Stuck accelerator pedal 2002 toyota camry. I have a 2002 toyota camry se 4 cylinder automatic that has had the accelerator stick under the floor mat several times in the last week. I have been able to pull the mat off the accelerator so far.
2002 Toyota Camry acceleration complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact was driving approximately 20 MPH when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a brick wall. The contact was injured. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was available. The contact called the manufacturer who advised that someone would get back to her. Updated 1/19/2010 updated 04/20/11
2002 toyota camry. Appropriate handling- letter from regarding toyota's recall including the 2002 toyota camry *tgw the consumer stated in april 2004, the vehicle surged when he applied the brake going downhill into a parking garage. He was able to stop by putting the gear in park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the problem. In december 2008, as he was coming to stop in a driveway, slightly downhill, the vehicle surged again. He had his foot on the brake in preparation to come to a full stop. There was not much room to stop, so consequently, the consumer crashed into a garage and caused damage to a park car.
2002 toyota camry. S10 appropriate handling- letter from regarding toyota problem *tgw the consumer stated she as well as her husband experienced sudden acceleration on three separate occasions which resulted in accidents. The first accident occurred when the consumer was slowing down to make a left turn, when suddenly she found herself in the middle of heavy traffic and subsequently was hit by another vehicle. She was cited for failing to yield. The second time, her husband was stopping on a side street before entering a main street and he discovered he was unable to stop the vehicle and consequently, hit another vehicle. The last accident, the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated and she crashed into her garage wall causing thousands of dollars worth of damage. The consumer stated prior to the accidents. There were rare occasions, at anticipated stops when she lifted her foot from the accelerator to slow down to place it on the brake, the brake would not engage. Instead of slowing down, the vehicle would lurch ahead.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact stated that the driver started the vehicle and shifted into reverse, when it suddenly accelerated forward to 65 MPH. The vehicle crashed into a garage and hit another vehicle, pushing the vehicle two feet. The driver turned off the vehicle and got out. The right front tire on the contact's vehicle melted because of the heat accumulated because of the acceleration. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 90,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact was driving approximately 20 MPH approaching an intersection to make a left turn. When the brake was applied there was an unintended acceleration and caused the vehicle to crash into the proceeding vehicle. There were no personal injuries. A police report was filed of the incident. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from the scene. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
2002 toyota camry. Consumer states problem with brakes *tgw the consumer stated when he applied the brakes to slow down, there was no brake response and the vehicle continued to accelerate. Consequently, the consumer rear ended another vehicle. The consumer and his wife suffered minor injuries.
1. Events leading to failure: on 11/21/09. At about 10:45 pm, the accelerator on my 2002 toyota camry xle jammed open. 2. Consequences: I tried to stop the car by stepping very hard on the brake pedal, but the car kept accelerating. As a result, the car hit a tree head-on. My wife and I both suffered bodily injuries. 3. What was done to correct the failure: I wrote three letters to toyota, and I received replies to each one. Toyota sent an investigator to examine my car. Toyota's legal department concluded that there was nothing wrong with my car that could hsve caused the sudden acceleration. However, they would not release to me the data that they obtained, from downloading the data from the car's main computer.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. After starting the vehicle the contact shifted into drive gear and noticed the vehicle would not accelerate unless the pedal was depressed more than 3/4 of the way down. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed a computer chip was malfunctioning. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no prior warnings. The failure mileage was 31000 and the current mileage was 32000.
We were riding on a cobble stone street going very slow in a tourist area of savannah, ga. Our 2002 toyota camry, suddenly accelerated out of control. With the brake fully engaged we skidded down the street in shock. It lasted about 4 to 5 seconds and thankfully there were no people or other cars in the way. I estimate we went about 50 yards. It stopped as suddenly as it started. We then called the police to report what happened as we were very shook up. We reported this to the toyota dealer we bought the car from. They had it towed to their dealership. Then they said they could not find anything wrong with the car and they would call toyota for further direction. I am waiting for them to call me back.
Stopped in line at fast food drive-up. Placed vehicle in park. Placed vehicle in drive to move forward and the vehicle quickly accelerated. Stepped on brake pedal and the vehicle would not stop. Vehicle stopped after slamming into vehicle in front. Will be going by the toyota dealership in the morning to report what happened.
