2006 Toyota RAV4 Visibility Problems
- 16
- 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 16 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- side visor · 4 records
- visor stay · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the front passenger side window was activated, but failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v096000 (seat belts), 15v689000 (visibility), 13v383000 (suspension), and 11v113000 (vehicle speed control). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that…
ODI 10853563
Visibility
The sun visor driver side does not hold itself up in position. The visor drops down when put up or can be set on a side or can be set full forward closer to the front glass, but it can easily move. The sun visor weight is to heavy for the design and making it faulty. A toyota dealer employee mention it is a common problem on "all rav 4" of the same model. The incident happen driving up a hill with the visor full…
ODI 10669403
Visibility
Driver visor unexpectedly fell down into drivers view while driving down freeway. It could not be moved to the side to stay out the way either as it seems to have just stripped out.it had to be removed completely in order to see out windshield properly. The same thing occurred on the passenger side about 2 weeks later. This creates a driving hazard both by the unexpected dropping of the visor creating a viewing…
ODI 10617022
Visibility
My driver side visor will not stay up, and drops down in front of my face, blocking my field of vision. This is a safety hazard. I live in portland, oregon and we have much more gray instead of sun, so my visor doesn't get used that much through the year. I searched on www.rav4world.com forums, and see that it is a frequent problem with other rav4 owners, some starting at 15,000 miles. I understand that toyota has…
ODI 10542644
Visibility
While driving the sun visor on the driver's side suddenly fell in front of my face and hit my nose. I could not see and almost veered into a ditch. My nose was bruised and swollen for 3 weeks. The visor has continued to be a troublesome issue as it continues to fall randomly causing the driver to be blinded by it or struck by it. I have tried using velcro to hold the visor in it's place but to no avail and have…
1 injury
ODI 10524479
Visibility
Passenger sunvisor will not stay in up locked position. Falls down and my wife has hit her head getting in rav. This should be a recall by toyota as many are having this defective problem. *tr
ODI 10463060
Visibility
Visor on driver's side falls down and blocks view of the road. Will not retract to it's stowed away position. *js
ODI 10455541
Visibility
I have a toyota '06 rav 4 and the sunvisor on driver side keeps falling; you hit your head each time you enter the vehicle; also, it is dangerously obstructing your view when you drive because it keeps falling. *tr
ODI 10367889
Visibility
Sun visor will not stay in up position leading to a safety hazard obscuring drivers sight and a collision hazard. *tr
ODI 10342395
Visibility
I own a 2006 toyota rav4. Several months ago, the driver side sun visor began sagging. At first, i was able to pound it in the "up" position with my fist. But over time, that stopped working. It is a great obstruction to visibility. *tr
ODI 10370981
Visibility
The drivers side sun visor will not stay up and this creates a problem while driving to the extent where it is a visibility hazard. Apparently toyota had a major problem with the sun visor on this year model but refused to do a recall on the matter. When i tried to purchase another sun visor for the vehicle i found that you can only purchase it through a toyota dealer and the price is $250.00. Apparently toyota is…
ODI 10390171
Visibility
Driver's side sun visor will not stay in place. The visor frequently and without warning abruptly drops to a straight-down position. In this position it impairs forward visibility, and for tall drivers it can block the view of the road completely, if you have to brake suddenly it can hit you in the head. *tr
ODI 10499455
Visibility
I own a 2006 toyota rav4. The sun visor on the drivers side will not stay up and is a true hazard while driving. It blocks my vision suddenly because it droops down into my eye line. Toyota dealership wants $285 to replace? *tr
ODI 10292880
Visibility
Rear window just shatters. It has happened twice within a period of less than one year. The car was parked and unoccupied on both occasions. Nothing has been done to correct the issue other than a replacement of the window. Toyota says there is nothing wrong but i've seen several forums on the web with posts from people with the exact same issue. *tr
ODI 10306426
Exhaust System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Tires · Visibility
On freeway, other motorist notified me my car was "on fire!" i saw excessive smoke in rearview mirror. I took the next exit which was dixon, ca off interstate 80 west in california. The side of the freeway there is grassy, did not think it was safe to stop...i stopped the car and smoke was everywhere, coming up through the hood & under the car. This was tues, 2/3/09. I has the car serviced the fri before, 1/30/09 at…
Fire reported
ODI 10258563
Visibility
Water seams to gather on the front passenger floor mat. I went to the dealership closest to me and they told me there was a leak from the windshield area and technician needs to asses the situation but since i had 37,000 miles on the car it would not be covered. The water gathers only when it rains. My first thought was that it might have been condensation from the ac but that is not the case. This is rain water…
ODI 10254114