Cruise Control problems of the 1997 Toyota Corolla

Two problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 1997 Toyota Corolla. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2009

The contact owns a 1997 Toyota Corolla. While driving 65 mph with the vehicle speed control activated, the vehicle accelerated up to 80 mph and would not decelerate. After repeated brake application the vehicle decelerated to 20 mph, and then she turned the engine off. A mechanic disabled the cruise control. Also they had to repair the entire brake system because the brake system was damaged due to her excessive braking. The manufacturer has not been notified. The failure mileage was 99,876. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.

2 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2009

I experience sudden acceleration on my Toyota Corolla 1997 when the cruise control is active and set on speed. It happened about 4 times overt he last three years and I can correct it by turning off the cruise control. Sometimes it would happen when I set the speed and sometimes would happen when I accelerate with the cruise control set on speed.


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