2010 Toyota RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 73
- 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 73 stored complaint records:
- 24 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 14 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- current mileage · 10 records
- foot brake · 9 records
- suddenly accelerated · 8 records
- speed control · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 55 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav 4. While driving approximately 5 mph and approaching a red light, the contact was applied pressure to the brake pedal but the vehicle accelerated. The contact stated the brake pedal became very stiff. The contact was able to shift the gear into neutral and stop the vehicle. The contact turned the ignition off and switched the gear to park. After turning the ignition on, the…
ODI 10379333
Vehicle Speed Control
I was at a complete stop at a red light with my foot on the brake, i was stopped for at least 10 or more seconds. With my foot on the brake the rav4 started to move. I applied more pressure to the brake pedal, but the car continued forward. I struck the car in front of me. The engine was revving loudly. The car continued forward. I then placed both feet on the brake pedal in an attempt to stop the car,i struck the…
Crash reported
ODI 10379761
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving alone into the germonds village condominium development located off eastlyn drive near route 304 in bardonia, ny. I drove slowly into the complex parking lot. I turned right to park in a space in front of a garbage collection structure. While entering this space, i was driving very slowly. I placed my foot on the brake to stop when suddenly the car accelerated, made a 'changing-of-gear type sound' and…
Crash reported
ODI 10380469
Vehicle Speed Control
On december 24, 2010 my father experienced a third incident of unintended acceleration in his 2010 toyota rav. Despite having already performed all the necessary recall fixes, extensive testing by 2 toyota dealerships and even having the entire gas pedal replaced, the car malfunctioned. The engine began to rev at a high rate as he slowed for a 4-way stop. His foot was firmly on the brake, not the gas pedal as toyota…
ODI 10375286
Vehicle Speed Control
Toyota rav4 2009. Electronic speed control malfunction. Unit continues to blink on an off with no control of the speed of the vehicle. At the same time the slippery road symbol shows up and for no reason (road is perfectly dry and normal). Instrument panel shows no other signs of aberrant behavior. *tr
ODI 10368245
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 5 mph the vehicle accelerated very rapidly. She engaged the brakes and the vehicle continued to accelerated and crash into a concrete barrier. She sustained bruises to her arm and leg. A police report was filed. The vehicle was damaged from the fender at an angle to the driver's side door. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10370903
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I was going about 4 mph around a grocery store parking lot and the vehicle made a loud roaring noise and accelerated. I was unable to stop accept for a concrete post in the parking lot. I had no control and no brakes. This incident has left me without a vehicle for use. This is detrimental to my daily routine including the care of my 93 year old father who has doctors appointments and other needs that require a…
Crash reported
ODI 10368705
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav 4. While the contact was driving 5 mph, the vehicle accelerated out of control and crashed into a wall of concrete. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the technician will repair the body work only. The contact called the manufacturer who stated an investigator would be sent to inspect the vehicle. The contact was bruised and slightly injured. A police report was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10368102
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. While moving through a parking lot 4 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle until it crashed into a stone pool. The vehicle was towed from the scene to the dealership. The vehicle speed did not increase enough to cause the air bags to deploy. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was not included in…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10367302
Vehicle Speed Control
2010 toyota rav 4. Consumer states problem with sudden acceleration. *tgw the consumer stated he was stopped at a red light waiting for the light to turn green. The consumer stated he had his foot on the brake, when the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The consumer stated he quickly turned the ignition key to the off position and the engine stopped. When he turned the engine on again, the acceleration returned. *jb
ODI 10371397
Vehicle Speed Control
My 2010 toyota rav4 was stopped at a traffic light, with my foot on the brakes. The car slowly began accelerating despite normal pressure being applied to the brakes, and then suddenly the engine began revving loudly and the car began to accelerate more quickly. The car accelerated to perhaps a few miles an hour into the intersection before i was able to stop it by applying heavy pressure on the brakes and also…
ODI 10359897
Vehicle Speed Control
My adult daughter was slowly backing out of our driveway in our 2010 toyota rav4. The car suddenly accelerated. The car went out of control and the front side of the car hit some rocks causing the bumper to break. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10359499
