1999 Toyota Sienna Cruise Control Problems
4 owner-reported cruise control complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (4)
Your van sometimes accelerates suddenly on its own, making it difficult to slow down or stop, especially when you first start driving after it has been parked for a few hours. This problem is most noticeable during stop-and-go driving. The issue may involve the throttle control system, fuel delivery, or engine speed control components that may need inspection and adjustment or replacement.
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Your vehicle suddenly accelerated to about 45 mph on its own while you were driving. You had to press the brake pedal hard to get it to stop. This happened multiple times at different speeds, but you didn't take it to a dealer for diagnosis. The problem occurred around 125,000 miles.
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AND HIT SOMEONE THAT WAS STANDING IN THE GARAGE. THERE WAS ONE FATALITY DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 3500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATES 9/21/2011*CW
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) MY 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA, AT TIMES UNINTENDED ACCELERATED. I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN 2002 WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE VAN ACCELERATED AT I HIT A POLE. OCCASIONALLY IT APPEARS THAT STILL DO THE SAME AT TIMES. I TAKE TO THE DEALER ONE TIME AND THEY DID NOT SE ANYTHING WRONG. I AM DRIVING REALLY CAREFULLY NOW KEEPING ALWAYS TWO THREE CAR DISTANCE. NEED ASSISTANCE [XXX] *TR