2016 Toyota RAV4 Vehicle speed control Problems

“The cruise control on my 2016 RAV4 le awd with 6 speed automatic transmission is very erratic. At highway speed (60-70 MPH) it is fine on a flat road, but at the slightest incline will downshift to fifth, then slam into fourth gear with the engine rpms going up to over 4000. It will then either stay downshifted or constantly shift up and down until I am well over the top of the hill. The dealer said they all do that, so it's normal. …”

“I was in a parking lot when I started my car and put it in reverse. With my foot on the brake the car reed with the tachometer reaching three. It was difficult to keep the car from jumping backward. This is not the first time this has happened. I had the car checked out on april 19, 2012. At that time I was told that I must have hit the bake and gas at the same time. Then I was told that the car computer has to learn the way I drive. I am scared to drive my car now because I don't know when this will happen again. I am through being insulted.”

“The rav 4 has an aggressive idle speed which cause the car to creep forward when stopped. If excess force isn't applied to the brake, the car will move forward at stop lights etc. I initially reported the problem to Toyota of vacaville ca. On 8/25/216. I had rented a Toyota corolla while the dealership investigated the problem along with routine maintenance. The report came back that the car operated normally. I then asked to do a test drive with the chief mechanic. We went out in the corolla first to a flat level location in the parking lot. …”

“Toyota RAV4 limited-at all times of incidences this vehicle was in motion. Safety issue!!! 1. I purchased the vehicle march 26, 2016, to commute to new job. 2. Highway-warning 1 on apx 4/4 monday (9 days after purchase) check Toyota park assist have vehicle checked by a dealer the cause was snow on sensors....since we are in montana there will be snow on sensors at least 8 months a year. 4. Highway-warning 2 on apx 4/18/16 awd system malffunction 2 wheeldrive mode engaged dealer said loose gas cap caused this. 5. Hiway-apx 4/12/16-4/14/16 I was passing a double car hauler. …”

“2016 Toyota RAV4 was stopped at red light and suddenly accelerated at high RPM causing the vehicle to lung forward. Holding the brake pedal hard did not keep the vehicle from going forward. There was no traffic at the time, was stopped at a red light with brake engaged, at intersection on us17, jacksonville, fl. Very serious safety discrepancy that has potential to cause severe accident and or fatality.”