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought the 2010 toyota rav4 this july. The car was fine until today, september 19th, 2010. Today at 11:45 am, i was braking as i approached the red light going at 25mph. When i pressed the brake the car continued to accelerate. I pressed the brake even harder, the car jumped the light, and even though the car did slowed, i had to slam in order to come to a complete halt. I then pulled over and restarted the…
ODI 10356368
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
On september 1 i was driving in a congested area approaching an intersection with stopped traffic. As i was applying my brakes i suddenly felt my 2010 toyota rav4 lurch forward - at first i thought i had been hit from behind, but a quick glance in my rearview mirror indicated the car behind me was still at a safe distance. I quickly turned off my radio to hear my engine roaring as i was continuing to apply the…
ODI 10354084
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact stated he was struck in the passenger side by another vehicle going 30 mph. The side curtain air bags deployed but not the frontal air bags. After the contact was struck, the vehicle began to abnormally accelerate. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle despite his attempts in abruptly applying the brakes. The vehicle drove over several curbs and proceeded to…
Crash reported
ODI 10351436
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact was braking from 15 mph and attempting a left turn when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and crashed into the median. The contact immediately shut off the engine and the vehicle was towed to his residence. The contact was injured as a result of the crash. A police report was available. The vehicle was neither…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10355279
Vehicle Speed Control
At approximately 5:00 pm on july 19th, 2010, our toyota rav 4 (model year 2010 mileage 6450) experienced an incident of unintended acceleration. Driving home with 4 members of the family, we approached an intersection and the driver began to apply the brake. The roadway was crowded, so our speed was fortunately minimal (approximately 25 mph). While applying the brake, the engine suddenly began to rev at a high rate,…
ODI 10344969
Vehicle Speed Control
Incident = car 2010 toyota rav4 unintended acceleration happened 3 times. First time it happened before i brought car to service station for recall repair .second time it was after recall. Third time happened just on july 18 2010 about 9 pm. I was standing at traffic light when rpm went up and car start moving forward. I put it in neutral and had to turn off the ignition because rpm still were very high. Please…
ODI 10344320
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. When the vehicle stopped the vehicle accelerated and lunged forward. He stated that the brakes were engaged harder for the vehicle to be stopped. The contacted stated that it was a struggle to get the vehicle to stop. He stated that the failure happened three times and it's always occurred after the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer after the first failure…
ODI 10353269
Vehicle Speed Control
On sunday, june 27 2010, we were traveling down a crowded canyon in our 2010 toyota rav4. (we previously brought the vehicle in to our local dealership pursuant to the safety recall.) my husband was driving while i was seated beside our toddler in the back seat. All of a sudden it sounded like somebody floored the accelerator. My husband became alarmed as he noticed the rpms immediately ramped up. We lurched…
ODI 10341268
Vehicle Speed Control
After having had two events of sudden acceleration in an 2007 toyota rav4, the dealer, metro toyota, talked us unto trading in the 2007, for a brand new 2010 rav4, after assuring us that there were no similar complaints with the 2010 model. We drove this car for about 230 miles, when on june 20 ,2010, a mile after exiting the freeway, with my wife in the passenger seat, i was coming up to a red light,going down a…
ODI 10344553
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* contact owns a 2010 toyota rav 4. The contact stated while driving at 35 mph downhill, there was an unusual increase in engine rpms and the vehicle suddenly accelerated up to speeds of 45 mph without warrant. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and advised the vehicle was operating as designed. The contact believed the failure to be a severe safety problem. The failure mileage was 452 and the current…
ODI 10336643
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav 4. While driving at speeds of 40 mph and applying the brakes, the brakes would not engage and there was an unusual increase in engine rpms. The vehicle then abnormally accelerated without warrant and the contact placed the vehicle into neutral in order to stop the acceleration. The dealer advised having the vehicle diagnosed to locate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10332530
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact stated while braking from unknown speeds, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and there was an unusual increase in engine rpms. The vehicle continued to accelerate while the contact was applying extreme force to the brakes. He then shifted the vehicle into neutral and then into park. The vehicle slowly began to decrease in speed. The dealer advised bringing the…
ODI 10331560
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
When i drive my toyota 2010 rav4 over a significant bump or pothole, the car lunges forward/accelerates. It doesn't last long , but i certainly have not had this happen with my previous cars (vw passat wagon, ford grand cherokee,etc.). *tr
ODI 10329816