On 03/29/20 I was backing into a parking space in a restaurant parking lot when I pressed on the accelerator the car took off like a rocket ship and I hit a truck. This is my 1st accident. It happened so fast but I immediately took my foot off the accelerator and both feet were on the floor and both hands on the wheel after I felt the acceleration. Toyota is denying my claim.. can you review?

- Overland Park, KS, USA

On 4/13 around 2pm, I arrived at friend's townhouse (address: 203 wildfell trl. Cary NC27513). I drove my car into a parking lot in front of the townhouse slowly while stepping on the brake. Before I shifted the gear to the 'parking', my car suddenly shoot up and hit the electrical transformer box in the front of the townhouse. The car kept moving forward until it hit the outside wall of the next door neighbor's house, then moving backward and stopped. The electrical transformer box was damaged, that caused the power outage in the neighborhood for at least 6 hours. The front bumper of my car was also damaged. I also got the citation and got charged with 'the misdemeanor or infraction' from the police, for that I will need to hire a lawyer to defend the case. I was so shocked and panic. I have a very clean driving record in the past 30 years. I knew Toyota did have a 'sudden acceleration' problem, but because my car was never recalled so I thought it was safe to drive. Yesterday, I searched the internet and found out the '2005 Toyota Camry' did have several car incidents caused by 'sudden acceleration' in the past. I was lucky that the car didn't injure or kill any people. I don't want to drive this car anymore. Please investigate why Toyota didn't recall my car and the Toyota company should reimburse me all the costs of the damages.

- Cary, NC, USA

2005 Toyota Camry xle. Consumer writes in regards to unexpected acceleration. The consumer stated while reversing the engine revved to high RPM and lunged backwards approximately 7 feet, jumped a 6 inch concrete step and plowed into the garage door.

- Mill Valley, CA, USA

While pulling into a parking spot at minimal rate of speed in a residential parking lot. I experienced random acceleration of my vehicle.despite applying the brake the vehicle would not stop accelerating. I turned my vehicle into a metal pole to keep it from temporarily moving forward. Due to the acceleration & friction, the asphalt under the car was burned, the left front tire exploded as did the passenger side window. The entire right front side of the vehicle was totaled. I was finally able to get the vehicle to stop by turning off the ignition.

- San Diego, CA, USA

I initially had an unexpected acceleration, but was able to stop the car and didn't know why it had happened. I was unaware that this was a common issue. Later I was backing out of a parking space, then switched to drive in attempt to go forward. The car accelerated w/O my touching the gas. I couldn't stop the car and it plowed into several other cars. I didn't understand why this had happened. The police came and assumed it was my fault because after having this happen, I was confused. They took the car to a body shop that did the repairs. No one mentioned this is a common problem w/Toyota. By the time I heard about sudden unintended acceleration (sua), I contacted Toyota. As the insurance company had already arranged to have the car fixed before I called, the investigator said they wouldn't even look at the car as it had been repaired. Then I had a 3rd incident where I'd come to a stop, but the car began to accelerate. Initial date estimate was a guesstimate for mid-October acceleration. 11.21.16 was the accident, which resulted in over $7,000 damage to my car and more was paid towards the cars I hit. The most recent acceleration was January 16, 2017. To date Toyota has on reattached the carpets, so I am concerned this car is still a risk to my life & that of others.

- Palo Alto, CA, USA

When I reversed from a parking space the car accelerated so rapidly I couldn't control the speed. I had to slam on the brake as hard as I could! tried to return to parking spot. The car continued to accelerate it jumped the curb and was stopped by trees!! absolutely terrifying!!

- St Augustine, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while her mother was driving slowing into a parking space, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Updated 10/17/17 consumer stated Toyota could not determine what caused surge. Floor mats not an issue. Updated 9/28/18

- Whitingham, VT, USA

The contact owned a 2005 Toyota Camry. While the vehicle was stationary in the reverse position, the contact applied minimal pressure to the accelerator pedal, but it accelerated rapidly on its own into a concrete pole. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed a police report was filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. Updated 07/12/17 the consumer stated the while backing out of the driveway and releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle sped up. It crashed into a fence, a pole, and a car. The breaks failed as well. The vehicle was totaled. Updated 10/18/2017

- Little Rock, AR, USA

Lag time on accelerating, also when coming to a stop does not downshift smoothly and properly, rather it stutters and clunks. This has been an ongoing problem for years. The vehicle is stationary as well as in motion at any speed there is a hesitation before accelerating. Stopping the vehicle fails to down shift in a smooth decline of gears. Possible electronic problem with the breaking ! possible electronic accelerator unit !

- Sun City, CA, USA

A driveability concern where the operator intentionally applies the throttle pedal, in expectation that the vehicle will accelerate, and then experiences a delay or hesitation in vehicle response. I reported the hesitation the next day after purchasing the Toyota and the sales person said it just needed some item to warm up. This is the first time I have read anyone else having problems with hesitation. Most people say the car takes off fast on it's own. Mine almost got my family killed several times not getting on the fwy when needed and caused angry mortorest because they almost ran into us. I or my husband would step on the gas to pull out into traffic or get on the fwy in ca. We bought the car new in 2005, just read the other persons comment and decided to report it also. Just my word no records showing it but maybe you can drive it and see for yourself. Happens anytime, sometimes, not all the time. Has been happening off and on since 2005 to 2016

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

2005 Camry purchased used as a program car in Nov 2005 with 12K miles on it. When starting up vehicle, then driving at less than 10 mph in reverse (to back up out of a driveway or parking space), applying the brake and then putting car into drive, the car will accelerate intermittently on its own before driver depresses the gas pedal. Driver always has had to continue to apply the brake for sefveral seconds, to be certain the vehicle will not surge forward, esp if approaching a corner less than 100 ft away. The dealer was informed of this phenomena in early 2006, while vehicle was still under warranty. Dealer examined the vehicle but could not replicate the problem. Owner has "learned to live with" the safety defect. Driver never knows when event will happen. Most recent occurence was 4/10/16. No one but owner is allowed to drive the car. Vehicle now has 120K miles on it, and has otherwise been reliable.

