2009 Toyota RAV4 cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 99 complaints for the 2009 Toyota RAV4, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 99 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 11,000 miles 93 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 31 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 68 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 93 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 11,000 miles, and 85% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 31 crashes, 8 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav 4 .the contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH when pulling into a parking space and while having her foot on the brake, the vehicle accelerated on its own. It went over a parking block and a curb and then hit a building wall. The vehicle was towed to a body shop, then it was picked up by her insurance company.the whole front end and the passenger side door were damaged due to the crash. There were minor injuries, the contact was transported to the hospital.
Th- the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact had the vehicle speed control accelerator pedal recall repair done on the vehicle one month ago. The repairs done for campaign number 10v017000 did not repair the vehicle. While traveling 35 MPH the caller tried to come to a stop and the vehicle accelerated. The caller was able to bring the vehicle to a stop by placing the vehicle in neutral. The vehicle is currently at the dealer being inspected again.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Toyota RAV4
- Suspension 55 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints