Problems with 2001 Toyota Highlander EQUIPMENT

I was starting to slowly drive off the ferry boat as the ferryman was opening the gate. my toyota highlander 2001 sped up out of control. if the man had not jumped aside, he would have been run over. i had no control. my foot was not on the gas. reported to local toyota dealer. "mat problem". i replaced the mat with a heavy rubber mat. *tr

I own a 2001 toyota highlander and have had the same exact problem happen to me several times in the past seven years. the first time i experienced a serious problem was about four years ago and my son and i could have been killed had it not been for some fast thinking on my part. i was trying to stop at a red light and my car accelerated for no reason. at first, i thought my brakes had failed since when i stomped on the brake, my car would not stop, even though i had both feet pressing down on it. at this point,with cars in front of me that i was going to hit, i swerved into the turn lane and then all i could see was an 18 wheeler coming at me. i was so lucky there were no cars on the side road that i turned onto and all the while i was steadily trying to get my vehicle under control. i ended up throwing it into park as i made the turn. it took turning my car off to bring it to a complete stop. at that time, i thought ...

Vehicle was brand new, and consumer was pushed into cigarette lighter just to test. it. cigarette lighter popped out with force , landing on floor once it was heated. consumer stated it could cause serious harm or a fire. *ak