Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 2002 Toyota Camry - part 1

2002 Toyota Camry. Consumer writes in regards to unintended acceleration.

I was backing into a parking space with the foot on the break when my car suddenly accelerated back and I hit the wall. I looked down to see if my foot was on the gas but it was on the break. I got out and looked at the car but since I was close to the wall there was no damage. This was two days ago. Forward to today, I pulled out of my parking spot on the street. I put my foot on the brake at the intersection to check for traffic, when I applied the break, the engine revved and the car accelerated about a foot and stopped. So while going to my destination I had to stop significantly far away from cars, intersections or anything else because when I break. The car accelerates 1-2 feels at a very high speed before jerking to a stop. The car is now parked because it is unsafe to drive.

2002 Toyota Camry. Consumer writes in regards to at time of vehicle purchase, dealership did not inform consumer vehicle was in litigation due to unintended acceleration class action claims.

Tl - the contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph approaching a gate, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently without any warnings. As a result, the vehicle went through the gate and crashed head on into another vehicle. The passenger sustained injuries to the head and leg. Also, the occupants of the other vehicle sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000. Pm.

2002 Toyota Camry. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle acceleration problems. The consumer stated her mother was involved in an accident, when the vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control, as a result of the accelerator pedal being stuck. The consumers mother crashed into another vehicle.

2002 Toyota Camry. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle acceleration problems. The consumer stated when the sudden acceleration occurred, he immediately placed the gear in park.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while applying the brakes, the vehicle suddendly accelerated and warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and shifted into the park position. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal function. The failure occurred on 2 different occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. Updated 8/12/cn.

On the evening on August 30, 2013, my wife and I were involved in an auto accident due to a sudden unintended acceleration problem with our 2002 Toyota Camry. I was driving at a low speed around a cul-DE-sac when the car accelerated out of my control and crashed into a tree. I pressed the brake a few times but it was ineffective. The crash destroyed the car and is determined to be a "total loss. ".

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that after shifting into reverse, the vehicle lunged backwards. The contact then shifted into drive and the vehicle erroneously accelerated, crashing into several vehicles and a garage. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. While driving at 60 mph, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly to 90 mph. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. While driving in reverse the vehicle made an unusual sound. The vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a parked vehicle. No one was injured during the crash. A police report was filed. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the sudden acceleration. The manufacturer stated there were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 37,460. The VIN was not available. Rvk.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while attempting a turn, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact crashed into the curb and then a tree. The vehicle rolled over and the front driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained severe injuries to the left arm, which was partially separated. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. The contact was exiting a residential driveway at 10 mph when the vehicle abnormally accelerated and caused the contact to crash into a mailbox. The manufacturer inspected the vehicle and was unable to locate a failure. The contact previously experienced unintended acceleration in 2010 while attempting to park. The vehicle accelerated and the contact crashed into two vehicles. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 58,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the driver started the vehicle and shifted into reverse, when it suddenly accelerated forward to 65 mph. The vehicle crashed into a garage and hit another vehicle, pushing the vehicle two feet. The driver turned off the vehicle and got out. The right front tire on the contact's vehicle melted because of the heat accumulated because of the acceleration. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 90,000.

We were riding on a cobble stone street going very slow in a tourist area of savannah, GA. Our 2002 Toyota Camry, suddenly accelerated out of control. With the brake fully engaged we skidded down the street in shock. It lasted about 4 to 5 seconds and thankfully there were no people or other cars in the way. I estimate we went about 50 yards. It stopped as suddenly as it started. We then called the police to report what happened as we were very shook up. We reported this to the Toyota dealer we bought the car from. They had it towed to their dealership. Then they said they could not find anything wrong with the car and they would call Toyota for further direction. I am waiting for them to call me back.

S10 direct reply-letter to the secretary from (2002 Toyota Camry sudden acceleration) the consumer stated when the gear was placed in reverse, the vehicle went out of control. The vehicle would not stop when the brakes were applied and consequently, the consumer crashed into a building. Updated 01/20/11.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a brick wall. The contact was injured. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was available. The contact called the manufacturer who advised that someone would get back to her. Updated 1/19/2010 updated 04/20/11.

