10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,832 miles

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2012 Toyota RAV4 Owner Comments (Page 3 of 3)

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problem #8

Mar 052012

RAV4 4-cyl

  • 305 miles

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

Abrupt speed changes in normal speed and cruise control, radio and clock flashing occasionally, low tire pressure constantly, damage in air conditioning.

- Antioch , TN, USA

problem #7

Jan 072013

RAV4

  • 7,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact attempted to decelerate and the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The contact also stated that the rpms increased greatly. The brakes failed to respond to deceleration attempts and the vehicle crashed into the proceeding vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that an investigator will inspect the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.

- Rockaway, NJ, USA

problem #6

Oct 302012

RAV4 4-cyl

  • 250 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the rpms increased drastically. The contact decelerated and shifted into neutral. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The technician informed the contact that the vehicle was manufactured correctly and to place the vehicle in neutral whenever the failure occurred. The technician also informed the contact that the failure only occurred at low speeds. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 250...updated 01/16/2013 the consumer stated the vehicle was traded in. The consumer no longer owns the vehicle. Updated 1/25/2013

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #5

Oct 172012

RAV4 4-cyl

  • 200 miles

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

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota rav 4. the contact stated that the vehicle abnormally accelerated as the brakes were depressed. The contact applied the brakes harder and the vehicle stopped. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and sent someone to further inspect the vehicle but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 200. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 12/19/12 the consumer stated the vehicle was traded in. Updated 1/9/2013

- Panama City, FL, USA

problem #4

Nov 022012

RAV4 4-cyl

  • 2,621 miles
I was stopped at a stop sign waiting to make a right hand turn. A car was coming from the left. With my foot on the brake, the car felt as if it were going to take off. I pushed my foot on the brake pedal as far down as I could. Luckily, the approaching car turned down the street I was stopped on and I was able to turn right. As soon as I took my foot off the brake the car surged forward like the gas pedal was stuck. This happened about one quarter mile from my house. I made it home safely. After I got in the driveway, I turned off the engine and restarted the car back up again. I drove it up and down the driveway a few times and it was fine. My husband checked the floor mat and it was in place. Very scary!

- Endicott, NY, USA

problem #3

Jun 272012

RAV4 6-cyl

  • 1,500 miles
I pulled into a left turn lane to make a turn. As I was waiting for oncoming traffic to clear the car suddenly surged forward. I slammed on the brakes. That stopped the car. Fortunately there wasn't a car in front of me, otherwise I would have had an accident. I was riding with my cousin and we were traveling about 25 miles an hour on a busy street. The car surged, my cousin asked if I had stepped on the gas, I hadn't. I immediately took the car to the Toyota dealership. I told the tech what had happened, he said that was impossible. Took the car for a short drive and said there was nothing wrong with the car. It continues to happen periodically. I have also noticed this week that the transmission seems to lug down when it shifts. I am concerned about the overall performance of this car, not to mention the defect in the paralyzed white paint. One trip through the car wash with normal dirt and the top layer of paint came off in one area. The dealership is to call me when the rep comes in to look at the paint that was weeks ago and no one has called.

- Pleasant Hill, CA, USA

problem #2

Jun 112012

RAV4 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 4,620 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota rav-4. the contact stated that after attempting to drive in reverse out of a parking space with the brake pedal engaged, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crash into a parked vehicle. A police report was filed. The driver sustained bruises to her leg. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnosed the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated they would contact her at a later date. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 4,620. Updated 07/25/12 the consumer stated the vehicle changed gears on its own, and the gas pedal went to the floor on its own as well. Updated 08/08/12

- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

problem #1

Feb 242012

RAV4

  • 1,009 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that upon shifting into drive, there was a rapid increase in the engine rpms and the vehicle began to surge forward. The contact applied excessive pressure to the brake pedal, but the engine continued to rev. Another individual opened the doors and turned off the ignition. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 1,009.

- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

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