10.0

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

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1997 Toyota RAV4 engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Toyota RAV4 Owner Comments

problem #1

Aug 232000

RAV4

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving down the road coming to a red light consumer took foot off gas pedal, and vehicle started to accelerate, consumer tried to put on brakes and pulled emergency brake, consumer swerved hitting a school bus that was crossing in front of vehicle. Took to a mechanic, and he said it was a design flaw, a cover that covers acceleration cable assembly, it fell into place and locked acceleration open. Investigation by independent group indicated that the accident was the result of failed/ stuck accelerator.

- Pasadena, TX, USA

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