4.4
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 25,400 miles
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The contact owns a 1996 Toyota T100. The contact stated that the cruise control system failed to hold the intended speed and accelerated above it. Unintended acceleration could increase the potential for a vehicle crash. He notified the manufacturer in reference to recall# 96E001000, vehicle speed control. He was advised that since his VIN was excluded, he was ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs have been made. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 155,000. Updated 10/09/09 the consumer also stated when he accelerated to pass another vehicle with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle accelerated at full throttle and did not stop until the engine was shut off. Updated 10/16/09
- Surprise, AZ, USA
The contact owns a 1996 Toyota T100. The contact was driving down an incline approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions and the cruise control system engaged. Suddenly, there was an unintended vehicle acceleration above the set speed. The brake pedal required greater force. In addition, the vehicles stopping distance was increased when the brakes were applied. There were no prior warnings. The failures occurred intermittently. The authorized dealer was notified of the failure. NHTSA campaign id number 96E001000, vehicle speed control is related to the failure; however, the VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 81,000.
- Lincoln, RI, USA
After the cruise control is set vehicle will accelerate up to higher speeds. Gulf state dealers were installing aftermarket cruise controls in vehicles. Dealer was notified. Please add more information.
- Melissa, TX, USA
While driving at 55 mph consumer noticed that the vehicle had suddenly started to accelerate on its own. When brakes were applied they did not respond. Vehicle was slowed down, but would not come to a stop. To bring vehicle under control, consumer placed transmission gear into neutral. Dealer was contacted.
- Miami, FL, USA
- Del Rio, TX, USA