Dt*: the contact stated while driving 2 MPH towards a stop, the vehicle would not accelerate. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who performed diagnostic testing and temporarily recalibrated the ECM engine. Additionally, the service dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was not contacted.
2005 Toyota Highlander engine complaints
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When I accelerate from a very slow speed (almost stop) my 2005 toyota highlander will surge. I have experience this when try to pass or when slowed to take a turn but with not coming to a complete stop. The dealer has not been able to correct it. I get the feeling that they think it is normal or ok.
Consumer 2005 highlander has experienced hesitation during accelerations and sometimes deceleration. *ts the dealer recalibrated the ECM which improved the hesitation problem while shifting but also reduced the gas mileage. The vehicle was taken to another dealer and their computer indicated that everything was fine.
Intermittent problem: while traveling approx 30 MPH (or cruising speed), attempted to pass another vehicle. The accelerator was pressed to the floor and the vehicle refused to accelerate for a period of approximately 2 seconds. Acceleration resumed after this period. Contacted toyota. Toyota said this is a normal phenomenon in their drive-by-wire systems.
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