2015 Toyota RAV4 Unknown Or Other Problems
- 26
- 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 26 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- sunroof exploded · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
We were simply pulling out of our subdivision and the sunroof exploded. It was around 6pm and the temperature was about 28 degrees f.
ODI 11280473
Unknown Or Other
Two doors (front driver and passenger side doors) no long lock and unlock using the key fob or the automatic buttons on the driver side door. According to our mechanic, this is a known issue (the lock actuator) with toyotas, especially suvs around 2015 like rav4s and highlanders. On a couple of occasions, the door lock itself got stuck and i had to fiddle with it simple to open the door manually. Surprised this…
ODI 11296842
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Whinning noise from rear of vehicle. Happens in all drive modes including neutral
ODI 11209907
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The power stick shift moves to easily out of gear. It requires only a light depressing of the break to disengage it. On may 17 2019, i had been parked with the car on. I had dropped something on the floor and went to pick it up. My foot was lightly touching the break as i bent down. The break was depressed just enough to allow my shoulder or back to hit the stick shift and push it into reverse. Unbenounced to me, as…
Crash reported
ODI 11217264
Unknown Or Other
Air conditioning smells like mold or mildew when turning it on all the time.
ODI 11266927
Unknown Or Other
Myself, my daughter and my daughter's father were traveling southbound on interstate 89 towards burlington, vt. We heard an extremely loud bang. It sounded like an explosion or a gun shot. The sunroof had exploded, not from any debris or rock'just exploded. It was a terrifying experience. Luckily we only got minor cuts from the glass. This happened on a busy highway. Thankfully i maintained control of the car…
2 injuries
ODI 11166239
Unknown Or Other
I notice warm air coming from the air vents even when i dont have the air on. It concerns me that it may be exhaust. I also have a 2014 corolla that does the same thing. You cant stand the warm air on semi warm days. You can feel the warm hair come through vents without the fan on. Its on going.
ODI 11139546
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Four incidents of damage to wiring by rodents. Mechanic believes the rodent to be a rat. One rat has been caught in a live trap. Yet two more incidents of eaten wiring.the rat eats the insulation on the wiring and bites through the wiring. The rat drags tissues into the h/a vents. Even tried to eat a package of foil wrapped hand wipes. The rat has left scat under the seats. The rat was observed playing under my car…
ODI 11130483
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
We purchased a toyota rav4 with a 100% o.k. From toyota dealer four weeks and 200 miles after parking in the garage the next morning it would not start several try's later it barley started, i am a retired mechanic, the headlights were normal bright with horn honking, the dealer told my wife the battery had 0 cranking amps they installed a new 80 month toyota battery,. My problem is safety issues going to the…
ODI 11129760
Unknown Or Other
Sunroof exploded while driving 45 mph on a one lane country road - no car was in front of me at the time. Occurred at 11:00 am and outside temps were 43 degrees.
ODI 11055463
Unknown Or Other
The car started on fire as i waited for a parking space in a parking lot.
Fire reported
ODI 11040382
Unknown Or Other
I would like you to consider the navigation system as a safety device. Toyota sells vehicles with outdated maps and charges over $200 for upgrades, which dealers are reluctant to provide. I consider accurate maps a safety concern and i suggest that map updates should be provided on at least an annual basis at a nominal (,$25) fee. The garmin policy would be a benchmark. Right now, my gps is useless; cannot be…
ODI 11001268
Unknown Or Other
Unintended acceleration while in driveway which caused my car to careen into a wood shed and my husband's car in the driveway.
Crash reported
ODI 10983025
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Sunroof exploded. Driving down paved highway. 51 degrees outside. Glass shattered. No rock or other object found inside the car. Washington state patrol on scene.
ODI 10971764
Unknown Or Other
Mice have chewed through the plastic screen over the fresh air intake and entered my rav 4, shredding everything in my glove box, shredding the cabin air filter and leaving feces and urine throughout the vehicle (seats, floor boards, closed compartment where spare tire is kept and other areas unknown/unable to see by me) dealer was contacted, rav was taken in and dealer was initially going to install a metal screen…
ODI 10956145
Body · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall. I would like more investigation regarding when a car is repair per specification and state law. How is that a company take control of the value and history of the car. But is not reported the correct way when the repair is done. Affecting the owner of the vehicle.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10919727
Unknown Or Other
I have a mildew/mold smell coming from my air vents in the cabin every time i turn on my car air conditioning unit. Started at 4000 miles. Went to the dealer to resolve this issue however they would not be able to fix it. I'm not the only one who has this problem. Many ac mold/mildew issues were found in many rav4 forum. Exposure to such smells and mold is extremely dangerous and can lead to sickness and other…
ODI 10970395
Unknown Or Other
The roof rack that came with the rav4 states that each strut can hold 100lbs, but in the manual it states that it is 100 lbs total. I purchased some lumber and my roof rack failed on the return trip home. I believe it happened when i was driving on the highway. One side of each strut broke and dented the roof of my car. If the other side of the struts failed there would have been some devastation behind me as lumber…
ODI 10812046
Unknown Or Other
Sunroof spontenously busted while driving on the interstate.
ODI 10783587
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
The light on the cruise control stalk blinks and it is very distracting at night while driving. Then the cruise control started dropping out while driving. No warning lights or codes were stored in the computer when checked by the dealer. The dealer replaced the cruise control switch, but the problem got worse. The engine started shutting off while driving on the highway with a total loss of electrical power and…
ODI 10862741
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Purchased this car dealer certified after being leased for 9 months by someone else, from new rochelle toyota. Had 5700 miles on it at the time of purchase. Since purchase it does not always start the first time, sometimes taking 3-4 times to start, and making strange noises, it sounds like its going to start and then dies. Has been to the shop 3 times and going in for the 4th time today, on 12/4 a new fuel pump…
ODI 10809611
Unknown Or Other
When using air conditioning mold accumulates on the condenser due to water not drying out and that mold/mildew is then blown thru vents when turning air conditioning on and i am inhaling toxic mold. Toyota is aware they've had thousands of internet complaints and at deal on hvac and refuse to call it a defect despite the health hazard effect. Apparently camry has class action law suit started re: this. I fear for my…
ODI 11000090
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
After 10 days of owning the car and less than 600 miles the car wouldn't run and we had to have it towed to the dealership. They said it was not under warranty and that the damage was caused by a rodent. Later that same evening our salesman called and informed us that components in the car are "green" and made of soybean and to keep our car in the garage (which we don't have). I have since caught a mouse under the…
ODI 10779880
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
After gassing up in a station (full tank) and the gas nozzle clicked to a stop, soon as extracting the nozzle from the rav4, fuel sprays with a force of pressure from the gas tank towards the person holding the nozzle. After this event happened the third time, we brought the rav4 back to toyota to be checked. Was returned to us the next day with an ok result. But the next 2 to 5 weeks the same problem happened, so…
ODI 10761730
Body · Unknown Or Other
Yesterday, while i was parked at a secure location the back glass of my 2015 toyota rav4 broke unexpectedly for no apparent reason. There appeared to be no point of impact and the glass appeared to have exploded outwards. There was nothing in the car that went through the window and there was nothing around the car that may have hit the window. Other than two small areas where the glass fell outward the window was…
ODI 10732002