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16V596000 Aug 12, 2016 SUSPENSION:REAR

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2005, to September 7, 2010, and 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles man...

16V396000 Jun 2, 2016 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006...

16V096000 Feb 19, 2016 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured ...

15V689000 Oct 22, 2015 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, ...

15V577000 Sep 18, 2015 VISIBILITY/WIPER

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 27, 2008, to December 19, 2012 and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufacture...

14V743000 Nov 19, 2014 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 T...

13V383000 Aug 28, 2013 SUSPENSION:REAR

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel ...

13V123000 Apr 9, 2013 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toy...

13V014000 Jan 16, 2013 SEATS

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, an...

12V373000 Aug 2, 2012 SUSPENSION:REAR

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel ...

11V113000 Feb 24, 2011 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSIT...

10V035000 Feb 3, 2010 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VE...

10V036000 Feb 3, 2010 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." ...

10V017000 Jan 21, 2010 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND M...

Complaints

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Aug 22, 2025 Suspension 86,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V383000 (Suspension) in 2015. The contact stated that in 2015 while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a...

Aug 22, 2025 Suspension 86,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V383000 (Suspension) in 2015. The contact stated that in 2015 while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a...

Aug 12, 2025 Structure

The paint on hood is rusty and corroded, this can affect the body of the vehicle since it exposes the metal and can pose a safety problem. Toyota had a recall for 2010 white paint well the same thing happen to mine which is metallic gray. I have another car from another brand from 2012 and paint i...

Aug 12, 2025 Structure

The paint on hood is rusty and corroded, this can affect the body of the vehicle since it exposes the metal and can pose a safety problem. Toyota had a recall for 2010 white paint well the same thing happen to mine which is metallic gray. I have another car from another brand from 2012 and paint i...

Apr 5, 2025 Engine

Burns oil. No leaks and compression is spot on. Burns oil so bad that around every 2,000 miles, if you hit the brakes to hard it causes the car to stall. Whether it's in a parking lot or intersection. Has happened several times. Since I purchased the car in 2022. Has been inspected by Toyota mechani...

Apr 5, 2025 Engine

Burns oil. No leaks and compression is spot on. Burns oil so bad that around every 2,000 miles, if you hit the brakes to hard it causes the car to stall. Whether it's in a parking lot or intersection. Has happened several times. Since I purchased the car in 2022. Has been inspected by Toyota mechani...

Mar 24, 2025 Engine

Engine oil is burning with out discharging from the engine. Can find no leak anywhere in the engine compartment. Constantly adding oil to the car as the oil indicator isn’t working either. The engine compression is spot on to manufacturers specifications. If the engine runs out of oil it could l...

Mar 24, 2025 Suspension

Engine oil is burning with out discharging from the engine. Can find no leak anywhere in the engine compartment. Constantly adding oil to the car as the oil indicator isn’t working either. The engine compression is spot on to manufacturers specifications. If the engine runs out of oil it could l...

Mar 24, 2025 Engine

Engine oil is burning with out discharging from the engine. Can find no leak anywhere in the engine compartment. Constantly adding oil to the car as the oil indicator isn’t working either. The engine compression is spot on to manufacturers specifications. If the engine runs out of oil it could l...

Mar 24, 2025 Suspension

Engine oil is burning with out discharging from the engine. Can find no leak anywhere in the engine compartment. Constantly adding oil to the car as the oil indicator isn’t working either. The engine compression is spot on to manufacturers specifications. If the engine runs out of oil it could l...

Nov 6, 2024 Service Brakes Crash 113,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a stop light, with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard the vehicle failed to stop as intended. As a result, the contact rear-ended the vehicle ahead. The air bags did not deploy...

Nov 6, 2024 Service Brakes Crash 113,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a stop light, with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard the vehicle failed to stop as intended. As a result, the contact rear-ended the vehicle ahead. The air bags did not deploy...

Sep 11, 2024 Suspension Crash

NHTSa CAMPAIGN ID 16v596000 AUG 12, 2016 Recalls supercedes 13V-383 vehicles inspected but did not have both arms replaced. Vehicles need to have both arms replaced. Recall done on vehicle (RAV4 2010) were COJ - 1/9/2013 Stevens Creek Toyota CSJ - 9/21/2014 Capitola Toyota Control Arm were not...

Sep 11, 2024 Suspension Crash

NHTSa CAMPAIGN ID 16v596000 AUG 12, 2016 Recalls supercedes 13V-383 vehicles inspected but did not have both arms replaced. Vehicles need to have both arms replaced. Recall done on vehicle (RAV4 2010) were COJ - 1/9/2013 Stevens Creek Toyota CSJ - 9/21/2014 Capitola Toyota Control Arm were not...

Nov 2, 2023 Steering

Steering becomes very hard to control with no slack and in the wheel and occasionally it feels like you hit ice and sliding when you change lanes, happens on dry paved road without warning. Also when using cruise control hitting button to slow down the headlights and dash lights fade out and then br...

Nov 2, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control

Steering becomes very hard to control with no slack and in the wheel and occasionally it feels like you hit ice and sliding when you change lanes, happens on dry paved road without warning. Also when using cruise control hitting button to slow down the headlights and dash lights fade out and then br...

Nov 2, 2023 Steering

Steering becomes very hard to control with no slack and in the wheel and occasionally it feels like you hit ice and sliding when you change lanes, happens on dry paved road without warning. Also when using cruise control hitting button to slow down the headlights and dash lights fade out and then br...

Nov 2, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control

Steering becomes very hard to control with no slack and in the wheel and occasionally it feels like you hit ice and sliding when you change lanes, happens on dry paved road without warning. Also when using cruise control hitting button to slow down the headlights and dash lights fade out and then br...

Jun 7, 2023 Visibility 187,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the moon roof glass fractured without impact. The local dealer was contacted and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the fail...

Jun 7, 2023 Visibility 187,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the moon roof glass fractured without impact. The local dealer was contacted and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the fail...

Apr 22, 2023 Suspension

I just purchased a used 2010 toyota rav 4 base fwd and when making left or right turn I hear loud clunking noises and when backing up I hear squeaking noises plus I see liquid under car near middle. I also noticed when I add washer fluid and check level couple days later without using it ,,it is not...

Apr 22, 2023 Unknown Or Other

I just purchased a used 2010 toyota rav 4 base fwd and when making left or right turn I hear loud clunking noises and when backing up I hear squeaking noises plus I see liquid under car near middle. I also noticed when I add washer fluid and check level couple days later without using it ,,it is not...

Apr 22, 2023 Suspension

I just purchased a used 2010 toyota rav 4 base fwd and when making left or right turn I hear loud clunking noises and when backing up I hear squeaking noises plus I see liquid under car near middle. I also noticed when I add washer fluid and check level couple days later without using it ,,it is not...

Apr 22, 2023 Unknown Or Other

I just purchased a used 2010 toyota rav 4 base fwd and when making left or right turn I hear loud clunking noises and when backing up I hear squeaking noises plus I see liquid under car near middle. I also noticed when I add washer fluid and check level couple days later without using it ,,it is not...

Apr 3, 2023 Engine

Transmission vavle body issue and not safe to drive

Apr 3, 2023 Power Train

Transmission vavle body issue and not safe to drive

Apr 3, 2023 Engine

Transmission vavle body issue and not safe to drive

Apr 3, 2023 Power Train

Transmission vavle body issue and not safe to drive

Mar 31, 2023 Seat Belts

Driver belt seat loose

Mar 31, 2023 Seat Belts

Driver belt seat loose

Feb 14, 2023 Electrical System

I have a 2010 Toyota rav4 limited and sometimes the car starts and sometimes it doesn’t but all the light come on but the car itself doesn’t start I replaced the battery, starter, starter safety switch but it still doesn’t start sometimes

Feb 14, 2023 Engine

I have a 2010 Toyota rav4 limited and sometimes the car starts and sometimes it doesn’t but all the light come on but the car itself doesn’t start I replaced the battery, starter, starter safety switch but it still doesn’t start sometimes

Feb 14, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

I have a 2010 Toyota rav4 limited and sometimes the car starts and sometimes it doesn’t but all the light come on but the car itself doesn’t start I replaced the battery, starter, starter safety switch but it still doesn’t start sometimes

Feb 14, 2023 Electrical System

I have a 2010 Toyota rav4 limited and sometimes the car starts and sometimes it doesn’t but all the light come on but the car itself doesn’t start I replaced the battery, starter, starter safety switch but it still doesn’t start sometimes

Feb 14, 2023 Engine

I have a 2010 Toyota rav4 limited and sometimes the car starts and sometimes it doesn’t but all the light come on but the car itself doesn’t start I replaced the battery, starter, starter safety switch but it still doesn’t start sometimes

Feb 14, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

I have a 2010 Toyota rav4 limited and sometimes the car starts and sometimes it doesn’t but all the light come on but the car itself doesn’t start I replaced the battery, starter, starter safety switch but it still doesn’t start sometimes

Jan 26, 2023 Air Bags Crash

Impact on Right front end at 60 mph and air bags did not deploy

Jan 26, 2023 Air Bags Crash

Impact on Right front end at 60 mph and air bags did not deploy

Aug 14, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

On August 10 2022 I was pulling slowly into a parking spot with foot lightly on brake to control forward motion car attempted to surge /accelerate . I stepped firmly on brake and since car was nearly stopped I put it in to park. RPM's went up dramatically and then car reverted to normal rpms. I es...

Aug 14, 2022 Unknown Or Other

On August 10 2022 I was pulling slowly into a parking spot with foot lightly on brake to control forward motion car attempted to surge /accelerate . I stepped firmly on brake and since car was nearly stopped I put it in to park. RPM's went up dramatically and then car reverted to normal rpms. I es...

Aug 14, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

On August 10 2022 I was pulling slowly into a parking spot with foot lightly on brake to control forward motion car attempted to surge /accelerate . I stepped firmly on brake and since car was nearly stopped I put it in to park. RPM's went up dramatically and then car reverted to normal rpms. I es...

Aug 14, 2022 Unknown Or Other

On August 10 2022 I was pulling slowly into a parking spot with foot lightly on brake to control forward motion car attempted to surge /accelerate . I stepped firmly on brake and since car was nearly stopped I put it in to park. RPM's went up dramatically and then car reverted to normal rpms. I es...

Mar 4, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 200,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that she gets her vehicle maintenance on a regular basis, however, when she took her vehicle to get serviced by an independent mechanic she was advised that the oil was low. The contact stated that they put oil in the vehicle, however, when it ...

Mar 4, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 200,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that she gets her vehicle maintenance on a regular basis, however, when she took her vehicle to get serviced by an independent mechanic she was advised that the oil was low. The contact stated that they put oil in the vehicle, however, when it ...

Dec 29, 2021 Unknown Or Other Fire

While driving my vehicle, it began to smoke under the hood. I exited the highway in order to pull over in a safer location. Some smoke started coming through the vent in the car as I pulled over. I exited the car and moved away and small flames began at the air vents on the outside. After I called 9...

Dec 29, 2021 Engine Fire

While driving my vehicle, it began to smoke under the hood. I exited the highway in order to pull over in a safer location. Some smoke started coming through the vent in the car as I pulled over. I exited the car and moved away and small flames began at the air vents on the outside. After I called 9...

Dec 29, 2021 Unknown Or Other Fire

While driving my vehicle, it began to smoke under the hood. I exited the highway in order to pull over in a safer location. Some smoke started coming through the vent in the car as I pulled over. I exited the car and moved away and small flames began at the air vents on the outside. After I called 9...

Dec 29, 2021 Engine Fire

While driving my vehicle, it began to smoke under the hood. I exited the highway in order to pull over in a safer location. Some smoke started coming through the vent in the car as I pulled over. I exited the car and moved away and small flames began at the air vents on the outside. After I called 9...

Dec 1, 2021 Suspension 97,900 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, Nashville Toyota North (2400 Gallatin Pi...

Dec 1, 2021 Power Train 97,900 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, Nashville Toyota North (2400 Gallatin Pi...

Dec 1, 2021 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,900 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, Nashville Toyota North (2400 Gallatin Pi...

Dec 1, 2021 Suspension 97,900 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, Nashville Toyota North (2400 Gallatin Pi...

Dec 1, 2021 Power Train 97,900 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, Nashville Toyota North (2400 Gallatin Pi...

Dec 1, 2021 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,900 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, Nashville Toyota North (2400 Gallatin Pi...

Oct 14, 2021 Tires

My tires are a 225/65R17. repeatedly, in heavy rain or very wet snow, the tires on mounted on the driver's side hydroplane and lose traction. I am concerned that this problem is due to the design of the tread. This is a directional tire that is only designed for the right side of the vehicle. Tires...

Oct 14, 2021 Tires

My tires are a 225/65R17. repeatedly, in heavy rain or very wet snow, the tires on mounted on the driver's side hydroplane and lose traction. I am concerned that this problem is due to the design of the tread. This is a directional tire that is only designed for the right side of the vehicle. Tires...

Sep 27, 2021 Unknown Or Other Crash

I was operating the vehicle on 09/25/2021 and at approximately 9:45am, the car accelerated quickly causing me to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a guard rail. I was driving about 35-40 miles per hour and the vehicle took off out of no where and the car wouldn't brake. It was extremely fri...

Sep 27, 2021 Unknown Or Other Crash

I was operating the vehicle on 09/25/2021 and at approximately 9:45am, the car accelerated quickly causing me to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a guard rail. I was driving about 35-40 miles per hour and the vehicle took off out of no where and the car wouldn't brake. It was extremely fri...

Aug 3, 2021 Electrical System 162,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel inadvertently locked and the vehicle loss power. The steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was able to veer to the side of the road while driving downhill. The vehicle was towed t...

Aug 3, 2021 Steering

[XXX] Hi, My name is [XXX]i. I own a 2010 Toyota RAV4. Which I had bought from roseville Toyota dealership. On Sunday afternoon, I was driving back to my home from South Lake Tahoe. I drove for almost 40 miles and suddenly the steering got locked while I was driving the car. There was no prior ...

Aug 3, 2021 Electrical System 162,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel inadvertently locked and the vehicle loss power. The steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was able to veer to the side of the road while driving downhill. The vehicle was towed t...

Aug 3, 2021 Steering

[XXX] Hi, My name is [XXX]i. I own a 2010 Toyota RAV4. Which I had bought from roseville Toyota dealership. On Sunday afternoon, I was driving back to my home from South Lake Tahoe. I drove for almost 40 miles and suddenly the steering got locked while I was driving the car. There was no prior ...

Jul 17, 2021 Engine

This car was bought for a new driver and we have had 2 separate occasions when she has gotten somewhere and the car wont start. All the warning lights come on, but will not do anything when you push the button. We can jump it and it will start. This is not safe for a young person that could get st...

Jul 17, 2021 Suspension

This car was bought for a new driver and we have had 2 separate occasions when she has gotten somewhere and the car wont start. All the warning lights come on, but will not do anything when you push the button. We can jump it and it will start. This is not safe for a young person that could get st...

Jul 17, 2021 Engine

This car was bought for a new driver and we have had 2 separate occasions when she has gotten somewhere and the car wont start. All the warning lights come on, but will not do anything when you push the button. We can jump it and it will start. This is not safe for a young person that could get st...

Jul 17, 2021 Suspension

This car was bought for a new driver and we have had 2 separate occasions when she has gotten somewhere and the car wont start. All the warning lights come on, but will not do anything when you push the button. We can jump it and it will start. This is not safe for a young person that could get st...

Apr 23, 2021 Service Brakes Crash 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND APPROACHING AN EXIT RAMP OFF THE HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT STATED THEY WERE DEPRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT A FENCE. THE VEH...

Apr 23, 2021 Suspension Crash 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND APPROACHING AN EXIT RAMP OFF THE HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT STATED THEY WERE DEPRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT A FENCE. THE VEH...

Apr 23, 2021 Service Brakes Crash 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND APPROACHING AN EXIT RAMP OFF THE HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT STATED THEY WERE DEPRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT A FENCE. THE VEH...

Apr 23, 2021 Suspension Crash 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND APPROACHING AN EXIT RAMP OFF THE HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT STATED THEY WERE DEPRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT A FENCE. THE VEH...

Mar 1, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 155,500 mi

IN OCTOBER OF 2018 PAID TO HAVE THE CHARCOAL CANNISTER REPLACED AT A COST OF $1500..NOW THE SAME TROUBLE CODES ARE IN THE SYSTEM, REQUIRING RERPLACEMENT OF CANNISTER AGAIN. I FOUND TSB 009809 FROM TOYOTA COCERNING WATER IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. PROBLEM OCCURED WHEN STARTED ENGINE AT HOM...

Mar 1, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 155,500 mi

IN OCTOBER OF 2018 PAID TO HAVE THE CHARCOAL CANNISTER REPLACED AT A COST OF $1500..NOW THE SAME TROUBLE CODES ARE IN THE SYSTEM, REQUIRING RERPLACEMENT OF CANNISTER AGAIN. I FOUND TSB 009809 FROM TOYOTA COCERNING WATER IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. PROBLEM OCCURED WHEN STARTED ENGINE AT HOM...

Sep 27, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 182,840 mi

WHEN I SLOW DOWN TO APPROACH A STOP SIGN OR WAIT TO MAKE A TURN ON A CITY STREET, THE CAR STALLS. IT HAPPENS WITH LEFT HAND AND RIGHT HAND TURNS. I HAVE TO PUT IT IN PARK AND START IT AGAIN. IT HAS HAPPENED OVER WEEKS. I PUT 3/4 OF A TANK OF PREMIUM GAS TO SEE IF THAT HELPED AND IT STALLED ON THE WA...

Sep 27, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 182,840 mi

WHEN I SLOW DOWN TO APPROACH A STOP SIGN OR WAIT TO MAKE A TURN ON A CITY STREET, THE CAR STALLS. IT HAPPENS WITH LEFT HAND AND RIGHT HAND TURNS. I HAVE TO PUT IT IN PARK AND START IT AGAIN. IT HAS HAPPENED OVER WEEKS. I PUT 3/4 OF A TANK OF PREMIUM GAS TO SEE IF THAT HELPED AND IT STALLED ON THE WA...

Aug 13, 2020 Steering 109,090 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE DETECTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ATLANTIC AUTO BROKERS LLC (15428 S DUPONT HWY, H...

Aug 13, 2020 Steering 109,090 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE DETECTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ATLANTIC AUTO BROKERS LLC (15428 S DUPONT HWY, H...

May 26, 2020 Electrical System 118,540 mi

ODOMETER METER HAS BEEN TAMPERD WITH. *TR

May 26, 2020 Engine 118,540 mi

ODOMETER METER HAS BEEN TAMPERD WITH. *TR

May 26, 2020 Electrical System 118,540 mi

ODOMETER METER HAS BEEN TAMPERD WITH. *TR

May 26, 2020 Engine 118,540 mi

ODOMETER METER HAS BEEN TAMPERD WITH. *TR

May 24, 2020 Structure Crash 106,000 mi

I WAS BACKING UP, TURNING AROUND IN A DRIVEWAY. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO STOP, SOMETHING INTERFERED WITH MY ABILITY TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, RESULTING IN A LOW-SPEED (LESS THAN 2 MPH) COLLISION WITH A SHED, MINOR DAMAGE TO THE SHED AND DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER COVER OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS THE THIRD ...

May 24, 2020 Service Brakes Crash 106,000 mi

I WAS BACKING UP, TURNING AROUND IN A DRIVEWAY. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO STOP, SOMETHING INTERFERED WITH MY ABILITY TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, RESULTING IN A LOW-SPEED (LESS THAN 2 MPH) COLLISION WITH A SHED, MINOR DAMAGE TO THE SHED AND DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER COVER OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS THE THIRD ...

May 24, 2020 Structure Crash 106,000 mi

I WAS BACKING UP, TURNING AROUND IN A DRIVEWAY. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO STOP, SOMETHING INTERFERED WITH MY ABILITY TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, RESULTING IN A LOW-SPEED (LESS THAN 2 MPH) COLLISION WITH A SHED, MINOR DAMAGE TO THE SHED AND DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER COVER OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS THE THIRD ...

May 24, 2020 Service Brakes Crash 106,000 mi

I WAS BACKING UP, TURNING AROUND IN A DRIVEWAY. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO STOP, SOMETHING INTERFERED WITH MY ABILITY TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, RESULTING IN A LOW-SPEED (LESS THAN 2 MPH) COLLISION WITH A SHED, MINOR DAMAGE TO THE SHED AND DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER COVER OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS THE THIRD ...

Apr 25, 2020 Engine 80,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY, MY 2010 RAV4 ENGINE TURNS OFF, WHILE DRIVING, AND THEN TURNS BACK ON SHORTLY AFTER. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, AS YOU LOSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, MEANING VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND STOP. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION. NEVER HAD IT CUT OUT AT A STOP LIGHT. I'M THINKING IT'...

Apr 25, 2020 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY, MY 2010 RAV4 ENGINE TURNS OFF, WHILE DRIVING, AND THEN TURNS BACK ON SHORTLY AFTER. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, AS YOU LOSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, MEANING VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND STOP. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION. NEVER HAD IT CUT OUT AT A STOP LIGHT. I'M THINKING IT'...

Apr 25, 2020 Engine 80,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY, MY 2010 RAV4 ENGINE TURNS OFF, WHILE DRIVING, AND THEN TURNS BACK ON SHORTLY AFTER. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, AS YOU LOSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, MEANING VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND STOP. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION. NEVER HAD IT CUT OUT AT A STOP LIGHT. I'M THINKING IT'...

Apr 25, 2020 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY, MY 2010 RAV4 ENGINE TURNS OFF, WHILE DRIVING, AND THEN TURNS BACK ON SHORTLY AFTER. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, AS YOU LOSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, MEANING VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND STOP. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION. NEVER HAD IT CUT OUT AT A STOP LIGHT. I'M THINKING IT'...

Mar 12, 2020 Suspension

REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN: 13V383000 FOR 2006-2011 TOYOTA RAV4 THE ACCEPTED REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR THE ABOVE REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN IS FLAWED. ON MY VEHICLE, THE EFFECT OF PERMANENTLY DISABLING THE REAR TOE ADJUSTMENT HAS GREATLY INCREASED MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING COSTS AND HAS POTENTIALLY DEGR...

Mar 12, 2020 Suspension

REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN: 13V383000 FOR 2006-2011 TOYOTA RAV4 THE ACCEPTED REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR THE ABOVE REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN IS FLAWED. ON MY VEHICLE, THE EFFECT OF PERMANENTLY DISABLING THE REAR TOE ADJUSTMENT HAS GREATLY INCREASED MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING COSTS AND HAS POTENTIALLY DEGR...

Nov 4, 2019 Suspension

2010 TOYOTA RAV4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AND FEELS THE COMPANY AND DEALERSHIP SHOULD COVER WARRANTY WORK. *AS *JS

Nov 4, 2019 Suspension

2010 TOYOTA RAV4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AND FEELS THE COMPANY AND DEALERSHIP SHOULD COVER WARRANTY WORK. *AS *JS

Oct 21, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 85,069 mi

I WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND ENTERING A FREEWAY RAMP TO ANOTHER FREEWAY IN A TURN AND I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND THE THROTTLE STUCK AND ACTUALLY MY CAR BEGAN TO SPEED UP ON ITS OWN! MY FOOT WAS NOT THE GAS AT THE TIME I LET IT FOR A SEC AND THAN IT WAS LIKE I SLAMMED ON THE GAS GOING INTO THE TURN ...

Oct 21, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 85,069 mi

I WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND ENTERING A FREEWAY RAMP TO ANOTHER FREEWAY IN A TURN AND I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND THE THROTTLE STUCK AND ACTUALLY MY CAR BEGAN TO SPEED UP ON ITS OWN! MY FOOT WAS NOT THE GAS AT THE TIME I LET IT FOR A SEC AND THAN IT WAS LIKE I SLAMMED ON THE GAS GOING INTO THE TURN ...

Oct 21, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 85,069 mi

I WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND ENTERING A FREEWAY RAMP TO ANOTHER FREEWAY IN A TURN AND I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND THE THROTTLE STUCK AND ACTUALLY MY CAR BEGAN TO SPEED UP ON ITS OWN! MY FOOT WAS NOT THE GAS AT THE TIME I LET IT FOR A SEC AND THAN IT WAS LIKE I SLAMMED ON THE GAS GOING INTO THE TURN ...

Oct 21, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 85,069 mi

I WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND ENTERING A FREEWAY RAMP TO ANOTHER FREEWAY IN A TURN AND I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND THE THROTTLE STUCK AND ACTUALLY MY CAR BEGAN TO SPEED UP ON ITS OWN! MY FOOT WAS NOT THE GAS AT THE TIME I LET IT FOR A SEC AND THAN IT WAS LIKE I SLAMMED ON THE GAS GOING INTO THE TURN ...

Oct 20, 2019 Suspension 79,000 mi

REAR SUSPENSION FIX OF PREVIOUS RECALL WILL NOT ALLOW REAR ALIGNMENT OF VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE EPOXY ENCASEMENT. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. JUST SPENT 800.00 ON TIRES AND ALIGNMENT ONLY TO FIND OUT THE REAR IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND CAN'T BE ALIGNED DUE TO TOYOTA'S FIX (EPOXY ENCASEMENT).

Oct 20, 2019 Suspension 79,000 mi

REAR SUSPENSION FIX OF PREVIOUS RECALL WILL NOT ALLOW REAR ALIGNMENT OF VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE EPOXY ENCASEMENT. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. JUST SPENT 800.00 ON TIRES AND ALIGNMENT ONLY TO FIND OUT THE REAR IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND CAN'T BE ALIGNED DUE TO TOYOTA'S FIX (EPOXY ENCASEMENT).

Oct 15, 2019 Suspension 100,393 mi

WE TOOK OUR TOYOTA RAV4 TO PRINCIPLE TOYOTA FOR THE SUSPENSION RECALL ON 10/16/2019. UPON A TIRE INSPECTION TODAY (AT A LOCAL TIRE STORE) IT WAS INDICATED TO US THAT PRINCIPLE TOYOTA DID NOT INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE ARMS ON THE CAR. I AM ATTACHING A COPY OF THE SERVICE RECORD (WHICH SHOWS WHAT APPE...

Oct 15, 2019 Suspension 100,393 mi

WE TOOK OUR TOYOTA RAV4 TO PRINCIPLE TOYOTA FOR THE SUSPENSION RECALL ON 10/16/2019. UPON A TIRE INSPECTION TODAY (AT A LOCAL TIRE STORE) IT WAS INDICATED TO US THAT PRINCIPLE TOYOTA DID NOT INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE ARMS ON THE CAR. I AM ATTACHING A COPY OF THE SERVICE RECORD (WHICH SHOWS WHAT APPE...

Oct 8, 2019 Engine 70,000 mi

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 (99 ANDOVER ST, DANVERS, MA 01923, (978) 739-8300). THE CONTACT WAS NEVER INFORMED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE OIL. THE VEHIC...

Oct 8, 2019 Engine 70,000 mi

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 (99 ANDOVER ST, DANVERS, MA 01923, (978) 739-8300). THE CONTACT WAS NEVER INFORMED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE OIL. THE VEHIC...

Jul 20, 2019 Power Train 63,355 mi

WHILE CHANGING THE OIL, I NOTICED A LEAK FROM THE REAR AXLE. I HAD THE AXLE SEALS REPLACED AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. LATER I RECEIVED A RECALL BUT THE RECALL WAS ONLY FOR A SPECIFIC NOISE NOT FOR THE FAULTY REAR AXLE SEALS.

Jul 20, 2019 Power Train 63,355 mi

WHILE CHANGING THE OIL, I NOTICED A LEAK FROM THE REAR AXLE. I HAD THE AXLE SEALS REPLACED AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. LATER I RECEIVED A RECALL BUT THE RECALL WAS ONLY FOR A SPECIFIC NOISE NOT FOR THE FAULTY REAR AXLE SEALS.

Jul 18, 2019 Suspension 186,181 mi

INSTALLED REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS (NON-ADJUSTABLE REAR TOES) IN 2014 PER RECALL CAMPAIGN #16V596000. TIRE VENDOR SAID REAR ALIGNMENT WAS OFF IN 2016 (WHEN REPLACING NEW TIRES) AND COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPLACED WITH ADJUSTABLE TOE DUE TO RECALL STICKER. DEALER INSPECTED TOES 2016 AND SAID SPEC...

Jul 18, 2019 Suspension 186,181 mi

INSTALLED REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS (NON-ADJUSTABLE REAR TOES) IN 2014 PER RECALL CAMPAIGN #16V596000. TIRE VENDOR SAID REAR ALIGNMENT WAS OFF IN 2016 (WHEN REPLACING NEW TIRES) AND COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPLACED WITH ADJUSTABLE TOE DUE TO RECALL STICKER. DEALER INSPECTED TOES 2016 AND SAID SPEC...

Jun 24, 2019 Power Train

TOYOTA VEHICLES EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH REAR DIFFERENTIAL DUE TO DESIGN PROBLEM. MINE HAS BOTH REAR SEALS LEAKING AND WILL COST HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO REPAIR AT TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. BREATHER PLUG GETS CLOGGED AND PRESSURE BUILD UP CAUSES LEAKS. IF NOT REPAIRED, DIFFERENTIAL CAN POTENTIALLY CEASE AN...

Jun 24, 2019 Power Train

TOYOTA VEHICLES EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH REAR DIFFERENTIAL DUE TO DESIGN PROBLEM. MINE HAS BOTH REAR SEALS LEAKING AND WILL COST HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO REPAIR AT TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. BREATHER PLUG GETS CLOGGED AND PRESSURE BUILD UP CAUSES LEAKS. IF NOT REPAIRED, DIFFERENTIAL CAN POTENTIALLY CEASE AN...

Jun 22, 2019 Unknown Or Other 160,000 mi

TRANSMISSION

Jun 22, 2019 Unknown Or Other 160,000 mi

TRANSMISSION

May 28, 2019 Electrical System 75,000 mi

THE SENSOR WITHIN THE COMPRESSOR HAS MALFUNCTIONED, EVERYTHING WORKS. WILL NEED A TOOL EVERY TIME I WANT TO USE DEFROSTERS OR AIR CONDITION. WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE COMPRESSOR BECAUSE OF THIS INTERNAL SENSOR MUST HAVE WENT BAD/NOT WORKING RIGHT. YOU NEED THE DEFROSTERS IN ORDER TO SEE TO DRI...

May 28, 2019 Electrical System 75,000 mi

THE SENSOR WITHIN THE COMPRESSOR HAS MALFUNCTIONED, EVERYTHING WORKS. WILL NEED A TOOL EVERY TIME I WANT TO USE DEFROSTERS OR AIR CONDITION. WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE COMPRESSOR BECAUSE OF THIS INTERNAL SENSOR MUST HAVE WENT BAD/NOT WORKING RIGHT. YOU NEED THE DEFROSTERS IN ORDER TO SEE TO DRI...

May 23, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 103,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 40-50 MPH, IN 4TH GEAR, A VIBRATION OR SHUDDER IS FELT IN THE TRANSMISSION. IT IS A SLIGHT LOSS OF POWER. IT CAN BE FELT INTERMITTENTLY AS LONG AS YOU ARE HOLDING A CONSTANT SPEED. IF YOU MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT DOWN IT STOPS, BUT AS SOON AS YOU MAIN...

May 23, 2019 Power Train 103,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 40-50 MPH, IN 4TH GEAR, A VIBRATION OR SHUDDER IS FELT IN THE TRANSMISSION. IT IS A SLIGHT LOSS OF POWER. IT CAN BE FELT INTERMITTENTLY AS LONG AS YOU ARE HOLDING A CONSTANT SPEED. IF YOU MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT DOWN IT STOPS, BUT AS SOON AS YOU MAIN...

May 23, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 103,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 40-50 MPH, IN 4TH GEAR, A VIBRATION OR SHUDDER IS FELT IN THE TRANSMISSION. IT IS A SLIGHT LOSS OF POWER. IT CAN BE FELT INTERMITTENTLY AS LONG AS YOU ARE HOLDING A CONSTANT SPEED. IF YOU MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT DOWN IT STOPS, BUT AS SOON AS YOU MAIN...

