Today I was backing out of a parking space and my engine surged. I was able to stop the car by braking as hard as possible, and even then it was difficult to stop. This is the first time it has surged while backing up. On numerous occasions over the years the engine has surged when the car is slowing down at a stoplight or stop sign, and usually when I'm going under 10 miles an hour. Very scary! there is no problem with my floor mat, which is fastened securely well below the brake and gas pedals.also, I've never been disoriented and unable to tell where my foot is. I don't drink or smoke, and have a good safety record with state farm for over 40 years. I've reported this surging problem numerous times to Toyota and they can't see anything wrong when they test drive. That's because the surging problem occurs irregularly, about once in every 50 times I brake. At various times I've asked other drivers of rav 4 cars if they've had this problem, and several have said yes. Too bad I never took down their names. I've also reported this before to the NHTSA, and nothing came of it. I have faith that one day the problem will be acknowledged. I'm a retired federal official, so I have to think that writing this is not a waste of time.

- San Rafael, CA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while sitting at a stop with the brakes applied, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 107,579.

- Nordland, WA, USA

S10 appropriate handling re Toyota braking problem fm owner of a 1999 Toyota Rav4. The consumer stated she was stopped at a red light, with her foot on the brake, when suddenly the engine revved and the vehicle lunged forward. The consumer stats she put all her weight on the brake, but it only stopped after she turned the engine off. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to find a problem. The second incident happened within a months time. The consumer stated she was slowing down because she was approaching a stop light, as she was braking the vehicle accelerated. She was able to slam the gear into neutral, since it was still moving and it stopped the acceleration.

- Santa Clara, CA, USA

As I've said in previous correspondence to your office, and to Toyota, all unanswered, my 1999 rav 4 has often surged while my foot is on the brake, especially when I slow down on an incline (the engine races) and I can barely brake it to a full stop. I know the problem is electronic, but the Toyota dealer in berkeley, ca where I bought it stone-walls, and refuses to believe it unless their mechanic takes it out for a run. Of course, it never happens then, because it only happens to me about once in a hundred times.

- Fremont, CA, USA

Toyota 1999 Rav4 when releasing gas pedal to slow down, pedal sticks and cannot be pushed down to feed gas without stomping on pedal 3 or 4 times. It does not stick all times. Usually when temperature is 30 degrees or lower. Have been stuck in middle of highway trying to make a turn. Vehicle is not on the recall list.

- Vintondale, PA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Rav4. While entering a parking space, the vehicle accelerated without intention into some bushes. After the minor crash she was able to resume normal vehicle operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired because the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 109,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Suffern, NY, USA

Engine on four occasions revs up when slowing to a stop at 5 mph. Have to shift car into park because of the surge of the engine. My foot is on the brake with all my strength, and not on the accelerator. When I reported this in late may, Toyota dealer could find nothing wrong with car. Happened again yesterday and I took car in again today for dealer to check. Waiting now to hear from dealer.

- Berkeley, CA, USA

Vehicle will intermittently rev while coming to a stop, forcing driver to apply full pressure to brake pedal in order to stop vehicle. Dealership has examined vehicle, but could not duplicate cause. Consumer states he has to shift to park to stop the vehicle from surging, the tachometer shoots up and engine roars.

- Berkeley, CA, USA

The poorly designed cruise control does not turn off when the driver brakes gently to slow down gradually. Instead of slowing gradually the cruise control resumes and the vehicle surges froward increasing the potential for accidents. Nlm

- Washburn, WI, USA

Ntermittent problem with cruise control malfunctioning. Whenever cruise control is engaged it causes RPM to go down rapidly for a second and the overdrive to kick out. Dealer notified, and problem reoccurring.

- Bakerfield, CA, USA

When using cruise control it would not disengage when touching the brakes lightly. Dealer was notified about the problem. Problem has been corrected.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA