2001 Toyota RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 21
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 21 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 5 records
- complete stop · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2001 silver toyota rav 4 had a sudden unintended acceleration problem when i was decelerating to a complete stop at an already congested intersection with traffic lights. I was applying brake pressure from 20 mph, down to 15,10,5, down to 2 mph, coming to a complete stop, my rav 4 engine suddenly started to rev-up/race wildly and very loud in a matter of 3, or 4-5 seconds (the engine/rpm sounded similar one would…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11185532
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2001 toyota rav4 has 63192 miles on it. It began exhibiting transmission/acceleration problems yesterday while driving my granddaughter from school, about a 2 mile round trip on city street traveling approximately 35-40mph. The car refused to pick up speed and began to jerk due to shifting/missing gears, all by its self. The car has an automatic transmission so should not exhibit these problems. I found out today…
ODI 10924431
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
When i change gear or press accelerator to give gas, my car doesn't pick up race and doesn't shift the gear. It will do on its own. The engine light keeps coming turned on, even though thisngs have been replaced.
ODI 10824188
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While in cruise control on an incline my rav4 accelerates out of control so i have to apply the brake to get it out of cruise control. I had this on 2 rav4s, both 2001, one was 4wd and the other 2wd. Toyota tried to repeat the problem in the first vehicle by sending it home with a tech who drove to modesto. They could not repeat it...on my current car it does the same and toyotas best answer was not to use cruise…
ODI 10679074
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Was entering a limited access highway and wanted to merge onto highway. When i pressed down on gas pedal to speed up, the car hesitated, lurched forward, stopped, and then shifted harshly once again. I had thought i gave myself plenty of room to enter but because of the possible transmission problem, my car almost ended in a car wreck - an approaching car had to take drastic moves in order to avoid hitting my car. I…
ODI 10545673
Vehicle Speed Control
Started having problems shifting gears, accelerating. *js
ODI 10455446
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When attempting to accelerate from a stop, the car stalls. Automatic transmission does not hold on to a gear and when a gear is finally engaged, the car jerks violently forward. This is extremely frightening; i thought i was going to be hit because i stall in dangerous situations. Trying to enter a fast paced road is highly risking the chance of being read ended, and at times i would attempt to accelerate from a…
ODI 10446937
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
My vehicle has begun experiencing harsh shifting. It will not accelerate immediately and it will jump forward at times. This is a reported problem with the 2001 rav 4. I received a letter stating there was the possibility of compensation after one has this fixed. As one a person who cannot afford to fix this out of pocket that is not a lot of help. This is a known issue and should be recalled! *tr
ODI 10454270
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
The transmission will not accelerate and then something suddenly "kicks in" and the truck will go- nearly been rear-ended numerous times- this is a big safety issue- told it's going to be a $4,000 transmission replacement- only 102k miles, like new. Also, at traffic lights, won't accelerate and people get ticked and need to pass and can't- numerous online complaints- add this. Unacceptable for toyota. *kb
ODI 10414020
Vehicle Speed Control
Erratic shifting on my wife's 2001 toyota rav4 (140,000 miles). Could not accelerate along with random downshifts. This was very dangerous on both surface streets and highway driving as vehicle would not accelerate when needed or radically slow down when it sporadically dropped into a lower gear. Took the vehicle to elk gove (ca) toyota (egt). They indicated that the transmission was low on fluid (it was not, i…
ODI 10339657
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
2001 toyota rav4 started car put in drive applied gas and car leaped forward. Put transmission in neutral,engine was heavily racing,stepped on brake but could not stop car. Shut engine off and stopped in a snow pile. Took car to dealer for evaluation. Dealer could not find any problem. *tr
ODI 10310163
Vehicle Speed Control
2001 toyota rav 4 the accelerator suddenly became stuck full open at a slow speed. Was able to bring car to stop by riding brakes and turned engine off. Happened one time. Car seemed fine after restarting. Nothing was done to correct because never could figure out cause and has never repeated. *tr
ODI 10290777
Vehicle Speed Control
Toyota 2001 rav4 hesitating transmission. Mechanic said the transmission could possibly be done and metal is grinding. Started all of the sudden. Does not shift out of gear from first to second, etc. Description of exact problem is here: http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/26/toyotas-reaction-to-transmission-woes-draws-customers-ire/#more-23445. *tr
ODI 10310220
Vehicle Speed Control
Our rav4 2001 accelerated on its own after we came to a stop and resulted in us crashing head on into a brick building without the airbags opening causing tremendeous amount of damage to the building both autos on each side and of course our car. Two days before, it accelerated again after we came to a complete stop waiting in line for gas just missing us crashing into a truck.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 764196
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
Brakes were applied vehicle suddenly accelerated.*jb,...*ak
ODI 10008698
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle exhibits intermittent hesitation upon acceleration from stop or low speed.hesitation has occurred since shortly after vehicle purchase date, with increased frequency during last 60-90 days. Hesitation occurs both with air conditionong on and off, and with 4-speed automatic transmission overdive on and off. 2-3 occurrences per week are currently experienced. Most frequent when vehicle is making slow turn…
ODI 751206
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
While coming to complete stop by pressing abs brakes, vehicle suddenly accelerated and hit a stonewall. Dealer has been contacted.please provide further details. Consumer has taken photographs of vehicle/ wall and ground, showing no tire marks.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 895142
Vehicle Speed Control
On several occasions, with the car in park and still running, vehicle would make a huge clanking noise and would speed forward with uncontrollable acceleration, vehicle received body damage, dealer unable to locate problem. *tt
ODI 564115
Vehicle Speed Control
The 2001 toyota rav4 has a significant hesitation problem upon acceration resulting in, my opinion, an extremely unsafe vehicle. At random times there is virtually no power produced by the engine for approx. 5-10 seconds when the accelerator is depressed. This results in a very dangerous situation when in heavy traffic. The dealer, admitting there is a problem, claims they have no idea what causes it, nor does…
ODI 752241
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle doesn't respond to throttle pressure and transmission doesn't shift down properly. This is noticed as a hesitation. When the transmission finally down shifts it shifts all the way to first gear, then roars for a few seconds, then shifts quickly.
ODI 758187
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer set the cruise control at 35 mph, at the next block the vehicle began speeding at 60mph and was climbing, consumer shifted into neutral while the rpms went to 6000, consumer then shut off the ignition, dealer found that the cruise control actuator was at fault. *slc
ODI 566412