2003 rav4 with automatic transmission started having trouble accelerating from a stop. there seemed to be hardly any power when the gas pedal was pressed, and then about 5-8 seconds later the car would jolt into gear. this problem would happen also when increasing speed, or any time the gas pedal was pressed down. the car was taken to an auto shop where they said the transmission was broken and needed to be replaced. i am a very conservative driver (i never try to accelerate too quickly), and this trusty toyota hasn't ever had any engine problems... ever! there are less than 77,000 miles on the vehicle. *tr
I was at a stop sign no gas, turned down hill in snow car accelerated going straight into downed tree. my vehicle is not on the recall list and has had sticking accelerator, rear end clunking noise and power steering has made it where i am afraid to drive vehicle. my service animal hit the windshield that shattered when vehicle accelerated and had to slam on brakes at another time. i've had other near misses and two left of center tickets with power steering issues. i have taken into toyota for steering and check engine light and they will not even write service ticket. they filled power steering fluid said no problem. they keep resetting check engine light stating its gas cap. this car is a lemon, transmission problems, electrical system, computer. this is the first new vehicle i ever bought and wish i would have stuck with used. *tr