2005 Toyota Corolla Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 65
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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 65 stored complaint records:
- 36 indicate a crash
- 13 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- suddenly accelerated · 15 records
- police report · 12 records
- report filed · 12 records
- applied brakes · 10 records
- parking space · 9 records
- accelerator pedal · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 22 |
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Pulling into a assigned parking place. Car started to race, jumped over cement barrier, onto road, then onto a grassy area, able to steer away from public bench, tree, under carriage caught bottom of light pole, tire went flat, car slowed down and i was able to drive back to parking area. Approx $1800. Damages to bumper, right front fender, tire replaced. Toyota has not seen car yet. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10325168
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated while depressing the brakes from 5 mph, there was an unusual increase in engine rpms. The vehicle began to abnormally accelerate until the contact placed the vehicle into neutral and shut off the engine. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic who advised there could be a linkage defect in the accelerator pedal. The contact removed the…
ODI 10330079
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving at 10mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated hitting a telephone pole tearing down two fences and a garage. The vehicle was totalled but there were no injuries. A police report was filed and is available if needed. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company. The toyota manufacturer was called and a claim was filed. The contact was advised that a…
Crash reported
ODI 10319896
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph into a parking space. When he took his foot off of the accelerator pedal and placed it on the brakes the vehicle accelerated. The contact shifted the vehicle into park and the vehicle stopped accelerating. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the vin was not a part of nhtsa recall #10v017000 vehicle…
ODI 10318731
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving from santa maria to my job in lompoc california when my accelerator jumped and speeded up to 85mph i applied my brakes but nothing seems to work i lost control of my vehicle and i started spinning and right before the car was about to go off the freeway i managed to get control of the car back and come to a stop, i was terrified i thought i was going to die. It was upsetting to see how my accelerator…
1 injury
ODI 10318322
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While traveling at a speed of 5 mph and attempting to park the vehicle, suddenly it accelerated without warning. The brakes were applied but would not engage causing the contact to crash into a light pole. The passenger suffered injuries to her back. A police report was filed for the incident. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired. The vin was not available.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10320770
Air Bags · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
My husband bought my 2005 corolla as a wedding gift. It was slightly used but bought from one of the best toyota dealerships in our town. It had approx. 18000 miles when i got t in feb of 2007. It was very basic and a standard. The shifting/clutch never seemed right from the start but i learned how to deal with it. In feb of 2010, i was leaving work and was a few miles from home. I had never in my many years of…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10508714
Vehicle Speed Control
On december 24, 2009. My 2005 toyota corolla accelerated full throttle on its own. I quickly put the vehicle in neutral and turned the ignition off. I called the toyota dealer where the vehicle was purchased and they told me to remove the floor mat. I told them the gas pedal was about 3-4 inches away from the floormat. Next i called aaa and had the corolla towed to the dealer. I received a call from the dealer and…
ODI 10321038
Vehicle Speed Control
My car was not accelerating correctly. The car wouldn't accelerate smoothly, it took time to accelerate and then it would buck forward. The check engine light came on several days later. I check to make sure the fuel cap was on correctly and could find no other reason the engine light was on. I contacted the dealership i purchased the car from and they told me it was not a safety issue, but there was a technical…
ODI 10323917
Vehicle Speed Control
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) complaint about an accident on september 12, 2009 i was driving on old hwy 75 between salix and sloan in iowa at about 6-7 pm on september 12, 2009. My car was a corolla 2005 ce [xxx] which has 4-cylinder and about 67,000 miles on it. As i was driving on old hwy 75, i experienced a sudden acceleration, the car lurched and…
Crash reported · 5 injuries
ODI 10314808
Vehicle Speed Control
I hit brakes at a stop light & the car accelerated, hit the car in front me & pushed it through an intersection. The second time i didn't hit anything, but when i braked it again accelerated. *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10303223
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla le. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the vehicle decelerated to 5 mph without warning. There accelerator pedal was applied continuously. The contact pulled into the right lane and continued to travel. Additionally, the check engine warning indicator remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The…
