2007 Toyota 4RUNNER acceleration problems

Filed May 5, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 113,835 miles · FL

"I am requesting that dot the federal safety agency investigate the driver's contribution to unintended acceleration (ua) and toyota's accelerator/brake pedal designs that make it possible. I was driving my toyota 4 runner in the neighborhood street of my community. My speed was less than 30mph and it accelerated suddenly. I applied the brake and instead of slowing down the vehicle began to gain speed. I pressed harder on the brake and it accelerated. The harder I tried to stop the car, the faster it went. I took my foot off the brake for a moment and the vehicle stopped accelerating. My foot was on the brake. It accelerated and would not stop so I pulled the car from the street to the curb covered by grass. It slowed down to some extent and then I intentionally to a turn and hit the median curb & tree to stop the car. I have continued to investigate unintended acceleration and have collected partial information.... Please formally investigate."

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · OK · crash

Over the past 9-12 months I have owned the 4runner, I have noticed the floormats slide up behind the brake and acceleration pedal when I am constantly switching between the two (eg. Heavy traffic, long trips, etc.). I usually am able to pull them back down at a stoplight or stop sign; however, on tuesday, july 29th, I was involved in an auto accident that was not only in heavy traffic, but while on a 200+ mile trip as well. I believe that the floor mat caused my car to have limited braking ability in addition to possible increased acceleration. The federal safety agency's findings seem to be consistent with this. Additionally, the complaint with the federal safety agency id number: 10384563 states that "I pushed on the brake... But the car continued accelerating" and then "toyota inspected the vehicle... And said they adjusted the mat" is one of many that have findings consistent with the malfunction that caused my wreck.

Filed Apr 8, 2013 · Acceleration · 78,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while sitting at a complete stop, the engine rpms increased severely. The contact shifted into park to cease the abnormal failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a mechanic for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Filed May 16, 2011 · Acceleration · 43,257 miles · GA

When the air conditioner is running the vehicle idles at different RPM's causing it to lunge forward when the A/C compressor shuts down, increasing the RPM's. This has almost caused a fender bender several times while at a stop light.

Filed Mar 2, 2011 · Acceleration · 80,234 miles · NJ

This was the fourth occurrence of unintended acceleration. Each incident occurred upon shifting from park into either reverse or drive. The engine revved up to the red line upon shifting from a stopped position. This occurred with both a cold engine and a warmed up engine. I slammed on the brake and shifted into neutral. The accelerator pedal did not depress. Pressing the accelerator pedal in neutral brought the idle back to a normal levels.

Filed Feb 26, 2011 · Acceleration · 53,500 miles · CA

I experienced a sudden acceleration on 10-5-10 in my 2007 toyota 4runner, 4wd. As I was turning onto a busy street at an intersection with lights, I pushed on the brake at the stop sign as the oncoming traffic approached, but the car continued accelerating into the lane at the intersection, and I pushed as hard as possible on the brake. I pushed the gear lever forward as the oncoming car veered into the next lane to avoid me. Continuing to push on the brake, I shifted into reverse, but the acceleration was still active and my tires squealed in reverse, so I shifted down into neutral and stopped, and the traffic had stopped also. Since the acceleration stopped I was able to drive normally, and there was no collision, thankfully. Toyota inspected the vehicle as usual, finding nothing, and said they adjusted the mat and that was that. I emailed the general manager about my situation and he said he would look at it again. I said I am aware of the intermittent problem with the electrical accelerator and would like to have him buy my 2007 and sell a 2011 4runner with the "smart pedal" technology. He agreed and now I own a new 2011 4runner.

Filed Sep 20, 2010 · Acceleration · 35,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. The contact was driving 5 MPH into a parking space when the vehicle abnormally accelerated into the wall of a building. The contact sustained minor injuries. The vehicle sustained damages to the front bumper and headlights. The vehicle was towed by the contact's insurance company. The manufacturer advised an inspector would evaluate the vehicle for failures and advised the contact that the manufacturer would disclose the cause of the failure. The contact was not advised of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated the vehicle was in the possession of the dealer where the contact was awaiting a decision on repairs. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed May 6, 2010 · Acceleration · 40,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. While attempting to park the vehicle with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated. The contact stated that minor damage was done to the vehicle when he attempted to stop it from accelerating. He was able to shift the vehicle into park and shut the engine off. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and stated that there was nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted but would provide no assistance. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were 40,000.

Filed Apr 7, 2010 · Acceleration · IL

Ltr to the federal safety agency re toyota sudden unintended acceleration incidents fm owner of a 2007 toyota 4 runner, requesting possible defect investigation into toyota 4 runners. *tgw the consumer stated his wife was driving the vehicle, when all of a sudden, the accelerator became stuck. She frantically pumped the brakes and also attempted to maneuver the accelerator pedal. Two miles after the accelerator initially became stuck, by continually pumping the brakes, the consumers wife was able to get the accelerator loose.

Filed Mar 28, 2010 · Acceleration · 15,932 miles · CA

The incident happened at the intersection of harbison and division st. Southbound at harbison st.,while slowing down for a full stop at a red light with my right foot gradually pressing the brake pedal suddenly the engine RPM went up so high without stepping on the accelerator pedal. My immediate reaction was to press harder the brake pedal. The high acceleration lasted about 10 seconds and I was able to bring the vehicle to a full stop at the middle of the intersection which have caused an oncoming vehicle at my leftside to swerve to its left to avoid an impact. This is the second time it occurred. The first time it happened with another driver it was ignored because he thought it was normal. There was no repair done on both times it happened. The owner have not receive any notice of manufacturer notice of defect. The first incident was about 6 months ago and not reported. Also no fire, property damage, crash occurred.