2009 Toyota Corolla
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 1,533 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Corolla model years with reports.
Of the 2009 reports, 194 involved a crash and 13 involved a fire. 118 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleOct 17, 2019
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Campaign 19V741000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 9, 2018
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, ES350, IS-F, GX460, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2009 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Lexus IS250, IS350, ES350, IS-F, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
Campaign 18V024000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 9, 2017
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2009 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Yaris HB, Scion xB, Pontiac Vibe, Lexus, ES350, IS250, IS350, and IS-F vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and IS350, 2007-2008 Lexus ES350, Toyota Yaris, Yaris HB, and 2008 Lexus IS-F and Scion xB vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), H0A (Toyota Zone C), GLG (Lexus Zone A), GLH (Lexus Zone B) and HLA (Lexus Zone C).
Campaign 17V006000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerJun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Campaign 16V396000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 23, 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).
Campaign 16V340000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, power window devices and controlsOct 22, 2015
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Campaign 15V689000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleApr 9, 2014
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.
Campaign 14V168000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, power window devices and controlsOct 10, 2012
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.
Campaign 12V491000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 10V036000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Campaign 10V035000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalJan 27, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, VENZA AND MATRIX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A CAMPAIGN OF 3.8 MILLION OTHER TOYOTA VEHICLES ANNOUNCED IN 2009 FOR THE SAME ISSUE (SEE 09V-388).
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
TOYOTA WILL MODIFY OR REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. FLOOR SURFACE MODIFICATIONS ARE ALSO BEING CONSIDERED AND WILL BE INCLUDED FOR ANY MODEL FOR WHICH IT IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE. INITIALLY, DEALERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO RESHAPE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR THE REPAIR. AS REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH THE SAME SHAPE AS THE MODIFIED PEDAL BECOME AVAILABLE, THEY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEALERS FOR THE REPAIR. CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE HAD THE PEDAL RESHAPE REMEDY COMPLETED WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE A NEW PEDAL IF THEY DESIRE, AFTER REPLACEMENT PEDALS BECOME AVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, TOYOTA WILL REPLACE ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT IN A SUBJECT VEHICLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MAT, FREE OF CHARGE. FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE THE PREVIOUS DESIGN ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT BUT DO NOT NEED OR WANT THE NEWLY DESIGNED ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT, TOYOTA WILL RECOVER THE PREVIOUS DESIGN ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT AND REIMBURSE ITS PRICE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MARCH 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 10V023000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalJan 21, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 10V017000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist, vacuumAug 27, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 SCION XD AND MY 2009-2010 COROLLA, AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L ENGINE AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WHEN DRIVING UNDER CERTAIN UNIQUE CONDITIONS IN EXTREMELY LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD SUCTION PORT FOR THE BRAKE VACUUM CAN BECOME BLOCKED DUE TO THE FREEZING OF CONDENSATION RESULTING FROM POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION.
THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR WHICH WILL RELOCATE THE BRAKE SYSTEM VACUUM PORT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 09V338000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: vehicle speed control
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Vehicle speed control, Feb 4, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH MERGING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, SHE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, IT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BECAME STUCK. AFTER THE ACCELERATOR RELEASED ITSELF SHE DROVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CONTACTED THE DEALER. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE AND INFORMED HER TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER SINCE THERE WERE NO RECALLS THAT INCLUDED HER VIN. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED HER THAT A REPRESENTATIVE WOULD CONTACT HER WITHIN A COUPLE OF HOURS. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR RELATED WARRANTIES ON HER VEHICLE. SHE RECEIVES A CALL BACK FROM THE MANUFACTURER WHO INFORMED HER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. . THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000. UPDATED 3/21/11 *CN THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE TRADED THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 05/09/11
Vehicle speed control, Jan 27, 2011, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES WITH MORE FORCE BUT THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PRIOR TO THE CRASH, SHE HAD PROBLEMS STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND EXPRESSED THEM WITH THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT SHE JUST NEEDED TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
Vehicle speed control, Jan 24, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE BUT THE RPMS INCREASED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL CONTINUOUSLY BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT STOP REVVING. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A RETURN CALL FROM THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Vehicle speed control, Dec 28, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REMAINED IN A DEPRESSED POSITION AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LODGE HIS FOOT UNDER THE PEDAL AND SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE FLOOR MAT THINKING IT WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE YET THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN TWO HOURS. THE CONTACT INQUIRED WITH THE DEALER IN REGARDS TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT NO SUCH RECALL EXISTED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE RECALL WAS A VOLUNTARY RECALL AND IT WOULD BE LEFT UP TO THE DEALER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS VERY UNSAFE AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPAIRED BY THE MANUFACTURER BEFORE SOMEONE WAS INJURED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,855.
