2009 Toyota Highlander acceleration problems

Filed May 13, 2019 · Acceleration · 189,000 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle crashed between a building and pylon. The contact stated that it was difficult to exit the vehicle. The vehicle had to be winched out of where it was lodged. There was damage to the vehicle and the building. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a bruise to the right arm however, medical attention was not sought. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. Geico insurance company and a representative from thompson toyota (1101 business center way, edgewood, md 21040, (410) 679-1500) was scheduled to inspect and investigate the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v023000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000. *bf consumer stated accelerator pedal malfunctioned or got stuck and there was no brkae override.

Filed Aug 8, 2013 · Acceleration, Body · 30,352 miles · NJ · crash

As my wife came how with my daughter, she proceeded to reverse the car into our driveway to park the car in our garage as she normally does everyday. In the driveway was also my car where it is parked everyday. As she was proceeding to go back, the car all of a sudden accelerated on its own and took off. She tried to press the brake but to no avail. She continued to press the brake, however the car would not stop. She proceeded to hit my car and damaged both cars from front to back. Her car on the passenger side, and mine on the driver side. After hitting both cars, her car proceeded to go further back and crash into the house causing major damage. That is when the car actually stopped. It was at this time that she was able to put the car in park and turn the car off. Both cars and the house now need major repairs. My daughter was sitting in the back at the time of the incident.

Filed Jun 21, 2013 · Acceleration · 46,132 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle began to accelerate independently. The contact applied an immense amount of pressure to the pedal but the vehicle did not stop. After some time, the contact was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 46,132.

Filed Apr 17, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 800 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. The contact stated that she attempted to accelerate but the vehicle hesitated, after a brief delay, the accelerator engaged causing the vehicle to lunge forward. Also, the contact stated that all of the lights on the instrument panel continuously flickered and the driver's side brake light was defective. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that they were not allowed to touch the vehicle and contacted an investigator to diagnose the failure. The investigator was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 800 and the current mileage was 26,500.

Filed May 1, 2012 · Acceleration · 783 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. The contact was reversing from a parking space at 5 MPH when the accelerator pedal became stuck and caused the vehicle to accelerate rapidly. The contact mentioned that she was unable to stop the vehicle and as a result, she crashed into a tree. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 783 and the current mileage was 22,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2010 · Acceleration · 14,100 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. The vehicle was repaired by an authorized dealer for the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v023000, vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal. Upon receiving the vehicle he was driving approximately 22 MPH and when he removed his foot from the accelerator pedal, the vehicle did not stop accelerating. The vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. The failure continued to occur whenever he released the accelerator pedal. The failure and current mileages were 14,100.

Filed Aug 23, 2010 · Acceleration, Brakes · 400 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. The contact stated that the suspension was loose and the braking system would not operate properly. The brakes would go to the floorboard when depressed. The brakes would not engage intermittently when depressed. The contact stated that the driver's seat would no longer move backward, and was positioned entirely too close to he steering wheel. The contact stated there was little room for movement when driving. The vehicle was taken to four separate dealers and the contact was told that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 400 and the current mileage was 6,500. The consumer stated when she realized a police officer was behind she attempted to stop, the vehicle continued to accelerate and the brakes collapsed very low to the floor. The consumer had to pump the brakes to slow the vehicle down. The consumer also stated the lug nuts broke on the front driver side wheel. The cruise control was inoperative, and the engine had a slight ticking sound and the rotors were rusting. Updated evoq 12/23/10 the consumer stated the seat belt wrapped tightly around her throat. The front wheel was loose, there was a whining noise coming from the vehicle. When the consumer attempted to accelerate the vehicle would stall, the cruise control no longer worked. The accelerator pedal no longer stays in place and the steering wheel turned in different directions. Updated 07/07/11.

Filed Apr 12, 2010 · Acceleration, Electrical · FL

2009 toyota highlander was involved in the floor mat recall. When vehicle was taken to dealer and consumer was told there was nothing they could do because the floor mats were not toyota floor mats. *kb the consumer stated at times the vehicle would not start. The dealer performed a diagnostic test and stated the battery was weak.

Filed Mar 9, 2010 · Acceleration · 2,500 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. Whenever the vehicle is sitting idle and the contact would attempt to accelerate, the two front wheels would begin to spin out without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 2,500.

Filed Mar 1, 2010 · Acceleration · 1,000 miles · LA

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. The contact stated that on at least four occasions, the vehicle suddenly accelerated when the driver would depress the pedal gently after a stop. The vehicle also accelerated when the vehicle was shifted into reverse. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership but the dealer could not find what the cause for the failure was. He called the manufacturer and the representative instructed him to take the vehicle to the dealership. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 7,000. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.