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Toyota Pickup Acceleration problems by year

16 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Toyota Pickup's acceleration & cruise control. Unintended acceleration, surging, throttle problems and cruise or adaptive cruise faults.

Acceleration complaints by model year

YearAcceleration complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest Pickup acceleration complaints

2000 Toyota PickupAcceleration & cruise control

Engine light came on, then the vehicle lost power at 65 mph as if it had been shut off, almost causing an accident. The code reader indicated a problem with the accelerator pedal sensor. The shop cleaned it, but it has occurred a second time, this time at 55 mph.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11182076
1994 Toyota PickupAcceleration & cruise control

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 toyota pickup. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal sticks, the rpms increased, and the vehicle lunged forward. While driving 55 mph the vehicle accelerated and she engaged the brake pedal twice to slow down. The vehicle was repaired by a local mechanic. The toyota manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 159,000.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10302179
1993 Toyota PickupAcceleration & cruise control

The throttle suddenly stuck in the open position while the vehicle was being driven. It never returned to the closed position. The remainder of the trip was unsafe because the vehicle was extremely difficult to control.*Ak

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10028672
1991 Toyota PickupAcceleration & cruise controlCrash

On five occasions vehicle would suddenly surge forward intermittently . Acceleration appeared to occur whenever the vehicle was in low speed/ while parked/ when brake were applied or when vehicle would be coming to a stop. This problem has caused three accidents. Dealer / manufacturer refused to accept responsibility. Can nhtsa help or provide additional information on this matter. *Mjs

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 846646
1996 Toyota PickupAcceleration & cruise control

This vehicle has a problem with the accelerator sticking when trying to accelerate to pass by another vehicle . Driver has to press the accelerator to the floor, and after it does accelerate it gets stuck, and there is no way to get it to release. The dealer has not been contacted. *Ak

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 835946
1993 Toyota PickupAcceleration & cruise control

When truck comes to a stop the driver would try to take off the throttle would stick. Once the truck got going the truck would be alright. But, every time the driver would take off the throttle sticks. Dealerr charged the driver $30.00 To clean the throttle cable. *Ak

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 817539
1985 Toyota PickupAcceleration & cruise controlCrash

Upon placing into reverse gear expeienced engine surge, then vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control, overpowering brakes, finally hit an other rv due to thottle sticking.*Ak

Filed Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 802637
1994 Toyota PickupAcceleration & cruise controlCrash1 injury

Driving at speed of 15mph, vehicle went into open throttle position, speed 35mph, lost control went inbankment impact 12:00 and unbody damages. *Ak

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 800649

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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