My gas pedal keeps sticking when I start to accelerate after a red light. I can't find any recall information for the 2000 camry. Please advise if there is one or will I have to pay my mechanic to fix this. Thank you.
2000 Toyota Camry acceleration complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 78 MPH, the cruise control failed to disengage when the brakes were applied. Instead, the vehicle haphazardly pulled to the left, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled over three times and crashed into a median strip. The contact sustained a fractured scapula and several bruises. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an auto body shop. The manufacturer was notified, the VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000. Updated 01/234/14
My vehicle surged forward unexpectedly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. The contact stated that on three different occasions and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but the dealer could not determine the cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 110,000. Updated 08/27/13*lj the consumer paid to have the accelerator replaced. Updated 08/29/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. The contact stated that she was driving 55 MPH when the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 65 MPH. The contact stated that she lost contact of vehicle which came to a stop after flipping over. The driver received injuries to her lower back but did not go the hospital. The police were contacted and a report was available. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic pending an investigation. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was approximately 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck and could not be depressed. The contact applied more force to the accelerator pedal, causing the tires to spin and the vehicle to accelerate abnormally fast. In addition, the accelerator pedal would not return to the original position as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the issue but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 118,000. Updated 3/24/15*cn updated 6/22/2015
2000 toyota camry. Consumer writes in regards to acceleration recalls *tgw the consumer stated within one month of driving her brand new vehicle, she noticed acceleration issues. The dealer advised her to learn how to drive the vehicle. The consumer stated when she drove at 45 MPH and moved her foot from the accelerator as if she were about to slow down, but then applied the accelerator again, the computer that would ran the drive by wire would get confused and the vehicle would begin to shift down. The vehicle would then go into neutral for a few seconds, long enough to apply the pedal. Finally, the vehicle would get the message and quickly catch up to the level of compression of the accelerator pedal. The consumer believed the problem was with the electronics. The consumer has since traded the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the accelerator pedal became stuck. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times and that she had to continuously tap the accelerator pedal in order to disengage it. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 01v012000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 132,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The brakes were applied but the vehicle continued to accelerate rapidly. The contact crashed into another vehicle. There was no personal injury and a police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry le. The contact stated the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly; however, his foot was not on the accelerator or brake pedal. The vehicle accelerated while making a turn, as a result the vehicle coasted while the rpms increased excessively and the brakes were applied repeatedly. The vehicle was towed to the owners home. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was contacted. The VIN did not qualify for recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number : 01v012000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 136,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle rapidly increased acceleration without warning. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into the passenger side of another vehicle. There were no personal injuries. A police report was filed. The contact's vehicle front end area sustained severe damage. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect and they informed there was not a recall pertaining to the unintended acceleration. The approximate failure mileage was 199,000. Js
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. While driving 10 MPH and applying the brakes, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing her to crash into another vehicle. Also, the contact stated that when the failure occurred, she was unable to control the steering of the vehicle. The failure recurred twice. The dealer was not notified and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The current mileage was 151,000 and the approximate failure mileage was unknown.updated 08/11/11*lj updated 3/01/2012
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle was being parked when it suddenly accelerated and crashed into another parked vehicle. The contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle would not stop. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact called the manufacturer who stated a representative would inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
I have similar problem with my 2000 camry. For at least 3 years now--when after a stop, when I step on the accelerator, nothing happens until I tap it down a couple of times--then it accelerates. Almost like you have to punch the gas pedal a couple of times to get it to "take." dangerous when you expect to accelerate and do not. My son and I have both experienced this problem with the car, and upon doing research many other people experience it also.
May 28 2008, driver and 1 passenger killed in 2000 camry caused by seat belts and air bags and detached seats in a runaway toyota that lurched and became uncontrollable and hit a tree (going under 35 MPH). Because driver wore a medic-alert bracelet saying, "seizure disorder", all assumed this was the cause of the accident. Drivers (me) life was recovered in emergency hospital, passenger had chest crushed by force of air bag and seat belts when seat broke loose., bled to death internally. I , the driver have a permanent crushed larynx pain from broken chest bones and permanent smashed feet from seat breaking loose and me being shoved under the dashboard.. 48 hospital observation and weeks of follow up reported no seizures. Blood tests showed no alcohol or drugs were involved. Last previous seizure prior to the accident was some 5 years prior. I now have permanent leg and /foot damage and must walk with a walker and cannot wear regular shoes, nor can sit for more than 1 hour and has to sleep in a recliner due to the pain and inability to breath lying down in a bed. Uses cane in apartment. Lives alone (age 77) toyota claims refuses any responsibility because car insurer totaled car before toyota could inspect to see the used airbags, front seats blood and cut away seat belts to get persons into ambulances. Front was too smashed to determine any steering issues. Tires in great shape... 34 dvd photos and full police report available upon request. Regardless of loss of car control. Seat belts and air bags and seats breaking loose are the major issues of responsibility for 1 death and 1 permanent physically damaged driver. *tr updated 06/03/10*bf according to the police report, this was a single car accident was two occupants. Updated 07/19/10*tr updated 6/29/11
Consumer indicates accelerator issues with 2000 toyota camry. *gr the consumer stated the accelerator pedal stuck. The consumer managed to pull off to the side of the road and turned the engine off. The consumer stated the dealer repaired the vehicle and he hasn't experienced any problems since.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated while he was driving at approximately 30 MPH and crashed into an electrical pole and caught fire. The contact suffered injuries and was taken to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled. The current and failure mileages were approximately 72,000. Updated 07/19/10*bf updated 07/21/10*jb updated 0730/10 *bf 09/23/10*jb updated 01/14/11 *bf the consumer stated a forensic expert found the accident was caused by a malfunction in the gas pedal. Updated 01/19/11 updated 03/31/11
About two years ago (2008), when starting off from say a stop light, I would press the gas pedal & nothing would happen for a second or two, then the car would jerk ahead. This did not happen all the time. This problem occurred over a six month period or so. A mechanic (not toyota) told me the housing for the accelerator cable was corroded and needed to be replaced. This he did and I have had no problem since. Cost was about $200.
