2005 Toyota 4RUNNER acceleration problems

Filed Aug 4, 2025 · Acceleration, Body · 205,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly hesitated and was unable to accelerate, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the catalytic converter. The contact was also made aware that the mechanic discovered excessive corrosion covering the entire subframe of the vehicle. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 205,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 100,000 miles · MO

The secondary air injection pump is sending error messages and the vehicle is now in limp mode. The vehicle will not go over 30mph.

Filed Nov 15, 2016 · Acceleration · 160,000 miles · TX · crash

I have a toyota 4 runner that suddenly accelerated as I pulled into a parking space jumped over the 6" curb and straight through the front doors of a business. I know my foot was not on the accelerator as I was almost stopped and ready to put the car in park.

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Acceleration · 49,000 miles · MA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle abruptly accelerated and crashed into three unoccupied vehicles. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v253000 (speed control) several years ago. The failure mileage was 49,000. The vehicle was inspected by toyota affiliate and presently in communication with toyota. Updated 03/31/15*lj updated 06/24/2015

Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 76,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

In miami, fl. At intersection of waterway drive and sw. 72 ave. Made left turn under rain, (all day raining) I lost control of the vehicle after turn. Came to a stand still and momentarily, I accelerated towards a tree aprox. 15 feet away, vehicle crashed against tree so severely that passenger side of frame bent bad (declared total lost by state farm insurance). Air bag did not deploy. I hit my against head against the windshield, hit steering wheel with rib cage, I was taken to south miami hospital emergency room. After two cat scans and two x-rays I was sent home to follow- up with my primary care physician I am still in pain mainly neck an shoulders and lately my lower back. Still have trouble sleeping, etc. Cannot do house chores. Pcp forbidden any type of exercise for the time being. Please advise. I surrendered the car to state farm insurance but did not sign the title over to them yet. I was unable to drive for over a month. Thanks in advance. Please contact me...updated 01/14/15

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 108,953 miles · PA

My check engine light came on along with vsc trac. After taking vehicle to dealership I was told that the repair would cost $2,048.73 due to the air pump being stuck in off position. While toyota in response to reports of air induction pump assemblies and/or air injection switching valves issues on their 2007-2010 tundra and 2008-2010 sequoia models, toyota has decided to increase its warranty on these parts and is even offering a reimbursement if you already had this issue fixed. My vehicle has the identical engine of the above-named vehicles but toyota does not offer any help with the 4runner. It is my understanding that if I do not get the problem fixed it becomes a huge problem within federally mandated emissions requirement.

Filed Aug 15, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 120,000 miles · VT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and failed to slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact mentioned that after shifting in neutral the vehicle slowed down. The vehicle was then maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was shut off. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and then to the dealer. The mechanic noticed metal fragments in the engine oil. The contact was made aware that the vehicle was included in recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v113000 (vehicle speed control). However, the contact did not receive a recall notification prior to the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jun 10, 2013 · Acceleration · CA

2005 toyota 4 runner. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. *smd the consumer stated the sudden acceleration was sporadic. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The last time, the sudden acceleration occurred, the consumer almost hit a vehicle in front of him.

Filed Apr 19, 2013 · Acceleration · 42,000 miles · CT · crash

On october 30, 2011, I was driving off the new london connecticut highway exit and as I was applying my foot on the brake to slow down, my vehicle would not stop, it felt that it was picking up speed instead. I pumped the brakes couple times and pressed on the pedal as far as it could go to the floor. A great fear came over me and my heart started racing, my whole body stiffened, trying hard to focus, I turned my ignition key off in order for my vehicle to stop. By that time the accident occurred.I live in connecticut. I discovered that my warranty was not registered with toyota financial service insurance. I was also informed by toyota motor sales USA inc. That a recall on my vehicle was not corrected by the dealership before they sold it to me. The floor mat which leaned toward the accelerator pedal and interfered with the accelerator pedal arm and became temporarily stuck in a partially depressed position rather than returning to the idle position. When this matter was confronted to conicelli toyota, they stated that they apologized for the human error in missing the recall before delivery. And in reference to the certification of the vehicle; they have found that there was a computer error between conicelli and toyota motors on the processing of the certification information. The apology and explanation about the computer error is false because in order to register the certification of the vehicle with toyota motors inc., conicelli would have had to confirm the recall repair to qualify in delivering a vehicle to a buyer. A manufacture prohibits a dealership to sell a vehicle without repairing a recall. This computer error was corrected on june of 2012, after the recall repair (warranty expired on july 30, 2012.) conicelli toyota dealership located at 512 ridge pike, conshohocken, pa 19428, sold me a fallacious certified vehicle warranty.

Filed Apr 14, 2013 · Acceleration, Body · 154,000 miles · CT · crash · 1 injury

I was pulling into my garage very slowly and when I stepped on the brake, the car accelerated rapidly like it was shot out of a cannon. I went through the back of the garage (sheet rock, 2x4, freezer and other items that were stored in the garage). I was air born and landed about 10 feet from the house with my foot still on the brake. The airbags did not deploy and I hit my face on the steering wheel, injuring my nose and required 7 stitches in my lip. I could've been killed but god was on my side.