Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 1996 Toyota Avalon

Six problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 1996 Toyota Avalon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2012

The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while in reverse with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated suddenly and without warning. The contact was unable to regain control of the vehicle, crashing into the front of a parked vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 97,909.

2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2002

Consumer states while driving 30 mph and without warning there has been sudden acceleration resulting in the rpm increasing without acceleration causing the transmission to make a loud noise, dealer was notified but was unable to duplicate the problem.

3 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 08/31/1999

While bringing the car to a stop the car suddenly accelerated, and car jumped the wall and hit a buliding. Then the engine slowed downed, and consumer proceded to park. Consumer felt this car could have hit someone if they were crossing.

4 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 02/21/1997

Driving into parking lot; started to turn vehicle, it accelerated suddenly & hit post in front of store; both air bags deployed. Vehicle towed to dealer.

5 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 01/25/1997

Sudden acceleration.

6 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 05/03/1996

Car suddenly accelerated from a stopped position.

Car Accelerates On Its Own problems	6
Accelerator Stuck problems	1
Vehicle Speed Control problems	1