general problems of the 2013 Toyota Sienna

This is to advise you of a safety issue with our 2013 Toyota Sienna xle minivan having a v6 (3. 5l) engine. Our vehicle currently has 118,169 miles on it and has been well maintained. This vehicle was purchased new and is operated primarily in florida where we live. Over the last 6 - 10 months on three occasions our Sienna minivan suddenly lurched forward as the engine revved up. On all three occasions, I had to take quick action and with significant force press the brake pedal as well as place the minivan in neutral and then into park in order to stop our minivan from surging forward and hitting the car in front of me. On all three occasions, my right foot was on the brake pedal when this occurred and on two of the three occasions, our minivan was slowly accelerating from either a stopped position or a very low speed (5 mph or less). On one of the occasions I was approaching an intersection with a stop sign and our minivan was decelerating to a stop when the engine revved up and the minivan surged forward. This occurred as our minivan was going approximately 5 - 10 mph. There were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms prior to any of these incidents. I have reported this condition to our local Toyota dealer but they said they could not duplicate the issue during their test drive. This is a serious safety condition and one that could result in a serious accident with injuries particularly if the driver is not quick to react to this unexpected condition.

I was driving down the street and then my car lurched forward, the engine revving up. It is a 2013 Sienna xle v6 & it had 113,000 miles on it. I had to stomp on the brake to get it to stop.

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Sienna. After starting the vehicle, it independently accelerated. In addition, all the warning indicators illuminated, the steering wheel seized, and the brakes did not function. The vehicle was able to stop after the emergency brake was applied. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

2013 Toyota Sienna. Consumer writes in regards to accelerator problems. The consumer stated the accelerator pedal momentarily became stuck in the open position. After starting the vehicle and driving for three miles, the pedal did not release when he moved his foot from the accelerator pedal and pressed on the brake.

As I was pulling on to the highway the traction control light and the engine light came on. I then noticed the vehicle was underpowered, like one cylinder was deactivated. Called my dealer from highway who advised that they were closing in 5 mins and to not turn it off as it may not restart and I may be stranded on highway. Dealer felt that it was just bad gas, but I made an appointment to have them check out the car the next day. Drove at reduced speed to my house, turned car off and a few minutes later restarted van and all the lights went out and the car performed as normal. The dealer inspection the next day indicated a cylinder engine code, and not to worry as it was probably bad gas. This doesn't seem right since the car corrected itself with a restart and no change to the gas.

I took a right turn from jupitar rd. To president george bush freeway - approximately 400 meters before entering the tollway. The trac off and engine fault light switched on and the van couldn't go beyond a maximum speed of approximately 20 or 30 mph. I was shocked and stunned and couldn't figure out what was just happening and how to get the van to a side path amid passing vehicles at 60 to 70 mph because that road lead to toll way entrance. Finally, after long wait with a shaky heart, I could move the van to right lane @ < 30 mph and stopped near a right turn. I stopped the vehicle and inspected tyre pressure . It was normal. Restarted vehicle and did a test drive on normal road - every thing seemed normal. My vehicle had an error code and I found an exactly same complaint in internet dated back to 2008. Demanded an explanation from asktoyota and they were dismissive about the internet reference and advised me to contact dealer. My van is with them since last 4 days and still don't have a status. Why this is a matter of life and death ? 1. Unintended slow down to maximum speed of < 30 and random occurrence of this incident. Imagine, I am just entering the tollway at a maximum speed of 30 or I am in the middle lane of a highway at speed of 30mph this is sudden death case and I don't think Toyota will admit this unless you get involved. Why this is a design flaw ? at no time - machine should override mechanical gas pedal.