4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,772 miles

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problem #1

Apr 112003

Tundra 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,772 miles
While passing another vehicle on the interstate, truck began accelerating rapidly going from 65 mph to 95 mph in about 3 seconds. Had to apply both feet to brakes to stop truck. It took a half mile to stop and rpms were at 6000, put truck into park -rpms remained, stepped on gas pedal- rpms dropped enough (3500) to get off the road. According to dealership mechanic, the problem was a broken accelerator cable and a factory defect.

- Denver, CO, USA

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