I had just brake & was waiting for the signal to turn green suddenly the check vsc system came up along with the brake ABS ,traction control all light came up . I reached home & parked the car & switched it off . Tried to restart the car & it would no start again .
2008 Toyota Camry acceleration complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH into a parking lot the vehicle violently jerked forward and accelerated while the brake pedal was engaged. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel due to the sudden acceleration to no avail. The vehicle surged on an incline, crashed into a fence, and also crashed into a rear sliding door of a house. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries and was being treated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.
When pulling into a gravel parking space at less than 5mph. Car suddenly accelerated full throttle, jumped a concrete parking stop, became partially airborne on the right side , coming down in a depression after 25 ft. Brake was fully depressed through event. Visual inspection and manual check after incident showed nothing impeding either gas pedal or brake. Mats firmly attached. We have photos of the acceleration tracks and the ditch where it landed. Damage to fascia, bumper, air dam. Alignment, possible tire damage. Est. $800 - $1200. Our complaint is car sat at dealer for 2 months deemed unsafe to drive. The outcome was that nothing was recorded on the black box and vehicle passed inspections on a lift. Therefore even though this was an unintended acceleration issue toyota will do nothing. Recommendation from both consumer reports and edmunds is a brake override should be installed. When this was mentioned they said no the car doesn't need it. One of our complaints is toyota motor sales u.s.a. Took 2 months to resolve this. They didn't return phone calls or notify the dealer of any results. Dealer stated toyota wouldn't let them work on the car and it was listed unsafe to drive. During this 2 months we had to rent a car out of pocket (insurance paid 2 weeks). Over $1000. Both my wife and I feel very lucky this incident didn't happen on a busy highway or next to a solid wall. If it had there was a good chance we could have been injured and the damage much worse. Dealing with both the dealer and toyota u.s.a. Was frustrating and pointless. We have picked up the car and are considering trading it in but are shocked to find in 2 years it has deprecated by $8000! This has been a complete nightmare and a monetary loss as well. To at least get the brake override would be some satisfaction. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was slowing to a stop at a red light. The warning light check vsc came on. The brakes were very weak and did not stop the car. I had to escape on to the shoulder and have the car slow down.
I own a 2008 toyota camry and was told today that this make model and year cars have been having a excessive oil consumption problem with the engine. The dealership does not know where the oil is going and that I should watch this to make sure I do not run out of oil and burn up the engine. I have concerns about this since I travel almost 100 miles a day and bought this car for safety and longevity no matter how many miles are involved. My children and I could be left stranded which is a concern in this day and age. From what I am told this is an ongoing problem with this engine why is there no recall? Keep in mind this is the same year of the whole accelerator pedal recall.
Slowly entered rite aid parking lot at 5-10 MPH. Turned right into a parking spot. Lightly tapped the brake and the accelerator went faster than if you were driving on the highway. Car jumped the concrete bumper onto the walkway. Had to cut the wheel all the way to the right to avoid hitting the brick wall of the store and drove into the parking lot guard rail. Car went into a high speed skid and when it came out of the skid was still accelerating at a very high speed and had to turn the ignition off for it to stop. There were skid marks and smoke. Air bag did not go off. Waiting to hear from toyota with a date to have the car inspected. Would like for toyota to buy back my car which we have spent top dollar having toyota maintain it for the last five years, which included the 100,000 mile service just a week or two before the accident. Do not feel safe driving this car again. Please advise.
Check vsc system warning and brake and other warning lights lighting up on dashboard. Difficulty braking with lurching forward when at a complete stop. Needed to pump on brakes several times to come to a complete stop, loss of braking ability.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The vehicle was shifted to park and functioned normally. The vehicle was able to be driven to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. Updated 8/15/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that she applied the brakes and the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the reinforcement bar and the accelerator pedal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000 and the current mileage was 54,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact mentioned that she was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. A security mall report was filed and the driver sustained a knee injury. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would contact her back at a later date. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 25,000. *tr updated 05/08/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that he applied the brakes and the vehicle began to accelerate independently. The contact had to shift into neutral in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,104.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact stated that the brake calipers malfunctioned due to the sudden acceleration. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the brake calipers repaired. After the brake calipers were repaired the vehicle continued to accelerate without warning. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer could not duplicate the acceleration issue. In addition, the engine completely failed due to a fracture in the water pump, also causing all of the electric components to malfunction. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated while driving out of a parking space and before she could place her foot on the accelerator the vehicle became out of control and crashed into a tree. The vehicle was towed to a body shop where it was being repaired. The passenger in the vehicle was taken to the hospital for chest pains. A police report was filed. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were contacted. The failure and current mileage was 42,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated the vehicle was turned off and in park gear when she got out of it; however, it accelerated and crashed into their garage. The vehicle did not stop moving until it hit the back wall. The vehicle also drove over the contacts leg when it accelerated. The contact did not mention if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and repaired by the insurance company. After the vehicle was repaired, the manufacturer had the vehicle inspected by a local company who stated that nothing was wrong with it. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a recall repair under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v017000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal) and stated that the failure still exist. The failure and current mileage was 11,338. Updated 05/04/11 *bf updated 06/20/11
While driving on a two lane highway at approximately 50 MPH, I began to slow down as I approached a car pulled off to the right hand side. My car accelerated. I had both feet on the brake. The car continued to accelerate. I'm guessing it hit 80 MPH. A few terrifying seconds later, the car was back under control. No accident. No damage. I brought the car to a local, reputable garage and they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I traded the car in later in the week and informed the lia honda salesperson about my experience and told him the car should not be resold but should be sold for parts/scrap.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry hybrid. The contact was driving 75 MPH when the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact attempted to apply the brakes but to no avail. He then abruptly depressed the brakes, drove off the road and shut the engine off. He then restarted the vehicle and the engine rpms were idling extremely higher than normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the contact was advised that the floor mat clips were fractured and caused the failure. The contact did not agree that the floor mats were what caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000. Updated 03/24/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. When the contact drove into the driveway, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a parked vehicle. The contact advised the manufacturer of the failure and stated that there was a recall for the vehicle speed control. The contact was not the original owner; therefore, they could not confirm if the recall repair was previously performed. The contact stated that this was the first time the failure occurred. The failure and current mileage was 56,000.
