Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry which was purchased in 2008. He stated that within 5,000 miles of purchasing the vehicle, both the left and right front axles failed and were replaced under warranty. While driving 70 MPH, the engine revved and the vehicle began to accelerate. The vehicle accelerated over 118 MPH for approximately 3 miles while the contact was depressing the brake pedal in an attempt to stop the acceleration. The vehicle did not slow down. He then forced the vehicle into neutral and the vehicle began to coast until finally coming to a stop. The dealer was contacted and they advised him not to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact had not yet heard from toyota, to date. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 26,000.
2009 Toyota Camry acceleration complaints
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I have a 2009 toyota camry/le and when the vehicle in "cruise control" mode going down a hill the speed increases up to 15mph. At that point I turn the cruise control off to slow the vehicle down. I have no problems with the cruise control other than going "down" hill. Not sure if this is normal for the vehicle or not. Tw*
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving approximately 25 MPH the vehicle accelerated into the intersection through a red light and crashed into a vehicle. She engaged the brake pedal with both feet. There were no injuries. A police report is available if needed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and it was repaired. The toyota manufacturer has not been notified. The failure mileage was 2,000.
Whom it may concern: my wife and I bought our 2009 camry for safety. So we could feel safe taking our children to their sporting events, school, etc. We have been experiencing the throttle sticking issue. The entire time we have had the car. First at 10,000 miles, 18,000 miles, 33,123 miles, 36,000 miles, and 38,500. My wife took the car in the third time at 33,123 miles to thompson toyota in edgewood md insisting it wasn't the floor mats. They insisted it was the floor mats even though my wife said other wise. The ran a diagnostic on the problem and couldn't find anything. They blamed it on a dirty air filter and carbon build up on the throttle body. My wife requested to be taken back and be shown this, they refused to show her the dirty throttle body. Tompson toyota wanted to charge my wife $200 to perform this service. She called me and I told her to bring the car home. The fifth time it happened at 38,500 miles on the car. My wife and I were driving to the grocery story when the car accelerated to 80mph. On the last two occasions this happened the floor mats were out.
While driving home with my wife in her 2009 toyota camry le and approaching a traffic controlled intersection that was still some distance away, we suddenly traveled the distance to the intersection very quickly and by the time I was able to slow the vehicle down, we were in the middle of the intersection. The result was a collision with another vehicle crossing the intersection. The other vehicle was not significantly damaged, but our vehicle was a total loss. Thankfully, there were no injuries. At the time, the most reasonable explanation appeared to be inclement weather; [it happened during a strong rain storm]. We assumed that what seemed like a very rapid traversing of distance and the unresponsiveness of the vehicle was due to poor visibility and slippage. Yet I remember remarking to my wife that the vehicle had appeared to accelerate on its own, but I had no way of confirming this. I am now convinced that this was actually the cause.
I write you in regard the toyota recall, I bougth a toyota camry 2009 and I've received a recall letter, first one about the mats, but they never contact to solve the problem, now I received another one about the acceleration stuck, in this letter they say that they will advise in another separate letter when a campaign remedy is available for my vehicle. In fact, the accelerator stuck me twice, today I was trying to call all numbers I have (toyota customer service, toyota experience service, toyota of orlando and central florida toyota) to see when they going to solve this but nobody knows nothing, meanwhile the people are risk their own lives and the others in an unsecure car.
Accelerator stuck, wide open position, sudden acceleration to high speed, while driving. Unable to stop vehicle with braking system.
I have noticed that my 2009 camry idles very fast and the dealer says this is normal. My around town gas mileage is way off from the original estimates!!!!!several times I have noticed that the acceleration will drop off the second that I take my foot off the pedal. Please advise asap!!!!!!!!!
Gas pedal stuck. Cause by the floor mat was removed and still semi sticks.
