| Issue ID | 760235 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10304782 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/01/10 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have owned and driven a 2005 toyota avalon since may 20, 2005. Now it has about 35,000 miles on it. From time to time, estimated at seven or so instances, i noted a dramatic increase in engine rpm when applying the brakes. This happened only during brake application, not at other times. In each instance of unexpected acceleration, i was able to stop the car with a firm, steady application of pressure on the brake pedal. After the first recall for the floor mat, i removed the mat on the driver's side. I was skeptical that the mat was a problem because it is a heavy, oem, fitted mat which was anchored with two factory installed hooks on the floor. They engage the mat through eyelets near the mat's trailing edge. With the mat removed, i experienced another sudden acceleration incident in the garage of hartford hospital. It was close to a disaster but the application of heavy, steady pressure on the brake pedal stopped the car. I considered the possibility that the brake and accelerator pedals are configured or positioned so that both are activated at the same time. On close examination i concluded that was unlikely. I now conclude these failures have been caused by a defect in the electronic system in the car. I have reported this to ctdot. A representative(?) phoned to refer my correspondence to federal dot. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
| Number of Occurences | 7 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEWINGTON, CT |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B35UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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