2010 Toyota Corolla Acceleration Problems

Which parts fail

• Accelerator pedal
  28

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

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  12275%
• 25k–50k
  149%
• 50k–75k
  127%
• 75k–100k
  96%
• 100k–150k
  42%
• 150k+
  21%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Toyota Corolla owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that, while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated despite the brakes being applied, causing the driver to crash into a parked vehicle. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployments, or police reports filed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly lunged forward. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle kept rolling forward, and the contact was forced to use the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V017000 (Vehicle Speed Control); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was contacted, but the contact was unsure whether the dealer had diagnosed the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,457.

Was drive west down Gooding Ave in Bristol,R.I 02809 when my vehicle idle surged and car was going over 50mph with out my foot on the accelerator.. when trying to control the vehicle I couldn't even use the brakes stepping on the brake would not slow down the vehicle I ended up side swiping a vehicle at a traffic light and proceeded through the intersection through a fence onto a person's lawn Clearly this was a unintended acceleration issue

There have been multiple times where the car accelerates on it's own, suddenly. The latest was last evening. It usually happens when I'm just going to accelerate slighting (at a stop sign, or end of the driveway) where I give it just a little gas, and the car accelerates much more quickly than intended. I've looked for a recall, but cannot find one for this. Please advise.

During the operation of the vehicle on a normal surface street during morning commute through city streets following traffic at speeds not exceeding 35 MPH the vehicle seemed to have accelerated (sped up) during the application of the brake causing the vehicle to strike the vehicle in front of it. The damage to the vehicle struck was not visible due to the slow speed, but it did cause minor damage to the vehicle in question. During the event the driver perceived acceleration at the time of the application of the brakes and the sound associated with the anti-lock features being engaged. At the end of the incident the brake pedal was depressed all the way down to the floor. This is very concerning since the reaction of the vehicle was opposite of the driver command. …

While driving on a street named hamner this afternoon on a warm day in the city of norco with clear skies traveling approximately 15 MPH my 2010 Corolla did not stop at a distance of about 15 feet when I applied the brake pedal and that caused me to hit another vehicle. The brake system failure which felt like the anti-lock brake system where the brakes did not engage but rather made a pulsating movement against my rotors caused my vehicle to keep moving and inevitably I could not stop my vehicle. On several occasions I have brought this issue up to Toyota service departments at numerous dealers in the past years and I was given no solutions. The explanation after showing the technicians was that it was normal and should not be a problem. This brake issue caused me to not have braking system power to safely come to a stop prior to the collision today. …

I was driving 99 south in south sacramento last aug 21 2015, at around 2 pm. My lt foot was on the brake as I stopped to glance at my blind spot on my rt side so I can take hwy 50 toward lake tahoe, when I turned my head to the front, I noticed my car was moving forward on it's own, so I pressed the brakes all the way down and I lost control of the car, I felt the brake stucked to the floor and the only reason the car stopped is because I was on bumper to bumper traffic and my car hit the car infront of me. My car had only had 47000 miles on it. 2 weeks prior to that I took my car to the dealer for oil change and he said I need new front brakes on the next oil change. As a result of the accident, my car is totalled. Fortunately no one was injured! The policeman took report. …

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Toyota Corolla. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without warning. While depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, it failed to stop. As a result, the contact crashed into an electrical pole. The contact sustained chest and arm injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the home of the contact's sister. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. As a result, the vehicle was involved in a front end collision with a concrete wall. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the brakes did not respond. A police report was not filed. The insurance company towed the vehicle to a collision repair shop. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The contact suffered moderate head pain, scrapes, and bruises on the arm. Medical attention was required. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was not provided.

Traveled approximately 80 miles round trip. Pulled into driveway of passenger and stopped. Car was idling then suddenly surged forward. Had to stomp on brake hard, but still hit garage door causing damage. This was the third incident with my car and I am now afraid to drive it. Second incident occurred when I slowed at a stop light which was green preparing to turn right. The car suddenly accelerated and I stood on the brake as I turned the corner. The car sounded like all the bolts and motor were falling out before it righted itself. This could have been a very serious accident.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Acceleration complaints in other Corolla years