Accelerator Pedal Problems of Toyota Corolla - part 1

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine revved and the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier while turning into a parking space. The contact was not able to depress the brake pedal in time to stop the vehicle. No air bags were deployed. No injury was sustained and no medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

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The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 55 mph and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a report was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 18,200.

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The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, when depressing on the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a building. The contact stated the "vehicle was needing to be serviced" warning light was illuminated. The airbags did not deployed. The contact did not sustained any injuries or seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact towed the vehicle to unknown location. The contact called local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repairs as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving and approaching a red traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral and stopped the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The contact took the vehicle to lariche Toyota (920 plaza st, findlay, OH 45840) to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause for the failure. The accelerator pedal was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

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2012 Toyota Corolla. Consumer writes in regards to gas pedal problem and window on driver's side. The consumer stated there were streaks on the driver side window. Consumer's handwriting is illegible.

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2003 Toyota Corolla. Consumer states problems with vehicle accelerating. The consumer stated she was traveling at the posted speed limit, when the sign ahead indicated to reduce speed ahead. The consumer reduced her speed to the posted limit by pressing down on the brake. As she attempted to brake, the vehicle continued to increase in speed and a loud noise was present. The consumer stated she continued to press harder on the brake and she could feel the abs activating. The abs sounded like a high pitched noise and pulsating very fast. The consumer finally came to a complete stop, before going through an intersection. However, the engine was emitting a loud roaring sound. The consumer shifted the gear from drive 1 to drive 2 and the vehicle shuddered. She tried to shift to park, but as she got to reverse the vehicle tried to buck, so she put the gear in neutral and turned off the vehicle. Updated 08/10/11. The dealership maintained the problem was the driver side floor mat and driver error. Updated 08/23/11.

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2010 Toyota Corolla. Attorney writes on behalf of client who experienced sudden unintended acceleration the consumer removed his foot from the accelerator and applied both feet to the brake, and by using the emergency brake, he was able to put the vehicle into neutral and brought the vehicle to a safe stop.

2010 Toyota Corolla. Consumer states several concerns regarding this vehicle the consumer stated at times when applying the brake lightly, they grab abruptly. At times, when accelerating from a stop, he had no control over the amount acceleration delivered to the vehicle. The speed would increase more than desired. At speeds above 35 mph, when in overdrive, the engine speed would suddenly drop. The dealer confirmed the problem and Toyota's response was the torque converter locked up and caused the engine speed to change and they recommended the consumer shift to third gear.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Corolla. The contact noticed that when applying pressure to the accelerator pedal, it remained stuck in the full throttle position. The contact turned the vehicle off and applied extreme pressure to the pedal in order to release it. The dealer inspected the vehicle and verified that the throttle was sticking but did not provide a diagnosis nor did they repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. The current mileage was 95,217. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000. Updated 2/23/11 updated 05/09/11.

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2010 Toyota Corolla. Consumer states issue regarding floor mat recall. The consumer believed the sudden acceleration problem was beyond the floor mats. He believed the problem was electronic. The consumer stated his mother took her vehicle to the dealer in compliance with the recall.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact was braking from 15-20 mph when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact abruptly applied the brakes and made a sharp left turn as the vehicle came to a stop. The police were contacted in regards to the failure. A police report was available. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer yet they were unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer made modifications to the accelerator pedal by shaving it down. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v017000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal) where a reinforcement bar was installed. The contact stated she no longer felt safe driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was 2,248 and the current mileage was 2,263.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v023000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). The contact stated that after repairs, the vehicle would hesitate intermittently when attempting to accelerate from a complete stop or when accelerating while in motion at low speeds. The contact attempted to apply more force to the pedal but the vehicle was hesitant to increase in speed. In addition, the accelerator pedal was modified when repaired under the recall and the contact stated it was difficult to apply pressure to the pedal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed they could install a new accelerator pedal but the dealer was unsure if the repair would correct the failure. The dealer reset the internal computer but did not make any repairs to the pedal itself. The failures continued to recur intermittently. The failure mileage was 3,630 and the current mileage was 7,444. Updated 12/01/10. The consumer also stated the front of the vehicle wanders all over the road. Updated 12/13/10.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. While driving approximately 30 mph approaching an intersection the vehicle accelerated full throttle. She applied the brakes; however, the vehicle continued to accelerate onto the emergency lane. The contact stated a passenger sustained a minor injury to the neck. The dealer performed a diagnostic test and was unable to determine what caused the failure to occur. The approximate failure mileage was 45,050 and the current mileage was 45,570. Updated 0824/10. The consumer stated a modification to the accelerator pedal was performed on the vehicle prior to the incident. Updated 10/12/10.

