1998 Toyota Camry acceleration problems

Filed May 11, 2017 · Acceleration · 93,000 miles · MA · crash

Exiting a parking place when car surged and accelerated. Collided with four vehicles.

Filed Aug 31, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 47,000 miles · MA · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 1998 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The brakes did not function even when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle crashed between the contact's tree and a neighboring house. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where the vehicle was deemed destroyed. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Acceleration · 254,400 miles · NC

I had used the coast on my cruise control to reduce my set speed from 78mph to 71mph, after about 50 yards, my cruise control sped up on its own to about 76mph before I tapped the brakes and cut the cruise control off. After about 3 minutes, I cut the cruise control back on and went to use the set button to set my speed at 71mph. When I pushed the set button, the cruise control did not 'lock in' to the 71mph but instead started to speed up beyond 71mph and at 75mph I tapped the brake and cut off the cruise control. The next day, the next three time I went to cut the cruise control on and went to push the set button to set it at the speed I was going, the car always took off beyond what I was wanting to set it at and causing me to tap the brakes and I was forced to cut it off because after I had tapped the brake and let off the brake it would start to increase speed again.

Filed Feb 5, 2014 · Acceleration · 153,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerator. The contact stated that she had to depress the pedal a few times before the vehicle finally began to move. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 96,562 miles · CA

When I was driving in a residential neighborhood and coming to a stop sight to make a right turn. All the sudden, the car sped up and the brake was failing. Luckily there was no car in the opposite side. I was able to pull the car to the curb. I checked the brake and was functioning. Later, I have the car towed to piercey toyota to diagnosis and they could not find anything wrong.

Filed Oct 4, 2012 · Acceleration · 120,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 toyota camry. The contact stated that while trying to accelerate, the vehicle would jerk forward abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection where they stated that the accelerator cable was sticking and binding. There was a recall for the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 01v012000 (vehicle speed control) but the contact's vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not eligible for a recall repair. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed May 17, 2012 · Acceleration · 100,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 1998 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The contact stated that he was unable to stop the vehicle when the brakes were applied. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a fence and dropped into a ditch. A police report was filed and the driver was suffering from back pain. The passenger sustained bruises, a contusion, chest pain, a broken rib, and skin damage. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2011 · Acceleration · 96,390 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 toyota camry. The contact started the ignition when the vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 20 MPH. The contact was able to slow down when the brake pedal was engaged. The failure occurrence was intermittent. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v012000 (vehicle speed control). The contact was in the process notifying the dealer to verify if the VIN was included in the recall defect. The failure mileage was 96,390.

Filed May 31, 2010 · Acceleration, Engine · 161,000 miles · CA · crash · 3 injuries

On may 13, 2010 approx 9:15 pm while driving a 1998 toyota camry le v6, car stalled/malfunctioned while being pulled over by chp which caused rear end collision spin out and 2 other car accidents, I have proof (video, photos, receipts, and service history) the car's throttle position sensor, idle speed control valve and or other systems caused the accident. Updated ivoq 08/17/10 *tr updated ivoq 10/06/10 updated ivoq 11/17/10 it was determined the throttle position sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. Also, the outer door handle was replaced. Updated 01/12/11

Filed May 26, 2010 · Acceleration · FL · crash · 1 injury

1998 toyota camry. Consumer states sudden unintended acceleration *tgw the consumer was involved in an accident due to unwanted acceleration. The vehicle was totaled by the insurance company.