1997 Toyota Camry Vehicle speed control Problems

“I own a 1997 Camry xle. In the past year it has developed a sticky accelerator which causes the car to lunch from a standing still takeoff. This now typically occurs several times in an average errand related trip. It feels very mechanical as opposed to electronic. The accelerator is not slow to return and the floor mats are definitely not involved. I have sought no diagnosis or repair to date.”

“With my right foot on the brake pedal, prepared to come to a complete stop when parking in the carport stall there was instead a sudden acceleration and the car jumped over the concrete curb on the floor and broke through the carport wall. Another problem occurred some years earlier when the gas pedal got stuck while driving on the freeway. Frightening as it was I managed to reach down and manually release the pedal.”

“My 1997 Toyota Camry experienced a sudden acceleration problem. I am convinced it was not the pedal becoming stuck. I felt the pedal depress from my foot and the car began to rapidly accelerate. I hit the brakes, but could not stop the car from accelerating so I shifted it to neutral at which point the engine blew. Smoke began pouring out of the hood but the brakes were able to stop the car at this point so I pulled over and got out of the car. The charlottesville/albemarle fire department was called but when they arrived the fire had gone out. …”

“Backing down access road to parking lot, boat ramp and recreation area. Had foot on the brake when sudden acceleration endangered car and driver. Directed car into the side of a parked truck to avoid crashing into area where people were working, and also to avoid going into river which was very close by. Back end of car struck side of truck then car bounced off careened toward river with accelerator still jammed. Pressed foot down hard on brake and pulled up e brake until car finally stalled.”

“My 2002 Toyota Camry when the steering is turned sharply there is a popping noise every time.this manufactured product has a problem. The cruise control sticks at current speed.one of the bose speakers that has a lifetime warranty that was installed by the manufacturer is busted.”