Accelerator Pedal problems of the 1998 Toyota RAV4

Five problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 1998 Toyota RAV4. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2008

The gas pedal broke off the fire wall , with bolts still in tact to the gas pedal.

2 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2003

When attempting to depress brake pedal will depress throttle pedal, resulting in vehicle surging forward. Consumer feels pedals were designed incorrectly because they are too close together and are of same height. . . . .

3 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

Firewall is cracked causing gas pedal to move side to side and literally pushing through the floor with no support structure to hold it in position. A definite saftey hazard!.

4 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2000

Acceleration pedal sticks, mostly on take off.

5 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

1998 Toyota Rav4. Consumer states problems with accelerator pedal the consumer stated she has experienced problems with the vehicle for at least 7 of the 11 years she has owned it. When the consumer was at a full stop, and proceeded to step on the gas pedal, nothing happened. The vehicle would began to move when the accelerator pedal was applied with extreme force, so the vehicle jerked forward or when the accelerator pedal was pressed up and down and the vehicle would jerk forward. The service center lubricated the accelerator pedal.


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