Problems with 2011 Toyota RAV4 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Waiting at stop sign - car began accelerating, engine revving, racing (again, while at a complete stop). i braked and vehicle took full control seemingly pulling sideways first and then lurching out onto the roadway casing a devastating crash totaling my car and causing the other person's vehicle extensive damage. i could have been seriously injured or killed. it's the second time this happened. 1st time pulling into parking space - accelerated lurching forward no matter how much i braked striking curb and post - stalled out, thank goodness. a case has been opened with toyota but i am told they'll deny anything wrong even though i have 10 pages of complaints in hand of people who have experienced this same nightmare i did. it's time for toyota to take full responsibility and do something immediately. a class action lawsuit seems pretty obvious at this point concerning this dangerous safety issue since toyota is not taking responsibility by issuing/sending out recalls on this dangerous mechanical failure which next time may cause a death.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. while driving approximately 5 mph approaching a red light, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. the contact shifted into neutral and the brake pedal traveled all the way to the floorboard when depressed. the vehicle finally came to a stop. the contact stated that the failure occurred two other times. the vehicle was taken to umansky toyota (1357 richmond road, charlottesville, va 22911) to be diagnosed, but they were not able to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 138,719.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. while the contact's spouse was parking the vehicle, it inadvertently accelerated. the driver attempted to stop the vehicle, but it crashed into a wall. there were no warning indicators illuminated. a police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was towed to puente hills toyota (17070 gale ave, hacienda heights, ca 91745, 877) 692-4047) where it was awaiting diagnostic testing and repairs. the contact stated that the front bumper was damaged. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 90,608.

When backing up,my 2011 toyota rav4 accelerated hitting another vehicle causing the man behind his vehicle to be thrown and almost ran him over. he was taken away in an ambulance. my car was totaled and license suspended.there was no way i could have stopped my vehicle. websites i have looked at for that year seems to confirm braking and unintended brake and acceleration accidents.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. while driving approximately 10 mph and slowing down, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle independently accelerated. the vehicle was taken to umansky toyota (located at 1357 richmond rd, charlottesville, va 22911, (434) 509-4870) to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the failure was due to driver error. the contact was informed that he may have accidentally depressed the brake and accelerator pedals simultaneously. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the failure recurred twice. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 12,639.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. while driving 2-3 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. the contact was able to stop the vehicle. the contact accelerated independently again. the contact stated that the engine revved excessively. the contact also noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle, excessive leaking underneath the vehicle, and an abnormal noise coming from the engine. the contact was able to place the vehicle in drive and turned the vehicle off. the vehicle was towed to toyota of nicholasville (2100 lexington rd, nicholasville, ky 40356, (859) 887-4200) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. while driving 10 mph, the brakes failed to work and the vehicle accelerated. the contact shifted the gear into park and turned off the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer (berlin city toyota of portland, 191 riverside st #a, portland, me 04103; (207) 835-3452), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. while parking the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle surged forward independently. the vehicle crashed into the front of another vehicle. the failure was persistent. a police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. the local dealer (benardi toyota 1626 worcester road, framingham, ma, 01702) was contacted and a diagnostic appointment was scheduled. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 83,000. updated 10/18/17*lj *tr

Car sitting in parking lot. started engine in park, engine suddenly accelerated had to turn ignition key off to stop engine from running at high speed. when restarted engine ran at normal idle speed. checked floor mat and hoses on engine, all ok. scheduled appointment with toyota dealer for 3/6/2017. car has 28,563 miles on odometer and i am the original owner. car is garaged, no accidents and is regularly serviced by toyota dealer. outside temperature outside was 41 degrees. i checked the foot pedal (throttle) for free travel it was ok.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. while in a parking area applying the brakes, the vehicle independently surged at a high rate of speed. the rpms raced and the contact's vehicle crashed into two other vehicles. a police report was filed. the driver sustained whiplash due to the failure, which required medical attention. the vehicle was towed to a repair center to repair the damages and further inspect the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was waiting for a response to determine if they may be able to investigate the unintended acceleration failure. the approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. while approaching a red light at 5 mph, the vehicle began to accelerate independently although the brake pedal was being depressed. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was shifted into park to stop the vehicle from accelerating. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. while attempting to stop the vehicle at 30 mph, the engine began to rev while the brake pedal was depressed. the contact also stated that the vehicle began to accelerate forward without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure recurred randomly. the local dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 83,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. while driving 3 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. the vehicle was taken to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that there was no failure. the contact stated that the failure occurred twice. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 51,000.

I recently had the charcoal canister that filters gas fuels fail. this caused teh check engine light to come on. in addition though, this fault took out 2 safety systems due to this code. after the light came on my brake anti skid system and cruise control were inoperable. i complained to the dealer about this issue and was told this was normal. in my opinion, just because a check engine light comes on should not cause 2 safety systems to become inoperable! why no disable the airbags too. the anti skid system helps you maintain stability on wet road. i live in the pacific northwest where the roads are wet a lot. i see failure of the cruise control is also a safety issue. i use cruise habitually so keep me under the speed limit. i had to drive without these 2 systems for a month till parts were available.

While driving 55-60 on a highway, my anti-skid warning light came on, the 4wheel drive light a half hour later, followed by the engine light aprx 1 hr later. the following morning, while driving, the cruise control went out on me, the car unexpectedly slowed and i noticed the cruise light flashing on and off. the remote start did not work on day #3, as i traveled to have the car repaired at serra toyota, traverse city, mi. the service tech told me that "the mechanic literally poured water out of the evap canister, we have seen other rav's w this problem and we have a bulletin on it, so toyota is aware. the canister is faulty, which allowed road water, (very wet, slushy roads at time), to get in and damage the wiring." the service tech also told me that the new canister/hose replacement system addresses this issue. i emailed toyota japan, they had "henry kerry of toyota executive headquarters, torrence, calif call me. mr. kerry stated that the problem was related to overfilling the gas tank. i told him that the tech said "(they) literally poured water out and they had seen ...