I own a 1997 camry xle. In the past year it has developed a "sticky" accelerator which causes the car to lunch from a standing still takeoff. This now typically occurs several times in an average errand related trip. It feels very mechanical as opposed to electronic. The accelerator is not slow to return and the floor mats are definitely not involved. I have sought no diagnosis or repair to date.
1997 Toyota Camry acceleration complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota camry. Whenever the contact would drive the vehicle at 45mph he noticed that the vehicle would continue drive and maintain its speed even after the contact would release his foot from the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be serviced. The contact has noticed the failure since the day he purchased the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 32,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 toyota camry. While driving approximately 30 MPH on normal road conditions pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal and the pedal began to stick. The driver exerted an aggressive force before the accelerator pedal was released. The vehicle was able to resume normal operation. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 toyota camry. While driving 40 MPH the contact tried to slow the vehicle down by applying the brakes. The vehicle would not slow down, which caused a crash into another vehicle. The vehicle was totaled and the contact was injured by the air bag. The contact feels the accelerator pedal was sticking and that cause the crash. The contact did not called the manufacturer regarding this issue. The failure mileage was 93,000. The VIN 3 was unavailable.
Was parking the car, when it surged with unexpected burst of acceleration. Foot was on brake, not accelerator.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota camry. On three separate occasions the accelerator pedal became stuck; subsequently causing unintended acceleration. The first time the vehicle was damaged while reversing out of the drive-way. On the third incident she swiped a fence. The vehicle received $1,600.00 worth of damages. The dealer was notified, and she was advised that they were not aware of the failure. The current mileage was approximately 55,125. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. Updated 03/01/10 *bf the consumer was informed her vehicle was not included in the recall. Updated 07/09/10.
Failed to stop on highway at 65 MPH. The road was icy but the vehicle's ABS was not working and the vehicle did not decelerate at all. I steering the vehicle to the ditch. I was lucky of not hitting other vehicles and I was safe. There is a problem with toyota camry's braking, it did not feel right!
My 2002 toyota camry when the steering is turned sharply there is a popping noise every time.this manufactured product has a problem. The cruise control sticks at current speed.one of the bose speakers that has a lifetime warranty that was installed by the manufacturer is busted.
Engine constantly surged. She was told that it could go out anytime.
Brake pedal was going to the floor, dealer repaired front brakes. Consumer stated there is a noise in the front of the vehicle, dealer states 2 front struts need replaced, also axle boots leaked and dealer replaced. Vehicle was hard to start and then would die, dealer replaced the isc valve. Water pump leaked and was replaced.
Car was driven for about 2 hours came to stop sign, stopped then presased on gas, engine revved, but acted as if it was in neutral, then power kicked in as if nothing happened. Ten minutes later I restarted the car, and had a hard time pulling it into the garage, it did the same thing in all gears including reverse. The next moring it did the same thing, after moving it was fine until stopped. The engine sounded fine and you would hear it reving then power kicks in. By that afternoon the car was fine and after two days at the dealer they have found nothing. I do not want my wife or I to drive this car.
Gas pedal sticks and much pressure is needed to get depress it, this usually happens after decelerating from stops and after coasting down from highway speeds.
Was backing into a parallel parking space when vehicle suddenly accelerated. Slammed on brakes. Hit another vehicle. Took foot off brakes and vehicle continued to surge backwards.
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Vehicle will surge forward when driving between 40-45 MPH but usually in warm weather.the dealer claims this is normal operation of vehicle.there is no fix.
Isc valve is sticking. Yh
When the brakes were applied at about 30-40 MPH, the vehicle accelerated suddenly. The dealer has been notified.
Sudden acceleration on two occasions resulted in a collision.
While coming to a stop vehicle accelerated, causing a collision. While car stopped, the front wheels were still in drive. Owner has contacted the manufacturer. *ak while coming to a stop accelerated, causing a collison while vehicle was by impact and driver out of vehicle.
While driving vehicle has excessive speed and with strong force pulls itself to the right side.
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