Toyota Highlander Accelerator Pedal Problems
- 31
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 9
- Years with records
- 2001–2010
- 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 31 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- accelerator pedal · 15 records
- pedal stuck · 5 records
- speed control · 4 records
- control accelerator · 4 records
- accelerated without · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Accelerator Pedal
Toyota or the dealer has failed to remedy the defect (accelerator pedal) within a reasonable time for my 2006 highlander. *kb
ODI 10410628
Accelerator Pedal
2003 toyota highlander. Consumer submits documentation related to unintended acceleration issues with vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle accelerated out of control and subsequently, crashed into a concrete divider, struck a palm tree and then a metal light pole. Even after the vehicle came to rest, the engine continued to rev very fast. It finally stopped a few seconds after the impact. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10382321
Accelerator Pedal
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. The vehicle was repaired by an authorized dealer for the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v023000, vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal. Upon receiving the vehicle he was driving approximately 22 mph and when he removed his foot from the accelerator pedal, the vehicle did not stop accelerating. The vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause…
ODI 10361068
Accelerator Pedal · Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would inspect the vehicle. After the failure, the contact received a recall notice for recall 06v253000 (vehicle speed control:…
Crash reported
ODI 10362801
Accelerator Pedal
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. While driving at speeds of 35-40 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warrant. The contact applied the brakes but the vehicle continued to accelerate and the brakes would not engage. The vehicle proceeded to crash into a curb several times before coming to a stop. The contact stated also she had previously received notification of nhtsa recall campaign id number…
Crash reported
ODI 10326622
Accelerator Pedal
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota highlander. The contact was pulling out of a parking space at speeds of 5 mph when the vehicle abnormally accelerated without driver intent. The vehicle accelerated to approximate speeds of 35 mph. The vehicle then struck a tree. The contact was taken to the emergency room but was not injured, yet, he is very sore. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 59,000. Updated…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10323747
Accelerator Pedal
On march 28, i was driving our 2010 toyota highlander that we purchased at the end of december 2009 in a residential area when the gas pedal stuck and i was unable to apply the brakes to stop it. Luckily i was able to put it in neutral gear and coast to the side of the road without property damage or injury to anyone. I then called the 911 and the police came out. This car was involved in the recall and the fix was…
ODI 10322561
Accelerator Pedal
I own a 2010 toyota highlander which i purchased 3 months ago. I had the gas pedal "fix" done on 2/15 and on 3/12 my gas pedal stuck multiple times!!! I called toyota and told them about the problem and they said there was nothing they could do about it as the fix had already been made. I asked that they take my vehicle back and cancel my lease as it is an unsafe vehicle and i refuse to put my children in it. They…
ODI 10320533