On august 6, 2008, I was driving home, when I was maybe a few minutes from my house, coming to a complete stop,when attempting to make a right turn, the car accelerated on its own to almost 100mph, where the steering wheel locked and the braking system stopped, the result was that the vehicle crossed over four lanes jumped a curb and I ended up crashing into a nearby house. I spent days in the hospital, and now I have a fractured knee, broken thumb, and may cuts and bruises. This was the most frightening experience of my life, and after doing some research, I am not the only one, something must be done about this, people's lives are at risk!!!!
2005 Lexus ES330 acceleration complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2005 lexus es330. While attempting to make a right turn at 20 MPH, the vehicle accelerated to approximately 90 MPH across four lanes of traffic. The vehicle crashed into a metal pole. The police, ambulance, and fire departments arrived at the scene. The contact suffered multiple injuries and was transported to the hospital. Approximately one year ago, the vehicle speed control failed and caused a crash while driving in reverse. The powertrain was unknown. The approximate current and failure mileages were 50,000. *updated 12/12/07 *bf updated 12/12/07
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while the accelerator pedal was initially depressed. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic. Updated 7/5/2006 - the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the consumer was told that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle.
Dt*: the contact stated at various speeds, the vehicle hesitates while the accelerator pedal is initially depressed. The dealership and manufacturer determined this is how the vehicle was manufactured. Updated 7/13/2006 -
Dt*: the contact stated, four times, while attempting to accelerate after slowing the vehicle, there is no power. After releasing and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle reacts. The dealership inspected the vehicle, but is unable to determine the problem. The first time the vehicle was in for repairs, a fuse was replaced. The vehicle is currently at the dealership.
Dt*: the contact stated while applying pressure to the accelerator pedal to back up, the vehicle hesitated and then lurched forward causing the vehicle to hit the garage door. The driver was wearing a seatbelt and received no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection and the problem could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified.
Dt: 2005 lexis es 330. The car was not shifting properly or accelerate upon pressing the gas pedal and when it did accelerate it lurched forward. When slowing down and then trying to speed up was told by the dealership that the computer could not read fast enough to know what to do. This didn't happen every time, in an hour of driving I happened at least 8 times. This was a safety issue. In stop and go traffic and changing lanes, nothing happened. It took 3 seconds for the vehicle to react to the acceleration. This has happened multiple times.
Dt: the car is 2005 lexus es 330. When entering the expressway at low speeds under 10 MPH and attempting to accelerate to merge with oncoming traffic there was a hesitation of one second or more where nothing happens. Then suddenly the car surged out of control. Took vehicle to the dealer,e and dealer said this was normal, and was functioning the way it should function. The dealer made an adjustment, but consumer did not know on what the adjustment was performed on. No replacements, but afterwards, the adjustment did not correct the problem. Consumer has not contacted lexus at this time.
When slowing to a near stop (less than 10 MPH) and then accelerating, the vehicle lags and then lurches to overcompensate. It does this virtually everytime, making it unsafe in heavy traffic.
I purchased a new lexus es330, and it has 3 problems: (I) bumpy ride at low and high speeds, (ii) acceleration lag after coasting, (iii) high idle when cold (15,000rpms).
(1) car was nearly new, only 100 miles, no abnormal behavior up to that point. (2) while shifting into park as part of the process of parking, and with no pressure on accellerator, car suddenly lurched forward, striking concrete stancheon of parking lot light pole. This resulted in damage to the front bumper, frame, right quarter-panel, right headlight assembly, causing over $4,000 in repair costs. (3) above problems were repaired by a dealer-approved auto body shop.
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