2003 Toyota Camry Solara Vehicle speed control Problems

“When backing out of the driveway the car suddenly accelerated and at a high rate of speed shot across the street hitting the curb blowing the tires and hitting a telephone pole and tore up the neighbors lawn before coming to a stop due to the lack of traction. My wife was stepping on the brakes and the car continued to accelerate. We had owned the car for 5 years and never had any issue with it. I looked and the mat had not moved in any way to impede the foot pedal. We contacted Toyota and let them examine the vehicle and the reply said it was due to an aftermarket floor mat. …”

“The contact owns a 2003 Toyota solara. The all weather floor mats interfered with the accelerator pedal. As a consequence, her risk for a vehicle crash was increased. The dealer and the manufacturer have not been notified. The failure and current mileages were 74,000. Updated 11/3/09 the consumer stated even when the floor mat was attached, it always became detached maneuvering itself under the accelerator pedal. The floor mat has never stayed in place since the consumer owned the vehicle. Updated 11/05/09.”

“The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry Solara. On june 21, 2007, the vehicle surged while pulling into a parking space at 5 MPH. The vehicle accelerated so quickly that it whipped the contact's head back and left skid marks on the ground. She had to remove her foot from the brake and depress the brake pedal again before the vehicle finally stopped. The contact stated that there was an investigation (# dto6003 - vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal) that was closed in april. The contact stated that she would take her vehicle to the dealer the following morning. …”