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1996 Toyota Corolla Cruise Control Problems

5 owner-reported cruise control complaints from NHTSA data

5
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crashes
1
Fires
Apr 1997Dec 2003
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Cruise Control Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #96E001000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THESE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS FAIL TO HOLD THE SPEED SET BY THE DRIVER AND CAN ACCELERATE ABOVE THE INTENDED SET SPEED.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE CRUISE CONTROL ASSEMBLIES.

Owner Complaints (5)

criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Oct 2019

Your vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own while traveling at 35 mph on a city street, and you were unable to stop it from accelerating. The vehicle crashed into another vehicle as a result. An independent witness confirmed your account of the unintended acceleration.

NHTSA #: 11265455
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
FireFiled: Oct 2006

Your accelerator became stuck while driving at 70 mph, and you couldn't slow down or brake the car. After about half a minute, something fell from under the hood and the engine lost all power, forcing you to coast to a stop. Smoke then came from the engine compartment and the car caught fire, causing complete engine destruction. The issue likely involves a mechanical accelerator linkage failure combined with an engine fire, and will require a complete engine replacement or rebuild.

NHTSA #: 10170202
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Dec 2003

Your car may suddenly accelerate on its own without you pressing the gas pedal. When this happens, applying the brakes may not slow the car down effectively. This issue has been involved in a crash.

NHTSA #: 10051146
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Sep 2008

Your cruise control is not working as it should. You've contacted Toyota about this issue, but they've indicated they don't have any information about a recall for this problem. Getting your cruise control repaired will likely involve inspection and replacement of the cruise control module or related components.

NHTSA #: 10242648
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Apr 1997

CRUISE CONTROL WAS MISSED BY ERROR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ASSEMBLED.

NHTSA #: 516255

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