Two problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 2002 Lexus SC430. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2002 Lexus Sc430. The contact stated after shifting the vehicle into drive gear it suddenly accelerated and crashed into a wall. During the crash both the driver and passenger side air bags deployed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact and passenger were taken to the hospital. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The contact stated the vehicle accelerated after the battery was replaced. The failure mileage was 49,000.
Unintended acceleration in a parking lot causing my vehicl to crash into another vehicle. Toyota examined the vehicle and said nothing was wrong with it. They refusesd to give me a letter saying the car was safe to drive which I requested in writing twice. Updated 02/14/11.
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