And how could we forget this?

But in early 1989, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
issued the findings of an exhaustive two-year study of sudden
acceleration. It concluded there was no mechanical problem that directly caused the
acceleration of the Audi 5000 or any other cars (including Mercedes-Benz,
Nissan, and Toyota models) accused by drivers of having minds of their own.
NHTSA investigators determined that most of the accidents must have been the
result of driver error,especially a driver mistaking the gas pedal for the
brake. Government safety agencies in Canada and Japan reached similar
conclusions in their own studies.
On March 12, 1989, Bradley presented a short update, reporting on NHTSAs
findings. He said the study "supported the position of Audi and the other
manufacturers," and that investigators "could find no mechanical or
electrical failures which would cause sudden unintended acceleration." While the study concluded drivers were mistakenly hitting the accelerator, Bradley noted that
it also pointed to possible design problems "the shape, location, and feel of
gas and brake pedals" as a contributing factor.

"Audi of America," concluded Bradley, "which saw its sales drop by more than
two-thirds as a result of adverse publicity, said it was delighted with the
new report, which it said finally vindicates the Audi."

And I found this from 2004 if anyone wants to read more:

USATODAY.com - Technology puts unintended acceleration back in spotlight