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, Sep 15, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH SHE HEARD A SNAP AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE. SHE CONTINUED TO DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD BANG AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS TURNED INWARD AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. SHE WAS ALSO INFORMED THE REAR TRAILING ARMS AND RODS WERE RUSTED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE HAD NOT RECURRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 43,000. .
Steering, Sep 14, 2010
STEERING GEAR AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CAUSING PROBLEMS. A LOOSE THUNK SOUND IN STEERING WHILE TURNING CORNERS. ALSO SOME VIBRATIONS ON HIGHWAY. *TR
Steering, Sep 14, 2010
THERE IS A LOUD "KLUNK" IN STEERING IN THE TURNS. TOYOTA DEALERS DOES NOT CARE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THERE IS A RECOMMENDATION, BUT NO RECALL. I FEEL UNSAFE AND ITS SOUNDS LIKE DEFECTIVE TO ME - MY TOYOTA RAV4 07 ONLY 3 YEARS OLD WITH 40000 MILES. DOES SOMEBODY HAVE TO DIE BEFORE THEY TAKE CARE OF THIS? I JUST WANT THOSE BIG GUYS IN JAPAN KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND FIX IT. I AM WAITING FOR TOYOTA TO TAKE ACTION. *TR
Power train, Sep 14, 2010
I BOUGHT A TOYOTA RAV4 07 WITH 5000MILES 3 YEARS AGO. RUNS GREAT, EVERYTHING SEEMS FINE, BUT NOTICED THAT AFTER TAKING A 700 MILE ROUND TRIP THAT WE HAD GONE THROUGH DARN NEAR A QUART OF OIL. NO VISIBLE SMOKE, NO LEAKS....WHAT GIVES? I WAS SURFING THE WEB THIS MORNING AND DID NOTICE A COUPLE OF DIFFERENT QUESTIONS REGARDING EXCESS OIL CONSUMPTION IN VARIOUS TOYOTAS. TOYOTA WON'T FIX MY CAR AND SAID THAT WAS "NORMAL"...I WANT THE BIG GUY IN JAPAN KNOW ABOUT THIS ISSUE. CAN YOU ELABORATE FOR ME. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR ANY HELP. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Sep 5, 2010
1. WHILE DRIVING A 2007 TOYOTA RAV4 AT LOW SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK ENGAGED, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS FLASHED AND THE RADIO SILENCED FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS. THE CAR WAS ABLE TO BE SAFELY STOPPED. NORMAL STEERING RESUMED RADIO CAME BACK ON AND CLUSTER LIGHTS STOPPED FLASHING. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MILES AND PARKED FOR APPRX. 1 HOUR. 2. THE CAR WOULD NOT START, AGAIN NO RADIO, BUT LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED TO FULL BRIGHTNESS. NO WARNING/FAULT LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CAR WAS "JUMP-STARTED". WHEN PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING STALL, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK ENGAGED AGAIN. A TOW TRUCK WAS CALLED. THE CAR ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING NORMALLY. 3. WHILE LOADING THE CAR, THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER HAD THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE REPEATEDLY 4 - 5 TIMES. THE TOYOTA OF WALNUT CREEK (CALIFORNIA) TECHNICIAN STATES THAT THE PROBLEM IS A DISCHARGED BATTERY, CAUSING THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST TO NOT OPERATE AND STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK CANNOT ENGAGE WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK DID ENGAGE, NOT A LACK OF STEERING ASSIST. THE TECHNICIAN STATED HE "CANNOT DUPLICATE" THE PROBLEM. *TR
Steering, Sep 2, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE STEERING SHAFT WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, HE NOTICED THE SAME FAILURE EVEN AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO REFUSED TO REPAIR IT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,000.
