2006 Toyota RAV4
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 704 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 RAV4 model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 26 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 10 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Suspension, rearAug 12, 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2005, to September 7, 2010, and 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured July 6, 2009, to August 26, 2010. The affected vehicles have rear suspension arms (rear tie rods) with adjusting lock nuts that may have been improperly tightened after servicing. As a result of being loose, the arm may have thread damage and may rust, possibly leading to the failure of the arm and an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace both rear suspension arms and encapsulate the locknuts, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are G0V for Toyota vehicles and GLK for Lexus vehicles. Note: This recall supersedes recall 13V-383, in which some vehicles were only inspected, sealed, and did not have both arms replaced. The affected vehicles were previously recalled under 13V-383, but did not have both rear suspension arms replaced at that time. Those vehicles need to have both arms replaced as part of this recall remedy.
Campaign 16V596000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerJun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Campaign 16V396000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, rear/otherFeb 19, 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame.
A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0F.
Campaign 16V096000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, power window devices and controlsOct 22, 2015
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Campaign 15V689000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleApr 9, 2014
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.
Campaign 14V168000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearAug 28, 2013
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rods and replace any that have rust or corrosion on the alignment adjustment threads. All of the rear tie rods will then be encased in an epoxy to prevent future environmental damage. Due to limitations in parts, the recall remedy will be launched in phases from September 2013 through mid-April 2014. All owners will receive notification of the recall, with most receiving second notifications when parts are available in their area. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes Toyota and Lexus recall 12V-373. All vehicles that have been inspected and remedied under the previous recall need to be re-inspected and have the appropriate remedy applied.
Campaign 13V383000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearAug 2, 2012
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust, leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear tie-rod nut for looseness and replace any suspect tie-rod found loose. Dealers will also affix instructions in multiple places to prevent improper servicing in the future. The recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Campaign 12V373000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalFeb 24, 2011
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
THE REMEDY IS NOW AVAILABLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN EARLY APRIL 2011. THE REMEDY WILL INVOLVE MODIFICATION OR REPLACEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Campaign 11V113000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 10V036000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Campaign 10V035000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsJun 15, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
Campaign 09V223000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
704 reports, newest first.
Air bags, Dec 17, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 103,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Visibility/wiper, Dec 10, 2012
THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR MECHANISM HAS BROKEN AND THE VISOR HANGS DOWN, IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISION. THE VISOR IS RARELY USED AND HAS VERY LITTLE WEAR. IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY SUCH LITTLE USE. SEEMS TO BE A FAULTY PART. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ANYTHING HUNG FROM THE VISOR THAT COULD CAUSE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT TO THE VISOR MECHANISM. *TR
Steering, Nov 26, 2012
WHEN MAKING SLOW TURNS TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, I HEAR A CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL. A MECHANIC I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO RECENTLY FOUND THAT THE STEERING SHAFT IS FAILING. THIS IS THE SECOND STEERING SHAFT THAT HAS GONE BAD; I HAD THE FIRST ONE REPLACED 4 YEARS AGO WITH A SUPPOSEDLY IMPROVED VERSION. EVIDENTLY, WHATEVER CHANGES WERE MADE TO THE DESIGN DID NOT PREVENT THE SAME PROBLEM FROM OCCURRING. I STARTED TO HEAR THE SAME NOISE APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AFTER HAVING THE REPLACEMENT INSTALLED. *TR
Air bags, Nov 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,647.