May 23, 2019 Power Train 103,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 40-50 MPH, IN 4TH GEAR, A VIBRATION OR SHUDDER IS FELT IN THE TRANSMISSION. IT IS A SLIGHT LOSS OF POWER. IT CAN BE FELT INTERMITTENTLY AS LONG AS YOU ARE HOLDING A CONSTANT SPEED. IF YOU MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT DOWN IT STOPS, BUT AS SOON AS YOU MAIN...

Apr 26, 2019 Suspension 122,000 mi

SOMETIMES WHEN I AM PULLING OUT OR PULLING IN TO PARK MY CAR I HEAR THIS BANG ON MY RIGHT REAR SIDE. SOMETIMES WHEN I AM TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE GETS MOST OF THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE I HEAR THE SAME HARD BANG. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE RODE WITH ME AND HE HEARD IT TOO. M...

Apr 26, 2019 Suspension 122,000 mi

SOMETIMES WHEN I AM PULLING OUT OR PULLING IN TO PARK MY CAR I HEAR THIS BANG ON MY RIGHT REAR SIDE. SOMETIMES WHEN I AM TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE GETS MOST OF THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE I HEAR THE SAME HARD BANG. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE RODE WITH ME AND HE HEARD IT TOO. M...

Apr 3, 2019 Air Bags 165,000 mi

TOYOTA FOUND OCCUPANT ECU NEEDED REPLACEMENT INTERNAL FAILURE. SIMPLY THE SEATBELT LIGHT AND AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. . AIR BAG SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF AND IS NOT PROTECTING PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

Apr 3, 2019 Seat Belts 165,000 mi

TOYOTA FOUND OCCUPANT ECU NEEDED REPLACEMENT INTERNAL FAILURE. SIMPLY THE SEATBELT LIGHT AND AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. . AIR BAG SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF AND IS NOT PROTECTING PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

Apr 3, 2019 Seats 165,000 mi

TOYOTA FOUND OCCUPANT ECU NEEDED REPLACEMENT INTERNAL FAILURE. SIMPLY THE SEATBELT LIGHT AND AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. . AIR BAG SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF AND IS NOT PROTECTING PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

Apr 3, 2019 Air Bags 165,000 mi

TOYOTA FOUND OCCUPANT ECU NEEDED REPLACEMENT INTERNAL FAILURE. SIMPLY THE SEATBELT LIGHT AND AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. . AIR BAG SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF AND IS NOT PROTECTING PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

Apr 3, 2019 Seat Belts 165,000 mi

TOYOTA FOUND OCCUPANT ECU NEEDED REPLACEMENT INTERNAL FAILURE. SIMPLY THE SEATBELT LIGHT AND AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. . AIR BAG SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF AND IS NOT PROTECTING PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

Apr 3, 2019 Seats 165,000 mi

TOYOTA FOUND OCCUPANT ECU NEEDED REPLACEMENT INTERNAL FAILURE. SIMPLY THE SEATBELT LIGHT AND AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. . AIR BAG SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF AND IS NOT PROTECTING PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

Mar 14, 2019 Wheels 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL RIMS WERE CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED AIR TO LEAK FROM THE TIRES. THE CONTACT CALLED TAYLOR TOYOTA OF HERMITAGE AT 724-347-7702 (LOCATED AT 2757 E STATE ST, HERMITAGE, PA 16148) AND WAS INFORMED THAT T...

Mar 14, 2019 Wheels 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL RIMS WERE CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED AIR TO LEAK FROM THE TIRES. THE CONTACT CALLED TAYLOR TOYOTA OF HERMITAGE AT 724-347-7702 (LOCATED AT 2757 E STATE ST, HERMITAGE, PA 16148) AND WAS INFORMED THAT T...

Mar 12, 2019 Service Brakes 56,482 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT TRAVELED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPAIR...

Mar 12, 2019 Service Brakes 56,482 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT TRAVELED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPAIR...

Mar 5, 2019 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

Mar 5, 2019 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

Feb 10, 2019 Unknown Or Other

POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH RECALL WAS ISSUED IN 2015. TOYOTA HAS STILL NOT COME UP WITH A REMEDY.

Feb 10, 2019 Unknown Or Other

POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH RECALL WAS ISSUED IN 2015. TOYOTA HAS STILL NOT COME UP WITH A REMEDY.

Jan 24, 2019 Wheels

THEY DID A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE AND IT WAS ABOUT A BOLT RUSTING ON THE BACKEND NEAR THE REAR TIRE SO THE FIX WAS TO PROTECT A BOLT. THEY PUT SOME BAR ON THE BACK SIDE NEAR THE REAR TIRE THAT MADE IT WHERE I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET MY BACK END OF THE CAR ALIGNED SINCE. CAUSING MY TIRES TO KEEP GE...

Jan 24, 2019 Wheels

THEY DID A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE AND IT WAS ABOUT A BOLT RUSTING ON THE BACKEND NEAR THE REAR TIRE SO THE FIX WAS TO PROTECT A BOLT. THEY PUT SOME BAR ON THE BACK SIDE NEAR THE REAR TIRE THAT MADE IT WHERE I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET MY BACK END OF THE CAR ALIGNED SINCE. CAUSING MY TIRES TO KEEP GE...

Dec 20, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

IN THE PAST 4 YEARS THE CHARCOAL CANISTER AND PURGE VALVE HAS GONE BAD. WHY DOES THE HAVE TO BE REPLACED SO OFTEN? I'M ON A FIXED INCOME AND CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE THIS EVERY FOUR YEARS, THEN I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE GOOD FAITH.

Dec 20, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

IN THE PAST 4 YEARS THE CHARCOAL CANISTER AND PURGE VALVE HAS GONE BAD. WHY DOES THE HAVE TO BE REPLACED SO OFTEN? I'M ON A FIXED INCOME AND CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE THIS EVERY FOUR YEARS, THEN I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE GOOD FAITH.

Dec 17, 2018 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION). THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL, BUT IT WAS REPAIRED ANYWAY AT TOYOTA OF PORTLAND (55 NE BROADWAY ST, PORTLAND, OR 97232, ...

Dec 17, 2018 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION). THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL, BUT IT WAS REPAIRED ANYWAY AT TOYOTA OF PORTLAND (55 NE BROADWAY ST, PORTLAND, OR 97232, ...

Dec 3, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT IT KEPT GOING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH FORCE AND WAS FINALLY ABLE TO STOP AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMIN...

Dec 3, 2018 Service Brakes 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT IT KEPT GOING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH FORCE AND WAS FINALLY ABLE TO STOP AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMIN...

Dec 3, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT IT KEPT GOING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH FORCE AND WAS FINALLY ABLE TO STOP AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMIN...

Dec 3, 2018 Service Brakes 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT IT KEPT GOING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH FORCE AND WAS FINALLY ABLE TO STOP AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMIN...

Nov 18, 2018 Power Train 148,000 mi

YESTERDAY MY CAR DROVE PERFECTLY FINE. TODAY, I AM PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TRYING TO ACCELERATE, THERE WAS A DELAYED REACTION, THEN A THUD AND THE CAR JUMPED FORWARD AT THE TIME OF THE THUD. IT DID IT AGAIN WHEN I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE, PROPELLING THE VEHICLE FORWARD SUDDENTLY AFTER THE T...

Nov 18, 2018 Power Train 148,000 mi

YESTERDAY MY CAR DROVE PERFECTLY FINE. TODAY, I AM PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TRYING TO ACCELERATE, THERE WAS A DELAYED REACTION, THEN A THUD AND THE CAR JUMPED FORWARD AT THE TIME OF THE THUD. IT DID IT AGAIN WHEN I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE, PROPELLING THE VEHICLE FORWARD SUDDENTLY AFTER THE T...

Nov 4, 2018 Engine 78,000 mi

SUV ACCELERATED WHEN I USED THE BRAKE! I WAS STOPPING AT RED LIGHT!

Nov 4, 2018 Engine 78,000 mi

SUV ACCELERATED WHEN I USED THE BRAKE! I WAS STOPPING AT RED LIGHT!

Oct 31, 2018 Suspension

TOYOTA ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL G0V A FEW YEARS AGO THAT SEALED THE REAR SUSPENSION ARMS WITH AN EPOXY. MY REAR ALIGNMENT IS OUT, AND I CANNOT NO LONGER ADJUST MY REAR SUSPENSION UNLESS I REPLACED BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARMS. TOYOTA SAYS THIS IS MY OWN PROBLEM, AND ANY REPAIR ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SA...

Oct 31, 2018 Suspension

TOYOTA ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL G0V A FEW YEARS AGO THAT SEALED THE REAR SUSPENSION ARMS WITH AN EPOXY. MY REAR ALIGNMENT IS OUT, AND I CANNOT NO LONGER ADJUST MY REAR SUSPENSION UNLESS I REPLACED BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARMS. TOYOTA SAYS THIS IS MY OWN PROBLEM, AND ANY REPAIR ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SA...

Sep 24, 2018 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. WHEN THE MECHANIC PLACED THE VEHICLE ON THE LIFT, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM WAS BOLTED AND EPOXIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE CO...

Sep 24, 2018 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. WHEN THE MECHANIC PLACED THE VEHICLE ON THE LIFT, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM WAS BOLTED AND EPOXIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE CO...

Aug 21, 2018 Air Bags 130,000 mi

SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING BACKED OUT OF A MECHANIC'S GARAGE AFTER ROUTINE BRAKE MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT PRIOR TO THE DEPLOYMENT. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS INJURED, BUT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A DIFFERENT STORY IF MY WIFE AND KIDS WERE IN THE CA...

Aug 21, 2018 Air Bags 130,000 mi

SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING BACKED OUT OF A MECHANIC'S GARAGE AFTER ROUTINE BRAKE MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT PRIOR TO THE DEPLOYMENT. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS INJURED, BUT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A DIFFERENT STORY IF MY WIFE AND KIDS WERE IN THE CA...

Jul 31, 2018 Suspension 99,000 mi

REAR TOE ALLINEMENNT ADJUSTERS RECALL. THE PART IS NOW BEING EPOXIED DUE TO A TOYOTA MANUFACTURING FLAW. NOW THE CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SUFFER THE COST AT $600.00 TO HAVE A SIMPLE ALLINEMENT DONE ON THE REAR OF THE CAR. THE ONLINE CAR REVIEWS FROM OTHER CUSTOMERS ARE REALLY PISSED FOR BEING PLAYED SUCKER...

Jul 31, 2018 Suspension 99,000 mi

REAR TOE ALLINEMENNT ADJUSTERS RECALL. THE PART IS NOW BEING EPOXIED DUE TO A TOYOTA MANUFACTURING FLAW. NOW THE CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SUFFER THE COST AT $600.00 TO HAVE A SIMPLE ALLINEMENT DONE ON THE REAR OF THE CAR. THE ONLINE CAR REVIEWS FROM OTHER CUSTOMERS ARE REALLY PISSED FOR BEING PLAYED SUCKER...

Jul 1, 2018 Suspension

MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE REAR SUSPENSION RECALL ENACTED IN 2012. I HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED AT MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER IN 2014. RECENTLY I PURCHASED NEW TIRES AT A FIRESTONE DEALER AND PURCHASED A A LIFETIME ALIGNMENT. WHEN THEY PERFORMED THE ALIGNMENT FOR FRONT AND REAR, BOTH NEEDED A LITTLE ADJUS...

Jul 1, 2018 Suspension

MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE REAR SUSPENSION RECALL ENACTED IN 2012. I HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED AT MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER IN 2014. RECENTLY I PURCHASED NEW TIRES AT A FIRESTONE DEALER AND PURCHASED A A LIFETIME ALIGNMENT. WHEN THEY PERFORMED THE ALIGNMENT FOR FRONT AND REAR, BOTH NEEDED A LITTLE ADJUS...

Jun 27, 2018 Power Train 99,150 mi

WHINING SOUND, POSSIBLY TRANSMISSION. THE SOUND HAPPENS WHEN I ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN A CERTAIN SPEED (25-45 MPH). WHEN I REMOVE MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL THE SOUND GOES AWAY SO IT'S ONLY TEMPORARY. I CAN'T REALLY HEAR IT ON THE HIGHWAY BUT WHEN I'M ON THE SMALL ROADS I SOMETIMES DO. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY...

Jun 27, 2018 Power Train 99,150 mi

WHINING SOUND, POSSIBLY TRANSMISSION. THE SOUND HAPPENS WHEN I ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN A CERTAIN SPEED (25-45 MPH). WHEN I REMOVE MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL THE SOUND GOES AWAY SO IT'S ONLY TEMPORARY. I CAN'T REALLY HEAR IT ON THE HIGHWAY BUT WHEN I'M ON THE SMALL ROADS I SOMETIMES DO. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY...

Jun 11, 2018 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (PARKWAY ...

Jun 11, 2018 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (PARKWAY ...

May 25, 2018 Suspension

I HAVE MY REAR TIRES WEARING UNEVEN. TOOK MY VEHICLE TO GET AN ALIGNMENT BUT TOYOTA HAS A STICKER ON IT SAYING NO ONE CAN ADJUST DUE TO RECALL. TOYOTA APPARENTLY PUT APOXY ON THEIR SUSPENSION RECALL AND NOW MY CAR NEEDS AN ALIGNMENT AND NO ONE CAN FIX IT. TOYOTA SAYS FOR 850.00 THEY WILL FIX IT. S...

May 25, 2018 Suspension

I HAVE MY REAR TIRES WEARING UNEVEN. TOOK MY VEHICLE TO GET AN ALIGNMENT BUT TOYOTA HAS A STICKER ON IT SAYING NO ONE CAN ADJUST DUE TO RECALL. TOYOTA APPARENTLY PUT APOXY ON THEIR SUSPENSION RECALL AND NOW MY CAR NEEDS AN ALIGNMENT AND NO ONE CAN FIX IT. TOYOTA SAYS FOR 850.00 THEY WILL FIX IT. S...

Apr 16, 2018 Unknown Or Other 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY, THE SUNROOF SUDDENLY CRACKED AND THEN SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THERE WAS NO DEBRIS (ROCK, BOLT) ETC FOUND IN THE GLASS ONCE WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER AND LOOK AT THE DAMAGE. THE GLASS APPEARS TO HAVE BOWED UPWARD AND AWAY FROM ...

Apr 16, 2018 Visibility 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY, THE SUNROOF SUDDENLY CRACKED AND THEN SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THERE WAS NO DEBRIS (ROCK, BOLT) ETC FOUND IN THE GLASS ONCE WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER AND LOOK AT THE DAMAGE. THE GLASS APPEARS TO HAVE BOWED UPWARD AND AWAY FROM ...

Apr 16, 2018 Unknown Or Other 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY, THE SUNROOF SUDDENLY CRACKED AND THEN SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THERE WAS NO DEBRIS (ROCK, BOLT) ETC FOUND IN THE GLASS ONCE WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER AND LOOK AT THE DAMAGE. THE GLASS APPEARS TO HAVE BOWED UPWARD AND AWAY FROM ...

Apr 16, 2018 Visibility 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY, THE SUNROOF SUDDENLY CRACKED AND THEN SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THERE WAS NO DEBRIS (ROCK, BOLT) ETC FOUND IN THE GLASS ONCE WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER AND LOOK AT THE DAMAGE. THE GLASS APPEARS TO HAVE BOWED UPWARD AND AWAY FROM ...

Apr 12, 2018 Visibility/wiper 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FELL DOWN INTO THE DRIVER'S LINE OF SIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULLER TOYOTA (2019 NJ-31, CLINTON, NJ 08809, (908) 638-4100) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE DE...

Apr 12, 2018 Visibility 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FELL DOWN INTO THE DRIVER'S LINE OF SIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULLER TOYOTA (2019 NJ-31, CLINTON, NJ 08809, (908) 638-4100) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE DE...

Apr 12, 2018 Visibility/wiper 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FELL DOWN INTO THE DRIVER'S LINE OF SIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULLER TOYOTA (2019 NJ-31, CLINTON, NJ 08809, (908) 638-4100) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE DE...

Apr 12, 2018 Visibility 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FELL DOWN INTO THE DRIVER'S LINE OF SIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULLER TOYOTA (2019 NJ-31, CLINTON, NJ 08809, (908) 638-4100) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE DE...

Jan 16, 2018 Air Bags Crash 31,511 mi

DECEMBER 8, 2017, IN 2010 RAV4, ABOUT 27 MPH HEADING FORWARD, HIT HEAD-ON, (CITY STREET) 12TH ST. NW, ALBUQUERQUE. OTHER DRIVER DUI (BLEW 2.6 ABOUT 1 HR LATER), WRONG-WAY IN MY LANE, DROVE SILVERADO, SEEMED TO SPEED UP UPON IMPACT, ATTEMPTED TO KEEP GOING BUT SILVERADO HOOKED INTO BRAKED RAV. MY CAR...

Jan 16, 2018 Air Bags Crash 31,511 mi

DECEMBER 8, 2017, IN 2010 RAV4, ABOUT 27 MPH HEADING FORWARD, HIT HEAD-ON, (CITY STREET) 12TH ST. NW, ALBUQUERQUE. OTHER DRIVER DUI (BLEW 2.6 ABOUT 1 HR LATER), WRONG-WAY IN MY LANE, DROVE SILVERADO, SEEMED TO SPEED UP UPON IMPACT, ATTEMPTED TO KEEP GOING BUT SILVERADO HOOKED INTO BRAKED RAV. MY CAR...

Jan 15, 2018 Seat Belts

I AM FILING A COMPLAINT AGAINST BUTLER TOYOTA LOCATED AT 9419 ARONSON DR., INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240. THIS IS THE ADDRESS OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. WE HAVE BEEN CALLING THEM FOR TWO YEARS TO TRY AND GET THE RECALLS TAKEN CARE ON OUR CAR. EACH TIME WE HAVE CALLED THEY SAY THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS I...

Jan 15, 2018 Suspension

I AM FILING A COMPLAINT AGAINST BUTLER TOYOTA LOCATED AT 9419 ARONSON DR., INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240. THIS IS THE ADDRESS OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. WE HAVE BEEN CALLING THEM FOR TWO YEARS TO TRY AND GET THE RECALLS TAKEN CARE ON OUR CAR. EACH TIME WE HAVE CALLED THEY SAY THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS I...

Jan 15, 2018 Seat Belts

I AM FILING A COMPLAINT AGAINST BUTLER TOYOTA LOCATED AT 9419 ARONSON DR., INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240. THIS IS THE ADDRESS OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. WE HAVE BEEN CALLING THEM FOR TWO YEARS TO TRY AND GET THE RECALLS TAKEN CARE ON OUR CAR. EACH TIME WE HAVE CALLED THEY SAY THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS I...

Jan 15, 2018 Suspension

I AM FILING A COMPLAINT AGAINST BUTLER TOYOTA LOCATED AT 9419 ARONSON DR., INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240. THIS IS THE ADDRESS OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. WE HAVE BEEN CALLING THEM FOR TWO YEARS TO TRY AND GET THE RECALLS TAKEN CARE ON OUR CAR. EACH TIME WE HAVE CALLED THEY SAY THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS I...

Jan 14, 2018 Visibility/wiper 53,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN THE CLOSED POSITION & IS CONSTANTLY FALLING DOWN, WHICH OBSTRUCTS MY VIEW. THE ATTACHED PHOTO SHOWS THE VISOR AS CLOSED AT IT WILL STAY. I HAVE CONTACTED TOYOTA AND THEY REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM, DESPITE THE FACT THAT ON SEVERAL MESSAGE BOARDS NUMER...

Jan 14, 2018 Visibility/wiper 53,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN THE CLOSED POSITION & IS CONSTANTLY FALLING DOWN, WHICH OBSTRUCTS MY VIEW. THE ATTACHED PHOTO SHOWS THE VISOR AS CLOSED AT IT WILL STAY. I HAVE CONTACTED TOYOTA AND THEY REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM, DESPITE THE FACT THAT ON SEVERAL MESSAGE BOARDS NUMER...

Jan 10, 2018 Steering

MY CAR IS TOYOTA 2010 RV4 SPORT.THIS MORNING WHEN I START ENGINE, THE SYMBOLS OF "ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT , ABS, AIRBAG, BREAKER , SLIP INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT" ON DASHBOARD ALL LIGHTS ON. THAT'S NEVER HAPPEN BEFORE. AND WHEN I WAS DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL BECOME HEAVY. I WA...

Jan 10, 2018 Steering

MY CAR IS TOYOTA 2010 RV4 SPORT.THIS MORNING WHEN I START ENGINE, THE SYMBOLS OF "ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT , ABS, AIRBAG, BREAKER , SLIP INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT" ON DASHBOARD ALL LIGHTS ON. THAT'S NEVER HAPPEN BEFORE. AND WHEN I WAS DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL BECOME HEAVY. I WA...

Jan 5, 2018 Engine 137,000 mi

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, 1554 MAIN ST, BROCKTON, MA 02301) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFA...

Jan 5, 2018 Power Train 137,000 mi

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, 1554 MAIN ST, BROCKTON, MA 02301) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFA...

Jan 5, 2018 Engine 137,000 mi

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, 1554 MAIN ST, BROCKTON, MA 02301) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFA...

Jan 5, 2018 Power Train 137,000 mi

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, 1554 MAIN ST, BROCKTON, MA 02301) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFA...

Dec 22, 2017 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL"

Dec 22, 2017 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL"

Dec 6, 2017 Structure 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED NEW FROM TOYOTA OF WARRENTON, VA IN 2010. MY CAR DEVELOPED A PAINT PEELING PROBLEM LAST WINTER. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY AN AUTO PAINT COMPANY THAT IT IS DUE TO MANUFACTURER MALFUNCTION. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT TOYOTA OF NORTH AMERICA; I FILED A COMPLAINT, MET WITH MY LOCAL DEALER AND DIS...

Dec 6, 2017 Structure 70,000 mi

I PURCHASED NEW FROM TOYOTA OF WARRENTON, VA IN 2010. MY CAR DEVELOPED A PAINT PEELING PROBLEM LAST WINTER. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY AN AUTO PAINT COMPANY THAT IT IS DUE TO MANUFACTURER MALFUNCTION. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT TOYOTA OF NORTH AMERICA; I FILED A COMPLAINT, MET WITH MY LOCAL DEALER AND DIS...

Dec 5, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE SPEED ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY CAUSING THE CONTACT TO REAR END THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER, WHILE SHE HAD THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO MEDICAL INJURIES THAT ...

Dec 5, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE SPEED ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY CAUSING THE CONTACT TO REAR END THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER, WHILE SHE HAD THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO MEDICAL INJURIES THAT ...

Dec 3, 2017 Air Bags Crash 78,102 mi

TAKATA RECALL, MY REAR SWERVED AS I MOVED RIGHT TO AVOID A HEAD ON COLLISION, MY CHEST HIT THE STEERING WHEEL SO HARD THAT I BROKE 6 RIBS INCLUDING MY STERNUM BECAUSE THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY UNTIL AFTER THE IMPACT , I ALSO SAW ANOTHER RECALL THAT WAS ANNOUNCED 2 OR 3 DAYS AFTER MY ACCIDENT WHICH R...

Dec 3, 2017 Suspension Crash 78,102 mi

TAKATA RECALL, MY REAR SWERVED AS I MOVED RIGHT TO AVOID A HEAD ON COLLISION, MY CHEST HIT THE STEERING WHEEL SO HARD THAT I BROKE 6 RIBS INCLUDING MY STERNUM BECAUSE THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY UNTIL AFTER THE IMPACT , I ALSO SAW ANOTHER RECALL THAT WAS ANNOUNCED 2 OR 3 DAYS AFTER MY ACCIDENT WHICH R...

Dec 3, 2017 Air Bags Crash 78,102 mi

TAKATA RECALL, MY REAR SWERVED AS I MOVED RIGHT TO AVOID A HEAD ON COLLISION, MY CHEST HIT THE STEERING WHEEL SO HARD THAT I BROKE 6 RIBS INCLUDING MY STERNUM BECAUSE THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY UNTIL AFTER THE IMPACT , I ALSO SAW ANOTHER RECALL THAT WAS ANNOUNCED 2 OR 3 DAYS AFTER MY ACCIDENT WHICH R...

Dec 3, 2017 Suspension Crash 78,102 mi

TAKATA RECALL, MY REAR SWERVED AS I MOVED RIGHT TO AVOID A HEAD ON COLLISION, MY CHEST HIT THE STEERING WHEEL SO HARD THAT I BROKE 6 RIBS INCLUDING MY STERNUM BECAUSE THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY UNTIL AFTER THE IMPACT , I ALSO SAW ANOTHER RECALL THAT WAS ANNOUNCED 2 OR 3 DAYS AFTER MY ACCIDENT WHICH R...

Nov 17, 2017 Visibility/wiper

SINCE PREVIOUS RECALL REMEDY PERFORMED FOR THE WATER DIVERTER CHANNEL. IN ADDITION, A NEW WIPER LINKAGE WITH A WIPER MOTOR CRANK ARM WILL BE INSTALLED. THE WIPER LINKAGE WILL HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE WIPER LINKAGE JOINT TO MINIMIZE WATER SPLASH AND A RETAINER RING TO PREVENT THE WIPER ARM FR...

Nov 17, 2017 Unknown Or Other

SINCE PREVIOUS RECALL REMEDY PERFORMED FOR THE WATER DIVERTER CHANNEL. IN ADDITION, A NEW WIPER LINKAGE WITH A WIPER MOTOR CRANK ARM WILL BE INSTALLED. THE WIPER LINKAGE WILL HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE WIPER LINKAGE JOINT TO MINIMIZE WATER SPLASH AND A RETAINER RING TO PREVENT THE WIPER ARM FR...

Nov 17, 2017 Suspension

RECALL SERVICE WAS NOT PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP AS PART OF A SCHEDULED SERVICE ON MULTIPLE RECALLS. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DEALERSHIP HAS CONTACTED ME FOR UPDATED RECALL SERVICE. A VERBAL EXPLANATION FOR THIS LACK OF RECALL SERVICE IS THAT A PART IS NOT AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THIS ...

Nov 17, 2017 Visibility/wiper

SINCE PREVIOUS RECALL REMEDY PERFORMED FOR THE WATER DIVERTER CHANNEL. IN ADDITION, A NEW WIPER LINKAGE WITH A WIPER MOTOR CRANK ARM WILL BE INSTALLED. THE WIPER LINKAGE WILL HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE WIPER LINKAGE JOINT TO MINIMIZE WATER SPLASH AND A RETAINER RING TO PREVENT THE WIPER ARM FR...

Nov 17, 2017 Unknown Or Other

SINCE PREVIOUS RECALL REMEDY PERFORMED FOR THE WATER DIVERTER CHANNEL. IN ADDITION, A NEW WIPER LINKAGE WITH A WIPER MOTOR CRANK ARM WILL BE INSTALLED. THE WIPER LINKAGE WILL HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE WIPER LINKAGE JOINT TO MINIMIZE WATER SPLASH AND A RETAINER RING TO PREVENT THE WIPER ARM FR...

Nov 17, 2017 Suspension

RECALL SERVICE WAS NOT PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP AS PART OF A SCHEDULED SERVICE ON MULTIPLE RECALLS. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DEALERSHIP HAS CONTACTED ME FOR UPDATED RECALL SERVICE. A VERBAL EXPLANATION FOR THIS LACK OF RECALL SERVICE IS THAT A PART IS NOT AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THIS ...

Oct 29, 2017 Suspension 69,601 mi

2006-2011 TOYOTA RAV4 REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RECALL G0V I WENT IN TO HAVE THIS RECALL PERFORMED FOR A 3RD TIME AND WALKED OUT PAYING A BILL OF $1,585.92. THIS WAS A RESULT OF THE RECALL PUT INTO PLACE BY TOYOTA. WHAT THE RECALL DOES NOT ADDRESS IS THE ISSUE PERFORMING A REAR-END ALIGNMENT ON TH...

Oct 29, 2017 Suspension 69,601 mi

2006-2011 TOYOTA RAV4 REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RECALL G0V I WENT IN TO HAVE THIS RECALL PERFORMED FOR A 3RD TIME AND WALKED OUT PAYING A BILL OF $1,585.92. THIS WAS A RESULT OF THE RECALL PUT INTO PLACE BY TOYOTA. WHAT THE RECALL DOES NOT ADDRESS IS THE ISSUE PERFORMING A REAR-END ALIGNMENT ON TH...

Oct 24, 2017 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

WATER LEAKING ONTO PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR LEAKING DOWN FROM BEHIND AND TO THE LEFT OF THE GLOVEBOX, NOT FROM RAIN. POSSIBLE AIR CONDITIONER

Oct 24, 2017 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

WATER LEAKING ONTO PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR LEAKING DOWN FROM BEHIND AND TO THE LEFT OF THE GLOVEBOX, NOT FROM RAIN. POSSIBLE AIR CONDITIONER

Oct 10, 2017 Suspension 75,780 mi

HEARD A LOUD SOUND IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 30 MPH. SOUND HEAR AGAIN WHILE TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY. LATER, WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE SWAYING. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION, WHICH REVEALED THAT THE REAR SWAY BAR LINKS ...

Oct 10, 2017 Suspension 75,780 mi

HEARD A LOUD SOUND IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 30 MPH. SOUND HEAR AGAIN WHILE TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY. LATER, WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE SWAYING. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION, WHICH REVEALED THAT THE REAR SWAY BAR LINKS ...

Sep 5, 2017 Electrical System 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GALAXY TOYOTA DEALER, LOCATED ON 750 NJ-36, EATONTOWN, NJ 07724 (732) 544-1000, WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE HAD PICK...

Sep 5, 2017 Electrical System 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GALAXY TOYOTA DEALER, LOCATED ON 750 NJ-36, EATONTOWN, NJ 07724 (732) 544-1000, WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE HAD PICK...

Aug 30, 2017 Power Train 93,000 mi

THE VEHICLE JERKS VISCIOUSLY WHEN SHIFTING. THIS OCCURS WHEN DRIVING UP A HILL AND THE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS FROM 3RD TO 2ND OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM 1ST TO 2ND WHEN TURNING A CORNER OR WHEN GOING IN REVERSE WHILE TRAVERSING UP ANY TYPE OF IN LINE. THIS IS A SPORADIC PROBLEM THAT BEGAN O...

Aug 30, 2017 Power Train 93,000 mi

THE VEHICLE JERKS VISCIOUSLY WHEN SHIFTING. THIS OCCURS WHEN DRIVING UP A HILL AND THE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS FROM 3RD TO 2ND OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM 1ST TO 2ND WHEN TURNING A CORNER OR WHEN GOING IN REVERSE WHILE TRAVERSING UP ANY TYPE OF IN LINE. THIS IS A SPORADIC PROBLEM THAT BEGAN O...

Jul 27, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 98,000 mi

THE REAR SUSPENSION ARM SEPARATED CAUSING ME TO PULL OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE RIGHT REAR TYRE WAS BENT OUT OF PLACE. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE TOLD ME IT IS PAD PART IN ALL TOYOTAS AND I SHOULD TAKE IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE PART REPLACED ASAP

Jul 27, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 98,000 mi

THE REAR SUSPENSION ARM SEPARATED CAUSING ME TO PULL OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE RIGHT REAR TYRE WAS BENT OUT OF PLACE. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE TOLD ME IT IS PAD PART IN ALL TOYOTAS AND I SHOULD TAKE IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE PART REPLACED ASAP

Jul 17, 2017 Visibility/wiper 76,159 mi

MOONROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED WHILE SITTING PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. HOLE PROTRUDED OUTWARD WHICH INDICATES BUILD UP OF PRESSURE AND HEAT CAME FROM WITHIN THE VEHICLE AND NOT OUTSIDE FROM FOREIGN OBJECT. ENGINEERS ON ABC ALSO CONCLUDE THE GLASS IS DEFECTIVE AND INFERIOR TO HANDLE THE PRESSURE. THIS ...

Jul 17, 2017 Visibility/wiper 76,159 mi

MOONROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED WHILE SITTING PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. HOLE PROTRUDED OUTWARD WHICH INDICATES BUILD UP OF PRESSURE AND HEAT CAME FROM WITHIN THE VEHICLE AND NOT OUTSIDE FROM FOREIGN OBJECT. ENGINEERS ON ABC ALSO CONCLUDE THE GLASS IS DEFECTIVE AND INFERIOR TO HANDLE THE PRESSURE. THIS ...

