ToyotaRAV42005
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  3. 2005
  4. Electrical System

2005 Toyota RAV4 Electrical System Problems

5
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 5 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
30–60k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 23, 2019

    Electrical System · Service Brakes

    None of my brake lights are working i have tried replacing them with new bulbs and they still don't work i even checked to see if it need a new fuse and all the fuses look good. I'm starting to feel like the vehicle has a electrical problem that's causing the lights not to work.

    ODI 11270953

  • October 16, 2015 · 47,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the part needed to charge the battery was not working properly. In addition, the vehicle made a loud whistling noise. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 47,000. .....updated 02/10/16 *bf; updated 4/20/18*jb *cn

    ODI 10783005

  • October 1, 2014 · 89,700 miles

    Electrical System

    My master power switch stopped working in 2014. I can't understand why the 2005 rav4 was not on the list for the recall. Windows will not go up and down.

    ODI 11033270

  • February 14, 2014 · 96,100 miles

    Electrical System · Steering

    Over the past few days, the last incident occurring on 2/14/2014, my car will suddenly lose power as i am driving, for about one to three seconds, then just as sudden kick back on again. When it loses power for that second or two, i lose my power steering capabilities and the battery light come on. Once the power comes back on, it continues to ride fine as if nothing happened. The problem is intermittent. I took the…

    ODI 10564453

  • March 31, 2012 · 118,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Unknown Or Other

    First tire indicator light came on. Checked pressure in all tires. Tires were at correct amount. Went to reset light which did not work. Suv was on an incline (driveway). Let car sit for an hour on flat surface. Started rav4.the tire indicator light came on plus abs and vsc trac lights. Consulted owners manual which stated to take to toyota. No other brake warning lights came on. Was 1/2 mile from dealer when smoke…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10502921