My complaint concerns my 2007 Toyota Camry which seems to be similar to a current open investigation # DP09-001. While trying to exit the freeway my foot "stutter stepped" up and down on the accelerator trying to merge to the proper lane. I was "stutter stepping" because there was a vehicle in the lane I was trying to change to and we both accelerated and decelerated at the same time in an attempt to change into each other's lane. I accelerated and decelerated approximately three time. This motion on the accelerator seemed to cause the accelerator to "stick" and my vehicle was accelerating out of control. Several attempts to slow the car down failed. The brakes would not respond as I applied foot pressure. As I approached the intersection at an extremely high rate of speed (and increasing) I was able to finally stop the car by applying both feet on the brake pedal using my back against the seat to gain leverage. I am a 6'5" male weighing 200+ pounds. The car went into a skid when the brakes kicked in allowing me to regain control of the vehicle without damage or injury. The car resumed its normal function after the incident. There was a period of time when the vehicle was not responding that I feared for my life. I was motivated to file this complaint when I learned about a deadly crash in san diego, ca involving an off duty chp officer. He was driving a 2009 Lexus ES 350. Toyota is blaming the "run-away" car on a defective floormat. Based on my experience I believe there is a much more serious safety related defect. I'm not sure what to do at this point, but I do not feel safe driving the vehicle. My wife has told me that she experienced a less severe incident of unintended acceleration also. She can provide details if it will help your investigation. I intend to get rid of the vehicle, but I need to get some advice on how best to do that and also help prevent other potential deadly crashes for others. Note: I am not certain of the incident date.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

My 2007 Toyota Camry le had jerk on acceleration as well as turning. Talked to service manager and Toyota customer service, and was told that it is a "feature" in order to satisfy the epa requirement, which the signal was sent ot the computer, and timing required. I do not understand and believe that, as I also had a 2006 highlander hybrid, which did not do me the same instance. The jerk may cause the car behind rear-end my Camry. Can you please look into this issue. Hopefully I am the first one that file this complaints.

- Diamond Bar, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own and was very difficult to stop. The vehicle has to be driven five or six miles in order for the failure to occur. The failure has occurred on four occasions. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The failure mileage was 58,400 and current mileage was 62,261. Updated 06/27/09 the dealer has been unable to duplicate the consuemers concern. Updated 06/23/09.

- Gulf Shores, AL, USA

Reston, va, March 29, 2009 I have a gas pedal problem. It accelerates by itself and when I try to put my car at P (parking) there is a big noise and it smells like burning plastic. I have gone to my car dealer 5 times in the last 5 months for the same problem. Each time they said they cannot duplicate the problem. The 2 last times I brought my car to the dealer they were talking about carpet (floor mat) problem. My last visit to my dealer was on 3/17/2009 and yesterday 3/28/2009 I experienced the same problem. It happened to me again and I don't know what to do anymore. I need some help from Toyota because my car is not even 2 years old. I am starting to be afraid to drive my own car and have an accident. If Toyota cannot find my problem, what are my options?

- Reston, VA, USA

Submission of motor vehicle defect notification regarding his 2007 Toyota Camry. Requesting a final attempt to correct the continuing substantial defect(s) or condition(s). *** the consumer stated the throttle sticks, the RPM's stick and the check engine light illuminated.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

My gas pedal accelerates on it's own.

- Stafford, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. Immediately after the vehicle was purchased in July of 2008, the contact noticed that the RPM gauge would jump back and forth when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Approximately six weeks later, the vehicle would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. When the vehicle finally began to gain speed, she drove to her residence. The vehicle was then driven to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle needed to be recalibrated. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer advised her to take the vehicle back to the dealer for investigation. The current mileage was 28,000 and failure mileage was 25,000.

- Bangor, ME, USA

I noticed shortly after purchasing my new 2007 Toyota Camry that the car hesitated on acceleration. I originally thought that it was because it was new. I also own a 1993 Camry, which has never given us a problem. Besides gas and oil changes this car still runs well. Had I known that this newer model was going to be scary to drive I would have never purchased it. Like so many others, I was told by the dealer that there was nothing wrong with my vehicle. It continues to hesitate when you need to accelerate quickly, in reverse it flies out of the garage even when not pressing on the gas...I refuse to let my 16 year old drive it and firmly believe that there is a design problem. Ps I also had to have my tires changed after only a few thousand miles, they were completely worn.

- Biddeford, ME, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 2 mph in a fast food restaurant drive thru, the vehicle accelerated inadvertently. The driver rear ended the preceding vehicle, crossed over the median, and crashed into a dumpster. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle sustained major front end damage and the driver's side tire was flattened. The following day, the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07E082000 (equipment). The recall pertained to the floor mats moving forward while the vehicle was in motion, which could possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that this recall specifically corresponds to the crash. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The current and failure mileages were 110,000.

- Stafford, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. After purchasing the vehicle on October 31, 2006, the contact noticed that there was a lack of acceleration in the vehicle. While attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated. The accelerator pedal was depressed to the floor, but the vehicle still hesitated to pick up speed and then suddenly sped off. The dealer found no failures; however, they later asked her to bring the vehicle back for repairs. After the repairs, the vehicle continued to lack acceleration. The contact returned to the dealer and repaired again. The vehicle was serviced a total of seven times and the dealer stated that they "updated" the vehicle; however, the failure persists. The failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was 26,500.