Vehicle speed control, Dec 21, 2010
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY USING THE CRUISE CONTROL, WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 80 MPH. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET FOR 62 MPH. THE SAME SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED A SECOND TIME, BUT I STOPPED USING THE CRUISE CONTROL. BOTH TIMES, THE CAR SLOWED DOWN WHEN I TOUCHED THE BRAKE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGED AS EXPECTED. UPDATED 01/20/11 *BF
Vehicle speed control, Dec 7, 2010, crash
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 WOULD BE CONTACT ONCE THE INVESTIGATION WAS COMPLETE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL) PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000. UPDATED 3/8/11 *CN THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE TRADED THE VEHICLE.
Vehicle speed control, Nov 5, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK IN THE DEPRESSED POSITION FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE SECONDS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 64,000.
Vehicle speed control, Nov 2, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP SIGNAL, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN AND TRAVELED OVER A CURB INTO A UTILITY POLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A STORAGE FACILITY. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY INFORMED THAT AN ENGINEER WOULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
Vehicle speed control, Sep 14, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD ABNORMALLY ROLL FORWARD SECONDS AFTER STOPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,500.
Vehicle speed control, Sep 1, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA SPORT. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNINTENDED INCREASE OF ACCELERATION. THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL AT AN EXCESSIVELY HIGH SPEED RATE. THE VEHICLE TRAVELED UNCONTROLLABLY OFF OF THE ROAD INTO A CEMENT BARRIER. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED WHIPLASH INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNDER 20,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Jul 29, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA LE. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND DROVE OVER A CURB. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE YET THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR UNTIL HE HAD SOMEONE MANUALLY PUSH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 10/13/10*BF UPDATED 10/19/10
Vehicle speed control, Jul 24, 2010, crash
7-10-10 I WAS PARKING MY '09 TOYOTA COROLLA BEHIND A FORD ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AS I PRESSED THE BRAKE TO COME TO A STOP THE CAR BUCKED & THE ENGINE MADE A REVVING NOISE. MY CAR ACCELERATED INTO THE BACK OF THE FORD DAMAGING MY BUMPER AND THE FORD'S BACK BUMPER. 7-12 I CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY & REPORTED THE INCIDENT. THEY SENT OUT SOMEONE TO ASSESS THE DAMAGES & TOLD ME WHERE TO TAKE MY CAR TO GET IT FIXED. I WAS TOLD TO HAVE A TOYOTA CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN CHECK THE BRAKES & INSPECT WHAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THIS. I CALLED MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP & THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT LOOK AT THE CAR UNTIL THE END OF JULY. I DECIDED TO TAKE THE CAR TO GET REPAIRED FIRST & SEE IF THEY HAD A TOYOTA CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN THERE. I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T BUT WHILE THEY WAITED ON PARTS THEY WOULD TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. 7-14 THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THEY COULDN'T INSPECT THE BRAKES & I WOULD HAVE TO CALL THE TOYOTA 800 NUMBER & REPORT THE INCIDENT. 7-15 I CALLED TOYOTA & RELAYED THE INCIDENT. I WAS ASKED WHAT I WANTED TOYOTA TO DO ABOUT IT. I SAID I WANTED THEM TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS & FIX IT & AS IT WAS A TOYOTA MALFUNCTION TO HAVE THEM TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ACCIDENT. A FEW DAYS LATER SOMEONE FROM TOYOTA CALLED ME & TOLD ME THAT WITHIN 10-14 DAYS AN INSPECTOR WOULD BE IN CONTACT WITH ME ABOUT LOOKING AT THE CAR. OVER A WEEK I WAS CONTINUALLY CALLING MY INSPECTOR TO TALK TO HER ABOUT WHAT WAS GOING ON. EVERY TIME I CALLED I GOT HER VOICEMAIL & IT WOULD TAKE HER BETWEEN 3 HRS TO 2 DAYS TO CALL ME BACK, WHILE I CONTINUED TO LEAVE HER MESSAGES. AFTER A WEEK OF THIS, I CALLED LEFT 2 MESSAGES OVER 2 DAYS & ASKED HER FOR A TIMELINE OF WHEN THIS INSPECTION WOULD BE DONE SO MY TOYOTA COULD BE FIXED & I COULD GET MY CAR BACK. SHE TOLD ME AN INSPECTOR WOULD