2007 Toyota Tacoma Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 95
- 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 95 stored complaint records:
- 33 indicate a crash
- 11 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- cruise control · 25 records
- accelerator pedal · 16 records
- brake pedal · 14 records
- foot brake · 12 records
- continued accelerate · 10 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 42 |
| 30–60k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Unexpected acceleration incident at approx 12:30 pm, friday, 12 mary 2010 in virginia beach va. Road dry, traction good. Speed limit 35 but i had begun slowing (coasting) in anticipation of red light as i approached an intersection. When light changed to red began to brake and experienced rapid pulsing of the brake system (somewhat similar to operation of anti-lock brakes on icy roads) at about 2nd or 3rd pulse,…
ODI 10319588
Vehicle Speed Control
Periodically the vehicle will attempt to accelerate i.e. The engine will rev up as if the accelerator pedal was being depressed when the brake was applied. This has occurred three or four times since i purchased the vehicle on 1/9/10. The majority of the time this has happened at low speeds like when i was in a parking lot but the most recent incident happened when i tried to make a sudden stop to avoid a puppy in…
ODI 10317921
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a toyota on recall for floor mats. I did not have the toyota floor mats, not provided when purchased. On 2/12/10 40k maintenance was done on my vehicle i expressed concern about the accelerate / brake issue that toyota was having said my vehicle was not on the recall list. I asked the adviser if the mechanic would please check the accelerator & brakes while performing the maintenance check, he stated he that…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10317949
Vehicle Speed Control
2007 toyota tacoma - suddenly accelerated when approaching a traffic light. Would not stop when brakes were applied. After putting truck into neutral, brakes began to slow the truck enough to where the driver was able to put the truck into park and turn the truck off. Truck stopped before intersection; thankfully no accident or injuries occurred. Immediately called toyota dealership where truck was purchased new in…
ODI 10316361
Vehicle Speed Control
The 2007 toyota tacoma accelerates on its own. The cruise control also accelerates on its own. Both of these events occurred twice on february 14, 2010. On march 1, 2010, the truck was taken to the toyota service center in oxnard, ca. *tr
ODI 10315334
Vehicle Speed Control
On or about february 6, 2010, a 2007 toyota tacoma was being driven in los angeles, ca when the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed. Both the driver and passenger died from the injuries. Updated 04/05/10 *bf *tr update 9/28/11*cw according to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed due to the wet road conditions. Updated ivoq 08/23/10
Crash reported · 2 deaths
ODI 10317361
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. While driving 20 mph the vehicle accelerated out of control and hit a fence as she was driving 20 mph on a winding road. The contact sustained minor injuries. The front bumper was damaged. The police were not called. After the vehicle was driven home the toyota dealer was notified. The dealer informed her to wait until she received a recall notice in the mail before bringing…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10313807
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my 2007 toyota tacoma, which is a 4 cylinder standard shift model, and approaching a stop sign with the clutch depressed and my other foot on the brake when the engine went to maximum rpm. I shut the ignition off immediately and looked at the accelerator which was all the way up. I then restarted the vehicle and it ran normally. A subsequent visit to the place where this happened revealed a utility…
ODI 10306263
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma which was purchased brank new in 2007. She stated while traveling at speeds under 25 mph and attempting to stop her vehicle in front of her home, the brakes would not operate and did not respond to her depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle proceeded to crash into a parked a vehicle. Later in the week, the contact received an interim recall letter from toyota pertaining to…
Crash reported
ODI 10298643
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Sunday after 2009 christmas, we went to church. As we pull into the church parking lot and getting ready to back in one of the parking lot and our car toyota tacoma accelerate all of sudden with rapid speed and slam into the rear bumper of another parked vehicle (honda accord). No one was hurt but our tacoma front bumper and honda's rear bumper was damaged. After that our truck brake light remain blinking and we can…
Crash reported
ODI 10303297
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. While driving 10 mph the vehicle accelerated without intention. After repeated brake application the vehicle would not stop. Consequently she crashed into an embankment, and then into a tree. The front fender and sides of the vehicle were damaged badly. The police came but there was no report because no-one was injured. A tow truck came and towed the vehicle out of the…
Crash reported
ODI 10294885
Vehicle Speed Control
On 1 dec 2009 i was driving behind a lebanon riii district school bus at approximately 3pm on washington ave in lebanon mo. I was driving my 2007 toyota tacoma at approximately 20-25 mph when the school bus began to slow to make a left turn. I was approximately 30 feet behind the bus and lifted my foot off the accelerator to coast my truck and then began to brake when the bus stopped to make its turn. When i applied…
Crash reported
ODI 10301860
Vehicle Speed Control
On november 27, 2009, my boyfriend and i were driving my 2007 toyota tacoma home after attending a football game at auburn university. My boyfriend was driving and as he was accelerating to pass a semi, my tacoma's accelerator sucked to the floor, pushing my vehicle to dangerous speeds nearly causing us to rear-end the vehicle in front of us. He was unable to get the vehicle to stop using the brake and was unable to…
ODI 10295231
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that when attempted to pull out of his driveway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated when he depressed the accelerator pedal. The ground was wet so the contact was unable to control the vehicle and it stopped in a ditch. The vehicle was destroyed but not inspected. The currrent and failure mileages were 70,429.
Crash reported
ODI 10325351
Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma which was purchased brand new. He stated that while he was utilizing the 4-wheel drive and attempting to accelerate making either a left or right turn at any speed over 5 mph, the vehicle would jerk as if it was resistant to accelerating. When driving over any type of bump in the road, the vehicle would shake violently and would exhibit a banging noise similar to clanging…
ODI 10311293
Vehicle Speed Control
I had come to a complete stop at a red light. With my foot on the brake, my 2007 toyota tacoma started to accelerate. I freaked out, thinking that i may have accidentally pushed down on the accelerator pedal. I moved my foot over to the left a little, with no change. I then looked down to make sure that my foot was not on the accelerator pedal. Luckily, the light changed not long after this incident. It has never…
ODI 10321645
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
2007 toyota tacoma throttle sticking while climbing above 5000 ft in mountains throttle stuck wile trying to shift in mountains engine raced until slowly let out clutch shifting in mountains when i came down to normal altitude problem went away. Think it is in computer not gas pedal. *tr
ODI 10310667
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving my 2007 toyota tacoma (v6, 4-wd, automatic, access cab), i experienced sudden unintended acceleration as i was turning from w. Seventh avenue in eugene, oregon onto northbound interstate-105. I was traveling at a safe rate of speed (approx. 20 mph) as i made the turn from the surface street to the left-hand, curving, on-ramp which is the beginning of an elevated freeway structure. It was mid-morning and,…
Crash reported
ODI 10311607
Vehicle Speed Control
Two incidents: 7/9/09 heading down to the keys on us 27 about 6pm. Cruise control set at 60 for several miles (had been raining. Speed limit is 65mph). Back end starts to pass me on right. I am now sliding south bound facing east. I cut wheels to right. This works great. In no time at all, i am skidding southbound facing west. I notice i am not slowing down even though my foot was not on gas (cruise control). I cut…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10278481
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact pressed the resume cruise control button. Suddenly, the engine began to rev and the vehicle continued to accelerate to 90 mph. He depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The accelerator pedal was 'pegged' to the floor; however, nothing was obstructing the pedal. The contact disengaged the cruise…
ODI 10276982
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving from tucson to queen creek on highway 79. I set my cruise control to 65 and enjoyed the ride. I came around a bend in the road, and there was a pickup pulling a trailer a few hundred yards ahead going much slower than 65. I tapped on the brake to disengage the cruise control, and slowed down to ~ 50 before i could pass due to oncoming traffic. Once the road was clear, i accelerated by pushing the…
ODI 10276445
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
I was passing another vehicle in my 2007 toyota tacoma. The accelerator stuck while passing. I tapped it twice trying to release it and applied the brakes. The accelerator pedal would not release and the vehicle continued to accelerate. I quickly turned off the ignition and coasted to a stop. The pedal was still laying on the floor when i stopped so i opened the engine hood and looked to see if i could see the cable…
ODI 10276034
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. When the contact stopped at a stop sign, the vehicle surged forward and the rpms increased. The vehicle would not downshift and he had to slam on the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred twice in june of 2009. The dealer could not duplicate the failure or provide further assistance. The manufacturer opened a case regarding the issue. The current mileage…
ODI 10275599
Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2007 toyota tacoma. I have had one experience of the accelerator sticking. I was driving on a highway when all of a sudden the car was going like 80 mph, engine screaming - the brakes didn't respond at all. I was not in cruise control (i never use that) and i have just factory installed mats, which were not stuck under the accelerator. Thank god the road was empty, i pulled over, put the car in neutral and…
ODI 10304918
Vehicle Speed Control
I was traveling to a training op on hwy 301 south with 2 co-workers in my vehicle. I eased out to pass a vehicle and punched to gas to get on around him. The gas pedal stuck in the wide open position (or felt like wide open). It acelerated from about 50 mph to 100 mpg in such a short time, it seemed like seconds. I had heard a rumor that the floor mat may be the issue, so..while accelerating at an absolutely…
ODI 10303509