Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 2001 Toyota Corolla

Three problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 2001 Toyota Corolla. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Toyota Corolla based on all problems reported for the 2001 Corolla.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2009

I am a slow driver and obey speed limits. I knew I was coming up to a stop sign on a 25 mph road, and I always do a real stop, not a slow down and creep forward. A block or two prior to the accident, I passed several police cars and even an unsafe driver would have carefully obeyed the traffic laws. I have no memory of the couple of seconds immediately prior to and during the accident, and my first moment I saw what was happening, I had my foot already on the brake pushing down hard on it but heading to the curb anyway. I think the curb stopped the car. My air bags did not deploy and the officer at the scene was surprised. I believe this fits the complaints about sudden acceleration. My car was totaled and I had to get a new car. I've asked my insurance company to investigate, but they have not gotten back to me.

2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2007

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Corolla. The contact was attempting to park the vehicle. A sudden acceleration occurred and the vehicle crashed into a building. The front end of the vehicle bumper sustained damages, and no personal injuries. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop with repairs performed. There was no mention of a police report filing. The failure mileage was 60,000. According to the letter the consumer sent in, she crashed into a parked vehicle, when her vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control and then crashed into the restaurant building. The consumer also stated she owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla and her husband was driving the vehicle when it accelerated out of control and hit five parked cars. Updated 06/17/jb.

3 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2004

While driving down an incline, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable determine the cause.


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