Jul 7, 2017 Air Bags

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR RECALL NOTICE 16V-596. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION ON RECALL PROCESS CAN BE EXPEDITED UPDATED 7/7/17*JS

Jul 7, 2017 Air Bags

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR RECALL NOTICE 16V-596. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION ON RECALL PROCESS CAN BE EXPEDITED UPDATED 7/7/17*JS

Jul 1, 2017 Unknown Or Other

BEEN WAITING MONTHS TO HAVE RECALLS FOR WIPER BLADES FIXED - TOYOTA DEALER STILL DOESN'T HAVE THE PARTS - IRA TOYOTA TEWKSBURY- STILL WAITING.

Jul 1, 2017 Unknown Or Other

BEEN WAITING MONTHS TO HAVE RECALLS FOR WIPER BLADES FIXED - TOYOTA DEALER STILL DOESN'T HAVE THE PARTS - IRA TOYOTA TEWKSBURY- STILL WAITING.

Jun 28, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. GLENDALE TOYOTA OF GLE...

Jun 28, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. GLENDALE TOYOTA OF GLE...

Jun 7, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MIRACLE TOYOTA DEALE...

Jun 7, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MIRACLE TOYOTA DEALE...

Jun 6, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DARCARS TOYOTA D...

Jun 6, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DARCARS TOYOTA D...

Jun 5, 2017 Steering 56,000 mi

AFTER A HEAVY DOWN POOR OF RAIN I WAS ON A SECONDARY ROAD WITH WATER LAYING ON THE ROAD HEADING HOME IN MY 2010 RAV4 . WHEN THE VEHICLE HYDRO PLANED OFF THE ROAD DO TO THE ANTI TRACTION BEING DISABLE THREW THE BRAIN OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE CHARCOAL CANSTERED IS BAD .THAT WHAT THE TOYOTA PLACE TO...

Jun 5, 2017 Steering 56,000 mi

AFTER A HEAVY DOWN POOR OF RAIN I WAS ON A SECONDARY ROAD WITH WATER LAYING ON THE ROAD HEADING HOME IN MY 2010 RAV4 . WHEN THE VEHICLE HYDRO PLANED OFF THE ROAD DO TO THE ANTI TRACTION BEING DISABLE THREW THE BRAIN OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE CHARCOAL CANSTERED IS BAD .THAT WHAT THE TOYOTA PLACE TO...

Jun 2, 2017 Steering 53,000 mi

STEARING LOCKED UP. EPS FAULT LIGHT ON THE DASH. TOYOTA CASE #171520470. JUNE 1 2017 I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AT THE STORE.

Jun 2, 2017 Steering 53,000 mi

STEARING LOCKED UP. EPS FAULT LIGHT ON THE DASH. TOYOTA CASE #171520470. JUNE 1 2017 I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AT THE STORE.

Apr 6, 2017 Visibility/wiper 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED WITH NO IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.

Apr 6, 2017 Visibility/wiper 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED WITH NO IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.

Mar 28, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS M...

Mar 28, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS M...

Mar 26, 2017 Air Bags 48,650 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STATE HIGHWAY SCRT 31 AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT, THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO COLLISION OR ANY OTHER FACTOR THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED THIS DEPOLOYMENT. THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE BAG CAUSED RINGING IN THE DRIVER'S EAR AND POTENTIAL EAR DRUM DAMAGE. DOCTOR'S...

Mar 26, 2017 Air Bags 48,650 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STATE HIGHWAY SCRT 31 AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT, THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO COLLISION OR ANY OTHER FACTOR THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED THIS DEPOLOYMENT. THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE BAG CAUSED RINGING IN THE DRIVER'S EAR AND POTENTIAL EAR DRUM DAMAGE. DOCTOR'S...

Mar 24, 2017 Engine 92,500 mi

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...

Mar 24, 2017 Service Brakes 92,500 mi

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...

Mar 24, 2017 Engine 92,500 mi

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...

Mar 24, 2017 Service Brakes 92,500 mi

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...

Mar 18, 2017 Suspension

2010 RAV4 WITH ONLY 28000 MILES ON IT HAS HAD TWO RECALLS FOR REAR SUSPENSION. THE SECOND ONE (G0V NHTSA 16V-596) HAS YET TO BE PERFORMED AS THE PARTS ARE ON BACKORDER. THIS IS A SERIOUS RECALL IN MY OPINION AND TOYOTA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH MORE CONCERN. I AM HAVING ISSUES WHERE THE RIDE Q...

Mar 18, 2017 Suspension

2010 RAV4 WITH ONLY 28000 MILES ON IT HAS HAD TWO RECALLS FOR REAR SUSPENSION. THE SECOND ONE (G0V NHTSA 16V-596) HAS YET TO BE PERFORMED AS THE PARTS ARE ON BACKORDER. THIS IS A SERIOUS RECALL IN MY OPINION AND TOYOTA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH MORE CONCERN. I AM HAVING ISSUES WHERE THE RIDE Q...

Feb 27, 2017 Suspension 98,000 mi

BOTH REAR STABILIZER BAR CONNECTOR LINKS SNAPPED OFF TOWARD THE BOTTOM OF EACH LINK RIGHT ABOVE THE THREADED PORTION INDICATING THAT IS A WEAK AREA. THIS WAS NOT DUE TO RUSTING, THE LINKS JUST SNAPPED OFF IN THE SAME LOCATION. I WORKED FOR ANOTHER DEALERSHIP IN THE SAME DEALER GROUP AS A SERVICE MAN...

Feb 27, 2017 Suspension 98,000 mi

BOTH REAR STABILIZER BAR CONNECTOR LINKS SNAPPED OFF TOWARD THE BOTTOM OF EACH LINK RIGHT ABOVE THE THREADED PORTION INDICATING THAT IS A WEAK AREA. THIS WAS NOT DUE TO RUSTING, THE LINKS JUST SNAPPED OFF IN THE SAME LOCATION. I WORKED FOR ANOTHER DEALERSHIP IN THE SAME DEALER GROUP AS A SERVICE MAN...

Feb 13, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FRONT TWO TIRES CONTINUED TO SPIN EVEN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTH...

Feb 13, 2017 Air Bags Crash 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FRONT TWO TIRES CONTINUED TO SPIN EVEN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTH...

Feb 13, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FRONT TWO TIRES CONTINUED TO SPIN EVEN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTH...

Feb 13, 2017 Air Bags Crash 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FRONT TWO TIRES CONTINUED TO SPIN EVEN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTH...

Feb 10, 2017 Suspension

SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 16V-596 REGARDING REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (NO.1) ASSEMBLIES. WE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THIS RECALL REPAIRED SINCE THE NOTICE WAS SENT OUT. TO DATE TOYOTA HAS BEEN UNABLE TO SUPPLY THE PART TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. I DO NOT HAVE THE EXACT DATE OF THE RECALL BUT HAS BEEN OVER T...

Feb 10, 2017 Suspension

SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 16V-596 REGARDING REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (NO.1) ASSEMBLIES. WE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THIS RECALL REPAIRED SINCE THE NOTICE WAS SENT OUT. TO DATE TOYOTA HAS BEEN UNABLE TO SUPPLY THE PART TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. I DO NOT HAVE THE EXACT DATE OF THE RECALL BUT HAS BEEN OVER T...

Feb 5, 2017 Suspension 110,000 mi

I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE IN OCTOBER. I CALLED IMMEDIATELY FOR AN APPOINTMENT AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. IN JANUARY, THEY STILL DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS AND SO I CALLED ANOTHER DEALER IN THE AREA - SAME THING, "PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER." THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT RECALL - THE 2ND ON...

Feb 5, 2017 Suspension 110,000 mi

I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE IN OCTOBER. I CALLED IMMEDIATELY FOR AN APPOINTMENT AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. IN JANUARY, THEY STILL DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS AND SO I CALLED ANOTHER DEALER IN THE AREA - SAME THING, "PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER." THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT RECALL - THE 2ND ON...

Jan 27, 2017 Service Brakes 27,900 mi

AT SOME TIME BETWEEN 2:00 PM AND 2:30 PM ON NOVEMBER 5, 2016 MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING MY 2010 RAV4 SOUTH ON COUNTY ROUTE 561 IN VOORHEES TOWNSHIP, NJ ON THE INSIDE LANE OF THIS 4 LANE HIGHWAY WHEN I LIGHTLY PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW FROM 45 MPH TO THE LOWERED SPEED LIMIT. SUDDENLY, AND WITH...

Jan 27, 2017 Service Brakes 27,900 mi

AT SOME TIME BETWEEN 2:00 PM AND 2:30 PM ON NOVEMBER 5, 2016 MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING MY 2010 RAV4 SOUTH ON COUNTY ROUTE 561 IN VOORHEES TOWNSHIP, NJ ON THE INSIDE LANE OF THIS 4 LANE HIGHWAY WHEN I LIGHTLY PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW FROM 45 MPH TO THE LOWERED SPEED LIMIT. SUDDENLY, AND WITH...

Jan 25, 2017 Suspension

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE WHEEL ALIGNMENT ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON DECEMBER 19, 2016 SHE HAD HER BALD TIRES REPLACED WITH NEW TIRES. A WHEEL ALIGNMENT DIAGNOSTIC WAS PART OF THE SERVICE. THE DIAGNOSTIC SHOWED THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT, ESPECIALLY IN...

Jan 25, 2017 Suspension

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE WHEEL ALIGNMENT ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON DECEMBER 19, 2016 SHE HAD HER BALD TIRES REPLACED WITH NEW TIRES. A WHEEL ALIGNMENT DIAGNOSTIC WAS PART OF THE SERVICE. THE DIAGNOSTIC SHOWED THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT, ESPECIALLY IN...

Jan 23, 2017 Power Train Crash 30,000 mi

WE WERE PULLING OUT OF A PARALLLEL PARKING SPOT ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET VERY SLOWLY. THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR UNINTENDEDLY ACCELERATED VERY FAST AND HIT ANOTHER PARKED CAR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STREET. IT SEEMED LIKE THE CAR TOOK CONTROL ON ITS OWN AS WE WERE PULLING OUT VERY SLOWLY.

Jan 23, 2017 Steering Crash 30,000 mi

WE WERE PULLING OUT OF A PARALLLEL PARKING SPOT ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET VERY SLOWLY. THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR UNINTENDEDLY ACCELERATED VERY FAST AND HIT ANOTHER PARKED CAR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STREET. IT SEEMED LIKE THE CAR TOOK CONTROL ON ITS OWN AS WE WERE PULLING OUT VERY SLOWLY.

Jan 23, 2017 Unknown Or Other Crash 30,000 mi

WE WERE PULLING OUT OF A PARALLLEL PARKING SPOT ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET VERY SLOWLY. THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR UNINTENDEDLY ACCELERATED VERY FAST AND HIT ANOTHER PARKED CAR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STREET. IT SEEMED LIKE THE CAR TOOK CONTROL ON ITS OWN AS WE WERE PULLING OUT VERY SLOWLY.

Jan 23, 2017 Power Train Crash 30,000 mi

WE WERE PULLING OUT OF A PARALLLEL PARKING SPOT ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET VERY SLOWLY. THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR UNINTENDEDLY ACCELERATED VERY FAST AND HIT ANOTHER PARKED CAR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STREET. IT SEEMED LIKE THE CAR TOOK CONTROL ON ITS OWN AS WE WERE PULLING OUT VERY SLOWLY.

Jan 23, 2017 Steering Crash 30,000 mi

WE WERE PULLING OUT OF A PARALLLEL PARKING SPOT ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET VERY SLOWLY. THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR UNINTENDEDLY ACCELERATED VERY FAST AND HIT ANOTHER PARKED CAR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STREET. IT SEEMED LIKE THE CAR TOOK CONTROL ON ITS OWN AS WE WERE PULLING OUT VERY SLOWLY.

Jan 23, 2017 Unknown Or Other Crash 30,000 mi

WE WERE PULLING OUT OF A PARALLLEL PARKING SPOT ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET VERY SLOWLY. THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR UNINTENDEDLY ACCELERATED VERY FAST AND HIT ANOTHER PARKED CAR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STREET. IT SEEMED LIKE THE CAR TOOK CONTROL ON ITS OWN AS WE WERE PULLING OUT VERY SLOWLY.

Jan 18, 2017 Engine 120,000 mi

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 F...

Jan 18, 2017 Engine 120,000 mi

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 F...

Jan 12, 2017 Wheels 27,358 mi

AT SOME TIME BETWEEN 2:00 PM AND 2:30 PM ON NOVEMBER 5, 2016 MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING MY 2010 RAV4 SOUTH ON COUNTY ROUTE 561 IN VOORHEES TOWNSHIP, NJ ON THE INSIDE LANE OF THIS 4 LANE HIGHWAY WHEN I LIGHTLY PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW FROM 45 MPH TO THE LOWERED SPEED LIMIT. SUDDENLY, AND WITH...

Jan 12, 2017 Wheels 27,358 mi

AT SOME TIME BETWEEN 2:00 PM AND 2:30 PM ON NOVEMBER 5, 2016 MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING MY 2010 RAV4 SOUTH ON COUNTY ROUTE 561 IN VOORHEES TOWNSHIP, NJ ON THE INSIDE LANE OF THIS 4 LANE HIGHWAY WHEN I LIGHTLY PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW FROM 45 MPH TO THE LOWERED SPEED LIMIT. SUDDENLY, AND WITH...

Jan 9, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Jan 9, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Jan 4, 2017 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SEAT BUCKLE DIES NOT LOCK THE SEAT BELT ANYMORE. I HAVE ALMOST 60000 MILES AND MY GRANDKIDS ARE THE ONLY REAR SEAT PASSENGERS OCCASIONALLY.

Jan 4, 2017 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SEAT BUCKLE DIES NOT LOCK THE SEAT BELT ANYMORE. I HAVE ALMOST 60000 MILES AND MY GRANDKIDS ARE THE ONLY REAR SEAT PASSENGERS OCCASIONALLY.

Dec 28, 2016 Air Bags Crash 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE 30 MPH, THE REAR SWERVED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A POLE AND THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY CAUSING THE CONTACT TO FRACTURE SEVERAL RIBS. TH...

Dec 28, 2016 Air Bags Crash 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE 30 MPH, THE REAR SWERVED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A POLE AND THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY CAUSING THE CONTACT TO FRACTURE SEVERAL RIBS. TH...

Dec 26, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

TOLD THAT EVAP CANISTER NEEDS REPLACED - COSTS $1,200. TOLD NOT NECESSARY TO FIX, BUT 4WD WON'T WORK WITHOUT BEING FIXED. ACCELERATION RANDOMLY INCREASES AND DECREASES.

Dec 26, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

TOLD THAT EVAP CANISTER NEEDS REPLACED - COSTS $1,200. TOLD NOT NECESSARY TO FIX, BUT 4WD WON'T WORK WITHOUT BEING FIXED. ACCELERATION RANDOMLY INCREASES AND DECREASES.

Dec 20, 2016 Air Bags Crash 75,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN MY RAV4 PULLED TO OVER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STRIKE A TREE CAUSING 7 BROKEN RIBS AND IT TOTALED MY CAR .I SAW A RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER THAT THE REAR TIRE RODS CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONTROL CAUSING A CRASH RECENTLY AND I KNO...

Dec 20, 2016 Unknown Or Other Crash 75,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN MY RAV4 PULLED TO OVER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STRIKE A TREE CAUSING 7 BROKEN RIBS AND IT TOTALED MY CAR .I SAW A RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER THAT THE REAR TIRE RODS CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONTROL CAUSING A CRASH RECENTLY AND I KNO...

Dec 20, 2016 Air Bags Crash 75,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN MY RAV4 PULLED TO OVER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STRIKE A TREE CAUSING 7 BROKEN RIBS AND IT TOTALED MY CAR .I SAW A RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER THAT THE REAR TIRE RODS CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONTROL CAUSING A CRASH RECENTLY AND I KNO...

Dec 20, 2016 Unknown Or Other Crash 75,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN MY RAV4 PULLED TO OVER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STRIKE A TREE CAUSING 7 BROKEN RIBS AND IT TOTALED MY CAR .I SAW A RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER THAT THE REAR TIRE RODS CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONTROL CAUSING A CRASH RECENTLY AND I KNO...

Dec 16, 2016 Suspension 52,000 mi

THERE IS A 3RD RECALL AS OF SEPTEMBER 2016 FOR ARM SUSPENSION ARMS TO BE REPLACED BUT 3 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPLACE THEM. PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED.

Dec 16, 2016 Suspension 52,000 mi

THERE IS A 3RD RECALL AS OF SEPTEMBER 2016 FOR ARM SUSPENSION ARMS TO BE REPLACED BUT 3 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPLACE THEM. PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED.

Dec 10, 2016 Visibility/wiper 32,580 mi

I COULDN'T FIND ANOTHER PLACE TO SEND THIS INFO. THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT. REGARDING THE WIPER, WE HAD AN INTERIM RECALL, WE WENT TO THE DEALER, THEY FIXED IT, BUT THE RECORD YOU HAVE SAYS INCOMPLETE. I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT IT HAS BEEN FIXED.IT WAS FIXED BEFORE WE EVEN HAD THE FINAL RECALL NO...

Dec 10, 2016 Visibility/wiper 32,580 mi

I COULDN'T FIND ANOTHER PLACE TO SEND THIS INFO. THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT. REGARDING THE WIPER, WE HAD AN INTERIM RECALL, WE WENT TO THE DEALER, THEY FIXED IT, BUT THE RECORD YOU HAVE SAYS INCOMPLETE. I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT IT HAS BEEN FIXED.IT WAS FIXED BEFORE WE EVEN HAD THE FINAL RECALL NO...

Dec 1, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR THE AIR BAGS. THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN ...

Dec 1, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR THE AIR BAGS. THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN ...

Nov 7, 2016 Unknown Or Other

DEALER UNABLE TO REMEDY RECALL WITHIN REASONABLE TIME. RECALLS #15V689, AND 15V-577

Nov 7, 2016 Unknown Or Other

DEALER UNABLE TO REMEDY RECALL WITHIN REASONABLE TIME. RECALLS #15V689, AND 15V-577

Nov 5, 2016 Air Bags Crash 80,123 mi

WE HIT A DEER WHILE DOING 45 TO 50 MPH ON A LOCAL 2 LANE HIGHWAY. DAMAGE WAS MAJOR AND WAS MOSTLY TO THE PASSENGER FRONT BUT WE WERE ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME (ABOUT A MILE). AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED AND DID NOT PREVENT PASSENGER FROM HITTING HEAD ON WINDOW TRIM. PASSENGER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOS...

Nov 5, 2016 Seat Belts Crash 80,123 mi

WE HIT A DEER WHILE DOING 45 TO 50 MPH ON A LOCAL 2 LANE HIGHWAY. DAMAGE WAS MAJOR AND WAS MOSTLY TO THE PASSENGER FRONT BUT WE WERE ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME (ABOUT A MILE). AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED AND DID NOT PREVENT PASSENGER FROM HITTING HEAD ON WINDOW TRIM. PASSENGER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOS...

Nov 5, 2016 Suspension 85,900 mi

I TOOK MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 TO BE ALIGNED TODAY. I WAS TOLD THAT THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT BUT COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED. THAT IS, EVEN THOUGH THE TIRE WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT, THE SERVICEMAN SAID HE COULD NOT MAKE THE ADJUSTMENT. HE SAID THERE WAS A NOTE ABOUT NOT BEING ABOUT TO ADJUST THE A...

Nov 5, 2016 Air Bags Crash 80,123 mi

WE HIT A DEER WHILE DOING 45 TO 50 MPH ON A LOCAL 2 LANE HIGHWAY. DAMAGE WAS MAJOR AND WAS MOSTLY TO THE PASSENGER FRONT BUT WE WERE ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME (ABOUT A MILE). AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED AND DID NOT PREVENT PASSENGER FROM HITTING HEAD ON WINDOW TRIM. PASSENGER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOS...

Nov 5, 2016 Seat Belts Crash 80,123 mi

WE HIT A DEER WHILE DOING 45 TO 50 MPH ON A LOCAL 2 LANE HIGHWAY. DAMAGE WAS MAJOR AND WAS MOSTLY TO THE PASSENGER FRONT BUT WE WERE ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME (ABOUT A MILE). AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED AND DID NOT PREVENT PASSENGER FROM HITTING HEAD ON WINDOW TRIM. PASSENGER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOS...

Nov 5, 2016 Suspension 85,900 mi

I TOOK MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 TO BE ALIGNED TODAY. I WAS TOLD THAT THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT BUT COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED. THAT IS, EVEN THOUGH THE TIRE WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT, THE SERVICEMAN SAID HE COULD NOT MAKE THE ADJUSTMENT. HE SAID THERE WAS A NOTE ABOUT NOT BEING ABOUT TO ADJUST THE A...

Nov 3, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 43,000 mi

MY REAR CAR SUSPENSION WAS INCASED BECAUSE IT WAS RECALLED. OVER 55 MPH WAS CAR WOULD SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I CALLED TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS PERFECT. I TOOK THE CAR TO TWO DEALERS WHO SAID AT LOW SPEED THE CAR PERFORMED WELL. THE WAS A LAW SUIT IN CALIFORNIA THAT PROVED THE CAR IS DEFECTIVE...

Nov 3, 2016 Suspension 43,000 mi

MY REAR CAR SUSPENSION WAS INCASED BECAUSE IT WAS RECALLED. OVER 55 MPH WAS CAR WOULD SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I CALLED TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS PERFECT. I TOOK THE CAR TO TWO DEALERS WHO SAID AT LOW SPEED THE CAR PERFORMED WELL. THE WAS A LAW SUIT IN CALIFORNIA THAT PROVED THE CAR IS DEFECTIVE...

Nov 3, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 43,000 mi

MY REAR CAR SUSPENSION WAS INCASED BECAUSE IT WAS RECALLED. OVER 55 MPH WAS CAR WOULD SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I CALLED TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS PERFECT. I TOOK THE CAR TO TWO DEALERS WHO SAID AT LOW SPEED THE CAR PERFORMED WELL. THE WAS A LAW SUIT IN CALIFORNIA THAT PROVED THE CAR IS DEFECTIVE...

Nov 3, 2016 Suspension 43,000 mi

MY REAR CAR SUSPENSION WAS INCASED BECAUSE IT WAS RECALLED. OVER 55 MPH WAS CAR WOULD SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I CALLED TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS PERFECT. I TOOK THE CAR TO TWO DEALERS WHO SAID AT LOW SPEED THE CAR PERFORMED WELL. THE WAS A LAW SUIT IN CALIFORNIA THAT PROVED THE CAR IS DEFECTIVE...

Nov 1, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY, WIPERS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER...

Nov 1, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY, WIPERS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER...

Oct 28, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER...

Oct 28, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V689000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISS...

Oct 28, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER...

Oct 28, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V689000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISS...

Oct 25, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Oct 25, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Oct 25, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Oct 25, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Oct 21, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000(SEAT BELTS) WAS RECEIVED IN FEBRUARY OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL ...

Oct 21, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000(SEAT BELTS) WAS RECEIVED IN FEBRUARY OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL ...

Oct 18, 2016 Steering 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN LOW SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE VENTILATION FAN COVER CAUSED THE VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE F...

Oct 18, 2016 Steering 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN LOW SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE VENTILATION FAN COVER CAUSED THE VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE F...

Oct 16, 2016 Suspension 1,200 mi

WHEN CAR IS IN REVERSE A LOUD SQUACKING OR SQEALING ALSO A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN REVERSE. IT IS ALWAYS IN REVERSE WHEN THIS ALMOST METAL ON METALS SOUND APPEARS?

Oct 16, 2016 Suspension 1,200 mi

WHEN CAR IS IN REVERSE A LOUD SQUACKING OR SQEALING ALSO A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN REVERSE. IT IS ALWAYS IN REVERSE WHEN THIS ALMOST METAL ON METALS SOUND APPEARS?

Oct 7, 2016 Suspension 5,000 mi

THIS IS IN REGARD TO RECALL #16V596 FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLIES. THE FIX THAT TOYOTA WANTS TO IMPLEMENT INVOLVES ENCASING THE ADJUSTMENT SLEEVES IN EPOXY RESULTING IN THE ARMS NO LONGER BEING ADJUSTABLE. THESE SUSPENSION ARMS ARE ADJUSTABLE SO THAT THE REAR TOE-IN CAN BE ADJUSTED WHEN A...

Oct 7, 2016 Suspension 5,000 mi

THIS IS IN REGARD TO RECALL #16V596 FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLIES. THE FIX THAT TOYOTA WANTS TO IMPLEMENT INVOLVES ENCASING THE ADJUSTMENT SLEEVES IN EPOXY RESULTING IN THE ARMS NO LONGER BEING ADJUSTABLE. THESE SUSPENSION ARMS ARE ADJUSTABLE SO THAT THE REAR TOE-IN CAN BE ADJUSTED WHEN A...

Oct 3, 2016 Unknown Or Other 49,250 mi

I WAS COASTING UP TO A RED LIGHT AT AN INTERSECTION. I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES I HEARD THE ENGINE ROAR AND I WAS PROPELLED INTO THE INTERSECTION. I CONTINUED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THE CAR WAS NOT STOPPING. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE C...

Oct 3, 2016 Unknown Or Other 49,250 mi

I WAS COASTING UP TO A RED LIGHT AT AN INTERSECTION. I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES I HEARD THE ENGINE ROAR AND I WAS PROPELLED INTO THE INTERSECTION. I CONTINUED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THE CAR WAS NOT STOPPING. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE C...

Oct 2, 2016 Structure

THE PART BETWEEN THE ROOF AND FRONT WIND SHIELD IS CORRODED SO BAD. EVERYBODY ASKED WHAT HAPPENED. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP IN SAVANNAH, GA., CHARLESTON AND LUGOFF, SC., NEITHER ONE OF THE DEALERSHIPS CARED. THEY PASSED IT OFF AS NOTHING. HOWEVER, IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE PAINT. THE PAINT...

Oct 2, 2016 Structure

THE PART BETWEEN THE ROOF AND FRONT WIND SHIELD IS CORRODED SO BAD. EVERYBODY ASKED WHAT HAPPENED. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP IN SAVANNAH, GA., CHARLESTON AND LUGOFF, SC., NEITHER ONE OF THE DEALERSHIPS CARED. THEY PASSED IT OFF AS NOTHING. HOWEVER, IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE PAINT. THE PAINT...

Sep 20, 2016 Air Bags 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED "AIR BAG NOT ON". THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Sep 20, 2016 Air Bags 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED "AIR BAG NOT ON". THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Sep 13, 2016 Suspension 68,000 mi

WHEN I TOOK MY TOYOTA RAV4 IN FOR A TIRE ALIGNMENT, I WAS TOLD BY THE TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER THAT MY REAR TIRES COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED DUE TO A RECENT RECALL WHICH EPOXIED THEM IN PLACE. THE SERVICE CENTER ALSO EXPLAINED THAT MY REAR TIRES WERE OUT OF ALIGNMENT WHICH WAS CAUSING THEM TO WEAR UNEVENLY...

Sep 13, 2016 Suspension 68,000 mi

WHEN I TOOK MY TOYOTA RAV4 IN FOR A TIRE ALIGNMENT, I WAS TOLD BY THE TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER THAT MY REAR TIRES COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED DUE TO A RECENT RECALL WHICH EPOXIED THEM IN PLACE. THE SERVICE CENTER ALSO EXPLAINED THAT MY REAR TIRES WERE OUT OF ALIGNMENT WHICH WAS CAUSING THEM TO WEAR UNEVENLY...

Sep 2, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Sep 2, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Sep 1, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAIL...

Sep 1, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAIL...

Aug 18, 2016 Air Bags Crash 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE AT STOP SIGN, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. A THIRD VEHICLE STRUCK THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT UNHOOKED INDEPENDENTLY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MOUTH I...

Aug 18, 2016 Seat Belts Crash 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE AT STOP SIGN, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. A THIRD VEHICLE STRUCK THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT UNHOOKED INDEPENDENTLY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MOUTH I...

Aug 18, 2016 Air Bags Crash 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE AT STOP SIGN, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. A THIRD VEHICLE STRUCK THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT UNHOOKED INDEPENDENTLY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MOUTH I...

Aug 18, 2016 Seat Belts Crash 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE AT STOP SIGN, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. A THIRD VEHICLE STRUCK THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT UNHOOKED INDEPENDENTLY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MOUTH I...

Aug 17, 2016 Power Train 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS FAILED TO SHIFT PROPERLY AND WERE SLOW TO CHANGE OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILUR...

Aug 17, 2016 Power Train 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS FAILED TO SHIFT PROPERLY AND WERE SLOW TO CHANGE OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILUR...

Aug 15, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME...

Aug 15, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME...

Aug 12, 2016 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

I DRIVE YOUNG CHILDREN IN MY CAR AND CANNOT RISK THEM BEING INJURED. THE SEAT BELTS SEEM TO MOVE OR ADJUST AT TIMES. SOMETIMES WHEN YOU THINK THEY ARE ONNECTED THEY UNCONNECT. ALL WHILE IN MOTION

Aug 12, 2016 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

I DRIVE YOUNG CHILDREN IN MY CAR AND CANNOT RISK THEM BEING INJURED. THE SEAT BELTS SEEM TO MOVE OR ADJUST AT TIMES. SOMETIMES WHEN YOU THINK THEY ARE ONNECTED THEY UNCONNECT. ALL WHILE IN MOTION

Aug 4, 2016 Suspension 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.

Aug 4, 2016 Suspension 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.

Aug 3, 2016 Service Brakes 97,000 mi

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 A...

Aug 3, 2016 Engine 97,000 mi

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 A...

Aug 3, 2016 Service Brakes 97,000 mi

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 A...

Aug 3, 2016 Engine 97,000 mi

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 A...

Jul 27, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT...

Jul 27, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT...

Jul 26, 2016 Wheels 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR RIMS OF THE VEHICLE WERE RUSTED AND CAUSED THE TIRE PRESSURE TO BECOME LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RIMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Jul 26, 2016 Wheels 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR RIMS OF THE VEHICLE WERE RUSTED AND CAUSED THE TIRE PRESSURE TO BECOME LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RIMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Jul 18, 2016 Visibility/wiper

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO AND THE PART IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE NHTSA RECALL IS : 15V-577. THIS LENGTH OF TIME IS UNACCEPTABLE.

Jul 18, 2016 Visibility/wiper

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO AND THE PART IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE NHTSA RECALL IS : 15V-577. THIS LENGTH OF TIME IS UNACCEPTABLE.

Jul 13, 2016 Unknown Or Other 45,300 mi

WHILE IN BUMPER/BUMPER TRAFFIC - FOOT ON BRAKE - CAR RAPIDLY ACCELERATED TO OVER 3K RPM'S. ALMOST HIT CAR IN FRONT. HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITION TO STOP. THEN RESTARTED CAR WITHOUT INCIDENT.

Jul 13, 2016 Unknown Or Other 45,300 mi

WHILE IN BUMPER/BUMPER TRAFFIC - FOOT ON BRAKE - CAR RAPIDLY ACCELERATED TO OVER 3K RPM'S. ALMOST HIT CAR IN FRONT. HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITION TO STOP. THEN RESTARTED CAR WITHOUT INCIDENT.

Jul 11, 2016 Seat Belts 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE VHEICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT SENSOR JAMMED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.

Jul 11, 2016 Seat Belts 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE VHEICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT SENSOR JAMMED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.

Jul 7, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 15V689000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FO...

Jul 7, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 15V689000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FO...

Jul 7, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 15V689000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FO...

Jul 7, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 15V689000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FO...

Jun 25, 2016 Unknown Or Other 95,000 mi

YOUR WEB SITE SHOWS ONLY ONE OPEN RECALL CONCERNING THE REAR SEAT BELTS. THERE ARE AT LEAST TWO/THREE OTHER RECALLS THAT I RECEIVED LETTERS FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THERE ARE NO PARTS TO EFFECT REPAIR, SHOULD THEY NOT BE LISTED AS OPEN IN YOUR WEB SITE? DO YOU THINK THAT TOYOTA ...

Jun 25, 2016 Unknown Or Other 95,000 mi

YOUR WEB SITE SHOWS ONLY ONE OPEN RECALL CONCERNING THE REAR SEAT BELTS. THERE ARE AT LEAST TWO/THREE OTHER RECALLS THAT I RECEIVED LETTERS FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THERE ARE NO PARTS TO EFFECT REPAIR, SHOULD THEY NOT BE LISTED AS OPEN IN YOUR WEB SITE? DO YOU THINK THAT TOYOTA ...