2002 Toyota Camry le. Consumer states unintended acceleration. The consumer stated as she approached an intersection, she attempted to apply the brake, but the vehicle began to lurch forward and would not stop. In order to avoid going into a major intersection, the consumer steered toward a ditch. The second incident occurred when the consumer was approaching a light, once again the vehicle starting accelerating. The consumer was able to steer the vehicle toward a vacant field. The vehicle was inspected for a second time, but, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

Sudden acceleration fourth occurrence.

This is my second event and complaint concerning a sudden acceleration incident with my 2002 Toyota Camry. Please reference my first complaint odi #10312684. Today (3/8/2010) while pulling up to my mailbox my Camry lurched forward at a high rate of speed. My foot was not on the accelerator pedal when this happened. It was on the brake pedal because I was stopping at my mailbox when this occurred. I immediately applied all of my body weight on the brake pedal and was able to stop the car after about 10 - 12 feet. Upon stopping I immediately placed the gearshift in park and turned the key off.

2002 Camry driver experienced sudden unintended acceleration through stop sign(s) into yard and concrete barrier, resulting in property damage and death. Updated 05/10/10 updated ivoq 08/26/10.

Sudden acceleration--when pulling into a parking spot with the car nearly stopped, it suddenly made a loud racing noise and accelerated over two cement parking space curbs. The car landed in the adjacent parking lane and the driver was able to stop it in about 3 car lengths. Driver had foot on brake and was nearly stopped when sudden acceleration occurred. The car had accessory winter floor mats. However, the mat was not near gas pedal. VIN number starts wit a "j" indicating it was built in japan. Toyota mechanic found "engine splash and driver front fender liner ripped loose, driver side subframe scratched and dented (cosmetic), driver front fender liner rubbing tire causing noise. Nothing was done to address acceleration problem when initially taken to Toyota service center. After expressing concerns, service director called and said that he would do an acceleration test on the car. Car was repaired at Toyota dealer and independent body shop. The sudden acceleration problem has occurred only once.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. While making a u-turn at 2 mph on the grass, the vehicle suddenly accelerated until the brakes were applied. The vehicle had not been repaired and the problem had not resurfaced when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. The current mileage was 36,000. Updated 08/03/10. Updated 09/21/jb.

1. Events leading to failure: on 11/21/09. At about 10:45 pm, the accelerator on my 2002 Toyota Camry xle jammed open. 2. Consequences: I tried to stop the car by stepping very hard on the brake pedal, but the car kept accelerating. As a result, the car hit a tree head-on. My wife and I both suffered bodily injuries. 3. What was done to correct the failure: I wrote three letters to Toyota, and I received replies to each one. Toyota sent an investigator to examine my car. Toyota's legal department concluded that there was nothing wrong with my car that could hsve caused the sudden acceleration. However, they would not release to me the data that they obtained, from downloading the data from the car's main computer.

On November 13, 2009, I applied my brakes to turn in and park my car (my foot still pressing the brake). When my car unexpectedly accelerates about 15 feet and smacks into a building. A $10,000 claim was made against my insurance company. I informed the local Toyota dealership where I purchased the car since the responding officer urged me to get my vehicle checked out. Almost instantly after I began explaining the details of the incident over the phone, they informed me that the gas pedal wasn't the issue and that my car was not included in the recall. I feel like I have been passed over because my car wasn't brand new, even though it was one of the same year models that received an electronic throttle. I received a post card notifying me of a class action lawsuit against Toyota, however it does not pertain to property damage and I'm not sure which avenue to take.

2002 Toyota Camry. Consumer states sudden unintended acceleration. The consumer stated as his wife entered the driveway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the consumers other vehicle.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. While in traffic, the vehicle suddenly accelerated into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. Since the technicians could not identify the cause of the failure, no repairs were made. He traded the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 47,000. Updated 12/08/09. Lj the consumer stated after stopping at a red light, it then changed to green and then suddenly the engine rpm's race and the vehicle accelerated at full force and crashed into another vehicle. The consumer had damage to his bumper, but no damaged to the other vehicle. Updated 12/10/09.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. On October 22, 2009 she attempted to drive out of a parking space and suddenly the vehicle accelerated and caused her to crash into two parked vehicles. She was forced to crash into the parked vehicles or a wall in order to bring the vehicle to a stop to and avoid a tragedy. The driver and passenger sustained injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the sudden acceleration was due to the floor mat; however, the hooks on the floor mat have an additional cover and was not touching the accelerator pedal. The air bag did not deploy when she crashed into the third vehicle. The dealer stated the air bag sensor is located in the middle and that the crash occurred on the right side of the vehicle which is why the air bag did not deploy. The honolulu police report number 09383098. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure and current mileage were 30,000.