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The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. While the contact was driving into the residence driveway at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle increased acceleration causing the vehicle to crash into the house. The contact suffered no personal injuries. A police report was filed of the incident. The estimated cost for the damages to the exterior of the house was $8,000. The vehicle sustained front end damages. The vehicle was repaired for the body damages. The contact notified the authorized dealer and scheduled an appointment for the recall repair under NHTSA campaign number 10v017000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal. The contact was displeased to know the earliest date for the recall service repair was July 13, 2010. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 10/27/10.

2010 Toyota Corolla. Consumer states discontent with Toyota and the handling of recalls and reports problems with acceleration the consumer stated she took her vehicle to the dealer back in Feb 2010 after hearing the disappointing news about Toyota defects. The consumer stated she never received a recall notice as the dealer said she would within a few days of the news breaking. She had to constantly call the dealer to get her vehicle repaired. The consumer stated she received the recall notice two months after the recall had already been performed.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact was driving up an incline approximately 55 mph, the contact applied extreme force numerous times to the accelerator pedal before acceleration would occur. The failure occurred after the recall remedy repair was performed on the vehicle associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v017000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). In addition, there were several times the vehicle would pull in the opposite direction and wander unintended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failures. The vehicle had been driven six times since the recall repair due to the significant concern of the potential safety hazard. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 40.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. While braking from approximately 5 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact depressed the brakes but to no avail. The engine was shut off to stop the unintended acceleration. When restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer yet the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. Approximately 3 months later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was stopped after heavy pressure was applied to the brake pedal but it would not shift into park until the ignition was shut off. When restarting, there was an unusual increase in engine rpms. The vehicle was not moved from the location and was not examined or repaired. Updated 11/23/10 updated 11/30/jb.

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The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that he previously received repairs to the accelerator pedal under NHTSA recall campaign id number 10v017000 (vehicle speed control, accelerator pedal). While driving at relatively low speeds of 3 mph and depressing the brakes, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral and was able to stop the vehicle when the brakes were applied. The dealer was performing a diagnostic test on the vehicle when the complaint was filed. The failure and current mileages were 57,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. While approaching a stop sign with his foot on the brake, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a fence. The contact suffered back injuries. A police report was filed. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealership March 22, 2010 for the accelerator pedal modification. The vehicle was totaled. The current and failure mileages were 2,500 updated 07/27/jb.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while attempting to park with the brakes depressed, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The vehicle went over the pavement and caused the drivers side front tire to blow out. The manufacturer advised an investigator would further inspect the vehicle. Before the failure, the contact stated when depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an unusual noise coming from the front end of the vehicle and the dealer tightened the accelerator pedal. The contact believed the repair potentially contributed to the failure. The failure and current mileages were 12,015.

2009 Toyota Corolla. Consumer states several problems with vehicle the consumer stated the vehicle maintained speed of travel even after his foot was removed from the accelerator pedal. Travel speed decreased only after the vehicles regular brake had been removed. There was a spike in the rpm under normal driving conditions without change in pressure applied to the accelerator pedal. Also, there was erratic idling while the vehicle was in park without the consumer touching the accelerator pedal. The consumer continued to experience problems with the accelerator pedal after the recall was performed.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact was driving at approximate speeds of 20-25 mph and approaching a traffic stop. As he proceeded to accelerate from the stop, the vehicle would not respond. Suddenly, there was an unusual increase in engine rpms and the vehicle abnormally accelerated at a rapid rate of speed. The contact placed the vehicle in neutral and engaged the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where repairs were made under NHTSA recall campaign id number 10v023000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). In addition, the contact stated when applying the brakes, he would hear a loud unusual noise. The dealer was unable to duplicate the brake failure and there were no further repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 3,865 and the current mileage was 3,904.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while accelerating from a traffic stop, the vehicle ahead abruptly stopped. The contact was unable to brake within a reasonable time and proceeded to crash into the vehicle. The contact was not driving the vehicle but believed the vehicle did not stop due to brake failure. The dealer made repairs to the accelerator pedal and the contact had not experienced the failure since. A police report was available. The failure mileage was 21,700 and the current mileage was 22,500. Updated 06/29/10 updated 07/06/10.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. While driving approximately 40 mph the rpms began to increase when the floor mat trapped underneath the accelerator pedal. When the clutch and brake pedals were engaged the vehicle accelerated. The floor mat released without assistance and the speed decreased. The identical failure occurred on two separate occasions. Previously NHTSA campaign id number 10v023000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal) repair was performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 5,040. The current mileage was 5,095.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. While traveling at 30 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated without engaging the accelerator pedal. The contact then shifted the vehicle into neutral gear which decreased the vehicles speed. The contact noticed that the failure did not occur until NHTSA recall # 10v017000 and 10v023000 vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal was performed on the vehicle. Diagnostic testing was being performed by the dealer when the complaint was filed. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 5050.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the accelerator pedal released and the speed did not decrease. When the brake pedal was engaged the vehicle began to function properly. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle had prior recall repairs performed under NHTSA campaign id numbers 10v017000 and 10v023000, (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). The recall remedy did not correct the safety defect. The current and failure mileages were 1,600.

