Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2009 Toyota Avalon. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Cruise Control problems |
The contact temporarily rented a 2009 Toyota Avalon. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact depressed the brakes and then shifted into neutral as he coasted off the roadway. The contact then shifted into park and shut off the engine. Read details...
When slowly pulling into a parking space in front of a building, the vehicle suddenly accelerated across a 3-foot wide sidewalk and into one of the storefronts of a building--resulting in extensive damage to the front of the vehicle (currently in the body shop) and extensive damage to the Read details...
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Avalon. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions. The contact experienced an increase of unintended acceleration. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. Read details...