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Active Recalls (4)

19V741000 Oct 17, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Si...

15V284000 May 13, 2015 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured May 13, 2003, to October 25, 2005. The affected vehicles are equipped wit...

10V035000 Feb 3, 2010 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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 VE...

10V036000 Feb 3, 2010 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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." ...

Complaints

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Dec 29, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Electronic door locking mechanism on front passenger side has failed and cannot be controlled by the key fob like the other doors. Therefore, it is necessary for the driver to reach across the front seat to lock and unlock this door. The locking mechanism’s failure could be considered an inconveni...

Dec 29, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Electronic door locking mechanism on front passenger side has failed and cannot be controlled by the key fob like the other doors. Therefore, it is necessary for the driver to reach across the front seat to lock and unlock this door. The locking mechanism’s failure could be considered an inconveni...

Aug 11, 2025 Air Bags

The recall repair was completed 7/15/25. It never updated in anyone’s system. I have been fighting between Toyota corp and the dealership for weeks more like a month just to get them to do the repair. After it was done I got my car damaged. A whole separate issue. I need to get inspection done on ...

Aug 11, 2025 Air Bags

The recall repair was completed 7/15/25. It never updated in anyone’s system. I have been fighting between Toyota corp and the dealership for weeks more like a month just to get them to do the repair. After it was done I got my car damaged. A whole separate issue. I need to get inspection done on ...

Jun 20, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Very often, while driving at normal speeds around curving and hilly roads, the traction control light comes on. It even locks the speed until the light goes off. And sometimes the VSC (Vehicle stability control) light comes on and takes control of the car. When the warning lights go off, the car ret...

Jun 20, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Very often, while driving at normal speeds around curving and hilly roads, the traction control light comes on. It even locks the speed until the light goes off. And sometimes the VSC (Vehicle stability control) light comes on and takes control of the car. When the warning lights go off, the car ret...

Oct 4, 2022 Power Train Crash

On 10/1/2022 in Berwick, PA while pulling into the Dollar Tree parking lot, smoke appeared in the passenger cabin and the vehicle accelerated on it's own. The brakes were applied and the vehicle continue to accelerate. The vehicle went down through a yard, across a road through another parking lot...

Oct 4, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

On 10/1/2022 in Berwick, PA while pulling into the Dollar Tree parking lot, smoke appeared in the passenger cabin and the vehicle accelerated on it's own. The brakes were applied and the vehicle continue to accelerate. The vehicle went down through a yard, across a road through another parking lot...

Oct 4, 2022 Power Train Crash

On 10/1/2022 in Berwick, PA while pulling into the Dollar Tree parking lot, smoke appeared in the passenger cabin and the vehicle accelerated on it's own. The brakes were applied and the vehicle continue to accelerate. The vehicle went down through a yard, across a road through another parking lot...

Oct 4, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

On 10/1/2022 in Berwick, PA while pulling into the Dollar Tree parking lot, smoke appeared in the passenger cabin and the vehicle accelerated on it's own. The brakes were applied and the vehicle continue to accelerate. The vehicle went down through a yard, across a road through another parking lot...

Feb 4, 2021 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT OR UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT ON SOME TURNS MY CARS SLIP INDICATOR GOES OFF WITHOUT ANY APPARENT ISSUES AND IT WILL START BEEPING AND SOMETIMES IT EVEN BREAKS ON IT'S OWN AND JERKS THE CAR. THE SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT HAS TURNED ONE WHILE DRIVING UNDER 30 MPH IN A DRY AND PAVED ROAD. THE BEE...

Feb 4, 2021 Steering 120,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT OR UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT ON SOME TURNS MY CARS SLIP INDICATOR GOES OFF WITHOUT ANY APPARENT ISSUES AND IT WILL START BEEPING AND SOMETIMES IT EVEN BREAKS ON IT'S OWN AND JERKS THE CAR. THE SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT HAS TURNED ONE WHILE DRIVING UNDER 30 MPH IN A DRY AND PAVED ROAD. THE BEE...

Feb 4, 2021 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT OR UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT ON SOME TURNS MY CARS SLIP INDICATOR GOES OFF WITHOUT ANY APPARENT ISSUES AND IT WILL START BEEPING AND SOMETIMES IT EVEN BREAKS ON IT'S OWN AND JERKS THE CAR. THE SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT HAS TURNED ONE WHILE DRIVING UNDER 30 MPH IN A DRY AND PAVED ROAD. THE BEE...

Feb 4, 2021 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT OR UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT ON SOME TURNS MY CARS SLIP INDICATOR GOES OFF WITHOUT ANY APPARENT ISSUES AND IT WILL START BEEPING AND SOMETIMES IT EVEN BREAKS ON IT'S OWN AND JERKS THE CAR. THE SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT HAS TURNED ONE WHILE DRIVING UNDER 30 MPH IN A DRY AND PAVED ROAD. THE BEE...

Feb 4, 2021 Steering 120,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT OR UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT ON SOME TURNS MY CARS SLIP INDICATOR GOES OFF WITHOUT ANY APPARENT ISSUES AND IT WILL START BEEPING AND SOMETIMES IT EVEN BREAKS ON IT'S OWN AND JERKS THE CAR. THE SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT HAS TURNED ONE WHILE DRIVING UNDER 30 MPH IN A DRY AND PAVED ROAD. THE BEE...

Feb 4, 2021 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT OR UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT ON SOME TURNS MY CARS SLIP INDICATOR GOES OFF WITHOUT ANY APPARENT ISSUES AND IT WILL START BEEPING AND SOMETIMES IT EVEN BREAKS ON IT'S OWN AND JERKS THE CAR. THE SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT HAS TURNED ONE WHILE DRIVING UNDER 30 MPH IN A DRY AND PAVED ROAD. THE BEE...

Sep 4, 2020 Power Train 90,000 mi

WHEN BACKING THE RAV, WE HEAR A THUNK NOISE AND RAV HAS DIFFICULTY REVERSING, ESPECIALLY WHEN REVERSING UPHILL.

Sep 4, 2020 Power Train 90,000 mi

WHEN BACKING THE RAV, WE HEAR A THUNK NOISE AND RAV HAS DIFFICULTY REVERSING, ESPECIALLY WHEN REVERSING UPHILL.

Nov 1, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 194,558 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VSC LIGHT AND ALARM FLASH AND SOUND AND THE VEHICLE APPLIES THE BRAKES CAUSING VEHICLE TO VEER INTO OTHER LANE

Nov 1, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 194,558 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VSC LIGHT AND ALARM FLASH AND SOUND AND THE VEHICLE APPLIES THE BRAKES CAUSING VEHICLE TO VEER INTO OTHER LANE

Oct 25, 2019 Service Brakes

NONE OF MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE WORKING I HAVE TRIED REPLACING THEM WITH NEW BULBS AND THEY STILL DON'T WORK I EVEN CHECKED TO SEE IF IT NEED A NEW FUSE AND ALL THE FUSES LOOK GOOD. I'M STARTING TO FEEL LIKE THE VEHICLE HAS A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT'S CAUSING THE LIGHTS NOT TO WORK.

Oct 25, 2019 Electrical System

NONE OF MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE WORKING I HAVE TRIED REPLACING THEM WITH NEW BULBS AND THEY STILL DON'T WORK I EVEN CHECKED TO SEE IF IT NEED A NEW FUSE AND ALL THE FUSES LOOK GOOD. I'M STARTING TO FEEL LIKE THE VEHICLE HAS A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT'S CAUSING THE LIGHTS NOT TO WORK.

Oct 25, 2019 Service Brakes

NONE OF MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE WORKING I HAVE TRIED REPLACING THEM WITH NEW BULBS AND THEY STILL DON'T WORK I EVEN CHECKED TO SEE IF IT NEED A NEW FUSE AND ALL THE FUSES LOOK GOOD. I'M STARTING TO FEEL LIKE THE VEHICLE HAS A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT'S CAUSING THE LIGHTS NOT TO WORK.

Oct 25, 2019 Electrical System

NONE OF MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE WORKING I HAVE TRIED REPLACING THEM WITH NEW BULBS AND THEY STILL DON'T WORK I EVEN CHECKED TO SEE IF IT NEED A NEW FUSE AND ALL THE FUSES LOOK GOOD. I'M STARTING TO FEEL LIKE THE VEHICLE HAS A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT'S CAUSING THE LIGHTS NOT TO WORK.

Jul 11, 2019 Engine 115,000 mi

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION, 1/2 QUART EVERY 2 WEEKS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST THE LAST 3 YEARS.

Jul 11, 2019 Engine 115,000 mi

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION, 1/2 QUART EVERY 2 WEEKS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST THE LAST 3 YEARS.

Jul 7, 2019 Air Bags

AIR BAG RECALL: I HAVE BEEN GETTING RECALL NOTICES FOR YEARS. I HAVE NOTIFIED TOYOTA MANY TIMES THAT I NO LONGER OWN THIS VEHICLE!!! IT WAS TRADED IN TO TOYOTA OF LEWISVILLE TX IN OCTOBER 25, 2014. THIS IS BORDERING ON HARRASSMENT! IT IS ALSO A WASTE OF MONEY. I RECENTLY RECIEVED A NOTICE VIA FEDEX!...

Jul 7, 2019 Air Bags

AIR BAG RECALL: I HAVE BEEN GETTING RECALL NOTICES FOR YEARS. I HAVE NOTIFIED TOYOTA MANY TIMES THAT I NO LONGER OWN THIS VEHICLE!!! IT WAS TRADED IN TO TOYOTA OF LEWISVILLE TX IN OCTOBER 25, 2014. THIS IS BORDERING ON HARRASSMENT! IT IS ALSO A WASTE OF MONEY. I RECENTLY RECIEVED A NOTICE VIA FEDEX!...

Jun 6, 2019 Unknown Or Other 255,000 mi

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 50,000 OF THE 255,000 MILES ON MY RAV4. IT HAS BEEN ON IT SEEMS MOSTLY BECAUSE OF OXYGEN SENSORS AND RELATED EMISSIONS "ISSUES" AND THIS HAS COST ME THOUSANDS OVER THE YEARS IN DIAGNOSTICS, TROUBLESHOOTING, AND MASKING OTHER PROBLEMS THAT REALLY WE...

Jun 6, 2019 Unknown Or Other 255,000 mi

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 50,000 OF THE 255,000 MILES ON MY RAV4. IT HAS BEEN ON IT SEEMS MOSTLY BECAUSE OF OXYGEN SENSORS AND RELATED EMISSIONS "ISSUES" AND THIS HAS COST ME THOUSANDS OVER THE YEARS IN DIAGNOSTICS, TROUBLESHOOTING, AND MASKING OTHER PROBLEMS THAT REALLY WE...

Jan 28, 2019 Steering 195,000 mi

I AM HAVING AN ISSUE WITH MY 2005 RAV4 THAT HAS BECOME SO FREQUENT THAT I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. WHEN I AM DRIVING BETWEEN 30-50 MPH, AND THE ROAD MAKES A SLIGHT CURVE, MY VSC WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND I LOOSE STEERING CONTROL UNTIL I REMOVE FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR. ISSUE BEGAN: A...

Jan 28, 2019 Steering 195,000 mi

I AM HAVING AN ISSUE WITH MY 2005 RAV4 THAT HAS BECOME SO FREQUENT THAT I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. WHEN I AM DRIVING BETWEEN 30-50 MPH, AND THE ROAD MAKES A SLIGHT CURVE, MY VSC WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND I LOOSE STEERING CONTROL UNTIL I REMOVE FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR. ISSUE BEGAN: A...

Jan 25, 2019 Visibility/wiper 100,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP. FALLS DOWN CONSTANTLY. DRIVER CANNOT SEE WHEN IT HAPPENS. I BOUGHT MY RAV4 USED AND DIDNT NOTICE IT UNTIL MY HUSBAND DROVE IT. IT DOESN'T BOTHER ME BECAUSE I'M SHORT. WHEN MY HUSBAND DRIVES IT WE HAVE TO RIG IT TO STAY UP BUT NOTHING EVER WORKS FOR LONG BEFORE IT...

Jan 25, 2019 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP. FALLS DOWN CONSTANTLY. DRIVER CANNOT SEE WHEN IT HAPPENS. I BOUGHT MY RAV4 USED AND DIDNT NOTICE IT UNTIL MY HUSBAND DROVE IT. IT DOESN'T BOTHER ME BECAUSE I'M SHORT. WHEN MY HUSBAND DRIVES IT WE HAVE TO RIG IT TO STAY UP BUT NOTHING EVER WORKS FOR LONG BEFORE IT...

Jan 25, 2019 Visibility/wiper 100,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP. FALLS DOWN CONSTANTLY. DRIVER CANNOT SEE WHEN IT HAPPENS. I BOUGHT MY RAV4 USED AND DIDNT NOTICE IT UNTIL MY HUSBAND DROVE IT. IT DOESN'T BOTHER ME BECAUSE I'M SHORT. WHEN MY HUSBAND DRIVES IT WE HAVE TO RIG IT TO STAY UP BUT NOTHING EVER WORKS FOR LONG BEFORE IT...

