Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2008 Lexus Rx400h. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (six problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems |
I have noticed this issue a couple of times over the 7 years I have had the car (since it was new), most recently yesterday: when I am traveling at medium speeds, say 30-45 mph, and I hit a bump it feels like I get a little "push in the butt". Sort of like a forward skid. Read details...
It was Friday morning about 10am. I had a pulled slowly into quest diagnostic laboratory parking space. I had my foot on the brake. I was stopped I was putting the car into the park position when the car suddenly accelerated forward at the high rate of speed. Read details...
While attempting to back into a parking space, accelerator stuck in down position, brakes locked up, engine accelerated to very fast rate, steering would not respond resulting in my car slamming into front end of car parked behind me at a high rate of speed. Read details...