2004 Toyota Matrix: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Aug 6, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 149,280 miles · VA · crash

I was backing down my driveway when my car suddenly accelerated-the brakes and steering also went out-I crashed into a bank on one side of the road, then the car swung around and I ended up suspended over a ditch. I was finally able to switch gears and turn the car off

Filed Apr 24, 2015 · Acceleration · 108,800 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 toyota matrix. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle accelerated on its own. As a result, the contact crashed into two parked vehicles. A police report was filed. The driver sustained multiple bruises, a fractured rib, and pacemaker replacement that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,800.

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 34,200 miles · MA

I was leaving a parking lot on an incline when the car accelerated without stepping on gas pedal. I applied significant pressure to the brakes and immediately put car in neutral. The car returned to normal operation. This is the third incident of this type.

Filed Jan 4, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 32,500 miles · MA

I was leaving a supermarket parking lot on an incline. The speed was approximately less than 2 MPH. The vehicle suddenly revved loudly, attempting to lunge forward. I immediately applied brakes with substantial force, barely stopping the vehicle. I then put the car in neutral. The engine returned to normal rpms. I placed the car in drive without problem, returning home.

Filed Aug 12, 2013 · Acceleration · 101,769 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

During daylight on the above date, as I made a turn from small parking lot into a parking space, car suddenly accelerated and crashed into concrete building. As it was accelerating, that split second, I checked my foot to make sure it was on the brake, and not gas. I pressed hard on it, to no avail. It did not respond. It was totaled by insurance company. I had minor injuries: bruised left chest and shoulder. Following day, a mild stiff neck. All of physical ailments gone, except mild sore neck, in 3 days. Note; I put speed at approximate speed in parking lot before acceleration occurred.

Filed Apr 2, 2012 · Acceleration · 54,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns 2004 toyota matrix. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle accelerated on its own and the speed increased to approximately 50 MPH. The contact shifted into neutral gear and then; the vehicle began to operate normally. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 54,000.

Filed Mar 9, 2010 · Acceleration · 200 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota matrix. He stated that while the vehicle was at a stop sign with his foot on the brakes, it surged forward . He would had to apply pressure to the brakes to stop the vehicle . The vehicle was taken in to the dealer where they stated that they could not duplicate the problem and not to worry about it. There have been no repairs made to the vehicle. The vehicle had begun to surge every since the vehicle was purchased. The failure mileage was 200 and current mileage was 100000. Updated 05/10/10

Filed Apr 5, 2005 · Acceleration · 16,000 miles · VA

My 2004 toyota matrix has expereinced sudden acceleration while my foot was on the brake several times since I have purchased it; I have always been able to stop the car from moving forward by further depressing the brake. But on saturday march 26 while at a stop sign, the sudden acceleration happened again and I was unable to immediately stop my car from lurching forward. It moved several inces into oncoming (perpendicular) traffic before I finally threw it into park and pulled the emergency brake to stop it. No accident occurred but it came close, and I had my toddler in the back seat, so I consider this a serious matter. I took it to my dealership (ourisman toyota in chantilly, va) that monday, and they kept it for two days. They ran all diagnostic tests possible and found no problem. Nothing was fixed because no test showed a problem but I am scared to drive my car -- the sudden acceleration happens only randomly and cannot be predicted. I drive with only one foot so this is not a case of two-footed driving and accidentaally stepping on the accelerator. In each case my foot was off the accelerator and on the brake.