Toyota camry 2000 VIN#4t1bg22k6yuxxxxxx today (11.04.06), while driving this car, engine accelerated without further pushing gas peddle. I stopped the car and shifted the gear to parked mode, still engine was running at more than 3000 RPM. I stopped the engine and started again. Still engine was running at high speed. While car was stopped, I pushed the gas peddle several times and started the engine. Then engine was running at normal speed. After 1 hr , I observed the same problem. Please advise me in this regard. Thank you. Regards, venkata.
2000 Toyota Camry acceleration complaints
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Dt: the consumer's vehicle accelerated suddenly and resulted in an accident on jan 28, 04 which totaled the vehicle. The first time the gas pedal became stuck was nov, 03. That time the problem was repaired and the consumer was charged for the repairs. This problem is under investigation with the federal safety agency.
Consumer complained about a sudden acceleration problem. While driving at approximately 10 MPH and approaching a traffic light the accelerator pedal stuck, causing the vehicle to accelerate without warning, and hitting a guard rail. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was totaled.
Consumer's vehicle experienced the very same problem as mentioned in recall 01v012000 concerning speed control cable/accelerator sticking.
Vehicle hit a retainer wall. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. Both the driver and the passenger sustained injuries. *ak....while driving consumer's daughter had a seizure and passed out with her foot on the accelerator. Consumer attempted to put vehicle in park and turn off the ignition. Took off sea belt, came into the driver's side and turned across traffic into a parking, lost garage where the vehicle struck a retaining wall. *ak the consumer stated even though she was successful in turning off the ignition off and putting the gear in park, the vehicle continued to accelerate. The consumer stated there was problems with the accelerator sticking on several occasions including prior to the accident. Updated 04/06/11
Had to pay o fix the throttle body and the news paper said this is a common problem on toyota camry's. Why does toyota not pay for the repair and re-imburse those who have already paid for this repair since the vehicle would not run properly or at all without the repair. This is a know problem and I feel the comsumer is picking up the bill for the manufacturers mistake.
While driving at 65 MPH in cruise control consumer kept feeling an abnormal shift in the engine. Gears were shifting, but they were doing so roughly. Cruise control was disabled ,and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. He examined the engine, drove the vehicle, and claimed that the engine was working normally. Vehicle was getting very low gas mileage considering that this vehicle was suppose to get high gas mileage.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration upon pulling into a space in an open parking lot. This resulted in vehicle jumping the curb, going through grass, over the medium, and landing on a parked vehicle on the lower level. Dealership performed a diagnostic test, but no failure code was found. *ak the consumer pulled into the parking space, the vehicle did not move forward, the consumer lightly placed her foot on the gas and the vehicle lurched forward. *sc
When approaching a parking space, the driver pressed the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle crashed into a store window. Vehicle was taken to the dealer. *ak *jb the consumer contacted the manufacturer who replied by saying that the incident was not the result of any type of manufacturer design or defect. The manufacturer wants to close the case.
While driving 40 MPH vehicle accelerated to higher speeds. This caused extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While applying the brakes vehicle surged forward. *ak problems with sudden acceleration.
While driving up hill from a stop throttle stuck, making it hard for consumer to decelerate. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
While driving between 60 and 70 MPH the consumer depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle vibrated. The manufacturer sent a representative to assess the problem and determined it was normal. *ak
The consumer complained about an acceleration problem. The vehicle did not accelerate when the driver stepped on the accelerator pedal. *ak recall#01v012000
While driving at 60 MPH and without warning vehicle stalled and then regained acceleration.
When attempting to accelerate (pressing gas pedal), vehicle will not speed up for several seconds, and then it abruptly lunges forward at an increased speed, posing a safety hazard. This has happened repeatedly starting within a couple of days of buying the car. This is particularly concerning when driving on an expressway ramp. Thus I have been avoiding driving on the expressway. Also, the brakes work abnormally. There was excessive vibration, jerkiness, and brake sensitivity. I took the car to the dealer within 5 days of purchase and subsequently returned it 4 more times. They only acknowledged that the rotors were warped and resurfaced them. Otherwise, they deny there is any other problem. They blamed the acceleration problem on the A/C being turned on. However, the problem persists regardless to whether the accessories are turned on or off or how high they are turned on.
The federal safety agency# 01-v-012-000 the accelerator cable housing could be deformed at the cruise control actuator-to-throttle body connection. The accelerator inner-cable could wear away and eventually break. Consumer had same problem.
After using cruise control on my 2000 toyota camry and coming to a stop, the accelerator pedal sticks. When you proceed forward, you have to depress the accelerator pedal hard, causing the car go forward at an unsafe speed.
While driving, consumer applied brakes and vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing a front colision. Delaer has been notified.*ak consumer stated toyota tested vehicle, and no problem could be found.
Engine light illuminated. Took vehicle to dealer, put vehicle on machine, and saw no problem. While backing out vehicle suddenly took off. Please provide any further information.
Surfaces of brake and gas pedal became progressively more slippery causing foot to slide off and lose contact. I was told by dealer that this is" due to material car washer uses when cleaning inside car" '
Consumer stated the gas pedal will stick in cold weather or when vehicle is cold, consumer would have to push or kick pedal before moving.*ak.
The se v6 engine is exibiting a rough idle at start, and when stopped. I was advised to clean the throttle boody and injectiors. This did nothing but waste my money. I am begining to believe its sludge or a misaligned camshaft
Both brake pedal and accelerator pedal are designed too close together. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumers wife was driving and pulled into a parking lot, and vehicle accelerated into a cement barrier surrounding a light post. She was traveling at approximately 20 to 25 MPH, and both frontal air bags failed to deploy. No determination has been made as to why the air bags failed to function. Driver experienced whiplash, and was seeking futher medical help for neck pain. *ak
Was driving vehicle and there was a break in the road. A split second later, ABS kicked in and vehicle accelerated. Had no warning it would happened. Nearly had an accident. Had to press on brakes hard to stop.
Consumer was traveling on a residential street about 25mph and heard a noise, and the vehicle took off. She applied brakes, and the brakes didn't stop vehicle. Vehicle stopped after hitting another vehicle. There were minor injuries . Dealership will be notified. *ak consumer states before hitting vehicle she traveled without brakes for about 1/4 of a mile.
While driving going up a hill, the car suddenly accelerated without warning. The consumer tried to stop the car by applying the brakes, but the car failed to slow down and crashed into the vehicle in front of her. It was raining.*ak updated 03/09/10
Vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in a collision/ minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified. *ak consumer was injured in vehicle, consumer states steering wheel turned sharply to the left at time of sudden acceleration.
While traveling and without any indication vehicle would idle high, which caused the consumer to depress brake pedal, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. Which resulted in consumer having an accident.*ak the consumer stated she was involved in two accidents on 2 separate occasions. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem on both occasions.*jb updated 03/09/10.
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