2007 Toyota RAV4
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,003 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 RAV4 model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 53 involved a crash and 37 involved a fire. 41 people were injured.
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
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerNov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Campaign 14V743000 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
Visibility, power window devices and controlsOct 10, 2012
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.
Campaign 12V491000 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
Air bagsApr 21, 2011
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 RAV4 VEHICLES. IN THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG (CSA) SYSTEM, THERE ARE TWO SENSORS IN THE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO DETECT VEHICLE ROLL ANGLE. IF ONE OF THESE SENSORS MALFUNCTIONS, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT: MIL) WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE ROLL DETECTION SYSTEM WILL BE SUSPENDED; HOWEVER, THE AIRBAG CSA REMAINS AVAILABLE IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE CRASH. IF BOTH SENSORS FAIL NEARLY SIMULTANEOUSLY AFTER INITIAL AIRBAG SYSTEM CHECK, THE CSA AND THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER COULD BE INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATED.
INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE CSA AND/OR THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER CAN CAUSE INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
TOYOTA WILL REPLACE THE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ONE CONTAINING IMPROVED ROLL RATE SENSORS, FREE OF CHARGE. TOYOTA INTENDS TO SEND AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS EARLY TO MID-MAY, 2011 WHEN SUFFICIENT PARTS AND REMEDY BECOMES AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 11V245000 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
1,003 reports, newest first.
Suspension, Structure, Aug 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER A MANUFACTURER RECALL WHERE ALL FOUR TIRES WERE ALIGNED. THE DEALER USED AN EPOXY RESIN ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES AND THE FRAMING. MONTHS LATER, AFTER THE MANUFACTURER RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RECEIVE AN ALIGNMENT AND TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS STATED THAT THE EPOXY PREVENTED THE TIRES FROM RECEIVING A REAR ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT ONLY THE FRONT ALIGNMENT COULD BE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE DEALER REFUSED TO REMEDY THE REMOVAL OF THE EPOXY RESIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Seat belts, Aug 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE THE SEAT BELT WAS FASTENED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
Engine, Aug 10, 2015
I PURCHASED A USED 2007 TOYOTA RAV4 IN LATE FEBRUARY 2015. ACCORDING TO MY TRUSTED AND LOYAL CAR REPAIRMAN, THE CAR IS A LEMON. IN THE SHORT TIME I HAVE OWNED IT, I HAVE ACCRUED WELL OVER $6000.00 IN REPAIRS WHICH DID NOT REFURBISH THE VEHICLE AND NOW THE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEABLE AS THE ENGINE MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT IS REFUSING TO HELP ME SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A WARRANTY. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT ILLINOIS DOES NOT HAVE LEMON LAWS FOR CONSUMERS OF USED VEHICLES, HOWEVER, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MAY HAVE LEMON LAW PROTECTION FOR ME. I AM NOW SEEKING FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION TO SUCCESSFULLY RESOLVE THIS MATTER TO RECOUP THE PURCHASE PRICE, ALL SUBSEQUENT REPAIRS, LEGAL FEES, AND DAMAGES FOR BEING STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY DURING A LONG DISTANCE VACATION MILES FROM HOME. THE CAR HAD NO WARNING LIGHTS COME ON WHATSOEVER. HAD THE CAR DIED ANY SOONER, WE WOULD NOT HAVE MADE IT TO THE SHOULDER RISKING A HIGH-SPEED MULTIPLE CAR ACCIDENT PILEUP ON THE HIGHWAY.
