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16V596000 Aug 12, 2016 SUSPENSION:REAR

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2005, to September 7, 2010, and 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles man...

16V396000 Jun 2, 2016 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006...

16V096000 Feb 19, 2016 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured ...

15V689000 Oct 22, 2015 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, ...

14V743000 Nov 19, 2014 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 T...

14V168000 Apr 9, 2014 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected v...

13V383000 Aug 28, 2013 SUSPENSION:REAR

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel ...

12V491000 Oct 10, 2012 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles...

12V373000 Aug 2, 2012 SUSPENSION:REAR

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel ...

11V245000 Apr 21, 2011 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 RAV4 VEHICLES. IN THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG (CSA) SYSTEM, THERE ARE TWO SENSORS IN THE AIRBAG SENSO...

11V113000 Feb 24, 2011 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSIT...

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 4, 2025 Engine

My daughter and I are leasing our Toyota Rav4 almost paid off. Our last 2 oil changes done by professional the engine has burned off the oil in between the oil changes. I seen multiple complaints for this same issue for other owners and that there's not been any recalls only investigations. I read 1...

Dec 4, 2025 Engine

My daughter and I are leasing our Toyota Rav4 almost paid off. Our last 2 oil changes done by professional the engine has burned off the oil in between the oil changes. I seen multiple complaints for this same issue for other owners and that there's not been any recalls only investigations. I read 1...

Aug 21, 2025 Engine

My engine recently start to burning oil. Toyota had an extended Warranty for this issue which had to do with piston rings failure. which has expired. Searching the internet this problem is popping up all over the internet. Calling you

Aug 21, 2025 Engine

My engine recently start to burning oil. Toyota had an extended Warranty for this issue which had to do with piston rings failure. which has expired. Searching the internet this problem is popping up all over the internet. Calling you

Jun 19, 2025 Structure

The paint on my car is peeling all over. There has been a recall with other years of this vehicle but my specific year is not included in the recall. The paint peeling is the same color and issue as with the current recall. Please add my year into this recall so I can get some assistance from Toyota...

Jun 19, 2025 Structure

The paint on my car is peeling all over. There has been a recall with other years of this vehicle but my specific year is not included in the recall. The paint peeling is the same color and issue as with the current recall. Please add my year into this recall so I can get some assistance from Toyota...

Apr 15, 2025 Engine Fire

Issue started when I noticed the vehicle was burning oil, hence why I had to keep refilling the oil levels often. This is an issue many other RAV4 owners have reported. However, the problem was made worse when my mother used my vehicle to pick up some family from the nearest airport. On her way home...

Apr 15, 2025 Engine Fire

Issue started when I noticed the vehicle was burning oil, hence why I had to keep refilling the oil levels often. This is an issue many other RAV4 owners have reported. However, the problem was made worse when my mother used my vehicle to pick up some family from the nearest airport. On her way home...

Apr 12, 2025 Air Bags

The issue relates to the spiral cable assembly in my 2008 Toyota RAV4, which falls under Safety Recall 14V-168. According to the recall documentation, this part may fail, which could affect the vehicle’s safety features, including the airbag system. My vehicle is potentially affected by this reca...

Apr 12, 2025 Electrical System

The issue relates to the spiral cable assembly in my 2008 Toyota RAV4, which falls under Safety Recall 14V-168. According to the recall documentation, this part may fail, which could affect the vehicle’s safety features, including the airbag system. My vehicle is potentially affected by this reca...

Apr 12, 2025 Air Bags

The issue relates to the spiral cable assembly in my 2008 Toyota RAV4, which falls under Safety Recall 14V-168. According to the recall documentation, this part may fail, which could affect the vehicle’s safety features, including the airbag system. My vehicle is potentially affected by this reca...

Apr 12, 2025 Electrical System

The issue relates to the spiral cable assembly in my 2008 Toyota RAV4, which falls under Safety Recall 14V-168. According to the recall documentation, this part may fail, which could affect the vehicle’s safety features, including the airbag system. My vehicle is potentially affected by this reca...

Feb 21, 2025 Engine

The Rav4 is burning oil and consumption of oil. The oil is gone out before the next oil change. This has been going on for a while. There are no leaks and the milage on the 2008 Rav 4 Limited is only 88153.

Feb 21, 2025 Engine

The Rav4 is burning oil and consumption of oil. The oil is gone out before the next oil change. This has been going on for a while. There are no leaks and the milage on the 2008 Rav 4 Limited is only 88153.

Feb 17, 2025 Unknown Or Other

I purchased the vehicle on [XXX] after seeing the carfax report the dealer furnished. Now my car is no longer driveable due to the numerous repairs it needs. I looked at a real carfax report recently and found out thar dealer didn't give me the true report. It only showed 2 owners and mileage close ...

Feb 17, 2025 Unknown Or Other

I purchased the vehicle on [XXX] after seeing the carfax report the dealer furnished. Now my car is no longer driveable due to the numerous repairs it needs. I looked at a real carfax report recently and found out thar dealer didn't give me the true report. It only showed 2 owners and mileage close ...

Oct 22, 2024 Engine

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Aug 31, 2023 Engine

I have a toyota rav4 2008 2.4 the motor is no leaking oil, no blue smoke but i put 4 quarts oil on 1.000 miles,the comsuption oil is too much and the steering wheel column have problem and that is danger .i see on Google the problem on this car toyota rav4 2008 2.4 is came with factory problem o...

Aug 31, 2023 Steering

I have a toyota rav4 2008 2.4 the motor is no leaking oil, no blue smoke but i put 4 quarts oil on 1.000 miles,the comsuption oil is too much and the steering wheel column have problem and that is danger .i see on Google the problem on this car toyota rav4 2008 2.4 is came with factory problem o...

Aug 31, 2023 Unknown Or Other

I have a toyota rav4 2008 2.4 the motor is no leaking oil, no blue smoke but i put 4 quarts oil on 1.000 miles,the comsuption oil is too much and the steering wheel column have problem and that is danger .i see on Google the problem on this car toyota rav4 2008 2.4 is came with factory problem o...

Aug 31, 2023 Engine

I have a toyota rav4 2008 2.4 the motor is no leaking oil, no blue smoke but i put 4 quarts oil on 1.000 miles,the comsuption oil is too much and the steering wheel column have problem and that is danger .i see on Google the problem on this car toyota rav4 2008 2.4 is came with factory problem o...

Aug 31, 2023 Steering

I have a toyota rav4 2008 2.4 the motor is no leaking oil, no blue smoke but i put 4 quarts oil on 1.000 miles,the comsuption oil is too much and the steering wheel column have problem and that is danger .i see on Google the problem on this car toyota rav4 2008 2.4 is came with factory problem o...

Aug 31, 2023 Unknown Or Other

I have a toyota rav4 2008 2.4 the motor is no leaking oil, no blue smoke but i put 4 quarts oil on 1.000 miles,the comsuption oil is too much and the steering wheel column have problem and that is danger .i see on Google the problem on this car toyota rav4 2008 2.4 is came with factory problem o...

Aug 26, 2023 Air Bags Crash

2021 I was involved in a collision on the highway and my airbag did not deploy but airbag light remained on dash board even after repairing clockspring and attempting to reset airbag.

Aug 26, 2023 Electrical System Crash

2021 I was involved in a collision on the highway and my airbag did not deploy but airbag light remained on dash board even after repairing clockspring and attempting to reset airbag.

Aug 26, 2023 Air Bags Crash

2021 I was involved in a collision on the highway and my airbag did not deploy but airbag light remained on dash board even after repairing clockspring and attempting to reset airbag.

Aug 26, 2023 Electrical System Crash

2021 I was involved in a collision on the highway and my airbag did not deploy but airbag light remained on dash board even after repairing clockspring and attempting to reset airbag.

May 22, 2023 Engine

Starting in June 2018, I have had seven episodes of unintended acceleration. (I have owned the car, purchased in private sale, since June of 2013.) There were common elements to each incident:1. gradually slowing; 2. foot on brake; 3. engine accelerates sharply, a moment before complete stop in fir...

May 22, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control

Starting in June 2018, I have had seven episodes of unintended acceleration. (I have owned the car, purchased in private sale, since June of 2013.) There were common elements to each incident:1. gradually slowing; 2. foot on brake; 3. engine accelerates sharply, a moment before complete stop in fir...

May 22, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Starting in June 2018, I have had seven episodes of unintended acceleration. (I have owned the car, purchased in private sale, since June of 2013.) There were common elements to each incident:1. gradually slowing; 2. foot on brake; 3. engine accelerates sharply, a moment before complete stop in fir...

May 22, 2023 Engine

Starting in June 2018, I have had seven episodes of unintended acceleration. (I have owned the car, purchased in private sale, since June of 2013.) There were common elements to each incident:1. gradually slowing; 2. foot on brake; 3. engine accelerates sharply, a moment before complete stop in fir...

May 22, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control

Starting in June 2018, I have had seven episodes of unintended acceleration. (I have owned the car, purchased in private sale, since June of 2013.) There were common elements to each incident:1. gradually slowing; 2. foot on brake; 3. engine accelerates sharply, a moment before complete stop in fir...

May 22, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Starting in June 2018, I have had seven episodes of unintended acceleration. (I have owned the car, purchased in private sale, since June of 2013.) There were common elements to each incident:1. gradually slowing; 2. foot on brake; 3. engine accelerates sharply, a moment before complete stop in fir...

Jul 20, 2022 Engine 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that her husband checked the oil level and noticed that the oil level was low...

Jul 20, 2022 Engine 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that her husband checked the oil level and noticed that the oil level was low...

Jun 11, 2022 Structure

Severe rust on frame and undercarriage. Other 2008 Toyota models were recalled due to the same rust issues. Unsure of when rust first started.

Jun 11, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Severe rust on frame and undercarriage. Other 2008 Toyota models were recalled due to the same rust issues. Unsure of when rust first started.

Jun 11, 2022 Structure

Severe rust on frame and undercarriage. Other 2008 Toyota models were recalled due to the same rust issues. Unsure of when rust first started.

Jun 11, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Severe rust on frame and undercarriage. Other 2008 Toyota models were recalled due to the same rust issues. Unsure of when rust first started.

May 6, 2022 Engine Fire

Vehicle suddenly lose power while the cars are being driven, the engine shut off, and catch on fire.

May 6, 2022 Engine Fire

Vehicle suddenly lose power while the cars are being driven, the engine shut off, and catch on fire.

Mar 21, 2022 Steering

I was starting to back out of my driveway and my steering wheel made a loud clunking noise and became free floating. The plastic air vent fell on my right foot. I did not attempt to drive the car after this incident. I had it towed to Toyota Service. I was told that the steering bracket had come loo...

Mar 21, 2022 Steering

I was starting to back out of my driveway and my steering wheel made a loud clunking noise and became free floating. The plastic air vent fell on my right foot. I did not attempt to drive the car after this incident. I had it towed to Toyota Service. I was told that the steering bracket had come loo...

Mar 8, 2022 Electrical System Fire 126,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and became aware that the alternator was smoking. The vehicle was turned off and t...

Mar 8, 2022 Electrical System Fire 126,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and became aware that the alternator was smoking. The vehicle was turned off and t...

Mar 8, 2022 Steering

The driveshaft welds that held the power steering motor to the vehicle frame failed. This caused steering wheel to be loose and unstable and the power steering motor to slam against the floor vent. It caused it to fall to the floor near the pedals where it could have obstructed the brake or accelera...

Mar 8, 2022 Electrical System Fire 126,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and became aware that the alternator was smoking. The vehicle was turned off and t...

Mar 8, 2022 Electrical System Fire 126,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and became aware that the alternator was smoking. The vehicle was turned off and t...

Mar 8, 2022 Steering

The driveshaft welds that held the power steering motor to the vehicle frame failed. This caused steering wheel to be loose and unstable and the power steering motor to slam against the floor vent. It caused it to fall to the floor near the pedals where it could have obstructed the brake or accelera...

Jan 31, 2022 Engine Fire 150,000 mi

The contact's daughter owned a 2008 Toyota RAV 4. The contact stated that his wife was driving with their daughter on the highway at approximately 65 mph. The contact stated that his wife said no warning lights were illuminated. The contact's wife reported that the vehicle began to make a loud buzzi...

Jan 31, 2022 Engine Fire 150,000 mi

The contact's daughter owned a 2008 Toyota RAV 4. The contact stated that his wife was driving with their daughter on the highway at approximately 65 mph. The contact stated that his wife said no warning lights were illuminated. The contact's wife reported that the vehicle began to make a loud buzzi...

Dec 27, 2021 Structure

This vehicle will not pass inspection due to unsafe frame/rotted frame. I've brought it to three different shops to see if it was just one area of the frame, but the whole framework has been declared unsafe. It has been well cared for and is in excellent condition otherwise and since it's well kno...

Dec 27, 2021 Steering

Making knockings/wobbling sound when steering wheel turning left or right while driving. Sound increases everyday with van driven. This problem started about 2 months ago. I reported this problem to Toyota Coustomer Service Last week. This is very serious issue as a safety of a Van. I have s...

Dec 27, 2021 Structure

This vehicle will not pass inspection due to unsafe frame/rotted frame. I've brought it to three different shops to see if it was just one area of the frame, but the whole framework has been declared unsafe. It has been well cared for and is in excellent condition otherwise and since it's well kno...

Dec 27, 2021 Steering

Making knockings/wobbling sound when steering wheel turning left or right while driving. Sound increases everyday with van driven. This problem started about 2 months ago. I reported this problem to Toyota Coustomer Service Last week. This is very serious issue as a safety of a Van. I have s...

Jul 28, 2021 Structure

I purchased this vehicle used in 2013 it had a recall in 2014 for pin welds and Rocker panels and now they are rusted out again.

Jul 28, 2021 Structure

I purchased this vehicle used in 2013 it had a recall in 2014 for pin welds and Rocker panels and now they are rusted out again.

Jul 6, 2021 Suspension 157,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to drive in a straight line and would erroneously drift out of the lane. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rear suspension was faulty and needed to be repaired. ...

Jul 6, 2021 Suspension 157,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to drive in a straight line and would erroneously drift out of the lane. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rear suspension was faulty and needed to be repaired. ...

Mar 5, 2021 Power Train 164,000 mi

REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS MAKING A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE IN THE BEGINNING OF 1ST, AND 2ND GEAR. BROUGHT IT IN TO TOYOTA AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT LEAKING AND I WENT INTO THE SHOP AND ALSO LOOKED AT IT MYSELF AND IT WASN'T LEAKING. DID THE REAR DIF SERVICE LIKE TOYOTA RECOMMENDED BECAUSE THE CAR HAS BEEN SUP...

Mar 5, 2021 Engine 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION OF HER ENGINE, SHE DISCOVERED THAT THE OIL HAD COMPLETELY EMPTIED WITHOUT WARNING. SINCE THE DISCOVERY, THE CONTACT WOULD FREQUENTLY REPLACE THE OIL APPROXIMATELY EVERY MONTH DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE CO...

Mar 5, 2021 Power Train 164,000 mi

REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS MAKING A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE IN THE BEGINNING OF 1ST, AND 2ND GEAR. BROUGHT IT IN TO TOYOTA AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT LEAKING AND I WENT INTO THE SHOP AND ALSO LOOKED AT IT MYSELF AND IT WASN'T LEAKING. DID THE REAR DIF SERVICE LIKE TOYOTA RECOMMENDED BECAUSE THE CAR HAS BEEN SUP...

Mar 5, 2021 Engine 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION OF HER ENGINE, SHE DISCOVERED THAT THE OIL HAD COMPLETELY EMPTIED WITHOUT WARNING. SINCE THE DISCOVERY, THE CONTACT WOULD FREQUENTLY REPLACE THE OIL APPROXIMATELY EVERY MONTH DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE CO...

Jan 7, 2021 Engine Fire 90,550 mi

I PURCHASED THE 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 WITH 90,600 MILES ON DECEMBER 7/2020 FOR $ 7,000 . ON DECEMBER 13 COMING HOME ON SAWGRASS EXPRESS WAY THE VEHICLE GOT ON FIRE !! LUCKILY I HAVE HAD THE POLICE CAR FOLLOWED ME BECAUSE AND WAS DRIVING BEHIND ME AND NOTICE THE CAR HEAVILY SMOKING! I PULLED O...

Jan 7, 2021 Engine Fire 90,550 mi

I PURCHASED THE 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 WITH 90,600 MILES ON DECEMBER 7/2020 FOR $ 7,000 . ON DECEMBER 13 COMING HOME ON SAWGRASS EXPRESS WAY THE VEHICLE GOT ON FIRE !! LUCKILY I HAVE HAD THE POLICE CAR FOLLOWED ME BECAUSE AND WAS DRIVING BEHIND ME AND NOTICE THE CAR HEAVILY SMOKING! I PULLED O...

Dec 27, 2020 Engine

MY ENGINE IS CONSUMING OIL MORE THAN NORMAL AND I ONLY DRIVE LOCALLY AND VIBRATES IN IDLING AND WHEN YOU STOPPED THE CAR ALSO CONTINUOUSLY HAS A SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE LIKE CLICKING HARDER AT IDLING AND RUNNING IS VERY NOTORIOUS. I CONSULTED OTHER MECHANIC SHOPS AND THEY SAID THERE S A...

Dec 27, 2020 Engine

MY ENGINE IS CONSUMING OIL MORE THAN NORMAL AND I ONLY DRIVE LOCALLY AND VIBRATES IN IDLING AND WHEN YOU STOPPED THE CAR ALSO CONTINUOUSLY HAS A SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE LIKE CLICKING HARDER AT IDLING AND RUNNING IS VERY NOTORIOUS. I CONSULTED OTHER MECHANIC SHOPS AND THEY SAID THERE S A...

Oct 29, 2020 Suspension 113,585 mi

I I HAVE BEEN HAVING A LOUD SOUND FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR... I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR 3 YEARS I HAD TO HAVE THE SWAY BARS REPLACED WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS.. I AM HIGHLY AFRAID THAT THIS IS ASSOCIATED WITH RECALL THAT SUPERSEDE 13V-383 WHICH WAS PRIOR TO WHEN BOUGHT THE SUV.. IT'S HARD TO TELL ...

Oct 29, 2020 Suspension 113,585 mi

I I HAVE BEEN HAVING A LOUD SOUND FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR... I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR 3 YEARS I HAD TO HAVE THE SWAY BARS REPLACED WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS.. I AM HIGHLY AFRAID THAT THIS IS ASSOCIATED WITH RECALL THAT SUPERSEDE 13V-383 WHICH WAS PRIOR TO WHEN BOUGHT THE SUV.. IT'S HARD TO TELL ...

Oct 25, 2020 Engine 88,851 mi

I OWN TOYOTA RAV 4 2008. I PURCHASED A USED CERTIFIED VEHICLE IN 2009. I HAVE ENCOUNTERED AN ISSUE WITH MY CAR SUCH THAT ENGINE STARTED STALLING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVE TO MY HOME. ON THE DASH BOARD I SAW THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO HOME SAFELY AND ...

Oct 25, 2020 Engine 88,851 mi

I OWN TOYOTA RAV 4 2008. I PURCHASED A USED CERTIFIED VEHICLE IN 2009. I HAVE ENCOUNTERED AN ISSUE WITH MY CAR SUCH THAT ENGINE STARTED STALLING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVE TO MY HOME. ON THE DASH BOARD I SAW THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO HOME SAFELY AND ...

Sep 30, 2020 Engine 160,000 mi

VEHICLE CONSUMES MORE OIL THAN THE NORMAL.HAVE FOUND OUT THAT 2007-2009 TOYOTA RAV 4,(2AZ-FE ENGINES) HAVE A FAULTY PISTON AND RINGS DESIGN.THESE ENGINES BURN OIL,BECAUSE OF THIS FAULTY DESIGN.

Sep 30, 2020 Engine 160,000 mi

VEHICLE CONSUMES MORE OIL THAN THE NORMAL.HAVE FOUND OUT THAT 2007-2009 TOYOTA RAV 4,(2AZ-FE ENGINES) HAVE A FAULTY PISTON AND RINGS DESIGN.THESE ENGINES BURN OIL,BECAUSE OF THIS FAULTY DESIGN.

Sep 22, 2020 Steering 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO REMAIN CENTERED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO MANUALLY CORRECT THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP THE VEHICLE DRIVING STRAIGHT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT M...

Sep 22, 2020 Steering 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO REMAIN CENTERED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO MANUALLY CORRECT THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP THE VEHICLE DRIVING STRAIGHT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT M...

May 4, 2020 Engine 225,000 mi

VEHICLE ENGINE SEIZED AND SHUT DOWN WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON A MAIN STREET INSIDE CITY LIMITS ON A STRAIGHT BUSY ROAD. PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AGAIN SO HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOUSE. REPLACED BATTERY BUT STILL WOULD NOT START. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO TOYOTA DEALER.

May 4, 2020 Engine 225,000 mi

VEHICLE ENGINE SEIZED AND SHUT DOWN WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON A MAIN STREET INSIDE CITY LIMITS ON A STRAIGHT BUSY ROAD. PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AGAIN SO HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOUSE. REPLACED BATTERY BUT STILL WOULD NOT START. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO TOYOTA DEALER.

Apr 16, 2020 Structure 223,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SHUT DOWN AS I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY MAIN ROAD WITH LOTS OF TRAFFIC. AS IT CONTINUED TO SLOW DOWN I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A DRIVEWAY AND STOP. I TRIED TO START VEHICLE AGAIN WITHOUT SUCCESS BUT IT MADE LOUD GRINDING NOISE. AFTER SHORT TIME I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART VEHICLE MAD...

Apr 16, 2020 Visibility/wiper 223,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SHUT DOWN AS I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY MAIN ROAD WITH LOTS OF TRAFFIC. AS IT CONTINUED TO SLOW DOWN I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A DRIVEWAY AND STOP. I TRIED TO START VEHICLE AGAIN WITHOUT SUCCESS BUT IT MADE LOUD GRINDING NOISE. AFTER SHORT TIME I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART VEHICLE MAD...

Apr 16, 2020 Electrical System 223,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SHUT DOWN AS I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY MAIN ROAD WITH LOTS OF TRAFFIC. AS IT CONTINUED TO SLOW DOWN I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A DRIVEWAY AND STOP. I TRIED TO START VEHICLE AGAIN WITHOUT SUCCESS BUT IT MADE LOUD GRINDING NOISE. AFTER SHORT TIME I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART VEHICLE MAD...

Apr 16, 2020 Structure 223,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SHUT DOWN AS I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY MAIN ROAD WITH LOTS OF TRAFFIC. AS IT CONTINUED TO SLOW DOWN I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A DRIVEWAY AND STOP. I TRIED TO START VEHICLE AGAIN WITHOUT SUCCESS BUT IT MADE LOUD GRINDING NOISE. AFTER SHORT TIME I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART VEHICLE MAD...

Apr 16, 2020 Visibility/wiper 223,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SHUT DOWN AS I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY MAIN ROAD WITH LOTS OF TRAFFIC. AS IT CONTINUED TO SLOW DOWN I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A DRIVEWAY AND STOP. I TRIED TO START VEHICLE AGAIN WITHOUT SUCCESS BUT IT MADE LOUD GRINDING NOISE. AFTER SHORT TIME I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART VEHICLE MAD...

Apr 16, 2020 Electrical System 223,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SHUT DOWN AS I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY MAIN ROAD WITH LOTS OF TRAFFIC. AS IT CONTINUED TO SLOW DOWN I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A DRIVEWAY AND STOP. I TRIED TO START VEHICLE AGAIN WITHOUT SUCCESS BUT IT MADE LOUD GRINDING NOISE. AFTER SHORT TIME I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART VEHICLE MAD...

Apr 8, 2020 Engine 99,000 mi

THE ENGINE CONSUME TOO MUCH OIL, IT HAS AROUND 100,000 MILES ON IT. I CHANGE OIL EVERY 3K TO 4K MILES AND WHEN I'M READY TO DO OIL CHANGE THE OIL IS ALMOST EMPTY, NOW I HAVE TO REFILL AND CHECK THE OIL FREQUENTLY

Apr 8, 2020 Engine 99,000 mi

THE ENGINE CONSUME TOO MUCH OIL, IT HAS AROUND 100,000 MILES ON IT. I CHANGE OIL EVERY 3K TO 4K MILES AND WHEN I'M READY TO DO OIL CHANGE THE OIL IS ALMOST EMPTY, NOW I HAVE TO REFILL AND CHECK THE OIL FREQUENTLY

Mar 9, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

I'M CHECKING TO SEE IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THE EXHILARATION OF GAS PEDAL. EVERY TIME I STAT THE TRUCK IT HAS A LOUD AND HIGH EXHILARATE IN AN STATIONARY POSITION. WHEN I PUT IT INTO DRIVE IT TAKES OFF AT A FAST RATE

Mar 9, 2020 Engine

I'M CHECKING TO SEE IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THE EXHILARATION OF GAS PEDAL. EVERY TIME I STAT THE TRUCK IT HAS A LOUD AND HIGH EXHILARATE IN AN STATIONARY POSITION. WHEN I PUT IT INTO DRIVE IT TAKES OFF AT A FAST RATE

Mar 9, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

I'M CHECKING TO SEE IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THE EXHILARATION OF GAS PEDAL. EVERY TIME I STAT THE TRUCK IT HAS A LOUD AND HIGH EXHILARATE IN AN STATIONARY POSITION. WHEN I PUT IT INTO DRIVE IT TAKES OFF AT A FAST RATE

Mar 9, 2020 Engine

I'M CHECKING TO SEE IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THE EXHILARATION OF GAS PEDAL. EVERY TIME I STAT THE TRUCK IT HAS A LOUD AND HIGH EXHILARATE IN AN STATIONARY POSITION. WHEN I PUT IT INTO DRIVE IT TAKES OFF AT A FAST RATE

Mar 5, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 47,000 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN BRIEF HESITATION AT MODERATE SPEEDS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ALSO, THE IDLE SEEMS TO STAY HIGH RPM FOR LONGER THAN IT DID. THEN JUST TWO DAYS AGO, THE ENGINE BRIEFLY QUIT COMPLETELY WHILE ACCELERATING TO CLIMB A HILL. ALL THESE ISSUES SEEM TO BE RELATED TO THE FIRS...

