| Issue ID | 785711 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10326797 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 10/08/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This is an ongoing problem that has existed since i owned the vehicle. More then half the time when i step down on the gas hard, my vehicle nearly stalls, severe hesitation, then slowly recovers and applies power. This would be when you have to pass a car on a two lane road or merge into heavy traffic. It is hard to know if it will be there when i need it or if i will have to wait for the engine to catch up. I have reported it to the toyota service department multiple times; they have test drove it, had a factory rep. Look at it and at computer printouts. They admit there is a problem but don't seem to know how or want to fix it. I thought i should report it, since the information coming out now is toyota seems to like to hide the safety problems with their vehicles. I feel this is a safety issue since i can't depend on the vehicle when i might most need it to get out of the way. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 221 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JAMESTOWN, NY |
| VIN pattern | JTMBD33V276XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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