Jun 9, 2016 Structure 70,000 mi

PAINT ON ROOF IS CHIPPING OFF. I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM ON BOTH THIS AND OTHER WEBSITES, ESPECIALLY RELATED TO WHITE VEHICLES. IS ANYTHING GOING TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS?

Jun 9, 2016 Structure 70,000 mi

PAINT ON ROOF IS CHIPPING OFF. I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM ON BOTH THIS AND OTHER WEBSITES, ESPECIALLY RELATED TO WHITE VEHICLES. IS ANYTHING GOING TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS?

Jun 6, 2016 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE ENGINE CAN BE SHUT OFF WITHOUT TRANSMISSION INTO "PARK" CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY WHEN ON A SLOPE/INCLINE CAUSING POTENTIAL SERIEOUS BODELY/PROPERTY DAMAGE. SUCH UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT DISREGARDS BASIC SAFETY PRINCIPLES: 1ST: ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HAZARD; 2ND: GUARD AGAINST HAZARD...

Jun 6, 2016 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE ENGINE CAN BE SHUT OFF WITHOUT TRANSMISSION INTO "PARK" CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY WHEN ON A SLOPE/INCLINE CAUSING POTENTIAL SERIEOUS BODELY/PROPERTY DAMAGE. SUCH UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT DISREGARDS BASIC SAFETY PRINCIPLES: 1ST: ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HAZARD; 2ND: GUARD AGAINST HAZARD...

May 27, 2016 Seat Belts

TAKATA RECALL--- WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO TAKE CARE OF THE SEAT BELT PROBLEM??? I HAVE A ONE YEAR AND 3 YEAR GRANDCHILDREN THAT RIDE IN MY 2010 RAV4 ALSO MY 69 YEAR OLD MOTHER WITH MANY HEALTH PROBLEMS.... WHY NOT JUST GIVE ME A CAR WITH OUT ANY PROBLEMS MINE HAS HAD SO MANY RECALLS I AM EMBARRASSED ...

May 27, 2016 Seat Belts

TAKATA RECALL--- WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO TAKE CARE OF THE SEAT BELT PROBLEM??? I HAVE A ONE YEAR AND 3 YEAR GRANDCHILDREN THAT RIDE IN MY 2010 RAV4 ALSO MY 69 YEAR OLD MOTHER WITH MANY HEALTH PROBLEMS.... WHY NOT JUST GIVE ME A CAR WITH OUT ANY PROBLEMS MINE HAS HAD SO MANY RECALLS I AM EMBARRASSED ...

May 25, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER) AND 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FO...

May 25, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER) AND 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FO...

May 25, 2016 Power Train 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF WITH THE GEAR SHIFTER IN EITHER THE DRIVE OR NEUTRAL POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ...

May 25, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER) AND 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FO...

May 25, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER) AND 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FO...

May 25, 2016 Power Train 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF WITH THE GEAR SHIFTER IN EITHER THE DRIVE OR NEUTRAL POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ...

May 17, 2016 Equipment 20,000 mi

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...

May 17, 2016 Engine 20,000 mi

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...

May 17, 2016 Equipment 20,000 mi

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...

May 17, 2016 Engine 20,000 mi

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...

May 2, 2016 Structure 48,000 mi

THE PAINT ON THE ROOF IS COMING OFF. I RESEARCHED IT ONLINE, AND OTHER WHITE RAV4 OWNERS HAVE THE EXACT ISSUE. I JUST COMMUNICATED WITH A LOCAL TOYATA DEALER AND TOYOTA SAYS IT WOULD COVER 80% OF THE REPAIR COST (PART ONLY, NOT TAX). I DON'T THINK THIS IS RIGHT. IF THIS IS THE PAINT DEFECT, WHY WOUL...

May 2, 2016 Structure 48,000 mi

THE PAINT ON THE ROOF IS COMING OFF. I RESEARCHED IT ONLINE, AND OTHER WHITE RAV4 OWNERS HAVE THE EXACT ISSUE. I JUST COMMUNICATED WITH A LOCAL TOYATA DEALER AND TOYOTA SAYS IT WOULD COVER 80% OF THE REPAIR COST (PART ONLY, NOT TAX). I DON'T THINK THIS IS RIGHT. IF THIS IS THE PAINT DEFECT, WHY WOUL...

Apr 28, 2016 Seat Belts

LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN FRELINGHUYSEN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE PROBLEMS WITH HER TOYOTA RECALL. *SMD 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NO FIX FOR THE RECALL. *JB

Apr 28, 2016 Seat Belts

LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN FRELINGHUYSEN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE PROBLEMS WITH HER TOYOTA RECALL. *SMD 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NO FIX FOR THE RECALL. *JB

Apr 25, 2016 Suspension 55,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING SOUND. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AXLE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Apr 25, 2016 Suspension 55,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING SOUND. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AXLE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Apr 22, 2016 Seats 30,815 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT CUSHION HEATER GENERATED EXCESSIVE HEAT. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK AND HEATING ELEMENT WERE BOTH REPLACED PREVIOUSLY DUE TO THE HEATING ELEMENT...

Apr 22, 2016 Seats 30,815 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT CUSHION HEATER GENERATED EXCESSIVE HEAT. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK AND HEATING ELEMENT WERE BOTH REPLACED PREVIOUSLY DUE TO THE HEATING ELEMENT...

Apr 11, 2016 Suspension 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A DEALER FOR SERVICE ON EXTREME WEAR FOR THE TIRES, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE ALIGNED. HOWEVER, THE ALIGNMENT COULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THE REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION...

Apr 11, 2016 Suspension 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A DEALER FOR SERVICE ON EXTREME WEAR FOR THE TIRES, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE ALIGNED. HOWEVER, THE ALIGNMENT COULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THE REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION...

Apr 5, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE ...

Apr 5, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE ...

Apr 3, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 44,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR 8/31/2010. THE CAR ALWAYS JUMPED FOR NO REASON. HENDERICKSON TOYOTA SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. I SAW 2010 RAV4 WAS INVOLVED IN A LAWSUIT THAT TOYOTA CORPORATION LOST IN 2013. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. THE CAR WAS RPAIRED FOR A FLOOR MAT PROBLEM, BUT NOT THE MOTOR JUMP. I SOLD THE CAR BECAU...

Apr 3, 2016 Wheels 44,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR 8/31/2010. THE CAR ALWAYS JUMPED FOR NO REASON. HENDERICKSON TOYOTA SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. I SAW 2010 RAV4 WAS INVOLVED IN A LAWSUIT THAT TOYOTA CORPORATION LOST IN 2013. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. THE CAR WAS RPAIRED FOR A FLOOR MAT PROBLEM, BUT NOT THE MOTOR JUMP. I SOLD THE CAR BECAU...

Apr 3, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 44,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR 8/31/2010. THE CAR ALWAYS JUMPED FOR NO REASON. HENDERICKSON TOYOTA SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. I SAW 2010 RAV4 WAS INVOLVED IN A LAWSUIT THAT TOYOTA CORPORATION LOST IN 2013. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. THE CAR WAS RPAIRED FOR A FLOOR MAT PROBLEM, BUT NOT THE MOTOR JUMP. I SOLD THE CAR BECAU...

Apr 3, 2016 Wheels 44,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR 8/31/2010. THE CAR ALWAYS JUMPED FOR NO REASON. HENDERICKSON TOYOTA SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. I SAW 2010 RAV4 WAS INVOLVED IN A LAWSUIT THAT TOYOTA CORPORATION LOST IN 2013. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. THE CAR WAS RPAIRED FOR A FLOOR MAT PROBLEM, BUT NOT THE MOTOR JUMP. I SOLD THE CAR BECAU...

Mar 30, 2016 Visibility 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONT...

Mar 30, 2016 Visibility/wiper 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONT...

Mar 30, 2016 Seat Belts 30,000 mi

RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED 6 MONTHS AGO. CONTACT TOYOTA DEALER THEN AND EVERY MONTH SINCE RECEIVING NOTICE. DEALER ADVISES STILL NO RESOLUTION FROM TOYOTA. FIX SUGGESTED SOUNDS SIMPLE WITH PLASTIC COVERS ON BELTS. PLEASE ESCALATE PRIOIRTY TO TOYOTA!!!

Mar 30, 2016 Visibility 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONT...

Mar 30, 2016 Visibility/wiper 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONT...

Mar 30, 2016 Seat Belts 30,000 mi

RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED 6 MONTHS AGO. CONTACT TOYOTA DEALER THEN AND EVERY MONTH SINCE RECEIVING NOTICE. DEALER ADVISES STILL NO RESOLUTION FROM TOYOTA. FIX SUGGESTED SOUNDS SIMPLE WITH PLASTIC COVERS ON BELTS. PLEASE ESCALATE PRIOIRTY TO TOYOTA!!!

Mar 24, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS), 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER), AND 15V689000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE A...

Mar 24, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS), 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER), AND 15V689000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE A...

Mar 24, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS), 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER), AND 15V689000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE A...

Mar 24, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS), 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER), AND 15V689000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE A...

Mar 22, 2016 Electrical System 124,128 mi

LEFT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AFTER HAVING SERVICE . IT WAS RAINING OUTSIDE I HAD JUST JUMPED ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE 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 ...

Mar 22, 2016 Engine 124,128 mi

LEFT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AFTER HAVING SERVICE . IT WAS RAINING OUTSIDE I HAD JUST JUMPED ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE 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 ...

Mar 22, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 124,128 mi

LEFT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AFTER HAVING SERVICE . IT WAS RAINING OUTSIDE I HAD JUST JUMPED ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE 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 ...

Mar 22, 2016 Electrical System 124,128 mi

LEFT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AFTER HAVING SERVICE . IT WAS RAINING OUTSIDE I HAD JUST JUMPED ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE 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 ...

Mar 22, 2016 Engine 124,128 mi

LEFT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AFTER HAVING SERVICE . IT WAS RAINING OUTSIDE I HAD JUST JUMPED ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE 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 ...

Mar 22, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 124,128 mi

LEFT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AFTER HAVING SERVICE . IT WAS RAINING OUTSIDE I HAD JUST JUMPED ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE 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 ...

Mar 10, 2016 Suspension 50,000 mi

AFTER A RECALL REPAIR ON THE REAR ADJUSTMENT ARMS THE ADJUSTMENT OF WHEEL ALIGNMENT IS PREVENTED BY EPOXY RESIN APPLIED TO PREVENT RUST. IF THE WHEELS ARE NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED AT TIME OF REPAIR OR EVEN IF THE ALIGNMENT SOMEHOW CHANGES THERE IS NO WAY TO READJUST THE ALIGNMENT.I EXPERIENCED THIS AND...

Mar 10, 2016 Suspension 50,000 mi

AFTER A RECALL REPAIR ON THE REAR ADJUSTMENT ARMS THE ADJUSTMENT OF WHEEL ALIGNMENT IS PREVENTED BY EPOXY RESIN APPLIED TO PREVENT RUST. IF THE WHEELS ARE NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED AT TIME OF REPAIR OR EVEN IF THE ALIGNMENT SOMEHOW CHANGES THERE IS NO WAY TO READJUST THE ALIGNMENT.I EXPERIENCED THIS AND...

Mar 1, 2016 Engine 86,000 mi

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 LIGHT...

Mar 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 86,000 mi

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 LIGHT...

Mar 1, 2016 Engine 86,000 mi

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 LIGHT...

Mar 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 86,000 mi

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 LIGHT...

Feb 18, 2016 Air Bags 56,000 mi

WIND SHIELD WIPERS DONT WORK, AND MY PASSENGERS SEATBELT LIGHT TURNS ON AND OFF WHEN NO ONE IS SEATING IN ' THE SEAT.THE CAR HAS "TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC THEY CHANGED THE OIL.

Feb 18, 2016 Visibility/wiper 56,000 mi

WIND SHIELD WIPERS DONT WORK, AND MY PASSENGERS SEATBELT LIGHT TURNS ON AND OFF WHEN NO ONE IS SEATING IN ' THE SEAT.THE CAR HAS "TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC THEY CHANGED THE OIL.

Feb 18, 2016 Air Bags 56,000 mi

WIND SHIELD WIPERS DONT WORK, AND MY PASSENGERS SEATBELT LIGHT TURNS ON AND OFF WHEN NO ONE IS SEATING IN ' THE SEAT.THE CAR HAS "TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC THEY CHANGED THE OIL.

Feb 18, 2016 Visibility/wiper 56,000 mi

WIND SHIELD WIPERS DONT WORK, AND MY PASSENGERS SEATBELT LIGHT TURNS ON AND OFF WHEN NO ONE IS SEATING IN ' THE SEAT.THE CAR HAS "TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC THEY CHANGED THE OIL.

Feb 8, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 61,000 mi

DEALER SAYS THAT CHARCOAL CANNISTER, WHICH IS PART OF EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM, HAS FAILED BY ALLOWING WATER TO RUIN CHARCOAL. WANTS $1500 TO REPAIR. SAYS TSB FOR THIS DOESN'T COVER MY VEHICLE DUE TO MILEAGE (WOULD BE COVERED IN CA). FUEL FUMES CAN ACCUMULATE IF THIS IS NOT REPAIRED.

Feb 8, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 64,700 mi

A FEW DAYS AGO, I TURNED ON MY VEHICLE AND SAW THREE LIGHTS, CHECK ENGINE, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, AND 4WD. I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO THE TOYOTA DEALER, WHICH DIAGNOSED MY PROBLEM AS WATER IN THE CHARCOAL CANISTER THAT IS PART OF THE EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM. PROBLEM IS THAT FUEL VAPORS CAN NOW ...

Feb 8, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 61,000 mi

DEALER SAYS THAT CHARCOAL CANNISTER, WHICH IS PART OF EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM, HAS FAILED BY ALLOWING WATER TO RUIN CHARCOAL. WANTS $1500 TO REPAIR. SAYS TSB FOR THIS DOESN'T COVER MY VEHICLE DUE TO MILEAGE (WOULD BE COVERED IN CA). FUEL FUMES CAN ACCUMULATE IF THIS IS NOT REPAIRED.

Feb 8, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 64,700 mi

A FEW DAYS AGO, I TURNED ON MY VEHICLE AND SAW THREE LIGHTS, CHECK ENGINE, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, AND 4WD. I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO THE TOYOTA DEALER, WHICH DIAGNOSED MY PROBLEM AS WATER IN THE CHARCOAL CANISTER THAT IS PART OF THE EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM. PROBLEM IS THAT FUEL VAPORS CAN NOW ...

Dec 15, 2015 Visibility/wiper 78,000 mi

MY DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR HANGS DOWN ABOUT 1.5 INCH FROM THE CEILING ALL THE TIME. IT DOES NOT STAY UP CLOSE TO THE TOP AT ALL AND IT BLOCKS MY VIEW. IT IS HARD TO SEE THE TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH IT HANGING DOWN SO I HAVE TO HOLD IT UP WITH ONE HAND WHILE DRIVING. I HIT MY HEAD ON IT A COUPLE OF TIMES WHI...

Dec 15, 2015 Visibility/wiper 78,000 mi

MY DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR HANGS DOWN ABOUT 1.5 INCH FROM THE CEILING ALL THE TIME. IT DOES NOT STAY UP CLOSE TO THE TOP AT ALL AND IT BLOCKS MY VIEW. IT IS HARD TO SEE THE TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH IT HANGING DOWN SO I HAVE TO HOLD IT UP WITH ONE HAND WHILE DRIVING. I HIT MY HEAD ON IT A COUPLE OF TIMES WHI...

Nov 17, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 47,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE TRAFFIC WAS STOP AND GO. I WAS GOING 10MPH WHEN THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED. I APPLIED MY BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I PUSHED THE BRAKES TO THE FLOOR WITH BOTH FEET AND STILL NOTHING. I HIT THE BACK OF THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME. NO DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK JUST M...

Nov 17, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 47,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE TRAFFIC WAS STOP AND GO. I WAS GOING 10MPH WHEN THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED. I APPLIED MY BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I PUSHED THE BRAKES TO THE FLOOR WITH BOTH FEET AND STILL NOTHING. I HIT THE BACK OF THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME. NO DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK JUST M...

Oct 14, 2015 Unknown Or Other 64,000 mi

TOYOTA RAV4'S PAINT IS PEELING ON THE ROOF IN THE AREA LOCATED BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD AND THE MOON ROOF. THE PAINT COLOR IS BLIZZARD PEARL WHITE. I HAVE PERSONALLY OBSERVED THE SAME ISSUE ON OTHER RAV4S HAVING NOTICEABLE MISSING PAINT PATCHES IN THE SAME AREA OF THE ROOF. THE PAINT ALSO C...

Oct 14, 2015 Unknown Or Other 64,000 mi

TOYOTA RAV4'S PAINT IS PEELING ON THE ROOF IN THE AREA LOCATED BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD AND THE MOON ROOF. THE PAINT COLOR IS BLIZZARD PEARL WHITE. I HAVE PERSONALLY OBSERVED THE SAME ISSUE ON OTHER RAV4S HAVING NOTICEABLE MISSING PAINT PATCHES IN THE SAME AREA OF THE ROOF. THE PAINT ALSO C...

Sep 30, 2015 Air Bags Crash 110,522 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THERE WERE BLOCKS OF ICE ON THE ROAD THAT CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. TH...

Sep 30, 2015 Air Bags Crash 110,522 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THERE WERE BLOCKS OF ICE ON THE ROAD THAT CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. TH...

Sep 23, 2015 Suspension 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INNER AND OUTER STABILIZER BARS WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Sep 23, 2015 Suspension 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INNER AND OUTER STABILIZER BARS WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Sep 16, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWERVED INTO AN ADJACENT LANE WITHOUT WARNING. TWO YEARS AGO, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO A RECALL FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF ...

Sep 16, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWERVED INTO AN ADJACENT LANE WITHOUT WARNING. TWO YEARS AGO, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO A RECALL FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF ...

Sep 7, 2015 Wheels 9,225 mi

I WENT TO ROTATE THE TIRES FOR THE FIRST TIME ON MY 2010 RAV4 2.5 V6. I HAD NEVER HAD THE TIRES OFF BEFORE. THE ONLY TIME THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN OFF WAS WHEN I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS TO HAVE THE FRONT 2 WHEELS RE-BALANCED BECAUSE OF A SLIGHT SHAKING IN ...

Sep 7, 2015 Wheels 9,225 mi

I WENT TO ROTATE THE TIRES FOR THE FIRST TIME ON MY 2010 RAV4 2.5 V6. I HAD NEVER HAD THE TIRES OFF BEFORE. THE ONLY TIME THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN OFF WAS WHEN I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS TO HAVE THE FRONT 2 WHEELS RE-BALANCED BECAUSE OF A SLIGHT SHAKING IN ...

Aug 20, 2015 Power Train 32,975 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEH...

Aug 20, 2015 Power Train 32,975 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEH...

Aug 11, 2015 Structure Crash 55,000 mi

WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS STOPPED I WAS REAR ENDED AT ABOUT 15 MPH. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BUT ALL BAG LIGHTS ILLUMINATED.

Aug 11, 2015 Air Bags Crash 55,000 mi

WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS STOPPED I WAS REAR ENDED AT ABOUT 15 MPH. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BUT ALL BAG LIGHTS ILLUMINATED.

Aug 11, 2015 Unknown Or Other Crash 55,000 mi

WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS STOPPED I WAS REAR ENDED AT ABOUT 15 MPH. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BUT ALL BAG LIGHTS ILLUMINATED.

Aug 11, 2015 Structure Crash 55,000 mi

WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS STOPPED I WAS REAR ENDED AT ABOUT 15 MPH. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BUT ALL BAG LIGHTS ILLUMINATED.

Aug 11, 2015 Air Bags Crash 55,000 mi

WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS STOPPED I WAS REAR ENDED AT ABOUT 15 MPH. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BUT ALL BAG LIGHTS ILLUMINATED.

Aug 11, 2015 Unknown Or Other Crash 55,000 mi

WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS STOPPED I WAS REAR ENDED AT ABOUT 15 MPH. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BUT ALL BAG LIGHTS ILLUMINATED.

Aug 9, 2015 Suspension 37,101 mi

AFTER NOTICED AND R&R ON MY TACOMA, I DID A UNDERCARRIAGE INSPECTION TO MY WIFES 2010 RAV4,NOTICED FRONT STRUT BOOTS CRACKED AND TORN, BOUNCY,WET WITH OIL AT STRUTS, CHECKED REAR SHOCKS, WET WITH OIL AT SEALS BOUNCY, DOESN'T HANDLE VERY FIRM AS DID WHEN BOUGHT 2-3 YEARS AGO. FLORIDA, ,NO ROAD SALTS,...

Aug 9, 2015 Suspension 37,101 mi

AFTER NOTICED AND R&R ON MY TACOMA, I DID A UNDERCARRIAGE INSPECTION TO MY WIFES 2010 RAV4,NOTICED FRONT STRUT BOOTS CRACKED AND TORN, BOUNCY,WET WITH OIL AT STRUTS, CHECKED REAR SHOCKS, WET WITH OIL AT SEALS BOUNCY, DOESN'T HANDLE VERY FIRM AS DID WHEN BOUGHT 2-3 YEARS AGO. FLORIDA, ,NO ROAD SALTS,...

Aug 5, 2015 Unknown Or Other 49,200 mi

A/C STOPPED WORKING AND THE DEALER SAID THE COMPRESSOR NEED TO BE REPLACED. FOR A LESS THAN 5 YEAR CAR TO HAVE A FAILED COMPRESSOR IS STRANGE. WHEN WE ARE TALKING, THEY MENTIONED THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR TOYOTA WITH THIS MODEL. WHEN I ASKED ABOUT POSSIBLE OF RECALL, THEY SAID THEY DON'T THINK THE...

Aug 5, 2015 Unknown Or Other 49,200 mi

A/C STOPPED WORKING AND THE DEALER SAID THE COMPRESSOR NEED TO BE REPLACED. FOR A LESS THAN 5 YEAR CAR TO HAVE A FAILED COMPRESSOR IS STRANGE. WHEN WE ARE TALKING, THEY MENTIONED THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR TOYOTA WITH THIS MODEL. WHEN I ASKED ABOUT POSSIBLE OF RECALL, THEY SAID THEY DON'T THINK THE...

Jul 27, 2015 Unknown Or Other 74,108 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE BELTLINE AT 7:45AM. IT WAS ABOUT 74 DEGREES OUTSIDE, AND I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 62MPH. SUDDENLY I HEARD A LOUD POP THAT STARTLED ME, CAUSING ME TO PULL THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND THE CAR TO VEER TOWARD THE DITCH. I WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CONTINUE ON...

Jul 27, 2015 Unknown Or Other 74,108 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE BELTLINE AT 7:45AM. IT WAS ABOUT 74 DEGREES OUTSIDE, AND I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 62MPH. SUDDENLY I HEARD A LOUD POP THAT STARTLED ME, CAUSING ME TO PULL THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND THE CAR TO VEER TOWARD THE DITCH. I WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CONTINUE ON...

Jul 22, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A BROKEN EVAP CANISTER. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, DUE TO THE BROKEN EVAP CANISTER, THE GAS TANK, MAY ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Jul 22, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A BROKEN EVAP CANISTER. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, DUE TO THE BROKEN EVAP CANISTER, THE GAS TANK, MAY ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Jul 5, 2015 Wheels 89,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE OR "WOBBLE" . UPON INSPECTION WAS FOUND TO BE TIRE WHICH WAS UNEVEN IN WEAR. REPLACED TIRE AND AFTER A SHORT TIME WAS FOUND NOT TO BE THE PROBLEM. UPON INSPECTION WAS FOUND SEALS ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING . CLOSER INSPECTION FOUND REAR SUSPENSION, TIE ROD LOOS...

Jul 5, 2015 Power Train 89,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE OR "WOBBLE" . UPON INSPECTION WAS FOUND TO BE TIRE WHICH WAS UNEVEN IN WEAR. REPLACED TIRE AND AFTER A SHORT TIME WAS FOUND NOT TO BE THE PROBLEM. UPON INSPECTION WAS FOUND SEALS ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING . CLOSER INSPECTION FOUND REAR SUSPENSION, TIE ROD LOOS...

Jul 5, 2015 Suspension 89,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE OR "WOBBLE" . UPON INSPECTION WAS FOUND TO BE TIRE WHICH WAS UNEVEN IN WEAR. REPLACED TIRE AND AFTER A SHORT TIME WAS FOUND NOT TO BE THE PROBLEM. UPON INSPECTION WAS FOUND SEALS ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING . CLOSER INSPECTION FOUND REAR SUSPENSION, TIE ROD LOOS...

Jul 5, 2015 Wheels 89,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE OR "WOBBLE" . UPON INSPECTION WAS FOUND TO BE TIRE WHICH WAS UNEVEN IN WEAR. REPLACED TIRE AND AFTER A SHORT TIME WAS FOUND NOT TO BE THE PROBLEM. UPON INSPECTION WAS FOUND SEALS ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING . CLOSER INSPECTION FOUND REAR SUSPENSION, TIE ROD LOOS...

Jul 5, 2015 Power Train 89,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE OR "WOBBLE" . UPON INSPECTION WAS FOUND TO BE TIRE WHICH WAS UNEVEN IN WEAR. REPLACED TIRE AND AFTER A SHORT TIME WAS FOUND NOT TO BE THE PROBLEM. UPON INSPECTION WAS FOUND SEALS ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING . CLOSER INSPECTION FOUND REAR SUSPENSION, TIE ROD LOOS...

Jul 5, 2015 Suspension 89,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE OR "WOBBLE" . UPON INSPECTION WAS FOUND TO BE TIRE WHICH WAS UNEVEN IN WEAR. REPLACED TIRE AND AFTER A SHORT TIME WAS FOUND NOT TO BE THE PROBLEM. UPON INSPECTION WAS FOUND SEALS ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING . CLOSER INSPECTION FOUND REAR SUSPENSION, TIE ROD LOOS...

Jun 27, 2015 Electrical System 12,000 mi

RADIO DISPLAY SHOWS ODD SYMBOLS AND OFTEN SHUTS DOWN. NO AUDIO PROBLEMS.

Jun 27, 2015 Unknown Or Other 12,000 mi

RADIO DISPLAY SHOWS ODD SYMBOLS AND OFTEN SHUTS DOWN. NO AUDIO PROBLEMS.

Jun 27, 2015 Electrical System 12,000 mi

RADIO DISPLAY SHOWS ODD SYMBOLS AND OFTEN SHUTS DOWN. NO AUDIO PROBLEMS.

Jun 27, 2015 Unknown Or Other 12,000 mi

RADIO DISPLAY SHOWS ODD SYMBOLS AND OFTEN SHUTS DOWN. NO AUDIO PROBLEMS.

Jun 1, 2015 Suspension 79,550 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER AN UNEVEN PAVEMENT AND SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. AFTER REDUCING THE SPEED, THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAI...

Jun 1, 2015 Suspension 79,550 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER AN UNEVEN PAVEMENT AND SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. AFTER REDUCING THE SPEED, THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAI...

May 29, 2015 Electrical System 34,000 mi

USUALLY AFTER A RAIN STORM OR IF I GO THROUGH A DEEP PUDDLE THE IDIOT LIGHTS FOR "CHECK ENGINE, SLIP INDICATOR AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE" LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON FOR ABOUT 30 MILES. WEDNESDAY THEY CAME ON AND STAYED ON EVEN THOUGH IT HASN'T RAINED IN WEEKS. I'VE TALKED WITH SEVERAL DEALERS AND THEY TEL...

May 29, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 34,000 mi

USUALLY AFTER A RAIN STORM OR IF I GO THROUGH A DEEP PUDDLE THE IDIOT LIGHTS FOR "CHECK ENGINE, SLIP INDICATOR AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE" LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON FOR ABOUT 30 MILES. WEDNESDAY THEY CAME ON AND STAYED ON EVEN THOUGH IT HASN'T RAINED IN WEEKS. I'VE TALKED WITH SEVERAL DEALERS AND THEY TEL...

May 29, 2015 Unknown Or Other 34,000 mi

USUALLY AFTER A RAIN STORM OR IF I GO THROUGH A DEEP PUDDLE THE IDIOT LIGHTS FOR "CHECK ENGINE, SLIP INDICATOR AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE" LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON FOR ABOUT 30 MILES. WEDNESDAY THEY CAME ON AND STAYED ON EVEN THOUGH IT HASN'T RAINED IN WEEKS. I'VE TALKED WITH SEVERAL DEALERS AND THEY TEL...

May 29, 2015 Electrical System 34,000 mi

USUALLY AFTER A RAIN STORM OR IF I GO THROUGH A DEEP PUDDLE THE IDIOT LIGHTS FOR "CHECK ENGINE, SLIP INDICATOR AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE" LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON FOR ABOUT 30 MILES. WEDNESDAY THEY CAME ON AND STAYED ON EVEN THOUGH IT HASN'T RAINED IN WEEKS. I'VE TALKED WITH SEVERAL DEALERS AND THEY TEL...

May 29, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 34,000 mi

USUALLY AFTER A RAIN STORM OR IF I GO THROUGH A DEEP PUDDLE THE IDIOT LIGHTS FOR "CHECK ENGINE, SLIP INDICATOR AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE" LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON FOR ABOUT 30 MILES. WEDNESDAY THEY CAME ON AND STAYED ON EVEN THOUGH IT HASN'T RAINED IN WEEKS. I'VE TALKED WITH SEVERAL DEALERS AND THEY TEL...

May 29, 2015 Unknown Or Other 34,000 mi

USUALLY AFTER A RAIN STORM OR IF I GO THROUGH A DEEP PUDDLE THE IDIOT LIGHTS FOR "CHECK ENGINE, SLIP INDICATOR AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE" LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON FOR ABOUT 30 MILES. WEDNESDAY THEY CAME ON AND STAYED ON EVEN THOUGH IT HASN'T RAINED IN WEEKS. I'VE TALKED WITH SEVERAL DEALERS AND THEY TEL...

May 28, 2015 Electrical System Fire 98,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED WITHIN TWO MINUTES. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW WHERE THE FIRE ORIGINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE DUE TO DAMAGES. THE MANUFAC...

May 28, 2015 Electrical System Fire 98,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED WITHIN TWO MINUTES. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW WHERE THE FIRE ORIGINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE DUE TO DAMAGES. THE MANUFAC...

May 8, 2015 Suspension

REPLACEMENT OF BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARMS HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON 05/30/2014 FREE OFF CHARGE AS PER RECALL REQUIREMENT. WHEN THE DEALER CHECKED THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT ON 04/30/2015, THEY SAID THAT THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE SUSPENSION ARMS AT MY EXPENSE AT THIS TIME. ARE THEY RESPONSIBLE TO REPLACE THEM FRE...

May 8, 2015 Suspension

REPLACEMENT OF BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARMS HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON 05/30/2014 FREE OFF CHARGE AS PER RECALL REQUIREMENT. WHEN THE DEALER CHECKED THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT ON 04/30/2015, THEY SAID THAT THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE SUSPENSION ARMS AT MY EXPENSE AT THIS TIME. ARE THEY RESPONSIBLE TO REPLACE THEM FRE...

May 4, 2015 Steering 60,000 mi

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CLICKING NOISE WHEN IN PARK TURNING STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT. GOING OVER BUMPS AT A SLIGHT TURNING OF WHEEL WILL ALSO MAKE CLUNKING NOISE FROM STEERING SHAFT. REVERSING CAR WILL ALSO MAKE CLUNKING NOISE. *TR

May 4, 2015 Steering 60,000 mi

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CLICKING NOISE WHEN IN PARK TURNING STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT. GOING OVER BUMPS AT A SLIGHT TURNING OF WHEEL WILL ALSO MAKE CLUNKING NOISE FROM STEERING SHAFT. REVERSING CAR WILL ALSO MAKE CLUNKING NOISE. *TR

Mar 20, 2015 Suspension

THE TOYOTA SAFETY RECALL #CSJ WAS PERFORMED YESTERDAY ON MY CAR. THE RECALL REPLACED THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND THEN WERE LOCKED IN PLACE WITH EPOXY. I PURCHASED A 2010 RAV4 THAT WAS REPAIRABLE. WHEN I NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT IT WOULD COST ABOUT 70. NOW WHEN THE CAR NEEDS AN ALIGNMENT, THE LOWE...

