| Issue ID | 1263350 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10837455 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 19/02/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Our toyota 2013 rav4 had a sudden acceleration. While driving on the highway, the gas peddle suddenly dropped to the floor, and the rpm's went from 3-8 instantly. Upon braking, the accelerator went back to normal, but as soon as the brake was released, the problem immediately happened again. At this point, the brakes were applied again, and the car was pulled over. The car was shut off, then restarted. At this point the car drove normal from then on. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KATY, TX |
| VIN pattern | 2T3WFREV8DWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 70 |
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