Other or unspecified, Jul 30, 2015
ENGINE IS CONSUMING 1 QT. OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES. JOHN ELWAY TOYOTA ONTARIO, CA. PERFORMED OIL CONSUMPTION TEST. MY VEHICLE FAILED THE TEST. I CALLED TOYOTA CORPORATE AT 18003314331 PER [XXX]. I WAS GIVEN CASE # [XXX]. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE. I WAS TOLD TO DRIVE TO JOHN ELWAY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP EVERY 1000 MOLES TO ADD 1 QT. OF OIL TO THE ENGINE. I HAVE DONE THIS TWICE. NOW I NEED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SMOG CHECKED THIS MONTH. MY CONCERN IS THAT SINCE THE CAR IS CONSUMING 1 QT . OF OIL. IT WILL FAIL THE SMOG TEST REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND WILL BE TAGGED AS A "GROSS POLLUTER" . THEN THE STATE REQUIRES THAT I REPAIR THE CAR. BY DOING THE REPAIRS IT WOULD INTERFERE WITH THE RECALL AND VOID THE REPAIRS THAT JOHN ELWAY TOYOTA AND TOYOTA CORPORATE HAS SAID HAS STATED THAT ARE REQUIRED TO FIX THE HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION CAUSE BY DEFECTIVE ENGINE PARTS AND THE RECALL TOYOTA ISSUED . IF I DON'T HAVE THE CAR SMOG TESTED THE STATE WONT ISSUE LICENSE PLATE TAGS AND REGISTRATION AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PLEASE REPLY WITH INSTRUCTION AS TO WHAT I SHOULD DO. THANK YOU, [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *JB *TR
Other or unspecified, Jul 22, 2015
DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR HANGS LOOSELY DOWN IN FRONT OF DRIVER. HAVE HAD TWO CLOSE CALLS WITH STAYING ON ROAD WHILE TRYING TO DEAL WITH DEFECTIVE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR.
Other or unspecified, Visibility/wiper, Jul 20, 2015
THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR CONTINUOUSLY FALLS DOWN BLOCKING THE DRIVERS VIEW OUT THE FRONT WINDOW. O ONE INSTANCE AAS I WAS DRIVING AT 60 PLUS MILES PER HOUR AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND MY VISION WAS BLOCKED AS I WAS TRYING TO CHANGE LANES WHILE TURRNING MY HEAD AT THE SAME TIME HOLDING UP THE VISOR AND TRYING TO LOOK BEHIND TO BE SURE THE LANES WERE CLEAR TO SAFELY CHANGE LANES. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY ON MANY OCCASIONS!. IN ADDITION, THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR ALSO FALLS FOWN ( I AM THE SOLE OWNER OF THIS CAR AND VERY SELDOM EVEN HAVE PASSENGERS SO THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR IS NOT EVEN USED VERY OFTEN. THIS IS A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE AND A MAJOR DESIGN FLAW THAT MAKES IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE! I BELIEVE THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE IT CAUSES A SERIOUS ACCIDENT . TOYOTA SHOULD FIX THIS FAULTY DESIGN!
Suspension, Service brakes, Jul 19, 2015
JUST GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY AND WAS DRIVING ON CITY STREETS.STARTED HEARING SOME CREAKING NOISE, AND THEN A FEW CLUNKS AND A BANG/POP AS I WAS GOING AROUND A CORNER AT ABOUT 3-5MPH I PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY IN FRONT OF ME. I SEE MY RIGHT REAR TIRE HAS CAVED IN AND IS RUBBING AGAINST THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL WELL. AFTER JACKING UP THE CAR AND TAKING THE TIRE OFF I SEE THE ENTIRE BRAKE ASSEMBLY IS ROTATED IN, AND THE BOLTS HOLDING IT TO THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE BENT OUT OF PLACE. PERHAPS THIS IS THE RESULT OF THE BAND-AID EPOXY FIX FOR THE TOYOTA REAR SUSPENSION RECALL. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE!
Service brakes, Jul 17, 2015
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER LEAKS AND LEAVES BRAKES VERY HARD TO OPERATE. MY WIFE ALMOST RAN INTO A BUILDING WHILE AT PARKING LOT SPEED.
Steering, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 15, 2015
DRIVING 55 MPG AROUND CURVE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC STEERING LOCKED UP HARDLY ABLE TO PULL.OFF SIDE OF ROAD. HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY JULY 25 2015 GOING 60 DOWN BUSY HEY RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND STEERING FROZE HAD TO GET OF TO THE SIDE AND RESTART THEN IT WAS ABLE TO STEER BUT BATTERY.LIGHT FLICKERS HA D BATTERY LREPLACED DAY BEFORE.
