Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 2001 Toyota Tacoma

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. While driving at a speed of 6 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated while the contact had her foot depressing the brakes. She was unable to stop the unattended acceleration and proceeded to crash into her home. The contact suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs and a diagnosis of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 60,000. Updated 07/19/10. Updated 07/23/jb.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. While the contact was driving 15-30 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the rpm's to redline. The contact turned the vehicle off in order to stop it from accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact had the idle air control valve replaced at 29,060 miles. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 34000. Updated 4/7/2010 the check engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced the mass air flow sensor. Also, the frame had severe rust. Updated 08/24/jb.

While making a turn at a low speeds and on a flat surface, the vehicle will accelerate with no warning, causing consumer to have an accident. Dealer notified. While making a turn the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle ant hit a fence, as a result all 3 occupants sustained injuries.