My daughter was driving her 2004 Toyota Camry last year and the accelerator stuck and when she gave it some more gas it got stuck and accelerated and she was unable to stop the car with her brakes and she ran into a store which is how she stopped, tore the store wall down and totaled her car. The officer that responded to the scene said that his friend's car did the same thing a week previously and he also had a Toyota Camry. My daughter was totally liable for this and she and her friend sustained some scratches and bumps on the arms and forehead but did not go to the hospital because she thoughts this was all her fault and was concerned if the insurance would pay for the building! she was very upset and for several days did not drive, when she did buy a car she had to use her own money for a down payment because she did not have that car for very long. Should we look into trying to contact Toyota about this situation? there is a police and insurance report that I can obtain that states these things.

- Ennis, TX, USA

On July 25, 2009, I was driving my Toyota Camry (2004), I pulled into the parking lot where I work found a spot and proceeded to park as I turned in my car took off and slammed in to a cement pillar at a very high speed, I am so thankful that I hit the pillar, because I would have gone through the plate glass window of the shoe store. It could have been a tragic accident. I believe that this happened due to the car accelerating out of control. I sent a complaint to Consumer Affairs and Toyota Corp. On July 27th, 2009 with no response, now all of this is coming out. My car was repaired, at a cost of $6439.57. My insurance has increased by about 40%, I now have a car I do not feel safe driving, and I can't sell it, because of the problems with Toyota. I would like some help, answers to what Toyota really is doing to help?

- Fresno, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. While exiting a parking garage at speeds of 5 mph, the vehicle accelerator pedal became stuck in position. She contacted her local Toyota dealer and they advised her that it would be safe for her to drive the vehicle home. The contact was able to drive home within three hours, a drive that usually would have taken her 25 minutes, as advised by her dealer. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer where they made repairs unknown to her. The failure and current mileages were 30,000.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry which was purchased brand new. While exiting her driveway at speeds of less than 5 mph, she proceeded to depress the brakes due to a decline in the driveway. She was aware that her foot was on the brake pedal; however, the vehicle continued to accelerate into oncoming two-way traffic at no fault of the driver and at an unknown speed. She proceeded over an embankment and crashed into a tree to avoid crashing into a vehicle or pedestrian. The air bags did not deploy at the time of the crash. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene and is awaiting repairs. The failure and current mileages were under 34,000. The VIN was not available.

- Brewster, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. While traveling at speeds of 50 mph, the vehicle accelerated to speeds of 100 mph. The contact assumed she was at fault. On a separate occasion, the incident occurred again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who released the vehicle advising her that the failure could not be duplicated. Later, she was told that the floor mats were probably what caused the acceleration, however she did not have floor mats in the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that her particular vehicle was not under recall. The contact was not in agreement with the manufacturer and a second dealer diagnosed the failure and confirmed that it could not be duplicated. On another occasion, while the driver was at a stop light, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact was not in the vehicle and could provide additional details regarding the most recent failure. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 35,493 and the current was 38,089.

- Huntington , NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. While driving 10 mph into a parking space, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a pole. There was minor damage to the front of the vehicle. The contact was not injured. The contact did not call the manufacturer or a dealer. The contact stated that the crash occurred due to the accelerator pedal being stuck. The failure mileage was 55,000.

- Royersford, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The contact stated he was parking and all of a sudden the vehicle accelerated in to a building. Contact stated he depress the brakes but the vehicle never stop. The vehicle was totaled. There were no injuries. There is a police report if needed. The contact had not called the manufacture. The failure mileage was 13,000. Updated 11/03/10. Updated 11/04/10

- Norwood, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. While driving 40 mph the contact tried to slow the vehicle down by applying the brakes. The vehicle would not slow down and crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was totaled and the contact was injured by the air bag. The contact feels the accelerator pedal was sticking and that cause the crash. The contact did not called the manufacturer regarding this issue. The failure mileage was 73,000.

- Miami, FL, USA

A 2004 Toyota Camry on 26 December 2009 traveling at approximately 5 miles per hour into a parking space in front of the us post office had an un-commanded acceleration. Within a span of four feet into the parking spot, the car accelerated and the brake could not stop the forward movement. The car jumped the sidewalk and drove into the window and corner of the building while the engine continued to race with only the building holding the car as it tried to raced further. Moving the transmission lever from drive to park the doors did not automatically unlock. Turning the ignition key to off position was the only solution to stopping the racing engine. The floor mat was checked on exiting the car and was not to be anywhere near the accelerator pedal..the car was totaled and no life treating injury was sustained. The consumer experienced neck and back pain. Updated 03/17/10

