Seven problems related to accelerator stuck have been reported for the 2008 Toyota Prius. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have a 2008 Toyota Prius which has a surge problem upon start-up. My wife and I are concerned because this has occurred several times in the past. We honestly believe that the problem lye`s in the computer and not in the gas pedal getting stuck, due to the fact that we do not have to compress the pedal on start-up. In fact, we usually keep our foot on the brake in case it lunges again.
My 2008 Toyota Prius gas pedal stuck and pushed forward against my control, and I slammed my foot on the brake and gas pedal at same time and it stopped. I am reportint this to the Toyota dealer at priority Toyota in chesapeake virignia right now and they said because they can not reproduce the incident they can't do anything, but for me to call Toyota 1-800-331-4331 and report it, I did, and talked with a representative, and he said all he can do is put it in the case file, and if I wanted to I can report it to NHTSA. I will not become a death statistic to prove the problem occurred.
Approximately 2 months ago I received a letter from Toyota recall due to potential for car mat causing accelerator to stick open. Letter indicated they would notify me "as soon as a campaign remedy is available for my vehicle. " letter further indicated that I could submit a complaint to you "if you believe that Toyota has failed or is unable to provide a remedy without charge or within a reasonable time". . I have not received a notice about any "remedy campaign". This is not timely and I do not believe they are able to provide a remedy. As you are aware, since that time, there have been numerous reports of "sudden unexpected acceleration" in these vehicles. It is also apparent that the floor mat has had nothing to do with most, if not all of them. It does not appear that Toyota has any intention of notifying me of any "remedy" as they are not acknowledging any other acceleration problem. Every time my wife or I drive this vehicle we are risking this happening to our vehicle and Toyota is not doing anything in a timely manner.
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Prius. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph, approaching a stop sign. While coming from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was engaged and traveled to the floor. The accelerator pedal was in a stuck position unable to release. When pressure was applied to the brake pedal, the vehicle continued to accelerate. The ignition was turned off and the vehicle stopped; however, when the vehicle was restarted the failure continued. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road. The engine was turned off for a moment. The vehicle restated and resumed normally. The failure occurred on several different occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failures. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. Also, the manufacturer advised the contact to have the vehicle towed to a dealer if the failure occurred again. The failure mileage was 24,000. The current mileage was 29,943.
Toyota Prius, 2008, involved in accident , August 13, 2009 when it accelerated rapidly out of control after being at a stop sign for 4 minutes stopped in a line of traffic, hitting car in front and being very difficult to bring to a stop. Went from 0 to 45 mph very quickly and hard to stop . Toyota has not responded to complaint or my insistence that it be fixed. Was deemed by judge who heard the appeal of ticket to be a mechanical failure. First accident for me in 48. 5 years of driving. Initially I thought it was brake failure, but after the info came out, it matches exactly the accelerator sticking that has been described. Filed complaint with Toyota in October and have not heard back. Haven was the contact, claim number at Toyota is #0910145720. Also notified dealer where it was purchased and have not heard from them. Was assured I'd hear in January and got a letter indicating that I should take the floor mat out. It happened again in November of 2009, although I immediately recognized it and got the car stopped quickly. I'm now afraid to drive it but need my car to work.
Needing maximum acceleration to avoid being struck from behind, I thrust the accelerator to the floor in my '08 Prius. Safely avoiding a possible collision, my auto continued to accelerate. The accelerator was stuck in the full down position and could not be budged either by hand or by repeated stomping to release it. I made sure the floor mat was not interfering with the accelerator, which it wasn't. I braked hard and turned off the 4 lane street to the right and was about to turn off the engine when it released as rapidly as it began. I reported it to Toyota at my next oil service - but they had no prior experience of this type of complaint. I have since refrained maximum acceleration - but am afraid to let anyone else drive my auto. Now that I am aware that there is no direct mechanical connection to to investigate or correct in the fuel system, but instead an electronic one, ("fly by wire" like the new commercial jets), I am even more on edge. Thank god, the Prius is underpowered. In a more powerful auto, the engine would have overpowered the brakes and led to a possible disaster. Electronics malfunction sporadically! please investigate!!!.
Accelerator sticking on 2008 Toyota Prius - 5 to 10 times. I took it to the dealer (beaver Toyota - santa fe, nm). The first time they said they did not know what it was since they could not reproduce it. The second time they said it must have been because of the floor mats. The third time I called they said the floor mats even though I had removed them. I am unsure of the first date although it should be in their records. It has not happened in about 6 months. When it happened I would put my left foot on the brake and "pry" up the accelerator with the front of my right foot. The floor mat never seemed to be involved. My dates in this report are approximate.