2003 Toyota Camry
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Vehicle speed control is the leading concern among 816 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 25 Camry model years with reports.
Of the 2003 reports, 239 involved a crash and 10 involved a fire. 112 people were injured and 5 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, side/windowJul 13, 2004
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAGS (CSA), ONE OR BOTH OF THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY BE TWISTED NEAR THE INFLATOR DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY.
IF THIS OCCURS, THE CSA MAY NOT DEPLOY RAPIDLY ENOUGH WHEN ACTIVATED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THIS MAY RESULT IN FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INTENDED HEAD PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CSAS AND REPLACE THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 04V346000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: vehicle speed control
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Vehicle speed control, Sep 13, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT WAS REVERSING 2 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY, RAPIDLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER SEVERAL CURBS AND CRASHED THROUGH A FENCE BEFORE INDEPENDENTLY STOPPING. THE REAR BUMPER, TIRES AND RIMS WERE DAMAGED. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. BOTH THE MANUFACTURER AND THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY WERE INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,400.
Vehicle speed control, Aug 18, 2010, crash
ONLY OWNER OF 2003 CAMRY, AFTER PULLING INTO COVERED PARKING DECK INTO NORMAL PARKING SPACE WHICH HAPPENS TO BE ON AN INCLINE (RAMP GOING UP TO NEXT LEVEL) I FELT SUDDEN ACCELERATION IN THE GAS PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. I IMMEDIATELY TRIED TO BRAKE IN TIME, BUT NOT BEFORE THE CAR JUMPED OVER THE CONCRETE STOPPER IN THE SPOT AND MADE IMPACT WITH THE CONCRETE LEDGE AHEAD. DAMAGE TO FRONT FENDER, HOOD AND LEFT FRONT QUARTER. NO PHYSICAL INJURY WAS SUSTAINED. CONTACTED PERSONAL INSURANCE AND FILED CASE WITH TOYOTA. TOYOTA WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND RESPOND WITHIN 30 BUSINESS DAYS. MEANWHILE I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR MY $1000 DEDUCTIBLE AND LEFT DRIVING A VEHICLE THAT I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Aug 17, 2010, crash
LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN VAN HOLLEN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT, RE HIS CONCERNS ABOUT UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF HIS 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AS SOON HE STARTED THE VEHICLE AND MADE A TURN IN FRONT OF HIS BUILDING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED OUT OF CONTROL ONTO A GRASSY AREA, HIT THREE CURBS AND AS A RESULT, THE FRONT TIRES WENT FLAT AND THE WHEELS WERE COMPLETELY BENT. THE VEHICLE FINALLY JUMPED THE SIDE OF THE CURB OF THE PARKING LOT AND THE FRONT END CRASHED TO THE GROUND. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THE CONSUMER SUFFERED SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON HIS RIGHT ARM, AND HIS WIFE'S LEFT HAND AND FINGERS WERE BRUISED. *JB UPDATED 08/24/10*JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Aug 12, 2010, crash
I GOT IN THE CAR AND ATTEMPTED TO MOVE IT FROM THE GARAGE TO MY DRIVEWAY. WHEN I STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR SURGED AND SPIRALED OUT OF CONTROL. THE ACCELERATOR 'LOCKED' AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AS THE BRAKE WOULD NOT WORK. THE CAR CRASHED IN MY NEIGHBOR'S YARD AGAINST HIS TREE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jul 26, 2010, crash