Mar 20, 2015 Suspension

THE TOYOTA SAFETY RECALL #CSJ WAS PERFORMED YESTERDAY ON MY CAR. THE RECALL REPLACED THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND THEN WERE LOCKED IN PLACE WITH EPOXY. I PURCHASED A 2010 RAV4 THAT WAS REPAIRABLE. WHEN I NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT IT WOULD COST ABOUT 70. NOW WHEN THE CAR NEEDS AN ALIGNMENT, THE LOWE...

Mar 6, 2015 Steering 36,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED UNKNOWN FAILURE AND MADE UNKNOWN REPAIRS. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN...

Mar 6, 2015 Steering 36,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED UNKNOWN FAILURE AND MADE UNKNOWN REPAIRS. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN...

Feb 25, 2015 Air Bags Crash

LETTER FOR DIRECT REPLY- REQUESTING LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR ACCIDENT INVOLVING 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER AND HIS WIFE WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE REPAIR SHOP INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE AIR BAG MODULE WAS FAULTY PRIOR...

Feb 25, 2015 Air Bags Crash

LETTER FOR DIRECT REPLY- REQUESTING LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR ACCIDENT INVOLVING 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER AND HIS WIFE WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE REPAIR SHOP INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE AIR BAG MODULE WAS FAULTY PRIOR...

Feb 9, 2015 Service Brakes 11,106 mi

I STARTED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SCRUBBING NOISE THAT THE BRAKES HAD STARTED MAKING ,SO THEY REPLACED THE BRAKES AND ONLY CHARGED FORTY DOLLARS.SO ON JULY OF THE SAME YEAR, THE CAR STARTED MAKING THE SCRUBBING NOISE AGAIN, SO AGAIN THEY REPLACED THEM AGAIN,IT LASTED FOR ABOUT A YEAR, AND THE SCRUBBIN...

Feb 9, 2015 Service Brakes 11,106 mi

I STARTED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SCRUBBING NOISE THAT THE BRAKES HAD STARTED MAKING ,SO THEY REPLACED THE BRAKES AND ONLY CHARGED FORTY DOLLARS.SO ON JULY OF THE SAME YEAR, THE CAR STARTED MAKING THE SCRUBBING NOISE AGAIN, SO AGAIN THEY REPLACED THEM AGAIN,IT LASTED FOR ABOUT A YEAR, AND THE SCRUBBIN...

Feb 3, 2015 Suspension 60,000 mi

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, LAST SPRING (MARCH 2014) I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY 2010 RAV 4 TO COME IN FOR AN INSPECTION FOR MY REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED AND WAS PUT ON A WAITING LIST TO BE SEEN. EVERY MONTH OR SO I WOULD CALL TO CHECK THE STATUS OF GETTING SEEN. THEY ...

Feb 3, 2015 Service Brakes 76,000 mi

I WAS ON A TEST DRIVE TO BUY THE VEHICLE.. IT WAS VERY COLD OUT,TEENS, BUT NO ICE ON ROAD. RIDING ALONG 20-25MPH SLOWING DOWN FOR RED LIGHT--APPLIED BREAK -- SEEMED CAR WAS STILL ACCELERATING HAD TO STAND ON BREAKS TO STOP A COUPLE OF FEET FROM CAR IN FRONT. RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM ...

Feb 3, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 76,000 mi

I WAS ON A TEST DRIVE TO BUY THE VEHICLE.. IT WAS VERY COLD OUT,TEENS, BUT NO ICE ON ROAD. RIDING ALONG 20-25MPH SLOWING DOWN FOR RED LIGHT--APPLIED BREAK -- SEEMED CAR WAS STILL ACCELERATING HAD TO STAND ON BREAKS TO STOP A COUPLE OF FEET FROM CAR IN FRONT. RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM ...

Feb 3, 2015 Suspension 60,000 mi

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, LAST SPRING (MARCH 2014) I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY 2010 RAV 4 TO COME IN FOR AN INSPECTION FOR MY REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED AND WAS PUT ON A WAITING LIST TO BE SEEN. EVERY MONTH OR SO I WOULD CALL TO CHECK THE STATUS OF GETTING SEEN. THEY ...

Feb 3, 2015 Service Brakes 76,000 mi

I WAS ON A TEST DRIVE TO BUY THE VEHICLE.. IT WAS VERY COLD OUT,TEENS, BUT NO ICE ON ROAD. RIDING ALONG 20-25MPH SLOWING DOWN FOR RED LIGHT--APPLIED BREAK -- SEEMED CAR WAS STILL ACCELERATING HAD TO STAND ON BREAKS TO STOP A COUPLE OF FEET FROM CAR IN FRONT. RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM ...

Feb 3, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 76,000 mi

I WAS ON A TEST DRIVE TO BUY THE VEHICLE.. IT WAS VERY COLD OUT,TEENS, BUT NO ICE ON ROAD. RIDING ALONG 20-25MPH SLOWING DOWN FOR RED LIGHT--APPLIED BREAK -- SEEMED CAR WAS STILL ACCELERATING HAD TO STAND ON BREAKS TO STOP A COUPLE OF FEET FROM CAR IN FRONT. RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM ...

Jan 30, 2015 Suspension 43,598 mi

VEHICLE HIT CURB AND REQUIRED FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENT REPLACEMENT, AND A 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT. VEHICLE PREVIOUSLY HAD RECALL #NHTSA13V383000 WHICH IT HAD BOTH REAR LOWER (ADJUSTABLE) CONTROL ARMS REPLACED AND THE ADJUSTER AREA SEALED WITH AN EPOXY RENDERING THEM NON ADJUSTABLE AFTER RECALL COMPLETIO...

Jan 30, 2015 Suspension 43,598 mi

VEHICLE HIT CURB AND REQUIRED FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENT REPLACEMENT, AND A 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT. VEHICLE PREVIOUSLY HAD RECALL #NHTSA13V383000 WHICH IT HAD BOTH REAR LOWER (ADJUSTABLE) CONTROL ARMS REPLACED AND THE ADJUSTER AREA SEALED WITH AN EPOXY RENDERING THEM NON ADJUSTABLE AFTER RECALL COMPLETIO...

Jan 26, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPA...

Jan 26, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 29,900 mi

I HAD BEEN DRIVING APP. 10 MINUTES IN SNOW COVERED ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WITH TRAFFIC STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE TO EASE INTO A STOP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. I WAS IN THE CENTER LANE WITH STOPPED VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD TO ...

Jan 26, 2015 Service Brakes 29,900 mi

I HAD BEEN DRIVING APP. 10 MINUTES IN SNOW COVERED ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WITH TRAFFIC STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE TO EASE INTO A STOP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. I WAS IN THE CENTER LANE WITH STOPPED VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD TO ...

Jan 26, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPA...

Jan 26, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 29,900 mi

I HAD BEEN DRIVING APP. 10 MINUTES IN SNOW COVERED ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WITH TRAFFIC STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE TO EASE INTO A STOP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. I WAS IN THE CENTER LANE WITH STOPPED VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD TO ...

Jan 26, 2015 Service Brakes 29,900 mi

I HAD BEEN DRIVING APP. 10 MINUTES IN SNOW COVERED ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WITH TRAFFIC STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE TO EASE INTO A STOP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. I WAS IN THE CENTER LANE WITH STOPPED VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD TO ...

Jan 22, 2015 Seats 45,000 mi

I RECEIVED AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE FROM NHTSA THAT MY VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL (I.E., DEFECTIVE SEAT HEATER ). HOWEVER, THAT MESSAGE WAS IN ERROR AFTER I CHECKED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AS WELL AS AFTER CONTACTING THE NHTSA OFFICE. *TR

Jan 22, 2015 Seats 45,000 mi

I RECEIVED AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE FROM NHTSA THAT MY VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL (I.E., DEFECTIVE SEAT HEATER ). HOWEVER, THAT MESSAGE WAS IN ERROR AFTER I CHECKED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AS WELL AS AFTER CONTACTING THE NHTSA OFFICE. *TR

Jan 20, 2015 Wheels 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE RIMS WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIRE AND DETACH. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE T...

Jan 20, 2015 Tires 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE RIMS WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIRE AND DETACH. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE T...

Jan 20, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA...

Jan 20, 2015 Wheels 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE RIMS WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIRE AND DETACH. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE T...

Jan 20, 2015 Tires 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE RIMS WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIRE AND DETACH. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE T...

Jan 20, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA...

Jan 9, 2015 Suspension 58,413 mi

ON A LOVELY SATURDAY AFTERNOON, MY HUSBAND AND I WERE RETURNING HOME FROM A FAMILY PICNIC. WE HAD JUST EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND WERE TRAVELING ON A TWO-LANE ROAD IN DOVER, NJ. SUDDENLY, THE CAR WAS VIOLENTLY THROWN INTO THE LEFT LANE WITH ON COMING TRAFFIC. I THOUGHT WE HAD A BLOW OUT BUT WAS PROV...

Jan 9, 2015 Suspension 58,413 mi

ON A LOVELY SATURDAY AFTERNOON, MY HUSBAND AND I WERE RETURNING HOME FROM A FAMILY PICNIC. WE HAD JUST EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND WERE TRAVELING ON A TWO-LANE ROAD IN DOVER, NJ. SUDDENLY, THE CAR WAS VIOLENTLY THROWN INTO THE LEFT LANE WITH ON COMING TRAFFIC. I THOUGHT WE HAD A BLOW OUT BUT WAS PROV...

Dec 7, 2014 Air Bags Crash Fire 112,725 mi

WAS AT A STANDSTILL WHEN I WAS HIT BY A 1999 DODGE NEON ON RIGHT FRONT SIDE...THE NEON SHRED THE FRONT OF MY CAR FROM PASSENGER SIDE TO DRIVER SIDE, TRAVELING DEEPER INTO THE FRONT END OF THE CAR AS IT WENT ACROSS MY CAR FROM RIGHT FRONT TO LEFT FRONT. THE AIRBAG DID OPEN, HOWEVER, BETWEEN 8 AND 9 O...

Dec 7, 2014 Air Bags Crash Fire 112,725 mi

WAS AT A STANDSTILL WHEN I WAS HIT BY A 1999 DODGE NEON ON RIGHT FRONT SIDE...THE NEON SHRED THE FRONT OF MY CAR FROM PASSENGER SIDE TO DRIVER SIDE, TRAVELING DEEPER INTO THE FRONT END OF THE CAR AS IT WENT ACROSS MY CAR FROM RIGHT FRONT TO LEFT FRONT. THE AIRBAG DID OPEN, HOWEVER, BETWEEN 8 AND 9 O...

Nov 11, 2014 Suspension 45,120 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT ABOUT 45-50 MPH LOST CONTROL AS VEHICLE STARTING SHAKING UP AND HAD A NEAR MISS CRASH ON I 5 N DRIVING TO LA. DECIDED TO PULL OVER AND EXIT OUT AND TOOK AN INTERNAL ROAD DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND RETURNED HOME. UPON INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT LAST SAFETY CALL REPAIR FOR REAR SUSPENSION R...

Nov 11, 2014 Suspension 45,120 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT ABOUT 45-50 MPH LOST CONTROL AS VEHICLE STARTING SHAKING UP AND HAD A NEAR MISS CRASH ON I 5 N DRIVING TO LA. DECIDED TO PULL OVER AND EXIT OUT AND TOOK AN INTERNAL ROAD DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND RETURNED HOME. UPON INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT LAST SAFETY CALL REPAIR FOR REAR SUSPENSION R...

Oct 11, 2014 Electrical System 128,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SWITCHES ARE AND HAVE BEEN STICKY. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED TO ROLL UP AND WOULD NOT ROLL UP WITH FORCE. I SAW THE RECALLS TO THE YEAR PRIOR TO MY CAR MAKE YEAR AND IT'S VERY SIMILAR. I THINK THE SAME ISSUE EXISTS IN THE 2010 RAV 4S. *TR

Oct 11, 2014 Visibility 128,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SWITCHES ARE AND HAVE BEEN STICKY. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED TO ROLL UP AND WOULD NOT ROLL UP WITH FORCE. I SAW THE RECALLS TO THE YEAR PRIOR TO MY CAR MAKE YEAR AND IT'S VERY SIMILAR. I THINK THE SAME ISSUE EXISTS IN THE 2010 RAV 4S. *TR

Oct 11, 2014 Electrical System 128,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SWITCHES ARE AND HAVE BEEN STICKY. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED TO ROLL UP AND WOULD NOT ROLL UP WITH FORCE. I SAW THE RECALLS TO THE YEAR PRIOR TO MY CAR MAKE YEAR AND IT'S VERY SIMILAR. I THINK THE SAME ISSUE EXISTS IN THE 2010 RAV 4S. *TR

Oct 11, 2014 Visibility 128,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SWITCHES ARE AND HAVE BEEN STICKY. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED TO ROLL UP AND WOULD NOT ROLL UP WITH FORCE. I SAW THE RECALLS TO THE YEAR PRIOR TO MY CAR MAKE YEAR AND IT'S VERY SIMILAR. I THINK THE SAME ISSUE EXISTS IN THE 2010 RAV 4S. *TR

Oct 6, 2014 Steering Crash 89,125 mi

THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) FAILED ON MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV-4 TODAY ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE RESULTING CRASH ALMOST KILLED ME. I'M 53 YEARS OLD, MY RAV-4 HAS ALWAYS HAD ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND IS IN GOOD CONDITION, NOT ABUSED AND ALWAYS WELL TAKEN CARE OF. WITHOUT WARNING TODAY WHILE TRAVELI...

Oct 6, 2014 Steering Crash 89,125 mi

THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) FAILED ON MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV-4 TODAY ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE RESULTING CRASH ALMOST KILLED ME. I'M 53 YEARS OLD, MY RAV-4 HAS ALWAYS HAD ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND IS IN GOOD CONDITION, NOT ABUSED AND ALWAYS WELL TAKEN CARE OF. WITHOUT WARNING TODAY WHILE TRAVELI...

Oct 1, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) THAT SUPERSEDES RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION). HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNCERTAIN WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAI...

Oct 1, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) THAT SUPERSEDES RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION). HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNCERTAIN WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAI...

Sep 25, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION), HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED WERE UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Sep 25, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION), HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED WERE UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Sep 15, 2014 Suspension

LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN FORBES ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT REGARDING A RECALL BY TOYOTA ON THE TOYOTA RAV 4 (MAIL REPLY TO CHESTERFIELD, VA OFFICE - ATTN: JOAN FALLON). *SMD TOYOTA RECEIVED REPORTS FROM DEALERS INDICATING THAT SOME CONSUMERS EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF THE RECALL ISSUE AFTER BEING INSPEC...

Sep 15, 2014 Suspension

LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN FORBES ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT REGARDING A RECALL BY TOYOTA ON THE TOYOTA RAV 4 (MAIL REPLY TO CHESTERFIELD, VA OFFICE - ATTN: JOAN FALLON). *SMD TOYOTA RECEIVED REPORTS FROM DEALERS INDICATING THAT SOME CONSUMERS EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF THE RECALL ISSUE AFTER BEING INSPEC...

Sep 5, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND COULD N...

Sep 5, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND COULD N...

Aug 6, 2014 Engine 40,055 mi

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....

Aug 6, 2014 Power Train 40,055 mi

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....

Aug 6, 2014 Suspension 40,000 mi

I RECEIVED AN URGENT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA IN DECEMBER 2013, (SAFETY RECALL #COJ), AFFECTING THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS (NO. 1) ON JANUARY 2, 2014 I HAD AN APPOINTMENT TO REPLACE TIRES, AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE NEXT AVAILABLE DATE TO DO THE RECALL ON JUNE 6, 2014. ON ARRIVAL F...

Aug 6, 2014 Engine 40,055 mi

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....

Aug 6, 2014 Power Train 40,055 mi

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....

Aug 6, 2014 Suspension 40,000 mi

I RECEIVED AN URGENT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA IN DECEMBER 2013, (SAFETY RECALL #COJ), AFFECTING THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS (NO. 1) ON JANUARY 2, 2014 I HAD AN APPOINTMENT TO REPLACE TIRES, AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE NEXT AVAILABLE DATE TO DO THE RECALL ON JUNE 6, 2014. ON ARRIVAL F...

Aug 5, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICES FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION) AND 13V383000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER PLACED THE CONTACT ON A WAITING LIST BEHIND HUNDREDS OF OTHER CONSUMERS. ...

Aug 5, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICES FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION) AND 13V383000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER PLACED THE CONTACT ON A WAITING LIST BEHIND HUNDREDS OF OTHER CONSUMERS. ...

Jul 28, 2014 Suspension

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE PARTS WERE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. *JB

Jul 28, 2014 Suspension

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE PARTS WERE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. *JB

Jul 14, 2014 Suspension

MANY MONTHS AGO, TOYOTA HAD A SAFETY RECALL RELATED TO THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS... SUPPOSEDLY, TOYOTA REPAIRED THE PROBLEM, WHEN IN ACTUALLY THE PROBLEM WAS NOT REPAIRED SO THERE WAS A SECOND SAFETY RECALL. THAT WAS MONTHS AGO. I HAVE REPETITIVELY CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND I AM NOT REC...

Jul 14, 2014 Suspension

MANY MONTHS AGO, TOYOTA HAD A SAFETY RECALL RELATED TO THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS... SUPPOSEDLY, TOYOTA REPAIRED THE PROBLEM, WHEN IN ACTUALLY THE PROBLEM WAS NOT REPAIRED SO THERE WAS A SECOND SAFETY RECALL. THAT WAS MONTHS AGO. I HAVE REPETITIVELY CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND I AM NOT REC...

Jul 3, 2014 Suspension

RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN APRIL 2014 STATING PROBLEM WITH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM. TRYING TO GET IT FIXED BUT LOCAL DEALERS HAVING TROUBLE GETTING PART AND EPOXY SEALANT. RECALL NOTICE INDICATES POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH IF THE ARM SEPARATES. IS IT SAFE TO CONTINUE TO DR...

Jul 3, 2014 Suspension

RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN APRIL 2014 STATING PROBLEM WITH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM. TRYING TO GET IT FIXED BUT LOCAL DEALERS HAVING TROUBLE GETTING PART AND EPOXY SEALANT. RECALL NOTICE INDICATES POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH IF THE ARM SEPARATES. IS IT SAFE TO CONTINUE TO DR...

Jul 2, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIRS WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Jul 2, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER NUMEROUS TIMES AND THERE WAS NO DATE AVAILABLE FOR WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE REP...

Jul 2, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIRS WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Jul 2, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER NUMEROUS TIMES AND THERE WAS NO DATE AVAILABLE FOR WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE REP...

Jun 27, 2014 Suspension 19,000 mi

WE RECENTLY RECEIVED THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS 2ND RECALL. I PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN APRIL 2013, AND WAS NOT TOLD OF A RECALL. I WOULD LIKE TO UNDERSTAND IF THE FIRST ONE HAD ALREADY BEEN ISSUED. SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR IT HAS NOT FELT STABLE IN THE REAR, EVER. WE BROUGHT IT IN ONCE PREVIOUS...

Jun 27, 2014 Suspension 19,000 mi

WE RECENTLY RECEIVED THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS 2ND RECALL. I PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN APRIL 2013, AND WAS NOT TOLD OF A RECALL. I WOULD LIKE TO UNDERSTAND IF THE FIRST ONE HAD ALREADY BEEN ISSUED. SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR IT HAS NOT FELT STABLE IN THE REAR, EVER. WE BROUGHT IT IN ONCE PREVIOUS...

Jun 26, 2014 Suspension

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE PARTS WAS NOT AVAILABLE, AND WAS PLACED ON A WAITING LIST. *JB

Jun 26, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS VERY CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY SINCE THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE IN ORDER TO REPAIR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHI...

Jun 26, 2014 Suspension

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE PARTS WAS NOT AVAILABLE, AND WAS PLACED ON A WAITING LIST. *JB

Jun 26, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS VERY CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY SINCE THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE IN ORDER TO REPAIR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHI...

Jun 25, 2014 Suspension

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RECALL NOTICE PROBLEMS. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE, AND SHE WAS PLACED ON A WAITING LIST. *JB

Jun 25, 2014 Suspension

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM RECALL NOTICE PROBLEMS. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE, AND SHE WAS PLACED ON A WAITING LIST. *JB

Jun 17, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL PERTAINING TO THE SUSPENSION. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AFTER THE CONTACT HAD ALREADY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A S...

Jun 17, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL PERTAINING TO THE SUSPENSION. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AFTER THE CONTACT HAD ALREADY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A S...

Jun 13, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED OF THE INCIDENT...

Jun 13, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED OF THE INCIDENT...

Jun 13, 2014 Unknown Or Other

RECALL ~ NO PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR WEEKS HELLO, I RECEIVED NOTICE OF A RECALL FROM TOYOTA TWO WEEKS AGO. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO GET IT FIXED WITHIN A 51 MILE RADIUS ON JUNE 13, I WAS TOLD BY THREE DEALERS THAT TOYOTA DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE. NONE OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS ARE ABLE TO RE...

Jun 13, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME IN ORDER TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE DEALER STATED THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD ALSO BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY AND WOULD NOT PROVI...

Jun 13, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED OF THE INCIDENT...

Jun 13, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED OF THE INCIDENT...

Jun 13, 2014 Unknown Or Other

RECALL ~ NO PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR WEEKS HELLO, I RECEIVED NOTICE OF A RECALL FROM TOYOTA TWO WEEKS AGO. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO GET IT FIXED WITHIN A 51 MILE RADIUS ON JUNE 13, I WAS TOLD BY THREE DEALERS THAT TOYOTA DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE. NONE OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS ARE ABLE TO RE...

Jun 13, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME IN ORDER TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE DEALER STATED THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD ALSO BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY AND WOULD NOT PROVI...

Jun 10, 2014 Unknown Or Other

WE HAVE RECEIVED 3 RECALL NOTICES FOR ISSUE(S) WITH OUR 2010 RAV 4 GOING BACK TO AT LEAST OCTOBER 2012 ALL PERTAINING TO THE SAME ISSUE. SEVERAL WEEKS AGO WE RECEIVED THE LAST ONE. CALLED OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND SET AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT FIXED. APPT. WAS SET FOR JULY 2, 2014 AS THEY INDIC...

Jun 10, 2014 Unknown Or Other

WE HAVE RECEIVED 3 RECALL NOTICES FOR ISSUE(S) WITH OUR 2010 RAV 4 GOING BACK TO AT LEAST OCTOBER 2012 ALL PERTAINING TO THE SAME ISSUE. SEVERAL WEEKS AGO WE RECEIVED THE LAST ONE. CALLED OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND SET AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT FIXED. APPT. WAS SET FOR JULY 2, 2014 AS THEY INDIC...

Jun 6, 2014 Suspension 35,000 mi

TOYOTA HAS SENT OUT TWO RECALLS (#COJ AND CSJ). I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR THE LATEST RECALL, #CSJ, AND TWICE THE DEALER HAS SAID THEY ARE OUT OF PARTS. WHEN I CALLED TOYOTA DIRECTLY, THEY STATED THERE WERE NOT ENOUGH REPLACEMENT PARTS MADE AND ARE WAITING FOR MORE. HOW CAN THIS HAPPEN? ...

Jun 6, 2014 Suspension 35,000 mi

TOYOTA HAS SENT OUT TWO RECALLS (#COJ AND CSJ). I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR THE LATEST RECALL, #CSJ, AND TWICE THE DEALER HAS SAID THEY ARE OUT OF PARTS. WHEN I CALLED TOYOTA DIRECTLY, THEY STATED THERE WERE NOT ENOUGH REPLACEMENT PARTS MADE AND ARE WAITING FOR MORE. HOW CAN THIS HAPPEN? ...

Jun 5, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED ...

Jun 5, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED ...

Jun 4, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V383000(SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO FAILURES. THE MANUFA...

Jun 4, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V383000(SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO FAILURES. THE MANUFA...

May 31, 2014 Suspension 32,735 mi

HAD RECALL ON TOYOTA RAV 4 FOR REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR, THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS AND HAVE TO RESCHEDULE WHEN THE PARTS COME IN. THIS IS WHAT TOYOTA SAID WILL BE DONE TO REPAIR IT: IF ANY RUST IS FOUND ON THE INTERNAL THREADED PORTION OF THE ARM(S), THE A...

May 31, 2014 Suspension 32,735 mi

HAD RECALL ON TOYOTA RAV 4 FOR REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR, THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS AND HAVE TO RESCHEDULE WHEN THE PARTS COME IN. THIS IS WHAT TOYOTA SAID WILL BE DONE TO REPAIR IT: IF ANY RUST IS FOUND ON THE INTERNAL THREADED PORTION OF THE ARM(S), THE A...

May 8, 2014 Suspension 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SWAYED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION)....

May 8, 2014 Suspension 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SWAYED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION)....

May 6, 2014 Suspension 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING 30 MPH AND BELOW, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE ROUGHLY. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION) AND 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO...

May 6, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION) AND 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE NOTICE MONTHS AGO. THE MAN...

May 6, 2014 Suspension 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING 30 MPH AND BELOW, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE ROUGHLY. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION) AND 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO...

May 6, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION) AND 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE NOTICE MONTHS AGO. THE MAN...

May 5, 2014 Steering Crash 19,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL WHILE MAKING A TURN AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

May 5, 2014 Steering Crash 19,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL WHILE MAKING A TURN AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

May 1, 2014 Suspension

RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF RECALL DUE TO REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS OVER 6 MONTHS AGO. HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR REMEDY FROM TOYOTA WHICH OBVIOUSLY NEVER CAME. STARTING TO HEAR NOISE FROM THE SIDE AND REAR OF VEHICLE. NO ACCIDENT AS OF YET, BUT AM NOT WILLING TO WAIT ANY LONGER. COMPLETELY IRRESPON...

May 1, 2014 Suspension

RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF RECALL DUE TO REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS OVER 6 MONTHS AGO. HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR REMEDY FROM TOYOTA WHICH OBVIOUSLY NEVER CAME. STARTING TO HEAR NOISE FROM THE SIDE AND REAR OF VEHICLE. NO ACCIDENT AS OF YET, BUT AM NOT WILLING TO WAIT ANY LONGER. COMPLETELY IRRESPON...

Apr 25, 2014 Structure Crash 37,230 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE AIR BAGS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE F...

Apr 25, 2014 Air Bags Crash 37,230 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE AIR BAGS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE F...

Apr 25, 2014 Structure Crash 37,230 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE AIR BAGS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE F...

Apr 25, 2014 Air Bags Crash 37,230 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE AIR BAGS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE F...

Apr 9, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE, A KNOCK OR RATTLE NOISE FROM ENGINE .. *TR

Apr 9, 2014 Steering 25,000 mi

CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE, A KNOCK OR RATTLE NOISE FROM ENGINE .. *TR

Apr 9, 2014 Suspension 25,000 mi

CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE, A KNOCK OR RATTLE NOISE FROM ENGINE .. *TR

Apr 9, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE, A KNOCK OR RATTLE NOISE FROM ENGINE .. *TR

Apr 9, 2014 Steering 25,000 mi

CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE, A KNOCK OR RATTLE NOISE FROM ENGINE .. *TR

Apr 9, 2014 Suspension 25,000 mi

CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE, A KNOCK OR RATTLE NOISE FROM ENGINE .. *TR

Apr 8, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION) AND13V383000 (SUSPENSION) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE BOTH REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE NOTICE MONTHS AGO. THE M...

Apr 8, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY AND INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Apr 8, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION) AND13V383000 (SUSPENSION) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE BOTH REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE NOTICE MONTHS AGO. THE M...

Apr 8, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY AND INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Apr 7, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED BUT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT...

Apr 7, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED BUT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT...

Mar 30, 2014 Suspension 37,000 mi

NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET OTHER THAN I THINK THIS HAS CAUSED MY TIRES TO WEAR PREMATURELY AND AM WORRIED THIS REPAIR IS TAKING EXTREMELY LONG TO GET REPAIRED. I NEED NEW TIRES AND ALIGNMENT BUT WILL NEED ANOTHER WHEN MY REPAIR GETS DONE. I THINK TOYOTA SHOULD REPAIR AND REPLACE ALIGNMENT AND TIRES F...

Mar 30, 2014 Suspension 37,000 mi

NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET OTHER THAN I THINK THIS HAS CAUSED MY TIRES TO WEAR PREMATURELY AND AM WORRIED THIS REPAIR IS TAKING EXTREMELY LONG TO GET REPAIRED. I NEED NEW TIRES AND ALIGNMENT BUT WILL NEED ANOTHER WHEN MY REPAIR GETS DONE. I THINK TOYOTA SHOULD REPAIR AND REPLACE ALIGNMENT AND TIRES F...

Mar 18, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED TO 55 MPH. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED NUMEROUS TIMES HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE THEN CRASHED INTO A NEARBY PARKING SI...

Mar 18, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED TO 55 MPH. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED NUMEROUS TIMES HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE THEN CRASHED INTO A NEARBY PARKING SI...

Mar 14, 2014 Suspension

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE A REMEDY TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. THE CONTACT WAS TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE REMEDY IS READY.THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A TOYOTA RECALL NUMBER: (CSJ AND COJ) AND STAT...

Mar 14, 2014 Air Bags 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED I...

Mar 14, 2014 Suspension

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE A REMEDY TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. THE CONTACT WAS TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE REMEDY IS READY.THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A TOYOTA RECALL NUMBER: (CSJ AND COJ) AND STAT...

Mar 14, 2014 Air Bags 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED I...

Mar 6, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT HER SAFETY SINCE THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT MADE THE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTAC...

Mar 6, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT HER SAFETY SINCE THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT MADE THE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTAC...

Feb 25, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 66,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A RECURRING RAPID ACCELERATION FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A LIGHT, AND WHEN SHE REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE BRAKE, TO MOVE UP SLIGHTLY THE VEHICLE MOVED VERY FAST AND FORWARD AND HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF...

Feb 25, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 66,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A RECURRING RAPID ACCELERATION FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A LIGHT, AND WHEN SHE REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE BRAKE, TO MOVE UP SLIGHTLY THE VEHICLE MOVED VERY FAST AND FORWARD AND HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF...

Feb 19, 2014 Suspension 30,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING CONTINUOUSLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE REMEDY PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE ...

Feb 19, 2014 Suspension

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED TWO RECALL NOTICES; RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION). HE WAS ADVISED BY A DEALER THAT HIS VIN WAS ASSOCIATED WITH ONE OF THE TWO RECALLS. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ADV...

Feb 19, 2014 Suspension 30,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING CONTINUOUSLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE REMEDY PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE ...

Feb 19, 2014 Suspension

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED TWO RECALL NOTICES; RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION). HE WAS ADVISED BY A DEALER THAT HIS VIN WAS ASSOCIATED WITH ONE OF THE TWO RECALLS. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ADV...

Jan 29, 2014 Engine 48,320 mi

AFTER COMPLETING A 5 BLOCK DOWNHILL DRIVE 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...

Jan 29, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 48,320 mi

AFTER COMPLETING A 5 BLOCK DOWNHILL DRIVE 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...

Jan 29, 2014 Engine 48,320 mi

AFTER COMPLETING A 5 BLOCK DOWNHILL DRIVE 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...

Jan 29, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 48,320 mi

AFTER COMPLETING A 5 BLOCK DOWNHILL DRIVE 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...

Nov 21, 2013 Structure Crash 30,000 mi

AFTER TAKING TWO SHORT 90 DEGREE TURNS AT A PARKING FLOOR (4TH FLOOR), THE VEHICLE WAS HALF WAY IN THE PARKING SLOT WHEN IT SUDDENLY PICKED UP SPEED AND CRASHED INTO WIRE CABLES AND A CONCRETE POST. THIS TYPE OF SPEED HAD HAPPENED TWICE IN THE PAST WITHIN THREE MONTHS OF PURCHASING THE CAR AS A NEW ...

