Toyota Tercel owners have reported 2 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car accelerates on its own (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems |
The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tercel. While driving 60 mph the vehicle accelerated and would not stop. He had to drive to a service road and force the gear into park to stop the vehicle. Some wd-40 was sprayed on the engine and they have not had the problem since. Read details...
On 12/29/2015 at approximately 10am, my 84 year mother was leaving a walgreen's parking lot located in sunrise, florida. After backing up, she put the car into drive where sudden acceleration occured. As a result the car struck a retaining wall causing extensive damage. Read details...