Surge problem. I have a 2003 Toyota Camry SE. At times, when I slow down almost to a stop and then re-accelerate my car surges forward rather than accelerating smoothly.

- Mccalla, AL, USA

Consumer complained about unexpected acceleration problem. Consumer was driving and pulled into a parking space, and vehicle unexpectedly accelerated, knocking down a parking sign. B

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

Consumer complained about an intermittent acceleration problem. When this occurred consumer applied the brakes, but, vehicle did not stop. Consumer had to shut off the engine in order to get the vehicle to stop. Dealer can't locate the problem on vehicle.

- Swampscott, MA, USA

Engine revs up uncontrollably while in park position and in reverse also. Brakes have worked suffuciently to keep vehicle from crashing into anything. This has happened 3 times since I've had the car ( a 10 month period).

- Hoover, AL, USA

On two separate occasions while at a complete stop and attempting to put vehicle into park, it suddenly accelerated. On both occasions, driver's foot was pressing on brake pedal. After the failure occurred the second time, and vehicle failed to stop, another vehicle was rearended due to sudden acceleration.

- Navarre, FL, USA

2003 Toyota Camry is equipped with electronic computer controlled throttle, electronic computer controlled transmission, and cruise control. At various times the car will either hesitate for 5-10 seconds when accelaration is demanded or alternatively under light throttle it will shift down several gears the engine racing madly and accelarate. In cruise control it sometimes shifts down and accelarates 15 mph over the setpoint.

- Windber, PA, USA

The consumer experienced sudden acceleration immediately after the purchase of a certified used vehicle. The consumer applied the brake but the vehicle didn't respond. The ignition had to be turned off in order to stop the vehicle. (model xle) mr scc the consumer stated another vehicle pulled in front of him, he braked and swerved to avoid a collision. As he braked an swerved to the right, the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated. The vehicle continued to accelerate as he steered to the left and attempted to brake to correct the initial swerve to the right. He then steered back to the right, then left, then right, in an attempt to control the vehicle. All of that time, he was applying the brake. In trying to gain control of the vehicle, the consumer crossed three lanes of traffic before the vehicle finally slammed sideways into a concrete median. Updated 04/09/10.

- Lee's Summit, MO, USA