2006 Toyota Tacoma: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Mar 28, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 150,000 miles · NH · crash

Accelerated by itself. Unintended acceleration. My wife was driving our 2006 4x4 toyota tacoma on a 55mph road with or 3 year old and 1 year old children on march 2017 at around 12:00 noon, when she started to decelerate to turn onto side road she depressed the brakes but they didn't work, she pressed harder and there was no change; then the truck accelerated on its own while she still only applied the brake pedal, the brakes finally worked and she was able to navigate the turn, yet much too fast. Overt the next two miles to our house on a 35mph road, she stopped the truck fine (once at a stop sign, and once at our mailbox). However, as she pulled into our garage she stepped on the brake pedal and again the brakes did not work, and the truck again accelerated on its own and hit a tool cabinet which hit the garage wall. Thankfully she and the kids were ok. The truck has a push-bar on the front and that was pushed into the front bumper and grill, the tacoma's front bumper is concaved in the middle and the ends are broken from where the join the front fenders, the lower grill area also broke. I immediately called three different toyota dealerships to explain what had happened and ask if there was a recall. Two claimed to never have heard of this, and one of those told me to make sure a floor mat wasn't in the way (which it wasn't). One service advisor stated that this was similar symptoms to a national recall that had been issued for other toyota models, but not our tacoma was not one of those. I took to the internet and instantly found thousands of similar complaints by tacoma owners, and even verbiage that nhsta has had thousands, maybe tens of thousands, of similar complaints for this generation tacoma. I tested the truck later in the day and it worked as it should, however it's clear that toyota, and this tacoma, have unintended acceleration issues

Filed May 6, 2016 · 52,581 miles · VA

Vehicle experienced unintended acceleration while attempting to park in front of residence. The break system will not stop the vehicle...only turning off the ignition will stop it. This is the fourth such incident with this vehicle. The federal safety agency odi number 10253526 was filed on 01/01/2009 when property damage occured; the federal safety agency odi number 10284909 was filed on 09/22/2009. Following these incidences, the vehicle was inspected by a toyota regional representative. The dealership assured us that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Really??

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Acceleration, Body · TN

Cpsc: toyota tacoma: consumer stated he experienced sudden acceleration, as well as frame corrosion, that allowed for the rack and pinion to wear and loosen prematurely. *ss the consumer stated as a result, he experienced greater steering effort, reduced vehicle self-centering and noise in the front suspension.

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 110,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle and make contact with a guard rail before crashing into a brick wall. During the incident, the vehicle sustained significant damage to the front end but the air bags did not deploy. The driver suffered an injury to the left eye. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Jun 4, 2013 · Acceleration · NC · crash

Letter submitting a copy of letter he sent to the toyota claims department for reimbursement of repair expenses to the used 2006 toyota tacoma he recently purchased; vehicle was in crash previous owner ignored two recalls on vehicle *tgw the consumer stated when he applied the brake, to stop a traffic light, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the rear of a vehicle, that was already sitting at the light.

Filed Mar 10, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 89,000 miles · RI

As I was rolling down hill and applying the brakes, the truck suddenly accelerated. As I pressed the brakes harder the anti-lock brakes activated and the truck continued to move forward for a short distance, almost into on coming traffic, while the engine could be heard loud as if the gas peddle was being pushed although the brakes were being applied only. Scary! Uncontrollable forward movement and acceleration while braking.

Filed Jan 24, 2013 · Acceleration · 50,000 miles · AZ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that immediately after starting the vehicle and while secured in park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The contact mentioned that although the brakes were engaged the vehicle was able to accelerate to abnormally high speeds. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into three different cement embankments in a parking lot. The contact sustained injuries to his spine. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection of the acceleration failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 50,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2012 · Acceleration · 39,525 miles · RI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a gate although he had engaged the brakes. A police report was filed and the contact sustained bruising and a contusion to the chest. As a result, the contact was hospitalized to treat his injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 39,525. Updated 04/06/12*lj the consumer stated toyota inspected the vehicle on march 20, 2012, but has not made a decision. Repairs should be completed by april 4, 2012 updated 04/6/12

Filed Sep 6, 2011 · Acceleration · 67,000 miles · WI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while parking his foot became stuck between the accelerator pedal and the floor mat; as a result the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a pole. A police report was filed and the driver did not sustained any injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing nor was the manufacturer made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 67,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2011 · Acceleration · 3,000 miles · HI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH the vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 65 MPH. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by applying extreme pressure to the brake pedals. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The dealer was contacted and advised him that the floor mat may have caused the failure. The driver changed the floor mats to a flatter version. The failure continued to occur on an intermittent basis for three years. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000. Updated 9/13/11 *cn updated 2/17/12

Filed May 19, 2011 · Acceleration · 92,000 miles · 00 · crash

While driving my 2006 tacoma double cab 4x4 automatic with 4x4 engaged and travelling 10 MPH the truck suddenly lunged forward as the accelerator stuck causing the vehicle to crash into a building. I have no floormats and did not have my foot on the gas pedal. Dealer checked and said no problem could be found.

Filed Feb 28, 2011 · Acceleration · 54,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl - the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while pulling in into a parking lot the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle was stopped when it impacted a house. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted who stated that they would send someone to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 54,000. Pm