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.
Engine, Oct 27, 2014
THE 2006 RAV4 IS KNOW TO BURN OIL AT EXCESSIVE RATE WHICH WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP AT A HIGH RATE AND LEAD TO NOT BEING ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF LOSS OF STEERING OR BRAKING. *TR
Engine, Oct 16, 2014
OIL CONSUMPTION, INSURANCE WILL NOT PAY TO CORRECT THIS DEFECT THAT APPARENTLY IS A PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA RAV 4 THIS AN ISSUE WITH 2006 RAVS AND THE SHOULD BE A RECALL AS THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE ISSUE THAT IS RELATED TO THE VEHICLE MAKING AND NOT NEGLECT BY THE OWNER. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Oct 13, 2014
THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP. IT IS VERY DISTRACTING. I HAVE TRIED GETTING IT TO STAY THERE WITH VELCRO, HOWEVER THE VISOR IS TOO HEAVY AND IT WILL NOT HOLD IT UP. I CALLED TOYOTA WHO STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO HELP ME WITH THIS. IT WOULD COST ME OVER $100 TO GET THIS FIXED. THEY DO NOT SEE IT AS A SAFETY ISSUE, HOWEVER IT IS VERY DISTRACTING. I HAVE READ SEVERAL POSTS ON THE INTERNET OF OTHER TOYOTA OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE VISOR. *TR
Air bags, Oct 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V168000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
Engine, Sep 27, 2014
BECAUSE OF A MANUFACTURER DEFECT, THE OIL GETS ALL BURNED UP BY THE ENGINE EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO LEAK. AS CONSUMERS, WE DO NOT KNOW ABOUT IT UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE. *TR
Suspension, Sep 19, 2014
DEALER FAILS TO COMPLETE WORK ON RECALL IN A TIMELY MANNER. RECALL ON 2006-2011 MODEL YEAR RAV4 VEHICLES; REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM. "SAFETY RECALL C0J" MARCH 2014 - RECEIVE NOTICE FROM TOYOTA "URGENT SAFETY RECALL". MADE AN APPOINTMENT JUNE 2014. TOLD ON ARRIVAL PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. WAS PUT ON WAIT LIST. CALLED DEALER SEVERAL TIMES ON THE PHONE TO CHECK ABOUT WAIT LIST. TOLD PARTS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. 9/19/2014 - RECEIVED FOLLOW UP NOTICE FROM TOYOTA. CALLED DEALER. TOLD STILL ON WAIT LIST, PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 16, 2014
AS OF 9/16/14 OUR 2006 RAV4 V6 CURRENTLY HAS 45,790 MILES AND WE JUST GOT A DIAGNOSTIC FROM A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE THAT THIS PART IS DEFECTIVE A CHARCOAL CANISTER AND AN B1S2 O2 SENSOR NEEDS REPLACEMENT. ME AND MY WIFE LOVE THE SUV BUT WITH SUCH LOW MILES I WOULD NOT HAVE EXPECTED FOR THIS TO HAVE HAPPENED. FROM MY QUICK RESEARCH, I UNDERSTAND THIS COULD CAUSE MORE ENGINE DAMAGE IF NOT REPAIRED, I SEE A DECREASE IN MILES PER GALLON AND A ROUGH IDLING. I WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PART WHICH IS A CHARCOAL CANISTER AND THE O2 SENSOR. TOYOTA WANTED $1,303.00 TOTAL REPAIR AND FOR THIS LOW MILAGE VEHICLE IS NOT WHAT I EXPECT FROM A QUALITY VEHICLE. *TR
Engine, Sep 13, 2014
MY ENGINE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND I FOUND IT WAS 3 QUARTS LOW AFTER CHECKING ON THE INTERNET I FOUND TOYOTA HAS A TSB ON EXCESSIVE OIL BURNING INTERNALLY WITH THE PISTONS AND RINGS BUT THEY FAIL TO MAKE REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH THEY STATED IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW ON THERE ENGINE DESIGN. *TR
Air bags, Sep 10, 2014
I SAW ON LOCAL NEWS A RECALL FOR MY TOYOTA IN APRIL HAD NO LIGHT ON AT TIME THEN IN MAY LIGHT CAME ON FOR AIRBAG N HAS NOT GONE OFF SINCE. MY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IS NOT WILLING TO GIVE A RENTAL UNTIL REMEDY IS FOUND. *TR
Air bags, Sep 9, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V168000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE REMEDY WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND WOULD NOT APPROVE AN INTERIM REPAIR. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS ABLE TO INDICATE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,206.
