Speed Control Linkage Problems of Toyota Camry

I own a 2005 solara sle v6 automatic: pulling into a restaurant parking space, making a right turn, the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward: jumping the curb, forward onto a muddy open space, an approx. Incline, and into a low barrier wall between the two neighboring restaurants' parking lots (with cars on the other-side of the barrier). Fortunately, no vehicles or persons were stuck!; just, the damage to my vehicle! when it accelerated, my foot was off the accelerator petal, about to brake; stood on my abs brake; and, the barrier, I believe, stopped most of the forward motion; hit hard; air bags did not deploy !!! nothing like this has ever happened to me before; not in any of my past vehicles !!! it's my understanding that Toyota is denying problems with the solara models, when they're the sporty model the the Camry !!! dealership said to contact corporate, but, this is not . . . Blame it on the driver for incorrect mats; mine are the originals hooked under the front seats !!! this is transmission control linkage to the accelerator petal !? when I backed up, off the muddy hill, I noticed the transmission was stiff/sluggish !!! 2nd topic - driver's left side leather seat panel for air bag: took it in due to panel splitting in two parallel spots (possible split leather material, rather than full hide ? too thin for side-air bag ! ) Toyota refused to fix this safety issue !!!.

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The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v017000 (vehicle speed control, accelerator pedal). The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was cut and the edges of the pedal were jagged and rough. The dealer also removed a portion of the carpet and insulation. The contact did not believe the vehicle was any safer than prior to the repair. He stated also that the accelerator pedal would depress much farther than designed and was damaging the linkage to the pedal. The dealer stated that they performed the work as listed on the recall notice and that it was a sufficient repair. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileage was 65,000.

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The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that after the recall was repaired for the power train: clutch assembly: pedal linkage, the vehicle continued to have rapid/sudden acceleration. The contact has not taken the vehicle back to the dealer due to the high volume of repairs. The contact feels that the repair will not remedy the issue with the sticky pedal and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 60,000.

We have a 2009 Camry that has intermittent issues in regard to the throttle linkage it has twice become stuck in the wide open position, we are very concerned about this issue and have been ignored by Toyota personal, we feel there is a real problem with the linkage and or computerized linkage issues.

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I own a 2004 Toyota Camry. It has a defective throttle body which has left my wife stranded and cost $1000 to fix from the dealer. This is a common problem and a few of my friends have had to pay twice to get this fixed. The other issue is there a defective part in the steering linkage that pops when you turn. This eventually leads to slop in the steering and it cause my to go in the ditch. This accident has given me a chronic back condition and prevented me from commissioning in the military. This issue is also known to be a problem with the Camrys but Toyota refuses to do anything about it.

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Approximately one month ago,early oct. , I was merging onto an expressway with my 2007 Camry. As I was briskly accelerating, I noticed the gas pedal was stuck and the tachometer was registering 6000 to 7000 rpms. There was only light traffic, no one ahead of me for several hundred yards. I put the car into neutral and was able to flip the pedal up with my toe. I carefully drove home and brought the car into the Toyota dealership service department the next morning. I had inspected the floor mat and saw that it was nowhere near the gas pedal. The service manager took out the floor mat and said that was the problem. Although I asked to have the linkage checked, I doubt that was done. The problem so far has not recurred. In ordinary expressway traffic this could have been disastrous.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. While driving at 55 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 110 mph. The contact had to wedge one foot under the accelerator pedal to loosen it and apply the brakes to slow the vehicle down. Eleven months later, the same failure regarding the sticky pedal occurred while driving 55 mph. The contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer to have the power train clutch assembly: pedal/linkage and has now since traded the vehicle in. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 300.

On 9/11/05 our 2005 Toyota Camry suddenly accelerated (sa) while the driver was slowly turning into a local parking lot. Applying the brakes did not stop the auto but did leave skid marks on the pavement, as noted by the police. We turned off the ignition after several seconds but crashed into two parked cars. The car was towed to an auto body shop and later to a Toyota body shop. Toyota kept us from repairing the car for 12 days until their expert inspected the car. He reported no brake or throttle problem and disregarded the skid marks evidence. . We don't know if he checked the cruise control. A recent request for that information has given no response. Toyota reported that nothing was wrong. We sold the car back to Toyota at a $10,000 loss. After a month, the driver developed a severe right hip pain, attributed to the accident by two doctors. She recovered slowly with much therapy. We did not keep the car because we found that ,in several cases at least, a repaired sa car had a second sa. The possibility of a malfunctioning cruise control linkage was possibly not investigated. See odi 10136882.

