The toyota yaris has a drive-by-wire system that results in a delayed response of about two to three seconds when the accelerator pedal is applied. i have a 2009 model, but have been informed by a friend who has a 2011 yaris that the same issue is present. the delayed accelerator response is not only unnerving, it is dangerous in a parking situation. i called toyota corporate customer relations, who referred me to a dealer. i spoke to two service managers in portland, or who both indicated this problem can only be repared with a software patch, which is not available. *tr
I was behind another vehicle on a ramp leading from one roadway to another and now realize that i had experienced unintended acceleration as i was slowly following the vehicle in front of me on this uphill ramp and my vehicle lunged forward striking the other vehicle. this vehicle was a loaner from galaxy toyota, eatontown,nj., a 2009 yaris. it was towed back to toyota. *tr