Speed Control Cable problems of the 2001 Toyota Tundra

One problem related to speed control cable has been reported for the 2001 Toyota Tundra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Toyota Tundra based on all problems reported for the 2001 Tundra.

1 Speed Control Cable problem

Failure Date: 04/11/2003

While passing another vehicle on the interstate, truck began accelerating rapidly going from 65 mph to 95 mph in about 3 seconds. Had to apply both feet to brakes to stop truck. It took a half mile to stop and rpms were at 6000, put truck into park -rpms remained, stepped on gas pedal- rpms dropped enough (3500) to get off the road. According to dealership mechanic, the problem was a broken accelerator cable and a factory defect.


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