general problems of the 2004 Toyota Avalon

The contact owned a 2004 Toyota Avalon. While the vehicle was stationary and being shifted into park, the contact depressed the brake pedal. The contact heard the engine rev and the vehicle accelerated independently, causing the contact to crash into a fence. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the contact's insurance company confirmed that the vehicle was destroyed. The contact spoke with sloane Toyota of glenside (503 n easton rd, glenside, PA 19038) who documented the incident. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Avalon. The contact turned the vehicle on and when he shifted into drive gear, the accelerator pedal was extremely difficult to depress. The vehicle was not driven since the failure occurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor was it repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Rvk.

The contact owned a 2004 Toyota Avalon . The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the brakes were applied and the vehicle accelerated abnormally. The contact then crashed into the side of a home, causing major damage to the contact's vehicle and the home. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle and advised the contact that there were no failures found within the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 80,000. Updated 5/7/12 the consumer has since traded the vehicle.

1. I was at nellis air force base performing a ceremony. After the ceremony I entered the vehicle with wife to go to the base shopping area. The vehicle was parked in a parking space with a concrete tire stop, and wall in front. Entered the vehicle to back out. It came out quicker than normal off axis and the rear bumper impacted the concrete protector to a pole with very little damage. I put the vehicle in neutral and felt no out of the ordinary indications. 2. I put it into drive with my foot on the brake to pull forward then back out. The car accelerated at full power sufficient enough to kick out the concrete tire stop behind the vehicle, and total the front end of the 2003 Toyota Avalon x LS to the tune of 17684 dollars. . I purchased the vehicle in December of 2008 and had no prior problems, and not being a recalled Avalon no warning. I went through the NHTSA database for Avalon from 2000--2010 and found I had the exact same problem others reported. 3. Toyota dealership was contacted at the time of the accident. When I called corporate later in the month they did not even have the vehicle in my name. I asked for an inspector and they sent one his name email etc is on file. When I called Toyota corporate again they said I would get a letter from their claims department. About the findings. In 2-4 weeks. They did not offer to pick up the rental or to provide any assistance. . Note: I put in speed control and air bags for I had to put in something to make the menu work. It accelerated out of control with my foot on the brake the exact cause is to be determined, I could not control the speed so that fit closest. The air bags did not deploy for it hit on an angle, a flaw in the design. If you accelerate at full power into a brick wall they should deploy. Parking space speed unknown put in 30 mph to make the form work. Form needs updating this should be optional.

While backing slowly, the right foot was moved from accelerator to foot brake pedal. As pressure was applied to the foot brake, the car accelerated in reverse, continued turning, smashed along side of another vehicle and turned a half circle. Driver's left foot pressed the emergency brake causing car to stop. Total elapsed time no more than two seconds.

Three times during the past year, my 2004 Toyota Avalon xls, acelerated while driving along the road. Brake was applied and the vehicle continue to work without incident. Why has this happened? is it a defect???.

: the contact stated while backing out of a parking space the vehicle accelerated without warning. As a result, two other vehicles were damaged. However, no injuries were sustained. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop and then taken to the dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was contacted. Repairs to the rear end totaled $7014. 00 plus sales tax.

Having traveled up a steep road, I proceeded to turn into an acquaintance's driveway. I began to apply the brake as I came to park behind her vehicle. Suddenly without warning, my 2004 Toyota Avalon surged ahead and crashed into her parked vehicle causing my front bumper to go under the back of her 2004 sebring convertible lifting it up off the ground. The air bags did not deploy. I called my Toyota dealer and they suggested I not drive it (I was to go out of town for the memorial day weekend). So I had it towed to the dealer as I wanted them to check this accerlation problem. I had $2537. 16 damage to the front end of my Avalon, that included damage to my front bumper, grille, headlamp, panel hood, radiator and front fenders. The sebring had approximately $650 damage. It took 10 days to repair. The dealer said that he could find nothing wrong with my vehicle. It was hooked up to a computer to see if any systems had failed. He also could not duplicate the problem. I feel certain that this accident was caused by a power surge of some kind. My Avalon has only 9500 miles on it. I bought it in July of 2004 and in September 2004, I experienced a similar power surge. Traveling up a hilly road no more than 30 mph, as I reached the top of the hill as the road straighten out, the car took off. It lasted only a few seconds, but scared me. However, I did not report it. The thought of another power surge has me very hesitant about feeling safe in this automobile. I have been driving accident free for 47 years. I am in very good physical health.

While driving in stop and go traffic the vehicle's engine revved up and the vehicle accelerated forward into another vehicle. The rpm reached 7000. The consumer stated that this marks the fourth time this vehicle has had this issue. The consumer referenced 10099310. Heavy smoke came from the front of the vehicle after the crash. The consumer had to turn the key to the off position to stop the engine from racing.

While driving at low speeds vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer applied the brake pedal and the vehicle continued to accelerate. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. However, the mechanic could not duplicate the problem.