11 responses on “Toyota Sticky Accelerator Recall”

1. Help Desk says:

   February 22, 2010 at 6:30 am

   @Pedro
   You can call the Toyota Customer Care hotline and tell your story but dealers can only get reimbursed for cars included on the official recall list.
2. Pedro M. Nadela says:

   February 20, 2010 at 7:24 pm

   I own a a Toyota Camry 2001 LE model and this is not included in the stickey acceralor pedal recall but my car is experiencing this problem. My pedal will stuck and I have to push really hard to get it to go whem I’m stop at the traffic light which is really concerning me the safety of the car. I took the car to the dealer and they are charging me for the service. Since this is a safety concern I’m I responsible to pay for this Service?. Or maybe Toyota has to look up the later models also if mine is doing the same problem as the most recent models.
3. Chris Vicencio says:

   February 12, 2010 at 3:55 am

   I love my ‘07 Tundra! I just had the pedal recall repair done 5 days ago. From the second I drove it off the lot I noticed the feel of the pedal was very uncomfortable. It’s like driving with a hair trigger. When I hit the slightest bump in the road the truck accelerates because the action on the pedal is so light it’s hard to keep the RPMs stable. This fix is NOT adequate. On even a moderately bumpy road the truck lurches forward as the pedal bounces up and down with weight of my foot…it is almost impossible to maintain even speed or RPMs with this fix. I hate the feel of the pedal action now.
4. badomingue says:

   February 10, 2010 at 6:21 pm

   I don’t think the problem is with a sticky gas pedal. If it were stuck it would stay at the same speed, not accelerate. I’m no genius, but that doesn’t make since to me. I bought an 08 Sequoia and spent $50,000. I expected more for my money!!! You would think Toyota’s mechanics could figure it out. From the other comments I’ve read concerning this, I’m not the only one that thinks it’s electrical, not the pedal sticking.
5. Howard Jump says:

   February 10, 2010 at 12:23 am

   I just experienced an acceleration problem in my 2009 Corolla. I had braked to a complete stop and my foot remained on the brake pedal. The engine rpm’s were at idle speed. The engine suddenly rev’ed up with no input on the pedal. I shifted to neutral and as I was about to turn the ignition off, the engine went back to normal idle speed. That was not a mechanical event. The accelerator pedal was not involved. It did not stick and had not been depressed. I have been giving Toyota the benefit of the doubt, but at this point I am concerned that this is a electronics or software problem. Some input told my car to accelerate and it did not come from the accelerator pedal. I think most Toyota customers are willing to stand by Toyota and Toyota can certainly recover its reputation, but not if this mechanical fix is not the fix. Make sure you have this right or a great company will be lost. hj
6. Jean Evans says:

   February 8, 2010 at 8:04 am

   I hope someone could please read this and try to help me get the word out to Toyota and others who may have had the same problem I’ve had with my 2009 Corolla. I just know this problem with the gas pedal HAS TO BE ELECTRICAL, as a few months after I bought my Corolla, I started it with my foot on the brake, as usual, in park. I was doing all the normal things when starting a car. The thing immediately revved up to max, just when the motor started. It frightened me to death. I was so startled and embarrassed, as I thought I may have put my foot on the gas before putting in reverse. But, if I had, it would not have been pushed to the floor and revving up like that. I just chalked it off as I must of done something, as it was a car I was not used to yet.
   About 3 months later, it wouldn’t start and sounded like it was going to rip apart inside the motor, like metal on metal. It had to be towed to dealer. They recalibrated the computer. Then I went on a trip and I noticed that when I would take my foot off the gas pedal, rather than slowing down, it would actually surge before I put my foot on brake. Now this was intermittent. But, that day, I was going a road with very dangerous hills and curves, so I noticed it more. I came right straight home to the dealer. They found nothing.
   I’ve not been able to go anywhere but the doctor and grocery store, as I’m frightened to death. If it wasn’t for this recall, I would just be hanging out here afraid to take anyone with me in the car if I do go. Now, I still think they are just “patching” the problem with the wrong fix. Because, what car would have the gas pedal hang, before you even put your foot on it, and especially with the computer having to be recalibrated. I do know that the throttle body, which has something to do with the gas pedal, is controlled by the computer.
   SO PLEASE SOMEONE LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE WHO OWN THESE CARS AND TRY AND BELIEVE US. PEOPLE COMPLAINING DID NOT CAUSE THE DEFECT. I’m going to go ahead and let them do what they think is necessary to fix it, but I have no faith in the fix.
   People think we are all complaining, just to start law suits. What good is that going to do? Not going to help us drive a safer car, convince people to ride with us, or prevent the value of our car from decreasing and our insurance increasing. Neither will it do any good to give us another new car or leased car. They are all not to be trusted in my opinion. WE’RE STUCK!!!!!!
7. Bill Vincent says:

   February 7, 2010 at 2:29 am

   In 2007 we purchased a Toyota RAV4. Immediately there were issues with acceleration – as in putting pressure on the pedal and nothing happening immediately, and after a second the engine would “catch up” with the pedal pressure. Horribly annoyed by this and not understanding why it was happening, I went to the dealer and they said that the Toyota RAV4 had a “learning acceleration system” that was, for the first 10 – 20K miles, I was told, learning my “style” of acceleration and optimizing itself for my driving. They said it was part of their computerized system.

