| Issue ID | 778316 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10320788 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 06/03/10 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Sudden acceleration in 2009 toyota rav 4 after recall repair. Happened for the 1st time since ownership of car 4 days after repair. Had car for approximately 1 year. Never had any problems. 4 days after repair, we were west bound on fm 1709 in southlake, tx approaching light just to the east of high school. We were approaching at approx 30 mph with speed decreasing due to red light and other cars already stopped at light. Car rpm's increased to the 3,000 range. Had to apply steady to hard pressure to brakes. Car was fighting to accelerate, but was able to continue speed descent. Got car to around 15 mph. Car lurched into 1st gear, rpm's decreased to around 1,000 range and we all were thrown forward in our seats when the car lurched. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FLOWER MOUND, TX |
| VIN pattern | 2T3ZF31V59WXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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