Nov 21, 2013 Exterior Lighting Crash 30,000 mi

AFTER TAKING TWO SHORT 90 DEGREE TURNS AT A PARKING FLOOR (4TH FLOOR), THE VEHICLE WAS HALF WAY IN THE PARKING SLOT WHEN IT SUDDENLY PICKED UP SPEED AND CRASHED INTO WIRE CABLES AND A CONCRETE POST. THIS TYPE OF SPEED HAD HAPPENED TWICE IN THE PAST WITHIN THREE MONTHS OF PURCHASING THE CAR AS A NEW ...

Nov 21, 2013 Structure Crash 30,000 mi

AFTER TAKING TWO SHORT 90 DEGREE TURNS AT A PARKING FLOOR (4TH FLOOR), THE VEHICLE WAS HALF WAY IN THE PARKING SLOT WHEN IT SUDDENLY PICKED UP SPEED AND CRASHED INTO WIRE CABLES AND A CONCRETE POST. THIS TYPE OF SPEED HAD HAPPENED TWICE IN THE PAST WITHIN THREE MONTHS OF PURCHASING THE CAR AS A NEW ...

Nov 21, 2013 Exterior Lighting Crash 30,000 mi

AFTER TAKING TWO SHORT 90 DEGREE TURNS AT A PARKING FLOOR (4TH FLOOR), THE VEHICLE WAS HALF WAY IN THE PARKING SLOT WHEN IT SUDDENLY PICKED UP SPEED AND CRASHED INTO WIRE CABLES AND A CONCRETE POST. THIS TYPE OF SPEED HAD HAPPENED TWICE IN THE PAST WITHIN THREE MONTHS OF PURCHASING THE CAR AS A NEW ...

Nov 6, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SMD A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER NOTICED WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED TO SLOW DOWN, THERE WAS A SUDDEN PICK UP OF SPEED. THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE POST, DUE TO THE SUDDEN ACCE...

Nov 6, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SMD A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER NOTICED WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED TO SLOW DOWN, THERE WAS A SUDDEN PICK UP OF SPEED. THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE POST, DUE TO THE SUDDEN ACCE...

Oct 23, 2013 Suspension 27,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR TO BE PERFORMED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A VIBRATION AND A CLUCKING NOISE WAS BEING HEARD FRO...

Oct 23, 2013 Suspension 27,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR TO BE PERFORMED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A VIBRATION AND A CLUCKING NOISE WAS BEING HEARD FRO...

Oct 1, 2013 Steering 34,325 mi

I STARTED THE RAV 4 AND BEGAN BACKING OUT OF THE PARKING PLACE. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THE STEERING WAS VERY HARD. I RESTARTED THE CAR A COUPLE OF TIMES WITH NO CHANGE AND THEN CALLED FOR A TOW TO THE DEALERSHIP. ARRIVING AT THE DEALERSHIP I WENT TO PULL THE CAR INTO THE SERVICE BAY AND THE STEERING ...

Oct 1, 2013 Steering 34,325 mi

I STARTED THE RAV 4 AND BEGAN BACKING OUT OF THE PARKING PLACE. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THE STEERING WAS VERY HARD. I RESTARTED THE CAR A COUPLE OF TIMES WITH NO CHANGE AND THEN CALLED FOR A TOW TO THE DEALERSHIP. ARRIVING AT THE DEALERSHIP I WENT TO PULL THE CAR INTO THE SERVICE BAY AND THE STEERING ...

Sep 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 12,857 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO PARK, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE DOOR. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE ...

Sep 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 12,857 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO PARK, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE DOOR. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE ...

Aug 13, 2013 Air Bags 30,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH ON THE SMALL STREET. THE ROAD CURVED A LITTLE IN ONE PLACE AND TWO RIGHT WHEELS OF MY CAR WENT TO THE SHOULDER WHICH WAS THE SAME LEVEL AS THE ROAD BUT A LITTLE BUMPY OR GRAVELED. IT TOOK ME A COUPLE SECONDS TO BE BACK ON THE ROAD BUT AT THE MOMENT I WAS THERE THE RIGHT SI...

Aug 13, 2013 Air Bags 30,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH ON THE SMALL STREET. THE ROAD CURVED A LITTLE IN ONE PLACE AND TWO RIGHT WHEELS OF MY CAR WENT TO THE SHOULDER WHICH WAS THE SAME LEVEL AS THE ROAD BUT A LITTLE BUMPY OR GRAVELED. IT TOOK ME A COUPLE SECONDS TO BE BACK ON THE ROAD BUT AT THE MOMENT I WAS THERE THE RIGHT SI...

Jul 10, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LETTER FROM CONSTITUENT REGARDING AS ISSUE WITH HER TOYOTA 2010 RAV 4 - 4CYL AND FORDHAM TOYOTA SERVICE AND PARTS CENTER; SHE THINKS THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE INSPECTED, THE MATTER SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND PROVIDED AND APPROPRIATE REMEDY. *SMD THE CONSUMER AND HER HUSBAND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEA...

Jul 10, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LETTER FROM CONSTITUENT REGARDING AS ISSUE WITH HER TOYOTA 2010 RAV 4 - 4CYL AND FORDHAM TOYOTA SERVICE AND PARTS CENTER; SHE THINKS THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE INSPECTED, THE MATTER SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND PROVIDED AND APPROPRIATE REMEDY. *SMD THE CONSUMER AND HER HUSBAND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEA...

May 17, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE RPMS CONTINUED TO INCREASE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER...

May 17, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE RPMS CONTINUED TO INCREASE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER...

Feb 20, 2013 Structure 36,500 mi

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DRIVE GEAR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS KEYLESS. WHEN HE PARKED THE VEHICLE, WITH THE GEAR STILL IN DRIVE, HE WAS ABLE TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF, WHICH MEANT, IF PARKED ON THE SLIGHTEST INCLINE, THE VEHICLE COULD POSSIBLY R...

Feb 20, 2013 Power Train 36,500 mi

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DRIVE GEAR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS KEYLESS. WHEN HE PARKED THE VEHICLE, WITH THE GEAR STILL IN DRIVE, HE WAS ABLE TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF, WHICH MEANT, IF PARKED ON THE SLIGHTEST INCLINE, THE VEHICLE COULD POSSIBLY R...

Feb 20, 2013 Structure 36,500 mi

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DRIVE GEAR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS KEYLESS. WHEN HE PARKED THE VEHICLE, WITH THE GEAR STILL IN DRIVE, HE WAS ABLE TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF, WHICH MEANT, IF PARKED ON THE SLIGHTEST INCLINE, THE VEHICLE COULD POSSIBLY R...

Feb 20, 2013 Power Train 36,500 mi

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DRIVE GEAR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS KEYLESS. WHEN HE PARKED THE VEHICLE, WITH THE GEAR STILL IN DRIVE, HE WAS ABLE TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF, WHICH MEANT, IF PARKED ON THE SLIGHTEST INCLINE, THE VEHICLE COULD POSSIBLY R...

Feb 11, 2013 Structure Crash 22,667 mi

PUTTING INTO A PARKING STALL (AT A REST STOP)WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL,THE RAV4 ACCEELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED,ONLY STOPPED AFTER HITTING A SIGN POLE,STILL ACCELATING ,ONLY STOPPED BY TURNING MOTOR OFF WITH IGNITOIN KEY.THE AIR BAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE WITH $8809 IN DAMAGE .THIS VEHICLE HAS 2 RECALLS ...

Feb 11, 2013 Seat Belts Crash 22,667 mi

PUTTING INTO A PARKING STALL (AT A REST STOP)WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL,THE RAV4 ACCEELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED,ONLY STOPPED AFTER HITTING A SIGN POLE,STILL ACCELATING ,ONLY STOPPED BY TURNING MOTOR OFF WITH IGNITOIN KEY.THE AIR BAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE WITH $8809 IN DAMAGE .THIS VEHICLE HAS 2 RECALLS ...

Feb 11, 2013 Suspension Crash 22,667 mi

PUTTING INTO A PARKING STALL (AT A REST STOP)WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL,THE RAV4 ACCEELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED,ONLY STOPPED AFTER HITTING A SIGN POLE,STILL ACCELATING ,ONLY STOPPED BY TURNING MOTOR OFF WITH IGNITOIN KEY.THE AIR BAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE WITH $8809 IN DAMAGE .THIS VEHICLE HAS 2 RECALLS ...

Feb 11, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 22,667 mi

PUTTING INTO A PARKING STALL (AT A REST STOP)WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL,THE RAV4 ACCEELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED,ONLY STOPPED AFTER HITTING A SIGN POLE,STILL ACCELATING ,ONLY STOPPED BY TURNING MOTOR OFF WITH IGNITOIN KEY.THE AIR BAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE WITH $8809 IN DAMAGE .THIS VEHICLE HAS 2 RECALLS ...

Feb 11, 2013 Air Bags Crash 22,667 mi

PUTTING INTO A PARKING STALL (AT A REST STOP)WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL,THE RAV4 ACCEELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED,ONLY STOPPED AFTER HITTING A SIGN POLE,STILL ACCELATING ,ONLY STOPPED BY TURNING MOTOR OFF WITH IGNITOIN KEY.THE AIR BAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE WITH $8809 IN DAMAGE .THIS VEHICLE HAS 2 RECALLS ...

Feb 11, 2013 Structure Crash 22,667 mi

PUTTING INTO A PARKING STALL (AT A REST STOP)WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL,THE RAV4 ACCEELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED,ONLY STOPPED AFTER HITTING A SIGN POLE,STILL ACCELATING ,ONLY STOPPED BY TURNING MOTOR OFF WITH IGNITOIN KEY.THE AIR BAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE WITH $8809 IN DAMAGE .THIS VEHICLE HAS 2 RECALLS ...

Feb 11, 2013 Seat Belts Crash 22,667 mi

PUTTING INTO A PARKING STALL (AT A REST STOP)WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL,THE RAV4 ACCEELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED,ONLY STOPPED AFTER HITTING A SIGN POLE,STILL ACCELATING ,ONLY STOPPED BY TURNING MOTOR OFF WITH IGNITOIN KEY.THE AIR BAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE WITH $8809 IN DAMAGE .THIS VEHICLE HAS 2 RECALLS ...

Feb 11, 2013 Suspension Crash 22,667 mi

PUTTING INTO A PARKING STALL (AT A REST STOP)WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL,THE RAV4 ACCEELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED,ONLY STOPPED AFTER HITTING A SIGN POLE,STILL ACCELATING ,ONLY STOPPED BY TURNING MOTOR OFF WITH IGNITOIN KEY.THE AIR BAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE WITH $8809 IN DAMAGE .THIS VEHICLE HAS 2 RECALLS ...

Feb 11, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 22,667 mi

PUTTING INTO A PARKING STALL (AT A REST STOP)WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL,THE RAV4 ACCEELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED,ONLY STOPPED AFTER HITTING A SIGN POLE,STILL ACCELATING ,ONLY STOPPED BY TURNING MOTOR OFF WITH IGNITOIN KEY.THE AIR BAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE WITH $8809 IN DAMAGE .THIS VEHICLE HAS 2 RECALLS ...

Feb 11, 2013 Air Bags Crash 22,667 mi

PUTTING INTO A PARKING STALL (AT A REST STOP)WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL,THE RAV4 ACCEELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED,ONLY STOPPED AFTER HITTING A SIGN POLE,STILL ACCELATING ,ONLY STOPPED BY TURNING MOTOR OFF WITH IGNITOIN KEY.THE AIR BAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE WITH $8809 IN DAMAGE .THIS VEHICLE HAS 2 RECALLS ...

Jan 31, 2013 Air Bags Crash 4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 23 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF HIS VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS NECK, BACK, AND SHOULDER. THE REAR PASSENGE...

Jan 31, 2013 Air Bags Crash 4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 23 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF HIS VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS NECK, BACK, AND SHOULDER. THE REAR PASSENGE...

Jan 28, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 28,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A CURB AND THEN INTO A BUILDING. AFTER CRASHING IN TO THE BUILDING, THE CONTACT COULD STILL HEAR THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES ...

Jan 28, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 28,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A CURB AND THEN INTO A BUILDING. AFTER CRASHING IN TO THE BUILDING, THE CONTACT COULD STILL HEAR THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES ...

Jan 23, 2013 Suspension 39,802 mi

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF REAR SHOCKS IN VEHICLE. *SMD

Jan 23, 2013 Suspension 39,802 mi

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF REAR SHOCKS IN VEHICLE. *SMD

Jan 19, 2013 Steering 50,000 mi

CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE. *TR

Jan 19, 2013 Steering 50,000 mi

CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE. *TR

Jan 11, 2013 Structure 4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT NOTICED RODENTS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE RODENTS ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE AIR FILTER WHICH WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Jan 11, 2013 Interior Lighting 4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT NOTICED RODENTS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE RODENTS ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE AIR FILTER WHICH WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Jan 11, 2013 Structure 4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT NOTICED RODENTS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE RODENTS ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE AIR FILTER WHICH WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Jan 11, 2013 Interior Lighting 4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT NOTICED RODENTS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE RODENTS ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE AIR FILTER WHICH WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Jan 4, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 53,450 mi

I WAS DRIVING UP TO TRAFFIC LIGHT TO STOP AND I WENT TO BRAKE AND MY BRAKE PEDAL SEIZED UP! IT FELT LIKE IT GOT STUCK AND WOULD NOT ENGAGE, CAUSING ME TO HAVE NO BRAKES AND I HIT CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD NO BRAKES AND I COULD NOT STOP! I HAVE BEEN CITED FOR HITTING SOMEONE FROM BEHIND AND THERE WAS...

Jan 4, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 53,450 mi

I WAS DRIVING UP TO TRAFFIC LIGHT TO STOP AND I WENT TO BRAKE AND MY BRAKE PEDAL SEIZED UP! IT FELT LIKE IT GOT STUCK AND WOULD NOT ENGAGE, CAUSING ME TO HAVE NO BRAKES AND I HIT CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD NO BRAKES AND I COULD NOT STOP! I HAVE BEEN CITED FOR HITTING SOMEONE FROM BEHIND AND THERE WAS...

Dec 27, 2012 Suspension 40,293 mi

I HAVE TAKEN MY 1 MONTH CERTIFIED NEWLY PURCHASED VEHICLE FOR WHAT I DESCRIBE AS BRAKES/SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY CANNOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. I HAVE ALREADY STATED THAT I DRIVE WITH MY GRANDKIDS IN THE CAR. THEY SEEM TO IGNORE AND FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE V...

Dec 27, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,293 mi

I HAVE TAKEN MY 1 MONTH CERTIFIED NEWLY PURCHASED VEHICLE FOR WHAT I DESCRIBE AS BRAKES/SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY CANNOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. I HAVE ALREADY STATED THAT I DRIVE WITH MY GRANDKIDS IN THE CAR. THEY SEEM TO IGNORE AND FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE V...

Dec 27, 2012 Suspension 40,293 mi

I HAVE TAKEN MY 1 MONTH CERTIFIED NEWLY PURCHASED VEHICLE FOR WHAT I DESCRIBE AS BRAKES/SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY CANNOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. I HAVE ALREADY STATED THAT I DRIVE WITH MY GRANDKIDS IN THE CAR. THEY SEEM TO IGNORE AND FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE V...

Dec 27, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,293 mi

I HAVE TAKEN MY 1 MONTH CERTIFIED NEWLY PURCHASED VEHICLE FOR WHAT I DESCRIBE AS BRAKES/SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY CANNOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. I HAVE ALREADY STATED THAT I DRIVE WITH MY GRANDKIDS IN THE CAR. THEY SEEM TO IGNORE AND FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE V...

Dec 17, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE MORE THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE, THE FARTHER THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND ...

Dec 17, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE MORE THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE, THE FARTHER THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND ...

Nov 17, 2012 Engine 60,000 mi

LEAKING WATER PUMP, REPLACED AT 60,000 MILE SERVICE INTERVAL. *TR

Nov 17, 2012 Engine 60,000 mi

LEAKING WATER PUMP, REPLACED AT 60,000 MILE SERVICE INTERVAL. *TR

Nov 15, 2012 Suspension

I RECEIVED A SAFETY NOTICE ABOUT MY CAR LIKE 2 MONTHS AGO. AND I STILL HAVENT RECEIVED THE OTHER LETTER SAYING THE PART WAS READY SO I CAN GET MY CAR FIXED. I TRAVEL ALOT WITH MY KIDS AND EVERY TIME I USE MY CAR I FEAR SOMETHING MIGHT HAPPEN. ACCORDING TO THE LETTER SENT. WE WERE SUPPOSE TO GET ANOT...

Nov 15, 2012 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V373000 (SUSPENSION:REAR). THE REMEDY PART WAS ON A MASSIVE BACK ORDER FOR AN UNREASONABLE LENGTH OF TIME. THE CONTACT WAS DISPLEASED TO KNOW IT HAD BEEN OVER THREE MONTHS SINCE ...

Nov 15, 2012 Suspension

I RECEIVED A SAFETY NOTICE ABOUT MY CAR LIKE 2 MONTHS AGO. AND I STILL HAVENT RECEIVED THE OTHER LETTER SAYING THE PART WAS READY SO I CAN GET MY CAR FIXED. I TRAVEL ALOT WITH MY KIDS AND EVERY TIME I USE MY CAR I FEAR SOMETHING MIGHT HAPPEN. ACCORDING TO THE LETTER SENT. WE WERE SUPPOSE TO GET ANOT...

Nov 15, 2012 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V373000 (SUSPENSION:REAR). THE REMEDY PART WAS ON A MASSIVE BACK ORDER FOR AN UNREASONABLE LENGTH OF TIME. THE CONTACT WAS DISPLEASED TO KNOW IT HAD BEEN OVER THREE MONTHS SINCE ...

Nov 13, 2012 Wheels 12,000 mi

ONE WHEEL STUD ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WAS BROKEN. APPARENTLY IT WAS MADE OF POOR STEEL MATERIAL. I CHECKED INTERNET AND FOUND THIS PROBLEM WAS ALSO REPORTED BY MANY OTHERS. TO OUR DISAPPOINTMENT, SO THE MANUFACTURE AND DEALERS ARE STILL NOT ACCEPTING THE CAUSATION. I AM THINKING BOYCOTT TOYOTA ...

Nov 13, 2012 Wheels 12,000 mi

ONE WHEEL STUD ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WAS BROKEN. APPARENTLY IT WAS MADE OF POOR STEEL MATERIAL. I CHECKED INTERNET AND FOUND THIS PROBLEM WAS ALSO REPORTED BY MANY OTHERS. TO OUR DISAPPOINTMENT, SO THE MANUFACTURE AND DEALERS ARE STILL NOT ACCEPTING THE CAUSATION. I AM THINKING BOYCOTT TOYOTA ...

Nov 8, 2012 Suspension 46,666 mi

FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED. *TR

Nov 8, 2012 Suspension 46,666 mi

FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED. *TR

Oct 9, 2012 Engine 3,806 mi

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...

Oct 9, 2012 Power Train Crash 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLOPE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD INTO A FENCE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Oct 9, 2012 Engine 3,806 mi

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...

Oct 9, 2012 Power Train Crash 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLOPE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD INTO A FENCE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Oct 4, 2012 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION: REAR). THE CONTACT WAS DISSATISFIED WITH THE REMEDY. THE RECALL REMEDY STATES THE TIE ROD NUT WOULD BE INSPECTED FOR LOOSENESS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE IF AT THE TIM...

Oct 4, 2012 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION: REAR). THE CONTACT WAS DISSATISFIED WITH THE REMEDY. THE RECALL REMEDY STATES THE TIE ROD NUT WOULD BE INSPECTED FOR LOOSENESS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE IF AT THE TIM...

Aug 7, 2012 Wheels 28,458 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE ...

Aug 7, 2012 Suspension 28,458 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE ...

Aug 7, 2012 Wheels 28,458 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE ...

Aug 7, 2012 Suspension 28,458 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE ...

Jun 14, 2012 Wheels 48,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ROTATING THE TIRES, SHE NOTICED THAT ALL FOUR OF RIMS WERE CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 07/02/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED ...

Jun 14, 2012 Wheels 48,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ROTATING THE TIRES, SHE NOTICED THAT ALL FOUR OF RIMS WERE CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 07/02/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED ...

May 29, 2012 Steering 4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL HAD BECOME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE THE POWER STEERING RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTIONALITY. THE FAILURE RECURRED INT...

May 29, 2012 Steering 4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL HAD BECOME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE THE POWER STEERING RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTIONALITY. THE FAILURE RECURRED INT...

May 17, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT...

May 17, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT...

Mar 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 6,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO A HANDICAP SIGN. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT NO FAILURES HAD OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Mar 19, 2012 Electrical System Crash 6,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO A HANDICAP SIGN. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT NO FAILURES HAD OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Mar 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 6,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO A HANDICAP SIGN. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT NO FAILURES HAD OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Mar 19, 2012 Electrical System Crash 6,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO A HANDICAP SIGN. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT NO FAILURES HAD OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Mar 16, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM RE COPY OF LETTER ADDRESSED TO MR JAMES LENTZ, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, REGARDING SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH THE 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4 *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THERE WAS SNOW ON THE STREET WITH SLIPPER ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ABS ENGAGE...

Mar 16, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM RE COPY OF LETTER ADDRESSED TO MR JAMES LENTZ, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, REGARDING SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH THE 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4 *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THERE WAS SNOW ON THE STREET WITH SLIPPER ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ABS ENGAGE...

Feb 6, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 15,444 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V113000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT DETERMINE IF THE FLOOR MATS IN THE VEHICLE WERE ALL-WEATHER FLOOR M...

Feb 6, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 15,444 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V113000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT DETERMINE IF THE FLOOR MATS IN THE VEHICLE WERE ALL-WEATHER FLOOR M...

Jan 18, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 14,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV. THE CONTACT ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT ACTIVATION OR WARNING. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,500 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS...

Jan 18, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 14,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV. THE CONTACT ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT ACTIVATION OR WARNING. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,500 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS...

Jan 11, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT WHEN THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED TO 5000 ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF IMMEDIATELY. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF, THE C...

Jan 11, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT WHEN THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED TO 5000 ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF IMMEDIATELY. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF, THE C...

Jan 5, 2012 Wheels 8,000 mi

THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE WHEEL STUDS THAT APPEARS TO BE QUITE COMMON ON RAV4'S OF SEVERAL YEARS. THE WHEEL STUDS BREAK QUITE OFTEN AND THE TOYOTA AND THE TOYOTA DEALERS BLAME IT ON THE TORQUE OF THE LUG NUTS. THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT THE CASE SINCE I'VE HAD TWO BREAK OFF SINCE I PURCHASED THE CARD N...

Jan 5, 2012 Wheels 8,000 mi

THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE WHEEL STUDS THAT APPEARS TO BE QUITE COMMON ON RAV4'S OF SEVERAL YEARS. THE WHEEL STUDS BREAK QUITE OFTEN AND THE TOYOTA AND THE TOYOTA DEALERS BLAME IT ON THE TORQUE OF THE LUG NUTS. THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT THE CASE SINCE I'VE HAD TWO BREAK OFF SINCE I PURCHASED THE CARD N...

Jan 2, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,647 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE, EITHER WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED OR THE LEVER PULLED. IT HAS ACCELERATED AT LEAST TWICE WHILE APPROACHING SLOWED TRAFFIC, AHEAD. *TR

Jan 2, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 8,647 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE, EITHER WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED OR THE LEVER PULLED. IT HAS ACCELERATED AT LEAST TWICE WHILE APPROACHING SLOWED TRAFFIC, AHEAD. *TR

Jan 2, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,647 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE, EITHER WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED OR THE LEVER PULLED. IT HAS ACCELERATED AT LEAST TWICE WHILE APPROACHING SLOWED TRAFFIC, AHEAD. *TR

Jan 2, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 8,647 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE, EITHER WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED OR THE LEVER PULLED. IT HAS ACCELERATED AT LEAST TWICE WHILE APPROACHING SLOWED TRAFFIC, AHEAD. *TR

Jan 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT AT ABOUT 4:00 PM WITH MY FOOT FULLY ON THE BRAKE. WHILE WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE, THE CAR WENT INTO A HIGH IDLE. I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL FIRMLY, BUT THE CAR WAS LURCHING, TRYING TO ACCELERATE. I PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND IT MADE A HORRIBLE NOISE. IT STAYED IN...

Jan 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT AT ABOUT 4:00 PM WITH MY FOOT FULLY ON THE BRAKE. WHILE WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE, THE CAR WENT INTO A HIGH IDLE. I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL FIRMLY, BUT THE CAR WAS LURCHING, TRYING TO ACCELERATE. I PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND IT MADE A HORRIBLE NOISE. IT STAYED IN...

Dec 28, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,200 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 18:30 ON DECEMBER 27, 2011, I EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION EVENT IN MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. I WAS STOPPING FOR A RED LIGHT ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IN SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA AT THE CORNER OF FIRST STREET WHEN I NOTICED IT WAS DIFFICULT TO APPLY THE BRAKE, AND THE CAR DID NOT ...

Dec 28, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 35,200 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 18:30 ON DECEMBER 27, 2011, I EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION EVENT IN MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. I WAS STOPPING FOR A RED LIGHT ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IN SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA AT THE CORNER OF FIRST STREET WHEN I NOTICED IT WAS DIFFICULT TO APPLY THE BRAKE, AND THE CAR DID NOT ...

Dec 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,200 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 18:30 ON DECEMBER 27, 2011, I EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION EVENT IN MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. I WAS STOPPING FOR A RED LIGHT ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IN SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA AT THE CORNER OF FIRST STREET WHEN I NOTICED IT WAS DIFFICULT TO APPLY THE BRAKE, AND THE CAR DID NOT ...

Dec 28, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,200 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 18:30 ON DECEMBER 27, 2011, I EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION EVENT IN MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. I WAS STOPPING FOR A RED LIGHT ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IN SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA AT THE CORNER OF FIRST STREET WHEN I NOTICED IT WAS DIFFICULT TO APPLY THE BRAKE, AND THE CAR DID NOT ...

Dec 28, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 35,200 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 18:30 ON DECEMBER 27, 2011, I EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION EVENT IN MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. I WAS STOPPING FOR A RED LIGHT ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IN SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA AT THE CORNER OF FIRST STREET WHEN I NOTICED IT WAS DIFFICULT TO APPLY THE BRAKE, AND THE CAR DID NOT ...

Dec 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,200 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 18:30 ON DECEMBER 27, 2011, I EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION EVENT IN MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. I WAS STOPPING FOR A RED LIGHT ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IN SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA AT THE CORNER OF FIRST STREET WHEN I NOTICED IT WAS DIFFICULT TO APPLY THE BRAKE, AND THE CAR DID NOT ...

Dec 5, 2011 Power Train 18,200 mi

WITH THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE REVED IMMEDIATELY TO AROUND 6000 RPM WHEN STARTED. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE WITHOUT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK, GOT OUT OF THE CAR, AND VISUALLY CHECKED THE FLOORMAT. IT WAS NOT TOUCHING THE THROTTLE PEDAL AND THE THROTTLE PEDAL DID NOT APP...

Dec 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,200 mi

WITH THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE REVED IMMEDIATELY TO AROUND 6000 RPM WHEN STARTED. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE WITHOUT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK, GOT OUT OF THE CAR, AND VISUALLY CHECKED THE FLOORMAT. IT WAS NOT TOUCHING THE THROTTLE PEDAL AND THE THROTTLE PEDAL DID NOT APP...

Dec 5, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 18,200 mi

WITH THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE REVED IMMEDIATELY TO AROUND 6000 RPM WHEN STARTED. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE WITHOUT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK, GOT OUT OF THE CAR, AND VISUALLY CHECKED THE FLOORMAT. IT WAS NOT TOUCHING THE THROTTLE PEDAL AND THE THROTTLE PEDAL DID NOT APP...

Dec 5, 2011 Power Train 18,200 mi

WITH THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE REVED IMMEDIATELY TO AROUND 6000 RPM WHEN STARTED. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE WITHOUT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK, GOT OUT OF THE CAR, AND VISUALLY CHECKED THE FLOORMAT. IT WAS NOT TOUCHING THE THROTTLE PEDAL AND THE THROTTLE PEDAL DID NOT APP...

Dec 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,200 mi

WITH THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE REVED IMMEDIATELY TO AROUND 6000 RPM WHEN STARTED. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE WITHOUT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK, GOT OUT OF THE CAR, AND VISUALLY CHECKED THE FLOORMAT. IT WAS NOT TOUCHING THE THROTTLE PEDAL AND THE THROTTLE PEDAL DID NOT APP...

Dec 5, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 18,200 mi

WITH THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE REVED IMMEDIATELY TO AROUND 6000 RPM WHEN STARTED. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE WITHOUT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK, GOT OUT OF THE CAR, AND VISUALLY CHECKED THE FLOORMAT. IT WAS NOT TOUCHING THE THROTTLE PEDAL AND THE THROTTLE PEDAL DID NOT APP...

Nov 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL WOULD DEPRESS INTO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PEDAL WAS SO LOW THAT HE WAS ABLE TO SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHIC...

Nov 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL WOULD DEPRESS INTO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PEDAL WAS SO LOW THAT HE WAS ABLE TO SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHIC...

Nov 12, 2011 Wheels 8,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER DEALER MAINTENANCE, THREE LUG BOLTS BROKE OFF WHILE TORQUING THE LUG NUTS TO 80 FOOT POUNDS. THE LUG BOLTS APPEAR TO MADE FROM A LOW GRADE OF STEEL. THE DEALER WAS GOOD ENOUGH TO REPLACE BROKEN BOLTS, BUT REFUSED TO REPLACE ALL THE LUG BOLTS. I MAINTAIN THAT ALL MY LUG BOLTS COULD B...

Nov 12, 2011 Wheels 8,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER DEALER MAINTENANCE, THREE LUG BOLTS BROKE OFF WHILE TORQUING THE LUG NUTS TO 80 FOOT POUNDS. THE LUG BOLTS APPEAR TO MADE FROM A LOW GRADE OF STEEL. THE DEALER WAS GOOD ENOUGH TO REPLACE BROKEN BOLTS, BUT REFUSED TO REPLACE ALL THE LUG BOLTS. I MAINTAIN THAT ALL MY LUG BOLTS COULD B...

Sep 20, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 26,000 mi

ON A PUBLIC MAIN STREET TRAVELING 35-45 MPH, STARTED TO BRAKE TO STOP FOR A LIGHT CHANGING FROM YELLOW TO RED. AS THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV TO 5000 RPM. THE BRAKES WERE HOLDING BACK THE CAR, BUT THE ACCELERATION WAS PERSISTENT. THE CAR BARELY STOPPED BEFORE ENTERING THE INTER...

Sep 20, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 26,000 mi

ON A PUBLIC MAIN STREET TRAVELING 35-45 MPH, STARTED TO BRAKE TO STOP FOR A LIGHT CHANGING FROM YELLOW TO RED. AS THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV TO 5000 RPM. THE BRAKES WERE HOLDING BACK THE CAR, BUT THE ACCELERATION WAS PERSISTENT. THE CAR BARELY STOPPED BEFORE ENTERING THE INTER...

Sep 20, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 26,000 mi

ON A PUBLIC MAIN STREET TRAVELING 35-45 MPH, STARTED TO BRAKE TO STOP FOR A LIGHT CHANGING FROM YELLOW TO RED. AS THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV TO 5000 RPM. THE BRAKES WERE HOLDING BACK THE CAR, BUT THE ACCELERATION WAS PERSISTENT. THE CAR BARELY STOPPED BEFORE ENTERING THE INTER...

Sep 20, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 26,000 mi

ON A PUBLIC MAIN STREET TRAVELING 35-45 MPH, STARTED TO BRAKE TO STOP FOR A LIGHT CHANGING FROM YELLOW TO RED. AS THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV TO 5000 RPM. THE BRAKES WERE HOLDING BACK THE CAR, BUT THE ACCELERATION WAS PERSISTENT. THE CAR BARELY STOPPED BEFORE ENTERING THE INTER...

Sep 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 19,398 mi

AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP FROM 45 MPH, THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE AT THE SAME SPEED. I INCREASED PRESSURE ON THE THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN. FINALLY, AFTER ABOUT THREE SECONDS, THE CAR SEEMED TO DOWNSHIFT, AND THE BRAKES ENGAGED. I ENDED UP HALFWAY THROUGH THE INTERSECTIO...

