Issue ID | 1538234 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11180213 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | RAV4 |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 11/02/19 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 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. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 83000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GILMANTON, NH |
VIN pattern | 2T3BK4DV7BWXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 12/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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