Mar 5, 2020 Power Train 47,000 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN BRIEF HESITATION AT MODERATE SPEEDS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ALSO, THE IDLE SEEMS TO STAY HIGH RPM FOR LONGER THAN IT DID. THEN JUST TWO DAYS AGO, THE ENGINE BRIEFLY QUIT COMPLETELY WHILE ACCELERATING TO CLIMB A HILL. ALL THESE ISSUES SEEM TO BE RELATED TO THE FIRS...

Mar 5, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 47,000 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN BRIEF HESITATION AT MODERATE SPEEDS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ALSO, THE IDLE SEEMS TO STAY HIGH RPM FOR LONGER THAN IT DID. THEN JUST TWO DAYS AGO, THE ENGINE BRIEFLY QUIT COMPLETELY WHILE ACCELERATING TO CLIMB A HILL. ALL THESE ISSUES SEEM TO BE RELATED TO THE FIRS...

Mar 5, 2020 Power Train 47,000 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN BRIEF HESITATION AT MODERATE SPEEDS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ALSO, THE IDLE SEEMS TO STAY HIGH RPM FOR LONGER THAN IT DID. THEN JUST TWO DAYS AGO, THE ENGINE BRIEFLY QUIT COMPLETELY WHILE ACCELERATING TO CLIMB A HILL. ALL THESE ISSUES SEEM TO BE RELATED TO THE FIRS...

Feb 17, 2020 Engine 170,000 mi

MY CAR IS BURNING OIL VERY QUICKLY. I HAVE TO CHECK IT WEEKLY AND NOW AM PUTTING 1 OR 2 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 2 OR 3 WEEKS. I TRAVEL 60 MILES DAILY AND THOUGHT THAT BECAUSE OF DISTANCE AND BECAUSE MY CAR HAS OVER 100,000 MILES, THAT THIS WAS THE REASON. NOW I AM READING ABOUT ALL THE MANY SAME COMPLA...

Feb 17, 2020 Engine 170,000 mi

MY CAR IS BURNING OIL VERY QUICKLY. I HAVE TO CHECK IT WEEKLY AND NOW AM PUTTING 1 OR 2 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 2 OR 3 WEEKS. I TRAVEL 60 MILES DAILY AND THOUGHT THAT BECAUSE OF DISTANCE AND BECAUSE MY CAR HAS OVER 100,000 MILES, THAT THIS WAS THE REASON. NOW I AM READING ABOUT ALL THE MANY SAME COMPLA...

Jan 1, 2020 Power Train 86,000 mi

RAV4 HAS BEEN MAINTAINED PER TOYOTA'S RECOMMENDATIONS. AT APPROX 86K MILES IT STARTED USING UP EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL. OIL IS NOT LEAKING, NOR BURNING (CAN'T SEE ANYTHING IN THE TAIL PIPES), AND THERE'S NO BURN OIL SMELL ANYWHERE. AFTER RESEARCHING, I FOUND THAT IN 2011, TOYOTA ISSUED TSB-0094-...

Jan 1, 2020 Power Train 86,000 mi

RAV4 HAS BEEN MAINTAINED PER TOYOTA'S RECOMMENDATIONS. AT APPROX 86K MILES IT STARTED USING UP EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL. OIL IS NOT LEAKING, NOR BURNING (CAN'T SEE ANYTHING IN THE TAIL PIPES), AND THERE'S NO BURN OIL SMELL ANYWHERE. AFTER RESEARCHING, I FOUND THAT IN 2011, TOYOTA ISSUED TSB-0094-...

Dec 25, 2019 Engine

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ( 1 QT/400 MILES), CAR IS NOW AT 108K MILES. OIL CONSUMPTION TEST DONE AT 83K (USED ONLY 1/4 QT SO PASSED) AT ROSWELL, ATLANTA. AND I WAS ASKED TO TOP UP OIL DURING OIL CHANGES. NO NOTICE RECEIVED FROM TOYOTA FOR OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES. HOW COME THE CAR CONSUMING JUST 1/4 Q...

Dec 25, 2019 Engine

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ( 1 QT/400 MILES), CAR IS NOW AT 108K MILES. OIL CONSUMPTION TEST DONE AT 83K (USED ONLY 1/4 QT SO PASSED) AT ROSWELL, ATLANTA. AND I WAS ASKED TO TOP UP OIL DURING OIL CHANGES. NO NOTICE RECEIVED FROM TOYOTA FOR OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES. HOW COME THE CAR CONSUMING JUST 1/4 Q...

Dec 16, 2019 Power Train 148,000 mi

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING THAT MAY CAUSE THE CAR TO LOCK UP AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE REPAIR COST IS RIDICULOUS AND TOYOTA WILL NOT STAND BEHIND ITS PRODUCT. THE CAR MAKES TERRIBLE BUMPING NOISES AT LOW SPEEDS AND SOUNDS LIKE IT WILL LOCK UP.

Dec 16, 2019 Power Train 148,000 mi

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING THAT MAY CAUSE THE CAR TO LOCK UP AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE REPAIR COST IS RIDICULOUS AND TOYOTA WILL NOT STAND BEHIND ITS PRODUCT. THE CAR MAKES TERRIBLE BUMPING NOISES AT LOW SPEEDS AND SOUNDS LIKE IT WILL LOCK UP.

Dec 6, 2019 Steering 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING, A ROCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE N...

Dec 6, 2019 Steering 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING, A ROCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE N...

Dec 1, 2019 Engine

HAVING TO PUT OIL IN IT WEEKLY

Dec 1, 2019 Engine

HAVING TO PUT OIL IN IT WEEKLY

Oct 17, 2019 Engine 73,000 mi

CAR CONSUMPTION MORE OIL IT HAVE ONLY 70000 MILEAGE AND SEAT BELT GETTING STUCK SHOULD BE ENGINE AND SEAT BELT SAFETY ISSUE

Oct 17, 2019 Seat Belts 73,000 mi

CAR CONSUMPTION MORE OIL IT HAVE ONLY 70000 MILEAGE AND SEAT BELT GETTING STUCK SHOULD BE ENGINE AND SEAT BELT SAFETY ISSUE

Oct 17, 2019 Engine 73,000 mi

CAR CONSUMPTION MORE OIL IT HAVE ONLY 70000 MILEAGE AND SEAT BELT GETTING STUCK SHOULD BE ENGINE AND SEAT BELT SAFETY ISSUE

Oct 17, 2019 Seat Belts 73,000 mi

CAR CONSUMPTION MORE OIL IT HAVE ONLY 70000 MILEAGE AND SEAT BELT GETTING STUCK SHOULD BE ENGINE AND SEAT BELT SAFETY ISSUE

Oct 13, 2019 Suspension 119,974 mi

RECALL CSJ WAS PERFORMED 08/01/14. REAR TOE-IN SET AT 0.10. ON 08/28/19 DEALER FOUND REAR TOE AT 0.08 LEFT AND 0.25 RIGHT AND REPORTED IT AS "FAILED". THEN INFORMED US THAT ALIGNMENT CAN'T BE CORRECTED DUE TO RECALL CSJ AND WE SHOULD DRIVE THE VEHICLE "AS IS' OR PAY FOR REPLACEMENT REAR TIE RODS. ...

Oct 13, 2019 Suspension 119,974 mi

RECALL CSJ WAS PERFORMED 08/01/14. REAR TOE-IN SET AT 0.10. ON 08/28/19 DEALER FOUND REAR TOE AT 0.08 LEFT AND 0.25 RIGHT AND REPORTED IT AS "FAILED". THEN INFORMED US THAT ALIGNMENT CAN'T BE CORRECTED DUE TO RECALL CSJ AND WE SHOULD DRIVE THE VEHICLE "AS IS' OR PAY FOR REPLACEMENT REAR TIE RODS. ...

Oct 9, 2019 Suspension

WE DROPPED OFF OUR 08 RAV 4 AT THE DEALER DUE TO (FAULTY RECALL REAR TIE ROD REPAIRS DONE IN 2013.) I PUT A NEW SET OF EXPENSIVE TIRES. NOW AT APPROX 34,000 MILES NOW I NOTICES EXTREME WEARING PREMATURELY WITH POSSIBLE SAFETY CONCERNS. OUR REPAIR SHOP SAID THE (REAR SUSPENSION TIE RODS) CAN NOT BE A...

Oct 9, 2019 Suspension

WE DROPPED OFF OUR 08 RAV 4 AT THE DEALER DUE TO (FAULTY RECALL REAR TIE ROD REPAIRS DONE IN 2013.) I PUT A NEW SET OF EXPENSIVE TIRES. NOW AT APPROX 34,000 MILES NOW I NOTICES EXTREME WEARING PREMATURELY WITH POSSIBLE SAFETY CONCERNS. OUR REPAIR SHOP SAID THE (REAR SUSPENSION TIE RODS) CAN NOT BE A...

Oct 4, 2019 Structure 65,000 mi

MY TOYOTA RAV WHITE PERIL PANT IS PEELING OFF. HAS BEEN FOR TWO YEARS. THIS IS SUPPOSE TO BE A LIMITED EDITION RAV OME PAINT. I BELIEVE THERES A DEFECT IN THE PAINT.

Oct 4, 2019 Structure 65,000 mi

MY TOYOTA RAV WHITE PERIL PANT IS PEELING OFF. HAS BEEN FOR TWO YEARS. THIS IS SUPPOSE TO BE A LIMITED EDITION RAV OME PAINT. I BELIEVE THERES A DEFECT IN THE PAINT.

Sep 22, 2019 Engine

2.4 LITER ENGINE IS CONSUMING OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES EVERY 5000 MILES, 2 TO 3 QUARTS OIL IS BEING ADDED TO KEEP OIL LIGHT FROM COMING ON

Sep 22, 2019 Engine

2.4 LITER ENGINE IS CONSUMING OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES EVERY 5000 MILES, 2 TO 3 QUARTS OIL IS BEING ADDED TO KEEP OIL LIGHT FROM COMING ON

Sep 10, 2019 Steering 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND WHILE IDLING, AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE....

Sep 10, 2019 Steering 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND WHILE IDLING, AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE....

Sep 2, 2019 Engine 65,000 mi

MY 2008 RAV4 4-CYLINDERS 85K MILES CONSUMES ABOUT A QUART OF OIL EVERY 150 MILES. NO LEAKS, NO SMOKE, VALVE SOUNDS WHILE IN MOTION. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION!

Sep 2, 2019 Engine 65,000 mi

MY 2008 RAV4 4-CYLINDERS 85K MILES CONSUMES ABOUT A QUART OF OIL EVERY 150 MILES. NO LEAKS, NO SMOKE, VALVE SOUNDS WHILE IN MOTION. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION!

Aug 5, 2019 Engine 150,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 4 CYLINDER, I'VE NOTICED THAT IT'S BEEN LOSING AROUND 2QTS BETWEEN OIL CHANGES AND THERE ARE NO OIL LEAKS. ARE THERE ANY RECALLS I SHOULD BE AWARE OF? SEEMS LIKE THERE IS ALOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE AND I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR SO ITS VERY FRUSTRATING. TOYOTA SHOULD BE...

Aug 5, 2019 Engine 150,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 4 CYLINDER, I'VE NOTICED THAT IT'S BEEN LOSING AROUND 2QTS BETWEEN OIL CHANGES AND THERE ARE NO OIL LEAKS. ARE THERE ANY RECALLS I SHOULD BE AWARE OF? SEEMS LIKE THERE IS ALOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE AND I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR SO ITS VERY FRUSTRATING. TOYOTA SHOULD BE...

Aug 4, 2019 Air Bags 117,000 mi

I HAD JUST GOTTEN IN MY VEHICLE. I WENT TO GO START IT AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON!!! THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. NO REASON AS TO WHY THE AIRBAGS SHOULD OF DEPLOYED SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY STATIONARY. I HAD NO WARNING LIGHTS ON AT ALL.

Aug 4, 2019 Air Bags 117,000 mi

I HAD JUST GOTTEN IN MY VEHICLE. I WENT TO GO START IT AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON!!! THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. NO REASON AS TO WHY THE AIRBAGS SHOULD OF DEPLOYED SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY STATIONARY. I HAD NO WARNING LIGHTS ON AT ALL.

Jul 31, 2019 Electrical System 11,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S ODOMETER STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND THE DIAGNOSTIC BOX HAD TWO BURNT WIRES. THE VEHICLE QUICKLY SHUT OFF WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PENSKE TOYOTA OF DOWNEY (9136 EAST FIRESTONE ...

Jul 31, 2019 Electrical System 11,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S ODOMETER STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND THE DIAGNOSTIC BOX HAD TWO BURNT WIRES. THE VEHICLE QUICKLY SHUT OFF WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PENSKE TOYOTA OF DOWNEY (9136 EAST FIRESTONE ...

Jun 2, 2019 Engine 85,000 mi

BOUGHT THE CAR NEW, AT ABOUT 85K MILES I NOTICED IT BEGAN TO USE MORE OIL. THE ENGINE NOW USES ABOUT 2 TO 3 QUARTS BETWEEN OIL CHANGES (EVERY 3K)

Jun 2, 2019 Engine 85,000 mi

BOUGHT THE CAR NEW, AT ABOUT 85K MILES I NOTICED IT BEGAN TO USE MORE OIL. THE ENGINE NOW USES ABOUT 2 TO 3 QUARTS BETWEEN OIL CHANGES (EVERY 3K)

May 27, 2019 Power Train 150,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 AND AT THE TIME OF THE ISSUE IT HAD APPROXIMATELY 150K MILES. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING A GROWLING/WHIRRING NOISE STARTED TO COME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IT INCREASED IN FREQUENCY AND VOLUME OVER TIME. AFTER REPLACING BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS IT WAS DETERMINED BY A...

May 27, 2019 Power Train 150,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 AND AT THE TIME OF THE ISSUE IT HAD APPROXIMATELY 150K MILES. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING A GROWLING/WHIRRING NOISE STARTED TO COME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IT INCREASED IN FREQUENCY AND VOLUME OVER TIME. AFTER REPLACING BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS IT WAS DETERMINED BY A...

May 17, 2019 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION ARM (TIE RODS) FIXED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN 13V 383000 HAVE BECOME LOOSE. AFTER SEVERAL CALLS TO THE MANUFACTURER AND TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, TOYOTA HAS DENIED TO HELP WITH THE COST OF REPAIRS. OBVIOUSLY THEIR RECALL "FIX" HAS NOT WORKED AND I THINK THEY SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE F...

May 17, 2019 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION ARM (TIE RODS) FIXED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN 13V 383000 HAVE BECOME LOOSE. AFTER SEVERAL CALLS TO THE MANUFACTURER AND TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, TOYOTA HAS DENIED TO HELP WITH THE COST OF REPAIRS. OBVIOUSLY THEIR RECALL "FIX" HAS NOT WORKED AND I THINK THEY SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE F...

May 9, 2019 Power Train

MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 CONSUMES TOO MUCH OIL. IT CONSUMES 4 QUARTS OF OIL UNDER 2000 MILES.

May 9, 2019 Power Train

MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 CONSUMES TOO MUCH OIL. IT CONSUMES 4 QUARTS OF OIL UNDER 2000 MILES.

Mar 21, 2019 Air Bags 1,550,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. ALL RECALLS HAVE BEEN FIXED AND THEN I STARTED HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE OCCUPATION DETECTOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. IT IS NOT REGISTERING THAT THERE IS AN OCCUPANT OVER 1/2 THE TIME. SINCE THIS IS A COSTLY REPAIR (ABOUT 500$) I TAKE IT TO HEART KNOWING MY V...

Mar 21, 2019 Seats 1,550,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. ALL RECALLS HAVE BEEN FIXED AND THEN I STARTED HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE OCCUPATION DETECTOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. IT IS NOT REGISTERING THAT THERE IS AN OCCUPANT OVER 1/2 THE TIME. SINCE THIS IS A COSTLY REPAIR (ABOUT 500$) I TAKE IT TO HEART KNOWING MY V...

Mar 21, 2019 Unknown Or Other 1,550,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. ALL RECALLS HAVE BEEN FIXED AND THEN I STARTED HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE OCCUPATION DETECTOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. IT IS NOT REGISTERING THAT THERE IS AN OCCUPANT OVER 1/2 THE TIME. SINCE THIS IS A COSTLY REPAIR (ABOUT 500$) I TAKE IT TO HEART KNOWING MY V...

Mar 21, 2019 Air Bags 1,550,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. ALL RECALLS HAVE BEEN FIXED AND THEN I STARTED HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE OCCUPATION DETECTOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. IT IS NOT REGISTERING THAT THERE IS AN OCCUPANT OVER 1/2 THE TIME. SINCE THIS IS A COSTLY REPAIR (ABOUT 500$) I TAKE IT TO HEART KNOWING MY V...

Mar 21, 2019 Air Bags 1,550,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. ALL RECALLS HAVE BEEN FIXED AND THEN I STARTED HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE OCCUPATION DETECTOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. IT IS NOT REGISTERING THAT THERE IS AN OCCUPANT OVER 1/2 THE TIME. SINCE THIS IS A COSTLY REPAIR (ABOUT 500$) I TAKE IT TO HEART KNOWING MY V...

Mar 21, 2019 Seats 1,550,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. ALL RECALLS HAVE BEEN FIXED AND THEN I STARTED HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE OCCUPATION DETECTOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. IT IS NOT REGISTERING THAT THERE IS AN OCCUPANT OVER 1/2 THE TIME. SINCE THIS IS A COSTLY REPAIR (ABOUT 500$) I TAKE IT TO HEART KNOWING MY V...

Mar 21, 2019 Unknown Or Other 1,550,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. ALL RECALLS HAVE BEEN FIXED AND THEN I STARTED HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE OCCUPATION DETECTOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. IT IS NOT REGISTERING THAT THERE IS AN OCCUPANT OVER 1/2 THE TIME. SINCE THIS IS A COSTLY REPAIR (ABOUT 500$) I TAKE IT TO HEART KNOWING MY V...

Mar 21, 2019 Air Bags 1,550,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. ALL RECALLS HAVE BEEN FIXED AND THEN I STARTED HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE OCCUPATION DETECTOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. IT IS NOT REGISTERING THAT THERE IS AN OCCUPANT OVER 1/2 THE TIME. SINCE THIS IS A COSTLY REPAIR (ABOUT 500$) I TAKE IT TO HEART KNOWING MY V...

Mar 18, 2019 Electrical System 162,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. NO POWER STEERING, LIGHTS FLICKERING, GAUGES DIED.

Mar 18, 2019 Electrical System 162,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. NO POWER STEERING, LIGHTS FLICKERING, GAUGES DIED.

Feb 26, 2019 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSU...

Feb 26, 2019 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSU...

Feb 4, 2019 Engine 65,000 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA RAV4 2008 WITH A 4 CYLINDER ENGINE. TOYOTA HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS ENGINE HAS AN OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM AND HAD A WARRANTY RECALL. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICE. I ALWAYS HAVE THE OIL CHANGED FROM THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR. THEY NEVER MENTIONED THIS RECALL UNTIL IT HAD EXPI...

Feb 4, 2019 Engine 65,000 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA RAV4 2008 WITH A 4 CYLINDER ENGINE. TOYOTA HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS ENGINE HAS AN OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM AND HAD A WARRANTY RECALL. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICE. I ALWAYS HAVE THE OIL CHANGED FROM THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR. THEY NEVER MENTIONED THIS RECALL UNTIL IT HAD EXPI...

Jan 29, 2019 Engine And Engine Cooling 117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE MUFFLER WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO JACK TAYLOR'S ALEXANDRIA TOYOTA (3750 RICHMOND HWY, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22305), BUT WAS...

Jan 29, 2019 Engine And Engine Cooling 117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE MUFFLER WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO JACK TAYLOR'S ALEXANDRIA TOYOTA (3750 RICHMOND HWY, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22305), BUT WAS...

Jan 25, 2019 Engine 65,000 mi

I NOTICED THAT I WAS LOSING OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. THE DEALER THAT HAS ALWAYS CHANGED MY OIL FOUND NO LEAKS. THEY TOLD ME THAT MY ENGINE HAD A RECALL COVERING LOSS OF OIL BUT THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED SIX WEEKS PRIOR. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS WARRANTY. IF TOYOTA MANUFACTURED A DEFECTIVE...

Jan 25, 2019 Engine 65,000 mi

I NOTICED THAT I WAS LOSING OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. THE DEALER THAT HAS ALWAYS CHANGED MY OIL FOUND NO LEAKS. THEY TOLD ME THAT MY ENGINE HAD A RECALL COVERING LOSS OF OIL BUT THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED SIX WEEKS PRIOR. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS WARRANTY. IF TOYOTA MANUFACTURED A DEFECTIVE...

Jan 14, 2019 Engine 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL LEVEL WAS LOW RIGHT AFTER AN OIL CHANGE WAS PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO C.F. SCHWARTZ TOYOTA (1536 N DUPONT HWY, DOVER, DE 19901, (302) 734-5748) AND THE OIL WAS CHANGED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO WATCH AND CHE...

Jan 14, 2019 Engine 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL LEVEL WAS LOW RIGHT AFTER AN OIL CHANGE WAS PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO C.F. SCHWARTZ TOYOTA (1536 N DUPONT HWY, DOVER, DE 19901, (302) 734-5748) AND THE OIL WAS CHANGED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO WATCH AND CHE...

Jan 2, 2019 Unknown Or Other 92,000 mi

RAV 4 4 WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT COMES ON HAD TO SPEND OVER $1000.00 TO GET IT TO STAY OFF CHARCOAL CANISTER HAD TO REPLACED, CAR ONLY HAS 92000 MILES, REPAIR TECH STATED THAT WHILE THIS LIGHT WAS ON, I COULD NOT USE 4 WHEEL DRIVE IF NEEDED

Jan 2, 2019 Unknown Or Other 92,000 mi

RAV 4 4 WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT COMES ON HAD TO SPEND OVER $1000.00 TO GET IT TO STAY OFF CHARCOAL CANISTER HAD TO REPLACED, CAR ONLY HAS 92000 MILES, REPAIR TECH STATED THAT WHILE THIS LIGHT WAS ON, I COULD NOT USE 4 WHEEL DRIVE IF NEEDED

Dec 22, 2018 Engine

AN EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, 1 QUART EVERY 1500 MILES. NO OIL LEAKS IDENTIFIED. IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE RELATED TO 2AZ-FE ENGINES DUE TO DESIGN ISSUES RELATED TO PISTONS AND RINGS. IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE WHICH CAN CAUSE A STALL OF ENGINE DUE TO LOW AMOUNT OF OIL. TOYOTA DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE ENGINE ...

Dec 22, 2018 Engine

AN EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, 1 QUART EVERY 1500 MILES. NO OIL LEAKS IDENTIFIED. IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE RELATED TO 2AZ-FE ENGINES DUE TO DESIGN ISSUES RELATED TO PISTONS AND RINGS. IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE WHICH CAN CAUSE A STALL OF ENGINE DUE TO LOW AMOUNT OF OIL. TOYOTA DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE ENGINE ...

Dec 7, 2018 Steering

WHEN TURNING LEFT THERE IS A CLICK OR CLUCK SOUND. ONLY TURNING LEFT NOT RIGHT HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASED NEW IN 2008. NOW SEATING AT 92K MILES. NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT

Dec 7, 2018 Seats 183,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FRAME WASN'T PROPERLY CLOSED OUT WHICH RESULTED IN THE DEGRADATION OF PADDING AND EVENTUAL CUTTING THROUGH OF THE SEAT COVER FABRIC OVER THE COURSE OF TIME. THE FRAME HAS A SHARP EDGE THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ROUNDED OR COVERED IN A MANNER SO AS NOT TO CUT INTO THE PADDING. AT ...

Dec 7, 2018 Steering

WHEN TURNING LEFT THERE IS A CLICK OR CLUCK SOUND. ONLY TURNING LEFT NOT RIGHT HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASED NEW IN 2008. NOW SEATING AT 92K MILES. NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT

Dec 7, 2018 Seats 183,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FRAME WASN'T PROPERLY CLOSED OUT WHICH RESULTED IN THE DEGRADATION OF PADDING AND EVENTUAL CUTTING THROUGH OF THE SEAT COVER FABRIC OVER THE COURSE OF TIME. THE FRAME HAS A SHARP EDGE THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ROUNDED OR COVERED IN A MANNER SO AS NOT TO CUT INTO THE PADDING. AT ...

Nov 28, 2018 Engine 122,000 mi

STARTED TO USE A QUART OF OIL EVERY FEW HUNDRED MILES. TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT IT NEEDS THE NEW PISTONS AND RINGS. UNFORTUNATELY, THEY WILL NOT DO IT UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE MY VEHICLE IS 4 MONTHS PAST THE WARRANTY EXTENSION TOYOTA ISSUED. THAT POLICY WAS FOR 10YRS O...

Nov 28, 2018 Engine 122,000 mi

STARTED TO USE A QUART OF OIL EVERY FEW HUNDRED MILES. TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT IT NEEDS THE NEW PISTONS AND RINGS. UNFORTUNATELY, THEY WILL NOT DO IT UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE MY VEHICLE IS 4 MONTHS PAST THE WARRANTY EXTENSION TOYOTA ISSUED. THAT POLICY WAS FOR 10YRS O...