Engine, Jul 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED BEFORE THE REGULAR MAINTENANCE OIL CHANGE TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THEY WERE CONDUCTING AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT THERE MAY BE AN ISSUE WITH THE PISTONS AND THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO CHECK THE OIL EVERY WEEK TO MAKE SURE IT WAS TOPPED OFF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,600.
Engine, Jul 2, 2015
CERTAIN CARS FROM TOYOTA HAVE A KNOW EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. MY CAR IS ONE OF THEM. MY CAR, WHILE OLDER, HAS LESS THAN 56K MILES ON IT. LAST YEAR, THE MILEAGE DROPPED PRECIPITOUSLY-- BY 10 MPG, IN FACT. SINCE THEN, MY LOW OIL LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON IN LESS THAN 3,000 MILES. TOYOTA WON'T FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY HAVE REDEFINED WHAT IT MEANS TO BURN EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL-- 1 QUART EVERY 1200 MILES ISN'T A PROBLEM ACCORDING TO THEM. THOUSANDS OF TOYOTA OWNERS NOW FIND THEMSELVES WITH CARS THAT BURN OIL, HAVE REDUCED MPG, AND NO RECOURSE WITH TOYOTA. MY CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 5 TIMES SINCE LAST YEAR-- ALL BECAUSE OF THE OIL ISSUE. THIS CAR IS NOT WHAT I BOUGHT. I BOUGHT A CAR THAT WAS ECONOMICAL, ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY, AND GOT GOOD MILEAGE. TOYOTA SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO REDEFINE WHAT ACCEPTABLE OIL CONSUMPTION IS! I NOW FIND MYSELF IN THE UNFORTUNATE SITUATION OF HAVING TO CARRY A QUART OF OIL WITH ME EVERYWHERE I GO BECAUSE I DO NOT KNOW WHEN MY CAR WILL RUN OUT OF OIL. OF COURSE, I'M NOW STOPPING EVERY 190 MILES OR SO TO PUT GAS IN THE CAR BECAUSE OF BAD MILEAGE (USED TO BE AROUND 350 MILES). WHY IS NTSA LETTING THIS GO?
Steering, Jun 15, 2015
I WAS DRIVING AT 25MPH WHEN THE RED BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT WITH MUCH DIFFICULTY. I SHUT THE CAR OFF TO GO INTO A STORE TO LET THEM KNOW I WAS GOING TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TOWED AND WENT BACK TO MY CAR AGAIN TO RESTART. THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD I NOT BEEN ON A HIGHWAY GOING 55 I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT SINCE I HAD A DIFFICULT TIME TURNING THE WHEEL AT ALL.
Steering, Jun 12, 2015
WHILE BACKING UP OUT OF A DRIVEWAY THERE IS A LOUD CLUNK AND THE STEER WHEEL SHAKES. WHILE MAKING TURNS AT LOW SPEED AND DRIVING OVER POT HOLES THE SAME LOUD CLUNK. THE DEALER SAID ITS A PROBLEM IN THE STEERING SHAFT THAT HAS 2 DIFFERENT PARTS. I ASKED THE DEALER ABOUT IT BEING COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY SAID NO. I HAVE READ SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME ISSUE AND A COUPLE HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER WARRANTY EVEN THOU THE VEHICLE HAD OVER 100000 MILES ON IT. I UNDERSTAND TOYOTA HAS MADE 2 REPLACEMENT PARTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE SO THEY KNOW THERE IS A PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A NATIONAL RECALL ON THIS PART AND HAVE TOYOTA COVER THE REPAIRS BEFORE SOMEONE IS INJURED OR KILLED.
