Comments on: Toyota Has a Fix for Gas Pedal Problems, But Will it Work?

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:30:01 +0000

It will take months to repair & replace these pedals. Even then, there seems to be some evidence that the problem might also be in the electronics. Since the problem is rare, most people will never encounter it in miles and miles of driving–but of course no one knows that in advance. The chances of getting into an accident from other causes are almost surely greater, but people tend to focus on known risks, rather than unknown or vague ones.

So, the best thing is to be prepared: if you encounter this problem in a Toyota or any other car, shift the transmission into neutral, get to the side of the road, and turn off the engine. Then, after you’ve had your car towed, get a bicycle.

By: Scott Jones

Scott Jones — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:20:57 +0000

This is a serious problem and I recently bought a 2009 RAV4 for my wife. I would never have bought the car with a problem like this, as I would prefer an American car anyway.

Please let me know if they can really fix this problem,as my wife drives back and forth to Houston frequently. TThank you for your assistance.

By: Barb Nichols

Barb Nichols — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:36:45 +0000

We had the very same problem with our 2003 Chevy. We now have a 2003 Toyota Avalon and are extremely hapy with it.

By: Sheila Redmond

Sheila Redmond — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:52:26 +0000

I had a stuck gas pedal on 17 November 09. I broke my hand gripping the steering wheel and I can still not lift my finger to the height of the other fingers (almost 3 months later) and don’t think I will ever be able to. I have a concussion where I forget words and names, but Toyota says nothing was wrong with the unfixable car. Was it a mat? NO. Was it a gas pedal? Maybe. I just know that I am out the money for a new car and I still have medical problems and Toyota has washed their hands on me, which is a pretty sad situation for me. I was shocked when all I asked for was a new car and I got the spin doctor’s bum rush.

By: Joann Hutt

Joann Hutt — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:42:27 +0000

About a month ago I went on line and found a Toyota that I liked .The owner is leaving the country and needed to sell it.He offered a excellent price.I hate to leave him in a jam at the last minute but I didn’t know there would be a recall on it.Please tell me what you would do being I am a senior citizen I am scared .HELP!!!!!!!!!

By: wayne

wayne — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:07:54 +0000

I have a Toyota( one in a long line) and have had great experience with them but, with the 09 I have I have had pedal problems and a dealer from another car maker said that the will now be difficult to sell or trade. I owe too much to hear that. Help Honda!

I am thinking class action.

By: patpall2

patpall2 — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:00:20 +0000

No further comment other than above as written.

By: patpall2

patpall2 — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:56:47 +0000

I am 10 months into a 3 year lease on a Rav4 2009. The car was manufactured in approximaely April or May of 2009. the drivers side has two reverse “L” hooks with an alarm that goes off if you try to lift or move the carpet. Since nobody really knows yet what is causing the pedal to stick,
and there is no telling how long it will take to get around to the various toyota models with this problem, what are my options, if any, for getting out of this lease or changing to a model without this problem for the same monthly payment?

By: Eric Striepeke

Eric Striepeke — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:05:54 +0000

Hello I have a m2005 sion xb and the floor mat has got stuck on the gas pedal many times. Most of the time is when I take it to the car wash and they put the floor mats in and then they get stuck very scary. Any help would be great thanki you. Eric D Striepeke 1-951-682-7267

By: Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:43:40 +0000

The cars should be repaired the same as if they were brand new and just comming off the line. The extra parts that they will install to correct the problem are just an extra part that they are gonna install that may become a problem as well.

By: Wanda Glover

Wanda Glover — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:59:16 +0000

How many times will Toyota be allowed to “fix” this/these
problems before the Lemon Laws go into effect?