2008 Toyota Tacoma acceleration problems

Filed May 4, 2020 · Acceleration, Electrical · 199,875 miles · GA

Runaway vehicle reported friday, 04/24/2020. Happened again friday 05/01/2020, and today 05/04/2020. Six times now I have reported. Friday and today I was backing out of driveway. Started up, had foot on brake, put in reverse, and throttle went wide open. Turned switch off, put in park, and started up. All ok.thought A/C compressor might have something to do with electronics, but A/C was off on 05/01/20. I have a electro / mechanics tech degree and have worked in appliance shop over 15 years. Worked in vehicle shops over 25 years. Currently school bus parts specialist for gwinnett boe. I know from internet this is a common problem that nobody wants to fix. I have written to senator, congressman, toyota corp america. They want to blame problem on floor mats. At times I did not have any mats in. Last two time I had weather tech custom fit hard plastic mats in vehicle. I can't sell as-is, as I do not want anyone to get killed in it.so as a tax paying american, I am stuck with what everyone knows is a very dangerous problem that has killed hundreds of people and no one cares. My wife has info on report from electronic engineer firm that won cases in court. I told her when I die in accident, file law suit against toyota and us government as they have been told about the problem. My truck went three years without doing this. Now has run away three times in one week! I could upload the report if needed, but you probably already have several copies.

Filed Feb 13, 2019 · Acceleration · 104,000 miles · PA

Truck unintentionally accelerates when braking

Filed Jul 20, 2016 · Acceleration · 102,000 miles · MO

My toyota tacoma will suddenly accelerate from a dead stop. I was stopped at a stop sign and the engine sped up; I had both feet on the brakes, back wheels spinning. I put it into neutral and it went back to normal. Another time I was backing into a parking space and it did it again, in reverse! Again, neutral stopped it. This has happened 3 times and I'm afraid I'm going to kill myself or someone else! No, I did not have a foot on the accelerator and the brake! This happens after I've had the cruise control on, then turned it off. And again, it happens from a dead stop. I have a complaint number from toyota. The dealer did diagnostics and couldn't find anything wrong. So toyota will do nothing. I am contacting you to make public what we are experiencing with my tacoma in case of a horrific accident. Toyota needs to stand behind what they sell. I have always maintained my truck; this is not due to my negligence. It is due to toyota's. I need my truck fixed before someone is hurt or killed by it.

Filed Feb 29, 2016 · Acceleration · 103,000 miles · GA

I have recently experienced 2 separate occurrences of sudden unintentional acceleration in my 2008 toyota tacoma. The first instance was on february 25, 2016 at approximately 12:50 p.m. I was slowing to stop at a major intersection behind a vehicle. In the last several feet prior to stopping, I began breaking with my foot until the car was within about 10 feet of stopping. Completely out of the blue, the rear wheels started spinning wildly and simultaneously my engine RPM increased tremendously. In order to keep from hitting the car in front of me, I stomped hard on the brake with two feet. When I realized I wasn't going to stop, I quickly shifted the gearshift into neutral. The RPM settled down and the tires stopped squealing. I then shifted to park until I composed myself. When the light turned green, I proceeded to shift back into drive and continued on to work without further trouble that day. The second instance was on february 26, 2016 at approximately 5:10 p.m. I was returning home from work and pulled into the driveway to park the truck. As I pulled toward the end of the driveway, I had slowly accelerated up the slightly inclined driveway, then slowly started to press on the brake pedal to stop. Just as I stepped on the brake to stop, the same thing occurred. My rear wheels started spinning wildly and the engine RPM shot up very high. I put both feet on the brake pedal to stop the truck from entering the back yard, but the tires were laying rubber on the driveway. I quickly shifted to neutral, then into park, and turned off the key. The truck has sat in the driveway since because I am scared to drive it. The truck was purchased for my son to drive after he received his license. Fortunately, I had not yet turned the keys over to him, as an inexperienced driver, he would have possibly been killed in an accident, or killed someone else.

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Acceleration · 152,000 miles · GA

Pulled into parking lot, turning right. Had foot on brake. Engine went to full throttle, rear tires spinning, jumped curb. Turned key off. All ok after re-starting. Have three witnesses. This is second time in less than 12 months. See 03/2015 complaint. Reported to toyota dealership in march 2015, at stone mountain, ga. They kept several days, ran test, and took pictures. They advised problem is now in the hands of toyota corporation in california." if they are willing to correct, I will hear from them." have not heard anything. This vehicle will eventually hurt or kill someone. I have done all I know to do. Toyota should install brake override system as requested 03/2015 from dealership. The consumer has since experienced sudden acceleration, for the third time. Updated 08/30/16.

Filed Nov 16, 2015 · Acceleration · 32,000 miles · NM · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to slow down and caused the contact to crash into two trees. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medial attention. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000. Updated 2/4/16 *cn

Filed Mar 18, 2015 · Acceleration · 30,000 miles · LA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while coming to a complete stop, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated independently. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v388000 (vehicle speed control). In 2015, the unexpected acceleration recurred. The dealer had an inspector diagnose the vehicle, who was unable to locate a problem. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 4/29/15*cn updated 11/10/2015

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Acceleration · PA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck. The contact's foot slipped off the accelerator pedal causing the vehicle to swerve left and crash into a guardrail. The contact did not disclose if a police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the vehicle functioned as designed. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v388000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Nov 24, 2014 · Acceleration · 95,300 miles · TN

My tacoma truck experienced an unintentional acceleration issue at an intersection stop sign. The truck went about 8 ft past the stop sign as I pushed hard on the brake. With the vehicle stopped the right rear tire continued to spin for a few seconds and left a black skid mark in the road. As quick as the incident started the truck returned to a normal idle. This was the last of 3 incidents: 1) april 20, 2013 2) nov. 1 2014 3) as stated above. Toyota claims there is nothing wrong with my truck.

Filed May 1, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 7,000 miles · CA · crash

Was coming to a stop at a stop light and the truck surge when the brakes were applied and hit the car in front of me. Truck surge two to three times after that. Toyota fix the surge issue and at the same time created another safety problem / defect. Now when I step on the gas petal to much or give the truck to much gas at one time the truck thinks it is surging and the truck will shut down . In the last couple month I have had three close call from this defect / problem. The technician at the toyota dealer ship (hilo hawaii) told me not to punch the gas or step on the gas to hard or the truck will shut down (he was right). I express my concern this was another safety issue, he replied this was toyota solution to the surge problem. I only drive my truck when needed and don't allow any passenger in fear of having another accident. Please help.