10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,432 miles

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problem #4

Jan 082017

RAV4 4-cyl

  • 134,000 miles
I was driving my Rav4 down my road when I suddenly lost control of the accelerator with my foot on the brake not touching the gas pedal at all my vehicle continued speeding up. I had my emergency brake locked which slowed me down but couldn't stop me. I placed the vehicle in neutral and the car came to a stop but the rpms went up to 9000rpm's immediately so I turned the car off in hopes something would reset. When I turned the car back on the problem continued until I was able to stop in my driveway. Both my kids were in the car and I nearly crashed into an intersection which is why I am reporting this. I have always liked and maintained my car otherwise.

- Gilmanton, NH, USA

problem #3

Jun 162009

RAV4

  • 67,729 miles
Found fuel leaks on my 2002 Toyota truck Rav4. My car was towed in to Toyota dealer. They fixed it and stated "secure the fitting" on the invoice. They charged me $ $62.50. I always sent to my car to the dealers for maintenance. II do not perform any mechanical maintenance on my car.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #2

Nov 172006

RAV4 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,000 miles
November 17, 2006 - after being parked in my driveway for approximately 30 minutes the engine caught on fire. The Rav4 engine compartment and entire interior was demolished, tires exploded, glass exploded over at least a 20 foot radius. Two engine trucks and 10 responders later the fire was out. 63,000 miles, no prior problems, 50K maintenance completed by dealer Jan 2006. VIN has zeros and letter O which are indistinguishable. Try both.

- Santa Fe, NM, USA

problem #1

Feb 152002

RAV4 4WD 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 9,000 miles
When the brake was applied, the vehicle surged foward due to fuel throttle leakage. Dealer notified.

- Crystal, MN, USA