2008 Toyota 4Runner Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- accelerator pedal · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Takata recall when cruise control is on and going up a hill, engine jolts and accelerates. Has been doing this since we bought it in 2012.
ODI 11013909
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while attempting to park with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the contact crashed into a concrete barrier followed by a garbage container. The vehicle came to a stop independently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current…
ODI 10560381
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden acceleration of engine which did not respond to braking. High speed, turned off engine in an attempt to stop, but car did not stop until it collided with a tree. Airbags did not deploy. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10513512
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota 4 runner. While driving 50 mph, the contact attempted to accelerate and noticed that the accelerator pedal had fallen onto the floorboard. The pedal would not return to its normal position and the vehicle proceeded to accelerate. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral gear and shut the engine off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vin was not…
ODI 10342698
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden unintended acceleration occurred in our 2008 toyota 4runner. While sitting in a turn lane, foot on brake, transmission in drive, the vehicle engine suddenly increased power dramatically on its own. With foot on brake the vehicle accelerated forward on its own. It continued forward for about 800 feet before it returned to normal. No damages or injuries. Vehicle was parked and toyota dealer came and got it.…
ODI 10329513
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota 4runner. While driving at 2 mph, the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact had to depress the brake pedal several times before the vehicle would stop. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would send a representative to inspect the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were approximately 21,000. Also 10329513 smch
ODI 10328962
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota 4runner. The contact stated as she was driving 40mph the accelerator pedal went all the way to the floor and became stuck and the speed increased to 90mph. The contact stated she jammed her feet on the brakes, put the vehicle in neutral and the vehicle slowed down. She then pulled to the side of the road. She turned the vehicle on and off as the engine reset itself. She then drove…
ODI 10310993
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Started my 2008 toyota 4runner. Never touched the accelerator pedal. Engine raced uncontrollably to around 7-8000 rpm and shuddered terribly. Immediately turned the engine off and then tried it again. Did same thing. Took vehicle to the dealership where they said they couldn't duplicate the symptoms and said there weren't any codes stored in the computer. Was told they would call toyota technical to report issue.…
ODI 10316962
Vehicle Speed Control
I was in the smoky mountains in dec 2009-jan 2010 where the temperatures were very low and the vehicle was outdoors. Temps were mid 20s in the day time and mid teens at night. No icing was an issue. I was driving my 2008 toyota 4-runner into a parking space slowly around 2 pm getting ready to apply the brakes. Before i could do so the vehicle took off. I immediately slammed on the brakes and the vehicle did stop,…
Crash reported
ODI 10315022
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota 4runner. While driving 35 mph the vehicle accelerated up to 100 mph without intention. After repeated brake application he was able to decelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they could not duplicate the failure. The toyota manufacturer was notified, and he was advised that a remedy would not be available until april 2010. The failure mileage was 7,380.
ODI 10293573
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota 4 runner. While driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions the accelerator pedal traveled to the floor when pressure was applied as a result of the pedal sticking. There were several attempts before the accelerator pedal released. The driver was able to continue in operation with extreme caution. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The…
ODI 10302921
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated unintentionally while driving 50 mph. She had to depress the brake pedal with such force that she destroyed the entire braking system. The dealer had to replace the entire braking system because the brakes were so hot that they destroyed the rotors and the pads. The vehicle is still at the dealer and the contact does not want…
ODI 10280119
Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2008 toyota 4runner. I know it is not on the recall list, but a year ago i had an accident that fits the description of the sudden accelleration. No one at the time believed me when i said that i did nothing wrong, that the car just took off. In february 2009 i was on my way to work at around 6 am, everything was good. Then the next thing i remember i felt the car go over a curb and run into a building. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10314155