Ongoing problem with vehicle not deaccelerating when foot is removed off pedal. Vehicle would intermittently continue for a few seconds or more, and sometimes up to a minute, before vehicle would return to normal speed. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that condition was normal.

- Panaca, NV, USA

Vehicle does not decelerate normally when the accelerator is released due to a computer controlled design feature of the engine. The design flaw results in deceleration, and excesive acceleration if going down hill. Also causes cruise control to overshoot the set speed by 20-40 mph

- Ridge Crest, CA, USA

Car idles 1,000-1,100 RPM. Will travel more than a mile on level highway after accelerator released. Braking is never assisted by engine as should happen to one degree or another

- Cumming, GA, USA

I was disengaging cruise control which was set at 62 mph to deaccelerate on a decline to maneuver curves in road. I applied brakes and they did not respond. Car actually started to accelerate resulting in a crash against a guard rail. Air bags failed to deploy and resulted in two injuries although not severe

- Butte, MT, USA

While at a complete stop, engine accelerated, high idle speed and shifting to neutral would not bring down. Had to shut enginine down. Dealer could not duplicate problem, no codes. Dlr said to return if problem arises again.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

When cruise control is set it accelerates al least 15 mph past the speed it was set for.

- Clarence, 00, USA

Vehicle does not decelerate after the driver has removed foot from gas pedal. Dealer says that the vehicle is operating normally, problem still exists.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

Vehicle has experienced four incidents of sudden acceleration, also has problems with cruise control, due to possible (fuel/throttle/linkages) failure. Mjs

- New London, WI, USA

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while backing up, resulting in collision with other vehicles. Mjs

- Philadelph, PA, USA

Inconsistent speed control, vehicle will not decelerate, will pick up speed on hills, absolutely no engine braking, requires excessive use of brakes

- Midland, TX, USA

While driving down a hill with the cruise control set at a specific speed vehicle will exceed that speed by 25 miles.

- Canton, OH, USA

Going downhill with speed control set at 65 mph, speed went up to 80 mph. The dealer was made aware of the problem. Condition was stated to be normal.

- Largo, MD, USA

Vehicle experiences "speed flair", when brake pedal is released and before consumer can engage accelerator pedal vehicle shoots forward, unable to rectify problems, consumer does not have complete control over vehicle when this occurs. Mjs

- Detroit, MI, USA

While driving with cruise control activated it disengaged without manual operation and without warning, cause unknown.

- St Louis, MO, USA

While backing out of a parking space vehicle took off in reverse, causing driver to smash into 3 other cars. Owner experienced same problem on March 26th and April 29th. Those incidents did not result in a crash. The vehicle has been towed to the dealership.

- Athens, GA, USA

The vehicle will pick up speed by itself withoutaccekerating, which could cause an accident.

- Gaitherburg, MD, USA

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration as driver was putting vehicle into park resulting in vehicle hitting a wall.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Although cruise control is set, the car accelerates when going down a hill. Acceleration up to additional 15 miles an hour. Driver must brake in order to maintain desired speed. Service department states this has been reported to them, but they have no solution.

- Staunton, VA, USA

Excessive use of brakes required when cruise control is in use, picks up speed when going over bumps.

- Shrewsbury, PA, USA

While driving vehicle consumer commenced to slow down by applying brakes, vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control for unknown reason. Vehicle taken to dealer and problem cannot be duplicated at this time.

- Coral Gables, FL, USA