- Geneva, NY, USA

The contact owned a 2005 Toyota Camry. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle accelerated independently and caused the vehicle to crash into a building. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the right leg, chest, neck, and shoulders that needed medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a towing facility. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Fort Washington, MD, USA

On 12/4/2015, experienced sluggish response when pressing accelerator, then sudden unintended acceleration and surging forward at high speed, causing speed of car to be totally unpredictable with a steady foot on the accelerator. Braking did slow and stop the car. Took car immediately to Toyota dealer. They replaced the ECU (electronic control unit) at a cost of $900. About 10 weeks later, the exact same thing happened again. Driving to work on the freeway that day, acceleration was sluggish and unpredictable. Parked car at work, and then after backing up in the parking area to leave, the car again was sluggish on acceleration, and then began to surge forward unpredictably, out of my control, with no increase in pressure on the accelerator. Again, the brakes functioned to slow or stop the car. I pulled over and called the Toyota dealer, who advised I could bring it in that evening. No surging was noticed when car was in park. I had a harrowing drive to the dealership during rush hour, keeping a long distance behind the cars in front of me to avoid hitting anyone. Acceleration was very sluggish when merging or starting up again after a red light turned green, and once I began moving ahead, the unpredictable surging and slowing began again and continued until I stopped at the next light, etc. They have had the car ten days and have been unable to replicate the problem. I now need to return the loaner, and drive the defective car again. No floor mats were in place. I can only hope my husband, children or I are not involved in a serious accident in the event this happens again, which I fully expect. How can Toyota and NHTSA determine there is no problem with these cars when there are hundreds of complaints in this record, and people have been killed and injured as a result of problems with unintended acceleration in these vehicles?

- Redmond, WA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. While pulling into a parking space at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The front passenger side of the contact's vehicle crashed into the front driver side of another vehicle. The contact's vehicle then crashed into a block of cement. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed and assessed by the insurance company who decided that the vehicle would be repaired. The vehicle was taken to body shop, but not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The approximate failure mileage was 52,195.

- Sherman Oaks, CA, USA

2005 Toyota Camry. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle acceleration problems. The consumer stated when he was a stop, the vehicle would unexpectedly accelerate. Two weeks later, as the consumer was about to back out of a parking space, the vehicle accelerated.

- New Bedford, MA, USA

The contact owned a 2005 Toyota Camry. While pulling into a parking space at 1 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the vehicle crashed over a 36 inch wall at the end of a parking area. The vehicle accelerated over the 36 inch wall down the sidewalk and onto the street. The contact stopped the vehicle by applying the brakes. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic and the vehicle was totaled by the insurance company. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. Update 01/15/16 MA updated 01/28/16.

- Alexandria, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. While reversing into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into two different vehicles and the curb. The contact mentioned that the transmission became stuck into second gear and the brakes failed. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 118,000.

- Leavenworth, KS, USA

The hesitate to accelerate I.e. after accelerating a bit, it slows down or rather do not accelerate. So it causes difficult to merge and the drivers behind the car may hit.

- San Jose, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started and shifted into drive, the vehicle unintentionally accelerated. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into other vehicles and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained a head injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed however, the body damage was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000. The VIN was not available.

- San Diego, CA, USA

This is a delayed response, as I was not aware that Toyota finally accepted responsibility for spontaneous accelerations. I was in slow, stop and go traffic and my car suddenly accelerated. I recall looking down as I pressed the brake as hard as I could because the car was not stopping or decelerating. I thought that my foot must have been inadvertently on the gas pedal but it was firmly planted on the brake. The brake worked as there were definite skid marks. I slammed into the back of a Tahoe, totaling my car and causing a pulled shoulder, whip lash, and a deviated septum in my nose from the airbag deployment. I was afraid that the policeman would not even believe my account of the accident so I did not report the incident as clearly as it occurred (though I definitely accepted responsibility). I just received a check for approximately $23 a few weeks ago for a class action lawsuit settlement. I am furious that I lost an otherwise (paid for) great car, sustained injuries and more important, endangered people around me. I also now have an "accident" on my insurance record. The financial, physical and emotional toll this has taken can certainly not be "bought out" with $23. I wish that I had told my experience to the officer as I clearly perceived it, regardless of how implausible it seemed. Now, I have foolishly already purchased another Camry, and, once again they have a major safety recall. At least they have openly acknowledged this one. However, I cannot get them to return my calls with an appointment for a repair. What am I supposed to do in the meantime" wait until another "accident" happens? how can I get in to get a repair" please let me know. I am afraid to drive it but cannot afford to rent a car indefinitely. I am grateful to have found this site. Thank you.

- Hartwell, GA, USA