72 of the
303 complaints about the 2005 Toyota Avalon are about the
throttle and cruise control — 24% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
47,900 miles.
F
72
Complaints
23
Crashes
0
Fires
9
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Vehicle Speed Control
5981.9%
Accelerator Pedal
811.1%
Cruise Control
45.6%
Linkages
11.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control across every Toyota Avalon year
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated while attempting to make a left turn, the accelerator pedal was depressed and became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.
NHTSA complaint #11618530 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesSan Antonio, TX
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The vehicle then returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V017000 (Vehicle Speed Control); the VIN was included, but the vehicle had already been repaired under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 170,000.
NHTSA complaint #11610549 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 175,000 milesLubbock, TXCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND WHILE TRYING TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLES, THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER 4 TIMES. NO INJURY OCCURRED. A POLICE REPORT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AN INDEPENDENT FACILITY BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VEHICLE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
NHTSA complaint #11220919 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 136,000 milesMount Airy, NCCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ON 10/25/18 I WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHEN MY GAS PEDAL HUNG AND LURCHED FORWARD WHILE I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A DOCTOR'S OFFICE. I HAD SLOWED DOWN TO PARK WHEN MY CAR JUMPED THE CURB AND HIT THE BUILDING HEAD ON. IT WAS 3:50 IN THE AFTERNOON AND A CLEAR VISIBILITY DAY. THE POLICE REPORT HAS MY SPEED AT ABOUT 20 MPH. MY AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, I DID HAVE MY SEATBELT ON. IT WAS STRAIGHT FRONT END DAMAGE TO MY CAR. AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT I AM SUFFERING FROM WHIPLASH AND POSSIBLE (TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY), ALSO NECK AND BACK PAIN. I BELIEVE THAT THE CAUSE OF THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE GAS PEDAL 'STICKING' AND AS A RESULT OF NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT CAUSING MORE MOTION ON MY HEAD, NECK, AND BACK.
NHTSA complaint #11164256 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 210,000 milesBillerica, MACrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I WAS BACKING INTO MY GARAGE AND SUDDENLY I COULD NOT CONTROL MY CAR. IT ACCELERATED AND I COULD NOT STOP IT. I HIT THE BRAKE AND CAR DIDNT STOP UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO MY REFRIGERATOR IN THE GARAGE. IT HAPPENED SO FAST, LIKE A BAD DREAM. I COULD NOT CONTROL MY CAR. I WAS ONLY GOING APPROX 5 MILES AND HOUR THEN IT ACCELERATED TO A GREAT SPEED I COULD NOT CONTROL OR STOP MY CAR.
NHTSA complaint #11073458 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Macon, GA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER (TOYOTA OF MCDONOUGH, 144 HWY 81, MCDONOUGH, GA 30253, (770) 824-3567) FOR A MANUFACTURER RECALL CONCERNING THE THROTTLE BODY AND THE DASHBOARD. TOYOTA OF MCDONOUGH SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE THROTTLE BODY RECALL, BUT WAS RELUCTANT TO PROVIDE THE REMEDY. IN ADDITION, THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO ORDER THE DASHBOARD, WHICH TOOK LONGER THAN 30 DAYS WITH NO FOLLOW-UP RESPONSE CONCERNING PART AVAILABILITY. THE CONTACT CALLED ANOTHER DEALER (BUTLER TOYOTA OF MACON, 4580 RIVERSIDE DR, MACON, GA 31210, (478) 476-1770) WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD ORDER THE DASHBOARD. BUTLER TOYOTA REPLACED THE PART, BUT THE CONTACT HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK BECAUSE THE PINS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE DASHBOARD WAS RATTLING A FEW DAYS AFTER THE REMEDY WAS PROVIDED FROM THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR THE DEALER TO SUPPLY THE PINS TO SECURE THE DASHBOARD IN PLACE TO BE STRUCTURALLY SOUND. THE CONTACT ALSO CALLED DCH TOYOTA OF TORRANCE (310-468-4000 OR 1-888-283-3134) AND WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER WHO SERVICED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE TWO RECALL REPAIR CONCERNS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11071908 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 121,500 milesSAN Diego, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,500.
