Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2004 Lexus IS300. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the car throttle stuck (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Throttle Stuck problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems |
On the morning of December 22, 2009, at approximately 6:30 am, on the northbound on ramp to I-25 at castle pines north, castle rock, CO my 2004 Lexus is 300 accelerated out of control. Stomping the brakes hard did not stop the acceleration. Read details...
Car failed to stop at a red light under normal braking because engine failed to decelerate when pressure was removed from the pedal. Maximum force was applied to the brake pedal. The brake anti lock feature was activated and a collision with the stopped car ahead was barely averted. Read details...
: the contact stated the brake and accelerator pedals were made of chrome plates that caused the driver to slip off the pedals during normal road conditions. The nature of the failure was permanent. The manufacturer refused to repair or replace the chrome plated pedals. Read details...