2013 Toyota RAV4 Electrical System Problems
- 34
- 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 34 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- navigation screen · 9 records
- impossible navigation · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
The installed navigation screen is impossible to see in the driver's normal driving position and in almost any daytime lighting condition. Glare from the screen and dashboard borders on unsafe. There is no way to safely use that item and the 12 or so functions located there without significant distraction. Notified the service manager 2 times and both times was told they were not aware of the problem. Because of the…
ODI 10543276
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota rav4. The contact stated that when the sun would shine on the dashboard, it would produce a blinding glare that caused the information panel and the navigational system to become unreadable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 320.
ODI 10533727
Electrical System · Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
At any speed in any weather it is impossible to see the navigation system in this vehicle...this needs addressed by the manufacture as is a paid for upgrade and due to people working to see the system accidents are going to happen. *tr
ODI 10524469
Electrical System · Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
I have a 2013 toyota rav4 limited. In any significant ambient light level, the navigation screen is not visible. The glare on the screen is horrific. Notified dealership. They checked it out and confirmed that i did, indeed, have a problem. Dealership made an appointment with me to meet with a factory rep. I met with the rep, and he agreed this is a real problem, however he had no immediate solution. I contacted the…
ODI 10526395
Electrical System
Bought new rav4 toyota 2013 last month with navigation. Screen barely visible. Dealer notified toyota field representative who does not know to repair. Dealer say it is indeed a problem and could cause accidents. I also have a 2012 toyota highlander which has a perfectly clear screen toyota telephoned me but not encouraging. *tr
ODI 10509471
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds during the day, she was unable to see the navigation screen due to an intense glare, even on cloudy days. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 6 and the current mileage was 1,000. Updated 6/4/13 *cn updated 06/13/2013 *js
ODI 10511882
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
2 separate episodes of unintended acceleration in a brand new car dealer unable to verify defect. *tr
ODI 10505885
Electrical System · Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
Purchased new 2013 rav4 on 23 mar 13. The entune navigation display (both day and night mode) is very difficult to see in bright daylight (in day mode) or at night time (in night mode). This is a serious distraction when using the navigation and results in the driver having to avert eyes to focus on the display longer than necessary for details. This could result in an accident. A normal display would not have these…
ODI 10505341
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I bought a new 2013 rav 4 with toyota navigation. On any sunny day it is impossible to read the map due to the glare. I plan on complaining to the dealership this week. *tr
ODI 10508045