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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.
Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.
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ODI category VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
5,613 filings · 647 models · 49 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS HEAVY 5,613 ODI rows
- MODELS 647 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 49 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 20.4% 1,145 crash-flagged
- RANK #48 of 696 categories
- SEV FATAL 45 deaths · 614 injuries
Filing-volume peers
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#48 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (45 reported fatalities across 647 models). Open Toyota Camry (category leader) →
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL filing-volume reading
The standout signal for vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal is ODI intake volume: 5,613 filings (HEAVY band · #48 of 696 standardized categories) across 647 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 20.4%.
Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.
Next step: compare Toyota Camry against FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP on filing totals before treating vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Camry | |
| 2 | Ford Explorer | |
| 3 | Ford Taurus | |
| 4 | Chevrolet Silverado | |
| 5 | Honda Accord | |
| 6 | Ford F-150 | |
| 7 | Mercury Villager | |
| 8 | Ford Escape | |
| 9 | Toyota Corolla | |
| 10 | Ford Ranger | |
| 11 | Ford Mustang | |
| 12 | Toyota Avalon | |
| 13 | Toyota Tacoma | |
| 14 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 15 | Ford Focus | |
| 16 | Chevrolet Blazer | |
| 17 | Mercury Sable | |
| 18 | Honda Civic | |
| 19 | Toyota Prius | |
| 20 | Mercury Mountaineer | |
| 21 | Ford Windstar | |
| 22 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 23 | GMC Sierra | |
| 24 | Chevrolet S10 | |
| 25 | Toyota Rav4 | |
| 26 | Nissan Quest | |
| 27 | Lexus Es350 | |
| 28 | Nissan Altima | |
| 29 | Nissan Pathfinder | |
| 30 | Toyota Tundra |
Recent Complaints
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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