2007 Toyota RAV4 Electrical System Problems
- 67
- 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 67 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 23 indicate fire
What owners report
- window switch · 13 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- power steering · 9 records
- steering wheel · 8 records
- side door · 7 records
- master window · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil. The contact added additional oil and the engine was cold. In addition, the check engine, slip traction control, and 4wd warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to brewer airport toyota ([redacted], moon, pa 15108, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11268466
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Power switch control on door panel was on smoke and melted . It was intoxicating and scary. Why dd it happen? Very dangerous. Is there a recall for this ? I was driving when it happened.
Fire reported
ODI 11217286
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Whether i'm driving or parked with the engine running, the car shuts down completely. I cant turn on the hazard lights or roll down the power windows. I have no lights whatsoever, so no one can see me at night. I had the car towed to the dealership after a bus almost rear-ended me. Previously they replaced the alternator. That did not fix the problem. They cannot fix my car.
ODI 11163973
Electrical System · Steering
I was traveling down arrow hwy in the rain when my electrical system failed. I lost power from both my alternator and battery intermittently. I was coasting down to an approaching intersection when i made the descision to turn right at the intersection. The steering was so hard that i nearing hit the center divide. My windshield wipers were barely working and many of my dash icons were coming on randomly. Through it…
ODI 11157206
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact observed water in her vehicle on the front passenger floor without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer (a1 toyota, [redacted], new haven, ct, 06515, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the air conditioning cabinet filter and drain hose failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact took the…
ODI 11010359
Electrical System
My vehicle was parked in a parking lot but when i wanted to open the door, the fob wouldn't work. The battery had been depleted and when i replaced the battery, by aaa, the dashboard lights stayed on even after i took out the keys from the ignition. This can cause the battery to die again. I have to disconnect the battery so that the light that stays on will not deplete the battery. The car shakes because the power…
ODI 10944667
Electrical System
Drove for over an hour in dry, stable weather conditions. Upon slowing to make a left turn into a parking garage on surface streets the steering completely stalled with multiple alarm lights flashing, including battery. Vehicle was still on and able to drive but with very poor acceleration. This caused me to block traffic oncoming traffic for over 10 minutes as i labored (with a lot of strength) with the stalled…
ODI 10926799
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving at unknown speeds, the battery light illuminated and the power steering malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 88,000.
ODI 10875642
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly stopped and smoke and flames were present behind the steering wheel. The contact used water to extinguish the flames. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10862845
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Driving on the highway going about 75mph after about 5 hours when a bunch of warning lights came on (including battery, air bag, and brake), my power steering failed and my speedometer quit working. Pulled over on the side of the highway and let my car sit for a minute, restarted my car and three different lights came on (vsc, check engine and slip indicator) and my cruise control wouldn't work anymore. My car…
ODI 10820930
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while making a left turn at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the contact mentioned that on several other occasions, the failure recurred when the radio or turn signal was activated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000. The vin…
ODI 10807171
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Driving 55 mpg around curve in heavy traffic steering locked up hardly able to pull.off side of road. Happened again today july 25 2015 going 60 down busy hey rush hour traffic and steering froze had to get of to the side and restart then it was able to steer but battery.light flickers ha d battery lreplaced day before.
ODI 10734426
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
The car failed to start, the battery was extremely hot and had not water in it. Changed the battery, the car started properly; however, once set to drive it hesitated a bit, as if it were chocking for lack of gas but it had gas. Drove on and at about speed of 40 mph steering became hard to handle, ac and engine cut off. Restarted it drove back home... Just made the last payment on the car, car was regularly serviced…
ODI 10723826
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving at various speeds and attempting to make a turn, the power steering seized and several warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery and sensors were changed, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,800.
ODI 10807539
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
While driving the car suddenly loses all electricity, all the lights, every light indicator, the radio are off. The engine stops running and the car stops immediately. This normally happens while driving on city streets but also happened once when the car was parked and the key was out. After i entered and turned the key the car wouldn't start and there was no electricity in the car. No lights, no indicators, etc…
ODI 10811251
Air Bags · Electrical System
Occupant classification system malfunction (ecu). Toyota is refusing to cover the repair since the vehicle is no longer under warranty. Was advised at the dealership (kendall toyota) that this malfunction will prevent the passenger airbag from deployment in event of an accident. The system malfunction is not specifically a wear n tear item and i firmly believe it should be covered by toyota. Rav 4 has had multiple…
ODI 10670624
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While reversing at 5 mph, the air bag, power steering, and brake light illuminated and remained illuminated. The tachometer did not indicate the rpm. The speedometer and engine temperature gauge were inoperable. Also, the gear shifter failed to indicate what gear was in shift. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was not…
ODI 10661196
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that it had oil consumption. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.
ODI 10714778
Electrical System
All dash lights turned on and steering wheel was hard to turn. Drove home. Restart the vehicle, no issues, left it running, it happened again and smelled a burning smell. Had it towed to toyota dealership. They replaced battery. Yesterday 11-18-14, same issue going about 40 mph. Had it towed to same dealership. Alternator needs to be replaced. Toyota also informed that water pump is failing. Through internet…
ODI 10659233
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving 40 mph, the oil warning indicator failed to illuminate within a reasonable amount of time when the engine oil level was low. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 46,925.
ODI 10640397
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving 65 mph, the battery warning indicator illuminated, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10631622
Electrical System
On 08/09/14 we were driving in parking lot with 5 people in car. Started driving and engine suddenly stopped. Car glided to a stop with gears and steering wheel locked. Car would not restart. Called aaa for a tow 20+ miles away to closest toyota dealership and then got transport for ourselves to hotel for the night. Next morning got rental car to drive to toyota dealer where car had been towed to. Repair was simply…
ODI 10625986
Air Bags · Electrical System
Took vehicle in for diagnostics as several lights were on. Was called by service advisor that the d squib circuit/spiral cable is faulty and therefore the air bag system is not operational. This is a huge safety issue as i was unaware of my airbags not functioning. Thank god, we did not get into an accident! The toyota dealer whom we purchased our 2007 rav 4 from brand new of course wants to repair it for approx.…
ODI 10573874
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Well-maintained 2007 rav4 (67k miles, no issues in the past) stalled completely while driving 50 mph. Nearly got rear ended as hazard flasher lights did not work at all. All power cuts off to inside of car. Once fan in engine turns off (about 6 minutes) car can start again. Dealership said "dirty throttle body part" so they cleaned it. Happened 2nd time the next week! Then dealership replaced entire throttle body…
ODI 10583159
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
2007 toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle water pump failure. *smd the #6 ignition coil was replaced, as it was shorting out and the steering wheel made an unusual noise, when it was turned.*jb
ODI 10563065