2006 Toyota RAV4 Air Bags Problems
- 51
- 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 51 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- warning light · 24 records
- spiral cable · 13 records
- light came · 12 records
- light illuminated · 10 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- airbag light · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Seats
My rav4--vin: [xxx]--has a problem with the driver side airbag connector. When the warning light is on, it deactivates all of the airbags. It has become permanently on in recent days. It has become a safety hazard. When i start my vehicle and the automatic check up, the airbag light keeps lighting up. The airbag light on the dashboard would be on when stationary or in motion. It will keep on for the duration of the…
ODI 11185913
Air Bags
The side airbag connector failed to work sporadically. When it failed to pass the onboard test, the whole airbag system stops working, which becomes a safety hazard.
ODI 11184482
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Takata recall, i had an accident in which my vehicle front end collided with a tree. My air bag did not deploy, and upper seat belt did not lock causing injury to my face. I was on a city street in motion. I was taken to hospital via ambulance.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11048239
Air Bags
While driving the car the srs warning light illuminated indicating that the air bags had been deactivated.pulled off of road immediately and turned the engine off.after waiting aprx. 5 min. Proceeded to restart engine and light went out.as i returned to the road after 2 min. The light illuminated again and has remained on.
ODI 11032271
Air Bags · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Suspension recall by toyota dealership keeps on being delayed. Dealer continues to use the excuse that the parts are not available and are slow to take action.
ODI 11002922
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. When the vehicle was started, the driver side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The indicator remained illuminated for a week or two before it dimmed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 113,800.
ODI 10839954
Air Bags
About 8/13/15, my airbag light came on. On 8/20/15, i had a dealer diagnose the problem. They told me that the spiral cable is not working and my airbag will most likely not deploy if i am in an accident. When i went online to see what the spiral cable is many recall notices for my make and model of car began to show up in the search engine. The way that the service person described the problem to me is exactly what…
ODI 10759708
Air Bags
On 7/2 afternoon around 4:20, after picking up parcel from post office downtown high point, nc with wife, while driving back home , speed about 25 mph, my sided airbag deployed, no crash or accident, no warning light was on beforehand, pulled to vann yoke toyota at high point and they said they will open up a case to investigate for such rare incident and since toyota factory tech off for the holiday, not until…
ODI 10731858
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control
Osteoporosis and i read that this drug brings on or makes worse any osteoporosis condition mine is extremely sever and mine is sever. I have since gone to a neurologist and he put me on verapamil 80 mgs 2 x a day. I fractured my right knee in 15 places-i am in constant pain-i have to pay out money to get anywhere i need to go-groceries,bank all the continuing visits to my primary doctor, my orthopedic…
Crash reported
ODI 10702341
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact indicated that the air bag sensor illuminated intermittently. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags); however, the dealer indicated that the remedy was not yet available. The manufacturer indicated that the remedy was not available and would not approve an interim repair. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was able to indicate…
ODI 10631900
Air Bags
Air bag light comes on. One thing after another with this piece.... Time for another recall.. *tr
ODI 10618926
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 14v168000(air bag) and stated that parts were not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10611235
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. After the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,313.
ODI 10682070
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags); however, the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10621994
Air Bags
An airbag warning light has come on. Took to toyota dealership and to fix, we need to replace a clock spring, if not the airbag will not deploy. This is a safety issue and should be a recall as i have researched and found numerous complaints about this issue. *tr
ODI 10595066
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 35 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The contact stated that the part was unavailable to service the vehicle according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10643283
Air Bags · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags) and nhtsa recall campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension) had exceeded the reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the part was not available for repair. The manufacturer was also made aware of the delay in the recall being repair. There were no failures at this time.
ODI 10592801
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
ODI 10621485
Air Bags
I saw on local news a recall for my toyota in april had no light on at time then in may light came on for airbag n has not gone off since. My toyota dealership is not willing to give a rental until remedy is found. *tr
ODI 10632273
Air Bags
Traveling at 45 mph and airbag warning light came on. No accidents. *tr
ODI 10576253
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the coil spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and vin was not available.
ODI 10575174
Air Bags
With out any cause the airbag light on at 55mpg these rav4 never has front accident and never replace air bags .the service manger at pep boys said the computer analyzer said a bad sensor and air bags not going to inflate if we has accident . *tr
ODI 10566690
Air Bags
How can i get toyota to pay for the full amount of the spiral cable repair i had to make in november 2013, just prior to the recall? This was an expensive repair, and they have refused to fully reimburse the repair cost needed so i could drive a safe vehicle. I think they are refusing to do it because i didn't use the dealership--although i sent them the certified garage statement they requested as well as…
ODI 10717461
Air Bags
My air bags light came on a month ago. I found out that the clock spring sensor was bad. I thing this should be a recall because is a safety issue and can cause injuries or death of people. *tr
ODI 10557271
Air Bags
The airbag warning light in my 2006 rav 4 has activated. This car has never been in a crash. The repair is $500-$600 and can only be performed by a toyota dealer--a monopoly. This is a safety issue and has been a problem with several of the toyota vehicles manufactured during this time period. I am afraid to drive this car until i can afford the fix. On a teacher's salary, this has impeded my ability to get to my…
ODI 10550698