2007 Toyota RAV4 Air Bags Problems
- 85
- 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 85 stored complaint records:
- 15 indicate a crash
- 14 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- spiral cable · 29 records
- failure mileage · 16 records
- warning light · 14 records
- repaired failure · 12 records
- airbag light · 12 records
- current mileage · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 29 |
| 100–150k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the air bag sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v245000 (air bags). The…
ODI 10500757
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was included in and repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 11v245000 (air bags) however, after the repair the air bag warning light continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the spiral cable would have to be…
ODI 10503485
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the air bags deployed without any warning. The driver did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was later taken to a dealer. The vehicle was pending a diagnosis. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 155,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10492889
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while parked, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the clock spring would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10501241
Air Bags
Console airbag sensor warning light came on while driving on a highway and stays on. Coincidently this airbag warning light issue came about after having taken car into a toyota dealership around sept 2012 for a recall. The recall had something do with faulty roll-over sensor for the side curtain airbag systems. Took the car to a toyota dealership. After dtc check, the cause turned out to be a shorted spiral cable…
ODI 10488942
Air Bags
Airbag light turned on after a recent recall that done by toyota dealership. This is critical safety issue on the rav4, which toyota is not willing fix as part of a recall. *tr
ODI 10487210
Air Bags
Took my 07 rav 4 sport in to dealership for airbag sensor recall on 10-26-12. This was accomplished. The airbag icon had been staying on constantly since 10-21-12. Still on after recall work was done. Told by service dept. What by now is a familiar story. The problem would not be pursued without a diagnostic test at $87.50 which would be applied to the cost of parts and labor. How generous is that? Also told spiral…
ODI 10482424
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
Air Bags
Air bag sensor light illuminated approx 6 weeks back. I called the dealership and they said a vehicle recall had been issued for my vehicle, due to the air bag curtain sensor. Took vehicle to dealership; recall work was done. Less than 1 mile driving, the light came back on. Took vehicle back and after 3-4 hours of troubleshooting i was told that the spiral/coil cable behind the steering wheel was at fault and parts…
ODI 10480795
Air Bags
The air bag warning light went on and i took it to the dealer - they said it was the spiral cable for the driver's side front air bag which needed to be replaced for over $500. This was after the car had already been the subject of another airbag-related recall. *tr
ODI 10477134
Air Bags · Engine
My wife was driving a 2007 rva 4 limited when the car ahead of her suddenly stopped. Speed was 25 to 30 mph in stop and go traffic. She braked and collided with the car ahead of her. My wife was able to catch herself and was sitting up right when the air bags deployed. There was a delay in the airbags by several seconds after the front collision. Soon after the airbags deployed, thick black smoke came up through the…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10469526
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the spiral cable was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10489107
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While parked, the contact noticed that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The air bag warning light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v245000 (air bags:side/window) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure…
ODI 10465195
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred continuously. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a…
ODI 10644884
Air Bags
We brought our vehicle in to service recall notice for side curtain airbags. When returning home after service the airbag light went on. The toyota dealer tested it and said it was the main clockspring. I subsequently had the clockspring replaced at my expense and it lasted a number of months before the airbag light started coming on frequently. I then had the vehicle tested by three different mechanics (two toyota…
ODI 10505748
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the spiral cable for the air bag circuit malfunction and the spiral cable would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10460029
Air Bags
Srs warning light comes on when car is put in gear and remains on. The toyota dealership technician stated the code indicated by computer analysis is b1801. Spiral cable and air bag sensor need to be replaced for a cost of $933.31 parts, labor and tax. It seems this problem is occurring with some frequency, evident from prior complaints and comments on automotive websites, and that toyota technicians are aware of…
ODI 10458481
Air Bags
My air bag sensor light came on approximately at 128,824 miles. Just after my extended warranty ran out. Diagnostic test indicated that the spiral cable in the steering column has failed. Part number is 84306-22010. According to the service rep at the dealership, this failure in not an unknown problem. Parts are $272.00 and labor will be $150.00+ tax. After doing some research , this is a common problem with several…
ODI 10457655
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. The contact was driving 51 mph when the driver side curtain air bag deployed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who advised that they would contact her at a later date. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was unknown.
ODI 10440222
Air Bags
2007 toyota rav4 was waiting to turn left when it was impacted by a 2004 ford f-150 on the front/left side lifting and turning the vehicle clockwise hitting 1st a 2000 ford mustang with the front/right side and then hitting the right front door against a 2008 nissan quest. None of the airbags on the toyota rav4 deployed. *kb
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10437917
Air Bags
On 11/15/2011 i was driving my 2007 toyota rav 4 and i ran over a wood on the roadway. My passenger curtain side airbag deployed almost causing me to lose control of my auto. I brought my auto to my insurance claim department ( travers) and i got a inspection and quoted a price of 2959.98. My auto has no damage to it other then the airbag deployment. I got it fixed and a few days later i receive a letter from toyota…
Crash reported
ODI 10457373
Air Bags
Spiral cable failure in steering column causing airbag malfunction indicator light. Toyota charging to repair when clearly they are having problems in many rav4's with this issue. This should be a safety recall. $500+ for repair. *tr
ODI 10448648
Air Bags · Steering · Suspension
On august 29, 2011, 19 year-old subject was traveling straight across an intersection when subject was struck on driver side by a 2010 hyundai elantra. Subject was struck by a motorist that according to police officer report, ran a red light. Subject was proceeding straight with green light while driving a white 2007 toyota rav4 with approximately 104,299 miles. Subject purchased rav4 vehicle from toyota in april of…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10596932
Air Bags
While driving, noticed that srs airbag light on dash illuminated, which indicates that the vehicles driver airbag is inoperative. Took into toyota dealer, and was told it had a bad spiral cable/clock spring, and airbag module actuator. Was quoted repair price of $ 1297.00. When i called them back asking for the 2 error codes read in diagnostics, a different service adviser informed it was only 1 code, b1801, which…
ODI 10543655
Air Bags
Quoted from toyota service invoice " air bag light on: 140603 b1801 stored air bag light on. Found open circuit in spiral cable rec replacing " ( $530). *tr
ODI 10430364