Problems with 2006 Toyota Highlander VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

The vehicle accelerates seemingly on it's own. while driving it picks up speed then slows down some.

Steering recall: i have a 2006 toyota highlander hy with the p/s (powers steering) light on. i've been to toyota twice in the past week and only owned the vehicle for 2 weeks. they say they cannot do anything without knowing the problem and i've told them the problem. the vehicle also tries to accelerate on its on when at a complete stop.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. while making a turn at 5 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated at an unknown speed. as a result, the vehicle struck a pedestrian. a police report was filed. the pedestrian suffered injuries and medical attention was required. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. *js

2006 toyota highlander. consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration accident. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle accelerated and jumped a curb and hit a building while the brakes were being depressed. *js

After an synthetic oil change and rear brake job at firestone a few days earlier in atlanta, i was driving along and my check vsc system light came on. i then took it back to firestone and they put it on the computer and there were no codes; subsequently they suggested that i take it to the dealer for diagnosis. the diagnosis at the dealer revealed that i needed a new abs accumulator and this could be repaired for $3,118. i was not interested in spending this amount since the part has a know design manufacturers defect. i decided to do some research on clearing the check vsc system light and followed the instructions and the code cleared for about 9 days and reappeared on yesterday for some reason. what can i do? *tr

Was driving in traffic when an alarm sounded and several dashboard lights lit up. center display said "check vsc system". i took it to the dealer who said the abs module needs to be replaced at a cost $2,800. other than a vibration under the hood while slowing down the car appears to be operating normally. the abs warning light is on which leads me to believe the abs maybe disabled. i was able to run a vsc diagnostic and pulled code 45. given the number of reported incidents for this failure it appears to be a wide spread problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the brake pedal was depressed continuously however, the vehicle continued to accelerate rapidly. the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle, causing a chain reaction crash. the air bags deployed and bruised the contact's left arm, chest and neck. the contact also sustained multiple bruises from the seat belt. a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was towed to a collision center for inspection of the massive front end damages. the manufacturer was not notified of the incident. the approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. the contact stated that while driving approximately 2 mph, the vehicle erroneously accelerated and the contact crashed into a pole. the passenger sustained bruising to the chest. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 200,000......updated 06-19-13 *bf updated 06/27/2013 *js

Complaint: 2006 base highlander, fwd, 4 cylinders. brake system (vsc, trac off, abs & brake) and tpms lights on, disabling safety features. 1)tpms flashing light. issue may have been in-process since day 1. it regularly came on, reset by dealers and eventually showed us how to reset ourselves. 2)brake system lights. all (4) came on, diagnosed as left rear wheel sensor. dealer quoted cost: $1000. replacement didn't work, wound up replacing wheel hub assembly pigtail. lasted two (2) weeks, re-diagnosed as abs pump/control module assembly. dealer quoted cost: $2500. while this itself is ridiculous, the repair costs would exceed 1/8th (13%) the cost of the vehicle new! now, in 2014, it's approximately (50%) of the current vehicles value. this issue has recently resulted in screeching to a halt in dangerous traffic. it essentially negates the star safety system features, for various environmental and driving conditions. this issue cannot be ignored any longer, since it's the topic on numerous web site forums and inquiries and even salvaged used parts are being sold by many sites for this problem. recompense: remuneration of expenses to date and future repairs to correct this problem is ...

Vehicle hesitates or stalls on acceleration. very dangerous situation to be in if pulling into traffic and not able to accelerate. vehicle will also lung or over accelerate on some occasions after hesitation. *tr

Toyota or the dealer has failed to remedy the defect (accelerator pedal) within a reasonable time for my 2006 highlander. *kb

Vehicle toyota 2006 vin #[xxx] highlander limited prior complaint sent to toyota & dot 2/4/2010. after a stop when accelerator sometimes there is a second or two pause before the engine responds causing a sudden lurch forward. additionally when diving at in town speeds and the accelerator is released and then a resumption of pressure on it there is a second or two pause before the engine engages, also causing a lurch forward. i have learned to "expect the condition" and make allowances for it, however it still causes concern and possibly a dangerous acceleration. the accelerator and engine activation need to be corrected for this "pause and lurch forward response". parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I had an accident when i was driving my toyota 2006 highlander because of unintended acceleration. *tr

I received your response to my letter of complaint dated feb 24, 2011. it did not address my concern with the delayed response between the depressed accelerator and a delayed engine response. rather i was informed by a form letter that ny complaint would be satisfied with a "floor mat adjustment". i was additionally notified that a 2nd letter from toyota would arrive by early may 2011 when "parts are ready and preparations are complete. i have not received this notification as of this date. i repeat; my accelerator does not stick". sometimes there is a one or two second delay when the accelerator is depressed and the engine responds causing a fast "lurch forward" rather than a gradual increase form the current speed or sometimes from a complete stop it will happen. the delayed engine response to a depressed accelerator is a serious problem with potentially dangerous consequences. sincerely, *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. the contact stated that the vehicle would momentarily surge forward when the brakes were applied. the failure occurred on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the contact was informed that a brake module and the transmission were defective. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the contact was informed that clips on the floor mats were responsible for the failure. the vehicle was again repaired, but the failure continued. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.