I was stopped in traffic on ih-35 in austin due to an accident ahead. I had an opportunity to move to an exit lane and after moving to that lane, noticed a vehicle coming toward me at high speed. My way was clear to accelerate and I did so, pressing the accelerator about 1/2 the way down. Nothing happened and I pressed the accelerator the remainder to the floor. After a short time, the engine finally accelerated. Three days later, on Dec. 7, I took the car to the dealer and explained what had happened. After examining the car, the dealer called to explain that they had checked the car over and everthing was fine. He further explained that the 2004 Camry was equipped with a "drive-by-wire" accelerator. No one was injured, no damage was done, but I am concerned that this car will not respond quickly in a dangerous situation. Nor do I believe that this is an isolated situation. We had driven a demonstrator, a 4 cylinder Camry, about six months before we purchased ours. My wife was driving and pressed hard on the accelerator to get it to move up an entrance ramp and it also did not respond. At that time, I didn't place any significance to the car not responding, thinking my wife wasn't attempting to accelerate a quickly as she insisted.

When making turns (and sometimes just when accelerating), this car and all like it hesitate when the throttle is depressed and then lunges forward suddenly nearly causing the driver to lose control.

Vehicle jumped into gear when driving . The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem.

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When trying to park, the driver pressed the brake pedal and the vehicle suddenly surged forward. The vehicle ran over the curb and hit a sign. The consumer was slowly driving in the parking lot, found a parking space, then the vehicle suddenly accelerated over the curb.

Vehicle's new braking system was unsafe. Brake pedal had to be depressed almost to the floor before it engaged. As a result, the consumer accidentally hit the accelerator pedal while braking. The consumer's wife was driving the vehicle, and as she turned the corner, the brake was applied and did not respond. The vehicle accelerated over the curb, onto the side walk, and into the library. (one must place there foot on the center of the brake pedal and the right side of the foot could possibly depress the accelerator).

Consumer has problems with the accelarator. Dealer was contacted. Mr.

At a stop with brakes applied vehicle suddenly surged forward. Engine raced and rpm's went up to 6000. Consumer shifted to neutral to stop vehicle. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer.

Accelerator cable broke while driving. Consumer was not able to move car at all. Recall 01v0120000 did not apply to this vehicle due to VIN.

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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.

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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.

While driving 60-65 mph engine stalled, accelerator pedal went to floor. Dealer found accelerator cable had snapped. Consumer received recall 01v012000 a couple of days prior to this. Consumer indicated that letter did not state this recall was urgent. If it had, consumer would have gone straight to nearest Toyota dealership. Also, consumer would like to add that he received first class attention from dealer that repaired vehicle, who was not a selling dealer.

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Consumer received recall 01v012000/ throttle cable, and tried to have service performed by dealership. Dealership informed her that they were unaware of said recall. Please provide any additional information.

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.

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.

Vehicle experienced several erratic surges while in stop and go traffic which caused sudden acceleration, and resulted in a rear end collision. There were minor damages to vehicle, and no reported injuries. Vehicle taken to dealer for inspection, and nothing could be found.

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Vehicle suddenly accelerated, resulting in a minor collision. Driver sustained minor injuries, and vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer has been notified.

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Intermittently accelerator pedal will stick. Recall 01v012000 has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Dealer has inspected vehicle.

Recall 01v012000; accelerator cable housing could be deformed at cruise control actuator to throttle body connection. Consumer is experiencing this problem. This vehicle not included in recall due to VIN. Please give any further details.

Vehicle experienced throttle sticking and high engine idle due to a coupling on the throttle linkage which had been installed upside down at the factory. Mjs.

When pulling out in reverse in a parking lot the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly and hit 4 cars. No injuries. Toyota indicated there was no defect within the car.

Ignition system, caborator and starter failed in the 1998-99 model Camry's. Nlm.

While sitting at a stop light with foot applied to the brake pedal vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing a collision. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Vehicle suddenly accelerated while backing out of the driveway. This incident caused damage to a garage, and hit three other parked vehicles. This problem recurred on three other occasions. Currently the gearshift begun to give the consumer problems.

Vehicle will surge forward when driving between 40-45 mph but usually in warm weather. The dealer claims this is normal operation of vehicle. There is no fix.

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