| Issue ID | 746553 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10291452 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/06/09 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 toyota avalon limited. Defective laser cruise control. Note: vehicle has keyless ignition. When activated the unit would register obstructions that were not there or would not even recognize a vehicle directly in front. When the unit recognizes the object it starts to slow down, apply the brakes, and when the obstruction is far enough away it resumes speed. The problem is when it resumes speed. The accelerator is almost pushed to the floor and acceleration is rapid. The best way to disengage the system is from the control stalk on the steering column. I had this problem from the time i bought the vehicle in july of 2007. After two years of complaining to the dealer the unit was recognized as being defective and replaced in june 2009. The dealer claimed that he had not received any directive from toyota usa concerning a problem with the unit. With all the publicity that toyota is receiving concerning accelerator problems, i thought that in some cases the cause may be related to computer problem in addition to a 'jammed" or stuck accelerator. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29758 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MINERAL, VA |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B17UXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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