Nov 5, 2018 Engine 53,000 mi

VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY DUMPED ALL OF OIL IN DRIVEWAY DUE TO DEFECTIVE AD RECALLED VALVE OIL HOSE. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE VEHICLE TO NEARBY MECHANIC. I HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO KINGS TOYOTA, CINCINNATI OHIO. HOWEVER, RECALLED OIL HOSE DAMAGED THE INTAKE CAM GEARS. KINGS TOYOTA STATED THEY WILL COVER THE RE...

Nov 5, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 53,000 mi

VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY DUMPED ALL OF OIL IN DRIVEWAY DUE TO DEFECTIVE AD RECALLED VALVE OIL HOSE. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE VEHICLE TO NEARBY MECHANIC. I HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO KINGS TOYOTA, CINCINNATI OHIO. HOWEVER, RECALLED OIL HOSE DAMAGED THE INTAKE CAM GEARS. KINGS TOYOTA STATED THEY WILL COVER THE RE...

Nov 5, 2018 Engine 53,000 mi

VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY DUMPED ALL OF OIL IN DRIVEWAY DUE TO DEFECTIVE AD RECALLED VALVE OIL HOSE. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE VEHICLE TO NEARBY MECHANIC. I HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO KINGS TOYOTA, CINCINNATI OHIO. HOWEVER, RECALLED OIL HOSE DAMAGED THE INTAKE CAM GEARS. KINGS TOYOTA STATED THEY WILL COVER THE RE...

Nov 5, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 53,000 mi

VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY DUMPED ALL OF OIL IN DRIVEWAY DUE TO DEFECTIVE AD RECALLED VALVE OIL HOSE. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE VEHICLE TO NEARBY MECHANIC. I HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO KINGS TOYOTA, CINCINNATI OHIO. HOWEVER, RECALLED OIL HOSE DAMAGED THE INTAKE CAM GEARS. KINGS TOYOTA STATED THEY WILL COVER THE RE...

Oct 22, 2018 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (MVP TOYOTA, CALLE GAUTIER BENITEZ ESQ, EL VERDE, CAGUAS, PR 0...

Oct 22, 2018 Engine

2008 TOYOTA RAV4 - EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ON 2AZ-FE ENGINE LSC ZE7 MY DAUGHTERS TOYOTA RAV4 WAS CONSUMING AN UNUSUAL AMOUNT OF OIL. WE ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THE CAR WAS BURNING OIL. AFTER DOING MORE RESEARCH, WE DISCOVERED IT WAS A KNOWN ISSUE. TOYOTA HAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 10 YEARS AND/OR...

Oct 22, 2018 Unknown Or Other

2008 TOYOTA RAV4 - EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ON 2AZ-FE ENGINE LSC ZE7 MY DAUGHTERS TOYOTA RAV4 WAS CONSUMING AN UNUSUAL AMOUNT OF OIL. WE ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THE CAR WAS BURNING OIL. AFTER DOING MORE RESEARCH, WE DISCOVERED IT WAS A KNOWN ISSUE. TOYOTA HAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 10 YEARS AND/OR...

Oct 22, 2018 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (MVP TOYOTA, CALLE GAUTIER BENITEZ ESQ, EL VERDE, CAGUAS, PR 0...

Oct 22, 2018 Engine

2008 TOYOTA RAV4 - EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ON 2AZ-FE ENGINE LSC ZE7 MY DAUGHTERS TOYOTA RAV4 WAS CONSUMING AN UNUSUAL AMOUNT OF OIL. WE ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THE CAR WAS BURNING OIL. AFTER DOING MORE RESEARCH, WE DISCOVERED IT WAS A KNOWN ISSUE. TOYOTA HAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 10 YEARS AND/OR...

Oct 22, 2018 Unknown Or Other

2008 TOYOTA RAV4 - EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ON 2AZ-FE ENGINE LSC ZE7 MY DAUGHTERS TOYOTA RAV4 WAS CONSUMING AN UNUSUAL AMOUNT OF OIL. WE ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THE CAR WAS BURNING OIL. AFTER DOING MORE RESEARCH, WE DISCOVERED IT WAS A KNOWN ISSUE. TOYOTA HAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 10 YEARS AND/OR...

Oct 5, 2018 Structure

2008 TOYOTA RAV4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERELY RUSTED FRAME THAT WAS BEYOND REPAIR. *AS THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THERE WAS A BROKEN FRONT SPRING THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Oct 5, 2018 Suspension

2008 TOYOTA RAV4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERELY RUSTED FRAME THAT WAS BEYOND REPAIR. *AS THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THERE WAS A BROKEN FRONT SPRING THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Oct 5, 2018 Structure

2008 TOYOTA RAV4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERELY RUSTED FRAME THAT WAS BEYOND REPAIR. *AS THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THERE WAS A BROKEN FRONT SPRING THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Oct 5, 2018 Suspension

2008 TOYOTA RAV4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERELY RUSTED FRAME THAT WAS BEYOND REPAIR. *AS THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THERE WAS A BROKEN FRONT SPRING THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Oct 1, 2018 Engine 155,000 mi

MY RAV4 IS NOW BURNING OIL. I AM PUTTING OIL INTO IT BEFORE I GET TO THE DATE OF MY NEXT SERVICE. I'VE HEARD ABOUT AN ENHANCED WARRANTY THAT WENT OUT TO DEALERS THAT TOLD ABOUT THIS BEING A PROBLEM WITH PISTONS AND RINGS BUT THE DEALERS CHOSE NOT TO TELL CUSTOMERS ABOUT IT. HOW DO WE FIX THE PROBLEM...

Oct 1, 2018 Engine 155,000 mi

MY RAV4 IS NOW BURNING OIL. I AM PUTTING OIL INTO IT BEFORE I GET TO THE DATE OF MY NEXT SERVICE. I'VE HEARD ABOUT AN ENHANCED WARRANTY THAT WENT OUT TO DEALERS THAT TOLD ABOUT THIS BEING A PROBLEM WITH PISTONS AND RINGS BUT THE DEALERS CHOSE NOT TO TELL CUSTOMERS ABOUT IT. HOW DO WE FIX THE PROBLEM...

Sep 20, 2018 Engine 110,000 mi

HAVE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. ENGINE LIGHT KEPT GOING ON. TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALER THAT I BOUGHT THE CAR AND SERVICED AT. THEY RECOMMENDED AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST. PERFORMED THE TEST AND IT FAILED. DEALER AND TOYOTA CORPORATE SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY WOULD DO. CLAIMED THEY SENT A RECALL ...

Sep 20, 2018 Engine 110,000 mi

HAVE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. ENGINE LIGHT KEPT GOING ON. TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALER THAT I BOUGHT THE CAR AND SERVICED AT. THEY RECOMMENDED AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST. PERFORMED THE TEST AND IT FAILED. DEALER AND TOYOTA CORPORATE SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY WOULD DO. CLAIMED THEY SENT A RECALL ...

Sep 6, 2018 Steering 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING COLUMN DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WELDING FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFAC...

Sep 6, 2018 Steering 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING COLUMN DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WELDING FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFAC...

Aug 4, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 94,000 mi

I'M EXPERIENCING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WITHOUT ENGAGING THE PEDAL FROM A STATIONARY POSITION.

Aug 4, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 94,000 mi

I'M EXPERIENCING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WITHOUT ENGAGING THE PEDAL FROM A STATIONARY POSITION.

Jul 29, 2018 Engine 124,481 mi

ENGINE IS USING EXCESSIVE OIL AT THE RATE OF .9 QUARTS PER 1200 MILES. DEALER SAID THIS IS NORMAL AND TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER ANY WORK UNDER WARRANTY.

Jul 29, 2018 Engine 124,481 mi

ENGINE IS USING EXCESSIVE OIL AT THE RATE OF .9 QUARTS PER 1200 MILES. DEALER SAID THIS IS NORMAL AND TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER ANY WORK UNDER WARRANTY.

Jul 15, 2018 Engine

BURNING MOTOR OIL

Jul 15, 2018 Engine

BURNING MOTOR OIL

Jun 24, 2018 Suspension

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN I HEARD A LOUD POP THEN A THUMP LIKE SOMETHING FALLING ON THE BACK FLOOR AND HITTING THE SIDE OF THE CAR. THOUGHT, AT FIRST IT WAS THE ITEMS IN MY BACK CARGO SPACE RISING UP AND FALLING AS IF I HIT A SPEED BUMP TOO FAST. I WAS ONLY TURNING ONTO ANOTHER ROAD WHEN I HEARD THE...

Jun 24, 2018 Suspension

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN I HEARD A LOUD POP THEN A THUMP LIKE SOMETHING FALLING ON THE BACK FLOOR AND HITTING THE SIDE OF THE CAR. THOUGHT, AT FIRST IT WAS THE ITEMS IN MY BACK CARGO SPACE RISING UP AND FALLING AS IF I HIT A SPEED BUMP TOO FAST. I WAS ONLY TURNING ONTO ANOTHER ROAD WHEN I HEARD THE...

Jun 21, 2018 Engine 118,121 mi

IT WAS RECOMMENDED BY MY TECHNICIAN THAT I HAVE AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST BECAUSE I GO THROUGH A LOT OF OIL. I TOOK IT TO NALLEY TOYOTA OF ROSWELL GA ON 11/7/17 AND MY CAR "PASSED" THE TEST, HOWEVER MY CAR STILL CONSUMES OIL AT RATES NOT HEALTHY FOR THE CAR. I WENT TO ANOTHER DEALER; MARIETTA TOYOTA...

Jun 21, 2018 Engine 118,121 mi

IT WAS RECOMMENDED BY MY TECHNICIAN THAT I HAVE AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST BECAUSE I GO THROUGH A LOT OF OIL. I TOOK IT TO NALLEY TOYOTA OF ROSWELL GA ON 11/7/17 AND MY CAR "PASSED" THE TEST, HOWEVER MY CAR STILL CONSUMES OIL AT RATES NOT HEALTHY FOR THE CAR. I WENT TO ANOTHER DEALER; MARIETTA TOYOTA...

Jun 18, 2018 Unknown Or Other

OVER OIL CONSUMPTION

Jun 18, 2018 Unknown Or Other

OVER OIL CONSUMPTION

May 25, 2018 Steering 118,527 mi

I AM HAVING A STEERLING NOISE ISSUE WHEN BACKING UP OR MOVING FORWARD THERE'S A LOUD CLUNK FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA THAT I CAN FEEL IN THE WHEEL. I FEEL IT IN THE WHEEL WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY OR UNEVEN SURFACES AS WELL AS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND IDLING WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL...

May 25, 2018 Steering 118,527 mi

I AM HAVING A STEERLING NOISE ISSUE WHEN BACKING UP OR MOVING FORWARD THERE'S A LOUD CLUNK FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA THAT I CAN FEEL IN THE WHEEL. I FEEL IT IN THE WHEEL WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY OR UNEVEN SURFACES AS WELL AS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND IDLING WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL...

May 14, 2018 Suspension

HAD THE FIX FOR THE 3RD RECALL OF THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS IN JUNE 2014. BOTH SUSPENSION ARMS NOW ENCASED IN EPOXY AND WARNING LABELS APPLIED. RESULT OF POORLY ENGINEERED FIX IS THE INABILITY TO MAINTAIN REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITHOUT FULL REPLACEMENT OF BOTH SUSPENSION ARMS ON EVERY ALIGNMENT....

May 14, 2018 Suspension

HAD THE FIX FOR THE 3RD RECALL OF THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS IN JUNE 2014. BOTH SUSPENSION ARMS NOW ENCASED IN EPOXY AND WARNING LABELS APPLIED. RESULT OF POORLY ENGINEERED FIX IS THE INABILITY TO MAINTAIN REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITHOUT FULL REPLACEMENT OF BOTH SUSPENSION ARMS ON EVERY ALIGNMENT....

Apr 25, 2018 Steering 107,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE AND THERE WAS ABNORMAL MOVEMENT IN THE STEERING COLUMN. A DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE F...

Apr 25, 2018 Steering 107,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE AND THERE WAS ABNORMAL MOVEMENT IN THE STEERING COLUMN. A DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE F...

Apr 11, 2018 Engine 100,000 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION

Apr 11, 2018 Engine 100,000 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION

Mar 29, 2018 Steering 42,851 mi

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WORN OUT : MAKING CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING EITHER WAY ALSO WHEN REVERSING CAR TOYOTA TECHNICIAN FOUND THIS DEFECT/ISSUE

Mar 29, 2018 Steering 42,851 mi

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WORN OUT : MAKING CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING EITHER WAY ALSO WHEN REVERSING CAR TOYOTA TECHNICIAN FOUND THIS DEFECT/ISSUE

Mar 28, 2018 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT HEARD A REALLY LOUD GRINDING NOISE EMERGING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DOWNEAST TOYOTA IN BREWER, MAINE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING ON JULY 6, 2017, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO BRING T...

Mar 28, 2018 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT HEARD A REALLY LOUD GRINDING NOISE EMERGING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DOWNEAST TOYOTA IN BREWER, MAINE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING ON JULY 6, 2017, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO BRING T...

Mar 28, 2018 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT HEARD A REALLY LOUD GRINDING NOISE EMERGING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DOWNEAST TOYOTA IN BREWER, MAINE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING ON JULY 6, 2017, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO BRING T...

Mar 28, 2018 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT HEARD A REALLY LOUD GRINDING NOISE EMERGING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DOWNEAST TOYOTA IN BREWER, MAINE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING ON JULY 6, 2017, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO BRING T...

Mar 5, 2018 Engine 100,000 mi

2008 TOYOTA RAV4 EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. AFTER REACHING 100,000 MILE ON MY VEHICLE, IT BEGAN TO USE 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY 1,200-1,500 MILES. TOYOTA KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM (TSB TO DEALERS) BUT REFUSE TO OFFER ANY RESTITUTION TO CUSTOMERS IF THE VEHICLE HAS PASSED THE 60,000 MILE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY...

Mar 5, 2018 Engine 100,000 mi

2008 TOYOTA RAV4 EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. AFTER REACHING 100,000 MILE ON MY VEHICLE, IT BEGAN TO USE 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY 1,200-1,500 MILES. TOYOTA KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM (TSB TO DEALERS) BUT REFUSE TO OFFER ANY RESTITUTION TO CUSTOMERS IF THE VEHICLE HAS PASSED THE 60,000 MILE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY...

Feb 22, 2018 Steering 96,000 mi

VERY BAD CLUNKING / POPPING SOUND WHEN I BACK UP AND TURN MY WHEELS. SEEMS TO HAPPEN MOSTLY WHEN I FIRST DRIVE THE SUV IN THE MORNING. ONLY HAS 96,000 MILES ON IT.

Feb 22, 2018 Steering 96,000 mi

VERY BAD CLUNKING / POPPING SOUND WHEN I BACK UP AND TURN MY WHEELS. SEEMS TO HAPPEN MOSTLY WHEN I FIRST DRIVE THE SUV IN THE MORNING. ONLY HAS 96,000 MILES ON IT.

Feb 18, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

IT HAS EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND HAS FOR AT LEAST A YEAR THAT I HAVE BEEN AWARE OF. I HAVE TO ADD AT LEAST A QUART OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES OR LESS. I FEEL I HAVE TO CARRY OIL EVERYWHERE AND THAT I NEED TO CHECK THE DIP STICK FREQUENTLY. THE DEALER HAS CHARGED A FAIR AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR THINGS...

Feb 18, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

IT HAS EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND HAS FOR AT LEAST A YEAR THAT I HAVE BEEN AWARE OF. I HAVE TO ADD AT LEAST A QUART OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES OR LESS. I FEEL I HAVE TO CARRY OIL EVERYWHERE AND THAT I NEED TO CHECK THE DIP STICK FREQUENTLY. THE DEALER HAS CHARGED A FAIR AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR THINGS...

Feb 6, 2018 Structure 82,000 mi

TOYOTA RAV4 2008 LIMITED SUNROOF EXPLODED GOING 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE (NO OTHER FACTORS, SUCH AS WE WERE NOT UNDER/HAD NOT JUST GONE UNDER AN INTERSTATE OVERPASS). I WAS DRIVING - SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT. HUSBAND IN PASSENGER SEAT AND SOUNDED LIKE A LOUD POP. GLASS SHATTERED ALL OVER US. WE PULLED...

Feb 6, 2018 Unknown Or Other 82,000 mi

TOYOTA RAV4 2008 LIMITED SUNROOF EXPLODED GOING 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE (NO OTHER FACTORS, SUCH AS WE WERE NOT UNDER/HAD NOT JUST GONE UNDER AN INTERSTATE OVERPASS). I WAS DRIVING - SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT. HUSBAND IN PASSENGER SEAT AND SOUNDED LIKE A LOUD POP. GLASS SHATTERED ALL OVER US. WE PULLED...

Feb 6, 2018 Structure 82,000 mi

TOYOTA RAV4 2008 LIMITED SUNROOF EXPLODED GOING 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE (NO OTHER FACTORS, SUCH AS WE WERE NOT UNDER/HAD NOT JUST GONE UNDER AN INTERSTATE OVERPASS). I WAS DRIVING - SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT. HUSBAND IN PASSENGER SEAT AND SOUNDED LIKE A LOUD POP. GLASS SHATTERED ALL OVER US. WE PULLED...

Feb 6, 2018 Unknown Or Other 82,000 mi

TOYOTA RAV4 2008 LIMITED SUNROOF EXPLODED GOING 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE (NO OTHER FACTORS, SUCH AS WE WERE NOT UNDER/HAD NOT JUST GONE UNDER AN INTERSTATE OVERPASS). I WAS DRIVING - SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT. HUSBAND IN PASSENGER SEAT AND SOUNDED LIKE A LOUD POP. GLASS SHATTERED ALL OVER US. WE PULLED...

Feb 1, 2018 Engine

ECSESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION OVER LAST YEAR INCREASING OVER TIME NOW USING 5-6 QUARTS BETWEEN OIL CHANGE... TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGES OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT REPAIR'

Feb 1, 2018 Engine

ECSESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION OVER LAST YEAR INCREASING OVER TIME NOW USING 5-6 QUARTS BETWEEN OIL CHANGE... TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGES OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT REPAIR'

Jan 24, 2018 Power Train

I FOUND OUT TOO LATE ABOUT THE DEFECTIVE PARTS IN THE 2AZ-FE ENGINE. MY PROBLEM STARTED AFTER THE WARRANTY AND THEY WILL NOT REPAIR IT. MY CAR BURNS A LOT OF OIL AND I HAVE TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE OR ADD OIL FREQUENTLY (EVERY FEW WEEKS OF ADDING OIL). I NEVER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THIS PROBLEM AND ...

Jan 24, 2018 Power Train

I FOUND OUT TOO LATE ABOUT THE DEFECTIVE PARTS IN THE 2AZ-FE ENGINE. MY PROBLEM STARTED AFTER THE WARRANTY AND THEY WILL NOT REPAIR IT. MY CAR BURNS A LOT OF OIL AND I HAVE TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE OR ADD OIL FREQUENTLY (EVERY FEW WEEKS OF ADDING OIL). I NEVER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THIS PROBLEM AND ...

Jan 8, 2018 Engine 213,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COULD NOT PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND IT RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WA...

Jan 8, 2018 Electrical System 213,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COULD NOT PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND IT RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WA...

Jan 8, 2018 Engine 213,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COULD NOT PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND IT RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WA...

Jan 8, 2018 Electrical System 213,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COULD NOT PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND IT RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WA...

Jan 3, 2018 Steering 75,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 RAV 4 AND I MADE A TURN & ALL OF A SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL LITERALLY BECAME FREE FLOATING. I CAN MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL 8 TO 12 INCHES UP AND DOWN WITH NO RESISTANCE. I CAN ALSO MOVE IT 6 TO 8 INCHES LEFT TO RIGHT WITH NO RESISTANCE. IT'S NOT GUIDED IN ANY WAY, YOU CAN MOVE ...

Jan 3, 2018 Steering 75,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 RAV 4 AND I MADE A TURN & ALL OF A SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL LITERALLY BECAME FREE FLOATING. I CAN MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL 8 TO 12 INCHES UP AND DOWN WITH NO RESISTANCE. I CAN ALSO MOVE IT 6 TO 8 INCHES LEFT TO RIGHT WITH NO RESISTANCE. IT'S NOT GUIDED IN ANY WAY, YOU CAN MOVE ...

Dec 10, 2017 Suspension 52,000 mi

AN "URGENT SAFETY RECALL" WAS ISSUED FOR MY CAR IN AUGUST 2016 FOR THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. MY DEALER IS STILL UNABLE TO GET THE PARTS. I CONTACTED TOYOTA DIRECTLY AND WAS TOLD THERE IS A REMEDY BUT A SHORTAGE OF PARTS, AND TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO BE...

Dec 10, 2017 Suspension 52,000 mi

AN "URGENT SAFETY RECALL" WAS ISSUED FOR MY CAR IN AUGUST 2016 FOR THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. MY DEALER IS STILL UNABLE TO GET THE PARTS. I CONTACTED TOYOTA DIRECTLY AND WAS TOLD THERE IS A REMEDY BUT A SHORTAGE OF PARTS, AND TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO BE...

Dec 8, 2017 Engine 146,000 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA RAV 4 (2008), WHICH I LOVE. IT HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL CAR. NO REAL PROBLEMS TO SPEAK OF. BUT AT AROUND 146,000 MILES I WAS SURPRISED TO SEE MY OIL LIGHT COME ON 1/4 OF THE WAY THROUGH MY REGULAR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. I ADDED OIL AND MADE A MENTAL NOTE TO BRING IT UP TO MY MECHANIC. ANO...

Dec 8, 2017 Engine 146,000 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA RAV 4 (2008), WHICH I LOVE. IT HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL CAR. NO REAL PROBLEMS TO SPEAK OF. BUT AT AROUND 146,000 MILES I WAS SURPRISED TO SEE MY OIL LIGHT COME ON 1/4 OF THE WAY THROUGH MY REGULAR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. I ADDED OIL AND MADE A MENTAL NOTE TO BRING IT UP TO MY MECHANIC. ANO...

Nov 27, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (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 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (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 25, 2017 Unknown Or Other 139,000 mi

ABNORMAL ACCELERATION AT TIMES WHEN I'M IN THE FREEWAY OR SIDE STREET. AS IF PEDAL STICKS.

Nov 25, 2017 Unknown Or Other 139,000 mi

ABNORMAL ACCELERATION AT TIMES WHEN I'M IN THE FREEWAY OR SIDE STREET. AS IF PEDAL STICKS.

Nov 24, 2017 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 16V596000 (SUSPENSION). THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (RIVERTOWN TOYOTA, 1661-A WHITTLESEY RD, COLU...

Nov 24, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 16V596000 (SUSPENSION). THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (RIVERTOWN TOYOTA, 1661-A WHITTLESEY RD, COLU...

Nov 24, 2017 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 16V596000 (SUSPENSION). THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (RIVERTOWN TOYOTA, 1661-A WHITTLESEY RD, COLU...

Nov 24, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 16V596000 (SUSPENSION). THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (RIVERTOWN TOYOTA, 1661-A WHITTLESEY RD, COLU...

Nov 22, 2017 Air Bags 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG SENSOR INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOT...

Nov 22, 2017 Air Bags 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG SENSOR INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOT...

Nov 21, 2017 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. T...

Nov 21, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. T...

Nov 21, 2017 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. T...

Nov 21, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. T...

Nov 17, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - RECALL ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026 - TO DATE THE RECALL IS INCOMPLETE. WHEN DO YOU EXPECT THE RECALL TO BE COMPLETED????

Nov 17, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - RECALL ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026 - TO DATE THE RECALL IS INCOMPLETE. WHEN DO YOU EXPECT THE RECALL TO BE COMPLETED????

Nov 11, 2017 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND ARE FINE BUT THERE IS A GRINDING AND SCRAPING FROM BACK END OF CAR. I KEEP UP WITH BRAKE MAINTENANCE. IT HAPPENS WHEN SLOWING OR STOPPING ON ALL ROADS,WHEN ITS WARMED UP OR NOT.

Nov 11, 2017 Engine 130,000 mi

MY CAR HAS BEEN NEEDING OIL CHANGES MORE FREQUENTLY. I AM IN GETTING OIL CHANGE TODAY AND MY CAR WASN'T DUE FOR 1000 MORE MILE AND 1/18 (WHICHEVER CAME FIRST). I HAVE NO LEAKS,HAVEN'T DAMAGED A ANYTHING AND ITS ALWAYS DONE PROFESSIONALLY.. ITS BEEN CHANGED AT TOYOTA,GOOD YEAR,OIL CHANGE SHOPS.NO SMO...

Nov 11, 2017 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND ARE FINE BUT THERE IS A GRINDING AND SCRAPING FROM BACK END OF CAR. I KEEP UP WITH BRAKE MAINTENANCE. IT HAPPENS WHEN SLOWING OR STOPPING ON ALL ROADS,WHEN ITS WARMED UP OR NOT.

Nov 11, 2017 Engine 130,000 mi

MY CAR HAS BEEN NEEDING OIL CHANGES MORE FREQUENTLY. I AM IN GETTING OIL CHANGE TODAY AND MY CAR WASN'T DUE FOR 1000 MORE MILE AND 1/18 (WHICHEVER CAME FIRST). I HAVE NO LEAKS,HAVEN'T DAMAGED A ANYTHING AND ITS ALWAYS DONE PROFESSIONALLY.. ITS BEEN CHANGED AT TOYOTA,GOOD YEAR,OIL CHANGE SHOPS.NO SMO...