NHTSA complaint #10716218 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cedar Rapids, IA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I HAD MULTIPLE INCIDENCES OF MY CAR SURGING IN MY TOYOTA AVALON. I WOULD PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP BUT WOULD SURGE FORWARD. AT FIRST THIS DIDN'T SCARE ME AND I GOT A LITTLE USED TO IT ACTUALLY SO THAT I THOUGHT I COULD HANDLE IT. BUT IT KEPT GETTING WORSE. I DROVE ON THE HIGHWAY BETWEEN IOWA CITY AND CEDAR RAPIDS A LOT. I WOULD ALWAYS USE CRUISE CONTROL. I WOULD SAY IT HAPPENED TO ME 10-15 TIMES ON THE HIGHWAY BETWEEN CEDAR RAPIDS AND IOWA CITY. I REMEMBER COMING VERY CLOSE TO REAR ENDING SOMEONE WHEN I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO EXIT BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T SLOW DOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10542748 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesHampton, VA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, SHE EXPERIENCED AN EXCESSIVE PULSATION IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) IN JUNE OF 2010. THE FAILURE RECURRED RECENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES. THERE WAS ALSO A DEFAULT WITH THE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. ...UPDATED 05/22/13 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REBUILT. UPDATED 06/14/2013
NHTSA complaint #10504375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 59,000 milesBluffton, SCCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 TOYOTA AVALON IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC DUE TO AN EARLIER ACCIDENT UP AHEAD. VEHICLE SPEED AT THE TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH. WITHOUT WARNING THE AVALON SURGED AHEAD AND RAPIDLY ACCELERATED. MY VEHICLE IMPACTED A TRUCK WHICH I HAD BEEN FOLLOWING FOR SOME TIME. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED AND I SUSTAINED NUMEROUS INJURIES. THE AVALON WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. IT'S UNBELIEVABLE HOW SO MUCH DAMAGE COULD HAVE RESULTED FROM SUCH A SLOW INITIAL SPEED AND THE SHORT DISTANCE I TRAVELED. MILEAGE AT THE TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 59,000 AND I HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS NEW WITHOUT ANY PREVIOUS INCIDENTS. NUMEROUS RECALLS INVOLVING ACCELERATION AND BRAKING WITH THE AVALON HAD ALREADY BEEN COMPLETED BY OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #10451196 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesLewisburg, PACrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH THROUGH A FENCE AND UNDERNEATH A PARKED CONSTRUCTION TRACTOR TRAILER. VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO MOVE THE PARKED CONSTRUCTION TRAILER SEVERAL INCHES, SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD OF THE VEHICLE, AND REQUIRED EXTENSIVE REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE OF APPROXIMATELY $6,000. AUBREY ALEXANDER TOYOTA OF SELINSGROVE, PA PERFORMED THE "UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION RECALL" OF THIS VEHICLE IN MARCH 2010. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW IN 2005 AND PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT WE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANY UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION.
NHTSA complaint #10423269 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesLancaster, OH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD TO 70 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXAMINED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10417947 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesAnnapolis, MDCrash2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING 3 MPH FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO TWO PARKED VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN SHIFTED INTO DRIVE YET THE VEHICLE THEN ACCELERATED FORWARD BEFORE CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND A LIGHT POLE. BOTH OF THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES AND BRUISES TO THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND DEEMED AS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT JUST PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL) BUT COULD NOT CONFIRM IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AS THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
NHTSA complaint #10402397 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,000 milesCorona, CACrash2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60-65 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED BUT TO NO AVAIL AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT HE WOULD CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND EXITED AN OFF RAMP WHERE HE CRASHED IN AN OPEN FIELD WHERE THE VEHICLE WENT AIRBORNE AND ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES. BEFORE COMING TO REST RIGHT SIDE UP. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INTERNAL INJURIES AND A FRACTURE TO BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT RIBS. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIBS AND VERTEBRA. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD NEVER EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE CRASH. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ACCELERATOR MODIFICATION WAS PERFORMED BY THE DEALER IN APRIL 2010. UPDATED EVOQ 06/15/11.
NHTSA complaint #10395179 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesST. Louis, MOCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL BODY SHOP AND DECLARED AS DESTROYED. PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT NO MECHANICAL FAILURE WERE LOCATED WITHIN THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #10390608 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,000 milesNaples, FLCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND IN REVERSE OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AS HARD AS SHE COULD BUT THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T STOP. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE POLICE WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY ARE WAITING FOR AN INSPECTOR TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 48,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10390201 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 61,000 milesLasalle, IL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO PARK. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 09V388000 AND 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL). THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE RECALL REMEDY WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERNS WITH THE POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 61,000.
