Accelerator Pedal Problems of Toyota Corolla - part 2

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. He took the vehicle to the dealer to have the accelerator pedal replaced on February 18, 2010. A few days after the vehicle was repaired he attempted to stopped at a traffic light with his foot on the brake pedal. While driving 45 mph he noticed that the rmps increased and decreased when the vehicle attempted to accelerate and lunge forward. He took the vehicle back to the dealer twice after it was repaired. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The dealer contacted the service manager who provided the contact with a rental vehicle. The failure mileage was 3,589 and the current mileage was 3,590. Updated 4/7/2010 the consumer stated his wife was driving the vehicle, when suddenly she felt a surge when coming to a stop. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The consumer stated he also had problems with the anti-lock brakes where it would activate for no reason. Updated 06/10/jb.

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The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact received recall notice 10v023000, vehicle speed control, accelerator pedal and had the vehicle repaired accordingly. The contact was not satisfied with the repair since the dealer only replaced the washer in the accelerator pedal. The contact called the manufacturer to request a new accelerator pedal but the manufacturer offered no assistance. The contact had not experienced unintended acceleration when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 17,467. The current mileage was approximately 18,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. While driving at various speeds of 3 mph or more, there would be a sudden increase in the rpms without warning. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal would often return to the idle position very slowly. There would also be instances when the vehicle would feel as if it was losing power while traveling downhill, at any speed, also causing a sudden increase in rpms. The dealer installed a cut metal bar to the accelerator pedal per NHTSA campaign id number: 10v023000; component: vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal in an attempt to correct the failure. The failure persisted. There were no further repairs performed on the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 2,376.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla le. While driving approximately 85 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 95 mph. The contact was able to depress the brake pedal and shift into neutral gear which allowed the vehicle to slow down and stop. The failure occurred twice. The second failure occurred when the floor mat became wedged against the accelerator pedal and would not stay mounted to the floor. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where a reinforcement bar was installed in the accelerator pedal; the floor mat was also taken out. The repairs were performed according to recall 10v017000 (vehicle speed control, accelerator pedal). The current mileage was approximately 11,200. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000. Updated 08/03/10.

I had an accident on January 27th 2010 , I have a Toyota Corolla 2010 with faulty accelerator pedal(recalled) my car bought on December 13 2010 from Toyota dealership. I was pulling my car from my garage as usual very slow holding my foot on the brakes but this time suddenly my car accelerates so fast that the next thing I knew I was in garage door of the house across the street. I was unable stop the car immediately even after I pressed the brakes very hard. By the time it stopped the car broke the garage door of the house across the street. Luckily nobody was injured. Along the way the car brushed off the bumper of another parked unattended car and sheared off the license plate. License plate was damaged, the bumper was scratched. My car was damaged and my farmers insurance paid for repair of my car and car parked on the street. The owner of the house needed to use her car parked in her garage urgent and told me to repair garage door immediately. Same day the new garage door was installed by garage master inc. Garage door was broken beyond repair. I paid immediately by check to the garage CO. I also paid for door painting. I reported this accident to the dmv. I was able to reach Toyota customer experience line only in two days on January 29. Finally I was informed that my car has a faulty accelerator pedal. Case manager told me inspection will be scheduled soon. My case number #1001151635 . Since the accident I am not driving this car for safety reason. It has been parked in the garage since February 8. I am requesting compensation for all my expenses. But Toyota told me to wait for an inspection as they are very busy. Today is March 5 and nothing has been done by Toyota only words and promises. They are not returning calls. I asked for the e-mail of the case manager - e-mail only for local usage refuse to provide email please help as soon as possible thank you. Updated 03/17/10.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. While the vehicle was at a stop with the brakes applied, the contact noticed that the brakes had begun to loose braking power and the rpms had risen to 7000. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact had NHTSA recall# 10v023000 vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal performed on the vehicle. Eight days after having the recall performed, the contact was driving 20mph and the vehicle had suddenly accelerated without warning. In order to stop the acceleration the contact had to shift the vehicle into neutral. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership where the contact was informed that the failure could not be reproduced. The current and failure mileages were 25000.

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The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the recall to repair the accelerator pedal under recall 10v023000 was performed on the vehicle on January 15, 2010 and February 15, 2010. Neither of the repairs worked and the vehicle still accelerates. The contact stated that every time she drives the vehicle now, the vehicle accelerates on it on. The failure mileage was 15 and the current mileage is 3000. Updated 09/28/10 updated 10/01/jb.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. While the contact was parked she started the vehicle and it suddenly accelerated, causing the contact to drive over a nearby curb where the brakes were applied to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where the contact was informed that the failure could not be reproduced. One month after the first incident the same failure reoccurred again and the vehicle was towed to the dealership where NHTSA recall number 10v017000: vehicle speed control, accelerator pedal was performed on the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was at 8000 and the current mileage is 9000.

