2007 Toyota 4Runner Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 18
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 18 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 8 records
- accelerator pedal · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I am requesting that dot nhtsa investigate the driver's contribution to unintended acceleration (ua) and toyota's accelerator/brake pedal designs that make it possible. I was driving my toyota 4 runner in the neighborhood street of my community. My speed was less than 30mph and it accelerated suddenly. I applied the brake and instead of slowing down the vehicle began to gain speed. I pressed harder on the brake and…
ODI 11092054
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Over the past 9-12 months i have owned the 4runner, i have noticed the floormats slide up behind the brake and acceleration pedal when i am constantly switching between the two (eg. Heavy traffic, long trips, etc.). I usually am able to pull them back down at a stoplight or stop sign; however, on tuesday, july 29th, i was involved in an auto accident that was not only in heavy traffic, but while on a 200+ mile trip…
Crash reported
ODI 10618016
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while sitting at a complete stop, the engine rpms increased severely. The contact shifted into park to cease the abnormal failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a mechanic for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
ODI 10505585
Vehicle Speed Control
When the air conditioner is running the vehicle idles at different rpm's causing it to lunge forward when the a/c compressor shuts down, increasing the rpm's. This has almost caused a fender bender several times while at a stop light. *tr
ODI 10401009
Vehicle Speed Control
This was the fourth occurrence of unintended acceleration. Each incident occurred upon shifting from park into either reverse or drive. The engine revved up to the red line upon shifting from a stopped position. This occurred with both a cold engine and a warmed up engine. I slammed on the brake and shifted into neutral. The accelerator pedal did not depress. Pressing the accelerator pedal in neutral brought the…
ODI 10387589
Vehicle Speed Control
I experienced a sudden acceleration on 10-5-10 in my 2007 toyota 4runner, 4wd. As i was turning onto a busy street at an intersection with lights, i pushed on the brake at the stop sign as the oncoming traffic approached, but the car continued accelerating into the lane at the intersection, and i pushed as hard as possible on the brake. I pushed the gear lever forward as the oncoming car veered into the next lane to…
ODI 10384563
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. The contact was driving 5 mph into a parking space when the vehicle abnormally accelerated into the wall of a building. The contact sustained minor injuries. The vehicle sustained damages to the front bumper and headlights. The vehicle was towed by the contact's insurance company. The manufacturer advised an inspector would evaluate the vehicle for failures and advised the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10356508
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. While attempting to park the vehicle with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated. The contact stated that minor damage was done to the vehicle when he attempted to stop it from accelerating. He was able to shift the vehicle into park and shut the engine off. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and stated that there was nothing was wrong with the…
ODI 10329096
Vehicle Speed Control
The incident happened at the intersection of harbison and division st. Southbound at harbison st.,while slowing down for a full stop at a red light with my right foot gradually pressing the brake pedal suddenly the engine rpm went up so high without stepping on the accelerator pedal. My immediate reaction was to press harder the brake pedal. The high acceleration lasted about 10 seconds and i was able to bring the…
ODI 10322533
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. When the contact started the vehicle, the engine revved while the vehicle was in park. The accelerator pedal was depressed and the failure continued to occur. Suddenly, the ignition was turned off. The front driver side floor area was inspected regarding the floor mat entrapment, to no avail. The vehicle was restarted and the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was…
ODI 10319646
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4 runner. He stated that when he was driving 30 mph and began slowing down with his foot on the brake pedal, the braking system failed and the vehicle did not slow down. He then depressed the brake pedal very hard multiple times to stop the vehicle. The failure has also occurred 5 times. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who stated that there was nothing wrong and the failure…
ODI 10314711
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4 runner. While driving 45 mph the vehicle accelerated to 90 mph. He had to drive over grass and small shrubs to decelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The technician could not duplicate the failure, therefore they could not provide a remedy. The failure and current mileages were 23,000.
ODI 10286282
Vehicle Speed Control
We were stopping for a red light in the left turn lane. We started to slow down and then our vehicle just took off and we rear ended a truck. Didn't hurt the other truck but the front end of our vehicle is smashed and our bumper is cracked. The dealer told us to take out our mats so we did. We recently called the toyota experience line and they gave us a claim number but said sorry we are not on the list of recalled…
Crash reported
ODI 10310868
Vehicle Speed Control
I bought a 2010 toyota camry in sept. I called my dealership 2 weeks after i bought it noticing that my car revs up for no reason & doesn't shift right. I contacted another toyota dealership recently about it not shifting right & they said they have had several complaints about the same thing. My mom has a 2007 toyota 4-runner & the gas pedal stuck 3x on her & my stepdad last summer on the interstate. Not knowing…
ODI 10308311
Vehicle Speed Control
We own a 2007 toyota 4-runner, bought new in oct. 08, that has sudden burst accelerator problems. When setting at a traffic light or another stop, truck will suddenly surge forward while foot is on the brake. It happens every time it is driven, at some times stronger that others. Have spoken with the dealership on numerous occasions, to no avail. *tr
ODI 10317270
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. While driving 40 mph the accelerator pedal was stuck to the floor which caused the vehicle to accelerate over 120 mph during rush hour. The dealer has made four attempts to repair the vehicle. The first three attempts the vehicle was repaired per the warranty. The fourth repair is not eligible under the warranty. The dealer has attempted to diagnose the failure for one…
ODI 10287377
Vehicle Speed Control
I was waiting in line of traffic to pick up my daughter at school. Car was in drive, my foot was firmly on the brake pedal, when the engine suddenly raced and the car lurched forward about 10 feet. I stomped harder on the brakes and the car did stop, but at no time had my foot ever left the brake pedal, and was not even remotely touching the gas. At first i thought the car had been hit from behind, but when the…
ODI 10228799
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle surges forward when air conditioner on. Hazard at traffic lights. Will drive itself forward up hills and along flat roads without accelerator being touched when ac is on. The higher the ac fan speed the faster the vehicle goes. Dealer does not have "computer program" to fix. This is a safety hazard. *tr
ODI 10192885