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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

5,613 NHTSA complaints about vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal issues across 49 makes and 647 models.

The vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 5,613 filings from 49 manufacturers and 647 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.

Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 1,145 crashes, 39 fires, 713 injuries, and 45 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the TOYOTA CAMRY with 401 filings, followed by FORD EXPLORER and FORD TAURUS. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.

Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.

5,613
Complaints
647
Models Affected
1,145
Crashes
39
Fires
45
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 TOYOTA CAMRY 401
2 FORD EXPLORER 322
3 FORD TAURUS 136
4 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 120
5 HONDA ACCORD 117
6 FORD F-150 112
7 MERCURY VILLAGER 107
8 FORD ESCAPE 93
9 TOYOTA COROLLA 86
10 FORD RANGER 74
11 FORD MUSTANG 72
12 TOYOTA AVALON 70
13 TOYOTA TACOMA 67
14 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 67
15 FORD FOCUS 66
16 CHEVROLET BLAZER 62
17 MERCURY SABLE 59
18 HONDA CIVIC 52
19 TOYOTA PRIUS 50
20 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 50
21 FORD WINDSTAR 50
22 CHEVROLET MALIBU 49
23 GMC SIERRA 46
24 CHEVROLET S10 46
25 TOYOTA RAV4 45
26 NISSAN QUEST 44
27 LEXUS ES350 44
28 NISSAN ALTIMA 42
29 NISSAN PATHFINDER 41
30 TOYOTA TUNDRA 39

Recent Complaints

2016 FORD FOCUS

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. While operating the vehicle, the vehicle was shaking abnormally while idling, while low on fuel, while driving long distances, or while driving uphill. The vehicle

2022 KIA SORENTO

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact experienced the death wobble. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the veh

2025 MAZDA CX-30 Crash

The contact owns a 2025 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 2 mph into his garage, his right foot had slipped between the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal, and he

2025 HONDA ODYSSEY

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the contact released the brake pedal and depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle failed t

2019 HONDA ODYSSEY

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the accelerator pedal depressed to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to respond. After releasing and then

2014 NISSAN QUEST

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that while at a red light, once the light turned green, the contact had to depress the accelerator pedal several times, and 5 seconds afterward

2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Crash

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that the vehicle jumped the curb while driving, but he was able to regain control. The driver turned off the vehicle and restarted it. Rece

2016 FORD E-450 Crash

The contact rented a 2016 U-Haul E450. The contact stated that while in the parking lot and placing the vehicle in drive, the contact tapped on the accelerator pedal, then when the brakes were applied

2024 TOYOTA CAMRY

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the braking system erroneously activated, causing the vehicle to decelerate unintendedly. The vehicle was

2024 TOYOTA RAV4 Crash

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while attempting to park and making a turn, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and collided with a 3 1/2 cement block wall. The contact s

2023 BMW 330I Crash

The contact owned a 2023 BMW 525i. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the mouth of the garage, his foot slipped off the brake and onto the accelerator pedal, and he drove through the rea

2022 GMC YUKON XL

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 - 60 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended for approximately

2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights ill

2015 RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on the Interstate, the electronic throttle warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road, t

2016 NISSAN ALTIMA

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond while the engine was running. The contact

2024 JEEP GLADIATOR

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while attempting to shift the vehicle into first gear, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated up to approximately 25 MPH without the accel

2024 TOYOTA RAV4 Crash

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH into a parking space, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration three times and crashed into a guard pipe. No

2025 FORD EXPLORER

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2025 GMC SIERRA 1500

The contact owns a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while tapping the accelerator pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact stated that the tires were squealing. The contact dr

2025 NISSAN SENTRA

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the contact's foot slid off onto the accelerator pedal. There were no warning lights illuminated. The

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal issues?
The NHTSA has received 5,613 complaints about vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal problems across 647 vehicle models from 49 manufacturers.
How dangerous are vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal defects?
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL issues have been linked to 1,145 crashes, 39 fires, 713 injuries, and 45 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal issues is the TOYOTA CAMRY with 401 complaints.
Where does PlainCars get its safety data?
All vehicle safety data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database, which collects reports from vehicle owners about safety-related defects.

Data Sources

Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.

Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.

Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.

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