general problems of the 2008 Toyota Avalon

Power sunshade is stuck in the up position blocking the back windshield and check engine light turns on which disables traction and stability control. These make the car dangerous to drive.

The car accelerated on it's own, brakes were locked !!! I made a left turn after a stop sign and the car just took off on it's own - accelerating up to 50 miles per hour. I slammed on the brakes, but they were locked. I quickly put the car in neutral, it slowed the car down about 10-12 miles. To avoid cars in front of me - I then put the car in park. After an ugly noise and jerking of the car. . . It did stop! there were no injuries or property damage. It was a horrific experience. The car was in full throttle! had it towed to a mechanic. . . . . It was still at full throttle when he looked at it a couple days later. He advised me to call Toyota. Toyota said it was out of warranty. I just want my car fixed,.

Started to back out of drive and was unable to control the car in reverse and brakes would not work. Had to put the car in park while rolling to bring it to a stop. I never experienced this behavior in the car before. Reported to Toyota as a safety issue. They sent a third party eng. Out to run tests on the car. After he got done doing some disassembly to look at the control linkage he reassembled the parts removed improperly and the car had to be toad to the dealer to be repaired. I have had numerous calls to Toyota who was supposed to send me a written report of their findings. It now July 9th. I was told by a representative from Toyota that a report was mailed July 3rd. I would appreciate it if a call could be made to Toyota to let me know if this car is safe to drive. I've waiting way to long for an answer.

2008 Toyota Avalon brake override. I just had all my Avalon recall fixes placed on my car, and the brake override fix does not work. I check my brake override to see how it operated before the fix, and after going to the dealership to get the repairs it still does the same thing. When the gas pedal is pressed, and speed is around 45mph step on the brakes while continuing to press on the gas, and you can hear the engine still trying to accelerate. The service advisor told me on the phone before going there that the brakes would override the gas pedal when the brake pedal is pressed. I still will not allow my pregnant wife, and 2 year old daughter ride in the car until a better fix is put into place.