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING-LETTER REGARDING TOYOTA PROBLEMS *TGW 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE ON HER WAY TO WORK, SHE DISCOVERED THE BRAKES WERE NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN DESPITE OF HOW HARD SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE THEN WENT ON A GRASSY AREA, STRUCK TWO TREES AND FINALLY CAME TO REST IN A RIVER.. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE CONSUMER SUFFERED A MINOR INJURY. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Jul 26, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE IN A PARKING SPACE, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH IN THE REVERSE POSITION WITH AN EXCESSIVE INCREASE IN THE ACCELERATION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND CRASHED INTO TWO PARKED VEHICLES IN WHICH THERE WERE NO OCCUPANTS INSIDE. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE FRONT END PASSENGER SIDE SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGES; AND THE TWO PARKED VEHICLES SUSTAINED MINIMAL DAMAGES. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE AND REPAIRED A COLLISION CENTER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 44,000. UPDATED 10/15/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE REPAIR COST WAS APPROXIMATELY $3000. A TOYOTA ENGINEER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATOR LINK OR ANY OTHER COMPONENTS FOR THAT MATTER. UPDATED 10/21/10*JB
Vehicle speed control, Jul 19, 2010, crash
IN 2003, I PURCHASED ANEW 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY SE AND WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OR SO HAD A "SUDDEN ACCELERATION" AND A MINOR ACCIDENT-- NO INJURIES. I REPORTED DETAILS TO NHTSA AT THAT TIME, AND TO TOYOTA WHO DENIED ANY LIABILITY. A LONG STORY. EVENTUALLY, THE DEALER REPLACED THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER @ MY REQUEST, WHICH IS THE LOCATION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL CUT-OFF, I BELIEVE. I HAVE HAD NO RECURRENCE SINCE THEN. HOWEVER, THE CRUISE CONTROL IS STILL AN ISSUE, FOR IF ONE JUST TAPS THE BRAKE TO COME OFF CONTROL, IT DOES THAT. BUT TO RE-NTER THE CRUISE SYSTEM, THE PEDAL MUST BE LIFTED MANUALLY, OR DEPRESSED AND RELEASED QUICKLY, OR THE CONTROL RE-ENGAGED AT THE STEERING WHEEL SWITCH. DETAILS OF THIS EXPERIENCE ARE IN MY EARLIER SUBMISSION. I BELIEVE THIS DEMONSTRATES AN ELECTRONIC PROBLEM WITH THIS SYSTEM AND I FELT TOYOTA WAS DERELICT IN THEIR HANDLING OF MY CONCERN AND PERHAPS SINCE THEN WITH THE WHOLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. I THOUGHT YOU SHOULD BE REMINDED AND SHOULD, PERHAPS, REVIEW MY EARLIER SUBMISSION.. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jun 18, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A NEARBY WOODEN FENCE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED FOR THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 38,000.
Vehicle speed control, Jun 17, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING A RIGHT TURN AT SPEEDS OF 5 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A WALL. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE BUT TO NO AVAIL. SHE WAS NOT INJURED. THE CONTACT WAS CITED BY THE POLICE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE CRASH WAS BEING HANDLED THROUGH HER INSURANCE COMPANY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 63,000.
Vehicle speed control, Jun 5, 2010
SUDDEN ACCELERATION IN REVERSE. ON 2/18/07 TWO INCIDENTS OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION IN DRIVE AVOIDING ACCIDENT BY SHIFTING INTO N AND BRAKING. INFO HAS BEEN FORWARDED TO VRTC ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, May 26, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME TO BE INSPECTED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 85,000. UPDATED 11/03/10. *LJ UPDATED 11/22/10 *BF UPDATED 11/23/10*JB
Vehicle speed control, Apr 23, 2010, crash
2003 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE ENTERED A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. SHE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AWAY FROM A BRICK BUILDING AND DROVE OVER A CURB, A SIDEWALK, A DROP DOWN TO GRASS AND ALONG SHRUBS AT THE BASE OF THE BUILDING. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL. ALL TOGETHER, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED ABOUT 100 FEET OR MORE IN A CIRCLE IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST TIME THE INCIDENT HAPPENED WAS IN MAY 2006 WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AS SHE WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IDLING FOR A FEW MINUTES WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON BEFORE SHE PLACED THE GEAR IN REVERSE. THERE WAS NO PROPERTY DAMAGE AND THE POLICE WERE NOT CALLED IN EITHER INCIDENT. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Apr 21, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY LE. WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE THE CONTACT HAD THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF IT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP BUT BOTH DEALERS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR REPAIR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000. UPDATED 11/03/10. *LJ
