| Issue ID | 769183 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10313404 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/06/08 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 1) while driving approx 30 mph experienced unintended acceleration. I was able to take control and stop vehicle 2) upon entering highway felt like car shut off, then accelerated by itself. Service advisor tried to tell us it happened because there are two different drivers using the car. Finally a technician came in and told the service advisor that there was a service bulletin to correct such problems. The correction was "performed ecm recalibration to improve shifting". I didn't know to report it at the time, but i think our problem should be counted. The dealer downplayed our complaint saying it was how we were driving the car, and that the car couldn't tell which of us was driving. That is the most ridiculous thing i have heard. To date, we still have not received a recall notice on the gas pedal. We did receive one on the mats which we checked and were okay. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST HILLS,, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B57UXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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