Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4 owners have reported 95 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (36 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (36 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Toyota RAV4


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Toyota RAV4

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

While entering my garage (video available)the 2023 hybrid rav 4 accelerated on its own when I was braking to put it into reverse to back up to realign to park in my space. I was hitting the brake and the brake lights were on the dashboard while the car keep accelerating hitting the garage wall.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

My wife was pulling her car into a parking area consisting of a few small storefronts. When pulling in, the brakes completely failed as did the forward collision warning system and the automatic emergency braking system. As she continued to press the brake pedal it just went to the floor of the car.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

While driving the vehicle on an uphill stretch of highway with cruise control set at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly slowed down without warning. A distinct clunk was heard at the same moment.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the pre-collision warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the pre-collision warning light illuminated; however, the warning light did eventually go off.   Read details...




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