Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2001 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (seven problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Speed Control Springs problems |
The car accelerated without warning at high speed on it's own in a parking lot and rammed itself into the wall deploying airbags. My mother was driving and was sent to the e. R. She was slowly backing up when the car accelerated first in reverse hitting a wall and then switched in drive on it's own Read details...
Several times when the accelerator was pressed and the car slowed down the check engine light came on. Vehicle will drive normally for awhile, but problem seemed to occur at least once every 1-2 years. The last time, I spent $900 to replace an accelerator sensor. Read details...
On two occasions, I experienced unintended acceleration in my 2001 Toyota Prius. The first time it happened, it happened I thought I might have pressed the accelerator by mistake. I had to slam on the brakes to stop the car. Read details...