general problems of the 2010 Toyota RAV4 - part 1

On August 10 2022 I was pulling slowly into a parking spot with foot lightly on brake to control forward motion car attempted to surge /accelerate . I stepped firmly on brake and since car was nearly stopped I put it in to park. Rpm's went up dramatically and then car reverted to normal rpms. I estimate that the entire process. I estimate that the entire process took place in about 30 seconds or less. I immediately took vehicle to the Toyota dealer and they presumably checked it out and found no problems with vehicle. They "deemed it accidental accelerator pedal engagement by customer" which it was definitely not! a similar situation occurred about 3 months earlier. That time I was pulling slowly into traffic and suddenly car tried to accelerate. I pressed firmly on brake pedal and acceleration stopped. Entire event was very brief seconds and I ignored it as a possible anomaly not requiring attention. I reported that to dealer as well when I took it in for the 10 August incident.

Steering becomes very hard to control with no slack and in the wheel and occasionally it feels like you hit ice and sliding when you change lanes, happens on dry paved road without warning. Also when using cruise control hitting button to slow down the headlights and dash lights fade out and then brighter when acceleration.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated the vehicle speed accelerated independently causing the contact to rear end the vehicle in front of her, while she had the brake pedal depressed. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There were no medical injuries that were sustained that required medical attention. The vehicle was not towed, the contact able was to drive the vehicle home. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure and offered to buy back the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

I was on a test drive to buy the vehicle. . It was very cold out,teens, but no ice on road. Riding along 20-25mph slowing down for red light--applied break -- seemed car was still accellerating had to stand on breaks to stop a couple of feet from car in front. Returned to dealership and told them , they looked up VIN said there as no recall. I saw on this site there is a very similar issue that there was a recall for. Should Toyota take a closer look at this vehicle?.

I had been driving app. 10 minutes in snow covered road conditions when I was approaching an interesection with traffic stopped for a red light. As I applied the brake to ease into a stop, the vehicle accelerated uncontrolably. I was in the center lane with stopped vehicles in front of me. I had to exert hard force on the brake pedal to finally bring my vehicle to a stop. The engine was at least over 4000rpms on the tachometer. Whe traffic started moving again, I eased off the brake pedal and slowly applied gas and eased over in to the right(curb) lane. I stayed slow at about 15-20 mph and felt an acceleration again, but was able to brake successfully. I then turned right into the first available parking lot to gain composure before continuing on. I continued home at a safe rate of speed ( under 35mph). In the past 2 years there have been 3 other occurances of acceleration when braking but never to this extreme.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle crashed into the rear end of another vehicle. There was no personal injury. A police report was not filed of the incident. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The black box data detected that the brakes were not faulty. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000. The consumer stated it was not the first time, she and her husband experienced brake failure, with the vehicle continuing to accelerate. The dealer informed the consumer, that an update on the brakes had not been made. The consumer stated she never received any type of notification, to have service done.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while applying the brakes in an attempt to park, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a residential garage door. There were no injuries. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure and current mileage was 12,857.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while sitting at a stop light, the engine rpms increased excessively. The contact turned the vehicle off for a few minutes before restarting the vehicle. The engine rpms continued to increase. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 37,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while parking, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a curb and then into a building. After crashing in to the building, the contact could still hear the vehicle attempting to accelerate. The contact suffered injuries to her head and knee. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to repair the body. The acceleration failure had not been diagnosed. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure and current mileage was 28,500.

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while entering a residential garage, the vehicle began to accelerate independently. The contact applied the brakes but the more the contact depressed the brake, the farther the vehicle accelerated. The contact shifted into neutral and the engine was turned off to stop the acceleration failure. The manufacturer and dealer were both notified of the problem but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was 45,000. Kmj.

