Applied brake, brakes failed to stop vehicle, instead vehicle sped up causing collision.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi lancer. while driving various speeds and attempting to come to a stop, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle accelerated independently. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the front driver's side brake pad and rotor were corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 48,000.