Toyota Corolla Accelerator Pedal Problems
- 74
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 10
- Years with records
- 2001–2012
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 74 stored complaint records:
- 16 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- accelerator pedal · 55 records
- speed control · 14 records
- control accelerator · 14 records
- suddenly accelerated · 12 records
- brake pedal · 11 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 39 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Accelerator Pedal · Horn
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate. In addition, the vehicles horn failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact…
ODI 10820224
Accelerator Pedal · Glass, Side/Rear
2012 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to gas pedal problem and window on driver's side. *smd the consumer stated there were streaks on the driver side window. Consumer's handwriting is illegible. *jb
ODI 10492741
Accelerator Pedal · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing the contact to crash into a pole, and then a parked vehicle. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure…
Crash reported
ODI 10491696
Accelerator Pedal · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated crashing into the back of a house. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle had been repaired under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 10v023000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). The vehicle was destroyed. No injuries were reported. The manufacturer was made aware of…
Crash reported
ODI 10479582
Accelerator Pedal · Vehicle Speed Control
2003 toyota corolla. Consumer states problems with vehicle accelerating. *tgw the consumer stated she was traveling at the posted speed limit, when the sign ahead indicated to reduce speed ahead. The consumer reduced her speed to the posted limit by pressing down on the brake. As she attempted to brake, the vehicle continued to increase in speed and a loud noise was present. The consumer stated she continued to…
ODI 10414271
Accelerator Pedal
2010 toyota corolla. Attorney writes on behalf of client who experienced sudden unintended acceleration *tgw the consumer removed his foot from the accelerator and applied both feet to the brake, and by using the emergency brake, he was able to put the vehicle into neutral and brought the vehicle to a safe stop. *jb
ODI 10385062
Accelerator Pedal · Engine And Engine Cooling · Torque Converter
2010 toyota corolla. Consumer states several concerns regarding this vehicle *tgw the consumer stated at times when applying the brake lightly, they grab abruptly. At times, when accelerating from a stop, he had no control over the amount acceleration delivered to the vehicle. The speed would increase more than desired. At speeds above 35 mph, when in overdrive, the engine speed would suddenly drop. The dealer…
ODI 10370008
Accelerator Pedal
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact was entering a parking space driving 1 mph when there was a loud, unusual noise. Immediately, the vehicle abnormally accelerated causing her to crash into a concrete post and hit a parked vehicle. A police report was available. The dealer was notified, but offered no assistance. The manufacturer advised that an investigator would inspect the vehicle and she…
Crash reported
ODI 10369494