Putting into a parking stall (at a rest stop)with foot on the brake pedal,the Rav4 acceelerated at a high speed,only stopped after hitting a sign pole,still accelating ,only stopped by turning motor off with ignitoin key. The air bags did not activate with $8809 in damage . This vehicle has 2 recalls on the accelleration problem,1 on the rear suspension. Also rear middle seat belt not working and tire pressure continous to not function ather being fixed.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. While driving 5 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle had suddenly began to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the failure could not be reproduced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 25,000. Updated 06/12/lj the consumer checked the crash box. However, no further details were given. Updated 06/13/12.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota rav-4. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v113000 (vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal). The contact stated that the technicians could not determine if the floor mats in the vehicle were all-weather floor mats or not and therefore, did not replace the floor mats as stated in the recall. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 15,444.

I was stopped at a stoplight at about 4:00 pm with my foot fully on the brake. While waiting for the light to change, the car went into a high idle. I pressed the brake pedal firmly, but the car was lurching, trying to accelerate. I put the car into park and it made a horrible noise. It stayed in high idle for several more seconds, but then seemed to kick itself out of that idle. I thought the car may have died. The light turned green, so I gently put it into drive (again thinking that it may have died), but it was still running, so I drove across the intersection, went to a parking lot, and called the dealer. The service advisor said that I should have the car towed in (at my expense), which was not acceptable to me. I called the Toyota 800 number and they also said that they would not pay for any of the expenses. They said that if something was found wrong with the car, they would reimburse me. I drove the car to the dealership that night. The advisor told me that they would need to keep the car until the regional manager could come, which would be several days. They called me the next afternoon to say that the dealership had run all tests, and found nothing wrong with the car, and that they had never heard of the rav 4 having this issue. They said they could keep the car until the regional manager could come, which was now estimated to be 2-3 weeks. They said he would run the exact same tests on the vehicle as they had run. I went and picked up the vehicle. I went into the dealership yesterday and met with the service and sales managers. They advised me that though they were not saying they didn't believe me about the incident, they could not duplicate the problem, so there was nothing else they could do, except to help me get out of my lease and into another Toyota vehicle. I opted to trade my rav 4 in and am now leasing a camry.

On a public main street traveling 35-45 mph, started to brake to stop for a light changing from yellow to red. As the brake was applied, the engine began to rev to 5000 rpm. The brakes were holding back the car, but the acceleration was persistent. The car barely stopped before entering the intersection, but the engine remained at what appeared to be full throttle. I shifted the stopped vehicle into park on this automatic transaxle vehicle. The engine/transaxle made a significant "bang" as it was shifted, the engine stopped revving and the accelerator pedal shot back toward my leg hitting my ankle. At no time did my right foot leave the brake pedal. In fact, I was pressing the brake with all my strength to complete the stop. This is the third time something like this has been reported by family members. It was my first direct experience with it and the vehicle is just over a year old. It has been into the dealer for this reason and received a recall upgrade several months ago during a routine free maintenance visit. I have contacted Toyota directly to terminate my lease on this and another exact same make/model/year leased the same day. I feel that Toyota has not fixed the issues from 2010 and that adjustments to the floor mats and accelerator pedal are not addressing what is really wrong. The fact that both vehicles were supposed to have received "reprogramming" to solve this issue leads me to believe there is a software problem that remains undiscovered. Updated 10/03/11.

As I applied the brakes to stop from 45 mph, the car continued to move at the same speed. I increased pressure on the the brake pedal, but the car did not slow down. Finally, after about three seconds, the car seemed to downshift, and the brakes engaged. I ended up halfway through the intersection. The conditions were warm and dry, and the traffic was light. This is a stock car with no modifications. We had already taken the car in for the recall adjustments to the accelerator pedal and the floor mats as directed by Toyota in 2010 and 2011. At the time of the incident, it seemed to me that the lack of braking was not mechanical, but electronic. It seemed that the brakes were locked out while the car continued to drive forward at the same speed. When the car downshifted and revved a little, the brakes suddenly came back online, and we came to a stop. This is the first time we have had a problem like this. We will contact Toyota and see what they advise.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, approaching a stop sign, the brakes were engaged firmly and the engine began to rev for approximately eight seconds. The contact drove home with caution at an extremely low speed. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle had been previously repaired under a recall related to the defect. The NHTSA campaign id number was 10v017000 (vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal). The contact was displeased to know that the remedy was not sufficient. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that a field engineer would investigate the acceleration problem. The approximate failure mileage was 6,300. The VIN was unavailable.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Toyota rav. The contact stated the vehicle accelerated without activation or warning. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 23,500 and the failure mileage was 14,000. Bw.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota rav 4. While driving approximately 5 mph and approaching a red light, the contact was applied pressure to the brake pedal but the vehicle accelerated. The contact stated the brake pedal became very stiff. The contact was able to shift the gear into neutral and stop the vehicle. The contact turned the ignition off and switched the gear to park. After turning the ignition on, the vehicle continued as normal. The dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the contact needed to go through arbitration. The failure mileage was 6,598.