Consumer would like to be compensated for the loss of 2007 Toyota Corolla that was involved in an accident. Vehicle was under recall. The consumer stated she was unable to stop at a red light due to the gas pedal sticking. The consumer hit a vehicle in front of her. The consumer did not receive a recall notice until after the accident.

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2009 Toyota Corolla. Consumer states sudden unintended acceleration the consumer stated she was turning into a parking place with a raised concrete parking barrier at the front of the parking spot with her foot on the brake and going very slowly, when suddenly the vehicle accelerated and jumped on top of the barrier. The consumer stated since the vehicle was designed close to the ground, it hung up on the barrier and then fell back into the parking place. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection, but they were unable to find anything wrong.

2010 Toyota Corolla. Sudden acceleration the consumer stated since purchasing the vehicle he has had two accidents due to sudden acceleration. The consumer stated he was backing out of his garage, when half way down the driveway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. He applied the brake, but the vehicle did not respond. The vehicle continued to back up in the street and went across the road and hit a curb, where if finally stopped. There was no damage. The second incident occurred when the consumer was backing out of parking space, and the vehicle suddenly accelerated, but when he applied the brake, nothing happened. Instead, it kept going until he hit a truck that was double parked behind him. As the consumer pu the gear into park, so he could talk to the owner of the truck, the vehicle continued to accelerate again, almost hitting the park vehicle in front of the consumer. As he repeatedly applied the brake to stop the vehicle, nothing happened so he forced the gear to park and turned off the engine and finally the vehicle stopped. The consumer stated his right wrist was a little sore from forcing the gear into park and he couldn't lift anything for a day or two. Jb.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle made a scratching sound while driving approximately 25 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice for diagnostic testing. The dealer repaired the accelerator pedal twice according to recall campaign id 10v017000, vehicle speed control, accelerator pedal. The approximate failure mileage was 700. The current mileage was 6,700.

2008 Toyota Corolla. Consumer states continued acceleration problems after crash.

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2009 Toyota Corolla - floor mat (purchased at pepboys) got stuck on the acceleration pedal at maximum speed. The consumer also stated the gas lever inside the vehicle would not open the gas lid.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph; proceeding to a complete stop. The engine revved during braking. Her left foot was applied to the brake pedal, and tapping the accelerator pedal with the right foot, the rpm level decreased. The vehicle was able to operate normally. The acceleration issues occurred seven different times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the identical failures on three separate occasions. The technician stated that there were no problems with the vehicle. Nhtsa recall campaign id number 10v017000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal) was related to the failure. The VIN was not included in the recall. The failures were more prevalent to occur in colder weather temperatures. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle has not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was 14,200. The failure mileage was 800.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Corolla. While driving 2 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but depressed the accelerator pedal as well. The vehicle struck a pole. The bumper was scratched. He stated that the brake and accelerator pedals were too close to one another. The failure mileage was 5 and current mileage was 5,000. Updated 02-14-08 bf * updated 02/14/08.

My 2003 Toyota Corolla experienced a sudden acceleration problem twice. The local Toyota dealer and Toyota's field technical specialist refused to believe the car would have accelerated by itself unless I had pressed the accelerator. No way!!!! they said it was impossible for the car to have picked up self-acceleration. They were unable to pinpoint any problem. This is a very dangerous situation! I was lucky nobody was hurt or killed.

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Consumer states that brake pedal was too close to the gas pedal. When the brakes were depressed the consumer's foot also pressed the gas pedal which almost caused an accident. (shawn t. Hebley 08/20/03).

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Consumer stated that when trying to accelerate the pedal will stick in the idle position causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts.

While inclining at 40-50 mph and applying accelerator pedal to change lanes, suddenly vehicle commence to accelerate and run away. Was able to shift gear in netural, and pull off to the side of road, dealer/ manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details.

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2009 Toyota Corolla with unintended acceleration. Consumer states that she and her husband are not happy with the corrections. The consumer stated the vehicle accelerated while attempting to park. After the vehicle was returned, the word check appeared on the dashboard, then it went out and the srs light illuminated.

2009 Toyota Corolla. Consumer states unintended acceleration. The consumer stated he experienced sudden acceleration after the recall was performed. The consumer stated as he was backing out of his garage, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The consumer quickly shifted the gear into neutral and applied the brake and the vehicle stopped.

2009 Toyota Corolla with a recall for the unintended acceleration. Consumer is upset she will not be able to get her vehicle in to be repaired until March 31, 2010. The consumer stated she had to replace the tires on the vehicle twice.

Consumer complained about an intermittent acceleration problem. Vehicle did not stop when applying the brakes. Consumer had to turn off the ignition for the vehicle to stop. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and dealer was unable to duplicate or resolve the problem.