- Tamarac, FL, USA

We have a six cylinder, 2007 Toyota Camry. We were passing a semi truck on an interstate highway when the car suddenly demonstrated unintended acceleration. Applying the brake and shifting into neutral did not stop the acceleration. Our only recourse was to get off the interstate and we were able to get the car to stop by turning off the key. If there had been a vehicle in front of us there would have been a serious accident.

- Fairview Park, OH, USA

The car accelerated quickly on its own, with engine racing, and could not be stopped easily, resulting in a collision with a tree. The engine continued to race on it's own, with no one pressing the throttle, until the ignition was switched off. This was not caused by a loose floor mat, the floor mat was secured and not anywhere near the pedal. In February I received a letter from Toyota saying that they believe there was nothing wrong with the car. I called Toyota to talk to the person who sent that letter and repeated the facts as stated above and she told me that I "may be mistaken." The fact that the engine continued to race after the crash is important, since some may think that I was pushing the throttle herself. Once I got out of the car she obviously couldn't be pushing the petal herself. The engine didn't stop racing until I turned the engine off. Then, when the tow truck came, the driver re-started the Camry to position it for towing. When he did, the engine ran normally. When a car takes off by itself, it has a problem. Therefore this car, and maybe all 2007 Camry, maybe all Toyota, have a problem. However we drove this car for months and many miles without a symptom; it apparently takes some kind of particular combination of circumstances for the problem to come out. No one was injured in this incident, but this behavior could cause someone to be seriously injured or killed. I believe Toyota should find out why this happened and try to fix it, instead of trying to convince me that I am wrong when I tell them what happened. Updated

- Hampstead, NH, USA

Toyota Camry 2007 was taking several times to dealer due to hesitation upon acceleration. The manufacturer stated that it is a normal function of the 2007 Camry's and it not fixable. We went to arbitration and petition for exchange or repair was denied. My wife and I have concerns about driving this car in high speed highways and not be able to accelerate enough to get into incoming traffic. We have already experienced this problems and are afraid of causing an accident.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

Purchase 2007 Toyota Camry, April 19, 2007 from king Toyota, deerfield beach, Florida. Almost immediately the car began having shifting problems. It hesitated and when driving around 40 miles an hour when the gas pedal was released, it jerked and whipped your body. Then, when giving it the gas, it hesitated and then jerked forward. Complained and complained and was told that maybe when I brought it in for its 3000 mile check-up, Toyota would have a tech bulletin for repair. The tech bulletin was not available until after I contacted Toyota directly and was told that I should request tech bulletin U660E. I brought the car to the dealership and a new chip was installed that solved the problem for a short period of time. About the early part of October it began to change. In addition to hesitating and jerking, it now keeps going at 40 miles an hour even when the foot is taken off of the gas pedal. It will keep going two or three block from 40 miles an hour, slowly down to 30 miles an hour. In other words, when you attempt to slow down because of traffic, you must put full power on the brake pedal or you will continue to go at the same rate of speed. Very dangerous as well as wearing brakes much faster than normal. It still hesitates and jerks when applying the gas pedal but now, instead of jerking you when releasing the gas, it just keeps going. Dealer has no answer and told me that they have had complaints like mine without a solution. Can't Toyota be pressured into solving the problem. The new chip made a direct opposite situation....jerking the car when gas released to "full speed ahead".

- Delray Beach, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Camry le. The contact stated that the take off speed was very slowly. The vehicle would accelerate to a normal speed when the pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The dealer stated that the acceleration functions was equipped with a flybywire that is not connected to the pedal therefore acceleration would be slower; they concluded the occurrence was normal. The current mileage as 4,200 and failure mileage was 800. Updated 01-11-08. The consumer stated would like a recall on this part. Updated 12/31/07

- Warminster , PA, USA

My new 2007 Camry SE has a very scary hesitation problem when I need to accelerate. I have had the car 2 months and it started right away. My husband drove it the other day for the first time and was nearly in an accident trying to pull out into traffic it stalled for a few seconds. Scared him to death! he asked me if that happened to me and I thought it was just the car's quirk. He is concerned about my safety now. I searched online and found that it is a problem experienced by many. I was told to file this complaint so it can be addressed. Thank you.

- Touchet, WA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. Whenever the vehicle is driven, the front driver side floor mat slides forward and bunches up under the accelerator and brake pedals. The contact stated that this could cause a crash. Toyota stated that they were unable to correct the failure. Recall number ssc70F for the all weather floor mats was referenced. The current mileage was 13,750 and failure mileage was 200. Updated 11/07/07

- Folson, CA, USA

2007 Toyota Camry with acceleration problems. Consumer states the vehicle accelerated on its own on three occasions. Dealer told consumer they never heard of a problem like that and could not do anything unless the check engine light illuminated. See also 10203400.

- Salem, OR, USA

Extreme hesitation when pulling into busy highway. I step on the gas pedal and the car does not go for about 2-3 second. By that time the traffic is too near for safety.

- Denville, NJ, USA

There is a significant delay when you try to accelerate in the 2007 Toyota Camry! after a scary incident involving a tractor trailer truck, poor acceleration, and a hill, ( fortunately there was no accident) I called Toyota headquarters to report the incident ( because of the acceleration delay). They were of no help, but told me to bring my car to the local dealer to be examined for the acceleration delay. The dealers mechanic reported back to me after a quick examination and test drive that there is no acceleration delay issue, and that the car is built this way. What the mechanic did do( possibly to appease me) was re-set the acceleration component in the car's computer. This 'adjustment' has done nothing to fix the issue, and I still experience acceleration delay to this day. Unfortunately, Toyota does not seem interested in fixing this potentially deadly flaw. I hope there are no fatalities resulting from this problem.

- Webster, MA, USA