I was at a complete stop at a red light with my foot on the brake, I was stopped for at least 10 or more seconds. With my foot on the brake the Rav4 started to move. I applied more pressure to the brake pedal, but the car continued foward. I struck the car in front of me. The engine was reving loudly. The car continued foward. I then placed both feet on the brake pedal in an attempt to stop the car,I struck the car a second time. At which point I was able to get the car in park. The engine continued to rev for a second then stopped. I moved the car a short distance to a parking lot. An accident report was filed with the police,and the car was towed to the Toyota dealship. Toyota was contacted and I am awaiting spx service solutions /eaa to inspect the car and download information from the event data recorder. The road conditions were dry,weather clear,air temp. Was minus 6.

I was driving alone into the germonds village condominium development located off eastlyn drive near route 304 in bardonia, NY. I drove slowly into the complex parking lot. I turned right to park in a space in front of a garbage collection structure. While entering this space, I was driving very slowly. I placed my foot on the brake to stop when suddenly the car accelerated, made a changing-of-gear type sound and catapulted into the garbage structure at a very high rate of speed. The structure caused the car to stop. I put the car into park and shut the engine off. Notably, neither the driver side or passenger side airbags deployed. I was shaken and very scared but not injured. The car sustained heavy damage to the front end, front right side and the right front tire. The structure (brick sides with garage door in middle) also sustained heavy damage especially the bricks on the right side that crumbled. I notified Toyota and await their engineering inspection.

Toyota Rav4 2009. Electronic speed control malfunction. Unit continues to blink on an off with no control of the speed of the vehicle. At the same time the slippery road symbol shows up and for no reason (road is perfectly dry and normal). Instrument panel shows no other signs of aberrant behavior.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. While driving approximately 5 mph the vehicle accelerated very rapidly. She engaged the brakes and the vehicle continued to accelerated and crash into a concrete barrier. She sustained bruises to her arm and leg. A police report was filed. The vehicle was damaged from the fender at an angle to the driver's side door. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000 and the current mileage was 8,110.

I was going about 4 mph around a grocery store parking lot and the vehicle made a loud roaring noise and accelerated. I was unable to stop accept for a concrete post in the parking lot. I had no control and no brakes. This incident has left me without a vehicle for use. This is detrimental to my daily routine including the care of my 93 year old father who has doctors appointments and other needs that require a vehicle. I have only had the car for 6 months and cannot afford to make car payments or pay $40. 00 for car rental. It will be over 3 weeks before the dealership will check electronic box/the car and was told that it would be an additional 3 weeks before I would be contacted. I will not be given a rental until proof is determined.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota rav 4. While the contact was driving 5 mph, the vehicle accelerated out of control and crashed into a wall of concrete. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the technician will repair the body work only. The contact called the manufacturer who stated an investigator would be sent to inspect the vehicle. The contact was bruised and slightly injured. A police report was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000. Updated 01/14/lj.

I bought the 2010 Toyota Rav4 this July. The car was fine until today, September 19th, 2010. Today at 11:45 am, I was braking as I approached the red light going at 25mph. When I pressed the brake the car continued to accelerate. I pressed the brake even harder, the car jumped the light, and even though the car did slowed, I had to slam in order to come to a complete halt. I then pulled over and restarted the engine. Although there was no accident I was very scared. At 4:30 pm the same day, I just exited the highway and was coming to the red light. I was braking at 25mph, yet the car continued to accelerate. I had to slam the brakes extremely hard and although it did come to a complete stop, I heard the engine revving. Again I was very scared. No accidents occurred.

