| Issue ID | 1048841 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10573524 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 03/03/14 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I had started driving and all of a sudden the vehicle accelerated. I applied brakes and had difficulty stopping it. I took the vehicle to a toyota dealership and they could not find the cause of the acceleration. They suggested to call toyota corporation and provided me with a 800 number. I told the rep of the problem and she informed me that the acceleration problem was resolved and new mats were issued to the customers. I acknowledged that the vehicle in 2010 was checked by toyota and issued mats. I have not had any problems after that time but in march 2014, the acceleration started again. She said the issue is resolved and settled. I am concerned whether the acceleration problem was not what toyota pinpointed and told us the problem was resolved. Why is this problem occurring after 4 years? What steps can be taken to ensure safety in driving this vehicle? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TERRYTOWN, LA |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B66UXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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