2004 Toyota Avalon acceleration problems

Filed Aug 2, 2017 · Acceleration · 72,000 miles · PA · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 toyota avalon. While the vehicle was stationary and being shifted into park, the contact depressed the brake pedal. The contact heard the engine rev and the vehicle accelerated independently, causing the contact to crash into a fence. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the contact's insurance company confirmed that the vehicle was destroyed. The contact spoke with sloane toyota of glenside (503 n easton rd, glenside, pa 19038) who documented the incident. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed May 11, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 104,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota avalon. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and the speed erroneously increased to 105 MPH. During the incident, the brakes also malfunctioned and the driver was unable to apply pressure to the brake pedal. The contact switched the shifter to the neutral position to slow the vehicle down and stop. The contact indicated that the failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed Sep 3, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · FL · crash · 1 injury

My daughter was in a car accident in dec 2013 involving our 2004 toyota avalon. We suspect the cruise control did not release as it should have. She had been using the cruise control and tapped the brake to release it as she exited a highway she then stepped on the brake to slow down as she exited the eastbound highway to maneuvere the exit curve to merge onto a southbound interstate highway. On the curve she noticed the car wasn't slowing down as it should, and when she braked harder, the brakes locked up sending her into a swerve. The car traced a path similar to an upside down question mark. She crossed two lanes, and the rear of the car hit a wall landing her facing traffic right next to the roadway. When the car came to a stop, both the gas pedal and the brake were completely depressed to the floor, and the engine had shut off. Her foot had not been on the gas pedal for some time since she was using the cruise control. The insurance company totaled out the car. Thankfully, there were no other cars involved, but my daughter was pretty shaken up and had to be treated for headaches/neck soreness due to whiplash. When she restarted the car (she had to turn the key off first, then on), the pedals returned to normal and she was able to move the car across to a safer location on the shoulder of the road to await help. Toyota's gas pedal recall started with the 2005 toyota avalon, so we had no recourse for action and the car is now gone, so there is no evidence to inspect. We are convinced the gas pedal sticking / cruise control refusing to release was the cause of the accident and want to pass on the information so that others can be protected from injury

Filed Jun 11, 2014 · Acceleration · FL

2004 toyota avalon. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle gas pedal sticks.

Filed Oct 28, 2013 · Acceleration · 14,000 miles · NJ · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated while she driving at low speeds of under 10 MPH. The contact lost control of the vehicle, traveled over the curb and crashed into a mail box. The police department was present however, no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 14,000 and the current mileage was 40,600. ..updated 12-26-13

Filed Jul 9, 2013 · Acceleration · 90,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota avalon. The contact turned the vehicle on and when he shifted into drive gear, the accelerator pedal was extremely difficult to depress. The vehicle was not driven since the failure occurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor was it repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed May 8, 2013 · Acceleration · NY · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota avalon. The contact was driving approximately 5 MPH into a parking space and depressed the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle erroneously surged forward and crashed into a parked vehicle. The contact was not injured. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the front end of the vehicle was repaired. The technician was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The unintended acceleration recurred and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 20, 2012 · Acceleration · 80,000 miles · LA · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 toyota avalon . The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the brakes were applied and the vehicle accelerated abnormally. The contact then crashed into the side of a home, causing major damage to the contact's vehicle and the home. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle and advised the contact that there were no failures found within the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 80,000. Updated 5/7/12 *cn the consumer has since traded the vehicle.

Filed Aug 22, 2011 · Acceleration · 140,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota avalon. The contact stated that while entering a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection of the failure and the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 140,000. The dealer was notified of the problem on 8/22. Car was towed to dealer shop's service center on 8/25. Manufacturer was notified 9/1/11 inspector from toyota factory to inspect car week of 9/19 at dealership premises. Updated 10/27/2011 *ln

Filed Dec 9, 2010 · Acceleration · 40,000 miles · OR · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota avalon. The contact was shifting from neutral to drive when the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 50 MPH. The contact attempted to engage the brakes but they did not respond. The vehicle crashed into three vehicles before it finally stopped and then the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where it was inspected by a representative from the manufacturer who stated that nothing was wrong. The vehicle was destroyed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 40,000.