On September 1 I was driving in a congested area approaching an intersection with stopped traffic. As I was applying my brakes I suddenly felt my 2010 Toyota Rav4 lurch forward - at first I thought I had been hit from behind, but a quick glance in my rearview mirror indicated the car behind me was still at a safe distance. I quickly turned off my radio to hear my engine roaring as I was continuing to apply the brakes. I then put the Rav4 in neutral while the engine continued to roar. Once in neutral, the Rav4 came to a stop. I then depressed the accelerator several times and the engine settled down. As I approached the intersection I was traveling at a slow rate of speed. When I applied the brakes the rav 4 was slowly coming to a stop until I felt the car lurch forward. Once I began applying the brakes I did not take my foot off the brake pedal, nor did I apply any pressure to the accelerator. In addition, my carpet mat was several inches away from the accelerator pedal at all times. In my mind, this is clearly an acceleration issue that easily could have resulted in an accident if I had not put the transmission into neutral. I also filed a complaint with Toyota. The Toyota case number is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated he was struck in the passenger side by another vehicle going 30 mph. The side curtain air bags deployed but not the frontal air bags. After the contact was struck, the vehicle began to abnormally accelerate. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle despite his attempts in abruptly applying the brakes. The vehicle drove over several curbs and proceeded to accelerate up a hill. The contact was able to steer the vehicle but could not bring the vehicle to a stop. The vehicle did not stop until all four tires were flat. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was available. The manufacturer advised they would send an engineer to further inspect the nature of the failure. The vehicle was towed to a salvage facility. The failure and current mileage was 7,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact was braking from 15 mph and attempting a left turn when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and crashed into the median. The contact immediately shut off the engine and the vehicle was towed to his residence. The contact was injured as a result of the crash. A police report was available. The vehicle was neither repaired nor diagnosed for the failure. The failure and current mileage was 23,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. When the vehicle stopped the vehicle accelerated and lunged forward. He stated that the brakes were engaged harder for the vehicle to be stopped. The contacted stated that it was a struggle to get the vehicle to stop. He stated that the failure happened three times and it's always occurred after the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer after the first failure occurred and the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 2,400. The current mileage was approximately 3,000. Updated 12/7/10.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota rav 4. While driving at speeds of 40 mph and applying the brakes, the brakes would not engage and there was an unusual increase in engine rpms. The vehicle then abnormally accelerated without warrant and the contact placed the vehicle into neutral in order to stop the acceleration. The dealer advised having the vehicle diagnosed to locate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 315 and the current mileage was 335. Updated 7/20/10 updated 07/23/jb.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while braking from unknown speeds, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and there was an unusual increase in engine rpms. The vehicle continued to accelerate while the contact was applying extreme force to the brakes. He then shifted the vehicle into neutral and then into park. The vehicle slowly began to decrease in speed. The dealer advised bringing the vehicle in for diagnostic testing and further inspection. The failure and current mileages were 17,000.

When I drive my Toyota 2010 Rav4 over a significant bump or pothole, the car lunges forward/accelerates. It doesn't last long , but I certainly have not had this happen with my previous cars (vw passat wagon, Ford grand cherokee,etc. ).

Check engine light indicated. The car was taken to the dealer, where the dealer mentioned, "evidence of rodent/small animal has chewed wiring harness at connector completely through. " the car will need wiring harness.

I was leaving my home in my 2010 Toyota Rav4. I put the car in reverse and it instantly began to accelerate at a very high speed. I immediately pressed down on the brakes as hard as I could. However nothing occurred the car continued to reverse rapidly. I shifted into neutral but it was a small space and by then I was near the stone fixture which the vehicle hit. The fixture which was solid stone was in the ground, it was uprooted by the vehicle. In order for an object like this to be uprooted a great deal of speed would need to be involved. My driveway is on an incline and I never press on the gas pedal while reversing as the vehicle will reverse on its own due to the inclination.