehicle jumping the curb, going through grass, over the medium, and landing on a parked vehicle on the lower level. Dealership performed a diagnostic test, but no failure code was found. The consumer pulled into the parking space, the vehicle did not move forward, the consumer lightly placed her foot on the gas and the vehicle lurched forward.
- Concord, CA, USA
When approaching a parking space, the driver pressed the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle crashed into a store window. Vehicle was taken to the dealer. The consumer contacted the manufacturer who replied by saying that the incident was not the result of any type of manufacturer design or defect. The manufacturer wants to close the case.
- Westerly, RI, USA
While driving between 60 and 70 mph the consumer depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle vibrated. The manufacturer sent a representative to assess the problem and determined it was normal.
- Oak Creek, WI, USA
The consumer complained about an acceleration problem. The vehicle did not accelerate when the driver stepped on the accelerator pedal. Recall#01V012000
- Saint Marys, OH, USA
While driving at 60 mph and without warning vehicle stalled and then regained acceleration.
- Laughlin, NV, USA
When attempting to accelerate (pressing gas pedal), vehicle will not speed up for several seconds, and then it abruptly lunges forward at an increased speed, posing a safety hazard. This has happened repeatedly starting within a couple of days of buying the car. This is particularly concerning when driving on an expressway ramp. Thus I have been avoiding driving on the expressway. Also, the brakes work abnormally. There was excessive vibration, jerkiness, and brake sensitivity. I took the car to the dealer within 5 days of purchase and subsequently returned it 4 more times. They only acknowledged that the rotors were warped and resurfaced them. Otherwise, they deny there is any other problem. They blamed the acceleration problem on the A/C being turned on. However, the problem persists regardless to whether the accessories are turned on or off or how high they are turned on.
- Rochester, NY, USA
NHTSA# 01-V-012-000 the accelerator cable housing could be deformed at the cruise control actuator-to-throttle body connection. The accelerator inner-cable could wear away and eventually break. Consumer had same problem.
- Rochester, NY, USA
Engine light illuminated. Took vehicle to dealer, put vehicle on machine, and saw no problem. While backing out vehicle suddenly took off.
- Durham, NC, USA
The SE V6 engine is exibiting a rough idle at start, and when stopped. I was advised to clean the throttle boody and injectiors. This did nothing but waste my money. I am begining to believe its sludge or a misaligned camshaft
- Schaumburg, IL, USA
Consumers wife was driving and pulled into a parking lot, and vehicle accelerated into a cement barrier surrounding a light post. She was traveling at approximately 20 to 25 mph, and both frontal air bags failed to deploy. No determination has been made as to why the air bags failed to function. Driver experienced whiplash, and was seeking futher medical help for neck pain.
- Fischer, TX, USA
Was driving vehicle and there was a break in the road. A split second later, ABS kicked in and vehicle accelerated. Had no warning it would happened. Nearly had an accident. Had to press on brakes hard to stop.
- East Brunswick, NJ, USA
Consumer was traveling on a residential street about 25mph and heard a noise, and the vehicle took off. She applied brakes, and the brakes didn't stop vehicle. Vehicle stopped after hitting another vehicle. There were minor injuries. Dealership will be notified. Consumer states before hitting vehicle she traveled without brakes for about 1/4 of a mile.
- Milton, MA, USA
While driving going up a hill, the car suddenly accelerated without warning. The consumer tried to stop the car by applying the brakes, but the car failed to slow down and crashed into the vehicle in front of her. It was raining. Updated 03/09/10
- Baltimore, MD, USA
- San Jose , CA, USA