Engine, Jun 12, 2015
THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. IT HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE MY VEHICLE WAS PURCHASE NEW. I NOTICED THAT I HAD TO GET MY OIL CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES AND COULD NOT MAKE IT TO 5000 MILES AS RECOMMENDED BY MY MECHANIC FOR OIL CHANGES. THIS HAS GOTTEN WORSE AS MY CAR HAS AGED. I NOW RUN OUT OF OIL (OIL INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON AND NOT A DROP ON THE DIPSTICK) EVERY 1200-1300 MILES. I HAVE TO CARRY QUARTS OF OIL IN MY CAR ALL THE TIME TO BE SURE I DON'T GET STUCK WITH A SEIZED ENGINE AND I NEED TO TOP OFF MY OIL AT LEAST TWICE IN BETWEEN 3000 MILE OIL CHANGES. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH OTHER RAV OWNERS AS WELL AS MY OIL CHANGE ESTABLISHMENT AND I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A COMMON AND KNOWN ISSUE FOR RAVS. TOYOTA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS.
Power train, Jun 11, 2015
I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN ON SIDE STREET AND I HEARD A LOUD THUMP (ALMOST LIKE I WENT OVER SOMETHING) MY CAR STOPPED GOING FORWARD OR BACKWARDS. I COULD NOT USE THE GEARS. I HAD NO WARNING. THE CAR JUST STOPPED MOVING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY COMPLAINT. I DON'T KNOW IF TOYOTA DID NOT SERVICE THE CAR CORRECTLY. I AM NOT TOLD THE PRICE WILL BE ANYWHERE BETWEEN 2,500-4,500 CAR WAS TOWED AND I WAS TOLD IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. I HAVE TAKEN CARE OF THE CAR AND SERVICED IT MOSTLY AT THE TOYOTA DEALER. *TR
Suspension, Jun 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THERE WAS A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE WEARING DOWN AND THE REAR SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000.
Engine, Jun 7, 2015
ENGINE HESITATES/STUMBLES AND RPM NEEDLE FLUCTUATES AT SPEEDS UNDER 60MPH
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Jun 7, 2015
THE CAR FAILED TO START, THE BATTERY WAS EXTREMELY HOT AND HAD NOT WATER IN IT. CHANGED THE BATTERY, THE CAR STARTED PROPERLY; HOWEVER, ONCE SET TO DRIVE IT HESITATED A BIT, AS IF IT WERE CHOCKING FOR LACK OF GAS BUT IT HAD GAS. DROVE ON AND AT ABOUT SPEED OF 40 MPH STEERING BECAME HARD TO HANDLE, AC AND ENGINE CUT OFF. RESTARTED IT DROVE BACK HOME... JUST MADE THE LAST PAYMENT ON THE CAR, CAR WAS REGULARLY SERVICED AT THE DEALER.
Other or unspecified, Jun 2, 2015
SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY ABOUT 2 YEARS OLD, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WOULD FALL DOWN AND BLOCK THE DRIVER'S FORWARD VIEW- VERY ANNOYING AND UNSAFE. SHOULD BE COVERED BY TOYOTA WARRANTY, BUT THEY WON'T TOUCH IT. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN TOYOTA.
Engine, May 30, 2015
I HAVE BEEN HAVING REGULAR OIL CHANGES AT MY LOCAL AAA SHOP AS SCHEDULED FOR MY 2007 TOYOTA RAV4. WHEN MY MAINTENANCE LIGHT CAME ON I TOOK IT IN TO AAA WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. I WAS TOLD IT HAD ONLY BEEN 3000 MILES SINCE MY LAST OIL CHANGE, BUT THAT THERE WAS ONLY 1 QT. OF OIL LEFT IN THE CAR. THERE WERE NO LEAKS DETECTED AND THEY SAID THE CAR WAS NOT SMOKING TO INDICATE IT WAS BURNING OIL. TWO MOS. LATER I TOOK THE CAR TO MY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOR AN INSPECTION STICKER. I TOLD THEM THE CAR WAS RUNNING ROUGH AND TO CHECK IT OUT. THEY REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND VALVE COVER GASKET. SHORTLY THEREAFTER I RECEIVED NOTICE FROM TOYOTA ABOUT EXCESSIVE OIL USE FOR MY MODEL. I TOOK IT IN FOR THE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST. DURING THE 1000 MI TEST IT BURNED ANOTHER QUART AND A HALF OF OIL. THEY DISREGARDED MY COMPLAINT ABOUT BURNING ALL BUT 1 QT. WITHIN 3000 MI. AND SAID THE CONSUMPTION WAS NORMAL. CAR CONTINUES TO RUN ROUGH.