Jan 25, 2019 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP. FALLS DOWN CONSTANTLY. DRIVER CANNOT SEE WHEN IT HAPPENS. I BOUGHT MY RAV4 USED AND DIDNT NOTICE IT UNTIL MY HUSBAND DROVE IT. IT DOESN'T BOTHER ME BECAUSE I'M SHORT. WHEN MY HUSBAND DRIVES IT WE HAVE TO RIG IT TO STAY UP BUT NOTHING EVER WORKS FOR LONG BEFORE IT...

Oct 3, 2018 Unknown Or Other 133,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN POSITION. IT FLOPS DOWN WHEN I'M DRIVING, MAKING IT SUDDENLY HARD TO SEE. THE PROBLEM STARTED VERY GRADUALLY A FEW YEARS AGO BUT NOW HAS RAPIDLY GOTTEN MUCH WORSE. I THINK TOYOTA SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP WILL NOT COVER THE...

Oct 3, 2018 Unknown Or Other 133,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN POSITION. IT FLOPS DOWN WHEN I'M DRIVING, MAKING IT SUDDENLY HARD TO SEE. THE PROBLEM STARTED VERY GRADUALLY A FEW YEARS AGO BUT NOW HAS RAPIDLY GOTTEN MUCH WORSE. I THINK TOYOTA SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP WILL NOT COVER THE...

Jul 31, 2018 Service Brakes 131,885 mi

WHEN DRIVING I WILL PRESS THE BREAK PEDAL AND INSTEAD OF BREAKING THE VEHICLE REACTS LIKE I HIT THE GAS INSTEAD AND SURGES FORWARD. THIS HAPPENS AT SEEMINGLY RANDOM TIMES, THE LATEST WAS YESTERDAY 7-30-2018, THE TIME BEFORE THAT WAS A FEW MONTHS AGO AND I HIT A PARKED CAR BECAUSE OF IT. WAS TOLD BY ...

Jul 31, 2018 Service Brakes 131,885 mi

WHEN DRIVING I WILL PRESS THE BREAK PEDAL AND INSTEAD OF BREAKING THE VEHICLE REACTS LIKE I HIT THE GAS INSTEAD AND SURGES FORWARD. THIS HAPPENS AT SEEMINGLY RANDOM TIMES, THE LATEST WAS YESTERDAY 7-30-2018, THE TIME BEFORE THAT WAS A FEW MONTHS AGO AND I HIT A PARKED CAR BECAUSE OF IT. WAS TOLD BY ...

Jul 13, 2018 Engine 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DAN CAVA TOYOTA WORLD LLC. (2510 WHITE HALL BLVD, FAIRMONT, WV 26554, 304-366-2720) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VAPOR CANISTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHI...

Jul 13, 2018 Engine 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DAN CAVA TOYOTA WORLD LLC. (2510 WHITE HALL BLVD, FAIRMONT, WV 26554, 304-366-2720) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VAPOR CANISTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHI...

May 28, 2018 Air Bags Crash 5 mi

MY CAR WAS A TOYOTA RAV4 BASIC MODEL 2005 BOUGHT TOYOTA PURCHASE AT DEALER IN (LA,CA), A CAR ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON JUNE 09, 2017 AND ANOTHER CAR ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON FEBRUARY 26, 2018; THE SECOND ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A LACK OF WORK ON MY CAR AIRBAG. MY HEAD AND BODY COLLIDED WITH THE FRONT W...

May 28, 2018 Air Bags Crash 5 mi

MY CAR WAS A TOYOTA RAV4 BASIC MODEL 2005 BOUGHT TOYOTA PURCHASE AT DEALER IN (LA,CA), A CAR ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON JUNE 09, 2017 AND ANOTHER CAR ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON FEBRUARY 26, 2018; THE SECOND ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A LACK OF WORK ON MY CAR AIRBAG. MY HEAD AND BODY COLLIDED WITH THE FRONT W...

Feb 13, 2018 Power Train 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CLUTCH MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SWITCHED OUT OF THIRD GEAR INDEPENDENTLY INTO NEUTRAL. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID SPILLED OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND THAT THE CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE ...

Feb 13, 2018 Power Train 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CLUTCH MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SWITCHED OUT OF THIRD GEAR INDEPENDENTLY INTO NEUTRAL. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID SPILLED OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND THAT THE CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE ...

Jan 18, 2018 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

THE VSC TRAC, VSC OFF, AND ABS LIGHTS... ALL STAY ON, ALL THE TIME. THERE ARE NO DIAGNOSTIC CODES SHOWING ON THE OBD CODE READER.

Jan 18, 2018 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

THE VSC TRAC, VSC OFF, AND ABS LIGHTS... ALL STAY ON, ALL THE TIME. THERE ARE NO DIAGNOSTIC CODES SHOWING ON THE OBD CODE READER.

Jan 6, 2018 Air Bags 48,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" MY CAR ONLY HAD IT'S PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG REPLACED. TOYOTA DEALER SAID THE DRIVERS SIDE (STEERING WHEEL) AIR BAG, DID NOT NEED REPLACING???? I CAN'T FIND ANY INFORMATION AS TO WHETHER IT SHOULD BE OR NOT. I'VE MISPLACED MY WORK RECEIPT, AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS CHANGED HANDS. SO I DO...

Jan 6, 2018 Air Bags 48,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" MY CAR ONLY HAD IT'S PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG REPLACED. TOYOTA DEALER SAID THE DRIVERS SIDE (STEERING WHEEL) AIR BAG, DID NOT NEED REPLACING???? I CAN'T FIND ANY INFORMATION AS TO WHETHER IT SHOULD BE OR NOT. I'VE MISPLACED MY WORK RECEIPT, AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS CHANGED HANDS. SO I DO...

Nov 27, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT...

Nov 27, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT...

Nov 22, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO GET THE RECALL REMEDIED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN ON THE ISLAND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE...

Nov 22, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO GET THE RECALL REMEDIED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN ON THE ISLAND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE...

Oct 26, 2017 Structure Crash 60,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL". I WAS DRIVING AND STOPPED FOR A LIGHT DOWN A ROAD IN STATEN ISLAND, NY. AS I WAS WAITING, A DEER WAS CROSSING THE ROAD. SIMULTANEOUSLY, A BUS WAS NEXT TO ME AND SCARED THE DEER WHICH CAUSED IT TO RUN STRAIGHT INTO MY VEHICLE DOING A FAIR AMOUNT OF DAMAGE WHICH HAS SINCE BEEN FIXE...

Oct 26, 2017 Unknown Or Other Crash 60,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL". I WAS DRIVING AND STOPPED FOR A LIGHT DOWN A ROAD IN STATEN ISLAND, NY. AS I WAS WAITING, A DEER WAS CROSSING THE ROAD. SIMULTANEOUSLY, A BUS WAS NEXT TO ME AND SCARED THE DEER WHICH CAUSED IT TO RUN STRAIGHT INTO MY VEHICLE DOING A FAIR AMOUNT OF DAMAGE WHICH HAS SINCE BEEN FIXE...

Oct 26, 2017 Structure Crash 60,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL". I WAS DRIVING AND STOPPED FOR A LIGHT DOWN A ROAD IN STATEN ISLAND, NY. AS I WAS WAITING, A DEER WAS CROSSING THE ROAD. SIMULTANEOUSLY, A BUS WAS NEXT TO ME AND SCARED THE DEER WHICH CAUSED IT TO RUN STRAIGHT INTO MY VEHICLE DOING A FAIR AMOUNT OF DAMAGE WHICH HAS SINCE BEEN FIXE...

Oct 26, 2017 Unknown Or Other Crash 60,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL". I WAS DRIVING AND STOPPED FOR A LIGHT DOWN A ROAD IN STATEN ISLAND, NY. AS I WAS WAITING, A DEER WAS CROSSING THE ROAD. SIMULTANEOUSLY, A BUS WAS NEXT TO ME AND SCARED THE DEER WHICH CAUSED IT TO RUN STRAIGHT INTO MY VEHICLE DOING A FAIR AMOUNT OF DAMAGE WHICH HAS SINCE BEEN FIXE...

Oct 13, 2017 Electrical System 89,700 mi

MY MASTER POWER SWITCH STOPPED WORKING IN 2014. I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE 2005 RAV4 WAS NOT ON THE LIST FOR THE RECALL. WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP AND DOWN.

Oct 13, 2017 Electrical System 89,700 mi

MY MASTER POWER SWITCH STOPPED WORKING IN 2014. I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE 2005 RAV4 WAS NOT ON THE LIST FOR THE RECALL. WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP AND DOWN.

Jun 5, 2017 Tires

TIRE FAILURE FOR WILD TRAIL TOURING CUV R601 215/70R16, DOT KAEH C27 W 4615 D13L. BLOW OUT TRAVELING 45MPH WITH NO PRECIPITATING EVENT. LESS THAN 1 YR OF USE AND LESS THAN 8000 MILES

Jun 5, 2017 Tires

TIRE FAILURE FOR WILD TRAIL TOURING CUV R601 215/70R16, DOT KAEH C27 W 4615 D13L. BLOW OUT TRAVELING 45MPH WITH NO PRECIPITATING EVENT. LESS THAN 1 YR OF USE AND LESS THAN 8000 MILES

Jun 2, 2017 Air Bags Crash 49,960 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 12/01/18 AND I SUFFERED SEVERAL SEVERE INJURIES. I SUSPECT THE AIRBAG WENT OFF AND CAUSED ME TO CRASH. PERFECT STORM ON PAPERWORK AND MY CAR SAT WINDOWS UP IN HEAT FOR 2 WEEKS ACCIDENT HAPPENED 1ST DAY BACK IN MY CAR, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR INFO [XXX] IN M...

Jun 2, 2017 Structure Crash 49,960 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 12/01/18 AND I SUFFERED SEVERAL SEVERE INJURIES. I SUSPECT THE AIRBAG WENT OFF AND CAUSED ME TO CRASH. PERFECT STORM ON PAPERWORK AND MY CAR SAT WINDOWS UP IN HEAT FOR 2 WEEKS ACCIDENT HAPPENED 1ST DAY BACK IN MY CAR, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR INFO [XXX] IN M...

Jun 2, 2017 Steering Crash 49,960 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 12/01/18 AND I SUFFERED SEVERAL SEVERE INJURIES. I SUSPECT THE AIRBAG WENT OFF AND CAUSED ME TO CRASH. PERFECT STORM ON PAPERWORK AND MY CAR SAT WINDOWS UP IN HEAT FOR 2 WEEKS ACCIDENT HAPPENED 1ST DAY BACK IN MY CAR, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR INFO [XXX] IN M...

Jun 2, 2017 Air Bags Crash 49,960 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 12/01/18 AND I SUFFERED SEVERAL SEVERE INJURIES. I SUSPECT THE AIRBAG WENT OFF AND CAUSED ME TO CRASH. PERFECT STORM ON PAPERWORK AND MY CAR SAT WINDOWS UP IN HEAT FOR 2 WEEKS ACCIDENT HAPPENED 1ST DAY BACK IN MY CAR, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR INFO [XXX] IN M...

Jun 2, 2017 Structure Crash 49,960 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 12/01/18 AND I SUFFERED SEVERAL SEVERE INJURIES. I SUSPECT THE AIRBAG WENT OFF AND CAUSED ME TO CRASH. PERFECT STORM ON PAPERWORK AND MY CAR SAT WINDOWS UP IN HEAT FOR 2 WEEKS ACCIDENT HAPPENED 1ST DAY BACK IN MY CAR, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR INFO [XXX] IN M...

Jun 2, 2017 Steering Crash 49,960 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 12/01/18 AND I SUFFERED SEVERAL SEVERE INJURIES. I SUSPECT THE AIRBAG WENT OFF AND CAUSED ME TO CRASH. PERFECT STORM ON PAPERWORK AND MY CAR SAT WINDOWS UP IN HEAT FOR 2 WEEKS ACCIDENT HAPPENED 1ST DAY BACK IN MY CAR, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR INFO [XXX] IN M...

Jun 1, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 203,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING 25-30 MPH AND GOING AROUND CURVES AT LOW SPEED THE CAR BREAKS HARD AND FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING OUT OF CONTROL. IT IS VERY SCARY BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION DOING 25-30 MPH. THIS IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN AT LEAST THREE TIMES THIS WEEK. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON FREEWAY AND ON RESIDENTI...

Jun 1, 2017 Steering 203,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING 25-30 MPH AND GOING AROUND CURVES AT LOW SPEED THE CAR BREAKS HARD AND FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING OUT OF CONTROL. IT IS VERY SCARY BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION DOING 25-30 MPH. THIS IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN AT LEAST THREE TIMES THIS WEEK. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON FREEWAY AND ON RESIDENTI...