NHTSA complaint #10355298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 114,000 milesHonea Path, SC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL). FOLLOWING REPAIRS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXHIBIT SIGNS OF POTENTIAL STALLING BEFORE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATING. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS WERE NOT PROPERLY FIRING. THE SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE DEALER THEN ADVISED REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION. THE FAILURE WAS NOT AS CONSTANT AS BEFORE HOWEVER; SPORADICALLY THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT SIGNS OF HESITATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PRIOR TO RECALL REPAIRS, THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS NORMAL. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #10352146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 39,000 milesFreeport, MECrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE TRAVELING AT 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A NEARBY TREE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.
NHTSA complaint #10345365 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 49,000 milesFreeport, MECrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER A PARKING SPACE AT APPROXIMATELY 2MPH. WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNTIL INDEPENDENTLY STOPPING. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER KNEES. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED TOYOTA DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED TWO WEEKS FOLLOWING THE CRASH. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE RESULTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR 30-45 DAYS. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING THE RESULTS OF THE INSPECTION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 49,000.
NHTSA complaint #10345376 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 18,009 milesTievose, PACrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WENT OVER A CURB AND HIT A CONCRETE TRASH CAN. THERE WAS FRONT END DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE BUT NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT CALLED AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST HIM IF HE DID NOT FILE A CLAIM WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 18,009.
NHTSA complaint #10329896 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,502 milesTallahasse, FL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT NOTICED A SUDDEN INCREASE IN SPEED WHEN STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE ACCELERATION SEEMED TO OCCUR AT A LOW SPEEDS AND ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE REPAIR FOR RECALL 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL) WAS PERFORMED BUT THE FAILURE STILL OCCURRED. THE CONTACT CALLED BOTH THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WHO BOTH STATED THAT BECAUSE THE SURGES WERE OCCURRING AT LOW SPEEDS, NO FURTHER REPAIRS WERE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,502.
NHTSA complaint #10322606 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Menlo Park, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2005 TOYOTA AVALON - SENT CAR IN ON THURS, MAR 11TH FOR FIXES PER RECALL ON ACCELERATOR AND FLOOR MAT. THE NEXT DAY AFTER THE FIX HAD BEEN COMPLETED, WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AFTER RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR WAS FIXED AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN REDWOOD CITY, CA.
NHTSA complaint #10320735 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bennington, NE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I HAVE A TOYOTA AVALON (2005) THAT HAS BEEN IN TO TOYOTA FOR ALL THE RECALLS (FLOORMAT, ACCELERATOR). ON MARCH 14, 2010 I WAS LEAVING A PARKING LOT WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED AND I COULD NOT STOP IT EVEN BY PUTTING 2 FEET ON THE BRAKE. I STEERED THE CAR OVER TOWARDS THE CURB, JUMPED IT AND PUSHED THE IGNITION BUTTON WHILE BOTH FEET WERE ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR THEN STOPPED. I WAITED ABOUT 10 MINUTES THEN DROVE SLOWLY AND APPREHENSIVELY HOME. I CALLED THE DEALER FIRST THING MONDAY MORNING AND WAS UNABLE TO GET THE CAR INTO THE SHOP UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING. THE CAR REMAINS AT THE DEALER'S AS THEY ARE STILL TRYING TO RECREATE WHAT HAPPENED. I WAS TOLD THEY WERE TALKING TO KANSAS CITY AND CALIFORNIA. MY FEAR IS THAT NOTHING WILL BE FOUND, THEY CANNOT ASSURE ME THIS WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN. I AM VERY APPREHENSIVE AS I AWAIT THE OUTCOME. DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE?
NHTSA complaint #10320417 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesPleasant, CACrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, PROCEEDING TO MAKE A TURN. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY AND CRASHED INTO A LARGE BUSH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT A MANUFACTURER INSPECTION WAS REQUIRED BEFORE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD POSSIBLY TAKE MONTHS. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF BEING WITHOUT A VEHICLE FOR SUCH A LENGTHY PERIOD AND UNCERTAINTY OF THE SERVICE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 55,000.