Oct 24, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

VEHICLE IN MOTION ON STREET SUDDEN ACCELERATION.WAS GOING SLOW STEP ON BRAKE PUT IN PARK. HEARD ENGINE REUP FELT LIKE WANTING TO GO BY ITSELF. HAPPENED ONCE TO MY WIFE AND ONCE TO ME WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET. CALL TOYOTA DEALER SERVICE DEPT. ASKED ABOUT RECALL. WAS TOLD YES FOR RECALL. TOO VEHIC...

Oct 24, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE IN MOTION ON STREET SUDDEN ACCELERATION.WAS GOING SLOW STEP ON BRAKE PUT IN PARK. HEARD ENGINE REUP FELT LIKE WANTING TO GO BY ITSELF. HAPPENED ONCE TO MY WIFE AND ONCE TO ME WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET. CALL TOYOTA DEALER SERVICE DEPT. ASKED ABOUT RECALL. WAS TOLD YES FOR RECALL. TOO VEHIC...

Oct 24, 2017 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE IN MOTION ON STREET SUDDEN ACCELERATION.WAS GOING SLOW STEP ON BRAKE PUT IN PARK. HEARD ENGINE REUP FELT LIKE WANTING TO GO BY ITSELF. HAPPENED ONCE TO MY WIFE AND ONCE TO ME WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET. CALL TOYOTA DEALER SERVICE DEPT. ASKED ABOUT RECALL. WAS TOLD YES FOR RECALL. TOO VEHIC...

Oct 24, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

VEHICLE IN MOTION ON STREET SUDDEN ACCELERATION.WAS GOING SLOW STEP ON BRAKE PUT IN PARK. HEARD ENGINE REUP FELT LIKE WANTING TO GO BY ITSELF. HAPPENED ONCE TO MY WIFE AND ONCE TO ME WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET. CALL TOYOTA DEALER SERVICE DEPT. ASKED ABOUT RECALL. WAS TOLD YES FOR RECALL. TOO VEHIC...

Oct 24, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE IN MOTION ON STREET SUDDEN ACCELERATION.WAS GOING SLOW STEP ON BRAKE PUT IN PARK. HEARD ENGINE REUP FELT LIKE WANTING TO GO BY ITSELF. HAPPENED ONCE TO MY WIFE AND ONCE TO ME WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET. CALL TOYOTA DEALER SERVICE DEPT. ASKED ABOUT RECALL. WAS TOLD YES FOR RECALL. TOO VEHIC...

Oct 24, 2017 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE IN MOTION ON STREET SUDDEN ACCELERATION.WAS GOING SLOW STEP ON BRAKE PUT IN PARK. HEARD ENGINE REUP FELT LIKE WANTING TO GO BY ITSELF. HAPPENED ONCE TO MY WIFE AND ONCE TO ME WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET. CALL TOYOTA DEALER SERVICE DEPT. ASKED ABOUT RECALL. WAS TOLD YES FOR RECALL. TOO VEHIC...

Oct 10, 2017 Unknown Or Other

NHTSA SEARCH RESULTS FOR 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 VEHICLES REPORTS THIS DATA: RECALLS 14, INVESTIGATION 4, COMPLAINTS 468. MY QUESTION IS, HOW MANY DEFECTS IN A VEHICLE IS CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE? IF I HAD BEEN INFORMED BEFORE PURCHASE OF ALL THESE SIGNIFICANT SAFETY AN SERVICEABILITY PROBLEMS, T...

Oct 10, 2017 Unknown Or Other

NHTSA SEARCH RESULTS FOR 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 VEHICLES REPORTS THIS DATA: RECALLS 14, INVESTIGATION 4, COMPLAINTS 468. MY QUESTION IS, HOW MANY DEFECTS IN A VEHICLE IS CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE? IF I HAD BEEN INFORMED BEFORE PURCHASE OF ALL THESE SIGNIFICANT SAFETY AN SERVICEABILITY PROBLEMS, T...

Sep 18, 2017 Engine 154,000 mi

1. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION UP TO 1QT EVERY 1200 MILES, UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS NOTICED DECEMBER OF 2013. 2. ECM FAILS TO HOLD REVERSE GEAR. GEAR FREQUENTLY SLIPS IN REVERSE WHEN GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED, WON'T BACK UP HILLS. NOTICED DECEMBER OF 2013, NO POWER WHEN FIRST STARTING UP FOR FIRS...

Sep 18, 2017 Power Train 154,000 mi

1. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION UP TO 1QT EVERY 1200 MILES, UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS NOTICED DECEMBER OF 2013. 2. ECM FAILS TO HOLD REVERSE GEAR. GEAR FREQUENTLY SLIPS IN REVERSE WHEN GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED, WON'T BACK UP HILLS. NOTICED DECEMBER OF 2013, NO POWER WHEN FIRST STARTING UP FOR FIRS...

Sep 18, 2017 Unknown Or Other 154,000 mi

1. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION UP TO 1QT EVERY 1200 MILES, UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS NOTICED DECEMBER OF 2013. 2. ECM FAILS TO HOLD REVERSE GEAR. GEAR FREQUENTLY SLIPS IN REVERSE WHEN GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED, WON'T BACK UP HILLS. NOTICED DECEMBER OF 2013, NO POWER WHEN FIRST STARTING UP FOR FIRS...

Sep 18, 2017 Engine 154,000 mi

1. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION UP TO 1QT EVERY 1200 MILES, UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS NOTICED DECEMBER OF 2013. 2. ECM FAILS TO HOLD REVERSE GEAR. GEAR FREQUENTLY SLIPS IN REVERSE WHEN GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED, WON'T BACK UP HILLS. NOTICED DECEMBER OF 2013, NO POWER WHEN FIRST STARTING UP FOR FIRS...

Sep 18, 2017 Power Train 154,000 mi

1. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION UP TO 1QT EVERY 1200 MILES, UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS NOTICED DECEMBER OF 2013. 2. ECM FAILS TO HOLD REVERSE GEAR. GEAR FREQUENTLY SLIPS IN REVERSE WHEN GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED, WON'T BACK UP HILLS. NOTICED DECEMBER OF 2013, NO POWER WHEN FIRST STARTING UP FOR FIRS...

Sep 18, 2017 Unknown Or Other 154,000 mi

1. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION UP TO 1QT EVERY 1200 MILES, UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS NOTICED DECEMBER OF 2013. 2. ECM FAILS TO HOLD REVERSE GEAR. GEAR FREQUENTLY SLIPS IN REVERSE WHEN GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED, WON'T BACK UP HILLS. NOTICED DECEMBER OF 2013, NO POWER WHEN FIRST STARTING UP FOR FIRS...

Sep 15, 2017 Steering 39,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO MAKE A CLICKING SOUND AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND ESC WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR N...

Sep 15, 2017 Steering 39,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO MAKE A CLICKING SOUND AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND ESC WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR N...

Sep 4, 2017 Engine 170,000 mi

MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 GOES THROUGH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL. I HAVE TO ADD UPWARDS OF A QUART A WEEK, AFTER 300-600 MILES IN THAT PERIOD. IT'S BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM, BUT I STARTED NOTICING SOMETHING WAS OFF IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS, AND TRACKING IT RELIGIOUSLY IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS OR SO.

Sep 4, 2017 Engine 170,000 mi

MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 GOES THROUGH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL. I HAVE TO ADD UPWARDS OF A QUART A WEEK, AFTER 300-600 MILES IN THAT PERIOD. IT'S BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM, BUT I STARTED NOTICING SOMETHING WAS OFF IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS, AND TRACKING IT RELIGIOUSLY IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS OR SO.

Aug 27, 2017 Engine

I HAVE CHANGED MY OIL 3 TIMES AND EACH TIME IT CONSUMES OIL MORE QUICKLY THIS LAST TIME I CHANGED THE OIL RIGHT BEFORE A1000 MILE TRIP..WHEN I GOT BACK HOME (2000 MILES LATER) I HAD LESS THAN A QUART IN THERE. NO LEAKS..NO BLACK CLOUDS OF SMOKE. THIS WAS IN LESS THAN 7 DAYS. VERY CONCERNED! I HAV...

Aug 27, 2017 Engine

I HAVE CHANGED MY OIL 3 TIMES AND EACH TIME IT CONSUMES OIL MORE QUICKLY THIS LAST TIME I CHANGED THE OIL RIGHT BEFORE A1000 MILE TRIP..WHEN I GOT BACK HOME (2000 MILES LATER) I HAD LESS THAN A QUART IN THERE. NO LEAKS..NO BLACK CLOUDS OF SMOKE. THIS WAS IN LESS THAN 7 DAYS. VERY CONCERNED! I HAV...

Aug 24, 2017 Engine 120,000 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. ENGINE DOWN 2 QUARTS OF OIL AFTER 2000 MILES OF DRIVING AFTER OIL CHANGE.

Aug 24, 2017 Air Bags Crash 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE OCCUPANT SUSTAINED LEFT AND RIGHT BROKEN ARMS, STITCHES, AND A BROKEN ROTATOR CUFF. MEDICAL ATT...

Aug 24, 2017 Steering Crash 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE OCCUPANT SUSTAINED LEFT AND RIGHT BROKEN ARMS, STITCHES, AND A BROKEN ROTATOR CUFF. MEDICAL ATT...

Aug 24, 2017 Engine 120,000 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. ENGINE DOWN 2 QUARTS OF OIL AFTER 2000 MILES OF DRIVING AFTER OIL CHANGE.

Aug 24, 2017 Air Bags Crash 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE OCCUPANT SUSTAINED LEFT AND RIGHT BROKEN ARMS, STITCHES, AND A BROKEN ROTATOR CUFF. MEDICAL ATT...

Aug 24, 2017 Steering Crash 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE OCCUPANT SUSTAINED LEFT AND RIGHT BROKEN ARMS, STITCHES, AND A BROKEN ROTATOR CUFF. MEDICAL ATT...

Aug 4, 2017 Suspension

RECALL DATED AUG.10, 2016. UNABLE TO FIND ANY TOYOTA DEALER IN ATLANTA AREA WITH THE PART TO FIX THE PROBLEM. BEEN ACTIVELY ENGAGED WITH DEALERS FOR A YEAR TO GET RESOLUTION, BUT TO NO AVAIL. WANT TO SELL THE CAR BUT CAN'T AS LONG AS RECALL IS OUTSTANDING.

Aug 4, 2017 Suspension

RECALL DATED AUG.10, 2016. UNABLE TO FIND ANY TOYOTA DEALER IN ATLANTA AREA WITH THE PART TO FIX THE PROBLEM. BEEN ACTIVELY ENGAGED WITH DEALERS FOR A YEAR TO GET RESOLUTION, BUT TO NO AVAIL. WANT TO SELL THE CAR BUT CAN'T AS LONG AS RECALL IS OUTSTANDING.

Jul 25, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXP...

Jul 25, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXP...

Jun 29, 2017 Steering 49,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY TOYOTA WITH 47316 MILES, NO WARRANTY. AT 49000 MILES MY POWER STEERING LITE STARTED INTERMITTENTLY COMING ON, AT 60000 MILES IT COMES ON ALL THE TIME . TOOK THE VECHILE TO LOCAL TOYOTA, WAS TOLD BY ONE GENTLEMAN HE HAS SEEN THIS RECENTLY. COULDN'T FIX IT AS THEY HAVE NO PROGRAMS FOR ...

Jun 29, 2017 Steering 49,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY TOYOTA WITH 47316 MILES, NO WARRANTY. AT 49000 MILES MY POWER STEERING LITE STARTED INTERMITTENTLY COMING ON, AT 60000 MILES IT COMES ON ALL THE TIME . TOOK THE VECHILE TO LOCAL TOYOTA, WAS TOLD BY ONE GENTLEMAN HE HAS SEEN THIS RECENTLY. COULDN'T FIX IT AS THEY HAVE NO PROGRAMS FOR ...

Jun 28, 2017 Engine 140,000 mi

TOYOTA WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (ZE7) PHASE 2: 2006 - 2008 MY RAV4 WARRANTY POLICY BULLETIN POL 14-12 12/16/14 DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. TOYOTA FAILED TO NOTIFY ME OF THIS ISSUE DESPITE MY TAKING MY VEHICLE IN FOR NUMEROUS RECALL ISSUES, AND MY ORDERING SEALS FOR MY OIL SYSTEM DUE TO ...

Jun 28, 2017 Engine 140,000 mi

TOYOTA WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (ZE7) PHASE 2: 2006 - 2008 MY RAV4 WARRANTY POLICY BULLETIN POL 14-12 12/16/14 DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. TOYOTA FAILED TO NOTIFY ME OF THIS ISSUE DESPITE MY TAKING MY VEHICLE IN FOR NUMEROUS RECALL ISSUES, AND MY ORDERING SEALS FOR MY OIL SYSTEM DUE TO ...

Jun 27, 2017 Engine 120,000 mi

I OWN TOYOTA RAV 4 2008 LIMITED FOR 9 YEARS. I AM TIRED OF CHANGING OILS FOR THE CAR FOR LAST 2 YEARS. I GOT A LETTER FROM TOYOTA STATING THAT THEY WILL FIX THE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY MAINTENANCE. BUT WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, THEY ARE SAYING THERE IS RUST ON...

Jun 27, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

I OWN TOYOTA RAV 4 2008 LIMITED FOR 9 YEARS. I AM TIRED OF CHANGING OILS FOR THE CAR FOR LAST 2 YEARS. I GOT A LETTER FROM TOYOTA STATING THAT THEY WILL FIX THE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY MAINTENANCE. BUT WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, THEY ARE SAYING THERE IS RUST ON...

Jun 27, 2017 Engine 120,000 mi

I OWN TOYOTA RAV 4 2008 LIMITED FOR 9 YEARS. I AM TIRED OF CHANGING OILS FOR THE CAR FOR LAST 2 YEARS. I GOT A LETTER FROM TOYOTA STATING THAT THEY WILL FIX THE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY MAINTENANCE. BUT WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, THEY ARE SAYING THERE IS RUST ON...

Jun 27, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

I OWN TOYOTA RAV 4 2008 LIMITED FOR 9 YEARS. I AM TIRED OF CHANGING OILS FOR THE CAR FOR LAST 2 YEARS. I GOT A LETTER FROM TOYOTA STATING THAT THEY WILL FIX THE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY MAINTENANCE. BUT WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, THEY ARE SAYING THERE IS RUST ON...

Jun 17, 2017 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAKING LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP AND GOING FORWARD. AFTER FURTHER DISCUSSION WITH OTHER RAV4 OWNERS MANY EXPERIENCE THE SAMENESS ISSUE. MINE IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT HAD LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON I THINK WHEN IT STARTED.

Jun 17, 2017 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAKING LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP AND GOING FORWARD. AFTER FURTHER DISCUSSION WITH OTHER RAV4 OWNERS MANY EXPERIENCE THE SAMENESS ISSUE. MINE IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT HAD LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON I THINK WHEN IT STARTED.

Jun 16, 2017 Air Bags Crash 96,826 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A 3-LANE CITY STREET, CROSSING A TWO-LANE INTERSECTION. VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BROADSIDE AT THE PASSENGER REAR QUARTER PANEL, SPUN AROUND 720 DEGREES BEFORE COMING TO REST. VEHICLE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT. PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DID ...

Jun 16, 2017 Air Bags Crash 96,826 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A 3-LANE CITY STREET, CROSSING A TWO-LANE INTERSECTION. VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BROADSIDE AT THE PASSENGER REAR QUARTER PANEL, SPUN AROUND 720 DEGREES BEFORE COMING TO REST. VEHICLE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT. PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DID ...

Jun 15, 2017 Engine

ENGINE IS BURNING OIL RAPIDLY. HAVE TO KEEP ADDING OIL ON A REGULAR BASIS WHEN RED ICON BUTTON TO ADD OIL COMES ON!!

Jun 15, 2017 Engine

ENGINE IS BURNING OIL RAPIDLY. HAVE TO KEEP ADDING OIL ON A REGULAR BASIS WHEN RED ICON BUTTON TO ADD OIL COMES ON!!

Jun 13, 2017 Power Train 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (VIC'S AUTO SERVICE LOCATED AT 3400 SOUTH PARK AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14219; (716) 822-3404) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE DRIVE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 13, 2017 Power Train 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (VIC'S AUTO SERVICE LOCATED AT 3400 SOUTH PARK AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14219; (716) 822-3404) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE DRIVE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLAC...

May 30, 2017 Air Bags 86,330 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V168000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASO...

May 30, 2017 Air Bags 86,330 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V168000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASO...

May 26, 2017 Unknown Or Other

THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR WON'T STAY UP. APPARENTLY THIS IS WELL-KNOWN DEFECT THAT HAS AN EXPENSIVE FIX OF REPLACING THE VISOR AND THAT IT IS COMMON AND A DEFECT FROM TOYOTA.

May 26, 2017 Unknown Or Other

THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR WON'T STAY UP. APPARENTLY THIS IS WELL-KNOWN DEFECT THAT HAS AN EXPENSIVE FIX OF REPLACING THE VISOR AND THAT IT IS COMMON AND A DEFECT FROM TOYOTA.

May 16, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) 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 MA...

May 16, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) 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 MA...

May 12, 2017 Suspension 105,000 mi

AFTER SECOND RECALL ON REAR SUSPENSION THAT OCCURRED IN NOVEMBER 2016, I HAD TO REPLACE MY TIRES ABOUT 20K MILES PREMATURELY BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR ON INSIDE RIM. WHEN I WENT TO HAVE IT ALIGNED, I WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED TO ALIGN THEM HAD STICKERS ON THEM IDENTIFYIN...

May 12, 2017 Suspension 105,000 mi

AFTER SECOND RECALL ON REAR SUSPENSION THAT OCCURRED IN NOVEMBER 2016, I HAD TO REPLACE MY TIRES ABOUT 20K MILES PREMATURELY BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR ON INSIDE RIM. WHEN I WENT TO HAVE IT ALIGNED, I WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED TO ALIGN THEM HAD STICKERS ON THEM IDENTIFYIN...

May 4, 2017 Steering 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED, AN ABNORMAL NOISE COULD BE HEARD. THE CONTACT WENT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A STEERING COLUMN FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE...

May 4, 2017 Steering 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED, AN ABNORMAL NOISE COULD BE HEARD. THE CONTACT WENT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A STEERING COLUMN FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE...

May 3, 2017 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL...

May 3, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL...

May 3, 2017 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL...

May 3, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL...

May 2, 2017 Power Train

OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. MY TOYOTA RAV 4 HAS 74,000 MILES ON IT AND IS USING A QUART OF OIL EVERY 400 TO 500 MILES. THERE IS CURRENTLY A LAWSUIT AGAINST TOYOTA FOR THIS PROBLEM. THEY DO HAVE A VEHICLE "OIL CONSUMPTION TEST." HOWEVER TOYOTA'S TEST SEEMS BIASED IN THEIR FAVOR, AS THEY FILL THE CRANKC...

May 2, 2017 Power Train

OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. MY TOYOTA RAV 4 HAS 74,000 MILES ON IT AND IS USING A QUART OF OIL EVERY 400 TO 500 MILES. THERE IS CURRENTLY A LAWSUIT AGAINST TOYOTA FOR THIS PROBLEM. THEY DO HAVE A VEHICLE "OIL CONSUMPTION TEST." HOWEVER TOYOTA'S TEST SEEMS BIASED IN THEIR FAVOR, AS THEY FILL THE CRANKC...

Apr 29, 2017 Engine

I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 SPORT THAT IS BURNING 2 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY THOUSAND MILES. I TOOK IT IN FOR THE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST IN FEBRUARY 2016. IT PAST BUT BARELY PASSED. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT I COULD ONLY DO ONE TEST EVERY YEAR. THAT IS ALL TOYOTA WILL COVER. SO NOW TODAY AT THE END OF A...

Apr 29, 2017 Engine

I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 SPORT THAT IS BURNING 2 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY THOUSAND MILES. I TOOK IT IN FOR THE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST IN FEBRUARY 2016. IT PAST BUT BARELY PASSED. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT I COULD ONLY DO ONE TEST EVERY YEAR. THAT IS ALL TOYOTA WILL COVER. SO NOW TODAY AT THE END OF A...

Apr 25, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILUR...

Apr 25, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILUR...

Apr 20, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAG...

Apr 20, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAG...

Apr 19, 2017 Engine 137,000 mi

TOYOTA RAV4 2008. EXCESSIVE OIL USE. ENGINE IS USING EXCESSIVE OIL, ABOUT A QUART EVERY 1,200 MILES AND USE MAY BE INCREASING IN USE. THUS VEHICLE CAN USE UP OIL WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING AN ENGINE FAILURE WHILE TRAVELING THE HIGHWAY/INTERSTATE. WHILE VEHICLE MAY BE WELL MAINTAINED THIS CAN HAPP...

Apr 19, 2017 Engine 137,000 mi

TOYOTA RAV4 2008. EXCESSIVE OIL USE. ENGINE IS USING EXCESSIVE OIL, ABOUT A QUART EVERY 1,200 MILES AND USE MAY BE INCREASING IN USE. THUS VEHICLE CAN USE UP OIL WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING AN ENGINE FAILURE WHILE TRAVELING THE HIGHWAY/INTERSTATE. WHILE VEHICLE MAY BE WELL MAINTAINED THIS CAN HAPP...

Apr 18, 2017 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R...

Apr 18, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R...

Apr 18, 2017 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R...

Apr 18, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R...

Apr 12, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION); 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 M...

Apr 12, 2017 Suspension

I HAVE TRIED TO GET A SUSPENSION SAFETY RECALL FIXED FOR EIGHT MONTHS, BUT THE THREE DEALERS SAY THE PARTS ARE BACK ORDERED NATIONALLY. I CONTACTED TOYOTA CORPORATE, BUT STILL NO PARTS. THE RECALL SYS IF THE SUSPENSION ARMS COME LOOSE, YOU CAN LOSE CONTROL OF YOUR VEHICLE. WHY DON'T THEY MAKE MORE P...

Apr 12, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION); 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 M...

Apr 12, 2017 Suspension

I HAVE TRIED TO GET A SUSPENSION SAFETY RECALL FIXED FOR EIGHT MONTHS, BUT THE THREE DEALERS SAY THE PARTS ARE BACK ORDERED NATIONALLY. I CONTACTED TOYOTA CORPORATE, BUT STILL NO PARTS. THE RECALL SYS IF THE SUSPENSION ARMS COME LOOSE, YOU CAN LOSE CONTROL OF YOUR VEHICLE. WHY DON'T THEY MAKE MORE P...

Apr 8, 2017 Structure 67,134 mi

HOOD LATCH FAILURE. DRIVING FOR OVER 3 HOURS ON HIGHWAY, SUDDEN GUST OF WIND, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE HOOD POPPED UP. WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOW, PULL OVER, AND CLOSE HOOD. BACKED UP WITH BUNGEE UNTIL I GOT HOME. I'VE REPLACED THE LATCH, (WITH TOYOTA OEM LATCH) BUT HAVE NOTICED WHEN SPEEDS APPROACH 65...

Apr 8, 2017 Structure 67,134 mi

HOOD LATCH FAILURE. DRIVING FOR OVER 3 HOURS ON HIGHWAY, SUDDEN GUST OF WIND, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE HOOD POPPED UP. WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOW, PULL OVER, AND CLOSE HOOD. BACKED UP WITH BUNGEE UNTIL I GOT HOME. I'VE REPLACED THE LATCH, (WITH TOYOTA OEM LATCH) BUT HAVE NOTICED WHEN SPEEDS APPROACH 65...

Mar 29, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION). 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 MADE A...

Mar 29, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION). 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 MADE A...

Mar 24, 2017 Suspension 75,000 mi

STEERING RACK NOISE

Mar 24, 2017 Suspension 75,000 mi

STEERING RACK NOISE

Mar 21, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. P...

Mar 21, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. P...

Mar 19, 2017 Engine 50,819 mi

I PURCHASED THIS RAV4 NEW IN 2007. I'VE ALWAYS HAD IT SERVICED AT THE TOYOTA DEALER WHENEVER IT WAS DUE. AT ABOUT 50,000 MILES THE ENGINE STARTED USING OIL AT THE RATE OF A QUART OF OIL EVERY 800 MILES OR SO. I MENTIONED THIS TO THE TOYOTA SERVICE PERSONNEL SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS ALWAYS TOLD THAT IT ...

Mar 19, 2017 Engine 50,819 mi

I PURCHASED THIS RAV4 NEW IN 2007. I'VE ALWAYS HAD IT SERVICED AT THE TOYOTA DEALER WHENEVER IT WAS DUE. AT ABOUT 50,000 MILES THE ENGINE STARTED USING OIL AT THE RATE OF A QUART OF OIL EVERY 800 MILES OR SO. I MENTIONED THIS TO THE TOYOTA SERVICE PERSONNEL SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS ALWAYS TOLD THAT IT ...

Mar 18, 2017 Suspension

REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLIES IN FALL 2016 I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA REGARDING THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM. THREE TIMES IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS I HAVE CONTACTED THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIR. EACH TIME I WAS TO...

Mar 18, 2017 Suspension

REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLIES IN FALL 2016 I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA REGARDING THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM. THREE TIMES IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS I HAVE CONTACTED THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIR. EACH TIME I WAS TO...

Mar 17, 2017 Unknown Or Other

OUR 2008 TOYOTA RAV-4 LIMITED 4 CYLINDER MODEL, BURNS TOO MUCH ENGINE OIL. THE ENGINE IS MAKING A LOT OF NOISE - IT DOES NOT SOUND HEALTHY. VERY WORRIED ABOUT THIS ENGINES LONGEVITY.

