1998 Toyota Avalon acceleration complaints

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Acceleration · 82,000 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

While pulling into a parking space vehicle surged forward and crashed with a wall. While against the wall the vehicle continued to to surge until the consumer removed the key from the ignition. The police and the fire department responded to the collision. Consumer sustained slight knee injuries.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Acceleration · 83,000 miles · AZ

When driving at low speeds the vehicle surged forward. *ak

Filed Apr 8, 2004 · Acceleration · FL

While driving at low speed vehicle suddenly accelerated. Also, a loud noise was coming from under the hood when vehicle was started early in the morning. Dealership inspected vehicle eight times, but could not duplicate or correct the problem.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Acceleration · 33,000 miles · CA

When applying brakes, the vehicle accelerated without warning. Dealer stated they were unable to duplicate the problem. *ak three times when almost completely stopped, the car suddenly lunged forward. The vehicle went over the cement and scrapped the bottom of the car, the tires had to be replaced. The consumer has a very dangerous uncontrollable vehicle. *cb

Filed May 18, 1999 · Acceleration · IL · crash

When pulling into garage, door opened slightly, accelerator not touched, vehicle took off going forward, put gear into reverse, vehicle took off going backwards. Sudden acceleration occurred. Dealer contacted, and problem still exists.

Filed Apr 26, 1999 · Acceleration · CA

On march 21,1999 owner was driving vehicle when it began to involutarily accelerate. The engine was surging rapidly. The tacometer reached 7,000rpm and vehicle accelerated to 90mph. Driver was applying normal pressure to the gas pedal when the acceleration began. He attempted to stop the car by using the brakes with no success. The car was almost out of control, so the owner turned the engine off and pulled to the shoulder of the freeway. The car was towed to the dealer in which it was purchased from and no repeat of the incident could be preformed. Dealer investigated accelertor cable, scanned check for codes, throttle body and gas pedal, no diagnosis could be made. Owner's express life threatening and safety concerns pertaining to this vehicle. We would like to participate in the study to determine the condition of this vehicle.