Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator stuck (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems |
I started my truck and was slowly driving down a driveway, as I changed from 2nd gear to 3rd gear my vehicle acceleration went from 15mph to 67mph within just a few seconds and there was nothing that I could do but swerve to miss the vehicle in front of me. The engine roared out of control. Read details...
My 1998 Toyota Tacoma experience unexpected acceleration in 2004. The vehicle was totaled (worth about $12k at the time) due to the bent frame caused by hitting a concrete wall, then another car in a parking lot. Read details...
Vehicle was at complete stop with air condtioner on, idle kicked in & lurched the vehicle forward. Took vehicle to dealer twice. The trottle sensor was replaced the first time. The second time consumer was informed by mechanic it was the normal operation of the vehicle. Read details...