9.7

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
600 miles

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problem #3

Jun 212010

(reported on)

Avalon 6-cyl

  • miles
2010 Toyota Avalon. Consumer expresses discontent with recalls the consumer stated two unrelated recalls are on the same recall notice. The consumer requested that the brake/throttle reprogramming be done, but he does not want the pedal modification done as he believed it would cause a safety issue. The consumer stated presently, the pedal clearance to the floor is 1 3/4 inches and the pedal length is only 4 inches long in the vehicle. The floor mat is positively secured. The pedal/floor mat is not a safety interference condition.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #2

Jun 162010

Avalon 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,800 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated he was driving with the cruise control set to approximate speeds of 74 mph. He engaged the brakes and the when attempting to reset the cruise control, the vehicle abnormally accelerated to speeds of 95 mph. He was able to deactivate the cruise control and applied the brakes to stop the acceleration. The manufacturer advised the contact to have the dealer inspect the vehicle for the failure. The contact stated before the failure, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 09V388000 (vehicle speed control: Accelerator pedal). The failure mileage was approximately 1,800 and the current mileage was approximately 6,000. Updated 11/02/10. Updated 11/04/10

- Leesburg , FL, USA

problem #1

Apr 062010

Avalon 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Avalon. While driving at approximately 15 mph with his foot depressed on the brake pedal, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly surged forward until repeated pressure was applied to the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed there was a software problem. The vehicle was repaired and the failure had not recurred at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 2,441. Updated 07/16/10 updated 07/23/10

- Nashville, TN, USA