Air bags, Nov 6, 2012
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. MECHANIC SAYS THE CLOCKSPRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $600. FAILURE OF THE AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING IN 2005-2009 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUPS IS THE SUBJECT OF AN EXISTING RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V092000); BELIEVE THIS IS RELATED. *TR
Steering, Engine, Oct 24, 2012
2006 TOYOTA RAV4, CONSUMER STATED WITHIN 3 1/2 MONTHS AFTER OIL, TOTAL OIL LEAKAGE OCCURRED. THE PISTONS, RINGS AND GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED. ON FEB 2, 2012 THE CONSUMER HAD AN OIL CHANGED. ON JUNE 1, 2012 THE OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE DIPSTICK WAS COMPLETELY DRY. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE OIL LEAK WAS OVER A PERIOD OF TIME AND NOT JUST SUDDENLY WITHIN 3 1/2 MONTHS. THE TECHNICIANS WHO PERFORMED THE OIL CHANGED EVERY 3-4 MONTHS SHOULD HAVE NOTICED THE SHORTAGE OF OIL, ESPECIALLY ON FEB 2, 2012. ALSO, THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. *JB
Steering, Oct 24, 2012
GET A CLUNKING IN STEERING,, TOOK IT TO DEALER BAD INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT.. THEY HAVE A TSB ON IT,, BUT WONT FIX DUE TO IT CURRENTLY BEING OUT OF WARRANTY, AM CONCERNED ABOUT STEERING ISSUES AND CAUSING A ACCIDENT. TOYOTA HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND WONT RECALL,, HAS TO THINK STEERING PROBS CAN BE A MAJOR RISK HAZARD,, SINCE THEY KNEW ABOUT IT IN 2008 READ FORUMS.. AND SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR WIDESPREAD ISSUE NOTJUST MINE..WILL IT TAKE SOMEONE GETTING KILLED BEFORE THIS IS BROUGHT TO LIGHT? *TR
Steering, Oct 20, 2012
THERE IS A KNOCKING IN THE STEERING I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE THEY SAID IT WAS A SHAFT IN THE STEERING COLUMN THAT TOYOTA HAD A BULLENTIN OUT ABOUT IT. I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM BUT ACCORDING TO MYSELF DOING RESEARCH THERE IS A PROBLEM AND I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Air bags, Oct 18, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE PARKED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER SOME TIME, THE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE WIRING IN THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, WHICH WAS LOCATED IN THE STEERING COLUMN, WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V245000 (AIR BAGS) THAT COULD HAVE BEEN RELATED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE RECALL DID NOT INCLUDED THE 2006 MODEL VEHICLES, ONLY THE 2007-2008 MODELS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. UPDATED 11/14/12*LJ UPDATED 11/15/12*JB
Steering, Oct 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER HE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, SHARPLY HE HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STRING SHAFT ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY OR THE STEERING WOULD FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,000. ...UPDATED11/21/12 *BF UPDATED 11/30/2012 *JS
Air bags, Oct 14, 2012
THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK MY CAR INTO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THE TOLD ME THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG SPIRAL CABLE AND IT WOULD COST $486 TO FIX. THEY ALSO SAID THAT MY AIR BAGS ARE DISABLED BECAUSE OF THIS SO WOULD NOT GO OFF IN THE EVENT OF A WRECK. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH AND THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN 2006 RAV4 MODELS. I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST TOYOTA, I BELIEVE THIS IS SOMETHING WE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY TO FIX AS IT IS CLEARLY A DESIGN FLAW AND AFFECTS OUR SAFETY EVERY TIME WE DRIVE THE CAR. I PERSONALLY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO FIX THIS, I CAN'T AFFORD IT, AND I DO NOT THINK WE SHOULD EVEN BE RESPONSIBLE TO PAYING FOR THIS IN THE FIRST PLACE. AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY. *TR
