2011 Toyota RAV4 Body 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:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Factory original super white paint is delaminating from the body of the front panel right panel (passenger side) as well as on the driver's side upper right of windshield, currently, exposing the grey metal. I contacted my local toyota dealer and they said that they were aware of a problem, but that toyota has not decided on a solution.
ODI 11292504
Body · Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Waiting at stop sign - car began accelerating, engine revving, racing (again, while at a complete stop). I braked and vehicle took full control seemingly pulling sideways first and then lurching out onto the roadway casing a devastating crash totaling my car and causing the other person's vehicle extensive damage. I could have been seriously injured or killed. It's the second time this happened. 1st time pulling…
Crash reported
ODI 11180213
Body · Electronic Stability Control
Body: driver side sun visor failure to remain upright, impeding vision. Electrical system: the evaporative system has problems with the vapor canister releasing charcoal pellets that plug the vent valve. Disables vehicle anti-skid traction and 4x4. Car is under 75k miles
ODI 11218631
Air Bags · Body · Service Brakes
Traveling 30 mph southbound on interstate. Car's engine self accelerated. Pumped brakes to slow down. Car continued to self-accelerate and braking was ineffectual and i ran into back of an 18 wheeler flat bed truck. *dt
Crash reported
ODI 11164251
Body
Paint, in a 18 inch long / 5 inch wide patch, has lost it's clear coat. Expensive detailing was able to polish the spot but the dullness returned within one month.
ODI 11244851
Body
While washing with a microfiber cloth and garden hose with less than 20,000 miles and only 4 years old blizzard pearl paint is peeling off in large chunks. 1.5 years out of warranty. Toyota will not make this right. I realize safety may not be eminent but in the long run rusted metal will leak water in electrical components.
ODI 10808041
Body
Since 2015 the paint started peeling, my rav4 has blizzard pearl white color, everything thats metal has been peeling and lifting. The problem began in the space between the front windshield and the sunroof. Now the problem has spread all over the vehicles, except for the front and rear bumper.
ODI 11270639
Body
The 5th (back of vehicle) door latch completely failed and would not hold door closed. There was no accident or any other damage to the door. The latch inside simply failed. I had to tie the door closed to get it to a dealer for repair. *tr
ODI 10644497
Air Bags · Body · Engine
According to our insured, the insured had pulled into his driveway, and the vehicle had a sudden acceleration, causing the vehicle to run into the house, damaging the wall, the sliding door and the typhoon shutters. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10465931
Body · Engine · Service Brakes
Problem 1 - i have brake noise and brake does not stop properly. Spoke to toyota dealer and then created a case number with toyota customer experience. Toyota verified and they say no problem in brake. What toyota says after inspection - *inspect brake linings and check parking brake adjustment ~|~*inspect brake linings and check parking brake adjustment ~|~ ~|~could not verify brake noise.front brakes have 5 mm…
Crash reported
ODI 10469013
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4 . The contact was driving 25 mph when the driver side door opened independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 500.
ODI 10430864