Service brakes, Aug 24, 2014
HISSING NOISE WHEN BRAKE IS PRESSED AND TOOK THE CAR A MUCH LONGER DISTANCE TO STOP AND HAD TO PRESS THE BRAKES VERY HARD. HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO GET BACK TO HOME. ONLINE IT SEEMS TO SUGGEST THAT THIS IS A BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE. *TR
Air bags, Aug 13, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V168000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Air bags, Aug 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
Air bags, Aug 5, 2014
AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON. ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER WITH THIS PIECE.... TIME FOR ANOTHER RECALL.. *TR
Visibility, Jul 28, 2014
DRIVER VISOR UNEXPECTEDLY FELL DOWN INTO DRIVERS VIEW WHILE DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY. IT COULD NOT BE MOVED TO THE SIDE TO STAY OUT THE WAY EITHER AS IT SEEMS TO HAVE JUST STRIPPED OUT.IT HAD TO BE REMOVED COMPLETELY IN ORDER TO SEE OUT WINDSHIELD PROPERLY. THE SAME THING OCCURRED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER. THIS CREATES A DRIVING HAZARD BOTH BY THE UNEXPECTED DROPPING OF THE VISOR CREATING A VIEWING OBSTRUCTION AND BY NOT USING THE VISOR ALSO BECAUSE OF GLARE FROM THE SUN. TOYOTA RECALLED THE EXACT SAME VISORS THEY USE ON THE CAMRY MODEL BUT WON'T ISSUE A RECALL FOR THE RAV4 MODELS UTILIZING THE SAME VISOR! *JS
Air bags, Jul 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V168000(AIR BAG) AND STATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Engine, Jul 1, 2014
MAY, 2014 I HAD MY VEHICLE OIL CHANGE DONE. I FOLLOW THE POLICY OF THREE MONTHS OR 3500 MILES WHICH EVER COMES FIRST. I HAVE BEEN USING THIS QUICK LUBE PLACE FOR FIFTEEN YEARS. WHEN THE OIL WAS DRAINED I WAS INFORMED THAT THE OIL WAS LOW. I ASSUMED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DEALERS SHOP FOR A RECALL AND THE OIL CHANGE WAS DONE THEIR THAT THEY FAILED TO PUT THE PROPER AMOUNT OF OIL INTO THE VEHICLE. WITH LESS THAN 3500 MILES AND THREE MONTHS THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I WENT IN TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED AND CHECKED FOR LEAKS. IT WAS SHORT APPROXIMATELY TWO QUARTS WITH NO SIGNS OF AN OIL LEAK. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAVE SEVERAL CUSTOMERS WITH THIS SAME MODEL WHO EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEM DUE TO THE VEHICLE BURNING OIL, AND TOLD TO CONTACT TOYOTA. IT WAS ALSO SUGGESTED TO REGULARLY CHECK THE OIL EVERY TWO WEEKS. UPON RETURNING HOME I CHECKED ON LINE AND FOUND MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME ISSUE WITH VEHICLES WITH LOW MILEAGE. I HAVE BEEN THE ORIGINAL OWNER FROM DAY ONE AND HAVE MAINTAINED THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Engine, Jun 30, 2014
AT ABOUT 65,000 MILES, I NOTICED THAT MY 2006 TOYOTA RAV 4 WAS CONSUMING LARGE AMOUNTS OF OIL IN BETWEEN OIL CHANGES (WHICH I HAVE DONE EVERY 3000-3500 MILES). THERE WAS NO LEAK, NO WARNINGS - BUT WHEN CHECKED THE OIL WELL IS BONE DRY. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO PLAYED DUMB, EVEN THOUGH I TOLD THEM TOYOTA HAD ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) ABOUT THIS, AND THAT MY VIN NUMBER FALLS UNDER THE CARS LISTED. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ON-LINE, AND THE DEALERSHIP JUST SAID THAT WAS IRRELEVANT. MEANWHILE, I'VE BEEN ADDING OIL AT EVERY 1000 MILES OR LESS. *TR
Engine, Jun 30, 2014
VERY ABNORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION , CARBONATION ON PISTON RINGS. *TR
Suspension, Jun 24, 2014