Steering, Oct 11, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT 5 MPH OR BELOW, OR WHEN IN PARK, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD EXHIBIT LOUD CLUNKING NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 95,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 11/1/12 *CN UPDATED 11/1/2012 *JS
Steering, Oct 9, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WAS VERY SLUGGISH AND THE STEERING MADE A CRACKING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THE PROBLEM WAS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Wheels, Oct 9, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO REPAIR HIS TRANSMISSION WHEN THE MECHANIC NOTIFIED HIM THAT THE WHEELS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Suspension, Oct 1, 2012
MY RAV 4 IS MAKING A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. MY LOCAL SHOP REPLACED THE REAR SHOCKS AND THE REAR SWAY BAR END LINKS, WHICH DID NOT SOLVE THE CLUNKING NOISE. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA OF WESTPORT IN WESTPORT,CT ON OCTOBER 1, 2012 WHERE THEY CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND SAID THEY ARE UNSURE HOW TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM UNTIL TOYOTA PRODUCES A FORMAL RECALL AND FIX, BUT THEY DO KNOW OF THE PROBLEM. IF THE PROBLEMS ARE STATED ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND TOYOTA KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM...HOW CAN IT NOT BE FIXED? I AM WORRIED AS MY WIFE TRAVELS DISTANCES BY HIGHWAY AND I DO NOT WANT THIS TO CAUSE A CRASH IF IT CAN BE SOLVED. WHAT IS ONE TO DO WHEN THE DEALER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX THEIR PRODUCT? I AM AT A LOSS, BUT WILL KEEP MY FINGERS CROSSED AND HOPE THAT MY CAR HOLDS UP UNTIL TOYOTA FIGURES THIS OUT. *TR
Tires, Oct 1, 2012
CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE TIRES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE PURCHASED FOUR BRIDGESTONE TIRES FOR 648.66 ON OCTOBER 26, 2010. ON MARCH 29, 2012 THE TIRES WERE ROTATED AND BALANCED. ON AUGUST 30, 2012, THE CONSUMER WENT TO ANOTHER WALMART TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED AND BALANCED. HOWEVER, THE SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED HIM, THE TIRES WERE TOO BALD ON THE INSIDE TO BE ROTATED. THE CONSUMER STATED NO ONE MENTIONED TO HIM BACK IN MAY THAT TWO OF THE FOUR TIRES WERE WEARING ABNORMALLY.
Steering, Sep 21, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING AND THUMPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING WHEEL AND ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO CONFIRMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,956.
Air bags, Sep 21, 2012
AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. *TR
Engine, Sep 19, 2012
THE ENGINE COIL MALFUNCTIONED, SETTING OF 3 WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH (CHECK ENGINE, VSC, AND 4X4). THE ENGINE NOW MISFIRES. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME IN THREE YEARS. *TR
Steering, Sep 17, 2012
STEERING FEELS LOOSE AND RATTLES OVER BUMPS. TOYOTA SAID NO CREDIT FOR OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY. COST TO REPAIR WITH REDESIGNED PARTS IS $1,900. VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXCEPTIONALLY MAINTAINED AND SHOULD NOT HAVE ANY STEERING PROBLEMS. I AM ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAVE ALL SERVICE RECORDS. TOYOTA SAID THIS IS NOT A SAFETY PROBLEM BUT THE LOOSE STEERING FEELING DOES NOT INSPIRE CONFIDENCE. TOYOTA SAID I COULD CONTINUE DRIVING WITH THE PROBLEMS AND THAT IT WOULD ONLY BE AN ANNOYANCE. THIS IS A PRODUCT DEFECT. TOYOTA HAS REDESIGNED THE REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. THIS IS EVIDENCE THE ORIGINAL DESIGN WAS DEFECTIVE. *TR
Steering, Sep 11, 2012
