2009 Toyota RAV4 Air Bags Problems
- 11
- 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 11 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- police report · 5 records
- report filed · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Body · Fuel/Propulsion System
Daughter was driving 65mph on interstate when large truck in front of her dropped their drive shaft. She tried to straddle the object due to no shoulder and another vehicle in next lane. Report stated it rupture gas tank and loss ability to steer vehicle sending get into and through guardrail. Totalled everyone front end of vehicle. No airbags deployed. She suffered significant concussion and whiplash.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11265257
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact swerved to avoid a vehicle. The vehicle drifted to the left and crashed into a tree. The air bag deployed. Upon deployment, the air bag burst open and released a metal bracket. The contact received leg, abdominal, arm, neck, back, head, ankle, and kidney injuries. Medical attention was needed. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10957768
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v096000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 4/27/2017 *js
ODI 10957363
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. While driving 45 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,040.
Crash reported
ODI 10908410
Air Bags
BOTH AIRBAG LIGHTS CAME ON. *TR
ODI 10702774
Air Bags · Body · Engine
I was driving and the air bag inadvertently went off, exploding in my face. The vehicle filled with smoke, dust, and debris. Because i could not see (airbag in my face and smoke/debris in the vehicle), i crashed into the vehicle in front of me. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10680189
Air Bags · Electrical System
Extensive rodent damage to wiring harness, passenger air bag, heat/ac ducts, headliner, carpeting front & rear, instrument panel, and many more misc. Parts. Repair costs - $10,257.91 because toyota chose to make this car with a smaller carbon footprint using edible products (soy foam, rice husks, etc.) in place of petroleum for much of the plastic parts. This material is now attractive to rodents and they designed…
ODI 10562506
Air Bags
My daughter was driving the rav 4 and had to swerve off the road to avoid a car. She hit a telephone pole, but the air bags did not deploy. There was quite a bit of front end damage, but at no time did the air bags deploy. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10500123
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while applying the brakes at 45 mph, the brakes failed to respond, causing him to crash into a telephone pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was thrown into the windshield and sustained numerous severe to moderate injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10510119
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact crashed into a tree and the air bags did not deploy. The contact was able to exit the vehicle and once she was safely outside, the air bags then deployed. The contact was unable to recall the specific events of the crash and had struck her head on the steering wheel upon impact. The vehicle sustained front end damages and was towed to an auto body shop. The police…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10459633
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 5 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and upon release, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing a crash. None of the air bags deployed and the contact was injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed but had not been inspected when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 18,000. Updated…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10324542