Mar 17, 2017 Unknown Or Other

OUR 2008 TOYOTA RAV-4 LIMITED 4 CYLINDER MODEL, BURNS TOO MUCH ENGINE OIL. THE ENGINE IS MAKING A LOT OF NOISE - IT DOES NOT SOUND HEALTHY. VERY WORRIED ABOUT THIS ENGINES LONGEVITY.

Mar 13, 2017 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND 4WD WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000(SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTUR...

Mar 13, 2017 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND 4WD WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000(SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTUR...

Mar 13, 2017 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND 4WD WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000(SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTUR...

Mar 13, 2017 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND 4WD WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000(SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTUR...

Mar 13, 2017 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND 4WD WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000(SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTUR...

Mar 13, 2017 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND 4WD WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000(SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTUR...

Mar 13, 2017 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND 4WD WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000(SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTUR...

Mar 13, 2017 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND 4WD WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000(SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTUR...

Mar 12, 2017 Engine

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. BEGAN LAST SUMMER. I'VE HAD TO ADD AT 5 QTS SINCE THEN. I BOUGHT A CARTON OF 12 AND ONLY 3 OR 4 REMAIN, SO PROBABLY MORE THAN 5. FIRST OCCURRENCE THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON IN A HARD RIGHT (?) TURN. IT TOOK 2 QTS. I'M HAVING TO TRAIN MYSELF TO CHECK THE OIL FAR MORE FREQUENTLY....

Mar 12, 2017 Engine

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. BEGAN LAST SUMMER. I'VE HAD TO ADD AT 5 QTS SINCE THEN. I BOUGHT A CARTON OF 12 AND ONLY 3 OR 4 REMAIN, SO PROBABLY MORE THAN 5. FIRST OCCURRENCE THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON IN A HARD RIGHT (?) TURN. IT TOOK 2 QTS. I'M HAVING TO TRAIN MYSELF TO CHECK THE OIL FAR MORE FREQUENTLY....

Mar 10, 2017 Steering Crash 114,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I HAD A WRECK MARCH 8, 2017 AND I COULD NOT CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL AND LANDED IN SOME HEAVY BUSHES ON A OFF RAMP. WHEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH NECK PROBLEMS AND PUT A REPORT INTO MY INSURANCE. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE STEERING PROBLEM HAPPEN. ON I-5 58 SOUTH BOUND OFF RAMP NEA...

Mar 10, 2017 Steering Crash 114,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I HAD A WRECK MARCH 8, 2017 AND I COULD NOT CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL AND LANDED IN SOME HEAVY BUSHES ON A OFF RAMP. WHEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH NECK PROBLEMS AND PUT A REPORT INTO MY INSURANCE. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE STEERING PROBLEM HAPPEN. ON I-5 58 SOUTH BOUND OFF RAMP NEA...

Feb 27, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE AIR BAG RECALL WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS AL...

Feb 27, 2017 Seat Belts

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE AIR BAG RECALL WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS AL...

Feb 27, 2017 Suspension

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE AIR BAG RECALL WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS AL...

Feb 27, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE AIR BAG RECALL WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS AL...

Feb 27, 2017 Seat Belts

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE AIR BAG RECALL WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS AL...

Feb 27, 2017 Suspension

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE AIR BAG RECALL WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS AL...

Feb 25, 2017 Unknown Or Other 125,000 mi

I HAVE SEVERAL RECALL NOTICES BUT THE DEALERS DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEMS, WHAT CAN I DO NOW?

Feb 25, 2017 Engine 94,559 mi

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON EVERY APPROX. 750 MILES INDICATING OIL LEVEL LOW. STARTED DOING THIS 9/5/15 AT 90,095 MILES. OIL LEVEL APPROX. 1 TO 1-1/2 QUARTS LOW. TODAY MY HUSBAND ADDED MORE OIL. THIS IS STILL HAPPENING AND PER WEBSITES, TOYOTA RECOGNIZES PISTON DESIGN DEFECT, BUT REFUSES TO REPAIR VEHIC...

Feb 25, 2017 Unknown Or Other 125,000 mi

I HAVE SEVERAL RECALL NOTICES BUT THE DEALERS DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEMS, WHAT CAN I DO NOW?

Feb 25, 2017 Engine 94,559 mi

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON EVERY APPROX. 750 MILES INDICATING OIL LEVEL LOW. STARTED DOING THIS 9/5/15 AT 90,095 MILES. OIL LEVEL APPROX. 1 TO 1-1/2 QUARTS LOW. TODAY MY HUSBAND ADDED MORE OIL. THIS IS STILL HAPPENING AND PER WEBSITES, TOYOTA RECOGNIZES PISTON DESIGN DEFECT, BUT REFUSES TO REPAIR VEHIC...

Feb 24, 2017 Engine 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED THREE OR FOUR TIMES. THE OIL AND MAINTENANCE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ONCE HOME, THE CONTACT CHECKED THE OIL STICK AND NOTICED THAT THE RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE W...

Feb 24, 2017 Engine 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED THREE OR FOUR TIMES. THE OIL AND MAINTENANCE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ONCE HOME, THE CONTACT CHECKED THE OIL STICK AND NOTICED THAT THE RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE W...

Feb 17, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILUR...

Feb 17, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILUR...

Feb 15, 2017 Steering

I HAVE 106.700 MILES ON MY CAR AND I START HEAR CLICKING AND KNOCKING NOISES INSIDE ON MY RACK AND PINION WHEN MY CAR IS NOT IN MOTION AND I TURN MY WHEEL I HEAR THIS NOISE ALSO WHEN II HIT POTHOLES I FEEL SOMETHING LOOSE IN MY STEERING WHEEL AS FAR AS IM SEARCHIG MANY PEOPLE OF TOYOTA RAV4 OWNERS H...

Feb 15, 2017 Steering

I HAVE 106.700 MILES ON MY CAR AND I START HEAR CLICKING AND KNOCKING NOISES INSIDE ON MY RACK AND PINION WHEN MY CAR IS NOT IN MOTION AND I TURN MY WHEEL I HEAR THIS NOISE ALSO WHEN II HIT POTHOLES I FEEL SOMETHING LOOSE IN MY STEERING WHEEL AS FAR AS IM SEARCHIG MANY PEOPLE OF TOYOTA RAV4 OWNERS H...

Feb 7, 2017 Unknown Or Other

OIL CONSUMPTION !! SEEMS TO BE BURNING OIL . I HAD A SMALL OIL LEAK FIXED SO IT'S NOT LEAKING AT ALL !!! I TOOK A TRIP AND DROVE 400 MILES AND I CHECKED THE OIL LEVEL BEFORE I STARTED AND AFTER 400 MILES . I NEEDED TO ADD ABOUT A 1/3 OF A QUART !!

Feb 7, 2017 Unknown Or Other

OIL CONSUMPTION !! SEEMS TO BE BURNING OIL . I HAD A SMALL OIL LEAK FIXED SO IT'S NOT LEAKING AT ALL !!! I TOOK A TRIP AND DROVE 400 MILES AND I CHECKED THE OIL LEVEL BEFORE I STARTED AND AFTER 400 MILES . I NEEDED TO ADD ABOUT A 1/3 OF A QUART !!

Feb 4, 2017 Suspension

I RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL NO.16V-596, I CALLED TOYOTA TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AND THEY SAID THEY HAD TO ORDER THE PARTS, WHEN THEY CALL ME TO TELL ME THEY HAD THE PARTS AVAILABLE, WE SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT UNFORTUNATELY I DIDN'T MAKE IT BECAUSE I HAD TO TAKE MY DAUGHTER TO T...

Feb 4, 2017 Unknown Or Other

I RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL NO.16V-596, I CALLED TOYOTA TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AND THEY SAID THEY HAD TO ORDER THE PARTS, WHEN THEY CALL ME TO TELL ME THEY HAD THE PARTS AVAILABLE, WE SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT UNFORTUNATELY I DIDN'T MAKE IT BECAUSE I HAD TO TAKE MY DAUGHTER TO T...

Feb 4, 2017 Suspension

I RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL NO.16V-596, I CALLED TOYOTA TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AND THEY SAID THEY HAD TO ORDER THE PARTS, WHEN THEY CALL ME TO TELL ME THEY HAD THE PARTS AVAILABLE, WE SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT UNFORTUNATELY I DIDN'T MAKE IT BECAUSE I HAD TO TAKE MY DAUGHTER TO T...

Feb 4, 2017 Unknown Or Other

I RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL NO.16V-596, I CALLED TOYOTA TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AND THEY SAID THEY HAD TO ORDER THE PARTS, WHEN THEY CALL ME TO TELL ME THEY HAD THE PARTS AVAILABLE, WE SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT UNFORTUNATELY I DIDN'T MAKE IT BECAUSE I HAD TO TAKE MY DAUGHTER TO T...

Feb 3, 2017 Steering 85,000 mi

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL A LOUD BANGING NOISE COMES FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. IT FEELS VERY UNSAFE AND SCAREY TO DRIVE. WAS TOLD IT IS THE STEERING AND THAT TOYOTA IS VERY AWARE OF THE ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR CAR, HOWEVER SINCE NOBODY HAS DIED YET IT IS NOT BEING RECALLED. THE STEERING IS SOMET...

Feb 3, 2017 Steering 85,000 mi

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL A LOUD BANGING NOISE COMES FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. IT FEELS VERY UNSAFE AND SCAREY TO DRIVE. WAS TOLD IT IS THE STEERING AND THAT TOYOTA IS VERY AWARE OF THE ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR CAR, HOWEVER SINCE NOBODY HAS DIED YET IT IS NOT BEING RECALLED. THE STEERING IS SOMET...

Dec 17, 2016 Engine 100,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION.

Dec 17, 2016 Engine 100,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION.

Dec 6, 2016 Service Brakes 72,379 mi

TOO CAR TO DEALER THEY SAID BRAE BOOSTER,MASTER CYLINDER,SID CONTROL NEED TO BE REPLACE MY CAR ONLY HAS 72379MILES

Dec 6, 2016 Service Brakes 71,504 mi

DEALER IS REPLACING BRAES 04465-42180 WITH 04465-AZ021-TM IS NOT SUPPORTED WITH RAV4 WITH 3RD ROW SEATS.

Dec 6, 2016 Service Brakes 72,379 mi

TOO CAR TO DEALER THEY SAID BRAE BOOSTER,MASTER CYLINDER,SID CONTROL NEED TO BE REPLACE MY CAR ONLY HAS 72379MILES

Dec 6, 2016 Service Brakes 71,504 mi

DEALER IS REPLACING BRAES 04465-42180 WITH 04465-AZ021-TM IS NOT SUPPORTED WITH RAV4 WITH 3RD ROW SEATS.

Dec 4, 2016 Engine

RAV 4 HAS EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES DUE TO POOR ENGINE DESIGN FROM TOYOTA, THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT CHOOSE TO IGNORE THE PROBLEM.

Dec 4, 2016 Engine

RAV 4 HAS EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES DUE TO POOR ENGINE DESIGN FROM TOYOTA, THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT CHOOSE TO IGNORE THE PROBLEM.

Oct 25, 2016 Engine 149,000 mi

AT 149,000 MILES MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 STARTED TO CONSUME OIL. IT IS CURRENTLY CONSUMING A LITTLE OVER 3 QUARTS OF OIL IN 3000 MILES. THIS HAS CAUSED A NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN NOISE IN THE VALVE TRAIN WHICH I PRESUME IS DUE TO OIL STARVATION. I SUSPECT THAT MY VEHICLE WILL NEED TOTAL ENGINE REPLACEMENT...

Oct 25, 2016 Engine 149,000 mi

AT 149,000 MILES MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 STARTED TO CONSUME OIL. IT IS CURRENTLY CONSUMING A LITTLE OVER 3 QUARTS OF OIL IN 3000 MILES. THIS HAS CAUSED A NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN NOISE IN THE VALVE TRAIN WHICH I PRESUME IS DUE TO OIL STARVATION. I SUSPECT THAT MY VEHICLE WILL NEED TOTAL ENGINE REPLACEMENT...

Oct 24, 2016 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE STEERING COLUMN MADE A CLICKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MA...

Oct 24, 2016 Suspension

HAVE CALLED A FEW TOYOTA DEALERS IN THE AREA TO GET THIS URGENT RECALL TAKEN CARE OF. NOBODY HAS THE PARTS. WHY IS TOYOTA SAYING THIS IS AN "URGENT SAFETY RECALL" - QUOTE FROM FRONT OF NOTICE - YET NOT PROVIDING THE PARTS TO THE DEALERS? ONE DEALER SAID NO BOLTS. ANOTHER DEALER SAID NO SUSPENSIO...

Oct 24, 2016 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE STEERING COLUMN MADE A CLICKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MA...

Oct 24, 2016 Suspension

HAVE CALLED A FEW TOYOTA DEALERS IN THE AREA TO GET THIS URGENT RECALL TAKEN CARE OF. NOBODY HAS THE PARTS. WHY IS TOYOTA SAYING THIS IS AN "URGENT SAFETY RECALL" - QUOTE FROM FRONT OF NOTICE - YET NOT PROVIDING THE PARTS TO THE DEALERS? ONE DEALER SAID NO BOLTS. ANOTHER DEALER SAID NO SUSPENSIO...

Oct 11, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISS...

Oct 11, 2016 Suspension 104,000 mi

TOYOTA WANTS TO REPLACE MY REAR SUSPENSION ARMS, ALIGN MY WHEELS AND THE ENCASE ARMS IN EPOXY. THIS WILL PREVENT ANY FUTURE ALIGNMENTS TO MY CAR WITHOUT HAVING TO REPLACE THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. SOMETHING THAT WAS DONE ON THE LAST RECALL OF THE FRONT END. HOWEVER THIS TIME THEY ARE REFUSING TO DO THE...

Oct 11, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISS...

Oct 11, 2016 Suspension 104,000 mi

TOYOTA WANTS TO REPLACE MY REAR SUSPENSION ARMS, ALIGN MY WHEELS AND THE ENCASE ARMS IN EPOXY. THIS WILL PREVENT ANY FUTURE ALIGNMENTS TO MY CAR WITHOUT HAVING TO REPLACE THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. SOMETHING THAT WAS DONE ON THE LAST RECALL OF THE FRONT END. HOWEVER THIS TIME THEY ARE REFUSING TO DO THE...

Oct 5, 2016 Steering 53,000 mi

1ST ISSUE WAS REPEATED RECALL OVER LOWER ARM SUSPENSION BAR THAT WAS PERMANENTLY GLUED, TO REMEDY SAFETY CONCERN. NOW INTERMEDIATE STEERING ARM IS BAD, AND PROBLEMS W CAR SWAYING, AND TIRES FEELING WOBBLY. BEING TOLD TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER EXPENSES TO REPAIR RELATED SUSPENSION ISSUE. $750.00 CAR HAS...

Oct 5, 2016 Suspension 53,000 mi

1ST ISSUE WAS REPEATED RECALL OVER LOWER ARM SUSPENSION BAR THAT WAS PERMANENTLY GLUED, TO REMEDY SAFETY CONCERN. NOW INTERMEDIATE STEERING ARM IS BAD, AND PROBLEMS W CAR SWAYING, AND TIRES FEELING WOBBLY. BEING TOLD TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER EXPENSES TO REPAIR RELATED SUSPENSION ISSUE. $750.00 CAR HAS...

Oct 5, 2016 Steering 53,000 mi

1ST ISSUE WAS REPEATED RECALL OVER LOWER ARM SUSPENSION BAR THAT WAS PERMANENTLY GLUED, TO REMEDY SAFETY CONCERN. NOW INTERMEDIATE STEERING ARM IS BAD, AND PROBLEMS W CAR SWAYING, AND TIRES FEELING WOBBLY. BEING TOLD TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER EXPENSES TO REPAIR RELATED SUSPENSION ISSUE. $750.00 CAR HAS...

Oct 5, 2016 Suspension 53,000 mi

1ST ISSUE WAS REPEATED RECALL OVER LOWER ARM SUSPENSION BAR THAT WAS PERMANENTLY GLUED, TO REMEDY SAFETY CONCERN. NOW INTERMEDIATE STEERING ARM IS BAD, AND PROBLEMS W CAR SWAYING, AND TIRES FEELING WOBBLY. BEING TOLD TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER EXPENSES TO REPAIR RELATED SUSPENSION ISSUE. $750.00 CAR HAS...

Oct 3, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS); 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 M...

Oct 3, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS); 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 M...

Sep 27, 2016 Suspension 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, A POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD FRACTURED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Sep 27, 2016 Suspension 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, A POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD FRACTURED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Sep 19, 2016 Engine 1,006,000 mi

2008 TOYOTA RAV4. 1006,000 MILEAGE. SUDDENLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. TAKEN TO NEWARK TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES SINCE JUNE THIS YEAR UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND ON A CITY STREET.

Sep 19, 2016 Power Train 1,006,000 mi

2008 TOYOTA RAV4. 1006,000 MILEAGE. SUDDENLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. TAKEN TO NEWARK TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES SINCE JUNE THIS YEAR UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND ON A CITY STREET.

Sep 19, 2016 Unknown Or Other 1,006,000 mi

2008 TOYOTA RAV4. 1006,000 MILEAGE. SUDDENLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. TAKEN TO NEWARK TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES SINCE JUNE THIS YEAR UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND ON A CITY STREET.

Sep 19, 2016 Engine 1,006,000 mi

2008 TOYOTA RAV4. 1006,000 MILEAGE. SUDDENLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. TAKEN TO NEWARK TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES SINCE JUNE THIS YEAR UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND ON A CITY STREET.

Sep 19, 2016 Power Train 1,006,000 mi

2008 TOYOTA RAV4. 1006,000 MILEAGE. SUDDENLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. TAKEN TO NEWARK TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES SINCE JUNE THIS YEAR UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND ON A CITY STREET.

Sep 19, 2016 Unknown Or Other 1,006,000 mi

2008 TOYOTA RAV4. 1006,000 MILEAGE. SUDDENLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. TAKEN TO NEWARK TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES SINCE JUNE THIS YEAR UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND ON A CITY STREET.

Sep 18, 2016 Engine 148,000 mi

ZE7 REPAIR OIL CONSUMPTION - I FAILED THIS TEST AND THE CAR WAS REPAIRED. THIS WAS AFTER MONTHS OF HAVING TO ADD OIL (AFTER THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON). 2 MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIR THE BEARINGS ON THE BALANCE SHAFTS FLEW APART RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE. THE REPAIR SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THE LOWER B...

Sep 18, 2016 Engine 148,000 mi

ZE7 REPAIR OIL CONSUMPTION - I FAILED THIS TEST AND THE CAR WAS REPAIRED. THIS WAS AFTER MONTHS OF HAVING TO ADD OIL (AFTER THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON). 2 MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIR THE BEARINGS ON THE BALANCE SHAFTS FLEW APART RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE. THE REPAIR SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THE LOWER B...

Sep 3, 2016 Engine

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION @ 57851 MILES.

Sep 3, 2016 Engine

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION @ 57851 MILES.

Sep 2, 2016 Engine

THERE ARE HAVE BEEN 6 RECALLS TO DATE SINCE WE PURCHASED 2008 RAV4. MOST RECENTLY, SEATBELTS WERE DEEMED UNSAFE IN THE REAR, WHERE WE HARNESS OUR CHILDREN'S CARSEATS. THIS WAS IN APRIL 2016, AND WE HAVE YET TO BE CONTACTED ABOUT A REMEDY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO TO PUSH F...

Sep 2, 2016 Seat Belts

THERE ARE HAVE BEEN 6 RECALLS TO DATE SINCE WE PURCHASED 2008 RAV4. MOST RECENTLY, SEATBELTS WERE DEEMED UNSAFE IN THE REAR, WHERE WE HARNESS OUR CHILDREN'S CARSEATS. THIS WAS IN APRIL 2016, AND WE HAVE YET TO BE CONTACTED ABOUT A REMEDY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO TO PUSH F...

Sep 2, 2016 Steering

THERE ARE HAVE BEEN 6 RECALLS TO DATE SINCE WE PURCHASED 2008 RAV4. MOST RECENTLY, SEATBELTS WERE DEEMED UNSAFE IN THE REAR, WHERE WE HARNESS OUR CHILDREN'S CARSEATS. THIS WAS IN APRIL 2016, AND WE HAVE YET TO BE CONTACTED ABOUT A REMEDY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO TO PUSH F...

Sep 2, 2016 Engine

THERE ARE HAVE BEEN 6 RECALLS TO DATE SINCE WE PURCHASED 2008 RAV4. MOST RECENTLY, SEATBELTS WERE DEEMED UNSAFE IN THE REAR, WHERE WE HARNESS OUR CHILDREN'S CARSEATS. THIS WAS IN APRIL 2016, AND WE HAVE YET TO BE CONTACTED ABOUT A REMEDY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO TO PUSH F...

Sep 2, 2016 Seat Belts

THERE ARE HAVE BEEN 6 RECALLS TO DATE SINCE WE PURCHASED 2008 RAV4. MOST RECENTLY, SEATBELTS WERE DEEMED UNSAFE IN THE REAR, WHERE WE HARNESS OUR CHILDREN'S CARSEATS. THIS WAS IN APRIL 2016, AND WE HAVE YET TO BE CONTACTED ABOUT A REMEDY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO TO PUSH F...

Sep 2, 2016 Steering

THERE ARE HAVE BEEN 6 RECALLS TO DATE SINCE WE PURCHASED 2008 RAV4. MOST RECENTLY, SEATBELTS WERE DEEMED UNSAFE IN THE REAR, WHERE WE HARNESS OUR CHILDREN'S CARSEATS. THIS WAS IN APRIL 2016, AND WE HAVE YET TO BE CONTACTED ABOUT A REMEDY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO TO PUSH F...

Aug 22, 2016 Suspension 24,000 mi

NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 16V596 RECALL DATE: AUGUST 10, 2016 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: G0V QUOTE "THE REMEDY WILL INVOLVE THE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH SUSPENSION ARMS AND ENCASING THEM IN EPOXY. AN ALIGNMENT WILL BE PERFORMED, AS WELL, AND WARNING LABELS WILL BE APPLIED. " THIS IS OBVIOUSLY UNACCE...

Aug 22, 2016 Suspension 24,000 mi

NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 16V596 RECALL DATE: AUGUST 10, 2016 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: G0V QUOTE "THE REMEDY WILL INVOLVE THE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH SUSPENSION ARMS AND ENCASING THEM IN EPOXY. AN ALIGNMENT WILL BE PERFORMED, AS WELL, AND WARNING LABELS WILL BE APPLIED. " THIS IS OBVIOUSLY UNACCE...

Aug 9, 2016 Air Bags 64,400 mi

BACKING MY RAV4 OUT OF THE GARAGE AFTER AN OIL CHANGE, I DID A THREE POINT TURN IN THE DRIVE WAY. WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE AGAIN TO GET CLOSER TO MY GARAGE THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. ONLY THE SIDE BAGS AND SEAT BELTS, AND I DID NOT CONTACT ANYTHING. TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIRS (OR DIAGNOSI...

Aug 9, 2016 Air Bags 64,400 mi

BACKING MY RAV4 OUT OF THE GARAGE AFTER AN OIL CHANGE, I DID A THREE POINT TURN IN THE DRIVE WAY. WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE AGAIN TO GET CLOSER TO MY GARAGE THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. ONLY THE SIDE BAGS AND SEAT BELTS, AND I DID NOT CONTACT ANYTHING. TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIRS (OR DIAGNOSI...

Aug 3, 2016 Steering 128,000 mi

CLUNK IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT.

Aug 3, 2016 Steering 128,000 mi

CLUNK IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT.

Aug 2, 2016 Structure

THERE ARE 2 ISSUES WITH THE CAR: 1. THE AIR DYNAMICS OF THE CAR MAKES ALL SMALL PEBELS RUN INTO THE WINDSHIELD. MY CAR PROBABLY CAUGHT 10 OR MORE OF THEM. MY WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED TWICE. THERE IS A BULL EYE AND OTHER SMALL ROCK-CONTACT INCIDENTS 2. SPARE TIRE MOUNTED ON THE BACK HAS A COVER THAT...

Aug 2, 2016 Structure

THERE ARE 2 ISSUES WITH THE CAR: 1. THE AIR DYNAMICS OF THE CAR MAKES ALL SMALL PEBELS RUN INTO THE WINDSHIELD. MY CAR PROBABLY CAUGHT 10 OR MORE OF THEM. MY WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED TWICE. THERE IS A BULL EYE AND OTHER SMALL ROCK-CONTACT INCIDENTS 2. SPARE TIRE MOUNTED ON THE BACK HAS A COVER THAT...

Jul 31, 2016 Engine 75,000 mi

HAVE TAKEN MY CAR IN 2 TIMES TO GET THE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST DONE AND BOTH TIMES THE DEALER SAYS IT'S WITHIN TOYOTA'S GUIDELINES. THE THIRD TIME I CALLED TO HAVE IT DONE THEY TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY SO I JUST CONTINUE TO ADD OIL EVERY 600 MILES. I TOOK TO ANOTHER MECHANIC THEY SAID THIS IS NOT ...

Jul 31, 2016 Engine 75,000 mi

HAVE TAKEN MY CAR IN 2 TIMES TO GET THE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST DONE AND BOTH TIMES THE DEALER SAYS IT'S WITHIN TOYOTA'S GUIDELINES. THE THIRD TIME I CALLED TO HAVE IT DONE THEY TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY SO I JUST CONTINUE TO ADD OIL EVERY 600 MILES. I TOOK TO ANOTHER MECHANIC THEY SAID THIS IS NOT ...

