Speed Control Linkage problems of the 2000 Toyota Camry

Four problems related to speed control linkage have been reported for the 2000 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Toyota Camry based on all problems reported for the 2000 Camry.

1 Speed Control Linkage problem

Failure Date: 04/24/2002

While driving, consumer applied brakes and vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing a front colision. Delaer has been notified. Consumer stated Toyota tested vehicle, and no problem could be found.

2 Speed Control Linkage problem

Failure Date: 05/11/2001

Vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in a collision/ minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified. Consumer was injured in vehicle, consumer states steering wheel turned sharply to the left at time of sudden acceleration.

3 Speed Control Linkage problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2001

While drivng about 30 mph engine suddenly accelerated without a prior warning. Consumer had to turn off engine, and put pawl in neutral, vehicle then stopped, avoiding a crash into a crow. Dealer said that throttle cable was the problem.

4 Speed Control Linkage problem

Failure Date: 09/25/2000

Three weeks after puchasing the vehicle, consumer complained that the engine was running rough and irregularly, at that time the dealer was unable to inspect the vehicle, soon after the consumer was involved in an accident in which she was unable to stop the vehicle, a week after the accident consumer recieved notification which advised of a defective cruise control throttle linkage clip, consumer believes the defect caused the accident (attorney for client). Nlm.




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