Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota avalon. The contact stated that when turning the steering wheel, the vehicle accelerated independently. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into a few vehicles driving on the road, a curb, and a parked vehicle.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A police report was filed. The contact was transported to the hospital and sustained unknown injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
2009 Toyota Avalon acceleration problems
18 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 16,000. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- typical mileage
- 16,000
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Accelerator pedal2
At what mileage
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Toyota Avalon acceleration problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Toyota Avalon acceleration
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010 highlander, model year 2008-2010 sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 tundra vehicles. Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without A/C) when the pedal assembly is cold, the friction when the accelerator pedal is operated may increase, which may result in the accelerator pedal becoming harder to depress, slower to return, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position.
- Risk
- The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. Gm will notify owners for the pontiac vibe please see 10v‑018. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on february 5, 2010 and will be completed on march 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 10V017000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
- Risk
- A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do not want the new ones. Additionally, software modifications will be installed on camry, avalon and lexus es 350, is 350 and is 250 models that will ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event both brake and accelerator pedals are applied. Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331, lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.
Recall number 09V388000 · Recall details
What 2009 Toyota Avalon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When slowly pulling into a parking space in front of a building, the vehicle suddenly accelerated across a 3-foot wide sidewalk and into one of the storefronts of a building--resulting in extensive damage to the front of the vehicle (currently in the body shop) and extensive damage to the storefront. Fortunately, no one was on the sidewalk at the time. This is the first sudden unintended acceleration for us...but apparently not the first for the 2009 avalon.
Tl* the contact temporarily rented a 2009 toyota avalon. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact depressed the brakes and then shifted into neutral as he coasted off the roadway. The contact then shifted into park and shut off the engine. He was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. The contact did not inform the rental facility of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
My 2009 toyota avalon has two recalls. Floor mat interference & sticky accelerator pedal. Toyota said I can have a redesigned accelerator pedal installed in april 2010. It's now 2.5 months later and I'm still waiting. Toyota has been installing the redesigned pedal on new cars coming off the manufacturing line for several months while not installing them on current customer cars. They keep holding me off. They prefer to saw my current pedal. I watched the dealer do this on a customer's car. A hand held hack saw is used to saw the pedal followed by a hand held metal grinder to smooth the cut. I paid $35,000 for a new car, not one hacked. I am filling this complaint for your records. Toyota still is not properly following through with this recall from nov. 2009.
2009 toyota avalon. Consumer states accelerator hesitation causing a crash *tgw the consumer stated she was stopped at a stop sign, preparing to make a left turn. While stopped, she noted there were three cars driving westward and she let them pass. There were no other cars traveling that direction at the time. She waited for two cars to pass driving in the eastward bound lanes and noted another car traveling in the same direction. That car was in the lane nearest the median and she determined that she had sufficient time to make a left turn at that time before the car would be near her. With her foot on the brake, she released it to press on the accelerator to go forward, the vehicle eased into the intersection, but did not respond to her foot pressure on the accelerator and the oncoming vehicle crashed into her. The consumer was severely injured. She believed the cause of the accident was accelerator hesitation. She received a recall notice prior to the accident regarding the floor mat issue and they were deemed to be securely hooked. The recall notice regarding the accelerator problem was received after the accident, noting that one of the problems with the accelerator pedal involved a hard to press accelerator pedal.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota avalon. While traveling at 75 MPH with the cruise control engaged, the contact noticed that the cruise control had deactivated. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The current and failure mileages were 16,000. Updated 7/20/10 *cn the consumer stated when the cruise control stopped functioning, the vehicle slowed down. Updated 07/23/10
Traveling on interstate I began the procedures to correctly pass a vehicle in front of me. When I started to pass my toyota avalon accelerated before I could change lanes. I had a difficult time regaining control to prevent hitting the vehicle in front of me and to keep from hitting a concrete wall dividing the north/south lanes. I was bearing hard on the brake and I was able to regain control. I thought others on the interstate would be calling police about my irrational driving. This happened about two weeks before the problem was announced. I traded the car on february 4, 2010 because I did not feel confident driving the car.
When slowing down to stop at a stop sign the car surged.
I believe the toyota acceleration issue has to do with the cruise control. I believe the cruise control is being invoked by a software bug and also the accelerate function of the cruise control somehow gets activated. I was driving a toyota avalon using the adaptive cruise control. I decided to bump up my speed to I tapped "accel" a few times. Before I knew it the car was at 85 MPH on the cruise control display. I do not think I was actually traveling 85 MPH, though. I hit the brake and it cancelled the cruise control and the car slowed down.
I'm the owner of a 2009 avalon. Toyota's web page has a customer service phone number, 1‑800‑331‑4331, for assistance with their recall for sticky pedal and floor mat entrapment. I've called twice. Each time I waited for 1.5 hours, then disconnected since they never answer but keep you on hold. This demonstrates that actions speak louder than words. Toyota is not serious about this recall. The federal safety agency need to insist that toyota respond to phone calls regarding their recalled cars.
Questions about the 2009 Toyota Avalon acceleration
Does the 2009 Toyota Avalon have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the acceleration of the 2009 Toyota Avalon, 20% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2009 Toyota Avalon acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 16,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Toyota Avalon acceleration?
Yes, 2 recalls: 10V017000, 09V388000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota Avalon have the most acceleration problems?
The Toyota Avalon model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2006 (103 complaints), 2007 (85 complaints) and 2005 (72 complaints).
Other 2009 Toyota Avalon problems
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