2012 Toyota Highlander Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 5 records
- suddenly accelerated · 4 records
- came stop · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
While entering a parking spot with foot firmly on the brake the vehicle experienced sudden and unanticipated acceleration resulting in the car crashing into a concrete wall and being totaled. Witness corroborated the sound of a the engine at high rpm immediately before the crash.
Crash reported
ODI 11163347
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota highlander. While stationary, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a cabinet in front of her house. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the crash. The failure mileage was 48,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10954933
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a wall. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver did not sustain any injuries and a police report was not filed. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 14,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10670407
Vehicle Speed Control
The car started to accelerate when we came to a stop. This is an ongoing problem and no one seems to be able to help. The car has to be turned off before it gets out of control. The consumer stated there has been no resolution or solution for the acceleration problem. Updated 02/25/14
ODI 10565408
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
On february 4, 2013 the highlander accelerated three consecutive times. Turned off the engine each time and engine accelerated when coming to a stop each time. On june 16, 2013 the highlander engine accelerated as the car was slowing down before it came to a stop. We have had acceleration problems with two highlanders and two camrys and no answers from toyota as to why accept for them to try and blame it on driver…
ODI 10520013
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
When stopping the auto on 3 occasions the engine began racing very strongly....updated 02/07/13 *bf *tr however, while the highlander was being checked, the consumer and her husband experienced sudden acceleration while driving a toyota camry loaner, causing a crash and personal injury. Updatd 02/11/13
ODI 10496355
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while entering the driveway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the house. The vehicle functioned normally while reversing but upon shifting back into drive, the vehicle again accelerated and crashed into the house. The vehicle was then placed into reverse and then came to a stop when it crashed into a curb, causing the axle to…
Crash reported
ODI 10495051
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Light turned red. I attempted to stop. Brake pedal was rock hard no response. Two more attempts useless. I just continued across the intersection and there was no further event. This was the third event for this car. I refuse to drive it again. I am awaiting a resolution from toyota under a california lemon law dispute. *tr
ODI 10473682
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while attempting to park with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and went over the curb. The contact applied the brake with both feet and shifted into park in order to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who sent an engineer to inspect…
ODI 10470867
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, she attempted to brake but the vehicle accelerated rapidly instead. She attempted to apply the brake however the brake pedal had become very stiff. She had to apply extreme pressure to the brake and the vehicle stopped 15 feet later. She shifted into neutral and turned the vehicle off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for…
ODI 10467938
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
While pulling into a parking stall in a private parking lot, my highlander suddenly accelerated and i had no brakes at all! My highlander went up over the curb which caused the vehicle to slow. I had brakes again and was able to apply the brake, coming to a safe stop. Not before slashing my left front tire and bending my tire rim. Thankfully no one was injured. *js
Crash reported
ODI 10457095
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, there was an excessive vibration. The contact then engaged the brake pedal which was unresponsive. The engine rmps increased up to 3,000. The brake pedal was applied repeatedly and the gear was shifted into neutral and then back into drive. The vehicle began to unintendedly accelerate. The vehicle eventually…
ODI 10456842
Vehicle Speed Control
While pulling into parking space in private shopping mall at slow rate of speed the vehicle suddenly and without warning rapidly accelerated forward into vehicle parked directly in front of my vehicle. My vehicle went up and over parked vehicle causing damage to both vehicles. No one was hurt in this accident and no police report was made as it was on private property. Complaint was made to toyota who investigated…
Crash reported
ODI 10448197