2008 Toyota Corolla Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 53
- 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 53 stored complaint records:
- 30 indicate a crash
- 10 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- foot brake · 8 records
- suddenly accelerated · 7 records
- cruise control · 7 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- parking spot · 6 records
- unintended acceleration · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
My corolla's accelerator sticks from time to time. The recall for this problem was for 2009 and later model years but still affects the 2008 model. Toyota will not take any action short of charging to fix this issue even though deaths have been reported for this problem.
ODI 10863169
Vehicle Speed Control
2008 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden unintended acceleration. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle side swiped another vehicle. The consumer requested the to be reimbursed. *js
Crash reported
ODI 10954754
Vehicle Speed Control
Was pulling into a parking place to go shopping around 1 pm. It was clear and sunny at the time of accident. There was a speed bump right before the parking spot so the car was going slow and as i pulled into the parking the spot the car suddenly accelerated causing us to hit a brick wall. I was turning left into the parking spot. Car was damaged to the front end and the wall to the strip center. My mom was 89 years…
Crash reported
ODI 10692871
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Upon starting my car, on this particular morning, i noticed a revving sound. It didn't sound like anything normally related to start-up, but i assumed that maybe it was a momentary glitch. I switched the car into reverse and the revving sound increased. It sounded as if someone had floored the accelerator. (i was later asked how many mph. To me, it sounded as though i were going about 50 mph.) while in reverse, and…
ODI 10638254
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle surged forward independently. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a church gate. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
Crash reported
ODI 10640561
Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving in the country with my daughter. I was driving slow because i had never driven that road before and there was a speed limit 30 and the 45 mph. There was a stop sign where i needed to turn right. I started slowing down but the car would complete the stop. So, i turned right and the car suddenly accelerated and got out of control. It was accelerating and moving left and right like crazy. I tried to hold…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10599193
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle suddenly surged forward. The contact indicated that the brakes were depressed to stop the vehicle from accelerating forward while the engine erroneously continued to operate. The vehicle was taken to a the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the defect. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10587140
Air Bags · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My wife was pulling into a parking spot in front of a bagel shop and the car just lost control accelerating , not stopping until it crashed into a pillar. Causing extreme damage to the car. *js
Crash reported
ODI 10579722
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Accelerator stuck "on" after car started and would not disengage. Owner/driver could not avoid striking other vehicles. Owner/driver is assisted by [xxx]attorney at law [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr... Updated 03/19/15*bf *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10572873
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Since, i bought this car brand new it would make noise rattle like something was loose. Every time i would take the vehicle in they would keep it the whole day for days and i was without transportation. They refused to lend me a vehicle. And at the end stated there was nothing wrong. Making it look like i was hearing things. The 2nd issue is when i put in reverse for example i want to parallel park and put it in…
ODI 10519407
Vehicle Speed Control
I have been complaining since november 2012 to the toyota dealership about when driving vehicle feels like accelerator pedal gets stuck and vehicle keeps accelerating without foot on pedal. Every time i took it the gave me the run around about dirty gas line and charge for service not really needed. In february car broke town because of system throttle was replaced and still had same acceleration after 3 weeks from…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10509413
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I had my toyota corolla 08 serviced on 4/5/11 due to a recall for the engine control module. After the toyota dealer looked at they determined it did not need to be replaced according to "lot #7238" and on 8-21-2012 my wife was driving on the highway going 55 mph when all of the sudden the vehicle's electrical system just cut off. Luckily there were no cars in front of her at a distance and it started to slow down…
ODI 10473090
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the rpms increased and the vehicle lurched forward without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal with force and the brakes responded. The failure recurred on several occasions while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10808167
Vehicle Speed Control
Cruise control engaged while off. I typically use cruise control every day. When i attempted to use it on 7/27, the indicator light showed "on" but it would not engage when i tried to set the vehicle speed. I turned the cruise off and retried - again the control failed to engage. After 4 attempts i gave up and left the control off. A few minutes later the car accelerated on its own (on a slight uphill incline), hard…
ODI 10468910
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while attempting to activate the cruise control, the cruise control button and arm separated from the base due to defective material. The vehicle was taken to dealer, where the cruise control switch and arm were replaced. The manufacture took a complaint and offered to reimburse the repair cost. The failure and current mileages were 39,436. Sm.
ODI 10454724
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact was driving 55 mph with the cruise control activated. When the contact applied the brakes, the vehicle did not respond. The contact then veered off the road and pumped the brakes while releasing the clutch. The vehicle then became responsive. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,742 and the current…
ODI 10419992
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The contact crashed into another vehicle and came to a stop. The vehicle was towed to an auto shop for body repair. The contact was transported to the hospital via ambulance for treatment of chest contusions, a brain concussion and injuries to the spine. The manufacturer was made aware of…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10489344
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact was driving 25 mph when there was a sudden acceleration with the vehicle. As the brake was being depressed, the vehicle would not slow down and crashed head into a concrete wall. The contact sustained very serious injuries to the body and was transported to a trauma unit. The contact was the only occupant in the vehicle and was wearing her seat belt at the time…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10405579
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 2 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated to 15 mph without warning. The contact called the dealer who provided her with a 2010 model vehicle. The contact was awaiting an investigation from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages was approximately 57,750.
ODI 10369775
Vehicle Speed Control
On november 22, 2010 i was pulling into a parking space between two parked cars on the roof of a parking garage. The space was straight ahead of me and as i started to pull in and applied the brake, my 2008 toyota corolla accelerated to top speed causing me to crash into the concrete wall approximately 18.5 feet in front of me. The car jumped the concrete parking block and hit the 3ft. Concrete wall. My air bag…
Crash reported
ODI 10369073
Vehicle Speed Control
My wife was entering a perpendicular parking spot, she was approximately 10 to 15 feet from a retaining wall when all of a sudden our 2008 toyota corolla accelerated. Her foot was on the brake, bringing it slowly into the parking spot, and to a stop. The car all of a sudden accelerated and sounded like some one accelerating the car if it was in park. Our daughter and grandson's were in the car. The car hit the…
Crash reported
ODI 10371991
Vehicle Speed Control
This is an update to complaint # 10314227 i have had two more sua's. One was in may when i was parked at a fast food restaurant on a slight upward slant. The car was slightly warm. It was a dry, cool day. When i shifted into reverse and began to roll backward, i put my foot on the brake to pause to look for traffic. Then the motor began to race as if someone had floored the accelerator and was holding it there. As…
ODI 10336414
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle experienced an uncommanded acceleration. We were approaching the exit from the dental school parking and had to slow for another car waiting to turn. When the brake was applied the vehicle suddenly went into full acceleration causing us to swipe the waiting car and forcing extreme evasive action. Situation was witnessed by traffic officer directing traffic. Vehicle was taken to body shop where it was…
Crash reported
ODI 10356866
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
While applying brake, car suddenly surged forward (hard acceleration). Minor accident ensued, several police officers observed accident. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10330026
Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
My toyota corolla ce sedan automatic, yr: 2008. Mileage 69938. Warranty is out. 04/25/10 while my car was parked i started engine, gas pedal did not accelerate., engine had low tone & slowly went off. I tried 4-5 times, pressing on gas pedal while engine was on, same result. Finally. I started engine, without depressing gas pedal, i backed up, then, i put gear in drive & moved the car forward, after abt 2 minutes i…
ODI 10329020