1. Toyota RAV4
  2. Problems
  3. 2005
  4. Electronic Stability Control

2005 Toyota RAV4 Electronic Stability Control Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi4
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 15, 2019 · 194,558 miles

    Electronic Stability Control

    While driving the vsc light and alarm flash and sound and the vehicle applies the brakes causing vehicle to veer into other lane

    ODI 11277452

  • May 31, 2017 · 203,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension

    When driving 25-30 mph and going around curves at low speed the car breaks hard and feels like it's going out of control. It is very scary because the vehicle is in motion doing 25-30 mph. This is happening more often at least three times this week. This has happened on freeway and on residential streets while going around curves and not going fast at all..

    ODI 10992597

  • December 3, 2015 · 185,232 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering

    I've been having an intermittent issue with my 2005 rav 4. When exiting a highway on a sweeping right curve exit ramp, the vehicle stability control light will start to flash and an audible beep can be heard in the cabin. This usually indicates the car is in a skid but i assure you i am in full control of the vehicle, in its lane. After 2 to 3 seconds of constant beeping the engine cuts power and applies braking to…

    ODI 10808302

  • October 1, 2015 · 170,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control

    I've taken to 6 mechanics and no one knows what it is because the light is no constantly on. I took it to toyota and they wanted $400 to diagnose and there was no guarantee. I think this is a serious dangerous issue because i lose control of my vehicle when the road is clear and dry. It beeps and i guess tries to stabilize itself. Always on the highway. On the streets the traction light flashes frequently.

    ODI 10840173

  • February 3, 2014 · 70,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control

    As i exit the highway on sharp off ramps or take other similar tight turns, vsc trac sensor lights turns on and off and i can hear grinding noise when traction control auto-engages and disengages. The roadways have never been slick or wet and this issue has occurred at various speeds (30-50 mph). *tr

    ODI 10596549