Owners of Toyota Cars in Rebellion Over Series of Accidents

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Originally Posted by camelll

I went to pass a car and the accelerator pedal got stuck to the floor. I was shocked when I let off and the car kept accelerating. I did not panic and just turned the car off and pulled over and sure as shit the floor mat was holding the accelerator to the floor.

I can see how this could create a very dangerous situation, especially to someone who panics and does not know how to respond or overreacts. To just say the drivers are idiots is stupid.

+1

People do panic.

So, should Toyota investigate? Yes. You should always investigate reports of malfunctions, even if the malfunction is later determined to come from user error.

By the way, I had an auto tranny "jump" when I was idle, and throw the vehicle forward on me once, a long time ago, almost threw me into the wall of the post-office. (No, it was not user error, yes, it really did happened, and yes vehicles can and will surprise you at times). I still remember it like it was yesterday, all these people walking, baby strollers and stuff, and the jeep just jumping forward. I thank God I didn't hit anyone and slammed on the brakes as fast as I did and that nobody was right in front of it at the time. Pfewww