Sep 18, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,398 mi

AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP FROM 45 MPH, THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE AT THE SAME SPEED. I INCREASED PRESSURE ON THE THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN. FINALLY, AFTER ABOUT THREE SECONDS, THE CAR SEEMED TO DOWNSHIFT, AND THE BRAKES ENGAGED. I ENDED UP HALFWAY THROUGH THE INTERSECTIO...

Sep 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 19,398 mi

AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP FROM 45 MPH, THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE AT THE SAME SPEED. I INCREASED PRESSURE ON THE THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN. FINALLY, AFTER ABOUT THREE SECONDS, THE CAR SEEMED TO DOWNSHIFT, AND THE BRAKES ENGAGED. I ENDED UP HALFWAY THROUGH THE INTERSECTIO...

Sep 18, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,398 mi

AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP FROM 45 MPH, THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE AT THE SAME SPEED. I INCREASED PRESSURE ON THE THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN. FINALLY, AFTER ABOUT THREE SECONDS, THE CAR SEEMED TO DOWNSHIFT, AND THE BRAKES ENGAGED. I ENDED UP HALFWAY THROUGH THE INTERSECTIO...

Aug 30, 2011 Structure 30,000 mi

I WAS AT A REST STOP AND IN THE PROCESS OF UNLOADING FROM THE BACK OF A TOYOTA RAV4 2010 MODEL. THE BACK DOOR WAS FULLY OPEN. WITH A VERY LIGHT WIND, THE DOOR CLOSED AND I HAD MY HAND ON THE UPPER LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND I WAS LOOKING THE OTHER WAY. THE DOOR CAUGHT MY HAND IN THE DOOR. I HA...

Aug 30, 2011 Structure 30,000 mi

I WAS AT A REST STOP AND IN THE PROCESS OF UNLOADING FROM THE BACK OF A TOYOTA RAV4 2010 MODEL. THE BACK DOOR WAS FULLY OPEN. WITH A VERY LIGHT WIND, THE DOOR CLOSED AND I HAD MY HAND ON THE UPPER LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND I WAS LOOKING THE OTHER WAY. THE DOOR CAUGHT MY HAND IN THE DOOR. I HA...

Aug 11, 2011 Seats 41,000 mi

THE FRONT HEADRESTS ON THIS VEHICLE, BOTH PASSENGER-SIDE AND DRIVER-SIDE, ARE SITUATED MUCH TOO FAR FORWARD. THE HEADREST PUSHES ON THE MIDDLE OF ONE'S HEAD, CAUSING A CHIN-FORWARD / HEAD-FORWARD POSTURE, WHICH IS UNNATURAL AND ERGONOMICALLY INCORRECT. THERE ARE NUMEROUS FORUMS AND MESSAGE BOARDS ...

Aug 11, 2011 Seats 41,000 mi

THE FRONT HEADRESTS ON THIS VEHICLE, BOTH PASSENGER-SIDE AND DRIVER-SIDE, ARE SITUATED MUCH TOO FAR FORWARD. THE HEADREST PUSHES ON THE MIDDLE OF ONE'S HEAD, CAUSING A CHIN-FORWARD / HEAD-FORWARD POSTURE, WHICH IS UNNATURAL AND ERGONOMICALLY INCORRECT. THERE ARE NUMEROUS FORUMS AND MESSAGE BOARDS ...

Aug 4, 2011 Power Train 6,869 mi

ON AUGUST 3, 2011 EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. I STOPPED FOR FUEL. I THEN STARTED THE ENGINE AND SHIFTED INTO DRIVE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THE ENGINE BEGAN RACING AND MAKING LOUD STRANGE NOISES. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING IN MY HANDS. I IMMEDIATELY SHIFTED BACK INTO PARK AND TURNED THE ENGINE O...

Aug 4, 2011 Power Train 6,869 mi

ON AUGUST 3, 2011 EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. I STOPPED FOR FUEL. I THEN STARTED THE ENGINE AND SHIFTED INTO DRIVE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THE ENGINE BEGAN RACING AND MAKING LOUD STRANGE NOISES. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING IN MY HANDS. I IMMEDIATELY SHIFTED BACK INTO PARK AND TURNED THE ENGINE O...

Jul 23, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 12,000 mi

GASOLINE TANK LEAKING. *TR

Jul 23, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 12,000 mi

GASOLINE TANK LEAKING. *TR

Jul 14, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 6,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED FIRMLY AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV FOR APPROXIMATELY EIGHT SECONDS. THE CONTACT DROVE HOME WITH CAUTION AT AN EXTREMELY LOW SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS THE...

Jul 14, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 6,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED FIRMLY AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV FOR APPROXIMATELY EIGHT SECONDS. THE CONTACT DROVE HOME WITH CAUTION AT AN EXTREMELY LOW SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS THE...

Jun 1, 2011 Power Train 13,800 mi

I LEASED A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 IN MARCH 2010. THE CROSSOVER HAS BEEN OKAY. ONE PROBLEM BEING WHEN I AM ON AN INCLINE, SAY AT A STOP LIGHT AND TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND APPLY THE GAS THE RAV4 ROLLS BACK LIKE ITS A STANDARD. I HAVE ASKED SEVERAL TIMES WHEN I HAVE BROUGHT THE RAV4 IN FOR SERVICE. THE...

Jun 1, 2011 Power Train 13,800 mi

I LEASED A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 IN MARCH 2010. THE CROSSOVER HAS BEEN OKAY. ONE PROBLEM BEING WHEN I AM ON AN INCLINE, SAY AT A STOP LIGHT AND TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND APPLY THE GAS THE RAV4 ROLLS BACK LIKE ITS A STANDARD. I HAVE ASKED SEVERAL TIMES WHEN I HAVE BROUGHT THE RAV4 IN FOR SERVICE. THE...

May 16, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 5,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING OVER A CURB AND CAME TO A STOP WHEN IT CRASHED INTO A SIGN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V017000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ACCELERATOR PEDAL ...

May 16, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 5,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING OVER A CURB AND CAME TO A STOP WHEN IT CRASHED INTO A SIGN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V017000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ACCELERATOR PEDAL ...

Apr 16, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 10,000 mi

WITH A TOTALLY DEAD BATTERY YOU CANNOT UNLOCK THE REAR DOOR WITH THE REMOTE ENTRY, AND THERE IS NO KEY IN THE DOOR TO ALLOW YOU TO UNLOCK THE REAR HATCH DOOR, WHERE YOUR JUMPER CABLES WOULD BE STORED. THUS YOUR JUMPER CABLES ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR YOUR USE, UNLESS YOU CLIMB OVER THE REAR SEATS AND ...

Apr 16, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 10,000 mi

WITH A TOTALLY DEAD BATTERY YOU CANNOT UNLOCK THE REAR DOOR WITH THE REMOTE ENTRY, AND THERE IS NO KEY IN THE DOOR TO ALLOW YOU TO UNLOCK THE REAR HATCH DOOR, WHERE YOUR JUMPER CABLES WOULD BE STORED. THUS YOUR JUMPER CABLES ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR YOUR USE, UNLESS YOU CLIMB OVER THE REAR SEATS AND ...

Mar 17, 2011 Power Train 6,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHEN HE REMOVED HIS FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL IN THE DRIVE POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RESPONDED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE...

Mar 17, 2011 Power Train 6,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHEN HE REMOVED HIS FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL IN THE DRIVE POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RESPONDED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE...

Mar 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN COMPLAINT OF THE PEDAL LOCATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS WERE DESIGNED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER WHICH CAUSED HIS FOOT TO BECOME TRAPPED UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE BRAKE PEDAL SHOULD BE REDESIGNED TO ALLOW FOR MOR...

Mar 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN COMPLAINT OF THE PEDAL LOCATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS WERE DESIGNED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER WHICH CAUSED HIS FOOT TO BECOME TRAPPED UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE BRAKE PEDAL SHOULD BE REDESIGNED TO ALLOW FOR MOR...

Mar 7, 2011 Tires 2,500 mi

2010 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED EDITION. THE LOW PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON IN THE DASHBOARD WHEN ALL FOUR TIRES ARE PROPERLY INFLATED. TRI COUNTY TOYOTA BLAMED IT ON THE TIRE PRESSURE IN THE SPARE. THIS PROBLEM IS RECURRING AND CAUSES ONE TO SECOND GUESS THEIR TIRES. THEY DO NOT HAVE A SOLUTION TO FIX THIS P...

Mar 7, 2011 Tires 2,500 mi

2010 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED EDITION. THE LOW PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON IN THE DASHBOARD WHEN ALL FOUR TIRES ARE PROPERLY INFLATED. TRI COUNTY TOYOTA BLAMED IT ON THE TIRE PRESSURE IN THE SPARE. THIS PROBLEM IS RECURRING AND CAUSES ONE TO SECOND GUESS THEIR TIRES. THEY DO NOT HAVE A SOLUTION TO FIX THIS P...

Mar 3, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 12,200 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, SO WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER. GASOLINE HAD ENTERED THE GAS TANK VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM AND HAD RUINED IT. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THIS WAS DUE TO A DESIGN ISSUE AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING A NEW, REDESIGNED GAS TANK AND VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM. WHAT WAS TR...

Mar 3, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 12,200 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, SO WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER. GASOLINE HAD ENTERED THE GAS TANK VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM AND HAD RUINED IT. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THIS WAS DUE TO A DESIGN ISSUE AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING A NEW, REDESIGNED GAS TANK AND VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM. WHAT WAS TR...

Feb 9, 2011 Unknown Or Other 5,508 mi

ACCELERATED PROBLEM: I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM HAVING MAINTANCE WORK COMPLETED ON CAR. MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS THAT TOYOTA HAD DONE SOME THING THAT CREATED THIS PROBLEM. I WAS COASTING AND BRAKING COMING UP TO STOP LIGHT, WHICH WAS RED, I WAS GOING ABOUT 1-2 MILES PER HOUR, WHEN RPM'S WENT VERY HIGH...

Feb 9, 2011 Unknown Or Other 5,508 mi

ACCELERATED PROBLEM: I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM HAVING MAINTANCE WORK COMPLETED ON CAR. MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS THAT TOYOTA HAD DONE SOME THING THAT CREATED THIS PROBLEM. I WAS COASTING AND BRAKING COMING UP TO STOP LIGHT, WHICH WAS RED, I WAS GOING ABOUT 1-2 MILES PER HOUR, WHEN RPM'S WENT VERY HIGH...

Jan 31, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 4,300 mi

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 LOU...

Jan 31, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 4,300 mi

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 LOU...

Jan 30, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 12,197 mi

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 ...

Jan 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 12,197 mi

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 ...

Jan 30, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 12,197 mi

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 ...

Jan 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 12,197 mi

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 ...

Jan 27, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 6,598 mi

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 ...

Jan 27, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 6,598 mi

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 ...

Jan 12, 2011 Trailer Hitches

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PURCHASING A VEHICLE THAT CAME EQUIPPED WITH A TOW PACKAGE, HE DECIDED TO HAVE THE TRAILER HITCH ATTACHED AT THE DEALER. PRIOR TO HAVING THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS AND SWITCH MODULE INSTALLED, THE CORPORATE OFFICE ADVISED HIS DEALER...

Jan 12, 2011 Trailer Hitches

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PURCHASING A VEHICLE THAT CAME EQUIPPED WITH A TOW PACKAGE, HE DECIDED TO HAVE THE TRAILER HITCH ATTACHED AT THE DEALER. PRIOR TO HAVING THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS AND SWITCH MODULE INSTALLED, THE CORPORATE OFFICE ADVISED HIS DEALER...

Jan 10, 2011 Wheels 16,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. WHILE UNSCREWING THE LUGS, FOUR OF THE FIVE STUDS ON THE WHEEL FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE STUDS COULD BE R...

Jan 10, 2011 Wheels 16,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. WHILE UNSCREWING THE LUGS, FOUR OF THE FIVE STUDS ON THE WHEEL FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE STUDS COULD BE R...

Jan 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 9,400 mi

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 B...

Jan 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 1 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA RAV 4 2010. SEVERAL TIMES WHEN I HAVE COME TO A STOP AND THEN SHIFTED INTO PARK, THE CAR STARTS TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN AS IF IT WERE RACING TOP SPEED.I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES. I TRIED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL . THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE SNOW BANK IN FRONT OF ME AS I...

Jan 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 9,400 mi

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 B...

Jan 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 1 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA RAV 4 2010. SEVERAL TIMES WHEN I HAVE COME TO A STOP AND THEN SHIFTED INTO PARK, THE CAR STARTS TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN AS IF IT WERE RACING TOP SPEED.I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES. I TRIED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL . THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE SNOW BANK IN FRONT OF ME AS I...

Dec 22, 2010 Unknown Or Other 10,500 mi

THE 2010 RAV4 ROLLS BACKWARDS WHILE IN DRIVE. I FIRST NOTICED THIS WHILE STOPPED A RED LIGHT IN TRAFFIC. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND THE CAR PROCEEDED TO ROLL BACKWARDS AND DID NOT STOP UNTIL I APPLIED BRAKE PRESSURE. I'VE ALSO EXPERIENCED THIS WHILE STOPPED TO REMOVE MY MAIL FROM MY MAIL BOX A...

Dec 22, 2010 Unknown Or Other 10,500 mi

THE 2010 RAV4 ROLLS BACKWARDS WHILE IN DRIVE. I FIRST NOTICED THIS WHILE STOPPED A RED LIGHT IN TRAFFIC. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND THE CAR PROCEEDED TO ROLL BACKWARDS AND DID NOT STOP UNTIL I APPLIED BRAKE PRESSURE. I'VE ALSO EXPERIENCED THIS WHILE STOPPED TO REMOVE MY MAIL FROM MY MAIL BOX A...

Dec 19, 2010 Air Bags 5,000 mi

DATE: 12/19/2010 FROM: [XXX] RE: 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4 LEASE/ AIR BAG SAFETY CONCERN I RECENTLY LEASED A RAV4 FROM YOUR DEALERSHIP. I TRADED A 2007 PRUIS AND HAVE OWNED NUMEROUS TOYOTAS. MY REASON FOR LEASING THE RAV 4 WAS TO MAKE LIFE EASIER AND SAFER FOR MY SPOUSE WHO IS UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT...

Dec 19, 2010 Air Bags 5,000 mi

DATE: 12/19/2010 FROM: [XXX] RE: 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4 LEASE/ AIR BAG SAFETY CONCERN I RECENTLY LEASED A RAV4 FROM YOUR DEALERSHIP. I TRADED A 2007 PRUIS AND HAVE OWNED NUMEROUS TOYOTAS. MY REASON FOR LEASING THE RAV 4 WAS TO MAKE LIFE EASIER AND SAFER FOR MY SPOUSE WHO IS UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT...

Dec 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 8,000 mi

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 DA...

Dec 16, 2010 Power Train 8,500 mi

2010 RAV 4 ACCELERATOR STUCK GOING INTO REVERSE WITH THE RIGHT FOOT SECURELY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. PLACED CAR IN PARK AND THE CAR HIT RED LINE 7000RPM. LOOKING AT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THERE IS NOTHING TOUCHING THE PEDAL. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM IS TO SHUT ENGINE OFF. STUCK...

Dec 16, 2010 Electrical System 8,500 mi

2010 RAV 4 ACCELERATOR STUCK GOING INTO REVERSE WITH THE RIGHT FOOT SECURELY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. PLACED CAR IN PARK AND THE CAR HIT RED LINE 7000RPM. LOOKING AT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THERE IS NOTHING TOUCHING THE PEDAL. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM IS TO SHUT ENGINE OFF. STUCK...

Dec 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 8,000 mi

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 DA...

Dec 16, 2010 Power Train 8,500 mi

2010 RAV 4 ACCELERATOR STUCK GOING INTO REVERSE WITH THE RIGHT FOOT SECURELY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. PLACED CAR IN PARK AND THE CAR HIT RED LINE 7000RPM. LOOKING AT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THERE IS NOTHING TOUCHING THE PEDAL. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM IS TO SHUT ENGINE OFF. STUCK...

Dec 16, 2010 Electrical System 8,500 mi

2010 RAV 4 ACCELERATOR STUCK GOING INTO REVERSE WITH THE RIGHT FOOT SECURELY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. PLACED CAR IN PARK AND THE CAR HIT RED LINE 7000RPM. LOOKING AT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THERE IS NOTHING TOUCHING THE PEDAL. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM IS TO SHUT ENGINE OFF. STUCK...

Dec 15, 2010 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 IGNIT...

Dec 15, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 27,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE GASOLINE TANK STARTED LEAKING AND THE GASOLINE ODOR WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE TECHNICIANS...

Dec 15, 2010 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 IGNIT...

Dec 15, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 27,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE GASOLINE TANK STARTED LEAKING AND THE GASOLINE ODOR WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE TECHNICIANS...

Dec 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 8,000 mi

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...

Dec 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 8,000 mi

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...

Dec 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 8,000 mi

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...

Dec 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 8,000 mi

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...

Dec 1, 2010 Air Bags 9,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS PASSENGER WEIGHS 78 POUNDS AND WHENEVER SHE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE PERSON SITTING IN THE FRONT SEAT SHOULD BE 80 POUNDS OR MORE BEFORE TH...

Dec 1, 2010 Air Bags 9,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS PASSENGER WEIGHS 78 POUNDS AND WHENEVER SHE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE PERSON SITTING IN THE FRONT SEAT SHOULD BE 80 POUNDS OR MORE BEFORE TH...

Nov 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY ON TWELVE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FIVE TIMES BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE LATEST OCCURRENCE RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE JUMPING THE CURB AND HITTING A TREE. T...

Nov 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY ON TWELVE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FIVE TIMES BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE LATEST OCCURRENCE RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE JUMPING THE CURB AND HITTING A TREE. T...

Nov 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 8,000 mi

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 A...

Nov 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 20,808 mi

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 BEHAVI...

Nov 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 8,000 mi

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 A...

Nov 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 20,808 mi

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 BEHAVI...

Nov 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 8,000 mi

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 CAUS...

Nov 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 8,000 mi

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 CAUS...

Nov 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 900 mi

MY NEW 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 MAKES SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE REAR WHEEL WHILE I APPLY BRAKE AFTER A COLD START. THE NOISE GOES AWAY AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES COUPLE OF TIMES. *TR

Nov 10, 2010 Power Train 406 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY TOYOTA RAV 4 BUILD SEP/2010, COMPLIANCE OCT 2010 AT 20KM PER HOUR, AUTOMATIC, I WAS BEGINNING TO BRAKE GENTLY AND MOVE INTO NEUTRAL WHEN THE ENGINE REV UP AT 8000 RPM. I COMPLETED THE MANEUVER TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL (WITHIN MILLISECONDS OF THE PROBLEM HAPPENING) AND AFTER WATCHIN...

Nov 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 900 mi

MY NEW 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 MAKES SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE REAR WHEEL WHILE I APPLY BRAKE AFTER A COLD START. THE NOISE GOES AWAY AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES COUPLE OF TIMES. *TR

Nov 10, 2010 Power Train 406 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY TOYOTA RAV 4 BUILD SEP/2010, COMPLIANCE OCT 2010 AT 20KM PER HOUR, AUTOMATIC, I WAS BEGINNING TO BRAKE GENTLY AND MOVE INTO NEUTRAL WHEN THE ENGINE REV UP AT 8000 RPM. I COMPLETED THE MANEUVER TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL (WITHIN MILLISECONDS OF THE PROBLEM HAPPENING) AND AFTER WATCHIN...

Nov 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 19,994 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON CITY SIDE STREET, VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED, I ATTEMPTED TO DO THE SAME, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY. MY VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL AND RENTAL COMPANY REPLACED IT WITH AN IDENTICAL VEHICLE. SUBSEQUENT EXPERIMENTATION WITH SAID REPLACEMENT SHOWED WHAT I BELIEVE IS A WEAKNESS IN THE...

Nov 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 19,994 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON CITY SIDE STREET, VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED, I ATTEMPTED TO DO THE SAME, BUT UNSUCCESSFULLY. MY VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL AND RENTAL COMPANY REPLACED IT WITH AN IDENTICAL VEHICLE. SUBSEQUENT EXPERIMENTATION WITH SAID REPLACEMENT SHOWED WHAT I BELIEVE IS A WEAKNESS IN THE...

Oct 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,200 mi

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 ...

Oct 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,200 mi

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 ...

Oct 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 4,600 mi

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

Oct 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 4,600 mi

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

Oct 5, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 800 mi

VEHICLE WAS AT THE STOP SIGN FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS REARENDED BY A TRUCK. BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GO TOWARDS THE RAILROAD CROSSING WITH APPROACH OF THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN. THE DRIVER IN DESPERATION MADE A U-TURN STILL TRYING TO STOP THE V...

Oct 5, 2010 Power Train Crash 800 mi

VEHICLE WAS AT THE STOP SIGN FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS REARENDED BY A TRUCK. BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GO TOWARDS THE RAILROAD CROSSING WITH APPROACH OF THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN. THE DRIVER IN DESPERATION MADE A U-TURN STILL TRYING TO STOP THE V...

Oct 5, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 800 mi

VEHICLE WAS AT THE STOP SIGN FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS REARENDED BY A TRUCK. BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GO TOWARDS THE RAILROAD CROSSING WITH APPROACH OF THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN. THE DRIVER IN DESPERATION MADE A U-TURN STILL TRYING TO STOP THE V...

Oct 5, 2010 Power Train Crash 800 mi

VEHICLE WAS AT THE STOP SIGN FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS REARENDED BY A TRUCK. BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GO TOWARDS THE RAILROAD CROSSING WITH APPROACH OF THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN. THE DRIVER IN DESPERATION MADE A U-TURN STILL TRYING TO STOP THE V...

Sep 30, 2010 Visibility

I PURCHASED A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 JANUARY 2010. LIVING IN MAINE, WINTER DRIVING IS UNAVOIDABLE. MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO CLEAR THE WINDOW FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. UNFORTUNATELY, THE SNOW GETS TRAPPED BY THE MOUNTED SPARE TIRE AND STOPS T...

Sep 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FIVE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF HIS FOOT WAS POINTED TO THE RIGHT WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT WOULD TOUCH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHIC...

Sep 30, 2010 Visibility

I PURCHASED A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 JANUARY 2010. LIVING IN MAINE, WINTER DRIVING IS UNAVOIDABLE. MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO CLEAR THE WINDOW FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. UNFORTUNATELY, THE SNOW GETS TRAPPED BY THE MOUNTED SPARE TIRE AND STOPS T...

Sep 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FIVE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF HIS FOOT WAS POINTED TO THE RIGHT WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT WOULD TOUCH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHIC...

Sep 24, 2010 Power Train 7,500 mi

MY VEHICLE IS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4-V6 WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHILE COASTING OR MAINTAIN A LOW SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 5MPH, I PRESS THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE HESITATES ABOUT 3-5 SECONDS. DURING THE HESITATION, THE ENGINE REVS HIGH AND THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE. AT THE END OF THE HESITA...

Sep 24, 2010 Power Train 7,500 mi

MY VEHICLE IS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4-V6 WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHILE COASTING OR MAINTAIN A LOW SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 5MPH, I PRESS THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE HESITATES ABOUT 3-5 SECONDS. DURING THE HESITATION, THE ENGINE REVS HIGH AND THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE. AT THE END OF THE HESITA...

Sep 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 700 mi

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...

Sep 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 700 mi

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...

Sep 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 700 mi

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...

Sep 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 700 mi

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...

Sep 13, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 2,300 mi

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 RES...

Sep 13, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 2,300 mi

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 RES...

Sep 12, 2010 Power Train 39,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 TOYOTA RAV4 UP A MOUNTAIN DIRT ROAD IN WORLDS END STATE PARK IN SULLIVAN COUNTY PA. I WAS TRAVELING APPROX 15 MPH. I HIT THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN WHEN THE THROTTLE SUDDENLY WENT TO FULL ACCELERATION. I PRESSED HARD ON THE BRAKE, PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL, STOPPED THE VEHI...

Sep 12, 2010 Power Train 39,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 TOYOTA RAV4 UP A MOUNTAIN DIRT ROAD IN WORLDS END STATE PARK IN SULLIVAN COUNTY PA. I WAS TRAVELING APPROX 15 MPH. I HIT THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN WHEN THE THROTTLE SUDDENLY WENT TO FULL ACCELERATION. I PRESSED HARD ON THE BRAKE, PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL, STOPPED THE VEHI...

Sep 11, 2010 Power Train 148,603 mi

AFTER 148,603 MILES ON MY 2002 RAV4, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SHIFTING BACK & FORTH BETWEEN 1ST & 2ND GEAR WITH VIOLENT SHAKING. SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE ALSO CAUSED VIOLENT/LOUD CLUNKING. A SCANNER WAS USED TO RETRIEVE TROUBLE CODES WHICH YIELDED A P0755 CODE (SHIFT SOLENOID MALFUNCTION). UPON...

Sep 11, 2010 Power Train 148,603 mi

AFTER 148,603 MILES ON MY 2002 RAV4, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SHIFTING BACK & FORTH BETWEEN 1ST & 2ND GEAR WITH VIOLENT SHAKING. SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE ALSO CAUSED VIOLENT/LOUD CLUNKING. A SCANNER WAS USED TO RETRIEVE TROUBLE CODES WHICH YIELDED A P0755 CODE (SHIFT SOLENOID MALFUNCTION). UPON...

Sep 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,100 mi

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 ...

Sep 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 3,100 mi

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 ...

Sep 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,100 mi

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 ...

Sep 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 3,100 mi

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 ...

Sep 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 2,400 mi

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 ...

Sep 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 2,400 mi

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 ...

Aug 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 7,000 mi

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 T...

Aug 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 7,000 mi

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 T...

Aug 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 . WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS MINIMAL VIBRATION CAUSING THE BRAKES NOT TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT THEN SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL GEAR WHEN THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED. THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES W...

Aug 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 . WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS MINIMAL VIBRATION CAUSING THE BRAKES NOT TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT THEN SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL GEAR WHEN THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED. THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES W...

Jul 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA 2010 RAV4, BUT PRESUMED ALL NEW TOYOTA VEHICLES, ENCOURAGE RECIRCULATING TOXIC GASES IN A CLOSED VEHICLE. TOYOTA'S AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY PUTS THE AIR ON RECIRCULATE EVERY TIME THE CAR IS STARTED. REGARDLESS OF INSIDE / OUTDOOR TEMP; REGARDLESS OF HUMID OR DRY...

Jul 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,450 mi

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...

Jul 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA 2010 RAV4, BUT PRESUMED ALL NEW TOYOTA VEHICLES, ENCOURAGE RECIRCULATING TOXIC GASES IN A CLOSED VEHICLE. TOYOTA'S AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY PUTS THE AIR ON RECIRCULATE EVERY TIME THE CAR IS STARTED. REGARDLESS OF INSIDE / OUTDOOR TEMP; REGARDLESS OF HUMID OR DRY...

Jul 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,450 mi

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...

Jul 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 12,000 mi

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 A...

Jul 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 230 mi

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 ,201...

Jul 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 12,000 mi

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 A...

Jul 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 230 mi

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 ,201...

Jul 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 9,752 mi

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 SO...

Jul 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 9,752 mi

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 SO...

Jun 30, 2010 Power Train 900 mi

TOYOTA RAV4 BASE AWD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CAR SLOWED DOWN BUT KEPT MOVING FORWARD EVEN WITH THE BRAKE PRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL, AND THE ENGINE ALL OF SUDDEN REVVED UP TO A HIGH RPM AND MADE A LOUD ROAR EVEN THOUGH THE...

Jun 30, 2010 Power Train 900 mi

TOYOTA RAV4 BASE AWD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CAR SLOWED DOWN BUT KEPT MOVING FORWARD EVEN WITH THE BRAKE PRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL, AND THE ENGINE ALL OF SUDDEN REVVED UP TO A HIGH RPM AND MADE A LOUD ROAR EVEN THOUGH THE...

Jun 22, 2010 Tires 200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE VEHICLE HAS TOYO TIRES, MODEL NUMBER A20, AND LINE SIZE 225/65/R 17. THE CONTACT STATED THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT FOUND THE REAR PASSENGERS TIRE WAS FLAT AND THERE WAS A SCREW PUNCTURING THE TIRE. AFTER CHECKING THE REMA...

Jun 22, 2010 Tires 200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE VEHICLE HAS TOYO TIRES, MODEL NUMBER A20, AND LINE SIZE 225/65/R 17. THE CONTACT STATED THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT FOUND THE REAR PASSENGERS TIRE WAS FLAT AND THERE WAS A SCREW PUNCTURING THE TIRE. AFTER CHECKING THE REMA...

Jun 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 2,796 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC STOP WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING, CRASHING INTO A POLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL FRONT END DAMAGE. THE POLICE WERE CONTACTED ...

Jun 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 2,796 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC STOP WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING, CRASHING INTO A POLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL FRONT END DAMAGE. THE POLICE WERE CONTACTED ...

Jun 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 452 mi

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 A...

Jun 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 452 mi

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 A...

Jun 9, 2010 Unknown Or Other

2010 TOYOTA RAV4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HIS ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE RELATED TO UNINTENDED ACCELERATION*TGW NOTE: LETTER FROM SENATOR JACK REED BUT WAS NOT RECEIVED IN THE FORM OF A CONTROLLED CONGRESSIONAL *TGW THE CONSUMER DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY FAILURE. HE WOULD LIKE TO RETURN HIS V...

Jun 9, 2010 Unknown Or Other

2010 TOYOTA RAV4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HIS ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE RELATED TO UNINTENDED ACCELERATION*TGW NOTE: LETTER FROM SENATOR JACK REED BUT WAS NOT RECEIVED IN THE FORM OF A CONTROLLED CONGRESSIONAL *TGW THE CONSUMER DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY FAILURE. HE WOULD LIKE TO RETURN HIS V...

Jun 8, 2010 Power Train 2,300 mi

I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4, V6. AWD. SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES. EACH TIME I WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THAT THE CAUSE OF THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WAS THAT MY FOOT WAS OVERLAPPING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WAS ALSO DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATION PEDAL A...

Jun 8, 2010 Power Train 2,300 mi

I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4, V6. AWD. SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES. EACH TIME I WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THAT THE CAUSE OF THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WAS THAT MY FOOT WAS OVERLAPPING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WAS ALSO DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATION PEDAL A...

May 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 315 mi

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 ...

May 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE FOR A TRAFFIC STOP. THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE AND PROCEEDED THROUGH THE TRAFFIC STOP WHERE SHE CRASHED INTO THE CURB AND A LIGHT POLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WA...

May 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 800 mi

AUTO ACCIDENT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. THE BANJO BOLT WAS LOOSE ON THE RIGHT BRAKE CALIPER ON 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4 WITH 800 MILES. THE CAR COULD NOT STOP WHEN TRYING TO STOP ON FRONT OF STOP SIGN AS A RESULT THE CAR CROSSED THE STREET AND HIT THE CURB AND THE LIGHT POLE ACROSS THE STREET. *TR

May 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 315 mi

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 ...

May 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE FOR A TRAFFIC STOP. THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE AND PROCEEDED THROUGH THE TRAFFIC STOP WHERE SHE CRASHED INTO THE CURB AND A LIGHT POLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WA...

May 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 800 mi

AUTO ACCIDENT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. THE BANJO BOLT WAS LOOSE ON THE RIGHT BRAKE CALIPER ON 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4 WITH 800 MILES. THE CAR COULD NOT STOP WHEN TRYING TO STOP ON FRONT OF STOP SIGN AS A RESULT THE CAR CROSSED THE STREET AND HIT THE CURB AND THE LIGHT POLE ACROSS THE STREET. *TR

May 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 17,000 mi

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 VEHI...

May 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 17,000 mi

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 VEHI...

May 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 23,550 mi

AT STOP SIGN LOOKING TO MY LEFT BECAUSE I WAS GOING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. AS I PUT MY FOOT ON PEDAL TO MAKE THE RIGHT TURN IT TOOK OFF. THE SEAT BELT PRESS HARD AROUND MY NECK AND I HAD USE BOTH FOOT TRYING STOP THE CAR. MY NECK WAS SOAR AND MY KNEE WAS PAINING. I STAY AT THE GAS STATION ABOUT 30 MI...