Jun 1, 2017 Suspension 203,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING 25-30 MPH AND GOING AROUND CURVES AT LOW SPEED THE CAR BREAKS HARD AND FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING OUT OF CONTROL. IT IS VERY SCARY BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION DOING 25-30 MPH. THIS IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN AT LEAST THREE TIMES THIS WEEK. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON FREEWAY AND ON RESIDENTI...

Jun 1, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 203,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING 25-30 MPH AND GOING AROUND CURVES AT LOW SPEED THE CAR BREAKS HARD AND FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING OUT OF CONTROL. IT IS VERY SCARY BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION DOING 25-30 MPH. THIS IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN AT LEAST THREE TIMES THIS WEEK. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON FREEWAY AND ON RESIDENTI...

Jun 1, 2017 Steering 203,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING 25-30 MPH AND GOING AROUND CURVES AT LOW SPEED THE CAR BREAKS HARD AND FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING OUT OF CONTROL. IT IS VERY SCARY BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION DOING 25-30 MPH. THIS IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN AT LEAST THREE TIMES THIS WEEK. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON FREEWAY AND ON RESIDENTI...

Jun 1, 2017 Suspension 203,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING 25-30 MPH AND GOING AROUND CURVES AT LOW SPEED THE CAR BREAKS HARD AND FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING OUT OF CONTROL. IT IS VERY SCARY BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION DOING 25-30 MPH. THIS IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN AT LEAST THREE TIMES THIS WEEK. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON FREEWAY AND ON RESIDENTI...

Dec 29, 2016 Air Bags Crash 178,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED...

Dec 29, 2016 Air Bags Crash 178,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED...

Dec 16, 2016 Engine 90,000 mi

THERE IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFECT, AS DESCRIBED BY TOYOTA TSB SB-0015-11, RELATING TO DEFECTIVE CYLINDER HEAD BOLT THREADS. THIS DEFECT CAUSES RAPID BURNING OF COOLANT IN THE ENGINE, LEADING TO OVERHEATING AND EXCESSIVE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AND SEPARATION OF THE ENGINE HE...

Dec 16, 2016 Engine 90,000 mi

THERE IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFECT, AS DESCRIBED BY TOYOTA TSB SB-0015-11, RELATING TO DEFECTIVE CYLINDER HEAD BOLT THREADS. THIS DEFECT CAUSES RAPID BURNING OF COOLANT IN THE ENGINE, LEADING TO OVERHEATING AND EXCESSIVE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AND SEPARATION OF THE ENGINE HE...

Nov 14, 2016 Air Bags

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Oct 1, 2016 Air Bags 144,507 mi

WE JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM A CRAIGSLIST AD, WHERE THE SELLER PRETENDED TO BE ONE OWNER/PRIVATE BUT WAS REALLY A DEALERSHIP WHO BOUGHT IT AT INDIANA AUCTION. HE IS SUPPOSED TO LET US KNOW IF THE RECALLS WERE DONE, BUT HAS NOT GIVEN US PAPERWORK. HE ALSO DID NOT TELL US THE BACK END HAD BEEN HIT. ...

Oct 1, 2016 Wheels 144,507 mi

WE JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM A CRAIGSLIST AD, WHERE THE SELLER PRETENDED TO BE ONE OWNER/PRIVATE BUT WAS REALLY A DEALERSHIP WHO BOUGHT IT AT INDIANA AUCTION. HE IS SUPPOSED TO LET US KNOW IF THE RECALLS WERE DONE, BUT HAS NOT GIVEN US PAPERWORK. HE ALSO DID NOT TELL US THE BACK END HAD BEEN HIT. ...

Oct 1, 2016 Air Bags 144,507 mi

WE JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM A CRAIGSLIST AD, WHERE THE SELLER PRETENDED TO BE ONE OWNER/PRIVATE BUT WAS REALLY A DEALERSHIP WHO BOUGHT IT AT INDIANA AUCTION. HE IS SUPPOSED TO LET US KNOW IF THE RECALLS WERE DONE, BUT HAS NOT GIVEN US PAPERWORK. HE ALSO DID NOT TELL US THE BACK END HAD BEEN HIT. ...

Oct 1, 2016 Wheels 144,507 mi

WE JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM A CRAIGSLIST AD, WHERE THE SELLER PRETENDED TO BE ONE OWNER/PRIVATE BUT WAS REALLY A DEALERSHIP WHO BOUGHT IT AT INDIANA AUCTION. HE IS SUPPOSED TO LET US KNOW IF THE RECALLS WERE DONE, BUT HAS NOT GIVEN US PAPERWORK. HE ALSO DID NOT TELL US THE BACK END HAD BEEN HIT. ...

Sep 28, 2016 Engine 97,464 mi

1) EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION STARTED EARLIER THIS YEAR WHEN OIL INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON WELL BEFORE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WAS DUE. INITIALLY, THE MECHANIC WAS NOT CONCERNED AND JUST TOPPED OFF THE OIL, AND I HAD THE OIL CHANGED AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED DATE (MECHANIC DID NOTE THAT THE OIL WAS AGAIN LOW...

Sep 28, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 97,464 mi

1) EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION STARTED EARLIER THIS YEAR WHEN OIL INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON WELL BEFORE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WAS DUE. INITIALLY, THE MECHANIC WAS NOT CONCERNED AND JUST TOPPED OFF THE OIL, AND I HAD THE OIL CHANGED AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED DATE (MECHANIC DID NOTE THAT THE OIL WAS AGAIN LOW...

Sep 28, 2016 Engine 97,464 mi

1) EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION STARTED EARLIER THIS YEAR WHEN OIL INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON WELL BEFORE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WAS DUE. INITIALLY, THE MECHANIC WAS NOT CONCERNED AND JUST TOPPED OFF THE OIL, AND I HAD THE OIL CHANGED AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED DATE (MECHANIC DID NOTE THAT THE OIL WAS AGAIN LOW...

Sep 28, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 97,464 mi

1) EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION STARTED EARLIER THIS YEAR WHEN OIL INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON WELL BEFORE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WAS DUE. INITIALLY, THE MECHANIC WAS NOT CONCERNED AND JUST TOPPED OFF THE OIL, AND I HAD THE OIL CHANGED AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED DATE (MECHANIC DID NOTE THAT THE OIL WAS AGAIN LOW...

Aug 24, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Aug 24, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Jun 24, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TH...

Jun 24, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TH...

Jun 13, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2005 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FIRST UNINTENDED ACCELERATION DEALERSHIP EXAMINATION REPORTED NO DEFECTS, SECOND UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSED ACCIDENT WITH SEVERAL VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *SMD THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED, WHEN THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS DRIVING. AFTER ...

Jun 13, 2016 Air Bags Crash 110,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT ACCIDENTALLY DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE W...

Jun 13, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2005 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FIRST UNINTENDED ACCELERATION DEALERSHIP EXAMINATION REPORTED NO DEFECTS, SECOND UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSED ACCIDENT WITH SEVERAL VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *SMD THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED, WHEN THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS DRIVING. AFTER ...

Jun 13, 2016 Air Bags Crash 110,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT ACCIDENTALLY DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE W...

Jun 1, 2016 Air Bags

CALLED DRIVERS VILLAGE TOYOTA DEALER IN CICERO, NY TO HAVE RECALL TAKEN CARE OF. I WAS TOLD THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS IN TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND THEY STILL HAVE NOT CALLED BACK. THIS RECALL IS OVER A YEAR OLD AND I AM CONCERNED SINCE I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT IT. IS THERE ANOTHER TOYOTA DEALER IN THE S...

Jun 1, 2016 Air Bags

CALLED DRIVERS VILLAGE TOYOTA DEALER IN CICERO, NY TO HAVE RECALL TAKEN CARE OF. I WAS TOLD THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS IN TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND THEY STILL HAVE NOT CALLED BACK. THIS RECALL IS OVER A YEAR OLD AND I AM CONCERNED SINCE I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT IT. IS THERE ANOTHER TOYOTA DEALER IN THE S...

May 4, 2016 Visibility 80,858 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. IN ADDITION, THE SUN VISOR WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE PERSISTED. TH...

May 4, 2016 Engine 80,858 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. IN ADDITION, THE SUN VISOR WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE PERSISTED. TH...

May 4, 2016 Visibility 80,858 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. IN ADDITION, THE SUN VISOR WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE PERSISTED. TH...

May 4, 2016 Engine 80,858 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. IN ADDITION, THE SUN VISOR WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE PERSISTED. TH...

May 2, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFAC...

May 2, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFAC...

Apr 14, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED OF A MANUFACTURER RECALL REPAIR FOR THE AIR BAGS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PART WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO RECEIVE THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER...

Apr 14, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED OF A MANUFACTURER RECALL REPAIR FOR THE AIR BAGS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PART WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO RECEIVE THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER...

Mar 28, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ...

Mar 28, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ...

Mar 13, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE CONTACTED OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER, CONKLIN MOTORS 785-825-8271 (THE SAME PLACE WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW) AT LEAST 5 TIMES SINCE OCTOBER 2015 RE: THE TAKATA RECALL. THE FIRST 3 TIMES I CALLED, I WAS DIRECTED TO VOICE MAIL AT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND LEFT A MESSAGE & MY PHONE NUMB...

Mar 13, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE CONTACTED OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER, CONKLIN MOTORS 785-825-8271 (THE SAME PLACE WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW) AT LEAST 5 TIMES SINCE OCTOBER 2015 RE: THE TAKATA RECALL. THE FIRST 3 TIMES I CALLED, I WAS DIRECTED TO VOICE MAIL AT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND LEFT A MESSAGE & MY PHONE NUMB...

Mar 6, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 170,000 mi

I'VE TAKEN TO 6 MECHANICS AND NO ONE KNOWS WHAT IT IS BECAUSE THE LIGHT IS NO CONSTANTLY ON. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA AND THEY WANTED $400 TO DIAGNOSE AND THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE. I THINK THIS IS A SERIOUS DANGEROUS ISSUE BECAUSE I LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE WHEN THE ROAD IS CLEAR AND DRY. IT BEEPS AND I ...

Mar 6, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 170,000 mi

I'VE TAKEN TO 6 MECHANICS AND NO ONE KNOWS WHAT IT IS BECAUSE THE LIGHT IS NO CONSTANTLY ON. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA AND THEY WANTED $400 TO DIAGNOSE AND THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE. I THINK THIS IS A SERIOUS DANGEROUS ISSUE BECAUSE I LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE WHEN THE ROAD IS CLEAR AND DRY. IT BEEPS AND I ...

Feb 24, 2016 Engine Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THREADS IN THE ENGINE BLOCK WERE FRACTURED AND THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLA...

Feb 24, 2016 Engine Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THREADS IN THE ENGINE BLOCK WERE FRACTURED AND THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLA...

Feb 18, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFA...

Feb 18, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFA...

Jan 22, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONT...

Jan 22, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONT...

Jan 14, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPA...

Jan 14, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPA...

Dec 30, 2015 Air Bags 8,500 mi

TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL. I HAVE TRIED FOR MONTHS TO GET MY VEHICLE REPAIRED. I HAVE GOTTEN THE RUNAROUND FROM MY LOCAL DEALER. TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE SEEMS UNABLE TO HELP. BOTH KEEP TELLING ME THE PART WILL BE IN NEXT WEEK, BUT NEXT WEEK NEVER COMES. IF THE SITUATION POSES A RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR...

Dec 30, 2015 Air Bags 8,500 mi

TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL. I HAVE TRIED FOR MONTHS TO GET MY VEHICLE REPAIRED. I HAVE GOTTEN THE RUNAROUND FROM MY LOCAL DEALER. TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE SEEMS UNABLE TO HELP. BOTH KEEP TELLING ME THE PART WILL BE IN NEXT WEEK, BUT NEXT WEEK NEVER COMES. IF THE SITUATION POSES A RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR...

Dec 3, 2015 Air Bags

2005 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DRIVER FRONT DUAL STAGE AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *JB

Dec 3, 2015 Service Brakes 185,232 mi

I'VE BEEN HAVING AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE WITH MY 2005 RAV 4. WHEN EXITING A HIGHWAY ON A SWEEPING RIGHT CURVE EXIT RAMP, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT WILL START TO FLASH AND AN AUDIBLE BEEP CAN BE HEARD IN THE CABIN. THIS USUALLY INDICATES THE CAR IS IN A SKID BUT I ASSURE YOU I AM IN FULL C...

Dec 3, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 185,232 mi

I'VE BEEN HAVING AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE WITH MY 2005 RAV 4. WHEN EXITING A HIGHWAY ON A SWEEPING RIGHT CURVE EXIT RAMP, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT WILL START TO FLASH AND AN AUDIBLE BEEP CAN BE HEARD IN THE CABIN. THIS USUALLY INDICATES THE CAR IS IN A SKID BUT I ASSURE YOU I AM IN FULL C...

