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CombatVet0311 · 10-22-2010, 10:53 AM

the simple fact of the matter is, cars aren't supposed to accelerate when you press the brakes or let of the throttle, and no it's not "media hype", I easily reproduced my mother's claim of unintended acceleration within 20 min of driving her corolla myself.

Unless somehow we are both experiencing some sort of vertigo or sensory overload, the car intermittently surges forward sometimes. It almost feels like it could be a problem with the ecu programming itself or some kind of calibration error with the electronic throttle body.

People will say things like "every auto manufacturer has their problems" which they do, or "you guys are just bashing Toyota" which admittedly I am, or bring up any number of defective parts from other manufacturers that they found on the internet in an attempt to deflect criticism of Toyota or make Toyota seem as if they are on equal footing with other manufacturers.

The simple fact of the matter is, my mom's corolla is unpredictable and will be soon traded in on a comparable Chevrolet or Ford product you can call it "hype" if you want to.

I wont be recommending Toyota to my family or loved ones in the midst of their current problems as I'm not sure beyond speculation that all of their products meet standards of safety that seem to be met by other manufacturers.

You can choose to put your family in a sketchy car if you so desire but know that you have been warned multiple times from various outlets

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CombatVet0311 Drives: blk 2010 camaro 2ss l99 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 167	the simple fact of the matter is, cars aren't supposed to accelerate when you press the brakes or let of the throttle, and no it's not "media hype", I easily reproduced my mother's claim of unintended acceleration within 20 min of driving her corolla myself. Unless somehow we are both experiencing some sort of vertigo or sensory overload, the car intermittently surges forward sometimes. It almost feels like it could be a problem with the ecu programming itself or some kind of calibration error with the electronic throttle body. People will say things like "every auto manufacturer has their problems" which they do, or "you guys are just bashing Toyota" which admittedly I am, or bring up any number of defective parts from other manufacturers that they found on the internet in an attempt to deflect criticism of Toyota or make Toyota seem as if they are on equal footing with other manufacturers. The simple fact of the matter is, my mom's corolla is unpredictable and will be soon traded in on a comparable Chevrolet or Ford product you can call it "hype" if you want to. I wont be recommending Toyota to my family or loved ones in the midst of their current problems as I'm not sure beyond speculation that all of their products meet standards of safety that seem to be met by other manufacturers. You can choose to put your family in a sketchy car if you so desire but know that you have been warned multiple times from various outlets Last edited by CombatVet0311; 10-22-2010 at 11:03 AM.