Jul 26, 2016 Electrical System Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE IN PARK, THE POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI...

Jul 26, 2016 Visibility/wiper Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE IN PARK, THE POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI...

Jul 26, 2016 Electrical System Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE IN PARK, THE POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI...

Jul 26, 2016 Visibility/wiper Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE IN PARK, THE POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI...

Jul 5, 2016 Suspension 100,000 mi

A ROD IN THE RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME IT WAS PART REPLACED IN A SAFETY RECALL, AND THAT THE LEFT SIDE PART WAS NEAR FAILURE AS WELL. THIS RECALL OCCURRED IN 20124 AND IS LABELED CSJ. MY MECHANIC RECOMMENDED I CONTACT TOYOTA. TOYOTA TOLD ME THERE WAS NO FURT...

Jul 5, 2016 Suspension 100,000 mi

A ROD IN THE RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME IT WAS PART REPLACED IN A SAFETY RECALL, AND THAT THE LEFT SIDE PART WAS NEAR FAILURE AS WELL. THIS RECALL OCCURRED IN 20124 AND IS LABELED CSJ. MY MECHANIC RECOMMENDED I CONTACT TOYOTA. TOYOTA TOLD ME THERE WAS NO FURT...

Jun 15, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR LONGER THAN TWO MONTHS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE SECOND NOTICE WOULD BE SENT. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. V...

Jun 15, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR LONGER THAN TWO MONTHS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE SECOND NOTICE WOULD BE SENT. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. V...

Jun 10, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN RECALL NOTIFICATION 16V096000, COMPONENT SEAT BELTS. 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 MADE...

Jun 10, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN RECALL NOTIFICATION 16V096000, COMPONENT SEAT BELTS. 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 MADE...

Jun 7, 2016 Seat Belts

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR BACK ROW SEAT BELTS. *SMD

Jun 7, 2016 Seat Belts

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR BACK ROW SEAT BELTS. *SMD

Jun 3, 2016 Visibility/wiper 96,500 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA RAV4 THAT CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE VISOR SUDDENLY DROPPING OUT OF THE CEILING MOUNT. OF COURSE THIS HAPPENS WHEN I AM DRIVING AND BECOMES A HUGE DISTRACTION WHILE TRYING TO GET IT BACK IN PLACE. I HAVE TALKED TO MANY OTHER RAV4 OWNERS AND NEARLY EVERYONE HAS H...

Jun 3, 2016 Visibility/wiper 96,500 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA RAV4 THAT CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE VISOR SUDDENLY DROPPING OUT OF THE CEILING MOUNT. OF COURSE THIS HAPPENS WHEN I AM DRIVING AND BECOMES A HUGE DISTRACTION WHILE TRYING TO GET IT BACK IN PLACE. I HAVE TALKED TO MANY OTHER RAV4 OWNERS AND NEARLY EVERYONE HAS H...

May 30, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL

May 30, 2016 Structure 84,625 mi

DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE AT ABOUT THE LEGAL SPEED LIMIT OF 75 MPH, PART OF THE PLASTIC WHEEL WELL COVER ON THE UNDERSIDE CAME LOOSE AND CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE/WHEEL AND THE CAR BODY, AT FIRST SOUNDING LIKE WE MIGHT HAVE A FLAT TIRE. I PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT THE PLASTIC COVER ...

May 30, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL

May 30, 2016 Structure 84,625 mi

DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE AT ABOUT THE LEGAL SPEED LIMIT OF 75 MPH, PART OF THE PLASTIC WHEEL WELL COVER ON THE UNDERSIDE CAME LOOSE AND CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE/WHEEL AND THE CAR BODY, AT FIRST SOUNDING LIKE WE MIGHT HAVE A FLAT TIRE. I PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT THE PLASTIC COVER ...

May 22, 2016 Unknown Or Other 104,135 mi

ON SATURDAY MAY 21 2016 AT 11:00AM I WAS PARALLEL PARKING. I BACKED UP IN THE SPACE. I THEN PULLED UP A BIT AND STOPPED, EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. I THEN PUT IT IN REVERSE ONCE MORE TO CENTER THE VEHICLE. THAT'S WHEN THE ENGINE REVED UP. I LOOKED AT THE SHIFTER (IN REVERSE) AND MY FOOT(ON THE BREAK PED...

May 22, 2016 Unknown Or Other 104,135 mi

ON SATURDAY MAY 21 2016 AT 11:00AM I WAS PARALLEL PARKING. I BACKED UP IN THE SPACE. I THEN PULLED UP A BIT AND STOPPED, EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. I THEN PUT IT IN REVERSE ONCE MORE TO CENTER THE VEHICLE. THAT'S WHEN THE ENGINE REVED UP. I LOOKED AT THE SHIFTER (IN REVERSE) AND MY FOOT(ON THE BREAK PED...

May 15, 2016 Unknown Or Other 69,548 mi

MY 2008 RAV4 WITH 69,548 MILES WAS IN MOTION (APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH) WHEN MY DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR BECAME DETACHED FROM THE HEADLINER. THE VISOR FELL ON MY LAP CAUSING ME TO BECOME VERY STARTLED. FORTUNATELY, I DID NOT LOSE CONTROL. I FOUND THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN T-SB-0068-10 ISSUED FOR THIS...

May 15, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

THE PROBLEM IS REPEATABLE. GOING UPHILL ON A HIGHWAY AT AROUND FIFTY MPH WITH SPEED CONTROL ON. VEHICLE SPEED HAS DROPPED ABOUT 2 MPH BELOW THE SET POINT. I TAP THE SPEED CONTROL LEVER ONCE TO REDUCE THE SET POINT BY ABOUT 1 MPH. THE SPEED CONTROL INSTANTLY OPENS THE THROTTLE WIDE AND THE TRANSMI...

May 15, 2016 Unknown Or Other 69,548 mi

MY 2008 RAV4 WITH 69,548 MILES WAS IN MOTION (APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH) WHEN MY DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR BECAME DETACHED FROM THE HEADLINER. THE VISOR FELL ON MY LAP CAUSING ME TO BECOME VERY STARTLED. FORTUNATELY, I DID NOT LOSE CONTROL. I FOUND THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN T-SB-0068-10 ISSUED FOR THIS...

May 15, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

THE PROBLEM IS REPEATABLE. GOING UPHILL ON A HIGHWAY AT AROUND FIFTY MPH WITH SPEED CONTROL ON. VEHICLE SPEED HAS DROPPED ABOUT 2 MPH BELOW THE SET POINT. I TAP THE SPEED CONTROL LEVER ONCE TO REDUCE THE SET POINT BY ABOUT 1 MPH. THE SPEED CONTROL INSTANTLY OPENS THE THROTTLE WIDE AND THE TRANSMI...

May 11, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE...

May 11, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE...

May 4, 2016 Engine 120,000 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION.

May 4, 2016 Engine 120,000 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION.

Apr 28, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC TIME FRAME THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE SUPPLI...

Apr 28, 2016 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000 (SEAT BELTS). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC TIME FRAME THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE SUPPLI...

Apr 24, 2016 Engine 165,570 mi

MY OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON LESS THAN 1600 MILES AFTER AN OIL CHANGE. I HAVE HAD THE "OIL CONSUMPTION" TEST THREE TIMES. EACH TIME, I HAVE BEEN TOLD MY CAR HAS "PASSED" THE TEST BECAUSE IT IS "NORMAL" FOR A CAR TO BE A QUART LOW ON OIL AFTER 1000 MILES.

Apr 24, 2016 Engine 165,570 mi

MY OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON LESS THAN 1600 MILES AFTER AN OIL CHANGE. I HAVE HAD THE "OIL CONSUMPTION" TEST THREE TIMES. EACH TIME, I HAVE BEEN TOLD MY CAR HAS "PASSED" THE TEST BECAUSE IT IS "NORMAL" FOR A CAR TO BE A QUART LOW ON OIL AFTER 1000 MILES.

Apr 13, 2016 Engine 98,302 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS CHECKED FOR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION IN NOVEMBER 2015. THE DEALERSHIP STSTED MY VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE AN OIL PROBLEM. I AM STILL ADDING OIL TO MY VEHICLE LESS THAN 1,000 MILES.

Apr 13, 2016 Engine 98,302 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS CHECKED FOR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION IN NOVEMBER 2015. THE DEALERSHIP STSTED MY VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE AN OIL PROBLEM. I AM STILL ADDING OIL TO MY VEHICLE LESS THAN 1,000 MILES.

Mar 24, 2016 Engine 125,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY CONSUMING 4 QUARTS APPROXIMATELY EVERY 1,000 MILES. THE TOYOTA DISTRICT PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER DECLINED MY REQUEST FOR A LOANER VEHICLE, HOWEVER, TOYOTA HAS APPROVED TO REIMBURSE ME FOR ANY EXTRA OIL PURCHASED. THEY DO NOT HAVE AN ESTIMATED TIME OF DELIVERY FOR YOUR P...

Mar 24, 2016 Engine 125,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY CONSUMING 4 QUARTS APPROXIMATELY EVERY 1,000 MILES. THE TOYOTA DISTRICT PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER DECLINED MY REQUEST FOR A LOANER VEHICLE, HOWEVER, TOYOTA HAS APPROVED TO REIMBURSE ME FOR ANY EXTRA OIL PURCHASED. THEY DO NOT HAVE AN ESTIMATED TIME OF DELIVERY FOR YOUR P...

Mar 23, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 102,000 mi

THIS WAS MY PROBLEM ONE YEAR AGO AND LISTED ON THIS PAGE UNDER THE DATE 3/6/2015 ABS LIGHT, VSC LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING ALL SYSTEMS TO BE INOPERATIVE. AFTER TAKING CAR TO LOCAL DEALER PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE BAD LEFT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, HARNESS FOR SENSOR AN...

Mar 23, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 102,000 mi

THIS WAS MY PROBLEM ONE YEAR AGO AND LISTED ON THIS PAGE UNDER THE DATE 3/6/2015 ABS LIGHT, VSC LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING ALL SYSTEMS TO BE INOPERATIVE. AFTER TAKING CAR TO LOCAL DEALER PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE BAD LEFT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, HARNESS FOR SENSOR AN...

Mar 16, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 105,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. CAR WAS STOPPED IN PARK AND SHIFTED TO DRIVE. TRANSMISSION MADE A LARGE CLUNK SOUND AS IT WENT INTO DRIVE AND THEN ACCELERATED TO WHAT SOUND LIKE FULL THROTTLE. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR DIDN'T MOVE MUCH BUT WAS BUCKING AGAINST THE BRAKE. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AN...

Mar 16, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 105,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. CAR WAS STOPPED IN PARK AND SHIFTED TO DRIVE. TRANSMISSION MADE A LARGE CLUNK SOUND AS IT WENT INTO DRIVE AND THEN ACCELERATED TO WHAT SOUND LIKE FULL THROTTLE. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR DIDN'T MOVE MUCH BUT WAS BUCKING AGAINST THE BRAKE. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AN...

Mar 15, 2016 Air Bags 125,648 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE EMERGENCY BREAK CABLE ON 1/13/16. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A LOCAL SHOP AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS GETTING REMOVED FROM THE REPAIR STALL THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, AS THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED...

Mar 15, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 125,648 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE EMERGENCY BREAK CABLE ON 1/13/16. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A LOCAL SHOP AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS GETTING REMOVED FROM THE REPAIR STALL THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, AS THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED...

Mar 15, 2016 Seat Belts 125,648 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE EMERGENCY BREAK CABLE ON 1/13/16. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A LOCAL SHOP AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS GETTING REMOVED FROM THE REPAIR STALL THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, AS THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED...

Mar 15, 2016 Air Bags 125,648 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE EMERGENCY BREAK CABLE ON 1/13/16. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A LOCAL SHOP AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS GETTING REMOVED FROM THE REPAIR STALL THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, AS THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED...

Mar 15, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 125,648 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE EMERGENCY BREAK CABLE ON 1/13/16. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A LOCAL SHOP AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS GETTING REMOVED FROM THE REPAIR STALL THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, AS THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED...

Mar 15, 2016 Seat Belts 125,648 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE EMERGENCY BREAK CABLE ON 1/13/16. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A LOCAL SHOP AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS GETTING REMOVED FROM THE REPAIR STALL THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, AS THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED...

Mar 2, 2016 Engine 47,000 mi

CAR STARTED MAKING LOUD NOISE, COMING FROM THE ENGINE, WHEN DRIVING. THE NOISE OCCURS AT ANY SPEED ONCE THE CAR IS RUNNING. I BROUGHT IT INTO AN AUTO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A DEFECTIVE WATER PUMP AND BEARING. THE CAR ONLY HAS 47,093 MILES.

Mar 2, 2016 Engine 47,000 mi

CAR STARTED MAKING LOUD NOISE, COMING FROM THE ENGINE, WHEN DRIVING. THE NOISE OCCURS AT ANY SPEED ONCE THE CAR IS RUNNING. I BROUGHT IT INTO AN AUTO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A DEFECTIVE WATER PUMP AND BEARING. THE CAR ONLY HAS 47,093 MILES.

Feb 22, 2016 Engine

PRIOR TO 2015, 2 DIFFERENT SERVICE COMPANIES ON 2 SEPARATE SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE INFORMED ME THAT THE CAR HAD NO OIL. IN 2015,RECEIVED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM RELATED TO EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION FROM TOYOTA. SINCE BEING TOLD ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS THAT THE CAR HAD NO OIL DURING OIL CH...

Feb 22, 2016 Unknown Or Other

PRIOR TO 2015, 2 DIFFERENT SERVICE COMPANIES ON 2 SEPARATE SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE INFORMED ME THAT THE CAR HAD NO OIL. IN 2015,RECEIVED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM RELATED TO EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION FROM TOYOTA. SINCE BEING TOLD ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS THAT THE CAR HAD NO OIL DURING OIL CH...

Feb 22, 2016 Engine

PRIOR TO 2015, 2 DIFFERENT SERVICE COMPANIES ON 2 SEPARATE SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE INFORMED ME THAT THE CAR HAD NO OIL. IN 2015,RECEIVED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM RELATED TO EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION FROM TOYOTA. SINCE BEING TOLD ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS THAT THE CAR HAD NO OIL DURING OIL CH...

Feb 22, 2016 Unknown Or Other

PRIOR TO 2015, 2 DIFFERENT SERVICE COMPANIES ON 2 SEPARATE SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE INFORMED ME THAT THE CAR HAD NO OIL. IN 2015,RECEIVED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM RELATED TO EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION FROM TOYOTA. SINCE BEING TOLD ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS THAT THE CAR HAD NO OIL DURING OIL CH...

Feb 10, 2016 Suspension

I LOOKED AT ALL THE COMPLAINTS ALREADY FILED AND I HAVE THE SAME THING. MY MECHANIC AT A PRIVATE CAR SERVICE PLACE COULD NOT ALIGN MY TIRES BECAUSE THERE WAS A PERMANENT FIX PUT IN PLACE DURING A RECALL NOTICE THAT I RECEIVED BACK IN 2014. MY MECHANIC CALLED TOYOTA DEALER AND ASKED WHAT COULD BE D...

Feb 10, 2016 Suspension

I LOOKED AT ALL THE COMPLAINTS ALREADY FILED AND I HAVE THE SAME THING. MY MECHANIC AT A PRIVATE CAR SERVICE PLACE COULD NOT ALIGN MY TIRES BECAUSE THERE WAS A PERMANENT FIX PUT IN PLACE DURING A RECALL NOTICE THAT I RECEIVED BACK IN 2014. MY MECHANIC CALLED TOYOTA DEALER AND ASKED WHAT COULD BE D...

Feb 1, 2016 Steering 83,812 mi

I HEAR A " THUD NOISE " WHENEVER I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT, ESPECIALLY WHEN GETTING IN AND OUT OF A PARKING SPACE.

Feb 1, 2016 Steering 83,812 mi

I HEAR A " THUD NOISE " WHENEVER I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT, ESPECIALLY WHEN GETTING IN AND OUT OF A PARKING SPACE.

Jan 27, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,536 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE AT 35 MPH, A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE HEAT SHIELD FROM THE MUFFLER WAS DETACHED AND WEDGED NEAR THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT...

Jan 27, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,536 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE AT 35 MPH, A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE HEAT SHIELD FROM THE MUFFLER WAS DETACHED AND WEDGED NEAR THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT...

Jan 10, 2016 Power Train 100,519 mi

REAR U JOINT SEIZED AT 100519 MILES. NOTED VIBRATION AND REAR WHEEL INSTABILITY STARTING APPROX 30 MPH.

Jan 10, 2016 Power Train 100,519 mi

REAR U JOINT SEIZED AT 100519 MILES. NOTED VIBRATION AND REAR WHEEL INSTABILITY STARTING APPROX 30 MPH.

Jan 7, 2016 Steering 45,000 mi

VEHICLE DEVELOPED A CLUNK NOISE THAT COULD BE HEARD AND FELT THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND ESPECIALLY DURING SLOW SPEED OPERATION. THE PROBLEM BEGAN IN 8/2015 AT ~45,000 MILES. VEHICLE ALSO DEVELOPED A LOOSE FEEL IN THE STEERING AND WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT UNDER HARD ...

Jan 7, 2016 Steering 45,000 mi

VEHICLE DEVELOPED A CLUNK NOISE THAT COULD BE HEARD AND FELT THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND ESPECIALLY DURING SLOW SPEED OPERATION. THE PROBLEM BEGAN IN 8/2015 AT ~45,000 MILES. VEHICLE ALSO DEVELOPED A LOOSE FEEL IN THE STEERING AND WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT UNDER HARD ...

Jan 6, 2016 Steering

2008 RAV 4 HAS LESS THAN 60K MILES. WAS EXPERIENCING A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AT LOW SPEEDS. TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDS A NEW STEERING SHAFT AT A COST TO ME OF $688. UPON RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT IT HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THIS...

Jan 6, 2016 Steering

2008 RAV 4 HAS LESS THAN 60K MILES. WAS EXPERIENCING A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AT LOW SPEEDS. TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDS A NEW STEERING SHAFT AT A COST TO ME OF $688. UPON RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT IT HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THIS...

Dec 21, 2015 Engine

THE CAR IS LOOSING ABOUT 1 QUART OF OIL IN 1100 MILES AND IT STARTED ABOUT 100,000 MILES ON THE CAR. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, BUT THE TOYOTA DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS INDUSTRY STANDARD.

Dec 21, 2015 Engine

THE CAR IS LOOSING ABOUT 1 QUART OF OIL IN 1100 MILES AND IT STARTED ABOUT 100,000 MILES ON THE CAR. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, BUT THE TOYOTA DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS INDUSTRY STANDARD.

Dec 17, 2015 Engine

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS CONSUMER 15 QUARTS OF OIL IN 36,000 MILES. ALSO, THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THERE WAS SOME RUST IN THE DRUM ...

Dec 17, 2015 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS CONSUMER 15 QUARTS OF OIL IN 36,000 MILES. ALSO, THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THERE WAS SOME RUST IN THE DRUM ...

Dec 17, 2015 Visibility 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000.

Dec 17, 2015 Engine

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS CONSUMER 15 QUARTS OF OIL IN 36,000 MILES. ALSO, THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THERE WAS SOME RUST IN THE DRUM ...

Dec 17, 2015 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS CONSUMER 15 QUARTS OF OIL IN 36,000 MILES. ALSO, THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THERE WAS SOME RUST IN THE DRUM ...

Dec 17, 2015 Visibility 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000.

Dec 14, 2015 Air Bags 28,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V166000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILU...

Dec 14, 2015 Air Bags 28,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V166000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILU...

Dec 1, 2015 Steering 89,000 mi

HAVING JUST EXITED I-95, I WAS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT TO PULL UP TO THE CURB AT THE PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT TO PICK UP A PASSENGER. UPON DOING SO, THE STEERING COLUMN MADE A LOUD POP OR CLUNK SOUND, AND THE STEERING WHEEL IMMEDIATELY LURCHED APPROXIMATELY 6-8" TO THE LEFT - AND NEARLY...

Dec 1, 2015 Steering 89,000 mi

HAVING JUST EXITED I-95, I WAS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT TO PULL UP TO THE CURB AT THE PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT TO PICK UP A PASSENGER. UPON DOING SO, THE STEERING COLUMN MADE A LOUD POP OR CLUNK SOUND, AND THE STEERING WHEEL IMMEDIATELY LURCHED APPROXIMATELY 6-8" TO THE LEFT - AND NEARLY...

Nov 9, 2015 Suspension

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR SUSPENSION ARM RUST AND FAILURE RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO PERFORM AN ALIGNMENT. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO GET THE REAR SUSPENSION IN SPECIFICATION BECAUSE SUSPENSION ARMS WERE BENT. THE CONSUMER RECEIVE...

Nov 9, 2015 Suspension

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR SUSPENSION ARM RUST AND FAILURE RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO PERFORM AN ALIGNMENT. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO GET THE REAR SUSPENSION IN SPECIFICATION BECAUSE SUSPENSION ARMS WERE BENT. THE CONSUMER RECEIVE...

Nov 4, 2015 Exterior Lighting 124,000 mi

NOTICED WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT APPEARED TO HAVE A BLOWOUT. REPLACED WITH NEW BULB, DID NOT WORK. CHECKED FUSE TO LIGHT, FUSE GOOD. HIGH BEAM DOES WORK, LOW BEAM DOES NOT. CHECKED ONLINE, AND SEE OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.

Nov 4, 2015 Exterior Lighting 124,000 mi

NOTICED WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT APPEARED TO HAVE A BLOWOUT. REPLACED WITH NEW BULB, DID NOT WORK. CHECKED FUSE TO LIGHT, FUSE GOOD. HIGH BEAM DOES WORK, LOW BEAM DOES NOT. CHECKED ONLINE, AND SEE OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.

Oct 30, 2015 Engine

THIS VEHICLE HAS REQUIRED ABOUT 3-4 QUARTS OF OIL TO BE ADDED IN BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. THE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST HAS BEEN PERFORMED AT 2 SEPARATE TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS, AND BOTH HAVE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT USING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL AND THEREFORE DOES NOT REQUIRE REPAIRS. HOWEVER, THE VEH...

Oct 30, 2015 Engine

THIS VEHICLE HAS REQUIRED ABOUT 3-4 QUARTS OF OIL TO BE ADDED IN BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. THE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST HAS BEEN PERFORMED AT 2 SEPARATE TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS, AND BOTH HAVE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT USING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL AND THEREFORE DOES NOT REQUIRE REPAIRS. HOWEVER, THE VEH...

Oct 23, 2015 Engine

MY CAR BURNS MORE OIL THAN IT SHOULD.WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR THE RECALL, THEY RECOMENDED ,I LET THEM PUT NEW OIL STEM VALVE GASKETS IN FOR $530.00. NOW MAYBE I NEED THEM BUT,EVERYTIME, I TAKE MY CAR IN FOR A RECALL THE DEALERS WANT ME TO PAY TO GET SOME THING FIXED.ENOUGH IS ENOUHG

Oct 23, 2015 Engine

MY CAR BURNS MORE OIL THAN IT SHOULD.WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR THE RECALL, THEY RECOMENDED ,I LET THEM PUT NEW OIL STEM VALVE GASKETS IN FOR $530.00. NOW MAYBE I NEED THEM BUT,EVERYTIME, I TAKE MY CAR IN FOR A RECALL THE DEALERS WANT ME TO PAY TO GET SOME THING FIXED.ENOUGH IS ENOUHG

Oct 22, 2015 Power Train 103,811 mi

VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AT MY REGULAR SERVICE LOCATION. MECHANIC NOTED LEAKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND I WAS HEARING A "WHIRING" NOISE WHILE DRIVING, TOLD TO CONTACT TOYOTA. CONTACTED LOCAL DEALERSHIP, VEHICLE WAS LOOKED AT BY THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY NOTED IT WAS THE DIFFERENTIAL COUPLER. WOULD NOT ...

Oct 22, 2015 Power Train 103,811 mi

VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AT MY REGULAR SERVICE LOCATION. MECHANIC NOTED LEAKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND I WAS HEARING A "WHIRING" NOISE WHILE DRIVING, TOLD TO CONTACT TOYOTA. CONTACTED LOCAL DEALERSHIP, VEHICLE WAS LOOKED AT BY THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY NOTED IT WAS THE DIFFERENTIAL COUPLER. WOULD NOT ...

Oct 20, 2015 Service Brakes 124,019 mi

ON OCTOBER 5 AND 6, 2015 MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 WAS IN FOR SERVICE AT PIERCEY TOYOTA IN MILPITAS TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES, FRONT/BACK BRAKES AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS, A TOTAL OF $2,000. ON OCTOBER 8, 2015, WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR BACK FROM STANFORD LUCILE PACKARD OVER DUMBARTON BRIDGE, I HAVE NOTI...

Oct 20, 2015 Steering 124,019 mi

ON OCTOBER 5 AND 6, 2015 MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 WAS IN FOR SERVICE AT PIERCEY TOYOTA IN MILPITAS TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES, FRONT/BACK BRAKES AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS, A TOTAL OF $2,000. ON OCTOBER 8, 2015, WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR BACK FROM STANFORD LUCILE PACKARD OVER DUMBARTON BRIDGE, I HAVE NOTI...

Oct 20, 2015 Wheels 124,019 mi

ON OCTOBER 5 AND 6, 2015 MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 WAS IN FOR SERVICE AT PIERCEY TOYOTA IN MILPITAS TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES, FRONT/BACK BRAKES AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS, A TOTAL OF $2,000. ON OCTOBER 8, 2015, WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR BACK FROM STANFORD LUCILE PACKARD OVER DUMBARTON BRIDGE, I HAVE NOTI...

