2009 Toyota RAV4 Body Problems
- 9
- 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 9 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k 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
Body
I have peeling of paint on exterior surface down to the metal. It is located on top between sunroof and windshield.
ODI 10743536
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
Body
Paint peeling on roof of 2009 rav4 toyota, manufacturing defect that toyota will not repair.
ODI 10899533
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
On june 8, 2014, while driving my 2009 toyota rav4, i began to slow for a stop light. Several cars were already stopped. Suddenly, and unexpectedly, my car began to accelerate causing me to crash into another vehicle, and forcing it into a second vehicle. After the initial impact; my engine continued to rev-up, even though my foot was off the accelerator and hard on the brakes. Finally, i shifted into park and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10598075
Body · Vehicle Speed Control
On june 6 2012 driving into a parking lot i had an un-intended acceleration on my 2009 toyota rav4 and the car only stopped because i hit my doctor's office wall. Even though i pressed the brake pedal, the car wouldn't stop. It was a very scary moment. I filed a claim with toyota manufacturer, they inspected the car on june 19,2012. I got a letter july 30 2012 from toyota motor sales usa inc. That says they didn't…
Crash reported
ODI 10469737
Body
Rust on the latches that hold the rear door on the 2009 toyota rav4. Although not a major concern at this time, however when the rust does get worse the door will not seal exhaust and/or will open in a accident or while driving. This can be a hazard. I can email photos of the latches. If you want them. Toyota motor corporation and its dealership network are not wanting to repair this problem. I thought i can bring…
ODI 10459981
Body · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the ignition button failed to shut the engine off. The contact also mentioned that the door locks failed to function. The failure was experienced numerous times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 60,342. Updated 6/10/14*cn
ODI 10583445
Body · Tires · Tread/Belt
I bought a toyota rav-4 sport in january 2009. It is a v-6 with the run flat tires. In july, i purchased a new, very expensive computerized sewing machine--one that i had hoped to be able to buy for a long, long time. It was just over $1400.00. I placed it in the back of my rav and drove home. I swung open the tailgate, not thinking i had to peak inside first. The sewing machine fell right out of the car unto the…
ODI 10294582