Dec 3, 2015 Steering 185,232 mi

I'VE BEEN HAVING AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE WITH MY 2005 RAV 4. WHEN EXITING A HIGHWAY ON A SWEEPING RIGHT CURVE EXIT RAMP, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT WILL START TO FLASH AND AN AUDIBLE BEEP CAN BE HEARD IN THE CABIN. THIS USUALLY INDICATES THE CAR IS IN A SKID BUT I ASSURE YOU I AM IN FULL C...

Dec 3, 2015 Air Bags

2005 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DRIVER FRONT DUAL STAGE AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *JB

Dec 3, 2015 Service Brakes 185,232 mi

I'VE BEEN HAVING AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE WITH MY 2005 RAV 4. WHEN EXITING A HIGHWAY ON A SWEEPING RIGHT CURVE EXIT RAMP, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT WILL START TO FLASH AND AN AUDIBLE BEEP CAN BE HEARD IN THE CABIN. THIS USUALLY INDICATES THE CAR IS IN A SKID BUT I ASSURE YOU I AM IN FULL C...

Dec 3, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 185,232 mi

I'VE BEEN HAVING AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE WITH MY 2005 RAV 4. WHEN EXITING A HIGHWAY ON A SWEEPING RIGHT CURVE EXIT RAMP, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT WILL START TO FLASH AND AN AUDIBLE BEEP CAN BE HEARD IN THE CABIN. THIS USUALLY INDICATES THE CAR IS IN A SKID BUT I ASSURE YOU I AM IN FULL C...

Dec 3, 2015 Steering 185,232 mi

I'VE BEEN HAVING AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE WITH MY 2005 RAV 4. WHEN EXITING A HIGHWAY ON A SWEEPING RIGHT CURVE EXIT RAMP, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT WILL START TO FLASH AND AN AUDIBLE BEEP CAN BE HEARD IN THE CABIN. THIS USUALLY INDICATES THE CAR IS IN A SKID BUT I ASSURE YOU I AM IN FULL C...

Nov 30, 2015 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Nov 30, 2015 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Nov 30, 2015 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Nov 30, 2015 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Nov 24, 2015 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Nov 24, 2015 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Nov 20, 2015 Air Bags Crash 170,400 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES TO THE SHOULDER, LEFT ARM, AND ANKLE THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VE...

Nov 20, 2015 Air Bags Crash 170,400 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES TO THE SHOULDER, LEFT ARM, AND ANKLE THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VE...

Nov 19, 2015 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Nov 19, 2015 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Nov 17, 2015 Air Bags

RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON AIR BAG AND MADE ON-LINE APPOINTMENT WITH LARRY MILLER TOYOTA FOR NEXT WEEK WITH THE RECALL INFO AND MY VEHICLE VIN NUMBER. NOTICE SAID REPAIR WOULD TAKE 1 1/2 HOUR. LEFT CAR AT 8AM, AT 2 PM RECEIVED CALL FROM DEALER SUGGESTING I DO OVER $1,000 IN REPAIRS & OH BY THE WAY...

Nov 17, 2015 Air Bags

RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON AIR BAG AND MADE ON-LINE APPOINTMENT WITH LARRY MILLER TOYOTA FOR NEXT WEEK WITH THE RECALL INFO AND MY VEHICLE VIN NUMBER. NOTICE SAID REPAIR WOULD TAKE 1 1/2 HOUR. LEFT CAR AT 8AM, AT 2 PM RECEIVED CALL FROM DEALER SUGGESTING I DO OVER $1,000 IN REPAIRS & OH BY THE WAY...

Nov 10, 2015 Air Bags 166,000 mi

CONTACTED IRA TOYOTA DANVERS FOR RECALL REPAIR TO DRIVER'S AIRBAG AFTER RECEIVING RECALL NOTICE. TOLD PARTS MUST BE ORDERED AND DEALER WOULD CALL TO SCHEDULE REPAIR. NO CALL HAS BEEN RECEIVED AFTER MORE THAN 10 DAYS ALTHOUGH TOYOTA STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT REPAIR BE DONE IMMEDIATELY. .

Nov 10, 2015 Air Bags 166,000 mi

CONTACTED IRA TOYOTA DANVERS FOR RECALL REPAIR TO DRIVER'S AIRBAG AFTER RECEIVING RECALL NOTICE. TOLD PARTS MUST BE ORDERED AND DEALER WOULD CALL TO SCHEDULE REPAIR. NO CALL HAS BEEN RECEIVED AFTER MORE THAN 10 DAYS ALTHOUGH TOYOTA STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT REPAIR BE DONE IMMEDIATELY. .

Nov 6, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 122,000 mi

RAV4 WAS TOTAL STOPPED ON A STOP SIGN. ON TAKING THE FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PADDLE TO MOVE AHEAD ON GREEN SIGNAL, EVEN BEFORE THE FOOT TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR PADDLE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE DRIVER HAS BEEN DRIVING THIS RAV4 FOR FEW YEARS AND HAS A VERY CLEAN ...

Nov 6, 2015 Unknown Or Other Crash 122,000 mi

RAV4 WAS TOTAL STOPPED ON A STOP SIGN. ON TAKING THE FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PADDLE TO MOVE AHEAD ON GREEN SIGNAL, EVEN BEFORE THE FOOT TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR PADDLE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE DRIVER HAS BEEN DRIVING THIS RAV4 FOR FEW YEARS AND HAS A VERY CLEAN ...

Nov 6, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 122,000 mi

RAV4 WAS TOTAL STOPPED ON A STOP SIGN. ON TAKING THE FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PADDLE TO MOVE AHEAD ON GREEN SIGNAL, EVEN BEFORE THE FOOT TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR PADDLE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE DRIVER HAS BEEN DRIVING THIS RAV4 FOR FEW YEARS AND HAS A VERY CLEAN ...

Nov 6, 2015 Unknown Or Other Crash 122,000 mi

RAV4 WAS TOTAL STOPPED ON A STOP SIGN. ON TAKING THE FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PADDLE TO MOVE AHEAD ON GREEN SIGNAL, EVEN BEFORE THE FOOT TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR PADDLE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE DRIVER HAS BEEN DRIVING THIS RAV4 FOR FEW YEARS AND HAS A VERY CLEAN ...

Nov 4, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS). THE VIN WAS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL AS OF MAY 13, 2015. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE OUTSTAN...

Nov 4, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Nov 4, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS). THE VIN WAS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL AS OF MAY 13, 2015. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE OUTSTAN...

Nov 4, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Nov 3, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS)HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT N...

Nov 3, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS)HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT N...

Oct 22, 2015 Power Train 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MERGE TO THE LEFT LANE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT APPROXIMATELY FOUR MINUTES IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSE...

Oct 22, 2015 Power Train 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MERGE TO THE LEFT LANE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT APPROXIMATELY FOUR MINUTES IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSE...

Oct 16, 2015 Electrical System 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO CHARGE THE BATTERY WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD WHISTLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000. ........

Oct 16, 2015 Electrical System 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO CHARGE THE BATTERY WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD WHISTLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000. ........

Oct 7, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Oct 7, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE PART NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE.

Oct 7, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Oct 7, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE PART NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE.

Oct 1, 2015 Air Bags

I RECEIVED AN INTERIM RECALL NOTICE ON 6/18/15. I WAS TOLD BY TOYOTA US HEADQUARTERS THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE 90 DAYS AFTER THE INTERIM NOTICE. LOCAL DEALER SAYS PART ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL BE. TOYOTA HAS EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME TO FIX THIS PROBLEM.

Oct 1, 2015 Air Bags

I RECEIVED AN INTERIM RECALL NOTICE ON 6/18/15. I WAS TOLD BY TOYOTA US HEADQUARTERS THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE 90 DAYS AFTER THE INTERIM NOTICE. LOCAL DEALER SAYS PART ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL BE. TOYOTA HAS EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME TO FIX THIS PROBLEM.

Sep 29, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI...

Sep 29, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI...

Sep 26, 2015 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA ABOUT A SAFETY RECALL MID SUMMER. IT SAID I WOULD RECEIVE A SECOND LETTER WHEN A REMEDY WAS AVAILABLE AND I HAVE HEARD NOTHING SINCE. THE ISSUE IS THAT THERE COULD BE A POTENTIAL FOR MOISTURE INTRUSION THAT COULD MAKE THE AIRBAG INFLATOR MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUPTURE ...

Sep 26, 2015 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA ABOUT A SAFETY RECALL MID SUMMER. IT SAID I WOULD RECEIVE A SECOND LETTER WHEN A REMEDY WAS AVAILABLE AND I HAVE HEARD NOTHING SINCE. THE ISSUE IS THAT THERE COULD BE A POTENTIAL FOR MOISTURE INTRUSION THAT COULD MAKE THE AIRBAG INFLATOR MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUPTURE ...

Sep 25, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR. THE CO...

Sep 25, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR. THE CO...

Sep 22, 2015 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE (INTERIM NOTICE) A FEW MONTHS AGO. I CONTACTED BOCH TOYOTA SOUTH IN THE BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER (VIA EMAIL) REGARDING WHEN THE "REMEDY" WILL BE READY IN EARLY SEPTEMBER. I RECEIVED TWO CONFIRMATION MESSAGES THAT THEY HAD RECEIVED MY EMAIL. I EXPRESSED MY CONCERN ...

Sep 22, 2015 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE (INTERIM NOTICE) A FEW MONTHS AGO. I CONTACTED BOCH TOYOTA SOUTH IN THE BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER (VIA EMAIL) REGARDING WHEN THE "REMEDY" WILL BE READY IN EARLY SEPTEMBER. I RECEIVED TWO CONFIRMATION MESSAGES THAT THEY HAD RECEIVED MY EMAIL. I EXPRESSED MY CONCERN ...

Sep 21, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR. THE C...

Sep 21, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR. THE C...

Sep 18, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR. THE CO...

Sep 18, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR. THE CO...

Sep 16, 2015 Air Bags 119,000 mi

MY 2005 RAV4 IS PART OF TOYOTA'S RECALL ACTION 15V-284. LEITH TOYOTA HAS REPLACED MY DEFECTIVE TAKATA INFLATOR WITH YET ANOTHER DEFECTIVE TAKATA INFLATOR. THERE DOESN'T APPEAR TO BE AN ENGINEERING SOLUTION TO THEIR EXPLODING AIRBAG PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO PAGE 6 OF THE JULY 9, 2015 LETTER THAT TOYO...

Sep 16, 2015 Air Bags 119,000 mi

MY 2005 RAV4 IS PART OF TOYOTA'S RECALL ACTION 15V-284. LEITH TOYOTA HAS REPLACED MY DEFECTIVE TAKATA INFLATOR WITH YET ANOTHER DEFECTIVE TAKATA INFLATOR. THERE DOESN'T APPEAR TO BE AN ENGINEERING SOLUTION TO THEIR EXPLODING AIRBAG PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO PAGE 6 OF THE JULY 9, 2015 LETTER THAT TOYO...

Sep 14, 2015 Air Bags

MY TOYOTA RAV4 2005 IS INCLUDED IN THE FRONT DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL. I RECEIVED MY FIRST NOTICE FROM TOYOTA IN MAY,2015 THAT MY CAR WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BUT THAT "NO REMEDY" WAS AVAILABLE AND THAT I WOULD BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE REMEDY WAS AVAILABLE. I RECEIVED THAT NOTICE OF THE AVAILAB...

Sep 14, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Sep 14, 2015 Air Bags

MY TOYOTA RAV4 2005 IS INCLUDED IN THE FRONT DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL. I RECEIVED MY FIRST NOTICE FROM TOYOTA IN MAY,2015 THAT MY CAR WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BUT THAT "NO REMEDY" WAS AVAILABLE AND THAT I WOULD BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE REMEDY WAS AVAILABLE. I RECEIVED THAT NOTICE OF THE AVAILAB...

Sep 14, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Sep 8, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Sep 8, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Sep 4, 2015 Air Bags 119,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON MY 2005 TOYOTA RAV4 ABOUT A DEFECTIVE TAKATA DRIVER'S AIRBAG. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE AIRBAG WAS REPLACED ON AUG. 27, 2015. TO DATE I HAVEN'T RECEIVED A SECOND LETTER FROM TOYOTA EXPLAINING THE SOLUTION TO THE RECALL, AND I'VE CALLED THEM AND BEEN PROVIDED WI...

Sep 4, 2015 Air Bags 119,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON MY 2005 TOYOTA RAV4 ABOUT A DEFECTIVE TAKATA DRIVER'S AIRBAG. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE AIRBAG WAS REPLACED ON AUG. 27, 2015. TO DATE I HAVEN'T RECEIVED A SECOND LETTER FROM TOYOTA EXPLAINING THE SOLUTION TO THE RECALL, AND I'VE CALLED THEM AND BEEN PROVIDED WI...

