Toyota RAV4 Structure Problems
- 47
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 17
- Years with records
- 2001–2018
- Stored years
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 47 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- passenger side · 8 records
- center console · 6 records
- mice entering · 5 records
- back forth · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 21 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
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Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota rav4. While driving 35 mph, there was a glare from the dashboard that reflected onto the windshield. The failure caused vision impairment, which caused the contact to almost strike a pedestrian. The contact placed black felt over the dashboard to conceal the glare. The vehicle was taken to acton toyota of littleton ([redacted], littleton, ma 01460, [redacted]) where they informed…
ODI 11245516
Cruise Control · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Service Brakes · Structure · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota rav4. While driving various speeds, the brakes activated automatically without warning, which caused the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (prime toyota rt 2, 700 old union turnpike, lancaster, ma 01523), but could not be diagnosed. The dealer stated that there was no failure with the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 11052764
Structure
Cpsc:the wiring on the underside of my 2015 toyota rav4 that controls information sent to the transmission was chewed through by squirrels. The car was located in my driveway. It came to my attention that wrappings around these wires are no longer rubber. *bf
ODI 10958170
Structure
The armrest above the center compartment between the driver and passenger has a light resistance to pressure. I was drive with my right arm resting on this and my wife needed to adjust her position in her seat. She leaned on the armrest and the armrest went sliding to the front and startled me. I had a 2014 avalon that had the same type armrest and never had a problem. The dealer looked at this and said all the…
ODI 10668994
Structure · Wheels
I just got a leased a brand new rav4-2014 on july 1, 2014. I reported to the dealer the following issues: on 7/6/14, i called the dealer to reported. I was told to wait until friday, while they ordered the part. However, another issues i reported: a( on 7/1/14 while driving towards my home the left front hubcap, came off. Is defective. B) rear hubcap, passenger side, with damage, anytime is going to come off while…
ODI 10614831
Structure
This 10 year old car had been garaged its entire life. It was driven 4 or 5 times a week in northern new hampshire. The front cross member which supports the engine and the transmission and holds the wheels on rusted to the point where there were large holes in the frame. Toyota of butte montana and toyota of wenatchee washington both required that i sign a statement that i understood the car was unsafe to drive…
ODI 10611304
Frame And Members · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle made a loud noise and the came to a sudden halt. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the k-frame and the control arm was fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the k-frame and control arm needed to be replaced. The manufacturer…
ODI 10596474
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Structure
I purchased the 2013 rav4 limited with navigation and a blind spot monitor, however i do not believe the monitor works correctly, it does not give any indication that something (another vehicle) is approaching until the vehicle is at the side door of my vehicle, way too late to make an adjustment to your changing lanes. I have had it back to my toyota dealers two times, on the first visit the car was in for a 6…
ODI 10587567