Tl*the contacts owns a 2008 toyota camry. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle accelerated suddenly. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 09v388000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal) but the vehicle continued to experience sudden acceleration after the repairs were made. The contact stated the acceleration occurred intermittently at various speeds. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer after the repairs were made. The technicians stated they could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
2008 toyota camry. Consumer writes in regards to all four tires rims(wheels) rusting *tgw the consumer also stated the accelerator peal would stick at times and the brakes would lock up.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the repairs were recalls 09v3880000 & 10v017000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal) were performed in 2010. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a parked vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the leg, face and arm. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 12/14/2011 *cn updated 04/25/11
Copy of ltr to toyota re potential sticking accelerator pedals in his 2008 toyota camry. *kb the consumer stated the radiator exploded. The dealer stated there was a defect. Also, the front struts needed to be replaced. The consumers wife noticed when the vehicle idled, cold air replaced hot air. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the problem was identified as the water pump.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. As the vehicle was being shifted out of park, the rpms increased suddenly, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a building. Two people were injured as a result. A police report was filed. The vehicle was being repaired for damages. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a repair for recall 10v017000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal) but the dealer told the contact to bring the vehicle back within two months because they could detect no problems. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
We received a recall letter on our 2008 camry due gas pedal problem. We took the camry in for the recall. The dealer shaved the pedal down. This is the fix for the run away camry's. The fix is very sloppy and makes the car uncomfortable to drive due the pedal being so short now. I call toyota they said that was the approved fix. They did give me a case number and said someone would call in 3 days. The fix seems to be a lot more unsafe now than before.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The vehicle suddenly accelerated while driving up hill. The driver lost control and the vehicle turned over. The engine also caught fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed. The insurance company investigated the failure; however, she didn't received the investigation report. The contact recently received recall 09v388000 vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal. The police report was available upon request. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 4,019. Updated 11/22/10 *bf updated 11/23/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 09v388000 vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal on june 2010 with 55,000 miles. On august 27, 2010 while approaching the intersection 35 MPH the check engine light illuminated and she heard a noise underneath the hood the vehicle stalled after a few seconds the vehicle suddenly accelerated with her foot on the brake pedal. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 60,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact was at a traffic light with his foot on the brake when suddenly the vehicle surged four feet into traffic and stopped. A crash did not occur as a result of the failure. On the same day, that afternoon, while at a stop sign with his foot on the brake pedal, the contact stated that the vehicle began to surge again and lunge several inches forward. The contact shifted into neutral gear and the rpms increased excessively while his foot was on the brake pedal. He then shifted into park gear and the vehicle began making a loud noise; he shifted back to neutral and was able to continue to drive forward. The vehicle had previously been serviced for all recalls related to vehicle speed control. The contact will schedule an appointment with the dealer to inspect the vehicle. The contact had not called the manufacturer when the complaint was filed. The current mileage was approximately 30,650. The failure mileage was 30,532.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry hybrid. The contact was driving approximately 2 to 3 MPH up a hill attempting to stop when the rpms increased excessively. The contact applied the brakes repeatedly and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The gear selector was shifted into the park positon and the vehicle stopped while crashing into the proceeding vehicle which caused a chain reaction crash with a second vehicle. There was minimal impact when the crash occurred. The contact stated that the vehicle sustained scratches to the front end bumper. There were no personal injuries. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer advised the contact that he would receive a follow-up call within twenty-four hours. The manufacturer had not responded regarding the failure when the complaint was filed. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approxiamtely 25,000.
Lack of throttle control,up and down shifting,acceleration surging,extreme acceleration from minimal throttle depression (impossible to drive in maine winter slippery roads). Cruise control varies 7 to 9 MPH on the maine turnpike when set 75 MPH. At 75 MPH the car will un-lock the converter and down shift to maintain speed and over accelerates by 5mph and stays in the lower gear for considerable time then de-celerates the throttle and does not up shift,then up shifts and locks the converter at the same time creating a sudden jolt and takes 1/2 mile to resume set speed unless there another hill.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The manufacturer advised the contact that his vehicle was not included in recall 10v017000 (vehicle speed control, accelerator pedal recall). The contact stated that toyota failed to inform him that his vehicle was not included in the recall prior to him contacting the manufacturer. There are no failures at this time. The current mileage was 26,071.
While driver was pulling into a parking space and coming to a near stop, the vehicle, a 2008 toyota camry, suddenly accelerated on its own accord, hopping the concrete curb, accelerating the vehicle as the car crashed struck and pushed along a trash bin, thru thick brush, a steel gated fence and eventually striking a tree where the vehicle finally came to rest. The driver attempted to stop the vehicle by applying both feet to the brakes as it traveled approximately 150 feet. The vehicle was subject to both the floor mat and acceleration pedal recalls which were repaired on february 11, 2010. This incident was post-recall repair. Since the incident, the vehicle has not been repaired and is currently being stored by an autobody repair facility and awaits inspection by the federal safety agency and toyota.
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