Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4 owners have reported 848 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (504 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car accelerates on its own (172 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Toyota RAV4

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Component: electronic throttle control system (etcs) / accelerator pedal. Vehicle is available for inspection at autocentro Toyota, san juan, pr, where it has been retained since 2/28/2026. Incident: on 2/28/2026 at 7:45 am, while entering a private driveway at under 5 mph to park, my 2025 Toyota   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Sudden unintended acceleration. . . . Once again! I was pulling into a parking stall of a shopping center at about 2-3 mph. I started to apply the brakes. Simultaneously, the car lurched forward hitting a retention pole.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

Car was on cruise control, due to a car in front, it was driving 10 mile below the cruise control speed. A new car came in between my car and the previous car in front, my car started speeding up suddenly. I hit the break and canceled cruise control immediately to prevent crash.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while attempting to park and making a turn, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and collided with a 3 1/2 cement block wall. The contact sustained hand and chest bruises as a result of the incident; however, no medical attention was   Read details...

The Accelerator Stuck problem

2009 Toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to accelerator pedal problems. The consumer on March 17, 2014, she took the vehicle to the dealer for a noise in the fan heater. The technicians also addressed a recall for the accelerator pedal.   Read details...




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