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I was driving my 2007 Toyota Tundra on maple avenue, ithaca, New York, going West just before the intersection of route 366. Approximate speed was 22 mph. The vehicle suddenly lurched and accelerated to approximately 30 mph. I was applying a constant pressure on the accelerator. This is the fifth time I have experienced unwanted acceleration with this vehicle. I took it into my Toyota dealer for gas pedal repairs per the recall. Time was approximately 5:20 pm on 10/5/2010.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed on a curvy road, the accelerator pedal became stuck in the open throttle position. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle would decrease in speed momentarily before independently accelerating again. The contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and crashed into a guard rail. The vehicle bounced off the guard rail and the contact felt the accelerator pedal release. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated neither the dealer nor the manufacturer would acknowledge the failure potentially could have been caused by a stuck accelerator pedal. The failure mileage was 44,129 and the current mileage was 44,537.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. While idling, the vehicle suddenly began to accelerate. The contact stated that while the air conditioner was on, the rpms would suddenly increase. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but the dealer could find nothing wrong with the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 64,000. The failure mileage was approximately 500.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. He stated that on May 5, 2010, while driving at 70 mph the vehicle would not stop and he had to swerve to prevent crashing into the vehicle in front. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership and was tested but the failure could not be duplicated. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. The current mileage was approximately 108,000.
Water in the air induction pumps causing engine to shut down and have no power at speed. Engine lights come on and truck is disabled or hobbled with low speed only. This has been documented as a common problem with Tundra 2007-2008 owners.
- Norwalk, IA, USA
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Approximately three weeks ago I had the accelerator recall repair work completed on my 2007 Toyota Tundra, after, I noticed randomly while I was stopped at a light, intersection etc. I would accelerate the truck would feel as if some one pushed the gas pedal, and then hit the brake. It started out very mild. And I though it may have just been me causing it. On 11 May 2010 while taking my 4yr old to daycare it did it again. But this time it was very hard. The unintended acceleration caused my head, as well as my sons to go back and hit our head rest. The truck accelerated three times in a row. It was as if we were riding a bumpy roller coaster ride.
Left home to go to work. Interstate is approximately 1/2 mile from house. While attempting to merge on freeway several dash warning lights appeared on my 2007 Toyota Tundra. Truck stopped accelerating on the merge and I was almost rear ended by an eighteen wheeler. Took my Tundra to the dealer service department and was told I had an issue with my emission air induction pumps. Service tech told me that the main computer put my truck into a "limp" mode thus preventing me to complete the acceleration. He also stated that he couldn't give me a reason why Toyota has programmed the computer to fail into limp mode when the problem would not hurt the truck during normal acceleration. After researching the web, I discovered many 2007 to 2010 Toyota Tundra owners have experienced the same issue. Restricting a vehicle to perform up to standards puts the driver in a very dangerous situation. Especially when the "limp" mode has no good reason other than to get the owner into the dealer service department!
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the accelerator pedal was stuck. There was excessive force applied to the accelerator pedal, and the pedal released. The driver side floor mat was removed prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired for the malfunction. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100. The current mileage was 32,000.
I own a 2007 Toyota Tundra and had the gas pedal fixed last week under the recall. Since the repair my gas pedal is super sensitive to pressure. The friction to push the pedal down is considerably less and causes the truck to lunge as I accelerate unevenly. It is most noticeable on a bumpy road when the pressure from my foot is impossible to maintain at an even pressure. I contacted the dealer and was told that thousands have been repaired and no one has ever complained about this. I have spent the last several hours searching the internet for similar stories and found a couple. In my opinion this is more serious than before the so called fix. I want this fixed and do not seem to be getting anywhere until more people come forward.
I took my 2007 Tundra for a modification of the pedal to Toyota. On the date below. I am concern about the way the pedal is working. Every time the truck bounces or hits a bump, my truck accelerates, because of the sensitivity of the pedal. It did not do that before. I am in the process of taking it back. As soon as I can take some time off of work again. I just thought you might want to know how the modification is working on my Tundra. Thank you for your time.