Sep 3, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Sep 3, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Sep 2, 2015 Unknown Or Other 63,200 mi

THE RIGHT SIDE GAS TANK STRAP HAD RUSTED OUT AND BROKE, CAUSING THE GAS TANK ASSEMBLY TO DROP DOWN ONTO THE DRIVESHAFT.

Sep 2, 2015 Unknown Or Other 63,200 mi

THE RIGHT SIDE GAS TANK STRAP HAD RUSTED OUT AND BROKE, CAUSING THE GAS TANK ASSEMBLY TO DROP DOWN ONTO THE DRIVESHAFT.

Sep 1, 2015 Air Bags 19,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON JULY 7, 2015 CONCERNING THE TAKATA DRIVER'S AIRBAG RECALL. A LOCAL DEALERSHIP PUT ME IN A RENTAL CAR THE NEXT DAY. ON THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2015, THERE WAS A MESSAGE ON MY HOME PHONE THAT THE PART HAD BEEN RECEIVED AND MY CAR WAS REPAIRED. AS OF SEPT. 1, 2015, WHEN I EN...

Sep 1, 2015 Air Bags 19,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON JULY 7, 2015 CONCERNING THE TAKATA DRIVER'S AIRBAG RECALL. A LOCAL DEALERSHIP PUT ME IN A RENTAL CAR THE NEXT DAY. ON THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2015, THERE WAS A MESSAGE ON MY HOME PHONE THAT THE PART HAD BEEN RECEIVED AND MY CAR WAS REPAIRED. AS OF SEPT. 1, 2015, WHEN I EN...

Aug 21, 2015 Air Bags 109,000 mi

A REPRESENTATIVE AT PASSPORT TOYOTA, LOCATED AT 5001 AUTH WAY, SUITLAND, MD TOLD ME THAT BECAUSE MY AIRBAG LIGHT WASN'T ON THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO PROVIDE ME WITH A RENTAL VEHICLE UNTIL TOYOTA ANNOUNCES A PERMANENT SOLUTION FOR MY CAR. THIS IS NOT ONLY IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF MY RECALL NOTICE (I...

Aug 21, 2015 Air Bags 109,000 mi

A REPRESENTATIVE AT PASSPORT TOYOTA, LOCATED AT 5001 AUTH WAY, SUITLAND, MD TOLD ME THAT BECAUSE MY AIRBAG LIGHT WASN'T ON THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO PROVIDE ME WITH A RENTAL VEHICLE UNTIL TOYOTA ANNOUNCES A PERMANENT SOLUTION FOR MY CAR. THIS IS NOT ONLY IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF MY RECALL NOTICE (I...

Jul 24, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. YOU STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE...

Jul 24, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. YOU STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE...

Jul 20, 2015 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE AIR BAG IN MY RAV4. I HAVE CALLED TOYOTA TWICE AND HAVE GONE TO THE DEALER AND NO ONE WILL GIVE ME AN ANSWER TO WHEN THE CAR CAN BE FIXED. SINCE THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE I CANNOT USE THE CAR. THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE ME $35 A DAY FOR A LOANER CAR. I WANT AN ANS...

Jul 20, 2015 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE AIR BAG IN MY RAV4. I HAVE CALLED TOYOTA TWICE AND HAVE GONE TO THE DEALER AND NO ONE WILL GIVE ME AN ANSWER TO WHEN THE CAR CAN BE FIXED. SINCE THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE I CANNOT USE THE CAR. THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE ME $35 A DAY FOR A LOANER CAR. I WANT AN ANS...

Jul 15, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT TELEPHONED THE MANUFACTURER AND REQUESTED A LOANER VEHICLE AS STATED IN THE RECALL NOTICE, BUT THE REQUEST WAS D...

Jul 15, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT TELEPHONED THE MANUFACTURER AND REQUESTED A LOANER VEHICLE AS STATED IN THE RECALL NOTICE, BUT THE REQUEST WAS D...

Jul 1, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Jul 1, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V284000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Jun 29, 2015 Electrical System 244,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SPIRAL CORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Jun 29, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 244,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SPIRAL CORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Jun 29, 2015 Air Bags 244,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SPIRAL CORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Jun 29, 2015 Electrical System 244,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SPIRAL CORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Jun 29, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 244,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SPIRAL CORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Jun 29, 2015 Air Bags 244,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SPIRAL CORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

May 18, 2015 Engine 52,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND HEARD A LOUD BANG AND ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS THE TRANSMISSION WAS SKIPPING. I JUST BARELY REACHED A SPOT THAT I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. WHEN I TRIED TO DRIVE AGAIN I COULDN'T GO IN EITHER REVERSE OR DRIVE. I CHECKED AND I WAS LEAKING TRANSMISSION ...

May 18, 2015 Engine 52,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND HEARD A LOUD BANG AND ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS THE TRANSMISSION WAS SKIPPING. I JUST BARELY REACHED A SPOT THAT I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. WHEN I TRIED TO DRIVE AGAIN I COULDN'T GO IN EITHER REVERSE OR DRIVE. I CHECKED AND I WAS LEAKING TRANSMISSION ...

Jan 18, 2015 Service Brakes 59,750 mi

STARTED MY TRIP FROM HOME AND I BLOCK AWAY I TRIED TO STOP FOR A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKE WOULD NOT HOLD. I PRESSED AS HARD AS I COULD HITTING THE FLOOR NO BRAKE. THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN I HIT THE CURB. CONTINUE DRIVING AND STEPPING ON BRAKE TO SEE IF PROBLEM CONTINUE SAME PROBLEM. HAD TO SLOWLY RE...

Jan 18, 2015 Service Brakes 59,750 mi

STARTED MY TRIP FROM HOME AND I BLOCK AWAY I TRIED TO STOP FOR A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKE WOULD NOT HOLD. I PRESSED AS HARD AS I COULD HITTING THE FLOOR NO BRAKE. THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN I HIT THE CURB. CONTINUE DRIVING AND STEPPING ON BRAKE TO SEE IF PROBLEM CONTINUE SAME PROBLEM. HAD TO SLOWLY RE...

Oct 13, 2014 Visibility/wiper 74,304 mi

THE SUN VISORS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DO NOT STAY UP.THEY FLOP DOWN AND CAUSE A VISIBILITY ISSUE ESPECIALLY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT.I PUSH THE VISORS UP AND THEY IMMEDIATELY FALL DOWN COVERING THE TOP HALF OF THE WINDSHIELD . *TR

Oct 13, 2014 Visibility/wiper 74,304 mi

THE SUN VISORS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DO NOT STAY UP.THEY FLOP DOWN AND CAUSE A VISIBILITY ISSUE ESPECIALLY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT.I PUSH THE VISORS UP AND THEY IMMEDIATELY FALL DOWN COVERING THE TOP HALF OF THE WINDSHIELD . *TR

Oct 7, 2014 Structure Crash 55,266 mi

I WAS PARKING, 10 MINUTES EARLY, ENTERING THE SPOT AT ABOUT 1 MPH, MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. MY CAR LURCHED OVER A LARGE CURB AND LAUNCHED ITSELF INTO A BUILDING. AS IT WAS LURCHING INTO THE BUILDING, I KEPT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND PULLED ON THE PARKING BRAKE WITH MY RIGHT HAND...

Oct 7, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 55,266 mi

I WAS PARKING, 10 MINUTES EARLY, ENTERING THE SPOT AT ABOUT 1 MPH, MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. MY CAR LURCHED OVER A LARGE CURB AND LAUNCHED ITSELF INTO A BUILDING. AS IT WAS LURCHING INTO THE BUILDING, I KEPT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND PULLED ON THE PARKING BRAKE WITH MY RIGHT HAND...

Oct 7, 2014 Structure Crash 55,266 mi

I WAS PARKING, 10 MINUTES EARLY, ENTERING THE SPOT AT ABOUT 1 MPH, MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. MY CAR LURCHED OVER A LARGE CURB AND LAUNCHED ITSELF INTO A BUILDING. AS IT WAS LURCHING INTO THE BUILDING, I KEPT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND PULLED ON THE PARKING BRAKE WITH MY RIGHT HAND...

Oct 7, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 55,266 mi

I WAS PARKING, 10 MINUTES EARLY, ENTERING THE SPOT AT ABOUT 1 MPH, MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. MY CAR LURCHED OVER A LARGE CURB AND LAUNCHED ITSELF INTO A BUILDING. AS IT WAS LURCHING INTO THE BUILDING, I KEPT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND PULLED ON THE PARKING BRAKE WITH MY RIGHT HAND...

Jun 25, 2014 Suspension 80,000 mi

DEALER CLAIMS PART IS NOT AVAILABLE, BUT TOYOTA TELLS ME PARTS ARE AT OTHER DEALERS. DEALER: LOU FUSE TOYOTA, ST. LOUIS THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. *TR

Jun 25, 2014 Suspension 80,000 mi

DEALER CLAIMS PART IS NOT AVAILABLE, BUT TOYOTA TELLS ME PARTS ARE AT OTHER DEALERS. DEALER: LOU FUSE TOYOTA, ST. LOUIS THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. *TR

Jun 23, 2014 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

WAS TOLD IN 2010 THAT CAUSE OF THE BACK BRAKES SQUEAKING (IN REVERSE ONLY) WAS BECAUSE ALL RAV4S HAVE THAT PROBLEM. JUST ASSUMED THEY KNEW WHAT THEY WERE TALKING ABOUT. RECENTLY WENT TO NON-DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A FILM (DON'T REMEMBER WHAT IT WAS CALLED) THAT WAS PROBAB...

Jun 23, 2014 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

WAS TOLD IN 2010 THAT CAUSE OF THE BACK BRAKES SQUEAKING (IN REVERSE ONLY) WAS BECAUSE ALL RAV4S HAVE THAT PROBLEM. JUST ASSUMED THEY KNEW WHAT THEY WERE TALKING ABOUT. RECENTLY WENT TO NON-DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A FILM (DON'T REMEMBER WHAT IT WAS CALLED) THAT WAS PROBAB...

Jun 6, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 70,000 mi

AS I EXIT THE HIGHWAY ON SHARP OFF RAMPS OR TAKE OTHER SIMILAR TIGHT TURNS, VSC TRAC SENSOR LIGHTS TURNS ON AND OFF AND I CAN HEAR GRINDING NOISE WHEN TRACTION CONTROL AUTO-ENGAGES AND DISENGAGES. THE ROADWAYS HAVE NEVER BEEN SLICK OR WET AND THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS (30-50 MPH). ...

Jun 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

AS I EXIT THE HIGHWAY ON SHARP OFF RAMPS OR TAKE OTHER SIMILAR TIGHT TURNS, VSC TRAC SENSOR LIGHTS TURNS ON AND OFF AND I CAN HEAR GRINDING NOISE WHEN TRACTION CONTROL AUTO-ENGAGES AND DISENGAGES. THE ROADWAYS HAVE NEVER BEEN SLICK OR WET AND THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS (30-50 MPH). ...

Jun 6, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 70,000 mi

AS I EXIT THE HIGHWAY ON SHARP OFF RAMPS OR TAKE OTHER SIMILAR TIGHT TURNS, VSC TRAC SENSOR LIGHTS TURNS ON AND OFF AND I CAN HEAR GRINDING NOISE WHEN TRACTION CONTROL AUTO-ENGAGES AND DISENGAGES. THE ROADWAYS HAVE NEVER BEEN SLICK OR WET AND THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS (30-50 MPH). ...

Jun 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

AS I EXIT THE HIGHWAY ON SHARP OFF RAMPS OR TAKE OTHER SIMILAR TIGHT TURNS, VSC TRAC SENSOR LIGHTS TURNS ON AND OFF AND I CAN HEAR GRINDING NOISE WHEN TRACTION CONTROL AUTO-ENGAGES AND DISENGAGES. THE ROADWAYS HAVE NEVER BEEN SLICK OR WET AND THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS (30-50 MPH). ...

May 31, 2014 Visibility 71,688 mi

ON MY WAY TO CHESHIRE CT ON THE HIGHWAY MY SUN ROOF BLEW OFF THE TOP OF MY CAR, THANK GOD NO CARS WERE BEHIND ME I HARDLY USE IT AFTER FLYING OVER THE BACK OF MY CAR. WHEN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION WERE MY SUN ROOF WAS ITS ALL RUSTED OUT THIS SHOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPENED I FEEL TOYOTA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR...

May 31, 2014 Visibility 71,688 mi

ON MY WAY TO CHESHIRE CT ON THE HIGHWAY MY SUN ROOF BLEW OFF THE TOP OF MY CAR, THANK GOD NO CARS WERE BEHIND ME I HARDLY USE IT AFTER FLYING OVER THE BACK OF MY CAR. WHEN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION WERE MY SUN ROOF WAS ITS ALL RUSTED OUT THIS SHOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPENED I FEEL TOYOTA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR...

