2013 Toyota Avalon acceleration problems

Filed Mar 24, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · 117,000 miles · IN

Was driving home one day after taking my dad about 45 mins away was driving as usual and the car died had to pull over to side of road put in park and restart. Has done it several times after we have had in at toyota dealerships on 3 different occasions and they cannot duplicate or diagnose. Sent me home with an unsafe car for the 4th time. Tried taking car back to where I bought as issue happened on feb 6 21 and I purchased on jan 27 21 going to change the crankshaft position sensor next week and see if thats what it is. Please help I am stuck with a 23000 loan for a car I cant drive safely or confidently!

Filed Dec 24, 2020 · Acceleration, Visibility · IL

I just purchased a 2013 toyota avalon from carmax. During the next several days of driving I had observe the following. One. The rear window is distorted and will not come clean no matter what I attempt to use to be able to have a clear visibility. I also have noticed that while in a stop position, when beginning to accelerate the vehicle hesitates and I have to take my foot off the gas pedal and reapply to accelerate. I have a seven day return policy no questions asked. But I really love this car in been waiting to find that particular color exterior and interior which is black leather. I called toyota and they could not find any recall or other problems with this.

Filed Mar 17, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 45,000 miles · AR · crash

On march 7, 2020 the driver entered a parking lot of a retail establishment. The driver, using the brakes and traveling at less than 5 miles per hour, turned into a parking space. As the driver negotiated the turn into the parking space, the car suddenly accelerated and crashed headfirst into a retail signage pole. Despite depressing the brakes as hard as possible, the driver could not stop the car once the car suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated. The car would have landed in a busy four-lane road, if it had not crashed into the signage pole. Fortunately, there was no fatality. The car was totaled and there was some property damage to the retail establishment. It was truly a horrific experience for the driver.

Filed Sep 20, 2019 · Acceleration · NM · crash · 3 injuries

2013 toyota avalon. Consumer writes in regards to unintended acceleration. *ld the consumer stated the unintended acceleration caused a crash into a wall and another vehicle. The aibags deployed. The driver and to passenger received minor cuts and bruises. The vehicle was totaled.

Filed Sep 17, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 108,421 miles · CA · crash

My vehicle while holding the brake (stationary) at a stop sigh, the vehicle accelerated and hit the back of the car in front.. For 5 days it worked and the following wednesday it accelerated again ( in motion) while parking in the handicap space at idle speed and brakes. Toyota motor north america, inc. Sent me a letter that stated that they could not find any problem with the vehicle. Their inspector called me and told me the car worked great and the master warning signal was not flashing nor buzzing and he would send me a copy of the computer print out but it was never sent. I did get some kind of a record but it could not be copied, I took a picture of it but it is in some type code( a computer file) the test consisted of a acceleration and stopping test 22 days after the 1st incident, the car worked well for the days between the incidents. The master warning signal was flashing and buzzing, instructions was to stop the car and have it towed to a dealer they described one incident , I don't know which incident they checked for there were two incidents 5 days apart. The report is a sham I can send you a copy of their letter. Text a copy of this computer info or forward the e-mail with the computer info that I could not copy with my copier. I don't understand any of the computer info..

Filed Jan 5, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 55,000 miles · NY

Ecu and pcs switch to control vehicle's speed, will suddenly reduce speed on highway in traffic ( very dangerous) and vehicle will almost come to stop without warning! Warranty repaired on 7-26-16 at dealership, doing same thing again, said not covered under original recall vehicle, warranty expired. Help...dangerous situation, very expensive to fix...same problem as before...advise please. Vehicle being operated on busy highway started med august o present 1/01/19 on-going, back to dealer +++times+++

Filed Jul 18, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 82,300 miles · MD

I was attempting to park my car by backing into the parking space. As I was going forward to position the car before backing up into the space, my car suddenly accelerated and I had to quickly step on the brakes before it slammed into a tree. Even normal everyday driving I have noticed that there is a surge forward while applying the accelerator. I am really concerned because I do a lot of highway driving.

Filed Apr 30, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 45,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota avalon. While attempting to park the vehicle at approximately 5 MPH, it independently accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed to slow down the vehicle. The vehicle went over a curb and plowed into a garden area covered with mulch before coming to a stop. There was no crash or injuries involved. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2016 · Acceleration · 1,200 miles · FL

Takata recall a recall was made on this vehicle in octobert of 2015 replacement parts are not availble nearly had four bad accidents on a highway going to chicago the radar cruise control is supposed to slow the car when you get to close to the car in front of you. On certain occasion this does not happen.

Filed Oct 20, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 85,000 miles · OK

While driving westbound on the muskogee turnpike (hwy 351), at mile marker 20, the cruise control shut off, vehicle stability icon came on, check engine light began flashing. The car also lost power and ran rough. Pulled over, shut off vehicle. After restarting, the car ran fine. This has happened twice, october 3rd and october 17th in 2016. This vehicle is equipped with a keyless remote. Additionally, this happened next to a cell phone tower on the north side of the highway. It does not occur while traveling the opposite direction on the highway.