Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 1999 Lexus LS400

Three problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 1999 Lexus LS400. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2004

While driving 2 mph, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. The consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and crashed into a building. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The consumer was pulling into a parking space, slowly, with his foot on the brake when the vehicle suddenly accelerated, went over the curb and into the side of the building.

2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2002

1999 Lexus LS 400. Sudden acceleration.

3 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 03/12/1999

While making a u-turn the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Driver put the brakes on, and the brakes squealed and did not stop vehicle. It lost control and hit the side of the wall. Dealer have been contacted, but cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information and VIN#.

Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 1999 Lexus LS400

Vehicle Speed Control problems	6
Car Accelerates On Its Own problems	3
Speed Control Cable problems	2
Speed Control Linkage problems	1
Accelerator Pedal problems	1

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