2002 Toyota Highlander acceleration problems

Filed May 29, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · CA · fire

I saw someone steal my car and told them they hacked. Windshield wipers would slow up and down. Burning of the electrics when try to charge. Car stopping in the middle of the road. Car going on and off. The middle of the road, turning back on. Speed control messing up. Security warning going up and down.. Battery would shut on and off. Car locks going on and off. Could barely steer the car.

Filed Jul 2, 2018 · Acceleration · OH

Accelerator sticiking. Vehicle accelerates at 4000 to 5000 rpms had vehice towed to toyota of bedford 440‑809‑8399

Filed Dec 5, 2017 · Acceleration · 240,000 miles · MA · crash

While driving home the car accelerated on it,s own and was unable to stop without rearending another car withall the damage to my car as a mechanic I repaired the body on my own after making repairs I was able to drive the car from the shop I work at to my house the car was idling a little high .I returned toward work the next morning to scan the car for high idle .the car accelerated to over 100 MPH with my foot off the accelerater and both feet on the brake pedal I had to shut the car off tostop it I had it towed to work I scan it and found code c1203 which is a comunication fault from the ECM to the vehicle speed controller while researching the code I found that my car fell under a class action law suit for this problem I notifyed toyota where they sent an outside adjuster out to examine the car he filed a report to toyota saying there was no problem he did not mention the code in his report I filed an appeal on october 2017 and have not heard of anything with this problem I have been a mechanic for over 35 years and explain the problem to them with no solution this has been going on since may2017 I just want a solution to the problem without having to explain a fix to toyota for thier class action settlement it seems that the indepenent assessor is working for toyota and not the consumer

Filed Sep 16, 2016 · Acceleration · 76,171 miles · CA

Vehicle was in motion on a city street going straight slightly downhill and then uphill. The weather was clear. Speed was about 15-25 MPH. I was braking to slow the car down but the car accelerated on its own ( toyota calls it "unintended acceleration"). The car continued accelerating even though I was pressing the brakes as hard as I could and it was now going uphill.. To avoid crashing I put the car in neutral, and engaged the emergency brake and hazards. The engine raced in neutral and then stopped racing.. Toyota started a case file and inspected it. They said everything is working properly now, case closed and I can come get the car. I had it towed there and am afraid to drive it until something is fixed. It was a terrifying experience. I am concerned it could happen again or to other cars. I am thoroughly disappointed in toyota's nonchalant attitude; it was-is a potentially fatal situation, and it seems that according to toyota if such an accident was investigated nothing would show up.

Filed May 20, 2015 · Acceleration · 22,000 miles · CA

When engaging car in reverse the car will unpredictably at times suddenly accelerate.

Filed Aug 15, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 55,000 miles · CA

Bought this vehicle in 2002. A year later noticed that the idle controller had problem. When started the engine in the morning, the idle went down very low and the engine shut down automatically. At first it happened not frequently. Past two years I took to a dealer for mayor tuneup, the symptom still resisted. Told the dealer and there was no actions at all. Now it happens more frequently. Usually if it happens, step on the gas peddle ( over 2k RPM) for a few seconds. Sometimes the idle returns to normal; but most of the times, the idle sets very low. I think the idle control for this model should be recalled.

Filed Jul 11, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 90,100 miles · GA

Engine accelerating when brakes were depressed.

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 200,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota highlander. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35mph, the accelerator cable disconnected causing the vehicle to accelerate. The contact mentioned that the brakes were engaged in to stop the vehicle from moving forward. The dealer stated that the wrong cable was placed in vehicle. The contact stated that the transmission became defective as a result of engaging the brakes while the vehicle was accelerating. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the problem. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Jan 19, 2012 · Acceleration · 210,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota highlander. The contact was driving 60 MPH when the vehicle suddenly accelerated without any warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to completely turn off the engine in order to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the accelerator cable was stuck in the forward position and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 210,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2010 · Acceleration · 218,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota highlander ltd (n/a). While driving 60 MPH and speeding to 70 MPH to pass another vehicle, the accelerator pedal stuck and would not release. The passenger removed the floor mats but the vehicle continued to accelerate rapidly. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road by depressing the brake pedal firmly, shifting into neutral and turning the engine off. The rpms continued to increase excessively. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the throttle body had carbon and built up corrosion which caused the failure. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance as the vehicle was too old, too high in mileage and no longer under warranty. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 218,000.