INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) WHILE DRIVING, MY DAD'S CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. HE SAID THAT HE HAD TO DRIVE WITH BOTH FEET ON THE ACCELERATOR. LATER, HE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT IT. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY REPAIRED THE PROBLEM, ONLY T…
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INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) WHILE DRIVING, MY DAD'S CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. HE SAID THAT HE HAD TO DRIVE WITH BOTH FEET ON THE ACCELERATOR. LATER, HE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT IT. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY REPAIRED THE PROBLEM, ONLY TO HAVE THE SAME THING OCCUR AGAIN A FEW DAYS LATER. FINALLY, MY BROTHER WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD A HEATED DISCUSSION WITH THE DEALERSHIP. MY DAD WENT TO PICK THE CAR UP, BUT THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT PROVIDE ANY PAPERWORK TO HIM ON WHAT REPAIRS WERE MADE. HE WAS NOT CHARGED FOR THE SERVICE BUT THE DEALERSHIP WAS ADAMANT ABOUT NOT DISCLOSING ANY DETAILS. IT WAS ONLY MONTHS LATER WE FOUND OUT THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT FUNCTIONAL. SADLY, WE DO NOT KNOW IF THEY DISCONNECTED IT OR IT JUST STOPPED WORKING. EITHER WAY, WE HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION ISSUE SINCE THEN. I AM NOT SURE ABOUT THE EXACT DATES, BUT I AM HOPING THAT THE DEALERSHIP HAS RECORD OF THIS TRANSACTION. I AM SENDING THIS EMAIL FOR NOTIFICATION PURPOSES IN LIGHT OF EVERYTHING THAT IS GOING ON WITH TOYOTA CAMRY. [XXX] *TR
NHTSA ODI #10315003
50,000 miles · Jul 10, 2005
Vehicle Speed Control
THROTTLE INTERMITTANTLY STICKS AND THE CAR WON'T MOVE, THEN LETS LOOSE CAUSING THE CAR TO JUMP.
NHTSA ODI #10128238
Mileage unknown · Feb 8, 2000
Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP, AND WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AGAIN, ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK AND COULDN'T PUSH IT DOWN. CONSUMER HAD TO SHUT OFF ENGINE, TOOK HAND AND PUSHED PEDAL UP AND DOWN, TO LOOSEN IT UP. DEALER SAID PROBLEM WAS COMING FROM INSIDE OF THE ENGINE. CONSUMER FELT THAT SOMETHING IN THE ENGINE NEEDE…
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WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP, AND WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AGAIN, ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK AND COULDN'T PUSH IT DOWN. CONSUMER HAD TO SHUT OFF ENGINE, TOOK HAND AND PUSHED PEDAL UP AND DOWN, TO LOOSEN IT UP. DEALER SAID PROBLEM WAS COMING FROM INSIDE OF THE ENGINE. CONSUMER FELT THAT SOMETHING IN THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #856485
Mileage unknown · Sep 30, 1999
Vehicle Speed Control
GAS PEDAL STICKS. IS INTERMITTENT. APPEARS TO HAPPEN ONLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES TO STOP. WHEN YOU ATTEMPT TO DEPRESS THE PEDAL TO GO. THE PEDAL WILL STICK UNTIL ENOUGH PRESSURE IS GIVEN, AT THAT TIME IT IS TO LATE TO REALIZE THE PEDAL IS STUCK AND YOUR FOOT PUSHES THE PEDAL TO THE POINT OF UNSTICKING THE PEDAL AND THE CAR…
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GAS PEDAL STICKS. IS INTERMITTENT. APPEARS TO HAPPEN ONLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES TO STOP. WHEN YOU ATTEMPT TO DEPRESS THE PEDAL TO GO. THE PEDAL WILL STICK UNTIL ENOUGH PRESSURE IS GIVEN, AT THAT TIME IT IS TO LATE TO REALIZE THE PEDAL IS STUCK AND YOUR FOOT PUSHES THE PEDAL TO THE POINT OF UNSTICKING THE PEDAL AND THE CAR LUNGES FORWARD.
NHTSA ODI #712598
Mileage unknown · Nov 19, 1998
Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IT BECOMES HARD AND RESISTS APPLICATION, AND THEN SUDDENLY VEHICLE ACCELERATES FORWARD. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #831081
Mileage unknown · Sep 26, 1997
Vehicle Speed Control
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS AFTER COMING TO A STOP, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION FROM STOP. *AK
NHTSA ODI #521374
Mileage unknown · Jun 6, 1996
Vehicle Speed Control
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS,EXCESSIVE PRESSURE MUST BE APPLIED TO RELEASE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD. *SD
NHTSA ODI #505410
Mileage unknown · May 29, 1996
Vehicle Speed Control
THE THROTTLE STICKS IN THE RELAXED POSITION AND CAUSES UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #984994
Mileage unknown · Feb 9, 1996
Vehicle Speed Control
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. *SD
NHTSA ODI #501680
Mileage unknown · Dec 18, 1995
Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN VEHICLE AT IDLE SPEED, ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS, TO MAKE VEHICLE MOVE PUSH ON PEDAL REAL HARD. TT
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR THE POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM CAN FAIL, CAUSING THE CONTACTS TO "WELD", AND RESULTING IN DOOR LOCK SOLENOID DAMAGE, WITH FAILURE OF THE DOOR TO LOCK OR UNLOCK, EVEN UNDER MANUAL OPERATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE DOOR FAILS TO OPEN AFTER ECU FAILURE, VEHICLEOCCUPANTS WOULD HAVE INCREASED DIFFICULTY EXITING THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY.
Remedy: INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SUBCIRCUIT RELAY CONTROL TO PREVENT MALFUNCTION OF ORIGINAL RELAYS IN THE ECU.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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EA97008 · Leaking Fuel Tank
Opened Apr 23, 1997 · Closed Apr 22, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
CRACKS IN THE SOLDER JOINT OF THE FUEL FILL OR INLET PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK ALLOWS LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK
PE97003 · Leaking Fuel Tank
Opened Jan 21, 1997 · Closed Apr 23, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
CRACKS IN THE SOLDER JOINT OF THE FUEL FILL OR INLET PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK ALLOWS LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK.
EA93032 · Alleged Battery Explosions
Opened Dec 27, 1993 · Closed Nov 30, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
PE93074 · Alleged Battery Failures
Opened Aug 27, 1993 · Closed Dec 27, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
EA92013 · Stuck Power Door Locks
Opened May 8, 1992 · Closed May 12, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
EA91027 · Engine Compartment Fires
Opened Jun 6, 1991 · Closed May 29, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
PE91042 · Engine Compartment Fires
Opened Feb 7, 1991 · Closed Jun 6, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
EA90028 · Passive Safety Belt Fails
Opened May 29, 1990 · Closed Feb 28, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
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PE90027 · Passive Safety Belt Warnin
Opened Dec 15, 1989 · Closed May 29, 1990
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
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