Since my purchase in December 2003 of a used Toyota Camry xle, six cylinder (VIN [xxx] , there have been three (3) instances of unintended acceleration. Twice I was behind the wheel; once my wife was. In each case, circumstances were similar: the car was idling in neutral or park; the driver put his/her foot on the brake and shifted into drive; virtually simultaneously the engine accelerated rapidly. In each case the driver's foot on the brake prevented the car from moving forward with any speed, but it was necessary to press hard on the brake -- and even with that in at least one instance the car strained and bucked. The situations were resolved when the driver shifted. In two instances the shift was into park and the vehicle then stalled in each case. I do not recall clearly whether the shift in the third instance was into park or neutral or whether the vehicle stalled. We were at the time exiting a gas station and merging into traffic. In no instance was there a problem with the mat and in no case was the driver's foot on the accelerator. Rather the right foot was in each case on the brake. The approximate dates of the instances were fall 2006, June 2009, and September 2009. The first instance was reported to oaklawn Toyota, oaklawn, illinois; the second to Toyota south, richmond, kentucky. Each was the then servicing dealer with Toyota south also the dealer from whom the car was purchased. Neither dealer could find anything wrong with the car. The third instance was not reported. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while reversing from a driveway, the vehicle abnormally accelerated backward. The contact attempted to depress the brake but to no avail. The vehicle proceeded to crash into three parked vehicles. The contact was not injured and a police report was filed accordingly at the scene. The body damage to the vehicle was repaired however; the vehicle was not diagnosed for the sudden acceleration failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000 and the current mileage was approximately 165,000.

The car suddenly accelerated forward while pulling into the driveway and crashed through the garage door crashing into a refrigerator. The crash also damaged a sewer line and many other items in the garage. The garage door was destroyed. Damage to the car was more then $5000 and property damage close to that. There were no injuries to people. There had been no acceleration issues with this car before this. We believe it may have had something to do with the sudden acceleration problems that some Toyotas have been having. Crash repairs to the car and the house have been completed but nothing regarding the possible acceleration issue since the 2002 Camry has not been recalled.

My 2002 Toyota Camry accelerated suddenly as I was turning into a parking lot causing me to hit a parked car. . The car that was hit was totaled & my car had 3400. 00 worth of damage. At the time of the incident in sept. 2009 I did not know that Toyota's were having a problem. Now in light of the recent recalls I believe my car has an acceleration problem.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph approaching an intersection to make a left turn. When the brake was applied there was an unintended acceleration and caused the vehicle to crash into the proceeding vehicle. There were no personal injuries. A police report was filed of the incident. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from the scene. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a wall. The vehicle was moderately damaged. One week later, the failure recurred and the vehicle crashed into a building. The vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. The contact was not injured in either crash. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer and a representative concluded after inspection of the vehicle that nothing caused the spontaneous acceleration. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 60,000. See also 10286930.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. While driving 5 mph into a driveway her vehicle crashed into a brick retainer wall. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who quoted a repair cost of $2000 to repair the damage to the front fender. The mechanic stated that he confirmed that there was no mechanical damage done to the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and no one was injured. While parking the vehicle it unexpectedly accelerated and crashed into a beauty salon. The police was notified and a report is available. The police officer stated that the contact loss consciousness prior to the crash. The contact stated she was in complete control of the vehicle when it accelerated on its own on both occasions. The dealer stated that there were no problems with the vehicle when it was sold to her. The manufacturer stated that they would conduct a survey of the damages and check for a mechanical failure. The contact was not notified by the dealer if a representative has assessed the damages. The failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 11/13/09. Updated 11/16/09. See also odi 10265717.