2007 Toyota RAV4 acceleration problems

Filed Nov 10, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 173,000 miles · OH · crash

I have owned a 2007 toyota rav 4 for 10 years. I was leaving a delaware, ohio, hospital parking lot, backing out slowly, my foot on the brake, while turning the wheel to the left. Suddenly the engine roared and I shot backward, smashing into the car parked behind where my car had been. The car I hit was somewhat damaged in the rear driver's side fender. The impact shoved it out of its space and almost into a small truck to the right. My car's rear windshield shattered and the right back bumper and side were crumpled. This was the second time this happened to me. The first time, I again was backing from a tight spot, this time turning the wheel to the right, when the engine roared and the car lurched backward. That time, I hit nothing. It happened another time when my husband was backing, again from a tight spot while turning the wheel. Back at the hospital lot. I informed the front desk employee, who informed the ohiohealth hospital police. Two officers reported, took my information and began searching for the other car's owner. I also called the city police; an officer came but left after conferring with ohiohealth's police. I then took the car directly to my local insurance agent, who connected me with a claims adjuster. At first I theorized that my foot on the brake must have pivoted slightly as I turned in my seat to ensure I could back safely. My foot must have pressed the gas pedal. Pressed with considerable power, given the car's backward leap. Nov. 8 I tested this theory on my driveway, and saw immediately it was impossible. I would have had to lift my foot from the brake deliberately to press the gas firmly. This car's regular maintenance has been done at the local toyota dealer. My car was not among those recalled for sudden acceleration problems, but I believe it should have been. The car is registered in my husband's name, (xxxxx). Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 15, 2018 · Acceleration, Seat belts · NC

Takata recall, I have replace my tires least four times in a year, shakes when I get up to 45 miles per hour my back tires make this funny sound like my tires about to come off when I'm driving on the road my seatbelts release when they wanted releaser randomly,s sometimes I can't even get out my when I accelerate my car doesn't want to go when I am turning,I can only pick three box's from up top

Filed May 11, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 70,000 miles · WA · crash · 3 injuries

I was turning my 2007 toyota rav4 south onto interstate 182 to head east, the car sudden out of my control and went off the road and hit a concrete barrier at 5:49 pm at 5/8/17. Two passengers were hurt.

Filed Mar 3, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 126,000 miles · PA

Car had been using excessive oil.while I was driving on interstate, cruise control failed ,warning lights came on , started flashing and then car quickly lost all power. Barely got off the highway onto the right side of interstate. Very dangerous condition exists with these vehicles. I consider myself lucky.

Filed Aug 14, 2016 · Acceleration, Seat belts · 68,000 miles · CA

I am the second owner on this car and it has been in for repair 7 times for various recalls. Does the lemon law apply to my car? You have recalled the electrical windows suspension seat belts cruise control what else is coming! Claremont toyota in california had a complete check on the car and I paid 1500 but I still see recalls. What is going on???? I have another appointment for the suspension on monday 8/15/16

Filed Jan 12, 2016 · Acceleration · 60,000 miles · TX

April, 2015 took rav4 in for recalls. After receiving the vehicle back periodically it would fail to accelerate. I thought the computer would maybe adjust itself. It didn't. It periodically stalls or fails to accelerate. I have almost been run over several times. Called toyota of denton today. They denied that anything they did would have anything to do with that, even though we drove the vehicle 60k miles and never had a problem. I have two toyotas and denial of a problem is first on the list it seems. This drive by wire should be outlawed.

Filed Dec 31, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 51,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the cruise control failed to activate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000.

Filed Dec 30, 2014 · Acceleration · 90,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While at a stop light, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact had to place the vehicle in neutral in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the accelerator pedal was shortened, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Nov 24, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 73,700 miles · AZ

First noticed the problem on 11/10/2014 when approaching a stop light. The rav4 took longer than normal to come to a stop with greater force required to stop. Once fully stopped, the vehicle was idling with low RPM's (~500) and the check engine light turned on along with vsc and trac lights. Was able to drive the vehicle home, but experienced the same symptoms at every stop light / stop sign. Contacted toyota dealership in tucson immediately and scheduled emergency service for the next morning. The toyota dealership diagnosed the problem with two error codes (p0171 and p0174 - lean air/fuel mix). Was told they suspected a bad tank of gas. Toyota addressed one open recall (service campaign bst - reflash brake control computer) on my vehicle but did not investigate the error codes, only cleared them. The following day while driving home, the same issue occurred. Almost no brake pressure and barely able to stop. Check engine light, vsc, and trac lights all illuminated again. Low idle speed as well. Contacted a different local mechanic for a second opinion. Was informed the brake booster needed to be replaced due to damage in the diaphragm causing loss of vacuum pressure (which helped explain the two error codes related to lean air/fuel mix). Total repair bill over $1000. Just lucky nobody was injured due to failing brake system on toyota's part.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 88,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While stopped, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning and crashed into a fence. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 88,000.