Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| EL00201 | 03/23/2001 | 619094 | Information on delayed upshift to overdrive condition with cruise control engaged. *tt | 05/14/2001 | |
| EL01200 | 10/20/2000 | 618314 | Subject regarding improved cruise control switch. *jb | 04/11/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 2 | ||
| S10 appropriate handling re toyota braking problem fm owner of a 1999 toyota rav4. *kb the consumer stated she was stopped at a red light, with her foot on the brake, when suddenly the engine revved and the vehicle lunged forward. the consumer stats she put all her weight on the brake, but it only stopped after she turned the engine off. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to find a problem. the second incident happened within a months time. the consumer stated she was slowing down because she was approaching a stop light, as she was braking the vehicle accelerated. she was able to slam the gear into neutral, since it was still moving and it stopped the acceleration. | |||
| 11/08/2009 | 1 | ||
| As i've said in previous correspondence to your office, and to toyota, all unanswered, my 1999 rav 4 has often surged while my foot is on the brake, especially when i slow down on an incline (the engine races) and i can barely brake it to a full stop. i know the problem is electronic, but the toyota dealer in berkeley, ca where i bought it stone-walls, and refuses to believe it unless their mechanic takes it out for a run. of course, it never happens then, because it only happens to me about once in a hundred times. *tr | |||
| 12/14/2007 | 85000 | 4 | |
| Toyota 1999 rav4 when releasing gas pedal to slow down, pedal sticks and cannot be pushed down to feed gas without stomping on pedal 3 or 4 times. it does not stick all times. usually when temperature is 30 degrees or lower. have been stuck in middle of highway trying to make a turn. vehicle is not on the recall list. *tr | |||
| 05/20/2004 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota rav4. while entering a parking space, the vehicle accelerated without intention into some bushes. after the minor crash she was able to resume normal vehicle operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired because the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. the failure mileage was unknown. the current mileage was 109,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 08/14/2001 | 4 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Engine on four occasions revs up when slowing to a stop at 5 mph. have to shift car into park because of the surge of the engine. my foot is on the brake with all my strength, and not on the accelerator. when i reported this in late may, toyota dealer could find nothing wrong with car. happened again yesterday and i took car in again today for dealer to check. waiting now to hear from dealer. | |||
| 1 | 03/15/1999 | ||
| The poorly designed cruise control does not turn off when the driver brakes gently to slow down gradually. instead of slowing gradually the cruise control resumes and the vehicle surges froward increasing the potential for accidents. nlm | |||
| 04/10/1999 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| Ntermittent problem with cruise control malfunctioning. whenever cruise control is engaged it causes rpm to go down rapidly for a second and the overdrive to kick out. dealer notified, and problem reoccurring. *ak | |||
| 2 | 03/21/1999 | ||
| When using cruise control it would not disengage when touching the brakes lightly. dealer was notified about the problem. problem has been corrected. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| I submit that the most recent recall (jan. 2010) for sticking gas pedals extends to older year make/models of toyota vehicles. my 1999 toyota rav 4's gas pedal has been sticking now for about 3 years, mostly in the winter. i press it and it gets stuck and i have to push my foot down harder on it to accelerate. however, the pedal does spring back okay, at least at this point. i've had it lubed recently and that didn't help at all. *tr | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 08/07/2003 | 09/13/2002 | ||
| I have a 1999 rav4. yesterday i'm driving home from work. i heard a loud noise, i thought a rock hit my car. i stopped at the store and i go to get my keys out of ignition and the cruise control switch is broke. the back of the switch was just hanging. that was the laud noise i heard. the back popped off. can you tell me if there is a recall for this? thank you | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| Cruise control arm fell off the vehicle when t brakes were applied. vehicle proceeded, resulting in a collision. dealer isnpected the vehicle prior to the incident. manufacture has been notified. *ak | |||