2004 Toyota Highlander Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 32
- 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 32 stored complaint records:
- 17 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- accelerator pedal · 6 records
- parking space · 5 records
- parking spot · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota highlander. While driving various low speeds, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning. Upon applying minimal pressure to the accelerator pedal, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle, a dumpster, and almost struck a group of children before coming to a stop. In an attempt to stop the vehicle, pressure was applied to the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11153718
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota highlander. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact crashed into another vehicle as a result. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The contact also received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 11v112000 (vehicle speed control) however, the manufacture…
Crash reported
ODI 10587923
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
As i exited the freeway i took my foot off the accelerator and applied the brake. The car accelerated and did not slow down. I crossed both lanes of the street and i turned the car to the right. The wheels of the left side of the car hit the curb and the front and rear wheels on the left side of the car broke off. Then, the car went over the curb and hit the state sign with the left front of the car. The car got…
Crash reported
ODI 10525448
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
While parallel parking and slowly backing into the parking space, my vehicle suddenly accelerated backward crashing into the vehicle parked behind me. My vehicle continued accelerating backward into the other vehicle and pushed it back even though i was applying the brakes as hard as i could. I then put my vehicle into drive while applying the brakes, and it immediately lunged forward crashing into the vehicle in…
Crash reported
ODI 10504763
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was pulling into a parking space in a parking lot, going less than 5 miles per hour. As i turned into the spot, the car lurched ahead, so quickly, that slamming on the brakes still caused me to slide a bit. I ended up hitting a car parked in the spot in front of me, and causing $1400 worth of damage (to my front bumper and the other cars rear bumper). I had a friend in the car with me who vouched for this. I have…
Crash reported
ODI 10467769
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
On november 14, 2011, i was parking my toyota highlander in a very familiar parking space and suddenly my car took on a life of its own and accelerated, veered left, jumped low sidewalk car barrier, jumped curb, and hit a decorative pole; brakes could not stop car. It went from gently entering a parking spot which i have often used to full throttle speed. The car did not accelerate straight forward it veered to…
Crash reported
ODI 10436406
Vehicle Speed Control
On february, 18, 2011 at appproximately 1:30 p.m. I got into my 2004 toyota highlander, which was parked in a private parking lot at [redacted]. In chelmsford, ma. I turned the key on, started the car, and put the gear in reverse to back out of the parking space. As i touched the accelerator pedal with my right foot, the car accelerated uncontrollably at a speed that did not correspond with the pressure i had put on…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10392355
Electrical · Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
I took my 2004 toyota highlander v6 to longo toyota for brake booster recall in november 2010. They kept my car nearly 7 weeks before repair was completed. A few days after picking up my vehicle, while i was parked dropping off my passenger, most of the control panel lights illuminated (brakes, abs, trac off, vsc, check engine). I reported this to the dealer. They said to bring the car back. I took the car back and…
ODI 10416607
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 toyota highlander. While driving 20 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle accelerated to approximately 75 mph. The vehicle crashed into an oak tree. The contact was knocked unconscious and taken to the hospital. The contact sustained knee, back, shoulder, and chest injuries that required medical attention. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10861258
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while entering the highway, the vehicle accelerated without manual force and the contact crashed into a tree. The contact sustained knee, chest and arm injuries. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Updated 12-05-13 *bf
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10543458
Vehicle Speed Control
Date of incident: saturday, july 17, 2010 at approximately 12:45 p.m. Incident description: coming from a complete stop, turned the steering wheel to park a 2004 toyota highlander into a parking spot. The driver gently/minimally touched the accelerator pedal to pull into the parking spot. The vehicle suddenly accelerated without any additional force placed on the accelerator pedal. The driver immediately applied the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10349373
Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2004 toyota highlander. I have had an occasional problem with the vehicle hesitating and then lurching upon acceleration since i purchased the vehicle. The problem is becoming more frequent as the vehicle ages. I have mentioned it on several occasions when the vehicle was take in for service but the mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. I have been using an independent mechanic for the last couple…
ODI 10342202
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by applying extreme force to the brakes. The failure recurred on a separate occasion and the dealer was contacted which advised the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer but did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was…
ODI 10335791
Vehicle Speed Control
Unloading items from the trunk of the 2004 toyota highlander at the back (basement) of a new residence. Drove from the back of the house to the front with intentions of backing up to the garage to unload the remainder of the boxes. I ended up crossing the road directly in front of the driveway hitting a telephone pole head on; smashing my head against and breaking the windshield. I have incurred thousands of dollars…
Crash reported
ODI 10295149
Vehicle Speed Control
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i was in the process of parking my 2004 toyota highlander in a parking place at my work site. I was moving very slowly moving into the parking spot when all of a sudden the highlander began accelerating very rapidly. I could not stop the car by stepping on the brake. Upon reaching the front of the parking spot the vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 10313910
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Vsc system activated and started applying brakes when the auto was on dry roads. System has no disconnect switch in order to disable system. Drove auto home at about 10 miles an hour because system would not dis-engage. The auto only has 25,000 miles. Happened once before at 4,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10221087
Vehicle Speed Control
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). Please note that the vin info is not correct. I inserted random numbers because i don't have that info in my possession right now as i am at my work desk. Also keep in mind that my car is a 2004 vibe. It did not have that option. In 2/28/08, i had an acceleratation problem. If you get in touch with barstow in potsdam ny, they…
ODI 10316983
Vehicle Speed Control
On august 18th 2007 i sent a letter to toyota motor sales writing concerning a problem with my toyota highlander which had surged in a parallel parking situation hitting the car behind and damaging it and my vehicle. . Her headlight and bumper were damaged. . The repair on the other car came to $1800.00. And more. I reported it to the toyota dealer in spirit lake, ia. And also to the toyota motor sales in toledo ,…
Crash reported
ODI 10303528
Vehicle Speed Control
2004 toyota highlander acceleration incident, crossed median, was hit broadside and two occupants killed; my son and his wife. Written letter of witness of accident is available. Updated 04/22/10 *bf updated ivoq 05/13/120 *tr updated 9/28/11*cw
Crash reported · 3 injuries · 2 deaths
ODI 10318157
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Let me start by saying i am a die-hard toyota owner, my current vehicle being the 3rd toyota we own. I own a 2004 toyota highlander, v6, 5 speed automatic with awd. This vehicle has a very serious hesitation problem which is dangerous. Upon acceleration from a stop or at speed, there is a very serious lag in throttle response. Many times leaving a stop or accelerating from a slow speed i.e. Parking lot driving, the…
ODI 10161055
Vehicle Speed Control
2004 toyota highlander vsc light comes on at unexplainable time and car loses power. Dealer has had three times and still hasn't fixed. *nm
ODI 10159337
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: the contact stated there was a problem with sudden acceleration. While shifting into reverse the vehicle suddenly accelerated on july 8, 2005. The problem did not reappear until november 22, 2005. The vehicle accelerated under the same conditions. He was able to stop the vehicle after it had gone through two fences and crashed into the corner of the neighbor's garage. The vehicle is currently at the dealership…
Crash reported
ODI 10144140
Emission Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: the contact stated while pulling into a parking slot heard a grinding noise followed by the vehicle lurching into another parked vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer could not duplicate the sudden acceleration. The dealer replaced the mass air flow sensor, oxygen sensor, and reprogrammed the ecu. The dealer could not determine what caused this problem. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10142635
Vehicle Speed Control
We have a 2004 toyota highlander, and we have had surges on the gas since we bought it in 2004. It usually is something that we can control, as you will be driving along, and it will surge forward a bit, but we have always been able to apply brake and control it. There has only been one instance where it surged strongly, and i had to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting the car in front of me. We tried to sell the…
ODI 10310631
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
2004 toyota highlander engine dies, would not accelerate past 20 mph, engine light and vsc and trac off lights were on, would slow down to 10 mph without warning. *kb the throttle body control unit was repaired several times. Jb
ODI 10164775