I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR THE RECALL ON THE REAR SUSPENSION AND WAS LED TO BELIEVE THE REPAIRS HAD BEEN MADE BY THE DEALERSHIP - DICK DYER TOYOTA IN COLUMBIA, SC ON JANUARY 13, 2014. TWO MONTHS LATER THE LEFT REAR TIRE ALMOST CAME OFF OF THE CAR AS MY WIFE AND CHILDREN PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY. I SPOKE WITH [XXX] (SERVICE MANAGER) AND HE SAID THAT HE KNEW ABOUT MY CAR. AT THE TIME OF MY INITIAL VISIT IN JANUARY, THEY HAD NOTICED RUSTY BOLTS ON MY SUSPENSION STARTING TO SHEER. AT THE TIME, HE HAD CALLED TOYOTA MOTOR SERVICE TO SEE, IF THE SITUATION WARRANTED GETTING US A RENTAL CAR AND TO SEE, IF THEY FELT THE CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. THEY CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE WITHOUT VISUALLY INSPECTING (TMS). HE ALSO ADMITTED THAT NO REPAIRS HAD BEEN MADE TO MY CAR. SO THEY KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM AND DID NOTHING. I WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE CONDITION OF THE SUSPENSION, OR THE FACT THAT THEY CALLED TMS TO DISCUSS. I WAS LED TO BELIEVE THE RECALL HAD BEEN COMPLETED. I WOULD NEVER OF DRIVEN THE CAR, IF I KNEW OF IT'S CONDITION. WE LEFT FOR DISNEY THE NEXT DAY AND DROVE 2,400 MILES, BEFORE THE SUSPENSION ARM GAVE WAY. LUCKILY, WE WERE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND NOT ON THE INTERSTATE OR WE COULD OF BEEN KILLED. YES, THEY MADE THE REPAIRS TO MY CAR, BUT THEY LET ME DRIVE OFF OF THE LOT KNOWING THAT I WAS DRIVING A TICKING TIME BOMB. THERE WASN'T A QUESTION OF IF THE SUSPENSION WOULD GIVE WAY....IT WAS WHEN. OBVIOUSLY, TOYOTA DOESN'T GIVE A [XXX] ABOUT THEIR LOYAL CUSTOMERS AND THEIR SAFETY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Suspension, Jun 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER A RECALL REPAIR HAD BEEN PERFORMED, THERE WAS A STRONG VIBRATION IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) AND 12V373000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED AND THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER DID NOTICE THE VIBRATION UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER DID NOT MENTION THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT WITH THE STEERING SHAFT PRIOR TO THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jun 16, 2014
THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME THREE TIMES AND TO MY WIFE ONCE. AS WE BEGIN TO ACCELERATE, EITHER FROM A STOP OR AS WE ARE ACCELERATING, WE HAVE A PAUSE IN ACCELERATION. IF FEELS LIKE WE ARE NOT PUSHING ON THE GAS BUT THAT IS NOT IT. ONCE THE GAS PEDAL IS RELEASED AND WE RE-ACCELERATE, THE CAR MOVES FORWARD NORMALLY. IT HAS BEEN VERY SCARY WHEN SOMEONE IS APPROACHING AND THE GAS DOES NOT MOVE US FORWARD. THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED IN REVERSE. *TR
Engine, Jun 2, 2014
THE ENGINE IS BURNING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL DUE TO A DEFECTIVE OIL RING. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THE ONLY FIX IS TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. *TR
Air bags, May 30, 2014
AN AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS COME ON. TOOK TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND TO FIX, WE NEED TO REPLACE A CLOCK SPRING, IF NOT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE A RECALL AS I HAVE RESEARCHED AND FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *TR
Suspension, Air bags, May 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V168000 (AIR BAGS) AND NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) HAD EXCEEDED THE REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY IN THE RECALL BEING REPAIR. THERE WERE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME.