2009 Toyota RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 88
- 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 88 stored complaint records:
- 27 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 34 records
- foot brake · 15 records
- accelerator pedal · 13 records
- failure mileage · 12 records
- police report · 9 records
- suddenly accelerated · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 68 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Front · Vehicle Speed Control
2009 toyota rav4 leaked fluid. I lost control of car, steering, brakes & car accelerated at a rapid pace on its own. I was turning left at about 20mph hit another car accelerated fast with no control was headed for a building when right tire went over a concrete parking block left side was on grass when the left front wheel snapped off & the car stopped. The car was repaired & paid for by my insurance co. As well as…
Crash reported
ODI 10415045
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated while trying to avoid what she thought was an animal in the road, but it turned out to be paper. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and the steering wheel locked as the brake pedal depressed to the floor. The vehicle continued to accelerate forward until crashing into a parked vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10413368
Vehicle Speed Control
A 2009 toyota rav 4 v6 limited. While driving at low speeds approximately 5 to 10 mph, vehicle suddenly accelerated upon braking without warning. This is very scarry since braking distance can not be determined and has caused near accidents. This has happend about 6 to 8 times and was reported to the dealer on 3 occasions near 5,000 and 25,000 and 27,000 miles. Applying pressure to the brakes in order to keep the…
ODI 10399472
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle accelerated suddenly to approximately 25 mph. The contact applied pressure to the brake pedal and was able to control the vehicle and come to a stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the contact could file for arbitration but they…
ODI 10383990
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav 4. While driving approximately 6 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 20 mph without warning. The contact had to use both feet to apply pressure to the brakes in order to keep the vehicle from accelerating. The dealer informed the contact that it was impossible and the incident did not occur. The dealer offered no further assistance. The contact did…
ODI 10384469
Vehicle Speed Control
I am writing to complain about two acceleration problems recently experienced with my 2009 toyota rav4 vehicle. One involved rapid acceleration experiences and the other a sticking accelerator. (12,500 miles) (i previously complained about a sticking accelerator after only 1000 miles and involved in the accelerator recall.) on september 21st, i had a rapid acceleration with my 2009 rav4 while my foot was firmly on…
ODI 10358947
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact was driving at an unknown low speed when the vehicle abnormally accelerated, resulting in the contact crashing into a building. The contact was reported injured. A police report was available. The vehicle was towed by the contacts insurance company where the contact was awaiting repairs. The failure and current mileage was 16,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10359661
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving 3 mph, he depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. He crashed into a vehicle in front when the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would investigate the failure. The vehicle in the dealers possession when the…
Crash reported
ODI 10344911
Vehicle Speed Control
On july 17, 2010 husband and i were driving our "leased" 2009 toyota rav4 on busy highway leading to and from the beach. We were in weekend traffic, moving a car length every 10 minutes. This should take us [redacted] on this road but this day it took us over 30 minutes! Sitting in traffic, my husband's foot on brake, car makes grinding noise (like we had car in neutral revving the engine). Car lunged forward…
Crash reported
ODI 10358731
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden acceleration 2009 toyota rav4. Pulling out of a hotel parking lot towards stop sign, very low speed, took foot off gas pedal and placed on brake pedal. Rpm's increased dramatically. Slammed gear to neutral, kept foot hard on brake pedal, shut off engine. Situation repeated once following day in similar scenario. Both events during first long road trip in car (over 500 miles driving before incident). Second…
ODI 10353918
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. While the contact was driving approximately 5 mph, the brakes were engaged to the floor. Suddenly, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle would not slow down. The gear selector was shifted into the park position, and the vehicle crashed into the proceeding vehicle. There were no personal injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized…
Crash reported
ODI 10344016
Vehicle Speed Control
Toyota 2009 rav 4. Coming off freeway to stop light. I coasted then applied the brakes and the car engine started to rev up. As i applied the brake pedal harder the engine keep revving up. By pushing on the brake with all my force the car came to a stop. It was up to 7000 rpm's. I shoved the shift lever into park and the auto went immediately went back to normal rpm's. My foot was not on the gas pedal. I took the…
ODI 10334430
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
As i drove into our parking lot at work after lunch, i was idling engine with foot on brake as i pulled into a parking spot. I was already making my turn into the parking spot with foot on brake and engine idling when my car began to rapidly accelerate. I responded by applying foot brake and grabbing and pulling the emergency brake but only had about 15 - 20 feet before hitting a concrete wall at the bake of the…
Crash reported
ODI 10333955
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl-the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. While parked, the contact attempted to shift into reverse but the vehicle suddenly revved up. The contact depressed the brake pedal firmly and shifted into neutral. The contact stated that rpms decreased and the vehicle behaved normally after five seconds. The contact planned to take the vehicle to an authorized dealership. The failure mileage was 9,264. The current mileage…
ODI 10327873
Vehicle Speed Control
2009 rav-4 toyota was traveling up a gravel driveway. As it proceeded up an incline the car rapidly accelerated. The driver tried the brake to no avail. Fearing that she would be unable to stop, she veered off the driveway into the woods. The car hit several small trees and then turned over on its side. The airbag was deployed. Highway patrol report was made. Incident was reported to dealership. Dealership directed…
Crash reported
ODI 10328642
Vehicle Speed Control
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) this is in regards to complaint # 10325940 on a 2009 toyota rav 4. The detail in the report is correct with the exception of the vehicle was not driven to the nearest dealer. The vehicle was taken to the nearest dealer on a flatbed tow truck. The vin # for this vehicle is [xxx] . The dealer claimed to have done an approximate…
ODI 10326439
Vehicle Speed Control
2009 toyota rav-4driven by owner with wife as passenger. Coming down off ramp from two lane road to stop sign in order to turn onto a town street. Although braking hard, car failed to stop and engine decidedly accelerated. Driver able to turn corner and, since no car coming in his lane, was able to pull to side of road. Driver decided to proceed 2-3 blocks to a gas station. Drove slowly to station, pulled in, car…
Crash reported
ODI 10332532
Vehicle Speed Control
Th- the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact had the vehicle speed control accelerator pedal recall repair done on the vehicle one month ago. The repairs done for campaign number 10v017000 did not repair the vehicle. While traveling 35 mph the caller tried to come to a stop and the vehicle accelerated. The caller was able to bring the vehicle to a stop by placing the vehicle in neutral. The vehicle is…
ODI 10325961
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 5 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and upon release, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing a crash. None of the air bags deployed and the contact was injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed but had not been inspected when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 18,000. Updated…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10324542
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my 2009 toyota rav4 on monday april 5, 2010 and was stopped at a red light with my foot on the brake when i felt gas seemed to rev up. I felt like the car would have lurched forward had not my foot been on the brake. Also today after moving forward my car maintain a 20 miles an hour speed without my pressing on the gas pedal, april 13th, 2010. *tr
ODI 10325505
Vehicle Speed Control
April 4, 2010 topic: communication of engine acceleration from: omitted vehicle: -toyota rav4 -purchased 9/26/09 - -year/model: 2009/4443a -engine: 3.5 liter dohc v6 engine with dual vvt-i -purchased from: germain toyota of columbus problem: today, april 4, 2010, my wife was backing the rav4 into our car garage. Upon getting the car completely on the floor of the garage (a level surface), she was idling in reverse…
ODI 10324279
Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2009 toyota rav4, and took it in to the dealer for accelerator shim placement as per the recent recall. Since the shim has been placed, i have been experiencing periodic episodes of "jackrabbit" starts from a stopped position. The accelerator is very touchy, it either creates a prolonged moment of hesitation, then jerks forward. There was one episode when the vehicle rapidly accelerated, thankfully there…
ODI 10326973
Vehicle Speed Control
Drove up to use the atm at bank. Placed car in park and used atm. When i finished, i put my foot on the brake and shifted into drive. Car engine accelerated and car lurched forward. A large cloud of smoke came out of the exhaust pipe. I was able to put the car in neutral and turn off the engine. Putting the car in neutral did not stop the engine from racing. I pushed the car away from the atm and called the toyota…
ODI 10323812
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. While the contact was driving approximately 10 mph in a parking lot, the brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The engine rpms increased up to 100. The gears also shifted into neutral position. The engine was turned off and within a few minutes it restarted. The vehicle began to function normally. The following day, the vehicle was taken to the dealer…
ODI 10324155
Vehicle Speed Control
My wife told me that her toyota rav 4 seemed to surge forward when she was trying to stop. A few days later i was driving her car and was approaching a stop light that had just turned red. I started to slow down and apply the brake and the toyota suddenly accelerated and lurched forward. Fortunately, there was no car in front of me or i would have rear-ended it. I immediately put it in neutral and put both feet on…
ODI 10321639