Cnn is giving bad advice on toyota gas pedal problem I disagree with the advice provided by omar panjshiri, a certified toyota technician at the chantilly repair center in chantilly, virginia. According to the report, he stated that: "if the pedal is stuck in a depressed position, here is what the driver can do: (I) shift the transmission to neutral; (ii) turn off the ignition switch; and (iii) apply the brakes and pull over." mr. Panjshiri explained that with the engine cut off, "you will lose some power steering assist, but you will still be able to steer the vehicle to a safe stopping position." this is very bad advice. The transmission should not be shifted to neutral. If the pedal is stuck in a depressed position, the driver should turn off the ignition switch and apply the brakes. The driver should not shift the transmission into neutral. The transmission keeps the engine going, helping to slow down the car, and it keeps the power steering assist working. A few years ago the gas pedal return spring broke on my car while I was driving. I immediately turned off the ignition switch and applied the brakes. This response should be taught in driving classes.
2009 Toyota Camry transmission complaints
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Bought an 2009 toyota camry in april, 2009. The engine would run rough and the it felt like the transmission would jerk and did downshift at random. I bought it in for service several times and was told that because my wife and I both drive the car the computer on board was adjusting back and forth to our driving habits. I didn't think it was a safety problem until the recall was announced. Now I look back on my complaints and feel their is something wrong with the electronic or software associated with controlling engine or transmission performance. I have related this to venice camry in venice florida who have told me their is nothing wrong with my car.
I have a 2009 toyota camry. On my way home from work around 10:00 pm on 1/25/10. My car shut off while I was driving. I was driving on a two lane road. While pressing on the accelerator and passing a semi truck. As I pulled back into my lane my car just shut off. The check engine and battery light came on. I pulled the car over to the side of the road.and would not start. When I would start the car and put into drive the car would turn off. Then I waited for about 20 minutes. And tired again and it worked just fine and the check engine light turned off. Next day I took it to the dealer and they advised my there might have been some debris in my gas. I always fill up super. I am filling this complaint because I found out today that they are investigating the electrical throttle control on some toyota's and thought this might be helpful. Thank you
(2009 toyota camry) my vehicle lurched forward causing near collision with other vehicle during normal stop and go. Problem occurs periodically, according to local toyota dealer's not enough to cause concern. Vehicle remains in same condition. This issue is not related to the sticking acceleration pedal issue.
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.
Vehicle holding gear after acceleration, downshifting when brake is touched, rough shifting, general unpredictability of transmission performance.
Sticking gas pedal on my 2009 toyota camry hybrid. Caused un-intended acceleration an almost an accident as I was crossing a divided highway near my home. This situation has happened to me at least 6 times in the last 2-3 months. The problem appears to be happening more frequently, where the gas pedal suddenly sticks and the car races out of control. I feel the cars is unsafe to drive.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that her vehicle may be involved recall 10v017000, power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage. The vehicle has not experienced any failures and the contact has not received a letter from the manufacturer. The contact is concerned about the risk involved and doesn't want to drive the vehicle until she receives a recall per her VIN. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified. There are no failures at this time. The current mileage was 7800.
In san diego earlier this year, at night, to enter heavy ast moving traffic from on ramp floored gas pedal in 2009 toyota camry with new heavy duty floor mats, and had max runaway acceleration. Was able to stop with heavy brake pressure, hitting stop engine button didn't work. Checked everything I could and tried again, same response, called 911 and got tow truck on the way. Finally figured out floor mat had caught gas pedal and was holding it down. Pulled floor mat back into place, and then no problem. Told 911 as I recall to forget the tow truck. Got up to 40- 50 or so MPH. Haven't reported this to toyota yet.
I bought a 2009 toyota camry le in september 2008. I was still driving my old car until I sold it in march 2009. When I started driving the new car more, I noticed that occasionally the car would hesitate and it seemed like it was in neutral for a couple of seconds when I let go of the accelerator and step on it again. This happens maybe several times a month. Since I got stuck in the intersection for a couple of seconds, that really scared me. People were waiting for me to cross the intersection, but my car wouldn't go. I can see someone rear-ending my car in the future because of this problem. The car also gets stuck in the middle of the road when I slow down and then step on the accelerator. I googled the problem and found that many, many people have the same problem. Use the words "2009 camry" and "transmission problem" if you want to google it. People complain that the transmission slips. I believe that is what my car is doing. I brought my car to the dealer to have them fix the problem yesterday. They had my car all day for that and a 5,000-mile service. I was so disappointed when I got my car back and they said that the transmission was normal. They test drove it and didn't get that problem. I am really concerned about this because my car is under warranty and I complained about the problem and the dealer said that it is normal. There is something wrong with that! I think that is a dangerous car and the dealer is denying that the car has this problem. I feel like they do not honor their warranty. The consumers are being ripped off. I also complained about my vent button releasing every three minutes on cold, rainy days. They also could not duplicate the problem. So, I am still stuck with that problem and nothing has been fixed under warranty. Please investigate and have toyota recall the cars with transmission problems. New cars should not be like that.
While passing a truck, step on gas to go into passing gear and the car went to full throttle. After the pass and letting off gas the car stayed at full throttle. Turned off key and then restarted and car was still at full throttle. Coasted to a stop, w/o steering or brakes, (no engine power). Put car into park and then restarted. At that time it returned to normal operation. Called dealer and was told they had not heard of this happening on a 2009 toyota camry(4 cyl).
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