Three problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 2012 Mazda CX9. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Mazda cx-9. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph while pulling into a parking space the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and drove forward crashing into a wooden seating bench which was pushed into a building. During the incident the drivers foot was pressing the brake pedal. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 112,000. Jft.
I was turning right into a parking space with my foot on the brake, when the car suddenly accelerated. The engine revved up and the car darted forward. For a split second I lifted my foot to make sure I was not pressing on the accelerator, and immediately pushed back down on the brake as hard as I could; the car continued to speed forward. Instinctively I kept the wheel turned to the right to avoid crashing into the building in front of me as the car jumped the curb, but I hit 2 parked cars. Once I was almost stopped by hitting the 2 parked cars, I quickly turned the key off and put the car in park. I have never experienced this issue before; and let me tell you, I was terrified. I have pictures that show tire marks either from the cars acceleration or dragging the back wheels from pushing on the brake.
Unintended acceleration in parking lot. Car was in drive, foot lightly on brake waiting on car in front to vacate parking spot. Engine suddenly surged and transmission made strange sound. Barely avoided running over an elderly pedestrian. This is about 4-5 time the car has done this in the last 6 months usually while waiting in a line of cars with foot on brake.
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