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Vehicle is experiencing a problem with sudden acceleration. Owner was driving down the road at approximately 45 mph. When the owner applied the brakes, the vehicle began to accelerate without warning. The owner had to turn off the engine, in order to stop the vehicle. Provide further details.
When braking intermittently the vehicle accelerated. This condition has occurred 8 times within two months. Vehicle had been to the dealer on several occasions. Dealer was unable to locate the cause or duplicate the problem. This problem also occurred while the vehicle was in reverse.
Vehicle suddenly experienced a surge in acceleration. Car crashed into a tree at the front parking space on two separate occasions the consumer was entering a parking space and the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a tree at the front of the space. The second incident occured after the fuel tank was filled. The engine accelerated to high RPM's while the consumers foot was on the brake.
The throttle stuck wide open on the car when put in reverse, from a parked position. This caused the car to go completely out of control striking several objects coming to rest in the middle of a road.
While pulling into a pet store parking lot, the vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably causing me to crash into a retaining wall in front of the store. There were previous incidents involving the acceleration of the vehicle in the hour immediately before the crash occurred.
- Little Elm, TX, USA
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The consumer experienced sudden acceleration. The brakes failed to work causing an accident. The consumer's vehicle collided with another vehicle at a stop sign. The air bags did not deploy.
Intermittently during braking, the vehicle commenced to accelerate. This condition occurred on three separate occasions. The vehicle has been to the dealer on three separate occasions and they were unable to duplicate the problem.
On Saturday, July 7, 2004, I drove the 2002 Toyota Camry in bowie, Maryland heading South on route 197, laurel-bowie road. While going up a hill, at approximately 65 mph, I pressed on the accelerator pedal. Immediately, I lost control of the car, as it swerved first to the left. However, a car was to my left, and to avoid hitting it, I steered the car right, towards the curb. Fortunately I did not hit the car. As I steered towards the right, the car sped ahead of me, and I tried steering back towards the left to avoid the curb. To create friction to stop the car, I made a big arc and crossed four lanes to the left, with the car finally facing northbound. After making sure no cars were coming in either direction of the road, I made a U-turn and headed straight to my house (~2 miles away).
Ongoing problem with aplplication of brakes and car accelerating forward. Incidents on 7/9/04 & 8/13/04.incidents have been reported before to NHTSA on 4/23/04 reference#10071432.took car to dealer Toyota rep and serviceman cound not find problem. Has offered O take car in for 1 week and have techs drive.this is 5 incident asked Toyota to swap car for or trade for other car was informed my car had problem and was not possible at this time.this car has problem with ets and it is time for Toyota to do something.iam not in this for gain just want the problem solved or car swapped for eqivalent.I have exhausted all means for a resolution and feel I need arbitraction from Toyota.hearing that this car has no problem is old and would appreciate any assistance in this matter.
While parking the vehicle suddenly accelerated. When the vehicle was finally parked and the consumer's foot was off the accelerator and on the brake the vehicle jumped over parking bump and hit a post. The driver had no control on the vehicle. Dealership was notified. The vehicle sustained front end damage.
While stopping at a traffic light the engine revved, followed by sudden acceleration. The consumer proceeded to slam on the brake pedal to stop the acceleration, but it failed to do so. Vehicle stopped accelerating by itself. Dealership was contacted, but provided no assistance because they weren't able to duplicate the failure.
The consumer had an accident, when the vehicle accelerated on its own, struck 5 vehicles head on and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they told him that there were no defects with the air bags or vehicle accelerator. Toyota has accepted a claim in will reimburse the consumer for all damages; however, the consumer shows concern that there is no recall. See voq 10065132.
While stopped in traffic the vehicle made a loud roaring nose and surged forward. The vehicle collided with the vehicle in front, that vehicle in turn struck another vehicle. There were no injuries involved in the incident. Police arrived, but no report was made due to no injuries.
While approaching a red light and attempting to slow down vehicle surged while applying the brakes. The brakes had to be depressed with great force. See voq 10074340.
When driving into the garage vehicle surged forward. This caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle, and it hit the back wall of the garage head on. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Consumer will have the vehicle inspected.
While driving, the vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic was not able to duplicate or resolve the problem. The brake pedal would go lower than the gas pedal. The consumers right foot would hit the gas pedal before the brake pedal and the motor would race.
While driving at 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The brakes were applied, but failed to stop the vehicle. The consumer turned the steering wheel to the right to avoid rear ending another vehicle, however the consumer's vehicle jumped a curb onto a grass surface. The vehicle retained the same speed, but didn't slow down, and drove 700 feet before hitting a sign and two trees. When the vehicle impacted the second tree, the impact catapulted the vehicle back onto the street and the vehicle finally stopped. The vehicle was totaled by the insurance company. Updated 7/5/12 the vehicle has since been sold for salvage. Updated 08/13/12
1). soon after purchase of car, probably in may or June of 2002, I began to park in space at target on sawmill road in columbus, Ohio, with foot on brake pedal. Car suddenly surged foward and struck the rear bumper of pickup truck. No personal injuries or damage to car or truck. 2.) on 5-9-04 surge occurred while driving slowly, looking at condominiums, with foot on brake pedal. No crash, no injuries, no damages to car. 3.) on 6-1-04, I entered parking space on side of cvs pharmacy, 1885 w henderson rd., upper arlington, oh 43220, with foot on brake pedal. Car suddenly surged forward even with brake applied and struck concrete column. No injuries or mechanical damage, but front bumper was dented and scratched. Took car to tansky sawmill Toyota, but they could not find or duplicate the surge. They checked the brakes, and there were no problems. See voq 10074942 (duplicate).
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- Westbury, NY, USA