Having traveled up a steep road, I proceeded to turn into an acquaintance's driveway. I began to apply the brake as I came to park behind her vehicle. Suddenly without warning, my 2004 Toyota Avalon surged ahead and crashed into her parked vehicle causing my front bumper to go under the back of her 2004 sebring convertible lifting it up off the ground. The air bags did not deploy. I called my Toyota dealer and they suggested I not drive it (I was to go out of town for the memorial day weekend). So I had it towed to the dealer as I wanted them to check this accerlation problem. I had $2537.16 damage to the front end of my Avalon, that included damage to my front bumper, grille, headlamp, panel hood, radiator and front fenders. The sebring had approximately $650 damage. It took 10 days to repair. The dealer said that he could find nothing wrong with my vehicle. It was hooked up to a computer to see if any systems had failed. He also could not duplicate the problem. I feel certain that this accident was caused by a power surge of some kind. My Avalon has only 9500 miles on it. I bought it in July of 2004 and in September 2004, I experienced a similar power surge. Traveling up a hilly road no more than 30 mph, as I reached the top of the hill as the road straighten out, the car took off. It lasted only a few seconds, but scared me. However, I did not report it. The thought of another power surge has me very hesitant about feeling safe in this automobile. I have been driving accident free for 47 years. I am in very good physical health.

- Bethel Park, PA, USA

While driving in stop and go traffic the vehicle's engine revved up and the vehicle accelerated forward into another vehicle. The RPM reached 7000. The consumer stated that this marks the fourth time this vehicle has had this issue. The consumer referenced 10099310. Heavy smoke came from the front of the vehicle after the crash. The consumer had to turn the key to the off position to stop the engine from racing.

- Forest Hill, MD, USA

While driving at low speeds vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer applied the brake pedal and the vehicle continued to accelerate. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. However, the mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

- Forest Hill, MD, USA