One of two electronic accelerator position sensors malfunctioned on my 2002 toyota camry. I experienced a sluggish response to pedal action (I.e. I had to push the pedal farther than normal to gain any acceleration - check engine light was also illuminated). I immediately drove to my mechanic's shop for evaluation and repair. After running diagnostics, he determined that the sensor had malfunctioned and advised me not to drive the car any further until it was repaired. As I understand it, from my mechanic's explanation, the sensor determines the position of the accelerator and sends a request for acceleration as a voltage ranging from 0-5v, where 0v is no acceleration and 5v is full-throttle. Through further testing, he determined that the sensor that had malfunctioned was reading 5v. I find it very concerning that in the event of failure the sensor does not "fail safe" (I.e. Fail to 0v, rather than 5v). The technician explained that the second sensor was there as a safety redundancy, but either way, "fail safe" is one of the most basic design concepts in an application where safety is critical as is the case here. In my conversation with toyota, they would not stand behind the part (my warranty had expired and it was not on recall), nor could they give me any assurance that the replacement part had been redesigned in such a way that it would "fail safe." I am a wife, mother of two small children, and the primary income generator for our family. I do not feel good about what I now know about the safety of my car and do not feel that toyota took my concerns to heart. I would appreciate anything you could do to help. I suspect I may not be the only one to experience this safety failure.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. While driving approximately 15 MPH up hill the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The diagnostic test identified the accelerator position sensor caused the failure to occur. The manufacturer was contacted, but they would not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 58,000.
I have been experiencing much difficulty with acceleration when driving my 02 toyota camry xle..I step on the gas and the car hesitates to accelerate..then all of a sudden it goes hard..this is now on a daily basis whenever I drive.
We were leaving a gas station and proceeded to go around the back of the gas station but decided there was insufficient amount of area to go through between the gas station and an iga store.. The wife put the camry in reverse and the engine accelerated and backed into a telephone pole ..it threw us forward and again backed into the pole.. My wife automatically put the car in drive and the car shot through between the store and the gas station.. It broke both side mirrors and scratched down the sides of the car.. We proceeded into three lanes of traffic, hitting a honda van in the passenger door.. The car kept going across two more lanes of traffic and into the gas station across the street before I finally reacted and told the wife to apply the emergency brake...the car stopped about two feet from hitting another vehicle..and the other gas station.. Both vehicles were totaled in the accident.. The car would not stop even with my wife riding the brake until we hit the van.. Witnesses said they heard the brakes squealing as we were coming out of the gas station area..
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. She stated while driving at speeds of 40 MPH attempting to brake for a traffic stop, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. The police arrived on scene and the vehicle was towed. A police report was available. The contacts vehicle was destroyed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 06/24/10 *bf updated 07/06/10 updated 8/9/10 *cn according to the consumer, her husband was killed as well as another motorist. There were also two injuries. Updated 08/11/10
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact stated that while reversing from a driveway, the vehicle abnormally accelerated backward. The contact attempted to depress the brake but to no avail. The vehicle proceeded to crash into three parked vehicles. The contact was not injured and a police report was filed accordingly at the scene. The body damage to the vehicle was repaired however; the vehicle was not diagnosed for the sudden acceleration failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000 and the current mileage was approximately 165,000.
2002 toyota camry. Consumer states sudden unintended acceleration. *tgw the consumer stated as his wife entered the driveway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the consumers other vehicle.
2002 toyota acceleration in reverse. On 30 april 2009 the camry accelerated and crashed in to a pt cruiser. The crash was reported to toyota in april 2010, and case number 1004020679 was made. When the consumers wife put her foot on the brake and started the engine, it had a very high idle after it was started. She placed the transmission into reverse with her foot still on the brake when suddenly, the vehicle accelerated backwards and hit a parked vehicle. Updated ivoq 05/25/10 the consumer received a letter from toyota stating diagnostic testing did not reveal any type of manufacturing design or defects which contributed to the accident. Updated ivoq. 10/18/10*jb.