Vehicle speed control, Apr 16, 2010, crash
MY WIFE DROVE HER 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY INTO A PARKING SPACE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF A BEAUTY SHOP IN CANONSBURG, PA. AS SHE MOVED HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR ACCELERATED INTO THE FRONT OF THE SHOP. AT THE TIME EVERYONE, INCLUDING ME, ASSUMED SHE WAS WRONG AND THAT SHE HAD STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR BY MISTAKE. IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT REPORTS ABOUT TOYOTAS, I NOW BELIEVE HER. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Apr 15, 2010, crash
2003 TOYOTA 4DR. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND STRUCK A FENCE. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Apr 12, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO STOP. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE GEAR SELECTOR WAS SHIFTED INTO THE REVERSE POSITION. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE OWNER EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Apr 4, 2010, crash
2003 TOYOTA CAMRY LE WAS RUNNING, SITTING IN DRIVEWAY, BUT IN PARK WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ON. CAR "TOOK OFF" IN REVERSE, AND ONLY CAME TO A STOP WHEN DRIVER JUMPED INTO CAR, PUSHED HARD ON FOOT BRAKE, TURNED OFF IGNITION, AND CAR DOOR SLAMMED INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Mar 30, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE ENTERING A PARKING SPACE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A RETAIL STORE. THERE WERE THREE PEOPLE INSIDE THE STORE THAT WERE SEVERELY INJURED AND TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL. THE POLICE WERE ALSO CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. NONE OF THE OCCUPANTS IN THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WERE INJURED. THE CONTACTS INSURANCE COMPANY HIRED AN OUTSIDE EXPERT TO ASSESS THE VEHICLE FAILURE. THE EXPERT STATED THAT THE FLOOR MAT WAS NOT PROPERLY SECURED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND COULD HAVE CAUSED THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE CAUSE OF THE CRASH DUE TO A POSSIBLE DEFECT IN HOW THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000. UPDATED 05/25/10*BF UPDATED 06/02/10.*JB
Vehicle speed control, Mar 27, 2010, crash
RE: NOTIFICATION CASE #245324 DATED ON 03/17/2010 THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ON A BECHTEL-TOWER VISITOR PARKING IN HOUSTON, TX. I PASSED THE ENTRANCE GATE, MADE TWO 90 DEGREES TURNS AND POSITIONED CAR BETWEEN PARKING LINES. SUDDENLY, I HEARD A HORRIFIED SOUND COMING OUT FROM THE ENGINE: MOTOR WAS ROARING LIKE A WILD LION. I PRESSED THE BRAKE BUT IT DID NOT PREVENT THE ACCIDENT. LIKE A ROCKET THE VEHICLE RAN OVER THE CURB AND LANDSCAPING COLLIDING INTO A LARGE THREE. THE SEAT BELT SAVED MY LIFE, HOWEVER THE WHOLE FRONT BODY OF THE VEHICLE WAS SMASHED AND THE ESTIMATED DAMAGE WAS NEAR $8,000. THE BECHTEL SECURITY GUARD OFFICER WAS CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY. THE INCIDENT HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED AND RECORDED IN BECHTEL SECURITY FILE. LATER THIS YEAR WHEN TOYOTA "UNINTENDED ACCELERATION" PROBLEM WAS REVEALED I CONTACTED THE TOYOTA MOTOR SALES DEPARTMENT. THEY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT ALL TESTS PERFORMED SAFELY. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS HAVE BEEN MAILED TO YOUR OFFICE ON MARCH 24, 2010: A COPY OF MY LETTER SUBMITTED TO TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., TORRANCE, CA. THIS LETTER PERTAINS ALL EVENTS AND DETAILS RELATED TO THE INCIDENT. REPORT OF STERLING MCCALL TOYOTA TESTING PERFORMED ON FEBRUARY 10, 2010. I GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION. UPDATED 04/20/10
Vehicle speed control, Mar 26, 2010, crash