EARLY ON IN OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE A LIGHT 'CLUNKING' NOISE COULD BE HEARD WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE. NOISE PROGRESSIVELY BECAME WORSE. I REPEATEDLY REPORTED THE INCIDENT TWICE TO THE DEALERSHIP - TOYOTA LAKE CITY, SEATTLE, WA, PRIOR TO EXPIRATION OF VEHICLE WARRANTY. EVERY TIME I WAS ADVISED THE DEALERSHIP STAFF WAS "UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE". CURRENTLY, THE NOISE IS EXTREMELY LOUD, AND THERE'S A 'POPPING' FEEL IN THE STEERING COLUMN/STEERING WHEEL, COUPLED WITH A LOUD CLUNK. I'M CONCERNED FOR MY, AND MY FAMILY'S SAFETY, HOWEVER I DON'T HAVE $800.00 TO REPAIR AN ITEM WHICH SHOULDN'T BE HAVING ISSUES. NOTE: I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 VIN#[XXX], WHICH IS BEGINNING TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME ISSUE AS 2006 TOYOTA RAV4. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND TOYOTA IS FULLY AWARE OF THE ISSUE VIA TSB# ST001-08. TOYOTA HAS DEVELOPED A "NEW" STEERING SHAFT WHICH REMEDIES THE ISSUE. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL, FOR IT IMPACTS A LARGE MAJORITY OF THE RAV4 OWNERS - ANOTHER TOYOTA ISSUE WHICH THEY KNOW ABOUT, BUT TRY TO HIDE! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Suspension, Sep 10, 2012
PERFORMING A THREE-POINT TURN ON AN UNEVEN, ROCKY SURFACE. HEARD A LOUD CLANG/POP FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. THOUGHT A ROCK WAS KICKED UP OR IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN SUSPENSION RELATED. WAS INFORMED BY DEALER AT PREVIOUS OIL CHANGE THAT I WAS IN NEED OF REPLACING PASSENGER REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS IT WAS LEAKING BADLY. I HAD FIGURED THAT THE FAILED SHOCK ABSORBER HAD FINALLY GIVEN IN AND HAD CREATED THE NOISE. I WENT AHEAD AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE THAT SAME WEEK AND HAD AN OIL CHANGE DONE AND HAD BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS REPLACED. PEEKED UNDERNEATH THE CAR WHEN I GOT HOME TO SEE NEW THE NEW SHINY (NOT OILY) SHOCKS AND NOTICED THAT THE BOLT CONNECTING THE ANTI SWAY OR STABILIZER BAR TO THE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM HAD SHEARED OFF ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE BOLT, THE BUSHING, WASHER AND NUT WERE MISSING. THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS COMPLETE AND INTACT. THE FAILURE OF THIS CRITICAL PIECE OF SUSPENSION HAD OBVIOUSLY CREATED THE NOISE I HEARD. *TR
Steering, Sep 10, 2012
HAD A CLUNKING SOUND IN STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING AND BACKING UP. STEERING SHAFT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. PROBLEM RETURNED AND REPAIRED ON AUG. 27,2012 AT 73,852 MILES AND COST $720. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 50 YEARS AND NEVER HAD A CAR THAT HAD A STEERING PROBLEM LIKE THIS. I WAS TOLD THAT IF I DIDN'T HAVE IT REPAIRED THE STEERING COLUMN COULD LOCK UP. I SEE THERE HAS BEEN ALOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM IN 2006-2007 RAV4'S CAN SOMEONE LOOK INTO THIS? *TR
Air bags, Sep 4, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
Service brakes, Aug 28, 2012
AT FIRST, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, A HISSING SOUND APPEARED TO COME FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STILL BRAKED NORMALLY, REQUIRING THE USUAL DISTANCE TO STOP. HOWEVER, AFTER SOME TIME, THE "BRAKE" LIGHT CAME ON, AND BRAKING FEEL COMPLETED CHANGED, REQUIRING THE PEDAL TO COMPLETELY BE DEPRESSED JUST TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN TO A STOP. THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS AT THE PROPER (MAXIMUM) LEVEL AND NO LEAKS APPEARED AROUND THE BRAKE CALIPERS / PISTONS AND GROUND. IT SEEMED SEVERAL OWNERS OF THIS GENERATION OF RAV4 (3RD GENERATION) HAD EXHIBITED SIMILAR SYMPTOMS POINTING TO A "BRAKE BOOSTER" FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT, RELIABLE SHOP AND THE "BRAKE BOOSTER" WAS VERIFIED TO BE THE PROBLEM. *TR