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Consumer Reports on Toyota Vehicles

The magazine Consumer Reports writes it "has suspended" its recommendation of certain models of Toyota vehicles until the company fixes the problem of unintended sudden acceleration reported by drivers. Drivers are reporting incidents of cars speeding up, even when they apply the brakes, and gas pedals sticking in a depressed position.

The situation has led to Toyota recalling:

• 2.3 million vehicles in the U.S.
• 8 million vehicles from around the world

Consumer Reports writes that the list of recalled vehicles includes:

• All versions of the 2005-2010 Avalon
• 2009-2010 Matrix
• 2007-2010 Tundra
• 2008-2010 Sequoia
• Some 2007-2010 Camrys
• Some 2009-2010 Corollas
• Some 2010 Highlanders
• Some 2009-2010 RAV4s

Toyota also recalled a twin of the Matrix, the 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe.

Not All Problem Models on Recall List

In addition, the acceleration problems occurred in models not on the recall lists.

For example, the magazine pointed out that the car company recalled the 2007-2010 models of the Camry. But, the magazine's researchers say they discovered 25 instances of problems in the 2005-2006 Camrys.

Toyota blames mechanical problems—sticky gas pedals and trouble with floor mats—as the cause of the unintended acceleration. A professor of automotive technology at Southern Illinois University testified before a congressional committee that he was able to show that a fault in the vehicles' electronic system caused the problem. Toyota denied the professor's claims and said it was confident there were no electronics problems in the vehicles.

Warning Signs to Heed

It is important to recognize warning signs of a problem, according to Consumer Reports. They may include:

• A gas pedal that is more difficult to push down
• A gas pedal to returns to its normal position more slowly than usual
• A car or other vehicle that is just not working as smoothly as normal

The magazine advises drivers to take their vehicles in to a dealership for repairs as soon as possible.

Consumer Reports wrote it uncovered 450 complaints of unintended acceleration in its research done in the fall of 2009. It eliminated most of the complaints from its study, it said, because it linked the problem to driver error. But, in 130 situations, the problems could not be attributed to driver error.

What You Should Do When the Pedal Sticks

The magazine gave three important tips to follow if you find you're in a situation of unintended acceleration:

• Push down on the brake firmly, but without pumping the pedal
• Put the transmission into neutral
• Head to someplace safe, stop the car and turn it off; put the car into park

Legal Help For Injured Consumers

If you've been in an accident that you think is linked to an acceleration problem, you can get help from a qualified attorney today. An experience attorney will evaluate your claims and work with experts to identify the problem. For more information, contact an attorney by calling (800) 644-1883 or contact a Toyota sudden acceleration attorney and we will respond promptly.

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