ODI 10321081
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. When the contact slightly depressed the accelerator pedal at 1 mph, the vehicle surged forward and crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries. He is in the process of having the vehicle inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 19,652. Updated 07/14/09 *bf updated 07/15/09.*jb
Crash reported
ODI 10269040
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving at speeds of 30 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The contact applied the brakes although the vehicle did not decrease in speed. After pressing the brakes repeatedly the vehicle finally came to a halt. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the abnormal sudden acceleration but the manufacturer did not attempt to remedy the vehicle. The…
ODI 10318061
Vehicle Speed Control
On 4/27/09, my 2005 corolla was towed to carson toyota. Because while driving on the freeway at 70mph i was unable to accelerate, vehicle went into idle mode. The toyota dealer said it was a defective 02 sensor. On 2/25/2010 my corolla was returned to carson toyota again for the same problem, this time my wife experienced the problem while driving on the city streets. Toyota said they could not find the problem. *tr
ODI 10316548
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving at speeds of 5 mph and attempting to pull into a parking space, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warning. The driver was unable to stop the unintended acceleration and proceeded to crash into a building. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where unknown repairs were made to the vehicle. The dealer did not provide a reason as to why the failure…
Crash reported
ODI 10321577
Labels · Vehicle Speed Control
I got a toyota corolla '95. Everytime i release the gas pedal, it will make a jerk motion. The maintenance indicator light is on. I went to meineke this afternoon and paid 80 for the diagnostic check. Luckily, the service tech is honest and told me about the engine control module. I will call the rodland toyota here in everett wa where i also bought the car in 2005. *tr
ODI 10326701
Vehicle Speed Control
High acceleration of motor. Throttle is not running as it should. Continues to run between two to one & half rpms constantly. Took to dealer last year re problem was informed that it was because of carpet was under pedal. This was true as my carpet has fasteners which hold carpet in place. Having read and reviewed toyota site, it confirmed that the problem is in the throttle. Dealer states not part of recall. Advise…
ODI 10308986
Vehicle Speed Control
I too had unexpected trouble in 2009 with my 2005 toyota corolla ce. I was wearing unusually wide work work boots, and when i put the car into gear, i somehow managed to push the brake and gas pedals together. The harder i pushed, the more the engine raced, but the brakes were stronger. I was lucky, with a vehicle right in front of me in a parking lot. In canada, it is normal to wear even bigger, wider snow boots in…
ODI 10313681
Vehicle Speed Control
2005 toyota corolla. Consumer states unintended acceleration caused an accident. *tgw the consumer stated when she put her foot on the brake and put the gear in reverse, the vehicle suddenly accelerated as it lunged backwards and her head and passengers head jerked backwards. Consequently, the vehicle crashed into an auto stopper. The consumer then put the gear in drive and the vehicle accelerated again lunging…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10356492
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact shifted into reverse and the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact was unable to stop the unintended acceleration and proceeded to crash into a nearby pole. The contact then shifted into drive and the vehicle then rapidly accelerated a second time. The vehicle then crashed into a tree. The contact and the passenger sustained minor injuries as a result. A…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10346881
Vehicle Speed Control
I was parking my 05 corolla in my private parking space, facing a sidewall of the apartment building in which i reside. The parking space also faces a narrow sidewalk and an equally narrow garden space alongside the building. I drove in slowly, when i was suddenly airborne and managed to turn the car to my right in order to avoid smashing into the building, the car moved along in the only space possible, leaving…
Crash reported
ODI 10303685
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that her vehicle accelerated suddenly on an intermittent basis. The engine would rev up when the issue occurred. She stated that the issue seemed to surface when shifting (the vehicle has a manual transmission). She noted that the problem would occur and disappear on its own. She took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that they could find…
ODI 10305124
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and if there was no traffic she allowed the vehicle to continue accelerating until she was able to gain control of it. She also experienced sudden acceleration while driving into a driveway, but when she applied the brakes the vehicle stopped. She did not take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10314131
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The driver stated that 2 years ago in december 2008 she was involved in a crash. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The dealer stated that there were no related recalls. The contact was driving 70 mph when a vehicle changed lanes in front of her which forced her to apply extreme pressure to the brakes and her accelerator pedal at the same time. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10318025