2004 Toyota Highlander Accelerator Pedal Problems
- 7
- 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 7 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
I just thought you should know, last year my gas pedal got stuck. I have a 2004 toyota highlander. When i investigated it, i found that the plastic panel to the right of the pedal had broken loose causing the panel to lift up so that the pedal could get stuck under it. The plastic screw had completely sheared off. I went to toyota here in boulder and they replace the screw. Why manufacturers use plastic screws is…
ODI 10301891
Accelerator Pedal
Dt*: the contact stated at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Also, the vehicle shifted erratically. The dealership had reprogrammed the computer multiple times, but the problem persisted.*ak
ODI 10173375
Accelerator Pedal
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the carpet on the vehicle floor was loose around the accelerator pedal. There was a nhtsa recall, #06v253000 regarding the accelerator pedal. The parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available at the local dealership. The manufacturer was not alerted.
ODI 10165742
Accelerator Pedal
My 2004 toyota highlander exhibits a significant hesitation at the start of rapid acceleration that i believe is a potential safety hazard. When the vehicle is moving at a slow speed and the accelerator is depressed to begin a rapid acceleration (passing a slower vehicle or merging into traffic), a significant hesitation is present before the vehicle begins to accelerate. This delayed response to the accelerator…
ODI 10096006
Accelerator Pedal
I purchased a new 2004 toyota highlander on 3/26/2004 and after about 2 months started noticing a problem with hesitation when accelerating from a stop or when passing. The car feels like it dies for 1 to 2 seconds and then lurches forward. This is very dangerous when making a left hand turn at a light with oncoming cars from the opposite direction. This also causes problems when trying to merge with highway traffic…
ODI 10093384
Accelerator Pedal
Car has an unacceptable lag when accelerating. *ak
ODI 10088430