I have a 2008 toyota corolla. On four separate occasions after coming to a complete stop the engine accelerated. I immediately put the transmission into neutral and the engine RPM increased to 6000rpm. After the first occurrence I removed the floor mats at toyota's request even though they were no where near the accelerator and the condition re-occurred. Both the local and regional toyota rep checked the car and found nothing wrong. I put the floor mats back - again no where near the accelerator and on 2 july the unintended acceleration occurred again when I was on a trip. When I returned I brought the car to my local dealer they checked the car and found nothing. The regional toyota rep would not come to inspect it because the floor mats were in place - but again they are no where near the accelerator. I was told to bring it in if it happens again and to remove the floor mats. My wife and mother in law were in the car during the last incident and they were very frightened. My wife will no longer drive the car. I do not feel that the car is safe but have no choice since I cannot afford another car. The accelerator is not sticking but it is advancing to cause the higher rpms. I'm not sure why toyota does not realize this.
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S10 comeback-letter to the secretary from re toyota unintended acceleration *tgw 2008 toyota corolla. The consumer stated when she applied the brake at less than 5 MPH to execute a left turn into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly and for no apparent reason surged at a high rate of speed. The consumer stated she removed her foot from the brake and her vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle. *jb updated 07/27/10*jb added VIN. Updated 07/29/10*jb updated 12/30/10.*jb updated 01/07/11. *jb updated 03/02/11*jb updated 06/28/11.*jb three voqs on same VIN: 10256808,10335955,10266580 *smch
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving at approximate speeds of 50 MPH, the vehicle would decelerate without driver intent followed by an illumination of the check engine light. The vehicle then began to vibrate excessively and was moved off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the mechanic advised that the electronic control module (ECM) was defective. The ECM was replaced by a local dealer under factory warranty. The failure mileage was 28,200 and the current mileage was 28,300. Updated 07/26/10. *lj u[dated 08/16/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. While driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the computer was replaced. Prior to the failure, the battery had been replaced three times. The current and failure mileages were approximately 26,000. Updated 6/21/10 *cn the consumer stated the battery was replaced twice. Updated 06/25/10.
S10 appropriate handling-memo to the secretary from -petition for an investigation into toyota's safety system failures (full document not imaged) *tgw the consumer hit a large dear and the air bags failed to deploy. The consumer stated as he saw the deer, he immediately removed his foot from the accelerator to slow down, but the vehicle did not respond, so he tried to maintain the speed he had been driving. The consumer applied both feet to the brake pedal in an effort to stop the vehicle, but it was too late. Prior to the accident, the catalytic converter failed. The dealer stated a sensor was stuck which caused it to fail.
As I was driving my 2008 toyota corolla through the intersection of illinois route 60 in vernon hills on march, 17,2010 my vehicle's check engine light became activated and my car completely shut down in traffic almost creating a traffic accident . The car would not re-start after about 10 seconds,however, would restart after appx.30 seconds on the second start attempt. I drove the car to my personal repair shop whom gave be a diagnostic fault code of p0607.(faulty ecu) note:the right front strut assembly and water pump has also went out since this car has been under warranty.
Tl*the contact owned a 2008 toyota corolla. While at a stop light the vehicle stalled and shut off. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The service department stated that the vehicle had a computer problem. The contact is concerned about the safety risk. The failure mileage was 59,000. The contact is not aware of the current mileage since the vehicle was traded in.
Engine check light came on, without apparent reason (I.e. Not behind on maintenance schedule). Shortly after, engine started stalling; first time just fell like engine was being sluggish and needed to give more gas to get power; second time, car nearly fell still (down to a couple of MPH's), even when applying serious gas (and clearly hitting high RPM & engine roaring loudly). Just managed to pull the car aside. When towtruck arrived 30 minutes later, problem had disappeared... (for now). A quick check on google sounds like this may be due to many causes, from simple air intake sensor, to more serious ECM problems. Either ways, having your engine stall suddenly seems pretty dangerous, especially if this happens in busy traffic. Plan to have this checked out immediately.
I own a 2008 toyota corolla. I experienced a stall at an intersection recently. I have only owned the car for several weeks (it was bought used with 11,000 miles on odometer).
2008 toyota corolla 4-door sedan ce showed suddenly "check engine light" while being driven. A few minutes later, the car abruptly turned off and would not restart. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Informed by dealer that problem was defective engine computer (fp no 89661-02r00) and that corollas in model years 2004-07 commonly had problem. However, no recall has been issued by company though it has extended the warranty on the part. Computer replaced without charge. This is a very dangerous defect as it occurs without warning and could have resulted in accident or injury or stranding of the motorist in a dangerous area. Also sent letter of complaint to toyota (their file no. 0907142725).
New vehicle for body and engine noise and various other noises not standard for a new vehicle.
My son has a 2007 corolla. About two weeks ago, he noticed his air conditioning was not cooling. He too it to a toyota dealership to be fixed since he only has 17,000 miles on the car. They refused to fix the condenser. They are trying to say it is a road hazard and his fault. Toyota had the same problems with the 2005 and 2006 corolla. Now it has happened with the 2007. They want to charge him $800.00. The car is under warranty and there is no reason for something to damage the condenser. If the condenser was protected, this could not happen. We have contacted toyota and they refuse to work with us.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. While idling at an intersection, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle restarted after six attempts and was taken to the dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The current and failure mileages were 3,000.
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