Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 2002 Toyota Camry - part 2

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry solara. After shifting into reverse in an attempt to back into her driveway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated backward at approximately 5 mph without driver intent. She depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle would not respond. She then shifted into neutral and the vehicle came to a stop. After shifting the vehicle back into drive, and removing her foot from the brake pedal, the vehicle abnormally accelerated again. She shifted into reverse a second time and again, the vehicle accelerated. She was able to park the vehicle successfully and she immediately contacted the dealer. The dealer advised her to bring the vehicle in to be diagnosed and also stated that the failure could be a result of driver error. The manufacturer was contacted and she was instructed to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 34,000 and the failure mileage was 30,100.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. While the contact was pulling out of a parking space the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the vehicle to crash through the contacts garage and into her home. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where the contact was informed that there were no problems with her vehicle. The contact noticed prior that the vehicle would occasionally surge without warning but would immediately correct itself. There were no injuries and there is no police report. The current and failure mileages were 43600.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. While the contact was driving 5 mph and attempting to make a turn the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning, the contact was able to stop the acceleration by applying extreme pressure to the brakes. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The failure mileage was 20000 and the current mileage was 28000. Updated 4/26/10 the consumer stated when she pulled forward from her parking space, and turned left the vehicle suddenly accelerated. She stated she braked hard and was finally able to get the vehicle to slow down gradually. Updated 06/01/10.

Sudden acceleration while backing out of driveway. Brought under control by intensive braking at the time it was thought to be an isolated incident - so no remedy was sought aprox. 5 mph. 9-26-08 sudden acceleration and brake failure when pulling out of gas station and making right hand turn within 100 feet of gas station-finally under control within 12" of home aprox. 15 mph. Diagnosis - abs sensor failure complete braking system replaced. 5-21-09 sudden acceleration and brake failure while trying to slow down from 5 mph resulting in citation by MA state police for driving 87 mph. Court records available (I've never had a citation ever in 45 years of driving. ) 8-31-09 sudden acceleration & brake failure aprox 15 mph. Brake failure - completely new brake system installed. Toyota doesn't return calls. Dealership says it's not on recall list so they refer me to Toyota. I have less than 59,000 miles on this car it is a 2002. We do not drive it much since the second incident on 9-26-08. Updated 04/28/10.

2002 Camry le was parked in large mall parking lot. When started and put into drive, car began to accelerate as I pressed the accelerator pedal. As I applied the brake, the car continued rapidly accelerating by itself even though my foot was off the pedal. Brakes did not function at all; car continued to increase speed. I downshifted to neutral and car suddenly stopped with a jolt. I drove the car to local Toyota dealer where it was tested. Result:"could not duplicate concern. Vehicle operating as designed. " this happened only once. Car now has 51,000 miles on it.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. While driving at speeds of 60 mph in clear weather conditions, he placed his foot on the brake pedal and the vehicle abnormally accelerated. He was unable to maintain control of the unintended acceleration as the vehicle persisted to crash into another vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The current and failure mileages were 112377 5/10/2010 updated 05/14/10.

- while backing up out of a parking lot the 2002 Toyota Camry suddenly accelerated. The contact applied the brake with full force in order to stop vehicle from accelerating into a wall. The contact took vehicle into the local mechanic and the mechanic replaced the accelerator position sensor. The current mileage is 21265 and the failure mileage is 21200. Consumer has included the repair order and wants to be reimbursed. Update *4/17tr.

Driver concluded business at a drive through atm at a local shopping mall. Vehicle was shifted into 'drive' and at that instant the engine started racing at high speed and the vehicle accelerated rapidly. The driver depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not stop. The engine was still racing at top speed and the vehicle was picking up momentum. The driver pumped the brakes several times, but no feedback response could be felt. The rapid, unintended acceleration caused the vehicle to travel across the centerline and into the opposite direction of traffic. With opposing traffic approaching the driver turned the vehicle sharply to the right in an effort to avoid a collision. Seeing a number of cars stopped at the approaching intersection to the main road, the driver continued to steer the car hard to the right. The vehicle then went over an embankment and struck a steel light pole resulting in total loss of the vehicle and significant injuries to the driver. Total travel distance of the vehicle from acceleration to impact was approximately 300 feet. Total incident time and final speed are uncertain.

3 incidents of sudden accelerations, the last one causing property damage. The dealer said nothing wrong with car. I found many other people on-line that had same problem. Someone is going to get killed in a crosswalk or parking lot. I'm afraid to drive it or sell it to another with this problem.

Response to letter received from claims administrator, for Toyota, alleging that all systems were functioning properly for 2002 Toyota Camry. The manufacturer claimed that all systems were functioning properly when the consumer's vehicle suddenly accelerated and ended up inside a travel agency. Several months before the accident, the battery went completely dead. The consumer was informed the battery would not hold a charge and a new battery was needed. Updated 02/23/10.

