Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Toyota Previa. The number one most common problem is related to the accelerator stuck (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the speed control linkage (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Accelerator Stuck problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems |
My Toyota Previa had a incident with a stuck accelerator. I was eventually able to control and stop vehicle with maximum foot brake pressure to the point of grinding brakes and turning ignition off when away from other traffic on highway. Read details...
Unintended acceleration. Vehicle going ~50 mph on two-lane road. Accelerated rapidly to pass another vehicle. Passed at ~65 mph. Took foot off accelerator but vehicle continued to accelerate. Was able to bring to a stop. In 'park' engine also raced. Linkages checked, but were ok. Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Toyota Previa. The contact was attempting to park the vehicle. She placed the vehicle in park and proceeded to shut off the engine, when the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a building. The contact was not injured. Read details...