Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 2007 Hyundai Azera

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated after a stop and continued to accelerate while the brakes were depressed. The contact was able to place the vehicle in neutral to bring it to a stop. No police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 42,007. Updated 03/20/lj updated 04/03/2013.

The contact 2007 Hyundai Azera. While driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. The contact was able to depress the brake pedal, place the gear shift in neutral and pull onto the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technicians stated the floor mat was jammed under the accelerator pedal causing the failure and that the engine needed to be replaced. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 22,750.