S10 appropriate handling re Toyota safety recall for sudden acceleration. During the months of may through July 2009, the consumer experienced problems with the brakes. Off and on, the brake pedal would go all the way to the floor. The vehicle would not stop, until the ignition was turned off. There was a strange odor coming from under the hood. However, the consumer was able to control the vehicle. It would generally happen when attempting a routine stop. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, but they couldn't find anything wrong with the vehicle. Then on August 19, 2009, the vehicle suddenly accelerated; the brakes did not work and the vehicle was accelerating at a high rate of speed. As the consumer desperately shifted from neutral, second and third gear, she was unable to control the vehicle. She was able to weave in between cars as there was no place for her to pull over without crashing. She put on her hazard lights and beeped the horn to warn other drivers. She then swung into a wide parking lot entrance and slammed the gear into park and came to an abrupt halt.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

Brakes grab when stopping and makes an excessive amount of noise. A visual inspection showed no failure.

- Apex, NC, USA

The engine just dies. Usually at a stop or slow down. Probably 1X/month for the last 6 months. Previously it just happened a couple of times last year. The frequency seems to be increasing. So far it has happened only with city driving. I do 90% city driving, but am becoming nervous about taking the car out on the freeway. Our mechanic cannot find any history of these stalls on the car's computer. I have had problems with my isc valve ever since I've had the car. We need to replace the isc valve every year. Toyota has paid for it, but it is annoying not to have this problem solved.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

While braking at 20 mph brake pedal locked up. Vehicle swerved into the next lane, causing an oncoming vehicle to hit it on front right hand side. Dealership mechanic was notified, but the problem was not resolved.

- Salem, OR, USA

The vehicle experienced stalling/starting problems, which was caused by the egr valve, the fuel pressure regulator and the idle speed control valve, which were all replaced, the tires experienced uneven tire wear, the brakes failed, there were transmission, driveline and steering problems, the O-ring was replaced, and also the vehicle began to exhibit engine oil sludge.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

While braking a grinding noise begins experienced with extended stopping distances, replaced pads and rotors however continues to experience same difficulties.

- Hickory, NC, USA

Brakes failed.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA