2005 Toyota Avalon Acceleration Problems

Which parts fail

• Accelerator pedal
  8
• Cruise control
  4
• Linkages
  1

Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1831%
• 25k–50k
  1424%
• 50k–75k
  1119%
• 75k–100k
  47%
• 100k–150k
  814%
• 150k+
  35%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Toyota Avalon owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The vehicle then returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V017000 (Vehicle Speed Control); the VIN was included, but the vehicle had already been repaired under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 170,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated while attempting to make a left turn, the accelerator pedal was depressed and became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.

On 10/25/18 I was involved in a head on collision when my gas pedal hung and lurched forward while I was pulling into a parking space at a doctor's office. I had slowed down to park when my car jumped the curb and hit the building head on. It was 3:50 in the afternoon and a clear visibility day. The police report has my speed at about 20 MPH. My airbag didn't deploy, I did have my seatbelt on. It was straight front end damage to my car. As a result of the impact I am suffering from whiplash and possible (traumatic brain injury), also neck and back pain. I believe that the cause of this accident was the gas pedal 'sticking' and as a result of no airbag deployment causing more motion on my head, neck, and back.

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated and while trying to avoid hitting other vehicles, the vehicle flipped over 4 times. No injury occurred. A police report filed. The vehicle was towed an independent facility but the vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer of the vehicle was not notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not provided.

I was backing into my garage and suddenly I could not control my car. It accelerated and I could not stop it. I hit the brake and car didnt stop until it crashed into my refrigerator in the garage. It happened so fast, like a bad dream. I could not control my car. I was only going approx 5 miles and hour then it accelerated to a great speed I could not control or stop my car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. The contact was driving 60-65 MPH when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The brakes were depressed to the floorboard and the parking brake was engaged but to no avail and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact was concerned that he would crash into another vehicle and exited an off ramp where he crashed in an open field where the vehicle went airborne and rolled over several times. Before coming to rest right side up. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained internal injuries and a fracture to both the left and right ribs. The vehicle was destroyed. A passenger sustained injuries to the ribs and vertebra. A police report was filed. The contact stated that he had never experienced the failure prior to the date of the crash. The approximate failure and current mileage was 62,000. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while reversing 3 MPH from a parking space, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into two parked vehicles. The vehicle was then shifted into drive yet the vehicle then accelerated forward before crashing into another vehicle and a light pole. Both of the front air bags deployed, causing injuries and bruises to the driver and the passenger. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and deemed as destroyed. The contact stated that just prior to the crash, the vehicle was serviced by the dealer for routine maintenance. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 10V017000 (vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal) but could not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall as the manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 40,000.

I was driving my 2005 Toyota Avalon in stop and go traffic due to an earlier accident up ahead. Vehicle speed at the time was approximately 10-15 MPH. Without warning the Avalon surged ahead and rapidly accelerated. My vehicle impacted a truck which I had been following for some time. Air bags deployed, the windshield shattered and I sustained numerous injuries. The Avalon was declared a total loss. It's unbelievable how so much damage could have resulted from such a slow initial speed and the short distance I traveled. Mileage at the time was approximately 59,000 and I had driven the vehicle since it was new without any previous incidents. Numerous recalls involving acceleration and braking with the Avalon had already been completed by our local Toyota dealer.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated she was attempting to enter a parking space at approximately 2mph. When she depressed the brake pedal, there was an unusual increase in engine rpms and the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact crashed into a tree and continued to accelerate until independently stopping. The contact sustained injuries to her knees. A police report was available. The vehicle was towed to an authorized Toyota dealer where the vehicle was inspected two weeks following the crash. The technician advised that the results would not be available for 30-45 days. The contact was awaiting the results of the inspection. The failure and current mileages were approximately 49,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a utility pole. The contact attempted to apply the brakes but to no avail. The contact was injured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local body shop and declared as destroyed. Prior to the crash, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 10V017000 (vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that no mechanical failure were located within the vehicle. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.

Related recalls

Acceleration complaints in other Avalon years