Tl*-the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH approaching traffic stop signal. When the brake pedal was engaged the vehicle accelerated and crashed into another vehicle. There were no personal injuries and the vehicle sustained damages. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was not included in a recall defect. The failure mileage was unavailable. The current mileage was 53,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. While making a u-turn at 2 MPH on the grass, the vehicle suddenly accelerated until the brakes were applied. The vehicle had not been repaired and the problem had not resurfaced when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. The current mileage was 36,000. Updated 08/03/10. *lj updated 09/21/10
Tl*the contact owned a 2002 toyota camry. On february 5, 2004 on, the driver attempted to make a left turn when the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably and crashed into a tree. The passenger and driver were both injured. The speed when the failure occurred was 30 MPH. The police responded and a police report was filed. An ambulance report is also available if needed. The air bags deployed after the crash occurred. The vehicle was towed to repair facility where it was repaired. The vehicle was sold when the complaint was filed. Updated 05/12/10. *lj updated 10/12/10
Veh# 1 was exiting burbank ave turning left onto colonel john gardner when the floor mat became stuck' under the gas pedal,ca;using the vehicle to race forward.mcc turned the wheel but drove across the front lawn at 140 cjg . Vehicle then went across the street into the circuliar driveway at cjg striking several landscaping oiers , knocking sthem on the ground. The vehicle then went thru an 8! Foot section of split rail fence and ran over a ail box post with 3 mailboxes on the property on the property of133 cjg. Vehicle then crossed sthe street and struck a tree causing extensive front end damage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact was driving approximately 65 MPH when she release the accelerator pedal to apply her foot to the brake pedal, the vehicle kept accelerating. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. There were three people injured in the crash. The contact stated that the vehicle was at her insurance company. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for diagnostic and testing. The contact stated there are 2 people in the family that drive the vehicle and 2 people have experienced unintended acceleration. The approximate failure and current mileages were 49,000.
2002 toyota camry le. Consumer states unintended acceleration. *tgw the consumer stated as she approached an intersection, she attempted to apply the brake, but the vehicle began to lurch forward and would not stop. In order to avoid going into a major intersection, the consumer steered toward a ditch. The second incident occurred when the consumer was approaching a light, once again the vehicle starting accelerating. The consumer was able to steer the vehicle toward a vacant field. The vehicle was inspected for a second time, but, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
2002 toyota camry. Consumer states sudden acceleration. *tgw the consumer pulled into a garage. The turn into the garage was tight, so it required her to back up and then pull forward in order to execute the turn. She backed up and turned the steering wheel hard to the right. She had her foot on the brake and shifted from reverse to forward when all of a sudden, the vehicle accelerated out of control and crashed into the house, doing several thousand dollars of damage to the house and the vehicle. Several weeks later the same situation occurred. Fortunately, the consumer's foot was on the brake when she shifted, so the vehicle only shot forward a few feet before she was able to stop it. *jb updated 03/30/10 second document was sent in as a congressional letter.*jb updated 06/02/10
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. While attempting to drive 5 MPH into a parking space, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without driver intent. As a result, the vehicle was involved in a crash and was severely damaged. There was no mention of any injuries or if a police report was filed. The dealer was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer would provide no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 50,000.
This is in reference to the recently announced toyota recall for increased unintended acceleration of the vehicle. I believe this is an issue dating back to 2002 toyota model cars. I would like to add that I believe toyota was aware of the potential problem. Let me explain: my mother purchased a new 2002 toyota camry in 2001, and within 3-6 months of driving the vehicle she experienced the unintended increased acceleration with complete braking failure problem more than once. I was a passenger on one incident, sitting in the back seat, and the car accelerated on it's own from 25mph to 45 MPH, hand brake, pedal brake all failed when applied. Car kept moving. If I had not reached across from the back seat and jammed the car gear from drive into the park position, there would have been an accident with injuries or worse. My mom refused to drive the vehicle after this incident on may 21,2002. She tried to trade it in and get her money back from the dealer in dallas/ft.worth area, but the toyota dealer refused. She had to go thru an official arbitration board hearing with the executives at toyota because she did not want to drive the vehicle and wanted to return it. The toyota board hearing outcome was not in her favor. Go figure. But on the way out of the hearing the lead toyota mechanic took her aside and told her "off" the record "that this acceleration problem was going to be a big problem in the future" and that he was sorry. That same week my mom traded her new 2002 toyota camry in for a new honda at the honda dealer. My mom since has passed away. Anyway, I just thought that due to the importance of this issue I would share our story with you. In addition my sisters accompanied my mom to her arbitration hearing at toyota in dallas ft worth area along with my brother in law who is a ford mechanic , and I am sure they can provide more information regarding the hearing events if needed. We think further investigation may be warranted.
Sudden acceleration fourth occurrence.
I was on a 150 mile trip. Was going down a hill in the country and lost speed control of my car. The car was going faster and faster and the brakes were doing nothing. We flew over a railroad crossing and through an intersection. I brought the car under control using the emergency brake.
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