While driving at 30 MPH vehicle stalled. While applying the accelerator pedal vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it home. The cause had not been determined.
1999 Toyota Camry acceleration complaints
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While pulling into a parking lot the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. As a result the vehicle collided into a park vehicle. The consumer stated in order to stop the vehicle she had to apply the emergency brake. A recall was issued, however the VIN was outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional. *jb information.
Today, just 2 hours ago, when I tired parallel parking my 1999 toyota camry into a meter parking lot along the street, as usual I gave it a little gas to back it in, but unexpectly, it suddenly accerated backward very very fast, hit the parking meter and broke the meter pole, it also caused a dent in the bumper and trunk cover area. No one was injured in the accident and nothing has been done so far to correct the failure.
The accelerator pedal sticks and must be "punched" after stopping. This occurs every time that I drive the car no matter what the conditions. Can result in accident.
The gas pedal sticks when you first start and then drive the vehicle. The manufacturer knows this and suggest cleaning the throttle body every 15000 miles. They charge $25 to do this if that is all you have done. When the problem occurs you have to press down on the gas pedal hard to get it to release. This is obviously very dangerous. I have told my toyota dealer many times about this problem. The problem seams to alleviate itself after you have driven a few miles. The incident date below is just one date this occurred. It is a constant problem. I also own a 1993 toyota camry and it has the same problem.
The acceleration pedal would stick. *ph
Consumer states that vehicle would accelerate without warning dealer notified.
The vehicle had a problem for over a year with the throttle cable sticking. *ak the throttle sticking was intermittent. The consumer felt the 4 cylinder engines should be recalled as the 99 toyota camry v6 engines. (recall # 01v012000) *scc
While pulling into a parking space vehicle suddenly accelerated, jumping the curb and crashing into a building.
Accelerator stuck , car shot forward, hitting townhouse on street. Airbags did not deploy.
I was driving sountbound with 2 other passengers, we were all belted in. A car in the northbound lane cut across traffic into our southbound lane at that time I had no where to move so I applied my brakes her car proceeded to accelerate to apprx 40-45 MPH and hit us head on. We had injuries bruises, neck injuries and the worst a broken sternum. At know time did our airbags deploy during this accident. I have contacted toyota corporation and they said we were not hit hard enough for the airbags to deploy end of dicussion. Toyota has given us the cold shoulder and more or less not to bother them about this. I would like to know how come if we were hit so hard the airbags did not deploy. The police at the scene along with others were also concerned about the airbags not deploying and also they informed not to get into the car because the airbags could deploy at any time. The autobody shop is also concerned with the airbags but toyota will not return their calls. If you could help in any way it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time, cyndy pitassi.
Consumer was traveling about 25mph on a side street traveling onto another street,and without prior warning, vehicle took off and hit two vehicles. Consumer had feet on brakes, and vehicle continued to move. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer also experienced this same problem a year ago, however was able to pull over and stop vehicle, for this last accident, dealer replaced gasket and cleaned throttle body.
Consumer was at a stop sign, vehicleaccelerated forward when taking foot off brake, when placing foot back on brake, the vehicle accelerated backward. Damages were done to a vehicle in back and to the consumers vehicle as well. Dealer found nothing to be wrong with cable. Recall 01v01200o. *ak the dealer replaced cruise control accelerator cable.
The vehicle experienced sudden acceeration as the consumer shifted the vehicle from reverse to drive, the consumer pulled the emergency brake but the vehicle continued to accelerate and the engine began to smoke as she applied the brake and turned off the engine, the vehicle hit a fire hydrant and came to a stop, the consumer contacted the dealer about recall 01v‑012 but was told that her vehicle was not included, consumer believes a wider recall may be necessary. Nlm
Recall 01v012000; accelerator cable housing could be deformed at cruise control actuator to throttle body connection. Consumer is experiencing this problem.this vehicle not included in recall due to VIN. Please give any further details.
When put in park, and before consumer shuts off engine, vehicle surges forward, happend 3 times, once it went through a garage door. Dealer cannot find cause.
When putting vehicle in reverse car will jump backwards, and consumer is very scared to drive car.
Pushed the accelerator, no response from the engine. Engine would spontaneously rev- without accelerator being touched. After a 2 hour rest period the car was again driven the same problem occurred. The RPM would rev without the accelerator being pushed, after about 50 feet the engine check light came on. The gas pedal would sometimes engage the engine so we were able to travel a short distance. It was unpredictable as to when the accelerator would work. It would sometimes kick in while the RPM's were reving and the car would jerk forward. I felt it was unsafe to drive. As we were shutting the car off to load it on the tow truck when thecar was shut off, and the keys were still in the ignition, the automatic door locks repeatedly went off- in a rapid motion about 20 times until the keys were removed. The car has been towed to a local dealer.
Consumer was traveling about 55mph on the highway, she applied gas pedal to speed up, and vehicle started to roar and slowdown. Consumer was trying to get over to the shoulder of the road, but vehicle stalled and was hit by oncoming truck. Vehicle was in the shop for a month and a half. Mechanic told consumer that she needed a new transmission.
Vehicle suddenly accelerated, resulting in a minor collision. Driver sustained minor injuries, and vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer has been notified.
Unexplained acceleration in 1st and 2nd gear at 2800 RPM. The car will not stop in a safe distance.
While driving at 25 MPH took foot off of the brake pedal and vehicle accelerat consumer applied the brakes again, and vehicle kept accelerating. Engine check light came on and won't go off. Also, driver's side shoulder belt wasn't working.
All of a sudden vehicle went full throttle, causing owner to lose control o vehicle and crashed into another vehicle then into a brick wall. Applying brakes had no affect on stopping vehicle. The problem was reported to manufacturer.
The vehicle after cruise control was set reponded with a continuing of sudden acceleration. None of the operational control selections/accelerate/ set/coast/off/resume and accelerate. When activated would not alter the cars internal control. The engine was turned off, then turned back on and still nothing happeneed. The automatic gear shift was moved to neutral and the engine went immediately to high RPM's (above 5,000 RPM). There were two incidents of sudden acceleration that on 2/03/99 one was on the freeway. The second was in heavy traffic flow just after peak hour. Weather and driving conditions were very goodto excellent..
Sudden acceleration resulting in an accident.
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