- Manassas, VA, USA

Acceleration on my 2004 Toyota Camry began to fluctuate wildly while I was driving down the road. Car would suddenly accelerate, then decelerate almost non-stop. I shut engine off, called Toyota and had the car towed in. I was told that the engine control module (ECM) was defective and would be replaced under a federally mandated warranty - car had 76,000 miles, and warranty was good to 80,000 miles. However they also told me that the accelerator pedal assembly had simultaneously failed. That would cost me $681. Toyota's own technician said that the ECM failure caused the accelerator pedal assembly to fail. Toyota corporate, however, told me that the two incidents were unrelated. After reading about the "accelerator pedal sticking" problem in the news lately, I wonder if my problem is not part of a much larger problem involving the ECM on Toyota cars. If I was not wise enough to shut off my engine when the problem occurred, a serious accident could easily have occurred. Please continue to investigate the ECM problem, as I believe that Toyota is not forthcoming with the full story here. The consumer also stated there weas an engine knock coming from the vehicle. The dealer repalced the tensioner, and belt. The water pump was wearing prematurely, there was a noise coming from the steering column when turning the wheel. The dealer replaced the intermediate steering shaft. The check engine light was on all the time. The dealer replaced the catalytic converter. The ECM and accelerator pedal were replaced. Updated IVOQ 04/15/11

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

1/28/04, I was pulling head on, at a low rate of speed, almost a crawl, into a parking space, in front of a business and the car "jumped" or surged forward. My foot was off the brake and the accelerator when this occurred. The car hit the building. 8/11/05, I was pulling head on into a parking space in a parking lot, at a low rate of speed, when the car "jumped" or surged forward. The car hit a tree in front of me.

- Sea Girt, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. She stated that while driving not more than 5 mph the vehicle accelerated on its own while her foot was on the brake pedal. The vehicle crashed into her garage and a tree. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained minor injuries after she hit the steering wheel during the crash. She was transported to a hospital. The air bags did not deploy. The dealer was contacted; however, the recording made it impossible for to speak with someone. No repairs were made. The insurance company was notified. The failure and current mileage were 45000. Updated 01/27/10. Updated 01/28/10

- Houston, TX, USA

Driving home from work this morning, my 2004 Camry suddenly accelerated to more than 80 miles/hour. I was very scared. Brakes would not work. I stopped the car by changing gears to neutral.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. While idling in traffic, she applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The technician replaced the entire accelerated pedal assembly. However the driver-side seat belt will not retract properly. The failure mileage was 55,000.

- Lynnhaven, FL, USA

Car was exiting a medium right turn when the car accelerated rapidly went thru a fence and hit a tree. Updated 02/02/10 corrected VIN at the consumers request. Updated 02/02/10

- Indian Valley, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. While approaching a stop light at 35 mph, the vehicle lurched forward. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on four separate occasions for the identical failures. The transmission was replaced on two separate occasions, and the computer system was reset. None of the repairs have remedied the failure. The current mileage was unknown the failure mileage was 26,835. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. Updated 1/14/10 updated 01/15/10

- West Port , CT, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. While making a right turn the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a vehicle. He was forced to turn the engine off to stop vehicle from accelerating. He was treated at an emergency room for injuries to the back, head, and around the chest/shoulder area. The vehicle was severely damaged. The current mileage was unknown. The failure mileage was 49,604. See also ODI 10312469

- Queensbury, NY, USA

Project: NHTSA hotline center case: Toyota accelerators case number: 202302 date: 11/04/2009 time: 17:57:22 creation date: 11/04/2009 creation time: 09:48:50 from: Adrienne witherspoon comments: I own a 2004 Toyota Camry and there is another accelerator safety problem that needs to be investigated also. Within the last 6 months, I paid nearly $700 to replace the accelerator sensor in my car because while driving the accelerator would not allow me to control the speed. I would try to increase speed and could not. You can check my repair record at mark jacobson Toyota in durham, nc. I have a friend with a 2005 Toyota who recently paid over $1,000 to replace her accelerator at the Toyota dealership in charleston, SC. For the same reason, a stiff or non-responsive accelerator while driving.

- Durham, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. While approaching a parking space, the vehicle accelerated without intention. Consequently the vehicle crashed into a wall. The accelerator pedal was stuck, so the engine continued to rev. The bumper and the front-end of vehicle was damaged. The warranty company towed the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The technician concluded that the floor-mats caused the failure. He then added that this was a common failure with his model type. However he speculated that the technician incorrectly diagnosed the vehicle, because the floor-mats were very far away from the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was then towed to his mechanic, and repaired at an expense of $1200.the failure mileage was 55000. The current mileage was unknown.

- Sayreville, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. While driving the vehicle stalled four times without any prior warnings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the throttle body assembly failed. The dealer replaced the throttle body assembly. The failure and current mileages were 32,000.

- Salina, KS, USA