2015 Toyota RAV4 Electrical System Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
I drove for a few seconds, less than a block out of a parking lot, onto a local street, when my 2015 rav4 suddenly shut down and smoke starting coming out from under the hood. I turned the steering wheel to roll to the side of the road and get out of the way of traffic, and got out of the car to walk far away. I saw flames under the front of the car and called 911.
Fire reported
ODI 11246595
Electrical System
Gas guage and odometer went to zero while driving. I had to pull over. It felt like the bluetooth radio button got hot. I turned off car and waited, then all the gauges came back on. Is there a recall on the electrical system? I never received a letter
ODI 11208494
Body · Electrical System · Engine
Car stalled so i pulled over. There was smoking under the hood. Within minutes it turned into a big fire. Fire department had to be called.
Fire reported
ODI 11138884
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
Electrical System
Wiring harness has to be completely replaced, cause do to rodents chewing all wiring because of all the ingredients they use in the soy based wiring insulation.
ODI 11088758
Electrical System
The car fails to start at times with keyless start i have been stranded in unsafe situation i have brought it to the attention of fort bend toyota with no fix for the problem. The problem has occurred a number of times since i bought the car.
ODI 11035829
Electrical System
1st occurrence 1/4/2016: driving down an interstate with several lanes going same direction and the horn started blowing intermittently 2nd occurrence 2/26/2019: had turned into a parking space and stopped with motor still running, then opened door to check if i was parked between the parking lines correctly and the horn started blowing 1st occurrence: poor connection to horn to theft deterrent in security alarm 2nd…
ODI 11299603
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power. The failure was sporadic. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically restart independently. The anti-lock brake system, air bag, traction control, and all wheel drive warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the…
ODI 10874884
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota rav4. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise that progressed randomly. Various warning indicator lights flashed and the vehicle was hesitant to start on several occasions. Upon starting the vehicle, it stalled several times and also would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times and they were not able to replicate and diagnose the failure.…
ODI 10809623
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
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