May 9, 2014 Visibility/wiper 80,000 mi

THERE IS A DEFECT AND IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WITH TOYOTA SUN VISORS. THEY WONT STAY UP. IMPEDES VISION. *TR

May 9, 2014 Visibility/wiper 80,000 mi

THERE IS A DEFECT AND IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WITH TOYOTA SUN VISORS. THEY WONT STAY UP. IMPEDES VISION. *TR

Apr 11, 2014 Air Bags Crash 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BROKEN THUMBS, CUTS ON THE RIGHT HAND, AND INJURIES TO THE SHOULDER AND SPINE. THE VEHICLE ...

Apr 11, 2014 Air Bags Crash 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BROKEN THUMBS, CUTS ON THE RIGHT HAND, AND INJURIES TO THE SHOULDER AND SPINE. THE VEHICLE ...

Feb 15, 2014 Electrical System 96,100 mi

OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS, THE LAST INCIDENT OCCURRING ON 2/14/2014, MY CAR WILL SUDDENLY LOSE POWER AS I AM DRIVING, FOR ABOUT ONE TO THREE SECONDS, THEN JUST AS SUDDEN KICK BACK ON AGAIN. WHEN IT LOSES POWER FOR THAT SECOND OR TWO, I LOSE MY POWER STEERING CAPABILITIES AND THE BATTERY LIGHT COME ON....

Feb 15, 2014 Steering 96,100 mi

OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS, THE LAST INCIDENT OCCURRING ON 2/14/2014, MY CAR WILL SUDDENLY LOSE POWER AS I AM DRIVING, FOR ABOUT ONE TO THREE SECONDS, THEN JUST AS SUDDEN KICK BACK ON AGAIN. WHEN IT LOSES POWER FOR THAT SECOND OR TWO, I LOSE MY POWER STEERING CAPABILITIES AND THE BATTERY LIGHT COME ON....

Feb 15, 2014 Electrical System 96,100 mi

OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS, THE LAST INCIDENT OCCURRING ON 2/14/2014, MY CAR WILL SUDDENLY LOSE POWER AS I AM DRIVING, FOR ABOUT ONE TO THREE SECONDS, THEN JUST AS SUDDEN KICK BACK ON AGAIN. WHEN IT LOSES POWER FOR THAT SECOND OR TWO, I LOSE MY POWER STEERING CAPABILITIES AND THE BATTERY LIGHT COME ON....

Feb 15, 2014 Steering 96,100 mi

OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS, THE LAST INCIDENT OCCURRING ON 2/14/2014, MY CAR WILL SUDDENLY LOSE POWER AS I AM DRIVING, FOR ABOUT ONE TO THREE SECONDS, THEN JUST AS SUDDEN KICK BACK ON AGAIN. WHEN IT LOSES POWER FOR THAT SECOND OR TWO, I LOSE MY POWER STEERING CAPABILITIES AND THE BATTERY LIGHT COME ON....

Jan 23, 2014 Engine

THE OIL LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN MY CAR. I WAS VERY SURPRISED SINCE MY CAR IS MAINTAINED ON A REGULAR. I BOUGHT MY CAR USED. WHEN I WENT TO GET IT LOOKED AT THEY TOLD ME I HAVE ENGINE SLUDGE AND MY ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACE. THIS IS A PROBLEM THE MANUFACTURE SHOULD PAY FOR. *TR

Jan 23, 2014 Engine

THE OIL LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN MY CAR. I WAS VERY SURPRISED SINCE MY CAR IS MAINTAINED ON A REGULAR. I BOUGHT MY CAR USED. WHEN I WENT TO GET IT LOOKED AT THEY TOLD ME I HAVE ENGINE SLUDGE AND MY ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACE. THIS IS A PROBLEM THE MANUFACTURE SHOULD PAY FOR. *TR

Nov 18, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE VEHI...

Nov 18, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE VEHI...

Mar 29, 2013 Engine 85,000 mi

I NOTICED THAT MY HEATER WASN'T WORKING. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEAD GASKET BOLTS WERE OVER-TORQUED DURING INSTALLATION AND THEY ARE STRIPPED. I HAVE FOUND HUNDREDS OF POSTINGS REGARDING THIS ISSUE. THIS PROBLEM IS SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS TO REPAIR. TOYOTA ISSUED A ...

Mar 29, 2013 Engine 85,000 mi

I NOTICED THAT MY HEATER WASN'T WORKING. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEAD GASKET BOLTS WERE OVER-TORQUED DURING INSTALLATION AND THEY ARE STRIPPED. I HAVE FOUND HUNDREDS OF POSTINGS REGARDING THIS ISSUE. THIS PROBLEM IS SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS TO REPAIR. TOYOTA ISSUED A ...

Mar 7, 2013 Electrical System Fire 118,000 mi

FIRST TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. CHECKED PRESSURE IN ALL TIRES. TIRES WERE AT CORRECT AMOUNT. WENT TO RESET LIGHT WHICH DID NOT WORK. SUV WAS ON AN INCLINE (DRIVEWAY). LET CAR SIT FOR AN HOUR ON FLAT SURFACE. STARTED RAV4.THE TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON PLUS ABS AND VSC TRAC LIGHTS. CONSULTED OW...

Mar 7, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 118,000 mi

FIRST TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. CHECKED PRESSURE IN ALL TIRES. TIRES WERE AT CORRECT AMOUNT. WENT TO RESET LIGHT WHICH DID NOT WORK. SUV WAS ON AN INCLINE (DRIVEWAY). LET CAR SIT FOR AN HOUR ON FLAT SURFACE. STARTED RAV4.THE TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON PLUS ABS AND VSC TRAC LIGHTS. CONSULTED OW...

Mar 7, 2013 Unknown Or Other Fire 118,000 mi

FIRST TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. CHECKED PRESSURE IN ALL TIRES. TIRES WERE AT CORRECT AMOUNT. WENT TO RESET LIGHT WHICH DID NOT WORK. SUV WAS ON AN INCLINE (DRIVEWAY). LET CAR SIT FOR AN HOUR ON FLAT SURFACE. STARTED RAV4.THE TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON PLUS ABS AND VSC TRAC LIGHTS. CONSULTED OW...

Mar 7, 2013 Electrical System Fire 118,000 mi

FIRST TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. CHECKED PRESSURE IN ALL TIRES. TIRES WERE AT CORRECT AMOUNT. WENT TO RESET LIGHT WHICH DID NOT WORK. SUV WAS ON AN INCLINE (DRIVEWAY). LET CAR SIT FOR AN HOUR ON FLAT SURFACE. STARTED RAV4.THE TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON PLUS ABS AND VSC TRAC LIGHTS. CONSULTED OW...

Mar 7, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 118,000 mi

FIRST TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. CHECKED PRESSURE IN ALL TIRES. TIRES WERE AT CORRECT AMOUNT. WENT TO RESET LIGHT WHICH DID NOT WORK. SUV WAS ON AN INCLINE (DRIVEWAY). LET CAR SIT FOR AN HOUR ON FLAT SURFACE. STARTED RAV4.THE TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON PLUS ABS AND VSC TRAC LIGHTS. CONSULTED OW...

Mar 7, 2013 Unknown Or Other Fire 118,000 mi

FIRST TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. CHECKED PRESSURE IN ALL TIRES. TIRES WERE AT CORRECT AMOUNT. WENT TO RESET LIGHT WHICH DID NOT WORK. SUV WAS ON AN INCLINE (DRIVEWAY). LET CAR SIT FOR AN HOUR ON FLAT SURFACE. STARTED RAV4.THE TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON PLUS ABS AND VSC TRAC LIGHTS. CONSULTED OW...

Feb 22, 2013 Suspension Crash 128,000 mi

THE LOWER CONTROL ARM IN THE RECALL FROM TOYOTA BROKE AWAY, FROM WHAT WE FOUND AND WERE TOLD BY PEOPLE WHO INSPECTED THE CAR FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THEIR LAW SUIT AGAINST TOYOTA. THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE MADE A NOISE WHEN IT ROLLED BACK. WE IMPACTED THE CENTER DIVIDER AT 60-65 MPH. THERE WAS NO...

Feb 22, 2013 Suspension Crash 128,000 mi

THE LOWER CONTROL ARM IN THE RECALL FROM TOYOTA BROKE AWAY, FROM WHAT WE FOUND AND WERE TOLD BY PEOPLE WHO INSPECTED THE CAR FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THEIR LAW SUIT AGAINST TOYOTA. THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE MADE A NOISE WHEN IT ROLLED BACK. WE IMPACTED THE CENTER DIVIDER AT 60-65 MPH. THERE WAS NO...

Dec 1, 2012 Tires 70,000 mi

MY TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM KEEPS TURNING ON REGARDLESS OF WHETHER TIRE PRESSURE GAUGES OR MECHANICS SAY THE TIRE PRESSURE IS WITHIN RANGE. I KNOW THIS SYSTEM HAD A RECALL ON OTHER MODEL YEARS FOR TOYOTA, AND I THINK THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS ONE, TOO. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE...

Dec 1, 2012 Tires 70,000 mi

MY TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM KEEPS TURNING ON REGARDLESS OF WHETHER TIRE PRESSURE GAUGES OR MECHANICS SAY THE TIRE PRESSURE IS WITHIN RANGE. I KNOW THIS SYSTEM HAD A RECALL ON OTHER MODEL YEARS FOR TOYOTA, AND I THINK THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS ONE, TOO. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE...

Mar 7, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 4 CYLINDER TOYOTA RAV4 WITH ABOUT 68,000 MILES. IT STARTING MAKING A GURGLING NOISE IN THE DASHBOARD AREA, AND EVENTUALLY LEFT 2 PUDDLES OF ANTI-FREEZE ON MY GARAGE FLOOR. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALER FOR REPAIR. AFTER CHECKING THE RAV4 OUT, THE REPAIR MANAGER PHONED T...

Mar 7, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 4 CYLINDER TOYOTA RAV4 WITH ABOUT 68,000 MILES. IT STARTING MAKING A GURGLING NOISE IN THE DASHBOARD AREA, AND EVENTUALLY LEFT 2 PUDDLES OF ANTI-FREEZE ON MY GARAGE FLOOR. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALER FOR REPAIR. AFTER CHECKING THE RAV4 OUT, THE REPAIR MANAGER PHONED T...

Jan 30, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,650 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSTANTLY LOSING ANTI-FREEZE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE WATER PUMP MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONT...

Jan 30, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,650 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSTANTLY LOSING ANTI-FREEZE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE WATER PUMP MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONT...

Nov 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 72,330 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE RPMS INCREASED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A METAL POST AND BUILDING. A PASSENGER WAS SLIGHTLY BRUISED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH T...

Nov 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 72,330 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE RPMS INCREASED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A METAL POST AND BUILDING. A PASSENGER WAS SLIGHTLY BRUISED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH T...

Aug 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHENEVER THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, VSC TRACK LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30000.

Aug 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHENEVER THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, VSC TRACK LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30000.

Jul 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,613 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WITH THE BRAKES ENGAGED, THERE WAS MINIMAL RESISTANCE. THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED IN ORDER FOR THE CONTACT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ABS BRAKE AND TRACK WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO...

Jul 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,613 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WITH THE BRAKES ENGAGED, THERE WAS MINIMAL RESISTANCE. THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED IN ORDER FOR THE CONTACT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ABS BRAKE AND TRACK WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO...

Apr 16, 2010 Steering 24,000 mi

STEERING APPEARS DEFECTIVE- DIFFICULT TO TURN-MAKES CLICKING SOUND. TOLD BY DEALER THAT 'BOTH STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS NEED REPLACEMENT'. DEALER CLAIMS THEY TOLD US THIS BEFORE. THEY HAVE NEVER TOLD US THIS BEFORE. CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM- AND HAS RECEIVED REGULAR MAINTENANCE- AT THIS DEALER. SOM...

Apr 16, 2010 Steering 24,000 mi

STEERING APPEARS DEFECTIVE- DIFFICULT TO TURN-MAKES CLICKING SOUND. TOLD BY DEALER THAT 'BOTH STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS NEED REPLACEMENT'. DEALER CLAIMS THEY TOLD US THIS BEFORE. THEY HAVE NEVER TOLD US THIS BEFORE. CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM- AND HAS RECEIVED REGULAR MAINTENANCE- AT THIS DEALER. SOM...

Apr 5, 2010 Steering

INTERMITTENT "LOOSE" STEERING FEELING IN 2005 TOYOTA RAV-4. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO PROBLEM OR RECALL. MY CONCERNS WERE DISMISSED AND NOW I SEE THAT IT HAS HAPPENED IN OTHER MODELS RECENTLY. MY BOYFRIEND FELT IT HAPPEN 2X.WHEN HE WAS DRIVING. I...

Apr 5, 2010 Steering

INTERMITTENT "LOOSE" STEERING FEELING IN 2005 TOYOTA RAV-4. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO PROBLEM OR RECALL. MY CONCERNS WERE DISMISSED AND NOW I SEE THAT IT HAS HAPPENED IN OTHER MODELS RECENTLY. MY BOYFRIEND FELT IT HAPPEN 2X.WHEN HE WAS DRIVING. I...