Toyota motor sales (tms), u.s.a., inc., today announced that it is instructing toyota dealers to temporarily suspend sales of eight models involved in the recall for sticking accelerator pedal, announced on january 21, 2010.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. Approximately one month ago the the contact stated that her radio display was not visible whenever she started the vehicle. Within a few weeks, the rear power windows began opening on their own. The contact was driving approximately 20 MPH when the brakes were engaged; however, the vehicle would not stop which caused her to crash into a vehicle in front of her. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a body shop who advised the contact that there was also an electrical failure since the vehicle would start. The repair shop made several attempts to start the vehicle and was unsuccessful. The manufacturer advised her that the recall repair will start in april and that she would have to wait until then. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The failure mileage was 19854.
Toyota camry gas pedal, sept 14th 2009 speeding up and almost caused accident.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry le. While parking the vehicle at approximately 3 MPH, the accelerate pedal stuck which caused the contact to crash into the front porch of a house. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The front passenger side fender was crushed. The manufacturer sent a representative to investigate the failure on january 11, 2010. The representative advised the contact that she would receive a report in the mail before she can have the vehicle repaired or replaced. The failure mileage was 8,111.
When parallel parking (backing-up) on a city side street, car suddenly accelerated; jumping the curb and, luckily, crashing into a tree. Rear end damage estimated at $10,000. This '09 camry purchased only 7 months ago, had less than 10,000 miles on it.
During the fall of 2008 I purchased a new 2009 camry. November of 2008 I was driving at 70 MPH when the car began to accelerate faster without pressing the accelerator. When I returned home I took the car to the local toyota dealer and explained the problem. They checked it, drove it and said they didn't see anything wrong with the vehicle. I've had several other incidents of acceleration over the next year. I've removed the floor mat. Last week I was at the a shopping mall and was waiting to turn down a lane when the car accelerated. I would have hurt someone if anyone had been standing there. I called the toyota company again and they said the recall only refers to floor mat problems.
What type of action is being taken on the toyota recall (acceleration issue) I have received a recall in october that states parts will not be available until spring of 2010. How many people have to die before this will bwe addressed by toyota? We keep hearing on the new about the severe safety issue. But the dealers do not have any information. When will this be fixed. I have never felt so unsafe in a vehicle. I am afraid to drive my 2009 camry.
I was in a parking lot of a shopping complex and I was trying to look for a parking spot. There was a parking spot between 2 cars on the right side, I slowly turned right into the spot, the car was in the spot and the car was straight and my leg was on the brakes. Unexpectedly the car started accecelerating on its own, then the car with great speed climbed up the curb and hit the hair salon shop. The shop had 2-3 feet high brick wall and main door and other things are made with glass and metal frames. The car smashed the wall and glass door completely and landed inside the shop. I had to press the brakes really hard and finally it stopped there was a tire burning smell, I saw there was big drag tire mark on the shop floor. The air bags did not open. Fortunately nobody was injured nor there was any damages to other cars in the parking lot. I had received a recall letter from toyota 1-2 months back and it indicated that the driver side floor mat can interfere with the gas pedal and it had suggested to remove the floor mat and keep it in the trunks until further notice. Then I had removed all the floor mats and were in the trunk at the time of accident. It is a 2009 toyota camry bought new and did regular maintenance at toyota dealership. The car is now in 355 toyota dealership in maryland and toyota has opened a case and are investigating the case on 01/19/2010.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. She stated that while driving 15 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a curb over an embankment. The contact sustained major injuries and a broken ankle. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer where the contact purchased the vehicle was notified and they stated that they would report it to toyota. The contact has not driven the vehicle since the crash occurred. The failure and current mileages were 6975.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. During brake application at 30 MPH the vehicle would not decelerate. Consequently he rear-ended a vehicle. Even after impact the vehicle continued to accelerate. This caused him to crash into the same vehicle for a second time. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 10500.
On driving out of a parking lot, I suddenly felt a vibration on the gas pedal and the car immediately accelerated and went out of control and into an embankment. I slammed on the brake and put the car into park. The car sustained damage under the front end.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. Twice the vehicle suddenly accelerated while driving approximately 35 MPH. Also the breaks would not respond during application. He would have to use the emergency brake several times. He received a ticket for driving over the speed limit. He contacted the manufacturer and filed a report. He was advised to take the vehicle back to the dealer were he purchased it. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the technician did not road test or diagnose the vehicle. The dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and gave him the key back. He told the dealer if they could not diagnose the failure to trade the vehicle. The vehicle was traded. The current and the failure mileages were 8,000.