Oct 20, 2015 Service Brakes 124,019 mi

ON OCTOBER 5 AND 6, 2015 MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 WAS IN FOR SERVICE AT PIERCEY TOYOTA IN MILPITAS TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES, FRONT/BACK BRAKES AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS, A TOTAL OF $2,000. ON OCTOBER 8, 2015, WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR BACK FROM STANFORD LUCILE PACKARD OVER DUMBARTON BRIDGE, I HAVE NOTI...

Oct 20, 2015 Steering 124,019 mi

ON OCTOBER 5 AND 6, 2015 MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 WAS IN FOR SERVICE AT PIERCEY TOYOTA IN MILPITAS TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES, FRONT/BACK BRAKES AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS, A TOTAL OF $2,000. ON OCTOBER 8, 2015, WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR BACK FROM STANFORD LUCILE PACKARD OVER DUMBARTON BRIDGE, I HAVE NOTI...

Oct 20, 2015 Wheels 124,019 mi

ON OCTOBER 5 AND 6, 2015 MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 WAS IN FOR SERVICE AT PIERCEY TOYOTA IN MILPITAS TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES, FRONT/BACK BRAKES AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS, A TOTAL OF $2,000. ON OCTOBER 8, 2015, WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR BACK FROM STANFORD LUCILE PACKARD OVER DUMBARTON BRIDGE, I HAVE NOTI...

Oct 16, 2015 Suspension 136,842 mi

THE RIGHT REAR SWAY BAR LINK BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 136842 MILES. IT WAS FOUND BY THE TOYOTA DEALER.

Oct 16, 2015 Suspension 136,842 mi

THE RIGHT REAR SWAY BAR LINK BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 136842 MILES. IT WAS FOUND BY THE TOYOTA DEALER.

Oct 13, 2015 Service Brakes 124,019 mi

ON OCTOBER 5 AND 6, 2015 MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 WAS IN FOR SERVICE AT PIERCEY TOYOTA IN MILPITAS TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES, FRONT/BACK BRAKES AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS, A TOTAL OF $2,000. ON OCTOBER 8, 2015, WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR BACK FROM STANFORD LUCILE PACKARD OVER DUMBARTON BRIDGE, I HAVE NO...

Oct 13, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 124,019 mi

ON OCTOBER 5 AND 6, 2015 MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 WAS IN FOR SERVICE AT PIERCEY TOYOTA IN MILPITAS TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES, FRONT/BACK BRAKES AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS, A TOTAL OF $2,000. ON OCTOBER 8, 2015, WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR BACK FROM STANFORD LUCILE PACKARD OVER DUMBARTON BRIDGE, I HAVE NO...

Oct 13, 2015 Power Train 124,019 mi

ON OCTOBER 5 AND 6, 2015 MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 WAS IN FOR SERVICE AT PIERCEY TOYOTA IN MILPITAS TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES, FRONT/BACK BRAKES AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS, A TOTAL OF $2,000. ON OCTOBER 8, 2015, WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR BACK FROM STANFORD LUCILE PACKARD OVER DUMBARTON BRIDGE, I HAVE NO...

Oct 13, 2015 Service Brakes 124,019 mi

ON OCTOBER 5 AND 6, 2015 MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 WAS IN FOR SERVICE AT PIERCEY TOYOTA IN MILPITAS TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES, FRONT/BACK BRAKES AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS, A TOTAL OF $2,000. ON OCTOBER 8, 2015, WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR BACK FROM STANFORD LUCILE PACKARD OVER DUMBARTON BRIDGE, I HAVE NO...

Oct 13, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 124,019 mi

ON OCTOBER 5 AND 6, 2015 MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 WAS IN FOR SERVICE AT PIERCEY TOYOTA IN MILPITAS TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES, FRONT/BACK BRAKES AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS, A TOTAL OF $2,000. ON OCTOBER 8, 2015, WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR BACK FROM STANFORD LUCILE PACKARD OVER DUMBARTON BRIDGE, I HAVE NO...

Oct 13, 2015 Power Train 124,019 mi

ON OCTOBER 5 AND 6, 2015 MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 WAS IN FOR SERVICE AT PIERCEY TOYOTA IN MILPITAS TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES, FRONT/BACK BRAKES AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS, A TOTAL OF $2,000. ON OCTOBER 8, 2015, WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR BACK FROM STANFORD LUCILE PACKARD OVER DUMBARTON BRIDGE, I HAVE NO...

Oct 8, 2015 Steering 73,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 RAV4. IN 2010, I EXPERIENCED A "CLUNKING" OR "THUNKING" SENSATION IN THE STEERING COLUMN ON LOW SPEED TURNS. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT A FAULTY INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WAS THE CAUSE AND REPLACED IT. THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN IN 2012 AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE INTERMEDIATE S...

Oct 8, 2015 Steering 73,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 RAV4. IN 2010, I EXPERIENCED A "CLUNKING" OR "THUNKING" SENSATION IN THE STEERING COLUMN ON LOW SPEED TURNS. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT A FAULTY INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WAS THE CAUSE AND REPLACED IT. THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN IN 2012 AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE INTERMEDIATE S...

Oct 7, 2015 Suspension 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED LEFT TO RIGHT. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BOLT THAT ATTACHED THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIE ROD TO THE VEHICLE HAD DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BO...

Oct 7, 2015 Suspension 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED LEFT TO RIGHT. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BOLT THAT ATTACHED THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIE ROD TO THE VEHICLE HAD DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BO...

Oct 3, 2015 Engine

I AM HAVING OIL BURNING ISSUES WITH MY RAV4 ALSO. IT IS A 2008, 4 CYLINDER. I HAVE HAD MY OIL CHANGED RELIGIOUSLY IN THIS CAR AS IT WAS MY FIRST NEW CAR. EVERY 3000 MILES AND I HAVE THE ALL THE PAPERWORK. ABOUT 4-5 MONTHS AGO, EVERY TIME I PRESS BREAK AND NOTICED THE OIL FLICKER ON AND OFF. STOPPED ...

Oct 3, 2015 Steering 98,386 mi

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTING TO GO IN REVERSE, THE POWER STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE ELECTRIC STEERING CONTROL MODULE AND STEERING COLUMN MOTOR ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. TOTAL COST WAS $3,300. THIS IS BECOMING A COMMON COMPLAINT A...

Oct 3, 2015 Engine

I AM HAVING OIL BURNING ISSUES WITH MY RAV4 ALSO. IT IS A 2008, 4 CYLINDER. I HAVE HAD MY OIL CHANGED RELIGIOUSLY IN THIS CAR AS IT WAS MY FIRST NEW CAR. EVERY 3000 MILES AND I HAVE THE ALL THE PAPERWORK. ABOUT 4-5 MONTHS AGO, EVERY TIME I PRESS BREAK AND NOTICED THE OIL FLICKER ON AND OFF. STOPPED ...

Oct 3, 2015 Steering 98,386 mi

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTING TO GO IN REVERSE, THE POWER STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE ELECTRIC STEERING CONTROL MODULE AND STEERING COLUMN MOTOR ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. TOTAL COST WAS $3,300. THIS IS BECOMING A COMMON COMPLAINT A...

Sep 18, 2015 Visibility/wiper 43,000 mi

THERE IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WHERE IT DOESN'T STAY WHERE I PUT IT. IT REGULARLY SLIPS DOWN AND AT TIMES BLOCKS MY VIEW OF THE ROAD. THIS IS A KNOWN/RECURRING PROBLEM WITH MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL (BASED UPON INTERNET SEARCH OF THIS ISSUE). WHEN THE VISO...

Sep 18, 2015 Visibility/wiper 43,000 mi

THERE IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WHERE IT DOESN'T STAY WHERE I PUT IT. IT REGULARLY SLIPS DOWN AND AT TIMES BLOCKS MY VIEW OF THE ROAD. THIS IS A KNOWN/RECURRING PROBLEM WITH MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL (BASED UPON INTERNET SEARCH OF THIS ISSUE). WHEN THE VISO...

Sep 17, 2015 Unknown Or Other 52,348 mi

PREMATURE EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILURE BEFORE 80,000 MILES OR 8 YEARS. TRIED TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE WITH THE DEALER AND TOYOTA CORP (CASE #1508262478 @ 800-331-4331) BUT THEY WILL NOT REPLACE DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS CONNECTED TO AN IN-LINE RESONATOR AND MUFFLER ASSEMBLY. THE MUFFLER S...

Sep 17, 2015 Unknown Or Other 52,348 mi

PREMATURE EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILURE BEFORE 80,000 MILES OR 8 YEARS. TRIED TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE WITH THE DEALER AND TOYOTA CORP (CASE #1508262478 @ 800-331-4331) BUT THEY WILL NOT REPLACE DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS CONNECTED TO AN IN-LINE RESONATOR AND MUFFLER ASSEMBLY. THE MUFFLER S...

Sep 15, 2015 Engine 98,000 mi

MY OIL WARNING LIGHT KEPT COMING ON WHEN I WAS BRAKING. I HAD APPROXIMATELY 2300 MILES SINCE MY LAST OIL CHANGE BUT TOOK THE CAR IN TO GET CHECKED. THE MECHANIC FOUND THERE WAS VIRTUALLY NO OIL LEFT IN THE ENGINE. SINCE THEN I HAVE TO PUT OIL IN MY ENGINE AROUND EVERY 500-700 MILES. MY CAR IS EX...

Sep 15, 2015 Suspension 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR TIRES COULD NOT BE ALIGNED DUE TO THE EPO...

Sep 15, 2015 Engine 98,000 mi

MY OIL WARNING LIGHT KEPT COMING ON WHEN I WAS BRAKING. I HAD APPROXIMATELY 2300 MILES SINCE MY LAST OIL CHANGE BUT TOOK THE CAR IN TO GET CHECKED. THE MECHANIC FOUND THERE WAS VIRTUALLY NO OIL LEFT IN THE ENGINE. SINCE THEN I HAVE TO PUT OIL IN MY ENGINE AROUND EVERY 500-700 MILES. MY CAR IS EX...

Sep 15, 2015 Suspension 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR TIRES COULD NOT BE ALIGNED DUE TO THE EPO...

Sep 14, 2015 Visibility/wiper 70,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP, SO IT NORMALLY STAYS IN A VIEW-OBSTRUCTED POSITION WHEN DRIVING. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND TOYOTA REFUSES TO BUDGE IN TERMS OF RECALLING THIS ITEM. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF TOYOTA A YEAR OR SO AGO AND THEY ASKED ME FOR A QUOTE TO FIX...

Sep 14, 2015 Visibility/wiper 70,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP, SO IT NORMALLY STAYS IN A VIEW-OBSTRUCTED POSITION WHEN DRIVING. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND TOYOTA REFUSES TO BUDGE IN TERMS OF RECALLING THIS ITEM. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF TOYOTA A YEAR OR SO AGO AND THEY ASKED ME FOR A QUOTE TO FIX...

Jul 30, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 121,200 mi

THE RAV4 HAS EXHIBITED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION THREE TIMES: LATEST OCCURRED ON 7/17/2015 AT 7:30 PM WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION; THE 2ND ON 7/06/15 WHILE IN PARK IN MY DRIVEWAY JUST AFTER STATING THE CAR; THE 1ST ON ABOUT 6/30/15 AROUND NOON WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. FORTUNATELY...

Jul 30, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 121,200 mi

THE RAV4 HAS EXHIBITED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION THREE TIMES: LATEST OCCURRED ON 7/17/2015 AT 7:30 PM WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION; THE 2ND ON 7/06/15 WHILE IN PARK IN MY DRIVEWAY JUST AFTER STATING THE CAR; THE 1ST ON ABOUT 6/30/15 AROUND NOON WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. FORTUNATELY...

Jul 26, 2015 Engine 70,000 mi

I'VE HAD MY 08 TOYOTA RAV4 FOR OVER 4 YEARS NOW. I GET THE OIL CHANGED ON IT EVERY 5,000 MILES REGULARLY. I GOT IT WITH ABOUT 25,000 MILES ON IT AND RIGHT AROUND 70,000 MILES I NOTICED THAT THE OIL LIGHT WOULD COME ON BEFORE I REACHED MY NEXT OIL CHANGE. IT HOLDS ABOUT 5 QUARTS AND WITH BEING CHANGE...

Jul 26, 2015 Engine 70,000 mi

I'VE HAD MY 08 TOYOTA RAV4 FOR OVER 4 YEARS NOW. I GET THE OIL CHANGED ON IT EVERY 5,000 MILES REGULARLY. I GOT IT WITH ABOUT 25,000 MILES ON IT AND RIGHT AROUND 70,000 MILES I NOTICED THAT THE OIL LIGHT WOULD COME ON BEFORE I REACHED MY NEXT OIL CHANGE. IT HOLDS ABOUT 5 QUARTS AND WITH BEING CHANGE...

Jul 24, 2015 Steering 89,901 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FRACTURED STEERING ROD. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,901.

Jul 24, 2015 Steering 89,901 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FRACTURED STEERING ROD. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,901.

Jul 23, 2015 Structure 57,315 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED IN THE VEHICLE DUE TO A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED, THE CONTACT'S ANKLE WAS IMPACTED BY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHICH GENERATED AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND A SUDD...

Jul 23, 2015 Structure 57,315 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED IN THE VEHICLE DUE TO A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED, THE CONTACT'S ANKLE WAS IMPACTED BY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHICH GENERATED AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND A SUDD...

Jul 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 64,000 mi

THE HOSE CONNECTING THE CANISTER FILTER TO THE CANISTER BROKE OFF DRIVING IN THE RAIN AND I DIDN'T SEE UNTIL NEXT DAY WHILE 8 HRS AWAY FROM HOME. CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SHOWN.I GOT HOME AND HAVE THE CANISTER FILTER REPLACED WITH THE DEALER AND NEXT D...

Jul 8, 2015 Engine 64,000 mi

THE HOSE CONNECTING THE CANISTER FILTER TO THE CANISTER BROKE OFF DRIVING IN THE RAIN AND I DIDN'T SEE UNTIL NEXT DAY WHILE 8 HRS AWAY FROM HOME. CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SHOWN.I GOT HOME AND HAVE THE CANISTER FILTER REPLACED WITH THE DEALER AND NEXT D...

Jul 8, 2015 Unknown Or Other 64,000 mi

THE HOSE CONNECTING THE CANISTER FILTER TO THE CANISTER BROKE OFF DRIVING IN THE RAIN AND I DIDN'T SEE UNTIL NEXT DAY WHILE 8 HRS AWAY FROM HOME. CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SHOWN.I GOT HOME AND HAVE THE CANISTER FILTER REPLACED WITH THE DEALER AND NEXT D...

Jul 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 64,000 mi

THE HOSE CONNECTING THE CANISTER FILTER TO THE CANISTER BROKE OFF DRIVING IN THE RAIN AND I DIDN'T SEE UNTIL NEXT DAY WHILE 8 HRS AWAY FROM HOME. CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SHOWN.I GOT HOME AND HAVE THE CANISTER FILTER REPLACED WITH THE DEALER AND NEXT D...

Jul 8, 2015 Engine 64,000 mi

THE HOSE CONNECTING THE CANISTER FILTER TO THE CANISTER BROKE OFF DRIVING IN THE RAIN AND I DIDN'T SEE UNTIL NEXT DAY WHILE 8 HRS AWAY FROM HOME. CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SHOWN.I GOT HOME AND HAVE THE CANISTER FILTER REPLACED WITH THE DEALER AND NEXT D...

Jul 8, 2015 Unknown Or Other 64,000 mi

THE HOSE CONNECTING THE CANISTER FILTER TO THE CANISTER BROKE OFF DRIVING IN THE RAIN AND I DIDN'T SEE UNTIL NEXT DAY WHILE 8 HRS AWAY FROM HOME. CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SHOWN.I GOT HOME AND HAVE THE CANISTER FILTER REPLACED WITH THE DEALER AND NEXT D...

Jun 24, 2015 Seat Belts Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TRUCK. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. ...

Jun 24, 2015 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TRUCK. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. ...

Jun 24, 2015 Seat Belts Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TRUCK. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. ...

Jun 24, 2015 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TRUCK. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. ...

Jun 11, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V168000 (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 MAD...

Jun 11, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V168000 (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 MAD...

May 30, 2015 Steering

CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.

May 30, 2015 Steering

CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.

May 23, 2015 Suspension 64,306 mi

MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 HAD A RECALL FOR THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS, THE FIRST RECALL WAS AROUND JAN. 12, 2013. (64,306) MILES. AT THIS TIME TOYOTA TIGHTENED THE CONTROL ARMS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE AND I BELIEVE COMPLETED ALIGNMENT. ABOUT 1 YR LATER, ON JAN.17, 2014 (78,847) MILES, THE LOWER CONTROL A...

May 23, 2015 Suspension 64,306 mi

MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 HAD A RECALL FOR THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS, THE FIRST RECALL WAS AROUND JAN. 12, 2013. (64,306) MILES. AT THIS TIME TOYOTA TIGHTENED THE CONTROL ARMS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE AND I BELIEVE COMPLETED ALIGNMENT. ABOUT 1 YR LATER, ON JAN.17, 2014 (78,847) MILES, THE LOWER CONTROL A...

May 17, 2015 Engine 157,000 mi

MY ENGINE SEIZED ON A MOVING HIGHWAY. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST MECHANIC WHO IDENTIFIED THE VEHICLE HAD VERY LITTLE OIL IN IT DESPITE JUST HAVING HAD AN OIL CHANGE 3 WEEKS PRIOR. HE CHECKED THAT THERE WAS NO OIL LEAL AND ADVISED TO ME TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE HE FELT MY VEHICLE ...

May 17, 2015 Engine 157,000 mi

MY ENGINE SEIZED ON A MOVING HIGHWAY. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST MECHANIC WHO IDENTIFIED THE VEHICLE HAD VERY LITTLE OIL IN IT DESPITE JUST HAVING HAD AN OIL CHANGE 3 WEEKS PRIOR. HE CHECKED THAT THERE WAS NO OIL LEAL AND ADVISED TO ME TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE HE FELT MY VEHICLE ...

May 16, 2015 Steering Crash Fire 60,000 mi

WE RECENTLY TOOK OUR RAV4 IN FOR RECALL WORK. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DECIDED TO DO A COMPLIMENTARY INSPECTION ON MY RAV4. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT HAD NEVER BEEN A PROBLEM BEFORE. NOW, THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS SQUEALING ON TIGHTER THAN REGULAR CORNER ...

May 16, 2015 Steering Crash Fire 60,000 mi

WE RECENTLY TOOK OUR RAV4 IN FOR RECALL WORK. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DECIDED TO DO A COMPLIMENTARY INSPECTION ON MY RAV4. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT HAD NEVER BEEN A PROBLEM BEFORE. NOW, THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS SQUEALING ON TIGHTER THAN REGULAR CORNER ...

May 5, 2015 Engine 73,000 mi

LOW ENGINE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AT 4200 MILES OF SCHEDULED 5000 MILE OIL CHANGE. DIPSTICK CHECKED AND NO OIL WAS IN ENGINE. TWO QUARTS ADDED AND BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP FOR OIL CONSUMPTION TEST. CAR FILLED WITH OIL DRIVEN 1200 MILES AND BROUGHT BACK. DEALER STATES APPROXIMATELY 1 QUART OF OIL CONSUMED ...

May 5, 2015 Engine 73,000 mi

LOW ENGINE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AT 4200 MILES OF SCHEDULED 5000 MILE OIL CHANGE. DIPSTICK CHECKED AND NO OIL WAS IN ENGINE. TWO QUARTS ADDED AND BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP FOR OIL CONSUMPTION TEST. CAR FILLED WITH OIL DRIVEN 1200 MILES AND BROUGHT BACK. DEALER STATES APPROXIMATELY 1 QUART OF OIL CONSUMED ...

May 1, 2015 Engine

4 CYLINDER ENGINE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION - BETWEEN 5000 MILE OIL CHANGES WE ARE PUTTING IN 4 - 5 QUARTS OF OIL. THERE IS A WELL-KNOWN PISTON DESIGN FAULT ON THIS ENGINE WHICH REQUIRES THE FITTING OF NEW PISTONS AND THIS SHOULD BECOME A RECALL ISSUE NOT AN DISCRETIONARY MATTER DECIDED ARBITRARILY...

May 1, 2015 Engine

4 CYLINDER ENGINE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION - BETWEEN 5000 MILE OIL CHANGES WE ARE PUTTING IN 4 - 5 QUARTS OF OIL. THERE IS A WELL-KNOWN PISTON DESIGN FAULT ON THIS ENGINE WHICH REQUIRES THE FITTING OF NEW PISTONS AND THIS SHOULD BECOME A RECALL ISSUE NOT AN DISCRETIONARY MATTER DECIDED ARBITRARILY...

Apr 18, 2015 Suspension 100,000 mi

THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEEL NUTS GAVE UP, WHICH CAUSED THE ENTIRE CAR GO TO THE DITCH. MY WIFE AND MY TWO KIDS WAS ON THE CAR, AND LUCKILY THEY GET OUT AND SAFELY STOPPED THE CAR. TOYOTA INFORMED ME THAT THEY REPAIRED THESE REAR BOLTS LAST YEAR BECAUSE IT HAD RECALL BEFORE, BUT STILL THE ISSUE IS HA...

Apr 18, 2015 Suspension 100,000 mi

THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEEL NUTS GAVE UP, WHICH CAUSED THE ENTIRE CAR GO TO THE DITCH. MY WIFE AND MY TWO KIDS WAS ON THE CAR, AND LUCKILY THEY GET OUT AND SAFELY STOPPED THE CAR. TOYOTA INFORMED ME THAT THEY REPAIRED THESE REAR BOLTS LAST YEAR BECAUSE IT HAD RECALL BEFORE, BUT STILL THE ISSUE IS HA...

Apr 13, 2015 Power Train 99,241 mi

WATER PUMP HAS FAILED, DESPITE TIMELY AND COMPLETE MAINTENANCE AND NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. A GOOGLE SEARCH REVEALS WIDESPREAD, PREMATURE WATER PUMP FAILURE ON 2008 V6 RAV4 VEHICLES AT EVEN EARLIER MILEAGES. *TR

Apr 13, 2015 Engine 48,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTED PINGING WHEN GOING UP HILLS. CHECKED OIL AND IT DIDN'T EVEN REGISTER! HAD JUST HAD OIL CHANGED 2 WEEKS BEFORE. SINCE THIS TIME, I HAVE HAD TO ADD ABOUT 5 QUARTS OF OIL. NOW I'M TOLD TOYOTA CONSIDERS USING 1 QUART PER 1,000 DRIVING MILES IS "NORMAL". THE ENGINE COULD BURN UP BASE...

Apr 13, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 48,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTED PINGING WHEN GOING UP HILLS. CHECKED OIL AND IT DIDN'T EVEN REGISTER! HAD JUST HAD OIL CHANGED 2 WEEKS BEFORE. SINCE THIS TIME, I HAVE HAD TO ADD ABOUT 5 QUARTS OF OIL. NOW I'M TOLD TOYOTA CONSIDERS USING 1 QUART PER 1,000 DRIVING MILES IS "NORMAL". THE ENGINE COULD BURN UP BASE...

Apr 13, 2015 Power Train 99,241 mi

WATER PUMP HAS FAILED, DESPITE TIMELY AND COMPLETE MAINTENANCE AND NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. A GOOGLE SEARCH REVEALS WIDESPREAD, PREMATURE WATER PUMP FAILURE ON 2008 V6 RAV4 VEHICLES AT EVEN EARLIER MILEAGES. *TR

Apr 13, 2015 Engine 48,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTED PINGING WHEN GOING UP HILLS. CHECKED OIL AND IT DIDN'T EVEN REGISTER! HAD JUST HAD OIL CHANGED 2 WEEKS BEFORE. SINCE THIS TIME, I HAVE HAD TO ADD ABOUT 5 QUARTS OF OIL. NOW I'M TOLD TOYOTA CONSIDERS USING 1 QUART PER 1,000 DRIVING MILES IS "NORMAL". THE ENGINE COULD BURN UP BASE...

Apr 13, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 48,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTED PINGING WHEN GOING UP HILLS. CHECKED OIL AND IT DIDN'T EVEN REGISTER! HAD JUST HAD OIL CHANGED 2 WEEKS BEFORE. SINCE THIS TIME, I HAVE HAD TO ADD ABOUT 5 QUARTS OF OIL. NOW I'M TOLD TOYOTA CONSIDERS USING 1 QUART PER 1,000 DRIVING MILES IS "NORMAL". THE ENGINE COULD BURN UP BASE...

Apr 12, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 70,733 mi

WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT WAITING TO TURN LEFT THE RAV4 ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND LURCHED FORWARD WITH DRIVER'S FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE. DRIVER PUT CAR INTO NEUTRAL WHILE HOLDING DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE CAR HURTLING INTO THE INTERSECTION. DRIVER THEN TURNED OFF THE CAR AND PUT GEAR SHIFT TO...

Apr 12, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 70,733 mi

WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT WAITING TO TURN LEFT THE RAV4 ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND LURCHED FORWARD WITH DRIVER'S FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE. DRIVER PUT CAR INTO NEUTRAL WHILE HOLDING DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE CAR HURTLING INTO THE INTERSECTION. DRIVER THEN TURNED OFF THE CAR AND PUT GEAR SHIFT TO...

Apr 8, 2015 Engine 85,000 mi

I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR MY NORMAL OIL CHANGE IN SEPT 2013 AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO OIL ON THE DIPSTICK, RAV HAD 85,000 MILES AT THE TIME. NO LIGHTS HAD COME ON THAT ALERTED ME TO AN ISSUE. THEY NOTED IT ON THE RECORDS AND SAID THEY WOULD KEEP AN EYE ON IT. I WENT FOR MY NEXT OIL CHANGE NOV 201...