Mar 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL ACCELERATION FROM A STOP WHILE DRIVING MY RAV4 IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THIS HAS BEEN TRUE SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH ABOUT 40,000 MILES ON IT. I REMOVED THE FLOOR MAT WITH NO CHANGE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY TWO TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS (ONE HAD THE CAR FOR EVALU...

Mar 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL ACCELERATION FROM A STOP WHILE DRIVING MY RAV4 IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THIS HAS BEEN TRUE SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH ABOUT 40,000 MILES ON IT. I REMOVED THE FLOOR MAT WITH NO CHANGE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY TWO TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS (ONE HAD THE CAR FOR EVALU...

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 22,000 mi

TOYOTA 2005 RAV4 CAR ACCELERATED WHEN GETTING READY TO STOP. *TR

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 99,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PULLING INTO THE PARKING SPOT AT APPROX 1-2 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, JUMPED THE CURB AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. SHE HAD NOT NOTICED ANY PROBLEMS WITH SUDDEN ACCEL...

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 22,000 mi

TOYOTA 2005 RAV4 CAR ACCELERATED WHEN GETTING READY TO STOP. *TR

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 99,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PULLING INTO THE PARKING SPOT AT APPROX 1-2 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, JUMPED THE CURB AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. SHE HAD NOT NOTICED ANY PROBLEMS WITH SUDDEN ACCEL...

Feb 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,000 mi

THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE SPEED WAS ALWAYS RELATIVELY LOW (30 MILES/HOUR OR LESS). I NEVER KNEW WHEN IT WOULD HAPPEN, SO I NEVER REPORTED IT BECAUSE IT WAS NON-REPEATABLE. IT HAPPENED EVERY FEW MONTHS. I CAN'T PUT INCIDENT DATES SINCE IT WAS RECURRING, BUT I NEED TO F...

Feb 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,000 mi

THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE SPEED WAS ALWAYS RELATIVELY LOW (30 MILES/HOUR OR LESS). I NEVER KNEW WHEN IT WOULD HAPPEN, SO I NEVER REPORTED IT BECAUSE IT WAS NON-REPEATABLE. IT HAPPENED EVERY FEW MONTHS. I CAN'T PUT INCIDENT DATES SINCE IT WAS RECURRING, BUT I NEED TO F...

Feb 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 423,000 mi

THE ABS BRAKES ON MY 2005 TOYOTA RAV4 DO NOT GRAB PROPERLY ON UNEVEN SURFACES. THEY SEEM TO TRY TO SLOW DOWN RATHER THAN STOP, ESPECIALLY AFTER HITTING A POTHOLE, OR BEING ON BUMPY ROAD. I ALMOST ENDED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. *TR

Feb 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 423,000 mi

THE ABS BRAKES ON MY 2005 TOYOTA RAV4 DO NOT GRAB PROPERLY ON UNEVEN SURFACES. THEY SEEM TO TRY TO SLOW DOWN RATHER THAN STOP, ESPECIALLY AFTER HITTING A POTHOLE, OR BEING ON BUMPY ROAD. I ALMOST ENDED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. *TR

Feb 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA 2005 RAV 4 - 6 CYL. I AM EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE TOYOTA RECALLS, ACCORDING TO TOYOTA. TWICE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE AND I HAVE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, AFTER THE VEHICLE IDLES DOWN FROM MOVING, THE ENGINE REVS UP AGAIN. THE GAS P...

Feb 9, 2010 Wheels 35,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 RAV4 NOW WITH 35,000 MILEAGE AND I EXPERIENCED AN UNUSUAL MECHANICAL ISSUE THAT MAY HAVE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS! IN DECEMBER 2009 I WENT TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES ON MY VEHICLE AT A SEARS AUTO SHOP AND HAD REQUESTED THE RECOMMENDED WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THE MECHANIC FOUND THE MECHANISMS ON TH...

Feb 9, 2010 Suspension 35,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 RAV4 NOW WITH 35,000 MILEAGE AND I EXPERIENCED AN UNUSUAL MECHANICAL ISSUE THAT MAY HAVE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS! IN DECEMBER 2009 I WENT TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES ON MY VEHICLE AT A SEARS AUTO SHOP AND HAD REQUESTED THE RECOMMENDED WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THE MECHANIC FOUND THE MECHANISMS ON TH...

Feb 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA 2005 RAV 4 - 6 CYL. I AM EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE TOYOTA RECALLS, ACCORDING TO TOYOTA. TWICE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE AND I HAVE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, AFTER THE VEHICLE IDLES DOWN FROM MOVING, THE ENGINE REVS UP AGAIN. THE GAS P...

Feb 9, 2010 Wheels 35,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 RAV4 NOW WITH 35,000 MILEAGE AND I EXPERIENCED AN UNUSUAL MECHANICAL ISSUE THAT MAY HAVE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS! IN DECEMBER 2009 I WENT TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES ON MY VEHICLE AT A SEARS AUTO SHOP AND HAD REQUESTED THE RECOMMENDED WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THE MECHANIC FOUND THE MECHANISMS ON TH...

Feb 9, 2010 Suspension 35,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 RAV4 NOW WITH 35,000 MILEAGE AND I EXPERIENCED AN UNUSUAL MECHANICAL ISSUE THAT MAY HAVE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS! IN DECEMBER 2009 I WENT TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES ON MY VEHICLE AT A SEARS AUTO SHOP AND HAD REQUESTED THE RECOMMENDED WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THE MECHANIC FOUND THE MECHANISMS ON TH...

Feb 4, 2010 Power Train 101,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 RAV4, THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SLIPPING, IT IS AN AUTOMATIC AND SOMETIMES IT WON'T CHANGE GEARS WHEN IT SHOULD, SO IT WON'T ACCELERATE AND WHEN IT FINALLY DOES SWITCH TO THE NEXT GEAR THE WHO CAR JERKS AND TAKES OFF VERY QUICKLY. THIS BEGAN HAPPENING FOR NO REASON I HAVE NOT HAD ANY ...

Feb 4, 2010 Power Train 101,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 RAV4, THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SLIPPING, IT IS AN AUTOMATIC AND SOMETIMES IT WON'T CHANGE GEARS WHEN IT SHOULD, SO IT WON'T ACCELERATE AND WHEN IT FINALLY DOES SWITCH TO THE NEXT GEAR THE WHO CAR JERKS AND TAKES OFF VERY QUICKLY. THIS BEGAN HAPPENING FOR NO REASON I HAVE NOT HAD ANY ...

Jan 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 38,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 1-10 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; PROCEEDING TO TURN MAKE A LEFT AT AN INTERSECTION THERE WAS AN UNINTENDED INCREASE IN ACCELERATION. THE DRIVER APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. SUD...

Jan 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 38,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 1-10 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; PROCEEDING TO TURN MAKE A LEFT AT AN INTERSECTION THERE WAS AN UNINTENDED INCREASE IN ACCELERATION. THE DRIVER APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. SUD...

Jan 27, 2010 Power Train Crash 30,000 mi

WE WERE APPROACHING OUR GARAGE WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN OUR 2005 TOYOTA RAV4 ACCELERATED WITHOUT ME PUSHING THE GAS PETAL. WE DROVE THROUGH THE FRONT OF OUR GARAGE, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO OUR GARAGE AND THE SUV. BOTH GARAGE DOORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE FRONT OF OUR GARAGE HAD TO BE REFRAMED...

Jan 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

WE WERE APPROACHING OUR GARAGE WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN OUR 2005 TOYOTA RAV4 ACCELERATED WITHOUT ME PUSHING THE GAS PETAL. WE DROVE THROUGH THE FRONT OF OUR GARAGE, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO OUR GARAGE AND THE SUV. BOTH GARAGE DOORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE FRONT OF OUR GARAGE HAD TO BE REFRAMED...

Jan 27, 2010 Power Train Crash 30,000 mi

WE WERE APPROACHING OUR GARAGE WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN OUR 2005 TOYOTA RAV4 ACCELERATED WITHOUT ME PUSHING THE GAS PETAL. WE DROVE THROUGH THE FRONT OF OUR GARAGE, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO OUR GARAGE AND THE SUV. BOTH GARAGE DOORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE FRONT OF OUR GARAGE HAD TO BE REFRAMED...

Jan 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

WE WERE APPROACHING OUR GARAGE WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN OUR 2005 TOYOTA RAV4 ACCELERATED WITHOUT ME PUSHING THE GAS PETAL. WE DROVE THROUGH THE FRONT OF OUR GARAGE, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO OUR GARAGE AND THE SUV. BOTH GARAGE DOORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE FRONT OF OUR GARAGE HAD TO BE REFRAMED...

Jan 12, 2010 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

HEAD ON COLLISION, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK, MAJOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE RAV 4 TOYOTA 2005. *TR

Jan 12, 2010 Seat Belts Crash 60,000 mi

HEAD ON COLLISION, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK, MAJOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE RAV 4 TOYOTA 2005. *TR

Jan 12, 2010 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

HEAD ON COLLISION, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK, MAJOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE RAV 4 TOYOTA 2005. *TR

Jan 12, 2010 Seat Belts Crash 60,000 mi

HEAD ON COLLISION, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK, MAJOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE RAV 4 TOYOTA 2005. *TR

Nov 6, 2009 Visibility 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE DRIVER-SIDE VISOR WILL NOT STAY SECURE IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. AS A CONSEQUENCE THE VISOR WILL CONTINUOUSLY FALL DOWN WITHOUT PHYSICAL MANIPULATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT IT WOULD COST $100.00 TO REPLACE THE CO...

Nov 6, 2009 Visibility 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE DRIVER-SIDE VISOR WILL NOT STAY SECURE IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. AS A CONSEQUENCE THE VISOR WILL CONTINUOUSLY FALL DOWN WITHOUT PHYSICAL MANIPULATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT IT WOULD COST $100.00 TO REPLACE THE CO...

Oct 22, 2009 Power Train 89,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4 IN JULY OF 2005, AND HAVE TAKEN SUPERB CARE OF IT OVER THE YEARS. HOWEVER, THE TRANSMISSION BLEW UP ON ME AFTER JUST 89,000 MILES. I WAS CROSSING A DOUBLE SET OF RAILROAD TRACKS WHEN THIS HAPPENED, AND IT SCARED ME HALF TO DEATH. IT'S COSTING ME $3,000 TO FIX THE TRANS...

Oct 22, 2009 Power Train 89,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4 IN JULY OF 2005, AND HAVE TAKEN SUPERB CARE OF IT OVER THE YEARS. HOWEVER, THE TRANSMISSION BLEW UP ON ME AFTER JUST 89,000 MILES. I WAS CROSSING A DOUBLE SET OF RAILROAD TRACKS WHEN THIS HAPPENED, AND IT SCARED ME HALF TO DEATH. IT'S COSTING ME $3,000 TO FIX THE TRANS...

Sep 5, 2009 Power Train 90,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2005 TOYOTA RAV4 HAS BEGUN TO SLIP. I HAVE MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE TO THE PRESCRIBED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND HAVE HAD MOST OF THE SERVICES PERFORMED AT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS APPROXIMATELY ONCE A WEEK, ALWAYS AT SPEEDS BELOW 40. TODAY I WAS E...

Sep 5, 2009 Power Train 90,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2005 TOYOTA RAV4 HAS BEGUN TO SLIP. I HAVE MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE TO THE PRESCRIBED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND HAVE HAD MOST OF THE SERVICES PERFORMED AT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS APPROXIMATELY ONCE A WEEK, ALWAYS AT SPEEDS BELOW 40. TODAY I WAS E...

Jan 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

RE: 2005 TOYOTA RAV4 UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL ACCELERATION FROM A STOP WHILE DRIVING MY RAV4 IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THIS HAS BEEN TRUE SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH ABOUT 40,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE REMOVED THE FLOORMAT WITH NO CHANGE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD ...

Jan 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

RE: 2005 TOYOTA RAV4 UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL ACCELERATION FROM A STOP WHILE DRIVING MY RAV4 IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THIS HAS BEEN TRUE SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH ABOUT 40,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE REMOVED THE FLOORMAT WITH NO CHANGE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD ...

Jul 22, 2008 Structure Crash 14,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4 WHICH, BECAUSE OF THE SHODDY MATERIAL, I.E., PLASTIC, USED ON THE FENDERS/BUMPERS, BODY OF THE CAR, I HAVE HAD COSTLY DAMAGE WHICH I HAVE HAD TO PAY $1,000 DEDUCTIBLE EVERY TIME, DONE DUE TO BEING HIT BY ANOTHER CAR OR PERSONAL ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER, ETC. I LOVE...