Accelerator was sticking when the accident happened and we rear ended another party. *tr updated 02/01/10
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota camry when a power surge caused the vehicle crash into another vehicel and pole. This happend for the first time two weeks ago. 14000 miles at time of incident and 14200 current.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry hybrid. While driving 25 MPH the vehicle began to rapidly accelerate past an intersection. After repeated brake application the vehicle was able to stop. The dealer nor the manufacturer has not been contacted. The failure mileage was 5,200. Updated 02/19/10. *lj updated 08/20/10.
Entering my driveway at slow speed - approximately 5 MPH to drive up a small incline. Engine began to race and vehicle accelerated and crashed into garage. The garage door destroyed and contents of garage destroyed contents of garage actually stopped the vehicle which is a 2009 camry. Vehicle mat had been removed due to toyota's recent letter of recall, therefore that was not the cause of extremely rapid acceleration. *tr an inspection was performed on the vehicle by a toyota engineer and no problems were found. The consumer stated the recall was performed on february 6, 2010 and the engineer performed the inspection on february 24,, 2010. So therefore, he wasn't going to find a problem, since the recall had already been performed. Updated ivoq 10/27/10
On 10 dec 09, at approx. 4:15 pm, I was driving my 2010 toyota camry, with my wife in the front passenger side. I was proceeding south on route 81 1/4 mile before the taft road exit. I was in the passing lane proceeding at approx.60-65 MPH. Upon depressing the accelerator into passing gear, the pedal stuck in a downward position. I attempted to brake the vehicle with no response, I quickly placed the vehicle in neutral at which time there was a large engine roar, at which time I immediately put my right foot shoe toe under the acceleration and pulled the pedal back into its normal position. I was crossing two lanes when this incident occurred. I then placed the vehicle back in drive & very carefully drove home. I reported the incident to my dealer fox imports in auburn ny..
My 2007 toyota camry le was rear-ended at around 40-50 miles per hour and it was pushed into the car in front of me. So I was struck from the back and then the front. The other two cars' airbags deployed but mine did not. I notice there are front and side tests done on cars but never when one is rear-ended. I went to the emergency room with a headache and stiffness in my neck and was diagnosed with whiplash - head and back. Everyone I've mentioned this to wondered why my airbags did not deploy. Can you tell me if it should have? Fortunately my seatbelt worked and restrained me and I did not bump my head on anything other than the headrest. Just wondering if I should be concerned that my airbag did not deploy. Oh, and my just-paid off camry was totaled -- over $12,000 in damages so I have to buy another car and wondering if I should consider another vehicle. I feel fortunate that I was able to walk away from the incident though there is no more "truck" so to speak left on my car. I'd like to get another camry but need to know if the lack of airbag deployment is important to consider when buying another car. Also, I have been hearing that the floor mat recall on the toyotas from 2007 -2010 is not really a floor mat issue but an electrical one that toyota is not telling us about. What do you know about this?
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While the contact was at a stop light she had attempted to accelerate and noticed that the vehicle was accelerating on its own after her foot was no longer on the pedal. The contact applied the brakes which caused the vehicle to pull to the right onto a grass surface which also stopped the vehicle from accelerating. The dealer informed the contact that the failure could not be reproduced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 5000.
S10 appropriate handling - letter to the secretary from josephine szambelan with comments re floor mat in her 2009 toyota camry interfering with the car acceleration. *nj the consumer stated on several occasions, she could not get the vehicle to accelerate. The vehicle would only travel 5-15 MPH. The consumer asked the dealer if the floor mats were the problem and they said no. After taking it upon herself to remove the floor mats, the vehicle is now accelerating properly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. After light application of the accelerator pedal, the vehicle rapidly began to accelerate. After repeated brake application, the he was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle has not been inspected for the malfunction. The failure and current mileages were unknown.
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