2000 Toyota Camry Accelerator Pedal Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 16 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- accelerator pedal · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Accelerator Pedal
2000 toyota camry. Consumer writes in regards to acceleration recalls *tgw the consumer stated within one month of driving her brand new vehicle, she noticed acceleration issues. The dealer advised her to learn how to drive the vehicle. The consumer stated when she drove at 45 mph and moved her foot from the accelerator as if she were about to slow down, but then applied the accelerator again, the computer that…
ODI 10472244
Accelerator Pedal
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated while he was driving at approximately 30 mph and crashed into an electrical pole and caught fire. The contact suffered injuries and was taken to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled. The current and failure mileages were approximately 72,000. Updated 07/19/10*bf updated 07/21/10*jb updated…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10325386
Accelerator Pedal
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. While coming from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal would stick in the open throttle position. She would continue to tap on the pedal with her foot until it would move back into the idle position. The dealer was contacted on several occasions and there were several attempts to correct the failure, exact repairs were unknown to the contact. The accelerator pedal was…
ODI 10315685
Accelerator Pedal
Consumer indicates accelerator issues with 2000 toyota camry. *gr the consumer stated the accelerator pedal stuck. The consumer managed to pull off to the side of the road and turned the engine off. The consumer stated the dealer repaired the vehicle and he hasn't experienced any problems since. *jb
ODI 10328503
Accelerator Pedal · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota camry. The accelerator pedal becomes stuck while in first and second gear. To release the accelerator pedal he has to stomp on the pedal. Also he experiences difficult steering while driving. The manufacturer was notified but no assistance was provided. The current mileage was 65,000. The failure mileage was 35,000.
ODI 10293547
Accelerator Pedal · Air Bags
Consumer complained about a sudden acceleration problem. While driving at approximately 10 mph and approaching a traffic light the accelerator pedal stuck, causing the vehicle to accelerate without warning, and hitting a guard rail. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was totaled. *ak
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10119317
Accelerator Pedal
Consumer's vehicle experienced the very same problem as mentioned in recall 01v012000 concerning speed control cable/accelerator sticking. *ak
ODI 10112818
Accelerator Pedal · Frontal
Vehicle hit a retainer wall. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. Both the driver and the passenger sustained injuries. *ak....while driving consumer's daughter had a seizure and passed out with her foot on the accelerator. Consumer attempted to put vehicle in park and turn off the ignition. Took off sea belt, came into the driver's side and turned across traffic into a parking, lost garage where the vehicle…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10111446
Accelerator Pedal
While driving up hill from a stop throttle stuck, making it hard for consumer to decelerate. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak *mr
ODI 10059705
Accelerator Pedal
While applying the brakes vehicle surged forward. *ak problems with sudden acceleration. *mr
ODI 10062872
Accelerator Pedal
After using cruise control on my 2000 toyota camry and coming to a stop, the accelerator pedal sticks. When you proceed forward, you have to depress the accelerator pedal hard, causing the car go forward at an unsafe speed.
ODI 10000034
Accelerator Pedal
Surfaces of brake and gas pedal became progressively more slippery causing foot to slide off and lose contact. I was told by dealer that this is" due to material car washer uses when cleaning inside car" '
ODI 759277
Accelerator Pedal
Consumer stated the gas pedal will stick in cold weather or when vehicle is cold, consumer would have to push or kick pedal before moving.*ak.*yh
ODI 8004551
Accelerator Pedal
Dealer says that throttle sticking is the norm for camrys and is not a drive train problem and not warranted.*ak
ODI 742890
Accelerator Pedal
We bought our camry 2000 10 yrs ago when it was brand new. After 2-3 years, we started to experience the gas pedal sticking once every few months, something like suddenly lost the power when driving on the high way. Since last year, the gas pedal started to get much worse and sticks almost every time we stop/restart the car before traffic light and during heavy traffic. Now my wife and i are very afraid to drive…
ODI 10302578
Accelerator Pedal
Both brake pedal and accelerator pedal are designed too close together. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8003846