Sudden Unintended Acceleration of Toyota Vehicles Still Doesn't Have A Fix

Sudden Unintended Acceleration (SUA) hit the news big in recent months as more and more Toyota drivers are experiencing issues with their cars unexpectedly accelerating. The various Toyota models accelerate even when the driver's foot is on the brake, the car is in idle, or the driver is keeping a steady and consistent speed. Though Toyota is hurriedly recalling vehicles and trying to fix this dangerous auto defect now, SUA has been affecting drivers for many years and has resulted in at least 815 accidents.

Initially blaming SUA on improperly installed accessory floor mats, Toyota has not found a reliable remedy. SUA has been reported under such a wide variety of circumstances that it seems there may be many contributing factors.

Since replacing floor mats, assessing pedal placement, correcting vehicle trim, and investigating many other mechanical issues in certain models has not proved fruitful for Toyota, some car experts are suggesting the auto defect stems from the electrical system. Toyota has not accepted this as plausible, claiming their vehicles' electrical systems to be fool-proof, yet it is becoming clear that a full examination of SUA with respect to the mechanical workings as affected by electronics will be necessary.

In the mean time, Toyota drivers are concerned and wanting Toyota, who has been slow to act to prevent SUA accidents until the recent recall, to place a higher regard on public safety. Many believe brake-to-idle features should be installed in all models, lines, and years, allowing the driver to override acceleration even when the throttle is open or being affected by one of the potential SUA causes.

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