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 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My 8 month old baby was auto- locked in the car on an 80 degree sunny day! I double clicked the unlock button on my car's key fob on approach, opened the rear passenger side door and put my child in the car seat and put my purse (keys on top) in the floor with the diaper bag. Entire car still unlocked, i closed the rear passenger door and walked around to the driver's side to get in. The car beeped aloud before i…
ODI 10535855
Air Bags · Electrical System
Upon starting the vehicle i noticed that on the instrument panel the airbag light was illuminated. This indicated that there was a problem with the safety system which allows the airbag to inflate during a frontal or side impact crash. I scheduled an appointment with the local toyota dealership for further investigation. On the day of the appointment i was informed that there was a malfunction in the spiral clock…
ODI 10536378
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
My 2007 toyota rav4 was being driven by my wife and she noticed indicator lights suddenly coming on the dashboard and the vehicle sputtering and starting to stall. Prior to the vehicle stalling, she noticed the power steering inoperable and she was having difficulty steering to bring the vehicle to the shoulder lane and to a stop. She called me and i called for emergency roadside assistance. The vehicle was…
ODI 10522434
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
On march 21st the abs, vsc, traction and brake warning lights came on while driving at 35 mph in dry weather condition. When the lights were on, the abs system was triggered making difficult to brake to stop. Since then the warning lights have been on and off and so i've been having difficulties when slowing down at a higher speed rate 60 mph, slow speed 20 mph, and even stopping. On tuesday, april 8 i brought the…
ODI 10578937
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
A r e call now on the clock spring stop acting stupid's. *tr
ODI 10557920
Air Bags · Electrical System
My airbag light was on. When i took my car in for the annual state inspection, i was informed that i would have to replace the spiral cable for airbag light that had shorted out. The assembly was replaced at a total cost of $442.01. This vehicle has had an earlier recall for an airbag sensor and i feel that this should be a safety recall issue as well and not the financial responsibility of the car owner. *tr
ODI 10499830
Electrical System
With no warning, the three lights came on: 4wd, vsc, engine. Now the dealer tells me that coil #5 failed and needs to be replaced for a staggering $350 parts and labor. Amazing, because the part costs only $40, what is there worth labor for $310? I researched this issue and it turns out that this is a very common issue with these toyota rav4 cars. I fixed it and two weeks later, coil #4 failed, this one for another…
ODI 10485586
Electrical System
ALTERNATOR FAILS AT 45000
ODI 11020625
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Traveling approximately 45 mph on dry pavement. Went to apply brakes prior to approaching turn lane and could not stop. Brakes were there (pedal was firm and did not go to floor) but accelerator seem to override the braking system. Proceeded to stand on brakes to attempt to stop as there were three lanes of stopped traffic and no where else to go. Shifted car into park to come to an abrupt stop to avoid hitting 8+…
ODI 10477102
Electrical System
My wife left home to drive to the store - a 3-mile trip, all in-town driving. After traveling about 1/2 mile, smoke started coming into the car from behind the panel on the inside of the driver's door. She stopped the car. The volume of smoke accumulating in the car increased. A passer-by stopped, called 911, reported the fire, and assisted my wife, who climbed into the front passenger seat and exited the car out…
Fire reported
ODI 10476921
Air Bags · Door · Electrical System
I was driving down forest ave in brockton, ma, the driver side door stated smoking, i quickly turned the engine off, got me and my son out of the car and called the fire department who disconnected the battery and suggested that i got it towed to a repair shop. So i did, to copland toyoyta where it was troubleshoot to a master switch ass. It was repaired and i had to pay $580.70 because they said its not covered by…
ODI 10478657
Electrical System
Was driving normal - only a few minutes after ignition - strange scent of plastic burning. Looked down to find a thick white smoke coming from window switches, flame seen through cracks. Had to pull over immediately @ gas/service station to extinguish the flame - i had no liquid to extinguish at time of incident. Went directly to toyota dealership and dropped off vehicle. They are saying there is no recall - so they…
Fire reported
ODI 10473753
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle and smoke started to come out from the door. The contact mentioned that right before he was able to stop the vehicle it engulf into flames. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was taken…
Fire reported
ODI 10473967
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
I was driving when suddenly i saw smoke coming out of the power window switch on the driver's-side door. When i stop to check i saw fire inside the door. I immediate ask for assistance. When he uncover the switch it has a nickel side hole. There is no major damage to my vehicle other than the switch not working or my windows. I really think i was lucky that i was near my brothers home when this happen. If i was…
Fire reported
ODI 10471824
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, there was smoke and a burning smell coming from the driver side electrical panel. The vehicle was pulled into a tire shop and the fire was extinguished. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer who advised that they would need to replace the control panel because all of the wires were melted. The manufacturer was notified who…
Fire reported
ODI 10472336
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls · Suspension
My 2007 rav4 driver side rear window wont go up and down. The driver side control switch for the rear driver side window does not move. The switch for the rear driver side window on the back door does not work all the time. When it does work just one tap and the rear window (driver side) goes down all the way by its self. The other three switches for the windows and the other three windows seem to work and respond…
ODI 10471634
Door · Electrical System
This just happend to me on the morning of 07/26/2012. I was on a business trip and leaving the airport. As i was about to pay my parking fee the driver side door started smoking and i saw a small fire starting to flare up on the driver's seat door by the window switch. I turned off the car and within 3 minutes the whole door was up in flames. *js
Fire reported
ODI 10468126
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the driver's side door caught on fire inside of the door panel. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by a dealer at the time. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 107,802.
Fire reported
ODI 10465421
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav-4. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, smoke started to emit out of the driver side door panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was not able to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 59,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10462705
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. While parked, the front driver's side door ignited into flames. The fire department reported to the scene and a report was filed. The fire began in the front driver's side power master switch. There was an investigation open under nhtsa action number: pe12002 (electrical system) that may be related to the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10460691
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
Master window switch burned and emitted smoke with high concentration of irritating fumes throughout the suv while enroute in maryland. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10457955
Electrical System
It was a sunny day, and i drove my 2007 rav4 at the speed of 40 miles per hour. Suddenly, i heard a noise ziiiii from the master window switch at the driver side. I saw an electrical fire at the master window switch at the driver side. The smoke came out from the master window switch. I pulled over my car, turned off the engine and left the car. When the flame went out, i saw a burned hole about quarter size in the…
Fire reported
ODI 10455540
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
A car pulled out of driveway and i touched the brake pedal and my engine increased acceleration when it should have slowed acceleration and i pushed my car into neutral and i pulled cruise control lever towards me and the engine slowed down-my car had been set to cruise at 52 mph. After the incident i shut the cruise control off as i was heading into town. I then pulled into big scoop(canton,il business) parking lot…
ODI 10449306
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
When i turned the car on a smell emanated and smoke came from the window switch area of the front driver door. The passenger side window would no longer work. The smell lingered but the smoke stopped. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10459730
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I was driving home from work last january 19 at 5pm i saw my window that it looks like so hot outside and when i tried to open it,i saw a flame coming out from the left power switch. I was so scared because it looks like it was getting big so i stop my car ,turn off my engine,get out of the car and call 911. When police and fire department arrived, the fire or flames gone. It was so strange and scary. Good thing i…
Fire reported
ODI 10446699