The contact previously owned a 2002 Toyota Camry. The consumers wife backed out of a parking space and then shifted the gear into drive, when the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The consumers wife was unable to control the vehicle failed and consequently, she crashed into two unoccupied parked vehicles. The driver sustained no injuries. The police was called to the scene. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop and repaired for the damages. The contact no longer owns the vehicle. There was concern regarding the safety of that year, make and model vehicle. Updated 03/10/10. Updated 06/24/10.

After the vehicle was pulled through the car wash while idling the attendant motioned the consumer to drive the vehicle out of the car wash. Consumer shifted vehicle into drive and it suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated and lurched forward at high speed and hit a tree before stopping. Consumer and passenger sustained minor injuries to the body, but they declined transportation to the local hospital. Manufacturer and the dealer were notified.

Vehicle was running while the driver was sitting inside of the parking lot. Vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. Driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and it crashed into a brick wall. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. No injuries reported.

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.

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.

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. . Read more...

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.

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 pulling into a parking space the vehicle accelerated suddenly although the consumer's foot was still on the brake pedal. The vehicle jumped the curb and came within 6 inches of a storefront. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and inspected by a regional representative. The representative indicated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle.

While driving the vehicle suddenly accelerated while the consumer was approaching a stop sign and lunged forward into an intersection.

While idling in traffic, and the brake pedal applied, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. This caused the driver to slam the gear shift in park in order to stop the vehicle. The mechanic informed the driver that the problem could not be duplicated. Please fill in additional information.

I am attorney for a victim in a coma and in intensive care. Her vehicle was struck by a Toyota Camry 2002 driven by a 68 year old lady. Camry vehicle was parked, and then crashed into a storefront after going forward. Backed into traffic 40 feet away, struck vehicles, and went forward again killing pedestrian as well. Case under investigation. Recent accident. Previous reports of sudden acceleration. All Camrys should be recalled before more loss of life. Possible power train/automatic transmission problems. Updated 03/05/10.

I began to back out of my parking spot when the car suddenly accelerated. I was unable to regain control of the vehicle until it had struck another car, causing damage to my rear fender. Fortunately, there was no damage to the other car. This has happened one other time about 6 months ago when I was backing out of my garage. No damage was sustained at that time.

The vehicle suddenly accelerates while driving. The steering wheel also felt loose while driving. The dealer inspected the vehicle several times but found no problems. At a stop light, the brake pedal goes down towards the floor. The vehicle remains stationary and the brakes always stop the car. Dsy the consumer's vehicle is still experiencing sudden acceleration.

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.

While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor and vehicle suddenly accelerated. This caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and hit another vehicle. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.

While driving at low speeds or parking in a parking space the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The dealer inspected the vehicle six different times but could not duplicate or correct the problem. See voq 10062883. On one occasion while parking the vehicle surged forward and hit a post (no damage reported). The consumer had to replace the tires at 21000 miles because they would not move while on ice or snow.

While driving 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle by applying the brakes to slow the vehicle down. This happened more than once. The driver will contact the dealer in the near future. The vehicle would continue in motion when the consumers foot was not on the accelerator. When slowing from speeds above 30 mph, the vehicle would not slow below 20-22 mph without applying the brakes. As the tachometer dropped down to 1000 rpm's, it would automatically make a slight surge to 1100-1200 rpm's then settle to 1000 rpm's and would continue until the brakes were applied.

While waiting at an intersection vehicle suddenly accelerated. Driver's foot was placed on the brake at this time of the incident. Driver turned off the vehicle ,and was able to restart, and drive it to the to dealer for inspection. Mechanic was not able to duplicate or resolve the problem.

While driving at 5 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated.

While driving 5 mph and pulling inside of a parking lot vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle by applying the brakes. Consumer contacted a dealer by phone, and technician informed the driver that nothing could be done.

I'm very concern about my 2002 Toyota Camry solara VIN#2t1ce22p22c012342 since I noticed on several occasions 02/18/04 being the most recent one of something that causes sudden acceleration even when it reads something different on the speedometer. Thank you. Respectfully, luis f garcia.

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The consumer was involved in an accident after his vehicle suddenly accelerated and did not stop when the brakes were applied. All computer pulses were tested and nothing was found wrong. When the shifter was placed in the drive position, the vehicle took off. The brakes were applied but did not stop the vehicle. The consumer steered to avoid the parked vehicles and crashed into a church.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry le. While driving into a parking space and applying pressure to the brake pedal the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. The vehicle came to a complete stop immediately after an aggressive force was applied to the brake pedal. The identical failure occurred on a separate occasion without warning. The cause of the failure has not been determined. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. Updated 11/23/09 updated 11/24/09.