Steering, Sep 1, 2010
CLUNK IN POWER STEERING AND/OR RACK-AND-PINION AFTER MAKING A LEFT TURN AT A SLOW SPEED (CAN BE HEARD AND FELT ON STEERING WHEEL). HAS BEEN REPORTED ORIGINALLY ON 10/03/07 (ODI# 102047400), AND AFTER THAT GLEN TOYOTA PERFORMED REPAIR AS DESCRIBED IN TSB ST001-08, BUT REPLACED THE ONLY 1 PART OUT OF 2 DESCRIBED IN TSB - NEW, REINFORCED PART HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE GONE FOR A WHILE BUT RETURNED AS A RESULT OF UNCOMPLETED TSB REPAIR PERFORMED. *TR
Other or unspecified, Sep 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WITH THE VEHICLE ON CRUISE CONTROL HE PUSHED THE CRUISE LEVER UP TO INCREASE THE SPEED AND THE RMPS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY. HE STATED THAT THE RMPS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN DECREASED. HE REFUSED TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER OR LOCAL MECHANIC. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 32,000. UPDATED 12/7/10 *CN UPDATED 12/22/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE EXCESSIVE INCREASE IN SPEED WAS DUE TO OPERATOR ERROR. UPDATE 12/30/10*JB
Steering, Aug 31, 2010
KNOCKING NOISE IN STEERING. *TR
Visibility, Aug 30, 2010
THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVER' SIDE IN MY 2007 TOYOTA RAV4 IS DROOPING DOWN AND CAUSING SERIOUS VISIBILITY PROBLEMS. THIS IS THE SECOND VISOR, AS I HAD TO REPLACE IT ONCE ABOUT A COUPLE OF YEARS AFTER BUYING THE VEHICLE, AND AS I REMEMBER IT WAS NOT CHEAP TO REPLACE. NOW THE REPLACEMENT IS AT THE SAME CONDITION AND WILL NOT STAY UP. I HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE BY OTHER TOYOTA OWNERS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE RAV4 AND OTHER TOYOTA VEHICLES, AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY TOYOTA WOULD ALLOW THIS TYPE OF DEFECT TO CONTINUE IN THEIR OTHERWISE REPUTABLE VEHICLES. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 30, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE MIGHT HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE, BUT THEY WILL FURTHER DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK REPORT 1008300034 AND WILL CHECK WITH THE DEALERSHIP. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 44,000.
Power train, Aug 26, 2010
ENGINE APPEARS TO STALL UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE. RPM GAUGE SHOWS THE ENGINE SPEED FLUCTUATION. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS IN AND OUT OF GEAR RAPIDLY WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ON AND YOU ARE GOING UP AN INCLINE. *TR
Steering, Aug 24, 2010
OUR 2007 RAV4 RECENTLY DEVELOPED A CLUNKING SOUND WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AT LOW SPEEDS. WE WANT TOYOTA TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR, PREFERABLY THROUGH A RECALL, JUST AS GM IS DOING (FEB 2010 GM RECALL ON EPS). LOOKS LIKE MANY OF THE NEW EPS SYSTEMS MADE BY JAPANESE MANUFACTURER JTEKT ARE FAILING, AND WE ARE AFRAID THAT WE ARE SEEING ONLY THE BEGINNING OF A POTENTIALLY WORSE PROBLEM. STEERING IS IMPORTANT ENOUGH A PROBLEM FOR TOYOTA TO DO A RECALL, ESPECIALLY AFTER GM HAS DONE SO FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Steering, Aug 20, 2010
2007 TOYOTA RAV 4 - CLUNKING AND POPPING NOISE WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS ADVISED BY MY SERVICE MANAGER TO REPLACE STEERING SHAFT BUT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY SINCE THERE IS NOT A RECALL. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR APPROX A YEAR NOW WITH NO RESOLUTION. THE NOISE IS GETTING WORSE AND HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. I HOPE WE DO NOT HAVE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING BEFORE A RECALL IS DONE. *TR
Electrical system, Aug 18, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND RECEIVED A JUMP START. AFTER RECEIVING THE JUMP START AND DRIVING 15 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LOCKED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT BEGAN TO SPORADICALLY ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE BATTERY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY OF A RECURRING FAILURE IF DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE POTENTIAL OF A CRASH. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Steering, Aug 11, 2010
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN" MY TOYOTA 2007 RAV4'S STEERING WHEEL MAKES KNOCKING, CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING SINCE JUNE 2010 EVEN THOUGH IT STILL HAVE VERY LOW MILEAGE ON IT. MANY RAV4 OWNERS HAVE THESE PROBLEM AND PLEASE MAKE TOYOTA DO A RECALL ON THIS STEERING WHEEL PROBLEM BEFORE IT CAUSES ANY SERIOUS PROBLEMS. THIS PROBLEM REQUIRES A REPLACEMENT OF A INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WHICH COULD COST UP TO $900. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME TO THIS MATTER. *TR
Steering, Aug 11, 2010
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN" MY TOYOTA 2007 RAV4'S STEERING WHEEL MAKES KNOCKING, CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING SINCE SUMMER 2009 EVEN THOUGH IT STILL HAVE VERY LOW MILEAGE ON IT. MANY RAV4 OWNERS HAVE THESE PROBLEM AND PLEASE MAKE TOYOTA DO A RECALL ON THIS STEERING WHEEL PROBLEM BEFORE IT CAUSES ANY SERIOUS PROBLEMS. THIS PROBLEM REQUIRES A REPLACEMENT OF A INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WHICH COULD COST UP TO $900. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME TO THIS MATTER. *TR
Tires, Aug 10, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. SHE DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE TO CHANGE THE TIRES AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THERE WERE DAMAGES TO THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, EXTENSIVE DAMAGES TO THE DOOR AND SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COST $5,000 TO REPAIR. THE TIRE WAS MANUFACTURED BY YOKOHAMA, TIRE LINE WAS GEOLANDAR, SIZE 235/55/R18. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A CLAIM WAS FILED. THEY ALSO INFORMED HER TO MAIL THE TIRES BACK TO THEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
Steering, Aug 10, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE MADE A TURN IN ANY DIRECTION IT MADE A CLANKING SOUND IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT SINCE THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT, NUMBER ST001-08. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55000.
Steering, Aug 9, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED WITHIN THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED TO ASSIST WITH SOME OF THE SERVICE COST. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 25,000.
Steering, Aug 4, 2010
2007 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH STEERING MECHANISM CAUSING A CRUNCHING FEELING IN HIS HANDS AND SOUNDS OF METAL GRINDING, ALMOST EVERY TIME THE WHEEL IS TURNED. *TGW
Steering, Aug 3, 2010
CLUNKING IN FRONT WHEN TURNING; DEALER SAYS THE LINKAGE IN STEERING SHAFT (CONNECTING THE TWO PIECES THAT IT IS COMPRISED OF) IS LOOSE AND CREATING THE NOISE - BUT NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. $833 ESTIMATE TO REPAIR. PURCHASE AT 41,587 MILES - AT 45,442 WHENIT WAS CHECKED BY DEALER. DID NOT REPAIR (DO NOT HAVE FUNDS) AND NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. DO NOT BELIEVE THIS IS NOT A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN!!! SAME COMPLAINT FROM NUMEROUS OTHERS AT HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/TOYOTA/RAV4/2007/STEERING/INDEX.SHTML. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Aug 2, 2010
2007 TOYOTA RAV4. ACCELERATOR STUCK TWICE IN ONE MONTH PERIOD. DRIVER ABLE TO STOP SAFELY BOTH TIMES. PROBLEM REPORTED TO TOYOTA CORPORATE CARE. THEY SENT A REPRESENTATIVE WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND TOYOTA REFUSED TO AUTHORIZE ANY REPAIRS. VEHICLE OWNER, FEARING ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS, HAD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REPLACED AT CUSTOMERS EXPENSE. OLD ACCELERATOR PEDAL AVAILABLE. AS THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS ACCELERATING UP A HILL, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. IT DID NOT CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE, BUT WOULD NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN SHE RELEASED HER FOOT FROM THE PEDAL. SHE HAD TO FORCE THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN. THE CONSUMER THEN TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND RE-STARTED IT AGAIN AND EVERYTHING WENT BACK TO NORMAL OPERATION. UPDATED IVOQ 08/12/10 *TR
Air bags, Jul 30, 2010
WIFE ENTERED THE OUR 2007 TOYOTA RAV4, HAD HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE, WENT TO START THE CAR, AND THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, KNOCKING HER OUT AND INJURING THE 15 YEAR OLD PASSENGERS ARM. *TR
Steering, Jul 26, 2010
I HAVE A STRONG POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY CAR. IT STARED VERY EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THE CAR ABOUT 7,000 MILES AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FEEL IT. IT IS NOW PAST THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME FOR THE WORK THAT NOW IS LOUDER THAN EVER. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME YOU TURN WHEN AT A STOP EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT IT IS NOT A SERIOUS ISSUE AND HAVE FOUND SEVERAL WEB PAGES WITH FEEDS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. SO IF IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE THEN WHEN IT BREAKS HOW WILL I BE ABLE TO STEER? FROM WHAT I HAVE READ THIS IS AN ON GOING ISSUE WITH THE TOYOTA RAV4 AND THEY WONT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *TR