2010 Toyota RAV4 Engine Problems
- 13
- 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.
What owners report
- brake pedal · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Suv accelerated when i used the brake! I was stopping at red light!
ODI 11145236
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed too much oil and was taken every six months to be serviced at ira toyota of danvers ([redacted], danvers, ma 01923, [redacted]). The contact was never informed that there was an issue with the oil. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Also, when the vehicle was started, the engine made an abnormal sound due to lack of oil.…
ODI 11267086
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (copeland toyota, [redacted], brockton, ma 02301) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 137,000.
ODI 11060703
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 3 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle's rpms increased, causing the vehicle to jerk forward. The contact applied more brake pressure than normal, which caused the vehicle to stop and the rpms to decrease. The vehicle functioned normally. The contact informed the dealer who stated that, due to the age of the vehicle, the fuel…
ODI 10968274
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. While driving at any speed, the vehicle shut down and the check engine indicator illuminated the vehicle was restarted and taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the evap system failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was 120,000.…
ODI 10946227
Engine · Service Brakes
Car accelerated ahead while pulling up to a stop sign. The harder i applied the brakes.... The more it tried to surge ahead. Finally got it stopped. The same thing happened to my wife today. She was parking the car and when she touched the brake pedal, the car surged ahead on her. She finally also got it stopped but it scared her. When it happens, the brake pedal feels really hard and the motor accelerates even…
ODI 10892896
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Left a toyota dealership after having service . It was raining outside i had just jumped on the highway and my [redacted] check engine light and a third light all came on. I then drove to autozone i was told that i needed a 02 sensor. But i had just left the toyota dealership and was told there was no problems with my vehicle. I read a post on your website and with the same concern and decided to add my complaint. I…
ODI 10851154
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
April 2014: at approximately 50,000 miles, check engine light and stability controls on dash while driving. Dealer informs that there is a charcoal canister malfunction and the part needs to be replaced. Dealer performed repair and replacement of toyota parts. Paid ~$900. February 2016: same lights on dash while driving. Take to the dealer and the error codes indicate the charcoal canister needs to be replaced…
ODI 10839120
Air Conditioner · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. While driving at an unknown speed, the air conditioner was activated. The contact noticed water leaking onto the carpet in the front driver and passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer where it was diagnosed that the hose in the vehicle was installed incorrectly and would need to be re-installed. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10865315
Engine · Power Train
On 07/06/14 the car suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated at full throttle while stopped . Car moved toward motorcycle stopped ahead of me at the traffic signal even though i was pushing hard on the brake. If i had not turned the ignition off i would have hit the motorcycle. Today 08/06/14 at aprox. 20 mph the same thing happened. As i was slowing for a traffic light, the car accelerator went to full throttle…
ODI 10619192
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
After completing a [redacted] in second gear with little use of either the accelerator or the brake, i then braked as i turned into my garage in order to park my vehicle. As i entered my garage and while still braking and at slowing speed the vehicle's engine suddenly accelerated and the vehicle lurched forward violently. I immediately applied heavy brake pressure and up shifted in an attempt to take the vehicle out…
ODI 10562066
Engine
Leaking water pump, replaced at 60,000 mile service interval. *tr
ODI 10484998
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while at the dealer for routine maintenance the technician notified him that the o ring seal was cracked and leaking oil. The o ring was replaced. After the replacement of the o ring the contact noticed a knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the engine was out of oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
ODI 10479329