2004 Toyota RAV4 Electrical System Problems
- 7
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 7 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
I have experienced hard shifting, gear slippage, and solenoid code warnings on my 2004 rav4 beginning in april 2018. I have had my transmission rebuilt by an ase certified transmission specialist that assures me the problem is a faulty ecm. This is a known problem of a defective ecm (per keith pierson toyota jacksonville, fl) that toyota will not replace. I can no longer drive my vehicle as it poses a risk to myself…
ODI 11120898
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
My cars check engine and vsc trac lights came on at the same time when i started the car. I then put it in drive and pressed on the gas pedal and nothing happened, but sometimes the car suddenly accelerates. My husband had to drive my car and i had to follow him home b/c the car was so unpredictable. He would have to push down hard on the gas pedal and it would hesitate but then all of a sudden it would then jerk…
ODI 10561694
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 45 mph the contact heard a clanking sound and the vehicle began to decelerate and loose power. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was concerned that the failure was caused by the ecm. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.
ODI 10420118
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota rav4. While the contact was driving approximately between 35-40 mph, the anti-skid and check engine warning indicators suddenly illuminated and would remain on until the engine was turned off. The cruise control failed to set any speed during the illumination of the warning indicators. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they were unable to replicate the failure; however, to…
ODI 10373842
Electrical System
My 2004 toyota rav 4 caught fire in minutes while i was driving to work. It was only one year old, i had oil and filter changes done on schedule by toyota and the vehivle was in excellent condition. I smelled something while i was driving and within a couple of minutes my car was filled with smoke and went up in flames.*ak
Fire reported
ODI 10114166
Electrical System
When my car ignition key is in the "accessory" position the fm channels of my radio are clear. When i put the key in the "on" position the fm channels cannot be heard over the static.
ODI 10126040
Electrical System
I purchased the 2004 rav4 the last week of november 2003. - after my 1st initial oil change, i noticed after getting my car back from the service department that all of my panel lights were on. I.e., tire gauge, vcs, trac off, maint req., & check engine light.. I took my car back to the dealership the day after hoping it would just turn off during the day & they said that i needed to reset my car. Like i'm suppose…
ODI 10083067