2008 Toyota 4RUNNER acceleration problems

Filed May 7, 2025 · Acceleration · 60,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated while pulling out of a parking spot and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. The contact stated that she might have shifted into park(P) and stopped the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated while at a complete stop in an intersection and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and crashed into a first vehicle, which rear-ended a second vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver of the second vehicle stated that she had sustained injuries but did not receive medical assistance. The contact and the other drivers were able to drive from the scene. The police department was contacted and informed the contact that no report was filed because there was no injury sustained. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure could be related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number:Â 11V113000(Vehicle Speed Control); however, the contact stated that upon inspecting the accelerator pedal after each incident, the pedal did not seem to be entrapped. It was unknown whether the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2017 · Acceleration, Airbags · SC

Takata recall when cruise control is on and going up a hill, engine jolts and accelerates. Has been doing this since we bought it in 2012.

Filed Jan 17, 2014 · Acceleration · 80,900 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while attempting to park with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the contact crashed into a concrete barrier followed by a garbage container. The vehicle came to a stop independently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 80,900.

Filed May 25, 2013 · Acceleration, Airbags · 21,000 miles · MD · crash

Sudden acceleration of engine which did not respond to braking. High speed, turned off engine in an attempt to stop, but car did not stop until it collided with a tree. Airbags did not deploy.

Filed Apr 22, 2013 · Acceleration · NV

2008 toyota 4 runner. Consumer writes in regards to floor mat interference recall notice. *smd the consumer stated he did in fact experience an issue, with the accelerator jamming. Part of the reason was one of the little plastic hooks, that secured the driver's side floor mat had broken off, allowing the mat to slip forward under the accelerator. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, only to learn, there were no parts to perform the repair, they have not had any parts in a long time, and they had no idea when they would receive the parts.

Filed Jul 12, 2010 · Acceleration · 53,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota 4 runner. While driving 50 MPH, the contact attempted to accelerate and noticed that the accelerator pedal had fallen onto the floorboard. The pedal would not return to its normal position and the vehicle proceeded to accelerate. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral gear and shut the engine off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were 53,000.

Filed May 10, 2010 · Acceleration · 21,200 miles · IN

Sudden unintended acceleration occurred in our 2008 toyota 4runner. While sitting in a turn lane, foot on brake, transmission in drive, the vehicle engine suddenly increased power dramatically on its own. With foot on brake the vehicle accelerated forward on its own. It continued forward for about 800 feet before it returned to normal. No damages or injuries. Vehicle was parked and toyota dealer came and got it. Said they will run tests. This was not a imagined event. This is our second 4runner model and we have had no complaints with the vehicle until this incident. Additionally, I note that this vehicle is not on toyota's current recall list. There is nothing toyota can say or do that would restore my safety confidence in this vehicle after this incident. Thus, we will trade it in on another brand once we get it back. I would like for the federal safety agency to consider requiring toyota to put this vehicle model on their recall list. Even one defect of this nature is unacceptable. *tr also 10328962 smch

Filed May 5, 2010 · Acceleration · 21,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota 4runner. While driving at 2 MPH, the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact had to depress the brake pedal several times before the vehicle would stop. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would send a representative to inspect the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were approximately 21,000. Also 10329513 smch

Filed Mar 5, 2010 · Acceleration, Engine · 9,422 miles · FL

Started my 2008 toyota 4runner. Never touched the accelerator pedal. Engine raced uncontrollably to around 7-8000 RPM and shuddered terribly. Immediately turned the engine off and then tried it again. Did same thing. Took vehicle to the dealership where they said they couldn't duplicate the symptoms and said there weren't any codes stored in the computer. Was told they would call toyota technical to report issue. Never have been contacted. This incident only reinforces the belief that toyota has issues other than the "recall fix". I believe that it is an electrical/computer problem. It should be noted that my vehicle is not even on the recall list.

Filed Feb 28, 2010 · Acceleration · 10,166 miles · AL · crash

I was in the smoky mountains in dec 2009-jan 2010 where the temperatures were very low and the vehicle was outdoors. Temps were mid 20s in the day time and mid teens at night. No icing was an issue. I was driving my 2008 toyota 4-runner into a parking space slowly around 2 pm getting ready to apply the brakes. Before I could do so the vehicle took off. I immediately slammed on the brakes and the vehicle did stop, however it had traveled approx 10 ft before I could do so and it slammed into a tree. I owned a new 2003 4-runner and never had this happen. I bought this vehicle in jan 2008 new. This is the only time this has happened. This crash resulted in $1768.35 in damage. I took the vehicle to a toyota dealer and they removed my all weather mats. (I inspected these immediately after the accident and they were in place as they should be locked down) toyota set up an appointment and looked at the vehicle at the dealership and sent a letter that stated "no system failure was found in either the braking system or the accelerator system" they further stated that "the fact your vehicle is not included in the current safety service campaign involving floor mats/unintended acceleration would indicate that this incident was not the result of this issue." ??? If not what is the issue..cruise control computer ? The dealership stated that the only vehicles affected were made in the USA and my vehicle was made in japan, therefore it was not having a problem. What happens next time and I go off a cliff. We need some answers. I don't know what to do. I spent alot of money on this vehicle and I am not sure it is safe and if I sell it I stand to lose enough money to keep me from buying a vehicle of equal value. We need to put our foot down and make them solve this. Thank you the federal safety agency.