| Issue ID | 777815 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10320417 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 14/03/10 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BENNINGTON, NE |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B45UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 15 |
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