2005 Toyota Sienna: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Aug 14, 2017 · Acceleration · 198,000 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

Husband pulled into parking spot in front of a store, he was completely stopped in the spot and before he could put in park it suddenly accelerated full rev, hopped the curb and hit the building. While up against the building it was still in full rev. Finally it stopped and he backed it back over the curb. Van went about three feet into the building. Tire on front passenger side was flattened. Van has been totaled. Thank god no one was in front of our van.

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Brakes · 30 miles · MA

Approaching full stop realized that although braking car was not slowing. Brake again and again then car felt as if coasting in free fall then shot forward like an air plane taking off. Kept slamming on brake; suddenly car stopped moving forward - no huge jerk/lurch as one might expect from sudden stop just......stopped. Continued to drive home. A few times I pressed accelerator and then brake to compare to "event" and am convinced I was braking the entire time of the "event". I am trained movement specialist and know my foot was on brake not accelerator. Towed car to dealer today. Toyota can't find anything wrong with car and suggested I had been stepping on accelerator.

Filed Oct 15, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 106,000 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

On monday, oct. 13, 2014, I was slowly backing out of my driveway when my 2005 toyota sienna van suddenly accelerated rapidly and uncontrollably. I tried to stop the van, but it sped backwards across the street in front of my house, ran over a curb, and crashed into a parked car. The car that my van struck pushed into another car which was also damaged. This was most frightening and upsetting, especially since I have learned that this type of malfunction has been reported many times to toyota. My van was totaled, the second car may have been totaled and the third car will need at least a new door. A woman who was in the third car is claiming to have been injured.

Filed Aug 15, 2014 · Acceleration · 79,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while at a stop sign attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to approximately 25 MPH. The vehicle failed to slow down or stop although the brake pedal was engaged. The contact stated that after turning the engine off and restarting it, the vehicle operated as normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted in reference to the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2014 · Brakes · CA

2005 toyota sienna. Consumer writes in regards to brake failure. *smd the consumer stated several weeks ago, he was turning around in the driveway, and when he pressed down with his right foot, the engine roared and the vehicle jumped forward until he applied more pressure to the brake pedal, at which point the vehicle stopped. The consumer realized the brake pedal could be depressed easily below the level of the gas pedal, hence the roar and surge. The consumer was informed brake pedals were no longer adjustable and when the mechanic checked the vehicle, the brake master cylinder was failing and accounted for the brakes not functioning properly at times.

Filed May 24, 2011 · Acceleration · NJ · crash

My wife had sudden acceleration issue with our 2005 toyota sienna le mini-van. When she was dropping our son outside our apartment complex at under 15 MPH, car magically accelerated and ended up hitting a tree. Front passenger was totally damaged and car is totaled. We had approx 65k miles on minivan.

Filed Feb 2, 2011 · Acceleration · CA · crash · 1 injury

2005 toyota sienna. Attorney writes on behalf of clients in regards to a collision due to unintended acceleration *tgw as the consumer was slowly attempting to park the vehicle, it suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated out of control. The vehicle hit a pole directly ahead, went airborne and landed on top of a parked vehicle and rolled to the side. The consumers left hand fingers were crushed causing injuries.

Filed Nov 12, 2010 · Acceleration · 42,000 miles · VA · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The vehicle was parked with the engine running. The contact engaged the brakes and the vehicle began to lunge forward and accelerated into a building. The building sustained moderate damages. The police were not called to the scene. There was no personal injury; and the vehicle's front bumper paint exhibited minor chipping. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to replicate the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2010 · Acceleration · 53,978 miles · CA

I had a sudden acceleration incident in my 2005 toyota sienna. I was making a slow u-turn in front of my home into a parking space by the curb on the far side of the street. The width of the street is such that even with the steering wheel turned fully to the left, the passenger tire rises up a driveway incline just before the car is 180 degrees around. As I usually do for this turn, I need to turn slightly more than 180 degrees, have the passenger tire come out of the driveway, then turn back to be parallel to the curb. I had slightly misjudged the turn this time, and realized that my passenger tire was going to have to drop an inch or two off the rising curb at the edge of the driveway. Because of this I am certain I had my foot on the brake pedal to keep my speed down. About 5 feet before the wheel was going to come off the curb, the car lurched forward, jumped the curb violently and fast, and continued my turn carrying me partly back into the street. I was very surprised, but brought the car to a stop quickly with the brake. The engine was no longer revving once I stopped. I estimate tat the acceleration lasted for not more than 2 seconds, possibly only 1 second. I reversed the car and then drove it forward into my intended parking space. After putting the shifter into p, I revved the engine and everything seemed fine. Fortunately, there was no accident and no damage I am aware of (although the passenger wheel did make a thump as it came over the curb).

Filed Jul 22, 2010 · Acceleration · 28,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact stated that when slowing down to make a turn or slowing down with the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would not respond and suddenly the vehicle lunged forward. The vehicle lunged forward then vehicle began function normally. The dealer stated that they could not duplicate the failure. The service manager also stated that there were no recalls or defect investigations related to the failure. The failure continued to occur intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 28,000. Updated 09/24/10. *lj updated 09/24/10

Filed Jul 6, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 114,000 miles · DC

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact turned the ignition off, and the gear selector was shifted into the park position. Suddenly, the vehicle lunged forward without warning. When pressure was applied to the brake pedal there was no power response. When the emergency brake was engaged, the vehicle came to a stop. The contact inspected the vehicle and detected that the gear shift cable had disengaged, possibly when encountering a bump in the road. The manufacturer and an authorized dealer were notified of the failure. In addition, the speedometer would display an inaccurate reading at various speeds. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 114,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 26, 2010 · Acceleration · IA

Letter from congressman loebsack's office on behalf of constituent re sudden acceleration of toyota sienna *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated while traveling with her husband and two children. The brakes did not stop the vehicle, nor did shifting the gear into neutral, park or reverse. The RPM needle went all the way to the right and there was a loud roar coming from the engine. The consumer pulled the key from ignition at about 75 MPH in the middle of rush hour traffic. The consumer stated the sudden acceleration occurred twice before. Toyota claimed the floor mats were the cause, however the consumer's husband checked the floor mats and they were not the problem. *jb updated 06/15/10.