I have a 2000 toyota camry. I have taken this car in for required servicing and reported to the service technician that the gas pedal was sticking. This is noticed after I have stop and then step on the gas pedal to go. The gas pedal sticks on the top so there is a jerking action when I start off. I have paid close attention to how close I stop behind other autos so that I do not hit them in the rear if it jerks when I take off. This does not happen after every stop. The service technician suggested I go to a retail store to purchase silicone grease to put on the accelerator. I have done nothing but remove the floor mat to make sure that it was not a problem. I do not have the VIN with me at this time but I can supply it if needed.
My toyota 2000 camry had an accident which resulted in property damage, similar to the recall, yet it wasn't recalled and toyota executive complaints and the dealer where I bought the car refuse to assist me. My insurance is with geico, 800- 424-3426, claim number 0115001950101329. There was property damage in amount of 447.00 and there was an injury. I was a gas pump, backing up, to leave the hess/wilco station in kempsville, virginia, when my car accelerated for no apparent reason, out of control. Hit a poll, and lunged forward and did the same thing.
Bought my used 2000 camry in aug, 2008. A few months later, gas pedal started sticking when I apply pressure to accelerate after making a stop. Sometimes it happens every time I make a stop in a given day. Other times, when I'm out and about, it does not stick when I accelerate. I have to give it a little push to accelerate from the stopped position. Happens about 70% of the time. Makes no difference if it's winter or summer.
This is in regards to a previous odi complaint that I filed on 3/5/2010. The odi number is: 10316956. I just wanted to add that this 2000 toyota camry has a standard (manual) shift transmision so when the acceleration happened we just pushed in the clutch and coasted to a stop. Turned ignition key off, pumped the gas pedal a few times, and started the car. It was fine then. This has happened to myself maybe 8 times.
I was braking to pull into a head-in parking spot. Even though I had my foot on the brake, the car jumped the parking guard, proceeded over the sidewalk and ran into a building. This is the only time anything like this has happened, but with all the toyota troubles, I thought I'd better report it.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) my mother owned a 2000 toyota camry and she had two accidents in her car while in parking lots due to sudden acceleration. She did not tell the family at the time because she was 84 and thought she might lose her license. One accident caused $3,500 in damage. She has since passed away and I just found out about it. It has cruise control [xxx] . Our family still owns the car. I called a local dealer and got the national number for toyota and they said that the car had a mechanical accelerator system. We had a mechanic check it out and he said it was a hybrid system, partly electronic control system. Toyota mislead us.
I purchased a used 2000 toyota camry from a friend 2 yrs. Ago. My friend, original owner, had problems with the car accelerating on its own & even went as far as to buy a new accelerator cable assy.on the recommendation of the toyota dealer 3/17/06. They said that would fix the problem. I have also had the same problem since I have owned the car. Since the publicity about this problem neither my friend nor I have put the cable assy. On for fear of more problems. Toyota doesn't seem to know how to fix the problem. I still have the accelerator cable assy. In the original sealed bag & I still have the problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. While driving 60 miles per hour on the highway approaching an intersection, she was unable to stop the vehicle; however, the vehicle suddenly stopped. The contact stated that gray and black smoke began to rise from under the vehicle. The contact attempted to speak with toyota, to no avail. The current mileage was 100,000. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 4/28/10 *cn updated 05/11/10.
I own a 2000 toyota camry ce 4 c - and had noticed that prior to the recalls my gas pedal would stick - sometimes not allow me to press it down. To this day, occasionally (maybe once every 5th time I an accelerating) I have to virtually kick the pedal to make the car go. The car is in great shape, light use for the past 10 years, but I want to report that there is an issue with this 2000 camry.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. While coming from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal would stick in the open throttle position. She would continue to tap on the pedal with her foot until it would move back into the idle position. The dealer was contacted on several occasions and there were several attempts to correct the failure, exact repairs were unknown to the contact. The accelerator pedal was previously replaced as well, however the failure persisted. To date, the failure persists and there were no recalls on her vehicle. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was approximately 155,694.
When pulling into a parking place in a strip-mall, my car suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb, crossed a 2-lane road, jumped another curb, crossed a 6 foot sidewalk and ran into the front of a store, completely destroying the wall, window, and front door of the store, approx. 12 feet wide.
I own a 2000 toyota camry. I've had a problem with sticking accelerator for about 5yrs now. We've tried wd40, oils, and other lubricants but haven't been able to fix. Accelerator sticks at a stand still position, or it sticks when driving at the same constant speed for longer amounts of time. To help the problem fix, I tap firmly on the accelerator a few times to unstick it. I have checked on the toyota website recall list several times but my 2000 toyota is still not on the list. I still have the problem and am worried. What is my next step of action? I thought that since my car was one year old when I bought it that it wouldn't be covered, but I know my car was in a previous accident before I purchased it because there was damage to the driver's side door & the rear window. Could it have been because of the sticking accelerator. I'd have to check carfax and maybe some research from there on. But I did buy the car before it was one year old. Please help me out here, I drive my grandchild in my toyota camry & am worried.
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