2010 Toyota RAV4 Engine Problems
Engine complaints account for 108 of 400 total complaints (27%) filed on the 2010 Toyota RAV4, with a median failure mileage of 9,752. Two related recalls cover accelerator pedal defects tied to unintended acceleration.
- Engine complaints
- 108
- 27% of 400 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 400
- Crashes reported
- 26
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 9,752 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle suddenly accelerates on its own at low speeds, often while parking, backing up, or approaching a stop, leading to a crash into a fixed object.
- Sudden acceleration occurs even with the brake pedal firmly depressed, and drivers report the brakes fail to slow the vehicle.
- Unintended acceleration happens while shifting into reverse or making low-speed turns in parking lots or driveways.
- One owner reported the sudden acceleration occurred on twelve separate occasions and could not be duplicated by the dealer during five visits.
- Some incidents happen after the vehicle is struck by another car, with acceleration starting immediately after impact.
When 2010 Toyota RAV4 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 24, 2009, latest Apr 5, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2010 Toyota RAV4
- NHTSA 11V113000Feb 24, 2011Engine1,363,244 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 lexus lx570, 2003 through 2009 toyota 4runner, and 2006 through 2010 rav4 vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Remedy: The remedy is now available. The safety recall began early april 2011. The remedy will involve modification or replacement of the accelerator pedal and replacement of any toyota all-weather floor mat. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
- NHTSA 10V017000Jan 21, 2010Engine2,230,661 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010 highlander, model year 2008-2010 sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 tundra vehicles. Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without a/c) when the pedal assembly is cold, the friction when the accelerator pedal is operated may increase, which may result in the accelerator pedal becoming harder to depress, slower to return, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position.
Risk: The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. Gm will notify owners for the pontiac vibe please see 10v-018. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on february 5, 2010 and will be completed on march 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Engine complaints by RAV4 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2010 Toyota RAV4 have?
- NHTSA lists 108 engine-related complaints for the 2010 RAV4, which is 27% of all 400 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Toyota RAV4 engine?
- Yes. Two recalls, campaign 11V113000 and campaign 10V017000, cover accelerator pedal defects that could stick or fail to return to idle, both filed as Engine-related recalls.
- At what mileage do 2010 RAV4 engine problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2010 RAV4 is 9,752 miles.
- Did the 2010 RAV4 engine problems cause crashes?
- Owner complaints in the engine category report 26 crashes, 7 injuries, and 1 fire.