Scion TC Acceleration problems by year

Transmission does a harsh/jerk downshift when coming to a stop. It does it randomly, usually when coming to a stop slowly. It's not safe, feels like the car lurches into 1st. Toyota reset the computer and it was ok for a bit but came back. I'm thinking it's the software of the car. Toyota said it's a learning transmission, but somethings wrong. It's scary to drive in traffic, and only have 33k miles. The transmission fluid was change by toyota last year with the ws and it has not fixed this issue. I'm worried the car may stall in stop and go or lurch so hard firm the 2-1 downshift that I might hit the car in front of me and cause an accident.

My engine had to be replaced, but instead of getting a scion they got a corolla engine, so now my car drinks too much gas. The brakes stopped being stop close to on the dime after they fixed the engine, and replaced the tires. When they changed the tires they used impact studs/bolts. Every time I use cruise control it goes faster a little no matter if it's up or down hill. I have to push down to slow it down.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 scion tc. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel turned in both directions independently. In addition, the vehicle jerked when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. While driving over a speed bump, the vehicle spun out independently. The contact lost control and the vehicle spun into the grass and stalled. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's...

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota scion tc. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The contact also stated that the horn and the cruise control was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the module was defective but did not disclose which module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

I purchased a 2009 toyota scion from the fairfield, ca dealership . I was on the freeway when my car accelerated up to a faster speed than I wanted I tried to correct it in the confusion and not understanding what was going on I lost control and crashed into another vehicle. There was 10,000.00 Of damage to the car it was repaired but then I had another accident in the same car again sitting at a stop light I barley tapped the gas pedal my car jumped into a high speed smashing into the car in front of me after I...

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota scion tc. The contact stated that as he was entering into a parking space, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact then crashed into another vehicle as he shifted into park. There was no warning lights illuminated. There were extensive damages to the front end of the vehicle. The police were notified and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified who sent a representative to further access the failure but the representative was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 01/15/13*lj updated 1/24/2013 *js

2009 Toyota scion. Consumer states unintended acceleration *tgw the consumer stated the sudden acceleration occurred as she placed her foot on the accelerator after being stopped at a red light. The vehicle took off at a high rate of speed. The foot break did not work and when she grabbed the emergency brake, the vehicle went into a spin. The left front wheel slammed into the curb and the vehicle came to a halt.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota scion tc. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the contact attempted to accelerate and the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently without warning. The contact engaged the brakes but failed to stop the vehicle. Then the contact applied the emergency brake which caused the vehicle to spin out of control. The vehicle came to a stop without crashing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who decided to send an inspector to the independent mechanic to inspect the vehicle. The inspector was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.

I was on my way to work when the vehicle in front of me came to a complete stop. I was approx. Three car lengths behind her (which is plenty of distance at 25mph) when I applied my brakes though nothing happened. They made a grinding noise (like the pads were gone, but they are new ceramic pads). I ended up hitting the vehicle in front of me. I got a citation for following to close, which is $260.00, My insurance was increased by over $100.00 A month, I had to pay for her car plus $3750.00 Of damage on mine. She...

The second time this happened to my vehicle I was driving on the freeway at 7:00am on 2/6/12 on the 215 s. Going around 75mph. The accelerator pedal floored all the way down as if someone had their foot on it. I panicked and had no idea what to do but press the brakes. As I pressed the brakes the car jerked me around. I noticed cars in front of me starting to slow down as I was entering traffic. By that time my car was going 100mph on its own because I had removed my feet from the petals. I last minute reacted and...

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota scion tc. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph and depressing the brake pedal when the rpms increased excessively and the vehicle would not respond. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. No one was injured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 69,000 and the failure mileage was 63,385. Updated 3/14/12*lj

As I was driving down the highway I accelerated to pass and it seemed as if my throttle shorted out. My car's rpm's dropped and I started to decrease speed. I removed my foot from the accelerator and it seemed to catch again, but as I pushed the pedal again my accelerator went out for a second time. At this point and my engine shut down. I shifted into neutral and tried to restart my car multiple times while rolling with no success. I had to try to maneuver my car through traffic with no power, rolling at a...

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota scion tc. While driving at 25 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle began to independently decrease in speed. The contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal and the vehicle accelerated at an abnormally rapid rate of speed. The contact was able to stop the acceleration by depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure occurred once more but he had not contacted the dealer or the manufacturer to report the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 11,000.

2009 Scion driving clear weather, dry pavement 40 mph on the entrance ramp to a divided highway, suddenly careened out of control crossing 2 lanes, hitting left guard rail, spinning 180 degrees and hitting right guard rail. Damage not yet assessed $10.0 Estimated. Tried to down shift to slow car but burned clutch trying. Second sudden acceleration in this vehicle. *Tr

Leicester, mass. -- Police say it appears the four teenagers who were killed in a car crash in leicester were wearing their seat belts, as was the lone survivor. Leicester police chief jim hurley says neither alcohol nor drugs was a factor in the crash. Hurley estimates the 2007 toyota scion was traveling about 75 miles-an-hour on a residential street in the central massachusetts town late friday night. He said the car veered out of control and hit the tree. Killed were the driver nathan plaza, 17, of leicester...