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE TOYOTA PROBLEMS, OWNER OF A 2003 CAMRY EXPERIENCE SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN NOVEMBER 2008(PHOTOS INSIDE ENVELOPE) *TGW AS THE CONSUMERS MOTHER PULLED INTO HER GARAGE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE WALL, CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE BATHROOM THAT WAS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WALL. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATING SYSTEMS WERE OPERATING AS DESIGNED. (DAUGHTER WROTE IN ON BEHALF OF MOTHER, OWNER OF THE CAMRY) *JB
Vehicle speed control, Mar 26, 2010, crash
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) HELLO, I KNOW THE LAST THING YOU PEOPLE NEED IS YET ANOTHER COMPLAINT ABOUT TOYOTA, BUT I HAD AN INCIDENT LAST YEAR WHILE DRIVING MY FATHER'S 2003 CAMRY. I NEVER FILED A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA OR TOYOTA, BECAUSE AFTER THE INCIDENT WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER, THEY TRIED TO BELITTLE ME WHEN I INQUIRED ABOUT RUNNING A DIAGNOSTICS ON THE CAR'S BEHAVIOR. I REALLY THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS I COULDN'T GO UP AGAINST, SO I LET IT GO. I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE PARKING THE CAR AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD AND HIT ANOTHER CAR. NOBODY WAS HURT, THANKFULLY. WE GOT THE CAR FIXED, BUT SINCE THEN NOBODY WANTS TO DRIVE THE CAR. IT'S BEEN SITTING IN THE GARAGE, DRIVEN ABOUT 3X IN THE ENTIRE LAST YEAR. I AM 38 YEARS OLD, GREAT DRIVING RECORD, AND AM TOTALLY POSITIVE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE (AS WE WERE SLOWING TO A STOP). I HAVE READ OTHER INCIDENTS THAT ARE ALMOST IDENTICAL TO MINE. ANYWAYS, THAT'S IT. I AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION IF NECESSARY. [XXX] *TR
Vehicle speed control, Mar 23, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE SITTING IDLE AT A TRAFFIC STOP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE THROUGH A RED LIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND HE ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED SHE HAD EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN THE VEHICLE ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED AGAIN OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE ALSO NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 05/13/2010. *LJ
Vehicle speed control, Mar 23, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A GARAGE DOOR. THE CONTACTS FOOT WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, UPON IMPACT, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND PROCEEDED INTO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE CRASHED A SECOND TIME INTO THE FRONT END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THERE WAS NO MENTION OF A POLICE REPORT BEING FILED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY BUT WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT AN INVESTIGATOR WOULD FURTHER INSPECT THE VEHICLE FAILURES. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 44,000. UPDATED 5/6/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE WAS BACKING OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY, WHEN THE VEHICLE SWERVED WITH A GREAT AMOUNT OF FORCE AND CRASHED IN HIS GARAGE DOORWAY AND DID SEVERE DAMAGE. THE CONSUMER STATED HE PLACED HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND A SPLIT-SECOND LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS RUSHING FORWARD AT A HIGH SPEED THROUGH HIS PARKING SPACE AND INTO TRAFFIC ON A TWO-WAY ROAD IN FRONT OF HIS DRIVEWAY WHERE HE COLLIDED WITH A PASSING VEHICLE THAT WAS TURNING LEFT. UPDATED 05/13/10.*JB
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Electric, Mar 23, 2010, crash
I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY ON HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON INTERSTATE I-40. I WAS DRIVING 55 MPH ALONG A CONSTRUCTION ZONE WHEN IT SUDDENLY SPEED UP, BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE AND CRASH INTO THE WALL. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY PUMPING ON THE BRAKE AND IT WAS FINALLY STOPPED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DEEP IN THE SAND ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO ITS SEVERE DAMAGES.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 22, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, YET, NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8856 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35000.