May 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 23,550 mi

AT STOP SIGN LOOKING TO MY LEFT BECAUSE I WAS GOING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. AS I PUT MY FOOT ON PEDAL TO MAKE THE RIGHT TURN IT TOOK OFF. THE SEAT BELT PRESS HARD AROUND MY NECK AND I HAD USE BOTH FOOT TRYING STOP THE CAR. MY NECK WAS SOAR AND MY KNEE WAS PAINING. I STAY AT THE GAS STATION ABOUT 30 MI...

May 10, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 5,000 mi

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

May 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 5,000 mi

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

May 10, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 5,000 mi

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

May 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 5,000 mi

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

May 7, 2010 Unknown Or Other

LETTER FROM SENATOR LIEBERMAN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE EVENT DATA RECORDER IN HIS 2010 TOYOTA RAV-4 (DOT/I#2020-1101 *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE WOULD LIKE THE EVENT DATA RECORDER REMOVED FROM HIS VEHICLE.

May 7, 2010 Unknown Or Other

LETTER FROM SENATOR LIEBERMAN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE EVENT DATA RECORDER IN HIS 2010 TOYOTA RAV-4 (DOT/I#2020-1101 *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE WOULD LIKE THE EVENT DATA RECORDER REMOVED FROM HIS VEHICLE.

May 6, 2010 Power Train 20 mi

2 DAYS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF OUR 2010 RAV4 MY WIFE DISCOVERED WHEN STOPPED ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARD WHEN FOOT IS REMOVED FROM BRAKE, STEPPING ON THROTTLE TO CORRECT IT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD. SERVICE DEPT. SAID JUST USE TWO FEET TO DRIVE. *TR

May 6, 2010 Power Train 20 mi

2 DAYS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF OUR 2010 RAV4 MY WIFE DISCOVERED WHEN STOPPED ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARD WHEN FOOT IS REMOVED FROM BRAKE, STEPPING ON THROTTLE TO CORRECT IT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD. SERVICE DEPT. SAID JUST USE TWO FEET TO DRIVE. *TR

Apr 28, 2010 Air Bags 1,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING EAST ON I-10 WEST OF LAS CRUCES NM, WHEN THE CAR VEERED OFF THE HIGHWAY, WENT 300 YARDS, AND STOPPED. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR, AND THE DRIVER AIRBAG HAD A HOLE IN IT. *TR

Apr 28, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING EAST ON I-10 WEST OF LAS CRUCES NM, WHEN THE CAR VEERED OFF THE HIGHWAY, WENT 300 YARDS, AND STOPPED. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR, AND THE DRIVER AIRBAG HAD A HOLE IN IT. *TR

Apr 28, 2010 Air Bags 1,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING EAST ON I-10 WEST OF LAS CRUCES NM, WHEN THE CAR VEERED OFF THE HIGHWAY, WENT 300 YARDS, AND STOPPED. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR, AND THE DRIVER AIRBAG HAD A HOLE IN IT. *TR

Apr 28, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING EAST ON I-10 WEST OF LAS CRUCES NM, WHEN THE CAR VEERED OFF THE HIGHWAY, WENT 300 YARDS, AND STOPPED. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR, AND THE DRIVER AIRBAG HAD A HOLE IN IT. *TR

Apr 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 3,160 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH EXITING A RAMP TO MAKE A TURN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED WITH NO POWER RESPONSE. THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. IMMEDIATELY, BOTH FEET WERE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE P...

Apr 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 3,160 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH EXITING A RAMP TO MAKE A TURN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED WITH NO POWER RESPONSE. THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. IMMEDIATELY, BOTH FEET WERE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE P...

Apr 17, 2010 Electrical System

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INDICATED. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER MENTIONED, "EVIDENCE OF RODENT/SMALL ANIMAL HAS CHEWED WIRING HARNESS AT CONNECTOR COMPLETELY THROUGH." THE CAR WILL NEED WIRING HARNESS. *TR

Apr 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INDICATED. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER MENTIONED, "EVIDENCE OF RODENT/SMALL ANIMAL HAS CHEWED WIRING HARNESS AT CONNECTOR COMPLETELY THROUGH." THE CAR WILL NEED WIRING HARNESS. *TR

Apr 17, 2010 Electrical System

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INDICATED. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER MENTIONED, "EVIDENCE OF RODENT/SMALL ANIMAL HAS CHEWED WIRING HARNESS AT CONNECTOR COMPLETELY THROUGH." THE CAR WILL NEED WIRING HARNESS. *TR

Apr 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INDICATED. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER MENTIONED, "EVIDENCE OF RODENT/SMALL ANIMAL HAS CHEWED WIRING HARNESS AT CONNECTOR COMPLETELY THROUGH." THE CAR WILL NEED WIRING HARNESS. *TR

Apr 15, 2010 Unknown Or Other

2010 TOYOTA RAV4. CONSUMER REQUESTS MEDIATION. CONSUMER HAS NOT HAD A FAVORABLE RESPONSE FROM TOYOTA. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE HOURS BEFORE A RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED TO THE PUBLIC. THE CONSUMER STATED HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT BEING INFORMED OF MATERIAL INFORMATION THA...

Apr 15, 2010 Unknown Or Other

2010 TOYOTA RAV4. CONSUMER REQUESTS MEDIATION. CONSUMER HAS NOT HAD A FAVORABLE RESPONSE FROM TOYOTA. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE HOURS BEFORE A RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED TO THE PUBLIC. THE CONSUMER STATED HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT BEING INFORMED OF MATERIAL INFORMATION THA...

Apr 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. SHE STATED THAT HER FOOT BARELY TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE IF THE FAILURE OCCURRED BEFORE OR AFTER THE NHT...

Apr 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2010 TOYOTA RAV-4. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION TWICE.

Apr 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. SHE STATED THAT HER FOOT BARELY TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE IF THE FAILURE OCCURRED BEFORE OR AFTER THE NHT...

Apr 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2010 TOYOTA RAV-4. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION TWICE.

Apr 10, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 5,400 mi

ON THE DAY INDICATED BELOW WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 TO A STORE, I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE TO A LEFT TURN BUT IT FAILED TO DROP THE SPEED. THEN I REALIZED IT PROBABLY HAS THE PROBLEM PEOPLE CURRENTLY COMPLAIN. SO, I SWITCHED THE SHIFT TO NEUTRAL POSITION AND I HEARD THE ENGINE SU...

Apr 10, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 5,400 mi

ON THE DAY INDICATED BELOW WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 TO A STORE, I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE TO A LEFT TURN BUT IT FAILED TO DROP THE SPEED. THEN I REALIZED IT PROBABLY HAS THE PROBLEM PEOPLE CURRENTLY COMPLAIN. SO, I SWITCHED THE SHIFT TO NEUTRAL POSITION AND I HEARD THE ENGINE SU...

Apr 9, 2010 Power Train 30 mi

PURCHASED NEW TOYOTA RAV4 2010 4-CYLINDER MODEL IN FEBRUARY. WHEN AT A STOP ON MILD INCLINE (DRIVEWAY MADE OF WOODCHIPS...GOOD TRACTION), THE VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARDS WHEN FOOT IS OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL. DEALERSHIP INSISTED THIS IS NORMAL FOR THESE VEHICLES AND DEMONSTRATED THIS ANOMALY WITH ANOTHER RAV...

Apr 9, 2010 Power Train 30 mi

PURCHASED NEW TOYOTA RAV4 2010 4-CYLINDER MODEL IN FEBRUARY. WHEN AT A STOP ON MILD INCLINE (DRIVEWAY MADE OF WOODCHIPS...GOOD TRACTION), THE VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARDS WHEN FOOT IS OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL. DEALERSHIP INSISTED THIS IS NORMAL FOR THESE VEHICLES AND DEMONSTRATED THIS ANOMALY WITH ANOTHER RAV...

Apr 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 8,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WAITING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL HARDER TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE REPAIR FOR RECALL 10V017000 ...

Apr 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 8,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WAITING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL HARDER TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE REPAIR FOR RECALL 10V017000 ...

Apr 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 2,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE REVVED AND LUNGED FORWARD AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AFTER HE LEARNED OF RECALL 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL)....

Apr 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 2,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE REVVED AND LUNGED FORWARD AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AFTER HE LEARNED OF RECALL 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL)....

Apr 5, 2010 Unknown Or Other

S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE REMOVAL OF THE EVENT RECORDER IN OWNER'S 2010 TOYOTA RAV-4. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED TOYOTA RESPONDED TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE BY WRITING IN A LETTER THAT THE EVENT DATA RECORDER WAS TIED IN WITH THE AIR BAGS AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED. *JB

Apr 5, 2010 Unknown Or Other

S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE REMOVAL OF THE EVENT RECORDER IN OWNER'S 2010 TOYOTA RAV-4. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED TOYOTA RESPONDED TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE BY WRITING IN A LETTER THAT THE EVENT DATA RECORDER WAS TIED IN WITH THE AIR BAGS AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED. *JB

Apr 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2010 TOYOTA RAV4. CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT REGARDING THE TOYOTA SALES CENTER IN WHICH VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FOR NOT DISCLOSING WHAT SHE ASSERTS AS A KNOWN DEFECT THAT CAN CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TGW THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE DEALERSHIP WAS FULLY AWARE OF THE SITUATION AS THE RECALL...

Apr 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2010 TOYOTA RAV4. CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT REGARDING THE TOYOTA SALES CENTER IN WHICH VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FOR NOT DISCLOSING WHAT SHE ASSERTS AS A KNOWN DEFECT THAT CAN CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TGW THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE DEALERSHIP WAS FULLY AWARE OF THE SITUATION AS THE RECALL...

Mar 31, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2,530 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION O F TOYOTA RAV4 WITH "FIXED" ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITHIN 50 MILES OF DRIVING: 0N COMING TO TRAFFIC STOP ENGINE REVVED UP TO AN AUDIBLE HIGH SPEED. TO PREVENT A COLLISION I APPLIED INTENSIVE PRESSURE TO BRAKE PEDAL WHILE SETTING HAND BRAKE. CAR STLILL SEEMED TO BE IN FORWARD...

Mar 31, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 3,200 mi

PROBLEM: ACCELERATOR STUCK IN 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 ON 3/31/10, WHILE AT LOW SPEED AND SLOWING FOR A STOP LIGHT, MY ACCELERATOR STUCK, IMPAIRING MY ABILITY TO STOP. I PRESSED FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE, THEN ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE. WHILE CONTINUING TO PRESS THE BRAKE, I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, THEN INTO P...

Mar 31, 2010 Unknown Or Other 230 mi

TO WHOM CONCERN HI, MY NAME IS [XXX]. I HAVE A DISCONCERTING AND DISAPPOINTING STORY TO TELL ABOUT BUYING A NEW TOYOTA. MY FRIEND PURCHASED A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 5-DOOR 4X2 SUV LTD ON 3/20/2010 AND ON 3/27/2010 THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE CAR HESITATED TO ADVANCE AND AFTER 2 OR 3 MORE TRIES DID NOT RES...

Mar 31, 2010 Power Train 230 mi

TO WHOM CONCERN HI, MY NAME IS [XXX]. I HAVE A DISCONCERTING AND DISAPPOINTING STORY TO TELL ABOUT BUYING A NEW TOYOTA. MY FRIEND PURCHASED A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 5-DOOR 4X2 SUV LTD ON 3/20/2010 AND ON 3/27/2010 THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE CAR HESITATED TO ADVANCE AND AFTER 2 OR 3 MORE TRIES DID NOT RES...

Mar 31, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2,530 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION O F TOYOTA RAV4 WITH "FIXED" ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITHIN 50 MILES OF DRIVING: 0N COMING TO TRAFFIC STOP ENGINE REVVED UP TO AN AUDIBLE HIGH SPEED. TO PREVENT A COLLISION I APPLIED INTENSIVE PRESSURE TO BRAKE PEDAL WHILE SETTING HAND BRAKE. CAR STLILL SEEMED TO BE IN FORWARD...

Mar 31, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 3,200 mi

PROBLEM: ACCELERATOR STUCK IN 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 ON 3/31/10, WHILE AT LOW SPEED AND SLOWING FOR A STOP LIGHT, MY ACCELERATOR STUCK, IMPAIRING MY ABILITY TO STOP. I PRESSED FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE, THEN ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE. WHILE CONTINUING TO PRESS THE BRAKE, I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, THEN INTO P...

Mar 31, 2010 Unknown Or Other 230 mi

TO WHOM CONCERN HI, MY NAME IS [XXX]. I HAVE A DISCONCERTING AND DISAPPOINTING STORY TO TELL ABOUT BUYING A NEW TOYOTA. MY FRIEND PURCHASED A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 5-DOOR 4X2 SUV LTD ON 3/20/2010 AND ON 3/27/2010 THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE CAR HESITATED TO ADVANCE AND AFTER 2 OR 3 MORE TRIES DID NOT RES...

Mar 31, 2010 Power Train 230 mi

TO WHOM CONCERN HI, MY NAME IS [XXX]. I HAVE A DISCONCERTING AND DISAPPOINTING STORY TO TELL ABOUT BUYING A NEW TOYOTA. MY FRIEND PURCHASED A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 5-DOOR 4X2 SUV LTD ON 3/20/2010 AND ON 3/27/2010 THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE CAR HESITATED TO ADVANCE AND AFTER 2 OR 3 MORE TRIES DID NOT RES...

Mar 21, 2010 Power Train 68 mi

WE WERE DRIVING A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED WITH APPROXIMATELY 68 MILES AND WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WE WERE STOPPED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE. WHEN THE BRAKE WAS RELEASED AND BEFORE THE GAS PEDAL COULD BE PRESSED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS AS IF IN NEUTRAL ALMOST HITTING A V...

Mar 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 3,000 mi

ON 1/28/10 AS I SLOWED FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE RAV4 STARTED TO HIGHLY REV UP.( MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR) YET IT SOUNDED AS IF IT WAS GOING TO SPEED UP FOR NO REASON. IT DIDN'T ACTUALLY ACCELERATED. I WAS ABLE TO THROW THE GEAR INTO PARK AND IT STOPPED. THAT SAME DAY I BROUGHT ...

Mar 21, 2010 Power Train 68 mi

WE WERE DRIVING A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED WITH APPROXIMATELY 68 MILES AND WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WE WERE STOPPED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE. WHEN THE BRAKE WAS RELEASED AND BEFORE THE GAS PEDAL COULD BE PRESSED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS AS IF IN NEUTRAL ALMOST HITTING A V...

Mar 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 3,000 mi

ON 1/28/10 AS I SLOWED FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE RAV4 STARTED TO HIGHLY REV UP.( MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR) YET IT SOUNDED AS IF IT WAS GOING TO SPEED UP FOR NO REASON. IT DIDN'T ACTUALLY ACCELERATED. I WAS ABLE TO THROW THE GEAR INTO PARK AND IT STOPPED. THAT SAME DAY I BROUGHT ...

Mar 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I WAS LEAVING MY HOME IN MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND IT INSTANTLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AT A VERY HIGH SPEED. I IMMEDIATELY PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I COULD. HOWEVER NOTHING OCCURRED THE CAR CONTINUED TO REVERSE RAPIDLY. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL BUT IT WAS A SMALL SPAC...

Mar 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric Crash

I WAS LEAVING MY HOME IN MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND IT INSTANTLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AT A VERY HIGH SPEED. I IMMEDIATELY PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I COULD. HOWEVER NOTHING OCCURRED THE CAR CONTINUED TO REVERSE RAPIDLY. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL BUT IT WAS A SMALL SPAC...

Mar 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I WAS LEAVING MY HOME IN MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND IT INSTANTLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AT A VERY HIGH SPEED. I IMMEDIATELY PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I COULD. HOWEVER NOTHING OCCURRED THE CAR CONTINUED TO REVERSE RAPIDLY. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL BUT IT WAS A SMALL SPAC...

Mar 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric Crash

I WAS LEAVING MY HOME IN MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND IT INSTANTLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AT A VERY HIGH SPEED. I IMMEDIATELY PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I COULD. HOWEVER NOTHING OCCURRED THE CAR CONTINUED TO REVERSE RAPIDLY. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL BUT IT WAS A SMALL SPAC...

Mar 11, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 3,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A PRECEDING VEHICLE THAT WAS STOPPED AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT. THERE WAS NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO EITHER VEHICLE. LATER, HE WAS NOTIFIED THAT...

Mar 11, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 500 mi

MY RAV4 WAS PART OF THE RECALL. ONE, I BOUGHT MY CAR ON 1/18/10. I HEARD TOYOTA FILED THEIR CLAIM ON 1/21/10. THE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED ON 1/26/10. I WAITED UNTIL BEGINNING OF MARCH FOR RECALL LETTER AS INSTRUCTED BY TOYOTA AND I NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TO...

Mar 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 500 mi

MY RAV4 WAS PART OF THE RECALL. ONE, I BOUGHT MY CAR ON 1/18/10. I HEARD TOYOTA FILED THEIR CLAIM ON 1/21/10. THE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED ON 1/26/10. I WAITED UNTIL BEGINNING OF MARCH FOR RECALL LETTER AS INSTRUCTED BY TOYOTA AND I NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TO...

Mar 11, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 3,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A PRECEDING VEHICLE THAT WAS STOPPED AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT. THERE WAS NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO EITHER VEHICLE. LATER, HE WAS NOTIFIED THAT...

Mar 11, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 500 mi

MY RAV4 WAS PART OF THE RECALL. ONE, I BOUGHT MY CAR ON 1/18/10. I HEARD TOYOTA FILED THEIR CLAIM ON 1/21/10. THE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED ON 1/26/10. I WAITED UNTIL BEGINNING OF MARCH FOR RECALL LETTER AS INSTRUCTED BY TOYOTA AND I NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TO...

Mar 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 500 mi

MY RAV4 WAS PART OF THE RECALL. ONE, I BOUGHT MY CAR ON 1/18/10. I HEARD TOYOTA FILED THEIR CLAIM ON 1/21/10. THE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED ON 1/26/10. I WAITED UNTIL BEGINNING OF MARCH FOR RECALL LETTER AS INSTRUCTED BY TOYOTA AND I NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TO...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT PURCHASED HER VEHICLE ONE YEAR AGO AND CONSULTED WITH THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALLS. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON HER YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL ON HER YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 250 mi

MY RAV4 WAS PART OF THE RECALL. ONE, I BOUGHT MY CAR ON 1/22/10. I HEARD TOYOTA FILED THEIR CLAIM ON 1/21/10. THE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED ON 1/26/10. I FEEL THE DEALERS MOST HAVE KNOWN WHAT WAS HAPPENING AND SOLD ME MY CAR ANYWAY. ON THE TOYOTA WEBSITE IT STATED IF YOU BOUGHT YOUR CAR WITHIN 5 DAYS O...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT PURCHASED HER VEHICLE ONE YEAR AGO AND CONSULTED WITH THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALLS. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON HER YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL ON HER YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 250 mi

MY RAV4 WAS PART OF THE RECALL. ONE, I BOUGHT MY CAR ON 1/22/10. I HEARD TOYOTA FILED THEIR CLAIM ON 1/21/10. THE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED ON 1/26/10. I FEEL THE DEALERS MOST HAVE KNOWN WHAT WAS HAPPENING AND SOLD ME MY CAR ANYWAY. ON THE TOYOTA WEBSITE IT STATED IF YOU BOUGHT YOUR CAR WITHIN 5 DAYS O...

Mar 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 3,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 . SHE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. SHE PICKED UP THE VEHICLE AND SHE EXPERIENCED THE ACCELERATION ONCE AGAIN AFTER THE REPAIR WAS DONE. THIS HAD O...

Mar 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 3,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 . SHE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. SHE PICKED UP THE VEHICLE AND SHE EXPERIENCED THE ACCELERATION ONCE AGAIN AFTER THE REPAIR WAS DONE. THIS HAD O...

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 900 mi

TOYOTA/RAV4 YEAR 2010 ON FEB22 2010 ACCELERATION . ON FEB 24TH IN TO TOYOTA FOR THE RECALL. *TR

Mar 5, 2010 Unknown Or Other

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER REQUEST BRAKE OVERRIDE SYSTEM IN THE RECALLED VEHICLES. *TGW THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM WAS DUE TO ELECTRONICS. *JB

Mar 5, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,700 mi

JUST ANOTHER UNSATISFIED, UNHAPPY, AND SCARED FOR MY LIFE TOYOTA OWNER! THE REPAIR FOR THE RECALL FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. IT TAKES TOO MUCH EFFORT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE ACCELERATOR STICKS SOMETIMES. BRAKING IS BECOMING A MAJOR ISSUE FOR ME-I'VE NEVER HAD TO APPL...

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 2,700 mi

JUST ANOTHER UNSATISFIED, UNHAPPY, AND SCARED FOR MY LIFE TOYOTA OWNER! THE REPAIR FOR THE RECALL FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. IT TAKES TOO MUCH EFFORT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE ACCELERATOR STICKS SOMETIMES. BRAKING IS BECOMING A MAJOR ISSUE FOR ME-I'VE NEVER HAD TO APPL...

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 345 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH; PROCEEDING TO A STOP SIGN. WHILE BRAKING THERE WAS A SURGE OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REVV. THE VEHICLE RESUMED TO NORMAL OPERATION. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND RECOMMENDED THE VEHI...

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 80 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAV 4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FORTHE RECALL FOR THE PEDAL REPAIR BUT THE CONTACT DOES NOT FEEL SATISFIED WITH THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE THE ADVANCE BRAKE OVER-RIDE ...

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 900 mi

TOYOTA/RAV4 YEAR 2010 ON FEB22 2010 ACCELERATION . ON FEB 24TH IN TO TOYOTA FOR THE RECALL. *TR

Mar 5, 2010 Unknown Or Other

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER REQUEST BRAKE OVERRIDE SYSTEM IN THE RECALLED VEHICLES. *TGW THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM WAS DUE TO ELECTRONICS. *JB

Mar 5, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,700 mi

JUST ANOTHER UNSATISFIED, UNHAPPY, AND SCARED FOR MY LIFE TOYOTA OWNER! THE REPAIR FOR THE RECALL FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. IT TAKES TOO MUCH EFFORT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE ACCELERATOR STICKS SOMETIMES. BRAKING IS BECOMING A MAJOR ISSUE FOR ME-I'VE NEVER HAD TO APPL...

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 2,700 mi

JUST ANOTHER UNSATISFIED, UNHAPPY, AND SCARED FOR MY LIFE TOYOTA OWNER! THE REPAIR FOR THE RECALL FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. IT TAKES TOO MUCH EFFORT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE ACCELERATOR STICKS SOMETIMES. BRAKING IS BECOMING A MAJOR ISSUE FOR ME-I'VE NEVER HAD TO APPL...

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 345 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH; PROCEEDING TO A STOP SIGN. WHILE BRAKING THERE WAS A SURGE OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REVV. THE VEHICLE RESUMED TO NORMAL OPERATION. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND RECOMMENDED THE VEHI...

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 80 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAV 4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FORTHE RECALL FOR THE PEDAL REPAIR BUT THE CONTACT DOES NOT FEEL SATISFIED WITH THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE THE ADVANCE BRAKE OVER-RIDE ...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 85 MPH. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE CONTACT HAS NOT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCE...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 85 MPH. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE CONTACT HAS NOT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCE...

Mar 3, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

COMPUTER FAILURE ON MY 2002 TOYOTA RAV4. TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Power Train 300 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I AM WRITING BECAUSE I JUST EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION IN REVERSE IN MY NEW 2010 TOYOTA RAV4, 6 CYLINDER. THIS IS A VEHICLE I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALL. HERE ARE THE DETAI...

Mar 3, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

COMPUTER FAILURE ON MY 2002 TOYOTA RAV4. TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Power Train 300 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I AM WRITING BECAUSE I JUST EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION IN REVERSE IN MY NEW 2010 TOYOTA RAV4, 6 CYLINDER. THIS IS A VEHICLE I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALL. HERE ARE THE DETAI...

Feb 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,786 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE DRIVER STATED THAT HE WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN WHEN THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AS IF HE WAS APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE PEDAL. HE PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND THAT DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING. THE DRIVER TURNED THE VEH...

Feb 26, 2010 Unknown Or Other

2010 TOYOTA RAV4 GAS PEDAL RECALL*CW THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW IF THE CTS PEDALS ARE THE ONLY PEDALS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL, OR ARE THERE OTHERS SUCH AS THE DENSO PEDALS? UPDATED 03/05/10

Feb 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 2,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHENEVER THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE MOST RECENT FAILURE RESULTED IN A CRASH. WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IT CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A HOUSE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,900. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,50...

Feb 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,786 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE DRIVER STATED THAT HE WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN WHEN THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AS IF HE WAS APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE PEDAL. HE PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND THAT DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING. THE DRIVER TURNED THE VEH...

Feb 26, 2010 Unknown Or Other

2010 TOYOTA RAV4 GAS PEDAL RECALL*CW THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW IF THE CTS PEDALS ARE THE ONLY PEDALS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL, OR ARE THERE OTHERS SUCH AS THE DENSO PEDALS? UPDATED 03/05/10

Feb 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 2,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHENEVER THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE MOST RECENT FAILURE RESULTED IN A CRASH. WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IT CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A HOUSE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,900. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,50...

Feb 19, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 11,500 mi

ON 2 OCCASIONS, MY 2009 TOYOTA RAV 4 WITH A SERIAL # BEGINNING WITH A "J" EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NO DAMAGE ON EITHER INCIDENT, THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THERE WAS LITTLE THEY COULD DO AS THE RECALL FOR SUDDEN ACCELERATION DID NOT APPLY TO TOYOTA RAV 4'S WITH A "J" SERI...

Feb 19, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 11,500 mi

ON 2 OCCASIONS, MY 2009 TOYOTA RAV 4 WITH A SERIAL # BEGINNING WITH A "J" EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NO DAMAGE ON EITHER INCIDENT, THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THERE WAS LITTLE THEY COULD DO AS THE RECALL FOR SUDDEN ACCELERATION DID NOT APPLY TO TOYOTA RAV 4'S WITH A "J" SERI...

Feb 7, 2010 Equipment 50 mi

I HAVE A VIBRATION WHEN GOING BETWEEN 62-70MPH. HAVE NO IDEA FROM WHAT HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER, THEY BALANCED THE TIRES, WE HAD A PRIVATE TIRE DEALER CHECK THE BALANCE, STILL THERE. THE OWNER OF OUR DEALERSHIP CALLED AND SAID SHE TEST DROVE TWO OTHER ONES, SAME MODEL AS OURS AND THEY DO IT TO...

Feb 7, 2010 Unknown Or Other 50 mi

I HAVE A VIBRATION WHEN GOING BETWEEN 62-70MPH. HAVE NO IDEA FROM WHAT HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER, THEY BALANCED THE TIRES, WE HAD A PRIVATE TIRE DEALER CHECK THE BALANCE, STILL THERE. THE OWNER OF OUR DEALERSHIP CALLED AND SAID SHE TEST DROVE TWO OTHER ONES, SAME MODEL AS OURS AND THEY DO IT TO...

Feb 7, 2010 Equipment 50 mi

I HAVE A VIBRATION WHEN GOING BETWEEN 62-70MPH. HAVE NO IDEA FROM WHAT HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER, THEY BALANCED THE TIRES, WE HAD A PRIVATE TIRE DEALER CHECK THE BALANCE, STILL THERE. THE OWNER OF OUR DEALERSHIP CALLED AND SAID SHE TEST DROVE TWO OTHER ONES, SAME MODEL AS OURS AND THEY DO IT TO...

Feb 7, 2010 Unknown Or Other 50 mi

I HAVE A VIBRATION WHEN GOING BETWEEN 62-70MPH. HAVE NO IDEA FROM WHAT HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER, THEY BALANCED THE TIRES, WE HAD A PRIVATE TIRE DEALER CHECK THE BALANCE, STILL THERE. THE OWNER OF OUR DEALERSHIP CALLED AND SAID SHE TEST DROVE TWO OTHER ONES, SAME MODEL AS OURS AND THEY DO IT TO...

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 12,200 mi

CAR SEEMS TO LAG WHEN I STEP ON GAS PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION (WHEN I'M STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT). IT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW AND ONLY WHEN I'M TRYING TO TURN LEFT. VEHICLE DOESN'T JUMP, BUT THERE IS A LAG AND THE CAR DOESN'T GO, EVEN WHEN I'M PRESSING DOWN ON THE GAS PEDAL. DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE...

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 12,200 mi

CAR SEEMS TO LAG WHEN I STEP ON GAS PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION (WHEN I'M STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT). IT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW AND ONLY WHEN I'M TRYING TO TURN LEFT. VEHICLE DOESN'T JUMP, BUT THERE IS A LAG AND THE CAR DOESN'T GO, EVEN WHEN I'M PRESSING DOWN ON THE GAS PEDAL. DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE...

Jan 7, 2010 Power Train 26 mi

I BOUGHT A 2010 RAV 4 2W DRIVE 4 CYL AUTOMATIC FROM NWA TOYOTA ON DEC18 2009. IMMEDIATELY DISCOVERED THAT WHEN STARTING OFF FROM A STOP(BRAKE ON) AND GOING TO THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE IS IN A FREEWHEEL MOOD. EVEN ON JUST A MODEST INCLINE DIVE WAYS, EXITS ONTO STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, OR ANYWHERE EXC...

Jan 7, 2010 Power Train 26 mi

I BOUGHT A 2010 RAV 4 2W DRIVE 4 CYL AUTOMATIC FROM NWA TOYOTA ON DEC18 2009. IMMEDIATELY DISCOVERED THAT WHEN STARTING OFF FROM A STOP(BRAKE ON) AND GOING TO THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE IS IN A FREEWHEEL MOOD. EVEN ON JUST A MODEST INCLINE DIVE WAYS, EXITS ONTO STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, OR ANYWHERE EXC...

Jan 6, 2010 Power Train 51 mi

2010 RAV4 LIMITED DELIVERED 10/26/09. CONSTANT TRANSMISSION WHINE AT SPEEDS FROM 10 MPH TO 45MPH. THIS WHINE APPEARED IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKING DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER WHO SAID THIS HAPPENS IN ALL RAV4'S. WROTE LETTER TO PRESIDENT OF TOYOTA USA ON 12/17/09 AND HAVE RECEIVED N...

Jan 6, 2010 Power Train 51 mi

2010 RAV4 LIMITED DELIVERED 10/26/09. CONSTANT TRANSMISSION WHINE AT SPEEDS FROM 10 MPH TO 45MPH. THIS WHINE APPEARED IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKING DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER WHO SAID THIS HAPPENS IN ALL RAV4'S. WROTE LETTER TO PRESIDENT OF TOYOTA USA ON 12/17/09 AND HAVE RECEIVED N...

Dec 29, 2009 Suspension 3,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH HE HEARD A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY WAS REPAIRED AT AN EXPENSE OF $432.41. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48985. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49000.

Dec 29, 2009 Suspension 3,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH HE HEARD A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY WAS REPAIRED AT AN EXPENSE OF $432.41. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48985. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49000.

Dec 29, 2009 Suspension 3,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH HE HEARD A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY WAS REPAIRED AT AN EXPENSE OF $432.41. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48985. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49000.

Dec 29, 2009 Suspension 3,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH HE HEARD A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY WAS REPAIRED AT AN EXPENSE OF $432.41. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48985. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49000.

Nov 24, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* WHILE TEST DRIVING A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4, IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING AT A RAPID PACE. HE THEN RESTARTED THE VEHICLE TO RESUME NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, IN WHICH HE NOTIFIED THE SALES MANAGER OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNK...

Nov 24, 2009 Electrical System

TL* WHILE TEST DRIVING A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4, IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING AT A RAPID PACE. HE THEN RESTARTED THE VEHICLE TO RESUME NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, IN WHICH HE NOTIFIED THE SALES MANAGER OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNK...

Nov 24, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* WHILE TEST DRIVING A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4, IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING AT A RAPID PACE. HE THEN RESTARTED THE VEHICLE TO RESUME NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, IN WHICH HE NOTIFIED THE SALES MANAGER OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNK...

Nov 24, 2009 Electrical System

TL* WHILE TEST DRIVING A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4, IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING AT A RAPID PACE. HE THEN RESTARTED THE VEHICLE TO RESUME NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, IN WHICH HE NOTIFIED THE SALES MANAGER OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNK...