2003 Toyota Avalon acceleration problems

Filed Feb 27, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 25,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the rear brake lights were permanently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to kendall toyota (10943 s dixie hwy, miami, fl 33156) where it was diagnosed that the rear brake light sensor was damaged and needed replacement. The battery was also replaced. After the vehicle was repaired, the brake pedal traveled all the way down to the floorboard and the vehicle did not accelerate. For the past year and a half, a strong odor of fuel was present inside the cabin. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics, but the cause of the odor could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and a complaint was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Acceleration · 160,000 miles · ME · crash

Car was idling in park, placed shift into reverse, car accelerated forward with motor racing into a bench, destroying it. Jammed shift back into park shut off motor. Restarted car. Place shift in rev and backed off bench. Car worked properly. Had car towed to repair shop.

Filed Jul 5, 2017 · Acceleration · 103,000 miles · NC · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 toyota avalon. While stationary, the vehicle accelerated backwards rapidly without warning. The contact engaged the drive gear in an effort to stop the vehicle, but the vehicle accelerated forward on its own a second time. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck and the vehicle crashed into three other vehicles. M&m tire company of greensboro, north carolina was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was totaled. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided case number: 0458794831. The failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Nov 9, 2015 · Acceleration · VA

Testing api

Filed Nov 9, 2015 · Acceleration · DC

Testing the speed

Filed Jan 28, 2015 · Acceleration · 75,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota avalon. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the engine revved and the vehicle abruptly accelerated. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a wall. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact did not disclose if a police report was filed or not. The contact and the passenger sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 03/26/15 *lj updated 9/20/2017

Filed Sep 8, 2014 · Acceleration · NY · crash

Submission from constituent re 2003 toyota avalon 4 dr-sd re sticky gas pedal problem. *smd the consumer stated on july 25, 2014, as his wife was backing out of the driveway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. Despite pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle did not slow until it made contact with a lamp post. The dealer was unable to replicate, the consumers concern.

Filed Aug 15, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · GA · crash

2003 toyota avalon. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. *smd the consumer stated the brakes locked up and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. She frantically tried to stop the vehicle, even shifting the transmission into park, but to no avail. The consumer finally crashed into three cars that were stopped at a traffic light. The vehicle was totaled.

Filed Jun 10, 2013 · Acceleration · 88,000 miles · AZ · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota avalon. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was applied, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a garage. The contact was not injured. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 88,000.....updated 07-10-13 *bf.

Filed Apr 20, 2013 · Acceleration · 54,800 miles · TX

I have an erratic acceleration problem with my 2003 toyota avalon car that I have not been able to resolve with toyota. The car does not go forward when I depress the accelerator pedal from stationery position. When the pedal is depressed further, it lurches forward with a jolt. It does not happen all the time but is noticeable many times. I got my car checked by the local toyota dealer and they suggested that I get the throttle body assembly cleaned. I got this work done. It seemed to have improved for a while but the problem came back again. I took the car back to same dealership on jan 3, 2013 and again on april 13, 2013 but they could not replicate the problem since it happens erratically and not all the time. I insisted that the problem does happen and they kept my car for almost a day but could not replicate it. This has become a safety issue for me especially when driving in a stop and go type of traffic. I have written a letter dated april 4, 2013 to the toyota headquarters in california but they tell me that the vehicle warranty has expired. This problem is similar to the erratic acceleration problems reported for other toyota cars in the press. I think toyota is responsible for fixing it at the earliest since it is becoming a safety issue for me now..