Suspension, May 21, 2015
SUN VISOR IS CAUSING HEAD INJURIES, THIS DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR KEEP DROPPING AT EYE LEVEL AND HIT ON THE HEAD WHILE WE ARE DRIVING DUE TO DEFECTIVE MECHANISM AND LOCKING PARTS WITHIN THE SUN VISOR THIS IS HAPPENING FOR LAST 4 YEARS. KINDLY HAVE MANUFACTURE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE AND HAVE THEM REPLACE THIS SUN VISOR.
Visibility/wiper, May 17, 2015
DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN POSITION, DROPPED DOWN AND BLOCKED VIEW OF ON COMING TRAFFIC
Other or unspecified, May 11, 2015
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, I WAS COMING TO A STOP WHEN MY FOOT BOTH THE GAS PEDAL AND THE BRAKE AT THE SAME TIME. THE VEHICLE MOVED FORWARD A FEW FEET, BUT COULD OF LUNGED ME INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR OVER 40 YEARS NUMEROUS VEHICLES, BUT THIS IS ONLY CAR THAT I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. COULD YOU PLEASE ADDRESS IT BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INJURED?
Engine, May 11, 2015
MY 2007 TOYOTA RAV 4 IS EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE OIL USAGE WHICH TOYOTA KNOWS IS A PROBLEM WITH VEHICLES THAT HAS A 2AZ ENGINE. IT IS BELIEVED THAT IF THE ENGINE SIEZES DUE TO THIS EXCESSIVE OIL USAGE FOR A VEHICLE THAT IS IN MOTION, THE BRAKES AND STEERING FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND RESULT IN A CRASH. AS SUCH, I BELIEVE TOYOTA SHOULD BE FORCED TO ISSUE A SAFETY RECALL TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE IMMEDIATELY.
Engine, May 9, 2015
MY CAR HAS HAD EVERY OIL CHANGE AND CHECK UP AS PRESCRIBED. I WAS ABOUT 500 MILES AWAY FROM NEXT REQUIRED OIL CHANGE. I NOTICED WHEN I STEPPED ON BRAKE THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. PULLED INTO GAS STATION AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE CAR. THEY ADDED 3 QUARTS OF OIL. I CALLED TOYOTA AND BROUGHT CAR IN. THEY ADDED 4/5 QUARTS OF OIL, AND TAPPED UP EVERYTHING INCLUDING DIP STICK SO I COULD NOT CHECK THE OIL. TOLD ME I HAD TO DRIVE 1,100 TO 1,300 MILES AND THEN COME BACK. I WAS QUITE UPSET, BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO KNOW IF OIL WAS LEAKING AGAIN, SINCE THEY TAPED THE DIP STICK. CALLED CORPORATE WAS TOLD TO TAKE TAPE OFF DIP STICK. HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE 1,100 MILES BUT OIL IS A LITTLE BELOW THE 2 DOTS. I CALLED TOYOTA, TOLD THEM I HAD TO BE IN RALEIGH FOR WORK AND ASKED THEM TO JUST FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID I HAD 2 CHOICES, DELAY MY EMPLOYMENT UNTIL I HIT THE 1,100 MILES FOR A RE CHECK OR LEAVE FOR RALEIGH AND IF OIL LIGHT COMES ON HAVE CAR TOWED TO TOYOTA. REALLY, I AM 62 AND TRAVELING WITH 2 BIRDS IN THE HEAT OF THE SUMMER. THEY TOLD ME IF I GET TO 1,100 MILES AND OIL IS LOW IT DOES NOT MEAN THEY WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY WILL ADD MORE OIL SO I CAN GET TO RALEIGH AND THEY WILL CALL TOYOTA TO SEE IF THEY WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRS. REALLY? I HAVE TO LEAVE FOR RALEIGH THE 19TH OF MAY THANKS