Problems with 2004 Toyota Corolla VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

My 2004 toyota corolla surges for 1-2 seconds while at stop or red light. it feels like it is going to take off by itself. this happens more often in warm weather than cold weather. i brought my car to the dear and complained about this problem. they told me it is normal. this can be over all serious safety problem. *tr

I was driving with my children down a residential street in eugene oregon when i pulled my foot off of the accelerator. the car failed to decelerate. i pumped the accelerator to no effect. i looked down at the accelerator and saw the floor mat wedged under the accelerator. i was able to pull the mat out and slow the car down. later in inspecting the mat, i saw for the first time that there were two hooks designed to hold the mat in place. one of the hooks had become disengaged causing the mat to move and become lodged firmly beneath the accelerator. i had been fortunate in avoiding and accident. years later the mat recall of other toyota models was made. the 2004 corolla was not part of the recall. i contacted both the main company and my local dealer. i was instructed to put the mat in my trunk. the company never made a recall of this model in spite of the issue being identical to those included in the recall. i have been concerned about toyota's lack of action ever since. after hearing what happened with gm, i decided that i had not notified the proper authorities since nothing was done. the 2004 corolla should have been part of the initial recall for defective floor mats. toyota, like gm, failed to take corrective action and should be held accountable. people may have been injured or died from this lack of action and as long as a recall has not happened that danger continues to exist. *tr

When i stop the car when i'm driving e.g. at a traffic light, the car pulls forward when i brake. this occurs like 70% of the time. i tried to get in touch with toyota and they tell me that the recall does not apply for my vehicle. since i bought the car brand new, i thought it was my imagination but i came to a realization that it is my car. *tr

Tl- while driving a rented 2004 pontiac montana west bound on bridge at approximately 65mph a toyota corolla driving east bound came over the medium into his lane and collided head into his vehicle. there was two fatalities the driver in the toyota corolla, and his front seat passenger, he and the other two passengers were also injured. he stated this complaint is on the toyota corolla. he believed the driver in the 2004 toyota corolla attempted to stop the vehicle, but was not able because of a defective\\ gas pedal and brakes, or electronic control. florida highway patrol 70564001, florida highway patrols investigator report f050ff004415, florida crash report 70987110. the mileage information for the 2004 toyota corolla was not available. li updated 05/10/10 *bf updated 08/23/10 updated 9/28/11*cw

While idling at a stop light vehicle surged. *ak vehicle has had 600 rpm surges while in park and while at idle for no reason. the manufacturer appeared to be aware of the problem with the camry models but has received no reports of problems with the corolla. *nm

I own a 2004 toyota corolla with about 13,000 miles. last week i was driving on a flat city street, going about 30 mph, when i had to slow down for a red light. i came to a complete stop with my foot securely down on the brake pad when the engine began to rev and the car lurched forward. there was enough space between me and the car in front of me to avoid an accident. nonetheless, this concerned me because i have detected the same problem once or twice before while stopped on an incline. the assistant service manager at my toyota dealership said he's not aware of these problems, but i found something similar on the web concerning the camrys. i am getting the car checked out this weekend. *jb

Intermittently while driving at low speed vehicle suddenly accelerated. *ak

2004 toyota corolla suddenly accelerates against the will and conduct of the operator of the vehicle on several occasions - toyota motor company ignores issue repeatedly. odi cases 1431208 and 10051102 are invited to contact me ([xxx]) at [xxx] to discuss similar experience.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Consumer states that brake pedal was too close to the gas pedal. when the brakes were depressed the consumer's foot also pressed the gas pedal which almost caused an accident. *ak (shawn t. hebley 08/20/03) *scc *jb

I bought a brand new 2004 toyota corolla in may this year. a few days later i was driving on the free way and the new car accelerated by itself. i tried to step on the brake to slow down, it became uncontrollable. i was driving at 60 miles per hour. finally i have to exit the free way and the car hit the divider and got totally crashed.*ak