CONTACT ME IN 5 DAYS & IT COULD TAKE 30 DAYS TO LOOK AT THE CAR. TOYOTA REFUSES TO GIVE ME A RENTAL & MY INSURANCE CAN ONLY GIVE ME ONE FOR 3 DAYS. TOYOTA WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Jul 19, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 MPH WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE VEHICLE STALLED. HE WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. HE DROVE APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES AND THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST SEVEN TIMES. HE CALLED THE DEALER A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATE 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. HE ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL REPAIR AND THEY DID NOT REPLACE THE FLOOR MATS. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A VIN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Air bags, Seat belts, Vehicle speed control, Jul 19, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH ON A DIRT ROAD THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A MOVING VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER CHEST. THE POLICE REPORT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DESTROYED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 10,000.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 15, 2010, crash
MY VEHICLE, A TOYOTA COROLLA 2009 HAD WORKED WITHOUT PROBLEMS UP UNTIL JUNE 22, 2010. TWO RECALL BULLETINS REQUIRED WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY TOYOTA TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION (SUA). THE FIRST ONE WAS DONE FEBRUARY 22, 2010 (FP 78112-07050) AND THE SECOND ON JUNE 22, 2010 (FP 87268-12040) AT AUTOCENTRO TOYOTA IN SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SECOND REPAIR I PROCEEDED TO PICK UP MY TWO GRANDCHILDREN. WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE AND ONLY 42 MINUTES AFTER THE SECOND ALLEGED REPAIR THE VEHICLE COMMENCED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. WITHIN THE .8 MILES THE VEHICLE TRAVELED (CONFIRMED BY MY OLDER SON WITH HIS VEHICLE'S ODOMETER) I ATTEMPTED REPEATEDLY TO STOP THE VEHICLE TO NO AVAIL. STEPPING ON THE BRAKES WITH ALL THE FORCE I COULD MUSTER DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. I DROVE INTO A MEDIAN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH NO RESULTS. FINALLY THE VEHICLE CAME TO A TOP WHEN I REAR ENDED A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THAT VEHICLE IN TURN COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE RESULTING IN A FIVE TOTAL VEHICLE COLLISION. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE I IMPACTED SUFFERED SOME INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. *TR
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 2, 2010
I HAVE EXPERIENCED GREAT AMOUNT OF STRESS DUE TO MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. I EXPERIENCE THE CAR SHIFTING FROM RIGHT TO LEFT AT HIGH SPEEDS (OVER 65 MPH). I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA OF ORANGE AND THEY TESTED AND LEGALLY THEY CAN ONLY GO 60MPH OR HIGHWAY SPEED-LIMIT. THEY KEPT DENYING ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR, & CAME BACK TO SPEAK WITH THE TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVE. I WENT IN 3 TIMES PRIOR TO THIS TO SEE IF THEY COULD FIND A PROBLEM, SHE SAID THERE'S NOTHING WRONG AFTER SPECIAL 'TESTS' WERE DONE. AFTER THAT WE TOOK IT IN AGAIN AND THEY PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT WHICH HELPED A LITTLE DURING REGULAR SPEEDS. BUT I STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, I RECENTLY TOOK IT IN FOR THE RE-CALL, GLAD THAT WAS FIXED, BUT AT 70-80 MPH IF I SHIFT INTO ANOTHER LINE THAT IS PUTTING MY LIFE IN GREAT DANGER! I DRIVE SLOWER BUT I LIVE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SO SOMETIMES ITS UNSAFE TO BE DRIVING AT SUCH SPEEDS. I HAVE ALSO BEEN EXPERIENCING PAINT PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE, VARIOUS SCRATCHES I DON'T KNOW WHERE THEY APPEAR FROM, AND MY CAR IS GARAGED MOSTLY. THERE ALSO A COUPLE OF CHIPS IN THE PAINT, I TOOK IT IN AND THEY JUST WASHED AND DETAILED THE VEHICLE, WHICH DID HELP BUT THERE'S SCRATCHES AGAIN, THE PAINT SEEMS TO BE DEFECTIVE. ANOTHER PROBLEM I'M EXPERIENCING WITH THIS VEHICLE IS RANDOMLY MAYBE ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH WHEN STARTED IN THE MORNING (PARKED IN THE GARAGE WHICH ISN'T COLD AT ALL) THE WHOLE CAR VIBRATES HORRIBLE, COMING FROM THE ENGINE, AS IF ITS NOT HELD TOGETHER WELL. IT LASTS FOR AROUND A MINUTE. I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID SINCE ITS NOT A CONSTANT PROBLEM THEY CANT DETECT BUT IF I LEAVE IT OVER NIGHT AND IF IT HAPPENS THEY'LL SEE, OF-COURSE IT DIDN'T HAPPEN THEY CLAIMED THEY TESTED EVERYTHING POSSIBLE AND THERE WAS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ETC. NO SIGNS WHEN THE STEERING GOES CRAZY. OBVIOUSLY THIS CAR IS A DEFECT THE REASON WHY I PURCHASED A TOYOTA COROLLA WAS BECAUSE I HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH MY 2005, AND ALL THE OTHER CARS I HAVE OWNED, DON'T HAVE STEERING OR PAINT PROBLEMS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jul 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SINCE THERE WERE SO MANY RECALLS FOR HER YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY FAILURES. