Issue ID | 778250 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10320734 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | COROLLA |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 11/05/07 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Our 2003 toyota corolla has twice mysteriously accelerated. First in '07 causing extensive damage to auto and property. Dealer didn't take seriously and claimed driver error that he had foot on accelerator instead of brake. Car was repaired and returned. On 1/11/10 it accelerated a second time while i was going downhill with foot on brake. Stopped car by throwing into neutral. Toyota was notified and given case number [xxx] . Dealer checked car on 1/15/10 and could not duplicate problem. Have documentation but are unable to contact toyota for follow-up. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WHEELING, WV |
VIN pattern | JTDBR32E230XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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Date of purchase | 21/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 1 |
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