NHTSA complaint #10320171 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,931 milesBelgrade, MT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
RE: 2005 TOYOTA AVALON// 11/22/05 WE WERE ENTERING THE FREEWAY AND OUR VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE// BOTH FEET ON BRAKE// ACCELERATED TO APPROX 85 MPH// PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL///THE CAR REVVED TO 8000 RPM'S// HEARD A POP AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. WE DROVE IMMEDIATELY TO NEAREST TOYOTA DEALER AND HAVE ALL OF THIS DOCUMENTED.
NHTSA complaint #10319569 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,000 milesChatham, IL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER TO BE SERVICED PER THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE TIME TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ALLOWED THE VEHICLE SLOW DOWN ON ITS OWN. A DIFFERENT DRIVER EXPERIENCED THE IDENTICAL FAILURE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48103.
NHTSA complaint #10317950 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 47,800 milesBaltimore, MDCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WE PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. SINCE 2007. WE COMPLAINED OF ERRATIC ACCELERATION AND DOWNSHIFTING PROBLEMS. WE ALSO REPORTED ELECTRICAL ISSUES INVOLVING THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS BLINKING ON AND OFF. EACH RESPONSE WAS YOUR CAR PASSED ALL OF OUR DIAGNOSTIC TESTS'. LAST YEAR, WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, OUR CAR SURGED FORWARD HITTING A VEHICLE. LUCKILY, NO ONE WAS HURT. ON JANUARY 25, 2010, WHILE ACCELERATING ON A BRIDGE INCLINE, THE CAR DID NOT SLOW WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS RELEASED. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND STEERED OFF THE ROAD HITTING A CURB. I CONTACTED OUR LOCAL DEALER. AFTER PERFORMING DIAGNOSTIC TESTS, WE WERE INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS FINE. THE SURGING COULD NOT BE EXPLAINED. WHEN ASKED IF THE CAR HAD THE CTS GAS PEDAL, THE SERVICE MANAGER WASN'T SURE. AFTER CHECKING, HE CONFIRMED IT DID HAVE THE RECALLED PEDAL. WE EXPRESSED CONCERN ABOUT DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE MANAGER ASSURED US THEY FOUND NO PROBLEMS AND SAID THE TWO INCIDENTS WERE NOT RELATED TO THE FAULTY GAS PEDAL BECAUSE THEY TOOK PLACE TOO FAR APART. AFTER CONTACTING TOYOTA CORPORATE (REPEATEDLY) WE FINALLY HAD THE 'PEDAL FIX' TAKEN CARE OF YESTERDAY. FROM THE START, WE FELT THE DEALER IGNORED US. . ONE EMPLOYEE TOLD US 'IF IT IS RELATED TO THE GAS PEDAL, IT WILL BE THE FIRST COMPLAINT ON THE EAST COAST.' WE HAVE OWNED TOYOTAS FOR OVER 25 YEARS. WE FULLY UNDERSTAND RECALLS. IT IS DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND DOWNPLAYING THE CONCERNS OF CUSTOMERS. TRUTHFULLY, WE FEEL NO SAFER AFTER THE NEW PART WAS INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT SEEM AS IF IT WILL TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM ANY MORE THAN THE FLOOR MAT RECALL. WE ALSO CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (DASHBOARD LIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF).
NHTSA complaint #10318193 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Staten Island, NYCrash1 killed
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ON 1/17/2009 MY MOTHERS CAR LEFT THE PAVED ROADWAY AT APPROX. 70 MPH AND STRUCK A BRICK WALL. NO SKID MARKS WERE PRESENT AT THE TIME AND WE NOW BELIEVE THAT THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND CAUSED THE CRASH AND SUBSEQUENT DEATH OF MY MOTHER. UPDATED 03/14/10 *BF UPDATED 05/10/10*JB UPDATED 9/29/11
NHTSA complaint #10317651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 124,000 milesSalisbury, NC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENCES OF UNINTENDED AND SUDDEN INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). ACCELERATION WITH MY 2005 TOYOTA AVALON [XXX] . ONE RESULTED INTO ME CRASHING INTO THE GARAGE. I HAVE FORMALLY WRITTEN TO JAMES LENTZ AND AKIO TOYODA AND I HAVE HAD MY CAR INSPECTED BY HERB WILKIE FROM TOYOTA. I NO LONGER FEEL THAT THIS CAR IS SAFE TO DRIVE...
NHTSA complaint #10317691 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.