   Okay, first off I had major problems believing this – since this seems rather dangerous to do since more people than myself might drive it. Also, I didn’t ask for or want this behavior in my accelerator. The standard way cars have been made for years is fine with me.

   Anyway, they said the “jerky” behavior of the accelerator would go away. It didn’t, now at over 60K miles. Toyota obviously didn’t want to fix this issue, and I believe it’s 100% related to the problems that are being exposed right now. I don’t believe it’s a mechanical fix at all – I believe this is a COMPUTER problem related to the computerized acceleration system of the car, and I believe all of the problems people have had are related to that as well. When I first heard that others were having issues with Toyota acceleration, my experiences were confirmed by proxy.

   I have no choice but to drive the car, but I worry about more problems. I also hate the lagging pedal issue I have.
8. Christine Zanutto says:

   February 6, 2010 at 12:03 pm

   I purchased my 2005 Matrix in October of 2004..and it was soon after that that I had a braking incident to no ill effect luckily. I was parking on a city street and as I maneuvered to rest my vehicle I had my foot on the brake and it lunged forward with a roar..my sister had yelped what are you doing and I said nothing I had my foot on the brake. Luckily I did not hit the car in front of me. Since then I’ve had similar experiences at all-way stops but again I have been lucky. I do recall reporting this on a service visit but they brushed it off as anti-lock braking? In the middle of summer on a warm dry day?? I do park outside so moisture is a factor.

   Since this has all come out I feel validated in the news at least. I am taking my car in today but am skeptical they will acknowledge the problem as the service rep denied it over the phone? Furthermore I wonder if I will be paying them to deny it?? Needless to say I am getting something in writing or recording the conversation. If something happens related to theses issues then I want proof as to the cover-up. I hope to be pleasantly surprised and for them to be honest, but I’m a pessimist.
9. Jamie S. Darris says:

   February 3, 2010 at 11:16 pm

   I purchased my 2007 Camry XLE V.6 in April of 2006. Initially when sitting at traffic signals it did have the potencity to lunge forward while my foot was on the brake. This leads me to believe that the malfunction is electrical and not a sticky accelerator pedal as reported, or “killer floor mats.” I assumed it was some type of breaking in type of situation. Had it persisted I would have had it checked out at my routine check ups with Toyota.

   I have driven the car for 4 years now without incident but I live in Southern California and my car is usually parked underground day and night. Not much condensation here.

   Please investigate further as to this being an electrical malfunction as Toyota is America’s #1 car and we are all at risk. My accelerator pedal does not stick but it has on occasion engaged on its on.

   Signed,
   Disappointed Toyota Owner
10. Jamie S. Darris says:

    February 3, 2010 at 11:02 pm

    I purchased my 2007 Camry XLE V.6 in April of 2006. I did notice right off that when I sat at traffic signals the car would lunge forward. This was not due to a sticky accelerator but due to some electrical malfunction. In order for the accelerator to stick I would have had to be pushing on it, however, I had my foot on the brake and noticed that the accelerator was engaging itself. The problem has to be electrical. It only did it a couple of times the first year so I counted it as some type of breaking in since it is my first Toyota. I’m a previous Nissan owner. Had the problem persisted, I would have had it checked out during one of my routine check ups at Toyota. I’ve been driving the car without incident since April of 2006 and I am convinced it is not due to the accelerator pedal sticking, but due to the electrical system telling the accelerator to accelerate. I do live in Southern California and my car is usually parked in underground parking day and night. Not much condensation.

    I have always been impressed with the professionalism of SouthBay Toyota service personnell. I purchased my car at Carson Toyota and was quickly turned off by the lack of professionalism of their service personnell.

    Please investigate futher into this potential electrical malfunction. Toyota is America’s #1 car, we are all at risk if this is not corrected and soon.

    Disappointed Owner of my first Toyota Dream Car.
11. Michael De Moulin says:

    February 3, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    We have a 2009 Toyota Matrix which experienced the accelerator problem January 18, 2009. We called customer service pursuant to the dealership’s orders but received no satisfaction from either the dealer or customer service. We now have a car that sits, and cannot or will not be driven for safety reasons. We have been a Toyota customer for 20 years, and also own a 2006 Lexus. Now, with the Matrix, which is being leased we are expected to make monthly payments on something that sits, and is unable to be used. I want the payment process addressed. They payments should be forgiven until the entire problems have been addressed. The payments not made should be foregiven and not tacked on to the back end. This is a terrible and frustrating problem that is not the consumers fault have bought Toyota vehicles in good faith. PLEASE ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. As for us, we will not be making any further payments until the vehicle has been proven to be safe to drive. TOYOTA COMPANY NEEDS TO MAKE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AND COME OUT WITH IT FOR ALL OF ITS OWNERS WHO ARE PAYING ON SOMETHING THEY CANNOT USE OR DRIVE.

    YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER WOULD BE APPRECIATE AND PLEASE FORWARD THIS E-MAIL ON TO CORPORATE IN JAPAN. MAYBE THEY WILL HAVE THE BALLS TO DO THE RIGHT THING.

    Thank You – Michael & Judy De Moulin