2004 Toyota RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 18
- 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 18 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 4 records
- cruise control · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota rav4. While reversing the vehicle, the accelerator pedal became stuck. The brake pedal failed to slow down the vehicle and the speed exceeded 55 mph. The contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle, which ended up destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact was not injured. The dealer (wellesley toyota, [redacted], wellesley, ma 02481, [redacted]) was notified of the…
Crash reported
ODI 11053346
Power Train · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
The vsc/trac light came on while driving. Also transmission started acting funny. From a stop sign it would hesitate and then start with a jerk. While driving at a constant speed the rpms would go up and down. I took it to an auto parts store to have them read the error code. They said it was a solenoid problem within the transmission. I took it to a transmission shop and they checked it out and ordered a…
ODI 10947127
Vehicle Speed Control
I was pulling into a parking spot at less than 10 mph when the engine revved loudly, lurched forward, jumped the curb and continued up a slope. I was unable to stop the car. I was able to turn the wheel to avoid a head-on collision with a building, and instead hit the building on an angle on the left front side. The car stopped only after hitting the building. This is the third instance of "unintended acceleration"…
Crash reported
ODI 10824130
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
I was stopped at a red light with ~1 car length between me and one car in front of me. When the light turned green and the car ahead began to move, i took my foot off the brake and moved it to the accelerator as usual. At that point, my car rapidly accelerated out of control and hit the car in front. My brakes wouldn't engage and my car continued to accelerate rapidly. I had to swerve around the car i hit while my…
Crash reported
ODI 10578684
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
My cars check engine and vsc trac lights came on at the same time when i started the car. I then put it in drive and pressed on the gas pedal and nothing happened, but sometimes the car suddenly accelerates. My husband had to drive my car and i had to follow him home b/c the car was so unpredictable. He would have to push down hard on the gas pedal and it would hesitate but then all of a sudden it would then jerk…
ODI 10561694
Body · Vehicle Speed Control
I entered my car in the home garage while coasting and the car suddenly accelerated as i approached about 5 feet within my parking spot. After the car suddenly accelerated, it was a matter of seconds before the car crashed into a floor cabinet and refrigerator that rests against our garage wall stopping the car's forward movement and allowing me put the car in the drive gear and turn off the engine. The air bags did…
Crash reported
ODI 10520467
Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota rav4. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph the traction control activated. The contact stated the steering and brakes locked and the warning chime began to sound. The vsc warning light also illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently at different speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician was unable to diagnose the…
ODI 10534219
Vehicle Speed Control
My car had the check engine and vsc trac lights came on at the same time. If i start the car, put it in drive and press on the gas pedal sometime nothing happens, sometimes the car suddenly accelerate. I took the car back to toyota dealer next. They said it was a accelerator pedal error (p2121 error) and card was not safe for driving. The car is still at toyota dealer for further trouble shooting. *tr
ODI 10494727
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota rav4. The contact started the vehicle and as he shifted into reverse, a rapid acceleration occurred causing the vehicle to crash into a building. The contact sustained minor injuries to the neck. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a collision facility. The failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 04/07/11*lj
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10386502
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle decelerate, ignores throttle input with esp light flashing and sometimes a 'beeping' sound with violent sequential brake application by itself of right front wheel, with the violent consequence that it has on steering wheel. Made a 'reset' of steering wheel angle sensor procedure by toyota steps. Problem not solved. By my experience as an automotive technician i suspected of an esp problem. I also noticed…
ODI 10542990
Vehicle Speed Control
While exiting a parallel parking space, i lightly tapped the accelerator pedal and the car jerked forward and then started to go at a rapid speed. I pressed the brake pedal and the car stopped. I believe that this has happened in the past. *tr
ODI 10319312
Vehicle Speed Control
Have a 2004 toyota rav4. On occasion , when the cruise control is turned off by applying the brakes or to slow down. When resume is engaged on the cruise control the car will accelerate beyond the set speed . Have to turn cruise control off when this happens or the car would continue to speed up. Happens only occasionally, not all the time. *tr
ODI 10313758
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
2004 rav4. Accelerator has become erratic in the last 3 months. Car will leap ahead with virtually no pressure on pedal. Only does it occasionally. Pedal is mounted quite high, above the brake pedal, and cannot contact floor mats. While pulling into a right angle parking spot at low speed and with foot on brake, vehicle suddenly surged ahead. I was only 5 feet from a brick wall and could not respond quickly enough…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10293534
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota rav4. While driving 35 mph his vehicle accelerated to a high speed, and would not decelerate. Consequently he crashed into a pole. She sustained multiple injuries and was hospitalized .the police were still conducting an investigation, and a report will be available if necessary. The vehicle was towed to an impound. The toyota manufacturer was not called. The failure mileage was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10291057
Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Vehicle Speed Control
Tire pressure light is always lit...even with full tire pressure. Now at 151k miles, the vsc trac, trac off and check engine light are on. Nothing seems to be wrong and bulletin boards show people spending a lot of money at dealership only to have it come on again. I will not go that route, and will try to turn it off as it seems that it is a glitch. Want to report in the hopes that toyota will fix/recall. I love my…
ODI 10255281
Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · Vehicle Speed Control
Check engine light and vehicle stability light are on, i have on and off smelled the sulfur smell. Also, have a problem with the cruise control going out of control, around sharp corners where i have to slam on brakes to disengage to control the vehicle as it will not stop acceleration, it increases acceleration. *tr
ODI 10213041
Vehicle Speed Control
Toyota 2004 rav 4 suv will surge when letting up on the gas pedal to turn a corner. Response of the pedal is erratic at times when backing up or when pulling away from a stop. We have a service tech. Reprogram the commuter that learns are driving habits and it has not corrected the problem. Hence, the 36 mo. Warranty expired and so we just live with the situation, but the current recalls got us to thinking that they…
ODI 10311915
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden and rapid acceleration when auto was put in reverse. Brakes did not work. Car forced into park and continued to roll backwards while engaged in park. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10062139