Scion XB sudden acceleration problems

Filed Nov 26, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · 135,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 scion xb. While at a stop light and releasing the brake pedal, the contact's vehicle accelerated without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a vehicle that was also at a stop light. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. The contact called victorville motors at (760) 733-8484 (located at 14617 civic dr, victorville, ca 92394), but did not recall what was discussed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18e091000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a side collision while driving 75 MPH. The air bag failed to deploy. The driver sustained minor injuries to the arm and left shoulder. The front passenger also sustained minor injuries to the head and a whiplash. Medical attention was not required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The contact called victorville motors again, but they did not assist. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. *dt*jb

Filed Jul 10, 2018 · Acceleration · 202,000 miles · PA

Two incidents within the last month (june-july 2018) of unintended acceleration. Both times occured while nearly stopped, with foot on the brake pedal. The engine revs as if hitting the accelerator, but foot is on brake. Had to press hard on brake to keep from lurching forward. Lasted 2-3 seconds.

Filed May 27, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 65,000 miles · DE · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion xb. While driving in a parking lot at approximately 4 MPH , the contact struck a curb. The vehicle experienced unintended acceleration going through several curves, down an embankment, crashed through two metal fences, and landed in a fountain of approximately three feet of water. The front air bags failed to deploy. The stability control system did not activate. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to a lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Dec 10, 2014 · Acceleration · 115,000 miles · PA

Unintended acceleration - at very low speed, with foot on brake, engine revved and car surged. This has now occurred three times.

Filed Sep 28, 2014 · Acceleration · 122,913 miles · WA

I recently experienced a "sudden acceleration incident". Our 2008 scion xb was driven over 122,000 miles without major malfunction until 3:30 pm on september 26 2014. Then, after stopping at our mailbox on the left side of the road, I proceeded 15 feet to our driveway entrance and made a left turn to position the car to pass through our gate, about 20 feet ahead. My speed was under 5 MPH. I may or may not have touched the brake and/or accelerator pedal to adjust speed. Suddenly, the engine roared into wide-open-throttle and the car lurched forward. The car went through the gate, grazing the left gatepost, which shattered the left-front hubcap and sheared off the left mirror mount. The car then careened down our driveway while I attempted to steer and apply the brake. After about 2 seconds, during which the car traversed about 100 feet down the driveway, the engine abruptly slowed to normal and the brakes stopped the car. Damage included the sheared-off left mirror assembly, left-front hubcap, and minor denting of the left-front wheel well. The car engine has behaved normally since but has not been driven beyond our driveway. I experienced no impact or injury, aside from shock.

Filed May 9, 2014 · Acceleration, Body · 68,000 miles · CA · crash

While pulling into my driveway my accelerator suddenly surged forward into a brick plantar box, I was able to stop the vehicle with the brakes and emergency hand brake, although the gas pedal has always been sensitive the surge of acceleration has not been this excessive until now. Toyota states there has not been any claims on this vehicle...

Filed Jul 18, 2013 · Engine · 133,246 miles · CA

I own 2005 scion xb first incident -thursday evening 6:30 pm, july 11, 2013 in martinez, california I was driving on the city street at about 25 MPH. The car suddenly accelerated by itself to 40-45 MPH. I braked (foot brake, hand brake & using gear) before almost hitting the car in front of me. Luckily it stopped with a loud braking noise; I ended up close to the side of the street but still not clear from the traffic lane. I tried to restart and move out of the way but the acceleration sound was horrible and the gear was locked up. I opened the hood and checked the accelerator cable, flipping the spring loaded cable back and forth, and it seemed to be loose on the cable spool. I then re-started the car, but it was still revving very fast, so I turned it off and continued flipping the accelerator cable until it appeared to be tighter. When I re-started it this time it was running normally at reduced rpms about 30 minutes after the incident. I drove back home slowly (one mile away) on the city streets. I drove it slowly to auto shop the next day. Checked by mtz automotive in martinez, california on friday, july 12, 2013. They found no problem. But I am scared to drive. Do not know what to do. Checking online and found your website.

Filed May 14, 2013 · Acceleration · 100,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota scion xb. The contact was driving approximately 55 MPH when the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The contact was able to decelerate after force was applied to the brake pedal. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was not notified of the acceleration failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2013 · Acceleration · 45,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 scion xb. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH with the brakes depressed, the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. The contact continually depressed the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. *tr...updated 05/29/13 *bf the consumer stated the dealer inspected the vehicle and found no problem. Updated 06/12/2013

Filed Feb 27, 2011 · 39,045 miles · CT

I was driving very slowly in a parking lot and had braked at a 3 way. I turned slowly with my foot gently on the gas pedal to go into a parking space and the car suddenly accelerated and went into the abutment of the parking space. I was able to brake.