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 13,000. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FULL THROTTLE. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE CONTACT STATED A PASSENGER SUSTAINED A MINOR INJURY TO THE NECK. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,050 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,570. UPDATED 0824/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED A MODIFICATION TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. UPDATED 10/12/10
Vehicle speed control, Jun 25, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING INTO THE RESIDENCE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE INCREASED ACCELERATION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE HOUSE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED NO PERSONAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE ESTIMATED COST FOR THE DAMAGES TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE HOUSE WAS $8,000. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED FRONT END DAMAGES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE BODY DAMAGES. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE AUTHORIZED DEALER AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL REPAIR UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT WAS DISPLEASED TO KNOW THE EARLIEST DATE FOR THE RECALL SERVICE REPAIR WAS JULY 13, 2010. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 10/27/10. *LJ
Vehicle speed control, Jun 22, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V023000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL) IN MARCH 2010. ON JUNE 21ST WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE ABNORMALLY AND ACCELERATED UP TO 55 MPH. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO EXCESSIVELY VIBRATE WHILE STOPPED. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND FOUND THERE WAS A COMPUTER MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT WITH THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 24,800.
Vehicle speed control, Jun 17, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 10-20 MPH, A SUDDEN INCREASE IN ACCELERATION OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED THE SPEED RATE WOULD NOT DECREASE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT AND OPPOSING VEHICLE DRIVER WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIBS, LEFT KNEE AND SUFFERED BACK PAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SAVAGE LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING INVESTIGATED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 17,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Vehicle speed control, Jun 15, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AFTER THE CONTACT SLOWED TO ALLOW ANOTHER VEHICLE TO TURN AND THE ENGINE REVVED AT A FAST RATE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY SLAMMING INTO THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE AN INVESTIGATOR WAS BEING SENT TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME UNTIL THE INVESTIGATOR ARRIVED. THE CONTACT DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Vehicle speed control, Jun 2, 2010, crash
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER STATES SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING PLACE WITH A RAISED CONCRETE PARKING BARRIER AT THE FRONT OF THE PARKING SPOT WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND GOING VERY SLOWLY, WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND JUMPED ON TOP OF THE BARRIER. THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED CLOSE TO THE GROUND, IT HUNG UP ON THE BARRIER AND THEN FELL BACK INTO THE PARKING PLACE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Jun 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET TO 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED TO SPEEDS OF 140 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING STEADY, EXTREME FORCE TO THE BRAKES. THE DEALER PERFORMED A TEST DRIVE AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Vehicle speed control, May 28, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 10,000.