I had my 2007 Tundra into Texas Toyota for warranty work. They installed the "recall" fix. ( I never had any trouble before the "recall fix") since the "fix, " I have had 1 acceleration when I took my foot off the accelerator, and many short burst while I was driving.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. I had my Tundra run away with me twice; both times it occurred when I went to passing gear while in cruise control. Prospect motors in jackson ca looked into the problem and said it was the floor mat. I argued with the service guy, but he wouldn't listen. I know for sure that during the first occurrence that the floor mat was secured. And I would bet that it wasn't the issue with the second incident. I use cruise control a lot but no longer leave it on when using passing gear. The first time incident, I was able to regain speed control by stomping on both the brake and gas petals. I was never able to regain speed control during the second incident. I had to stand on the brake pedal with both feet and pull against the steering wheel while trying to get off to the side of the road safely. Once off the road I was able to turn off the engine. We almost crashed into the oncoming traffic. Any information or help would be greatly appreciated. I have no faith in Toyota's remedy for this problem. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 33,000. Updated 03/10/10 the consumer requested that no changes be made to his complaint. Updated 05/10/10
No official notification of pedal failure on my affective 2007 Toyota Tundra. I thought that companies were required by law to supply official notification sent to you for a safety recall. I also had another recall for driveshaft separation that this VIN was also included, but was told by local dealer that it wasn't.
On October 31st 2008 I was in an accident involving my 2007 Toyota Tundra. This accident occurred at 7:30am on I-20 just West of atlanta. I hit another vehicle in the rear and totaled my truck. At the time of the accident I felt like my truck was accelerating even while I was applying the brake. Until the reports starting appearing about the accelerator issue I really didn't think much about my accident. I feel like a stuck accelerator pedal caused my accident.
Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) 2007 Toyota Tundra [xxx] sudden acceleration in Nov 2009, brought to Toyota dealer told floormats problem, checked by dealer and ok sudden acceleration in Dec 2009, brought to Toyota dealer told floormats problem, checked by dealer and ok in early Jan 2010 sudden accelerator problem causing vehicle to spin out of control and causing damage to rear bumper and side panel.
2007 Toyota Tundra involved in a rear-end collision in Delaware where a 4 year old girl was killed. Investigating officer has tried unsuccessfully to get Toyota to come out and investigate whether the gas pedal was an issue as there were no skid marks and driver doesn't remember everything that happened. 9/19/2011
The contact owns 2007 Toyota Tundra. He attempted to stop the vehicle while driving 5 mph into traffic when the vehicle lunged forward. He was able to avoid a collision by shifting into neutral gear while applying pressure to the brake pedal. The dealer was unable to recreate the failure and stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. He also stated he is afraid to drive to vehicle. The failure and the current mileages were 16,000. Updated 3/8/10 the consumer stated he had just stopped at a light with his foot on the brake and all of a sudden the vehicle accelerated. The consumer was able to place the gear in neutral to avoid a collision. Updated 06/04/10.
I was behind a car making a left turn with the left blinker clearly on, I had slowed to about 10 or 15 mph and was about 1 or 2 car lengths behind the car. I applied the brakes and the truck went to a full throttle condition... I glanced down to see if my foot was on the gas"?? it was fully on the brake I then stood on the brake pedal but with the full throttle it continued forward until I hit the car and pushed it like a bulldozer. My truck continued about 20 before finally stopping. About 2 weeks before this incident I had a similar incident while on a down ramp with a car at least 20 car lengths in front of me. I applied the brake and it took off??? I questioned myself as to what had happened" it acts like the resume button is pressed for cruise control but I did not have cruise on either time. In reading Toyota description of the problem they say... sticking and or hard to press on the pedal I have not had any of those problems.in talking with Toyota I was asked what I thought the problem might be and I said I think the cruise control module might be involved. It has an input from the gas pedal, an input from the brake pedal and an output to the throttle positioner. It is my feeling that there are more problems than just a gas pedal issue.
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- Ithaca, NY, USA