Jul 22, 2008 Structure Crash 14,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4 WHICH, BECAUSE OF THE SHODDY MATERIAL, I.E., PLASTIC, USED ON THE FENDERS/BUMPERS, BODY OF THE CAR, I HAVE HAD COSTLY DAMAGE WHICH I HAVE HAD TO PAY $1,000 DEDUCTIBLE EVERY TIME, DONE DUE TO BEING HIT BY ANOTHER CAR OR PERSONAL ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER, ETC. I LOVE...

Jul 22, 2008 Structure Crash 14,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4 WHICH, BECAUSE OF THE SHODDY MATERIAL, I.E., PLASTIC, USED ON THE FENDERS/BUMPERS, BODY OF THE CAR, I HAVE HAD COSTLY DAMAGE WHICH I HAVE HAD TO PAY $1,000 DEDUCTIBLE EVERY TIME, DONE DUE TO BEING HIT BY ANOTHER CAR OR PERSONAL ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER, ETC. I LOVE...

Jul 22, 2008 Structure Crash 14,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4 WHICH, BECAUSE OF THE SHODDY MATERIAL, I.E., PLASTIC, USED ON THE FENDERS/BUMPERS, BODY OF THE CAR, I HAVE HAD COSTLY DAMAGE WHICH I HAVE HAD TO PAY $1,000 DEDUCTIBLE EVERY TIME, DONE DUE TO BEING HIT BY ANOTHER CAR OR PERSONAL ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER, ETC. I LOVE...

Jul 6, 2008 Tires 26,300 mi

BLEW OUT TIRE ON FREEWAY. *TR

Jul 6, 2008 Tires 26,300 mi

BLEW OUT TIRE ON FREEWAY. *TR

Apr 11, 2008 Tires

THIS IS AN UPDATE FOR THE COMPLAINT REGARDING THE FAILURE OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ON MY 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. AFTER FINDING A KNOWLEDGEABLE SERVICE MANAGER WHO TOOK THE TIME TO CHECK, HE FOUND THAT THERE IS A TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR IN THE SPARE TIRE. MY SPARE WAS JUST A LITTLE LOW ON AIR ...

Apr 11, 2008 Tires

THIS IS AN UPDATE FOR THE COMPLAINT REGARDING THE FAILURE OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ON MY 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. AFTER FINDING A KNOWLEDGEABLE SERVICE MANAGER WHO TOOK THE TIME TO CHECK, HE FOUND THAT THERE IS A TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR IN THE SPARE TIRE. MY SPARE WAS JUST A LITTLE LOW ON AIR ...

Mar 14, 2008 Tires

THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON JUST ABOUT EVERY OTHER DAY. I HAVE HAD THE TIRES CHECKED NUMEROUS TIMES & THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON, THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2007. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, I WILL NEVER KNOW IF THERE IS A REAL PROBLEM WITH A TIRE WITH THIS HAPPENING. I D...

Mar 14, 2008 Tires

THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON JUST ABOUT EVERY OTHER DAY. I HAVE HAD THE TIRES CHECKED NUMEROUS TIMES & THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON, THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2007. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, I WILL NEVER KNOW IF THERE IS A REAL PROBLEM WITH A TIRE WITH THIS HAPPENING. I D...

Feb 23, 2008 Tires

THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT FAILS CONSTANTLY AND WITHOUT REASON. I'VE HAD MY TIRES CHECKED, RECHECKED, BALANCED, ROTATED, REBALANCED, ROTATED AGAIN, AND NOTHING WILL STOP THE LIGHT FROM COMING ON. THERE ARE ONLY 20,521 MILES ON MY RAV4. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MONTHS. I TOOK MY RAV4 TO MY ...

Feb 23, 2008 Tires

THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT FAILS CONSTANTLY AND WITHOUT REASON. I'VE HAD MY TIRES CHECKED, RECHECKED, BALANCED, ROTATED, REBALANCED, ROTATED AGAIN, AND NOTHING WILL STOP THE LIGHT FROM COMING ON. THERE ARE ONLY 20,521 MILES ON MY RAV4. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MONTHS. I TOOK MY RAV4 TO MY ...

Jan 15, 2008 Steering 46,919 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIE ROD ASSEMBLY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED ON A FLATBED TO A LOCAL DEALER AND THEY REPAIRED THE SHOCK ABSORBER AND THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE...

Jan 15, 2008 Steering 46,919 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIE ROD ASSEMBLY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED ON A FLATBED TO A LOCAL DEALER AND THEY REPAIRED THE SHOCK ABSORBER AND THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE...

Jul 25, 2007 Visibility

WINDSHIELD CRACKED UNKNOWN CAUSE. ALSO WINDSHIELD CHIPS VERY EASILY. *TR

Jul 25, 2007 Visibility

WINDSHIELD CRACKED UNKNOWN CAUSE. ALSO WINDSHIELD CHIPS VERY EASILY. *TR

Jul 11, 2007 Air Bags Crash 48,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS HIT IN A HEAD ON COLLISION THAT DID OVER $8,000 IN DAMAGE IN THE TOYOTA, 2005 , RAV 4. WITH THIS DAMAGE YOU WOULD THINK ONE AIRBAG WOULD DEPLOY, AND THAT DID NOT HAPPEN.WE ARE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS WHEN GETTING THE CAR BACK OUT OF THE SHOP.TOYOTA AIRBAG TECHNICIAN SAID THEY DIDN'...

Jul 11, 2007 Air Bags Crash 48,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS HIT IN A HEAD ON COLLISION THAT DID OVER $8,000 IN DAMAGE IN THE TOYOTA, 2005 , RAV 4. WITH THIS DAMAGE YOU WOULD THINK ONE AIRBAG WOULD DEPLOY, AND THAT DID NOT HAPPEN.WE ARE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS WHEN GETTING THE CAR BACK OUT OF THE SHOP.TOYOTA AIRBAG TECHNICIAN SAID THEY DIDN'...

Jun 6, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,000 mi

HAD 2005 TOYOTA RAV 4 FRONT BRAKE ROTORS DISPLAYED STRAIGHT LINES OF TINY PITS ACROSS BRAKING SURFACE , APPEARED TO BE CASTING FLAWS EXTENDED INTO AND BELOW ROTOR SURFACE. HAD PROBLEMS WITH TIRES PREMATURELY WEARING ON INNER SIDES, SCRAPING NOISE. *AK ASKED DEALERSHIP REPAIR SHOP ABOUT THESE ROT...

Jun 6, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,000 mi

HAD 2005 TOYOTA RAV 4 FRONT BRAKE ROTORS DISPLAYED STRAIGHT LINES OF TINY PITS ACROSS BRAKING SURFACE , APPEARED TO BE CASTING FLAWS EXTENDED INTO AND BELOW ROTOR SURFACE. HAD PROBLEMS WITH TIRES PREMATURELY WEARING ON INNER SIDES, SCRAPING NOISE. *AK ASKED DEALERSHIP REPAIR SHOP ABOUT THESE ROT...

Feb 5, 2007 Tires 44,000 mi

WHEN ROADS ARE ICY OR SNOWY, TPMS WARNS THAT TIRE(S) IS LOW DESPITE ALL TIRES HAVING THE PROPER PRESSURE. AFTER CONFIRMING ADEQUATE TIRE PRESSURES, I RESET THE SYSTEM. AFTER ENCOUNTERING SNOWY/ICY ROADS AGAIN, THE TPMS ALERTS AGAIN. THIS FALSE ALARM WOULD LIKELY CONFUSE MOST DRIVERS. *JB

Feb 5, 2007 Tires 44,000 mi

WHEN ROADS ARE ICY OR SNOWY, TPMS WARNS THAT TIRE(S) IS LOW DESPITE ALL TIRES HAVING THE PROPER PRESSURE. AFTER CONFIRMING ADEQUATE TIRE PRESSURES, I RESET THE SYSTEM. AFTER ENCOUNTERING SNOWY/ICY ROADS AGAIN, THE TPMS ALERTS AGAIN. THIS FALSE ALARM WOULD LIKELY CONFUSE MOST DRIVERS. *JB

Dec 26, 2006 Air Bags Crash 27,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. A 13 YEAR OLD WAS DRIVING THE CAR WITHOUT PERMISSION, AND BECAME AFRAID WHEN THE POLICE BEGAN CHASIED HIM. THE 13 YEAR OLD WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN EXCESS OF 100 MPH AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL, AND THE VEHICLE FLIPPED ONTO ITS ROOF, TH...

Dec 26, 2006 Air Bags Crash 27,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS A 2005 TOYOTA RAV4. A 13 YEAR OLD WAS DRIVING THE CAR WITHOUT PERMISSION, AND BECAME AFRAID WHEN THE POLICE BEGAN CHASIED HIM. THE 13 YEAR OLD WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN EXCESS OF 100 MPH AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL, AND THE VEHICLE FLIPPED ONTO ITS ROOF, TH...

Jul 17, 2006 Visibility 12,000 mi

DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *JB

Jul 17, 2006 Visibility 12,000 mi

DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *JB

Nov 6, 2005 Visibility 2,200 mi

SUN VISOR IS NOT PADDED! WHEN IT IS LEFT IN THE DOWN POSITION YOU BANG YOUR HEAD ON IT WHEN YOU ENTER. PREVIOUS TOYOTA RAV 4 HAD A PADDED VISOR. THIS IS A MINOR PROBLEM THAT COULD BE CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES IN AN ACCIDENT. I DROVE MY PREVIOUS RAV 4 FOR ALMOST 100,000 MILES WITHOUT EVER NOTICING ...

Nov 6, 2005 Visibility 2,200 mi

SUN VISOR IS NOT PADDED! WHEN IT IS LEFT IN THE DOWN POSITION YOU BANG YOUR HEAD ON IT WHEN YOU ENTER. PREVIOUS TOYOTA RAV 4 HAD A PADDED VISOR. THIS IS A MINOR PROBLEM THAT COULD BE CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES IN AN ACCIDENT. I DROVE MY PREVIOUS RAV 4 FOR ALMOST 100,000 MILES WITHOUT EVER NOTICING ...

Sep 20, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 7,991 mi

FUEL HOSE BROKEN WITHOUT ANY REASON I HAVE KNOWN OF. I DROVE MY CAR IN CASUAL MANNER (SHORT DISTANCE FROM WORK TO HOME) WITH 7900 MILES ON IT AND DIDN'T RECALL HITTING ANYTHING HARD UNDERNEATH MY CAR. PARKED MY CAR LAST FRIDAY. ON SUNDAY, MY 05 RAV4 COULDN'T START AND SMELLED GASOLINE. LOOKED DOWN T...

Sep 20, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 7,991 mi

FUEL HOSE BROKEN WITHOUT ANY REASON I HAVE KNOWN OF. I DROVE MY CAR IN CASUAL MANNER (SHORT DISTANCE FROM WORK TO HOME) WITH 7900 MILES ON IT AND DIDN'T RECALL HITTING ANYTHING HARD UNDERNEATH MY CAR. PARKED MY CAR LAST FRIDAY. ON SUNDAY, MY 05 RAV4 COULDN'T START AND SMELLED GASOLINE. LOOKED DOWN T...

Jun 21, 2005 Tires

I PURCHASED A 2005 RAV4 2 WHEEL DRIVE, 5 SPEED, IN DECEMBER 2005. THE EXACT DATE, I AM NOT SURE OF IN THAT THE ISSUE IS ONGOING. I FIRST NOTICED THE OE (TOYO TRANPATH A14 215/70R16 99S M-S) TIRES BY TOYO WERE LOOSING TRACTION WHEN GOING AROUND CORNERS, I ATTRIBUTED THAT TO THE NEW AUTO AND WAS M...

Jun 21, 2005 Tires

I PURCHASED A 2005 RAV4 2 WHEEL DRIVE, 5 SPEED, IN DECEMBER 2005. THE EXACT DATE, I AM NOT SURE OF IN THAT THE ISSUE IS ONGOING. I FIRST NOTICED THE OE (TOYO TRANPATH A14 215/70R16 99S M-S) TIRES BY TOYO WERE LOOSING TRACTION WHEN GOING AROUND CORNERS, I ATTRIBUTED THAT TO THE NEW AUTO AND WAS M...

Jun 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT THERE IS A UNDERCOATING ON THE ENGINE TO KEEP THE ENGINE FROM RUSTING. THE SMELL OF THE CHEMICAL IS TOXIC AND COMING INTO THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED THE PASSENGERS AND DRIVER TO GET SICK, AND CAN EVEN POSSIBLY TO PUT THEM TO SLEEP. THE EFFECT OF THIS IS EVEN HOURS AFTER GE...

Jun 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT THERE IS A UNDERCOATING ON THE ENGINE TO KEEP THE ENGINE FROM RUSTING. THE SMELL OF THE CHEMICAL IS TOXIC AND COMING INTO THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED THE PASSENGERS AND DRIVER TO GET SICK, AND CAN EVEN POSSIBLY TO PUT THEM TO SLEEP. THE EFFECT OF THIS IS EVEN HOURS AFTER GE...