2009 Toyota Corolla with unintended acceleration. The consumer stated he had not experienced any sudden acceleration problems with the vehicle. However, he did receive a recall notice in the mail and complied by taking the vehicle to the dealer to have the repairs done on February 17, 2010. However, on March 6, 2010, the consumer made a right turn on a street that was curvy and was relatively steep descending toward an intersection. He gently applied the brakes 2-3 times during the descent to maintain a speed of 15-20 mph. At no time did he depress the accelerator during the descent and the engine was idling as the vehicle coasted to the bottom of the hill. When he approached a four-way stop sign at the bottom of the hill, he depressed the brake pedal normally to come to a full stop. Instantly, the engine raced and roared. The consumer immediately shifted the automatic transmission into neutral and turned the engine off. He restarted the engine with his foot on the brake pedal and the gear selector in neutral and it started with the same roar. He turned it off again and waited a couple of minutes. He decided to try one more time and the vehicle operated in normal mode. The consumer also stated since the vehicle was garaged, the doors were barely kept locked. Over the last 6-9 months about once a month when the consumer entered the garage, he discovered the doors were locked. The consumer believed the electronic door locking system was being randomly activated.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact started the ignition and shifted into gear; the rpms increased to 220 with a sudden surge. Suddenly, the vehicle began to shake and vibrate with an extremely loud noise. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure; however, the vehicle was under further observation. The failure occurred the following day after NHTSA campaign id number 10v017000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal), was performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 4,700. The VIN was unknown.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The driver stated that the rpms increased excessively while driving 35 mph. The driver depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated. A different driver stated that she was at a traffic light and after depressing the accelerator pedal lightly the vehicle accelerated. The contact was also driving 15 mph and the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop after she depressed the brake pedal. The vehicle was a part of a related recall; however, the dealer had performed the recall repair prior to the failure. The contact does not agree that it was repaired since she experienced the surge after it should have been repaired. The failure mileage was 15000 and the current mileage was 16000. Updated 03/09/10 the consumer continued to experience acceleration problems after the recall was performed. Updated 05/26/10.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. When the brakes were applied to stop the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly began to accelerate without warning, in order to stop the acceleration the contact had to pump the brakes twice. Recall id number: 10v017000-vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal repair was performed on his vehicle prior to the recent failure. There were no prior warnings. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 19000. Updated 4/5/10 updated 05/14/10.

S10 appropriate handling re Toyota recent recall notices, owner of several Toyota vehicles experienced sudden acceleration an reported to Toyota last October re her 2009 Toyota Corolla. The consumer stated she has almost been in 3 accidents.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The driver stated that Toyota has refused to install the brake override although that is a part of the recall repair. He doesn't agree since his VIN is a part of the recall. The contact also stated that the driver does not feel safe driving the vehicle and would like for him to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The current mileage was 275 miles. Updated 03/29/10 updated 05/11/10.

Toyota safety concern the consumer stated the accelerator pedal reinforcement bar was installed in the vehicle. However, three weeks later, when attempting to stop at an intersection, the vehicle continued to accelerate through the intersection.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. Whenever the contact engaged the accelerator pedal, she noticed that the pedal would push against her foot and the vehicle began to surge without warning. The contact also noticed that the failure also occurred when the pedal was not depressed. Prior to the recent failure the vehicle was repaired per recall NHTSA campaign id number: 10v017000 and 10v023000 performed on her vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 33700.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph. While the vehicle was decelerating the brake pedal was engaged with no response. The contact was unable to slow the vehicle down and crashed into a tree. The contact sustained injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 9,630. Updated 04/16/10. Updated 04/30/10.