Apr 8, 2015 Engine 85,000 mi

I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR MY NORMAL OIL CHANGE IN SEPT 2013 AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO OIL ON THE DIPSTICK, RAV HAD 85,000 MILES AT THE TIME. NO LIGHTS HAD COME ON THAT ALERTED ME TO AN ISSUE. THEY NOTED IT ON THE RECORDS AND SAID THEY WOULD KEEP AN EYE ON IT. I WENT FOR MY NEXT OIL CHANGE NOV 201...

Apr 6, 2015 Service Brakes 99,500 mi

I PURCHASED MY RAV4 NEW IN 2008. OVER THE YEARS OCCASIONALLY WHEN BRAKING THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN LIKE IT SHOULD AND A REALIZED THAT MY FOOT WAS DEPRESSING BOTH THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME. I DIDN'T LIKE IT VERY MUCH THAT THIS COULD OCCUR BUT NEVER DID ANYTHI...

Apr 6, 2015 Service Brakes 99,500 mi

I PURCHASED MY RAV4 NEW IN 2008. OVER THE YEARS OCCASIONALLY WHEN BRAKING THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN LIKE IT SHOULD AND A REALIZED THAT MY FOOT WAS DEPRESSING BOTH THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME. I DIDN'T LIKE IT VERY MUCH THAT THIS COULD OCCUR BUT NEVER DID ANYTHI...

Apr 3, 2015 Engine 96,000 mi

WHEN STARTING MY CAR MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT, ENGINE LIGHT, VSC LIGHT WOULDN'T GO OUT. WHEN TAKEN THIS TO MY MECHANIC I WAS TOLD THAT THE VACUUM SYSTEM. AFTER CHECKING EVERYTHING , THINGS SEEMED TO BE OK. WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN I WAS TOLD THAT THE GAS CAP WAS PUT ON TO TIGHT. THE LIGHTS WHERE RESET....

Apr 3, 2015 Engine 96,000 mi

WHEN STARTING MY CAR MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT, ENGINE LIGHT, VSC LIGHT WOULDN'T GO OUT. WHEN TAKEN THIS TO MY MECHANIC I WAS TOLD THAT THE VACUUM SYSTEM. AFTER CHECKING EVERYTHING , THINGS SEEMED TO BE OK. WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN I WAS TOLD THAT THE GAS CAP WAS PUT ON TO TIGHT. THE LIGHTS WHERE RESET....

Apr 2, 2015 Engine 138,739 mi

TOYOTA OIL CONSUMPTION TEST CONDUCTED. USAGE OF ~3/4 QT PER 1,200 MILES. FIRST NOTED EXCESSIVE USAGE AT ~ 95,000 MI. TESTED AT 138,739 MI. 2.4L 4-CYL DOHC ENGINE. *TR

Apr 2, 2015 Engine 138,739 mi

TOYOTA OIL CONSUMPTION TEST CONDUCTED. USAGE OF ~3/4 QT PER 1,200 MILES. FIRST NOTED EXCESSIVE USAGE AT ~ 95,000 MI. TESTED AT 138,739 MI. 2.4L 4-CYL DOHC ENGINE. *TR

Mar 22, 2015 Engine 70,733 mi

WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT WAITING TO TURN LEFT THE RAV4 ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND LURCHED FORWARD WITH DRIVER'S FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE. DRIVER PUT CAR INTO NEUTRAL WHILE HOLDING DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE CAR HURTLING INTO THE INTERSECTION. DRIVER THEN TURNED OFF THE CAR AND PUT GEAR SHIFT ...

Mar 22, 2015 Power Train 70,733 mi

WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT WAITING TO TURN LEFT THE RAV4 ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND LURCHED FORWARD WITH DRIVER'S FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE. DRIVER PUT CAR INTO NEUTRAL WHILE HOLDING DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE CAR HURTLING INTO THE INTERSECTION. DRIVER THEN TURNED OFF THE CAR AND PUT GEAR SHIFT ...

Mar 22, 2015 Engine 70,733 mi

WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT WAITING TO TURN LEFT THE RAV4 ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND LURCHED FORWARD WITH DRIVER'S FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE. DRIVER PUT CAR INTO NEUTRAL WHILE HOLDING DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE CAR HURTLING INTO THE INTERSECTION. DRIVER THEN TURNED OFF THE CAR AND PUT GEAR SHIFT ...

Mar 22, 2015 Power Train 70,733 mi

WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT WAITING TO TURN LEFT THE RAV4 ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND LURCHED FORWARD WITH DRIVER'S FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE. DRIVER PUT CAR INTO NEUTRAL WHILE HOLDING DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE CAR HURTLING INTO THE INTERSECTION. DRIVER THEN TURNED OFF THE CAR AND PUT GEAR SHIFT ...

Mar 20, 2015 Steering 63,347 mi

MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN I TURN AND I FEEL A "BUMP" IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS CHARGED $594.45 AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE REPAIR REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE, I FOUND THAT THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE ENFORCE A VEHICLE RECALL FOR THIS...

Mar 20, 2015 Electrical System Fire 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. SHORTLY AFTER PARKING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. A POLICE AND A FIRE REPORT WERE FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE INSPECTED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. TH...

Mar 20, 2015 Steering 63,347 mi

MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN I TURN AND I FEEL A "BUMP" IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS CHARGED $594.45 AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE REPAIR REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE, I FOUND THAT THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE ENFORCE A VEHICLE RECALL FOR THIS...

Mar 20, 2015 Electrical System Fire 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. SHORTLY AFTER PARKING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. A POLICE AND A FIRE REPORT WERE FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE INSPECTED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. TH...

Mar 19, 2015 Engine 138,000 mi

I FIRST HEARD KNOCKING NOISE UPON COLD START-UP. THIS HAS NOW BECOME A CHRONIC NOISE. WHEN GETTING TRUCK SERVICED FOR ANOTHER MATTER THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE VVT-I BOLTS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR A CHARGE OF $3500-$5600. HE ALSO NOTED THIS WAS EXPENSIVE BECAUSE IT IS A LE...

Mar 19, 2015 Engine 138,000 mi

I FIRST HEARD KNOCKING NOISE UPON COLD START-UP. THIS HAS NOW BECOME A CHRONIC NOISE. WHEN GETTING TRUCK SERVICED FOR ANOTHER MATTER THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE VVT-I BOLTS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR A CHARGE OF $3500-$5600. HE ALSO NOTED THIS WAS EXPENSIVE BECAUSE IT IS A LE...

Mar 13, 2015 Engine 84,278 mi

RECEIVED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT NOTIFICATION (EXTENDED WARRANTY) FOR THE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. FREE FIX. WHAT A JOKE. THEY TELL YOU TO COME IN FOR THE TEST, FILL YOUR OIL TO FULL AND TELL YOU TO COME BACK IN 1200 MILES. TWELVE HUNDRED MILES LATER YOU GO BACK YOUR CAR IS AT LOW/ADD LEVEL, THEY...

Mar 13, 2015 Engine 84,278 mi

RECEIVED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT NOTIFICATION (EXTENDED WARRANTY) FOR THE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. FREE FIX. WHAT A JOKE. THEY TELL YOU TO COME IN FOR THE TEST, FILL YOUR OIL TO FULL AND TELL YOU TO COME BACK IN 1200 MILES. TWELVE HUNDRED MILES LATER YOU GO BACK YOUR CAR IS AT LOW/ADD LEVEL, THEY...

Mar 10, 2015 Engine 78,000 mi

RAV4 2008 LIMITED V4 WATER PUMP LEAKING AT 78000 MILES. LEAKING MY $600 MONEY I AM LOOKING FOR USER TO FILE CLASS ACTION. HTTP://TOYOTA.PISSEDCONSUMER.COM/RAV-4-WATER-PUMP-FAILURE-CLASS-ACTION-20110719249797.HTML?COMPANY_ID=5467. *TR

Mar 10, 2015 Engine 78,000 mi

RAV4 2008 LIMITED V4 WATER PUMP LEAKING AT 78000 MILES. LEAKING MY $600 MONEY I AM LOOKING FOR USER TO FILE CLASS ACTION. HTTP://TOYOTA.PISSEDCONSUMER.COM/RAV-4-WATER-PUMP-FAILURE-CLASS-ACTION-20110719249797.HTML?COMPANY_ID=5467. *TR

Mar 6, 2015 Service Brakes 94,000 mi

ABS LIGHT, VSC LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING ALL SYSTEMS TO BE INOPERATIVE. AFTER TAKING CAR TO LOCAL DEALER PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE BAD LEFT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, HARNESS FOR SENSOR AND WHEEL HUB THAT HAD CORROSION ON IT POSSIBLY FROM LIVING IN AN AREA THAT DEICES...

Mar 6, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 94,000 mi

ABS LIGHT, VSC LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING ALL SYSTEMS TO BE INOPERATIVE. AFTER TAKING CAR TO LOCAL DEALER PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE BAD LEFT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, HARNESS FOR SENSOR AND WHEEL HUB THAT HAD CORROSION ON IT POSSIBLY FROM LIVING IN AN AREA THAT DEICES...

Mar 6, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 94,000 mi

ABS LIGHT, VSC LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING ALL SYSTEMS TO BE INOPERATIVE. AFTER TAKING CAR TO LOCAL DEALER PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE BAD LEFT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, HARNESS FOR SENSOR AND WHEEL HUB THAT HAD CORROSION ON IT POSSIBLY FROM LIVING IN AN AREA THAT DEICES...

Mar 6, 2015 Service Brakes 94,000 mi

ABS LIGHT, VSC LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING ALL SYSTEMS TO BE INOPERATIVE. AFTER TAKING CAR TO LOCAL DEALER PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE BAD LEFT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, HARNESS FOR SENSOR AND WHEEL HUB THAT HAD CORROSION ON IT POSSIBLY FROM LIVING IN AN AREA THAT DEICES...

Mar 6, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 94,000 mi

ABS LIGHT, VSC LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING ALL SYSTEMS TO BE INOPERATIVE. AFTER TAKING CAR TO LOCAL DEALER PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE BAD LEFT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, HARNESS FOR SENSOR AND WHEEL HUB THAT HAD CORROSION ON IT POSSIBLY FROM LIVING IN AN AREA THAT DEICES...

Mar 6, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 94,000 mi

ABS LIGHT, VSC LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING ALL SYSTEMS TO BE INOPERATIVE. AFTER TAKING CAR TO LOCAL DEALER PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE BAD LEFT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, HARNESS FOR SENSOR AND WHEEL HUB THAT HAD CORROSION ON IT POSSIBLY FROM LIVING IN AN AREA THAT DEICES...

Feb 27, 2015 Air Bags Crash 140,000 mi

I'M TELLING WHAT HAPPENED WITH HELP OF PASSENGERS IN CAR WITH ME. I WAS THE DRIVER AND RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY 3 INCH LACERATION TO BACK OF FOREHEAD WHICH REQUIRED 10 STAPLES. I LOST CONSCIOUSNESS AND DON'T REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED. THE PASSENGERS STATE I PULLED OUT AND TRUCK WAS COMING AND IT HIT ME. ...

Feb 27, 2015 Air Bags Crash 140,000 mi

I'M TELLING WHAT HAPPENED WITH HELP OF PASSENGERS IN CAR WITH ME. I WAS THE DRIVER AND RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY 3 INCH LACERATION TO BACK OF FOREHEAD WHICH REQUIRED 10 STAPLES. I LOST CONSCIOUSNESS AND DON'T REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED. THE PASSENGERS STATE I PULLED OUT AND TRUCK WAS COMING AND IT HIT ME. ...

Feb 15, 2015 Steering 40,230 mi

POWER STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT,DEALER REPLACED STEERING COLUMN. PROBLEM WITH SENSOR LOCATED AT COLUMN. COST TO ME $1260.00. *TR

Feb 15, 2015 Steering 40,230 mi

POWER STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT,DEALER REPLACED STEERING COLUMN. PROBLEM WITH SENSOR LOCATED AT COLUMN. COST TO ME $1260.00. *TR

Feb 9, 2015 Engine 60,000 mi

MY VIN NUMBER IS ON THEIR TSB LIST AND THEY KNEW THEIR PROBLEMS AND STILL TRYING TO PLAY GAMES. TOYOTA IS TRYING EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO SCREW UP WITH CONSUMER. THEY WANT YOU TO TEST THE OIL CONSUMPTION EVEN YOU ALREADY TESTED THREE TIMES BEFORE. THEY ARE NOT ANSWERING YOUR PHONES. AUDI ALREADY LOST...

Feb 9, 2015 Engine 60,000 mi

MY VIN NUMBER IS ON THEIR TSB LIST AND THEY KNEW THEIR PROBLEMS AND STILL TRYING TO PLAY GAMES. TOYOTA IS TRYING EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO SCREW UP WITH CONSUMER. THEY WANT YOU TO TEST THE OIL CONSUMPTION EVEN YOU ALREADY TESTED THREE TIMES BEFORE. THEY ARE NOT ANSWERING YOUR PHONES. AUDI ALREADY LOST...

Feb 3, 2015 Suspension 50,007 mi

ALIGNMENT ON REAR WHEELS CANNOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE OF SAFETY RECALL PERFORMED BY TOYOTA ON MY 2008 RAV4. THE RECALL WAS TO CORRECT A SAFETY ISSUE ON THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS. THE REMEDY FOR THIS ISSUE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ANY ADJUSTMENT TO CORRECT OUT OF ALIGNMENT ON THE REAR OF VEHICLE. THIS ...

Feb 3, 2015 Suspension 50,007 mi

ALIGNMENT ON REAR WHEELS CANNOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE OF SAFETY RECALL PERFORMED BY TOYOTA ON MY 2008 RAV4. THE RECALL WAS TO CORRECT A SAFETY ISSUE ON THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS. THE REMEDY FOR THIS ISSUE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ANY ADJUSTMENT TO CORRECT OUT OF ALIGNMENT ON THE REAR OF VEHICLE. THIS ...

Feb 2, 2015 Suspension 83,037 mi

COMPLETED RECALL AT DEALERSHIP ON 11/11/14 FOR REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND THE LEFT WHEEL CAMBER WENT IN AT -0*50 (WELL WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS) AND CAME OUT AT -1*49 JUST BARELY WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS( JUST NOTICED TODAY BECAUSE IT FAILED AN ALIGNMENT TEST). TODAY, 2/2/15 (3 MONTHS AND 2100 MILES L...

Feb 2, 2015 Suspension 83,037 mi

COMPLETED RECALL AT DEALERSHIP ON 11/11/14 FOR REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND THE LEFT WHEEL CAMBER WENT IN AT -0*50 (WELL WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS) AND CAME OUT AT -1*49 JUST BARELY WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS( JUST NOTICED TODAY BECAUSE IT FAILED AN ALIGNMENT TEST). TODAY, 2/2/15 (3 MONTHS AND 2100 MILES L...

Jan 21, 2015 Structure

DRIVER DOOR, FRONT PASSENGER DOOR, AND TAILGATE DOOR LOCK MECHANISMS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED, NOT LOCKING OR UNLOCKING WITH THE REMOTE. HAD FRONT DRIVER DOOR LOCK AND REAR TAILGATE DOOR LOCKS REPAIRED EACH COSTING APPROX. $500. HOW CAN SO MANY LOCKS GO BAD? HAVE OTHER CAR OWNERS HAD THIS PROBLEM? *TR

Jan 21, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER DOOR, FRONT PASSENGER DOOR, AND TAILGATE DOOR LOCK MECHANISMS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED, NOT LOCKING OR UNLOCKING WITH THE REMOTE. HAD FRONT DRIVER DOOR LOCK AND REAR TAILGATE DOOR LOCKS REPAIRED EACH COSTING APPROX. $500. HOW CAN SO MANY LOCKS GO BAD? HAVE OTHER CAR OWNERS HAD THIS PROBLEM? *TR

Jan 21, 2015 Structure

DRIVER DOOR, FRONT PASSENGER DOOR, AND TAILGATE DOOR LOCK MECHANISMS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED, NOT LOCKING OR UNLOCKING WITH THE REMOTE. HAD FRONT DRIVER DOOR LOCK AND REAR TAILGATE DOOR LOCKS REPAIRED EACH COSTING APPROX. $500. HOW CAN SO MANY LOCKS GO BAD? HAVE OTHER CAR OWNERS HAD THIS PROBLEM? *TR

Jan 21, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER DOOR, FRONT PASSENGER DOOR, AND TAILGATE DOOR LOCK MECHANISMS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED, NOT LOCKING OR UNLOCKING WITH THE REMOTE. HAD FRONT DRIVER DOOR LOCK AND REAR TAILGATE DOOR LOCKS REPAIRED EACH COSTING APPROX. $500. HOW CAN SO MANY LOCKS GO BAD? HAVE OTHER CAR OWNERS HAD THIS PROBLEM? *TR

Jan 14, 2015 Suspension 66,000 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT TOYOTA HAMPTON DEALERSHIP IN TOWN, LAFAYETTE, LA. 888-755-2961 (SERVICE). MY WIFE AND I HAVE CALLED THIS NUMBER MULTIPLE TIMES AND HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED SEVERAL TIMES BUT REACHED NOWHERE. WE HAVE LEFT MULTIPLE MESSAGES BUT DON'T RECEIVE ANY PHONE CALL BACK FROM...

Jan 14, 2015 Suspension 66,000 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT TOYOTA HAMPTON DEALERSHIP IN TOWN, LAFAYETTE, LA. 888-755-2961 (SERVICE). MY WIFE AND I HAVE CALLED THIS NUMBER MULTIPLE TIMES AND HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED SEVERAL TIMES BUT REACHED NOWHERE. WE HAVE LEFT MULTIPLE MESSAGES BUT DON'T RECEIVE ANY PHONE CALL BACK FROM...

Dec 22, 2014 Steering 75,200 mi

CLUNKING NOISE FROM STEERING SHAFT THAT IS BOTH AUDIBLE AND FELT THROUGH STEERING WHEEL. OCCURS TURNING BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT, GOING FORWARD OR REVERSE, BUT NOT WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT. *TR

Dec 22, 2014 Steering 75,200 mi

CLUNKING NOISE FROM STEERING SHAFT THAT IS BOTH AUDIBLE AND FELT THROUGH STEERING WHEEL. OCCURS TURNING BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT, GOING FORWARD OR REVERSE, BUT NOT WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT. *TR

Dec 17, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) 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...

Dec 17, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) 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...

Dec 4, 2014 Engine 81,000 mi

CAR RUNS THROUGH OIL BETWEEN 5000 RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGES. HAVE TO CONSTANTLY CHECK IF THERE IS ENOUGH OIL. NO LEAKS, JUST GOES THROUGH A LOT OF OIL. *TR

Dec 4, 2014 Engine 81,000 mi

CAR RUNS THROUGH OIL BETWEEN 5000 RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGES. HAVE TO CONSTANTLY CHECK IF THERE IS ENOUGH OIL. NO LEAKS, JUST GOES THROUGH A LOT OF OIL. *TR

Nov 12, 2014 Engine

THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, HOWEVER, THIS INQUIRY IS ABOUT THE ENGINE OIL. MY WIFE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW, THE ENGINE IS A 4 CYLINDER (2AZ-FE). THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS AND IT CONTINUES. EVERY 1400 TO 2000 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, AND WHEN I THE ENGINE OIL, ITS...

Nov 12, 2014 Engine

THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, HOWEVER, THIS INQUIRY IS ABOUT THE ENGINE OIL. MY WIFE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW, THE ENGINE IS A 4 CYLINDER (2AZ-FE). THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS AND IT CONTINUES. EVERY 1400 TO 2000 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, AND WHEN I THE ENGINE OIL, ITS...

Nov 11, 2014 Steering 80,933 mi

REQUESTED STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT DURING INSPECTION (NEED ATTENTION SOON). THOUGHT THAT WAS ODD. WENT ONLINE AND APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA VEHICLES. CALLED TOYOTA 800 331-4331, THEY DIDN'T CARE. THOUGHT I FILE A COMPLAINT TO GET IT RECALLED. *TR

Nov 11, 2014 Steering 80,933 mi

REQUESTED STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT DURING INSPECTION (NEED ATTENTION SOON). THOUGHT THAT WAS ODD. WENT ONLINE AND APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA VEHICLES. CALLED TOYOTA 800 331-4331, THEY DIDN'T CARE. THOUGHT I FILE A COMPLAINT TO GET IT RECALLED. *TR

Nov 10, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 RAV4 TOYOTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION). 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...

Nov 10, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 RAV4 TOYOTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION). 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...

Oct 28, 2014 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V168000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Oct 28, 2014 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V168000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Oct 18, 2014 Engine 74,200 mi

JUST LEARNED TODAY THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION FOR A 2008 RAV4 WITH ONLY 74,000 MILES ON IT. HAD THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE AT 72,000 MILES WHERE THEY DID THE 70K MI SERVICE TO INCLUDE MULTIPOINT/FLOOR MAT, REPLACED THE WATER PUMP, BRAKE FLUID FLUSH AND "ENGINE MINOR". I THINK SOMETHING IS WRONG HE...

Oct 18, 2014 Power Train 74,200 mi

JUST LEARNED TODAY THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION FOR A 2008 RAV4 WITH ONLY 74,000 MILES ON IT. HAD THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE AT 72,000 MILES WHERE THEY DID THE 70K MI SERVICE TO INCLUDE MULTIPOINT/FLOOR MAT, REPLACED THE WATER PUMP, BRAKE FLUID FLUSH AND "ENGINE MINOR". I THINK SOMETHING IS WRONG HE...

Oct 18, 2014 Engine 74,200 mi

JUST LEARNED TODAY THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION FOR A 2008 RAV4 WITH ONLY 74,000 MILES ON IT. HAD THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE AT 72,000 MILES WHERE THEY DID THE 70K MI SERVICE TO INCLUDE MULTIPOINT/FLOOR MAT, REPLACED THE WATER PUMP, BRAKE FLUID FLUSH AND "ENGINE MINOR". I THINK SOMETHING IS WRONG HE...

Oct 18, 2014 Power Train 74,200 mi

JUST LEARNED TODAY THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION FOR A 2008 RAV4 WITH ONLY 74,000 MILES ON IT. HAD THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE AT 72,000 MILES WHERE THEY DID THE 70K MI SERVICE TO INCLUDE MULTIPOINT/FLOOR MAT, REPLACED THE WATER PUMP, BRAKE FLUID FLUSH AND "ENGINE MINOR". I THINK SOMETHING IS WRONG HE...

Oct 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 83,552 mi

THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AROUND 65 MPH OR HIGHER THE THROTTLE CONTROL IS NOT RESPONDING VERY DANGEROUS . *TR

Oct 6, 2014 Engine 83,552 mi

THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AROUND 65 MPH OR HIGHER THE THROTTLE CONTROL IS NOT RESPONDING VERY DANGEROUS . *TR

Oct 6, 2014 Power Train 83,552 mi

THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AROUND 65 MPH OR HIGHER THE THROTTLE CONTROL IS NOT RESPONDING VERY DANGEROUS . *TR

Oct 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 83,552 mi

THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AROUND 65 MPH OR HIGHER THE THROTTLE CONTROL IS NOT RESPONDING VERY DANGEROUS . *TR

Oct 6, 2014 Engine 83,552 mi

THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AROUND 65 MPH OR HIGHER THE THROTTLE CONTROL IS NOT RESPONDING VERY DANGEROUS . *TR

Oct 6, 2014 Power Train 83,552 mi

THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AROUND 65 MPH OR HIGHER THE THROTTLE CONTROL IS NOT RESPONDING VERY DANGEROUS . *TR

Oct 3, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION), BUT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Oct 3, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION), BUT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Oct 1, 2014 Steering 48,000 mi

AFTER BEING TOLD I NEEDED A STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, I STARTED INVESTIGATING ON THE INTERNET AND COME TO REALIZE THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE DATING BACK TO 2007. WHEN STEERING I HEAR A CRACKING SOUND AND FEEL THAT IT IS A DEFECT. ALL OF THE RAV 4'S ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLE...

Oct 1, 2014 Steering 48,000 mi

AFTER BEING TOLD I NEEDED A STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, I STARTED INVESTIGATING ON THE INTERNET AND COME TO REALIZE THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE DATING BACK TO 2007. WHEN STEERING I HEAR A CRACKING SOUND AND FEEL THAT IT IS A DEFECT. ALL OF THE RAV 4'S ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLE...

Sep 29, 2014 Engine 95,000 mi

A LITTLE AFTER ITS REGULAR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE MY 2008 RAV4 STARTED TO MAKE AN ODD NOISE (RATTLING) WHEN REACHING 40 MPH AT 1500 RPM. CHECKED FLUIDS AND NOTICED THAT ENGINE OIL WAS DRY (BURNT OIL ON STICK) AND BLACK ATF. IMMEDIATELY REPLACED FLUIDS (ENGINE AND WS ATF). TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND THEY ...

Sep 29, 2014 Power Train 95,000 mi

A LITTLE AFTER ITS REGULAR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE MY 2008 RAV4 STARTED TO MAKE AN ODD NOISE (RATTLING) WHEN REACHING 40 MPH AT 1500 RPM. CHECKED FLUIDS AND NOTICED THAT ENGINE OIL WAS DRY (BURNT OIL ON STICK) AND BLACK ATF. IMMEDIATELY REPLACED FLUIDS (ENGINE AND WS ATF). TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND THEY ...

Sep 29, 2014 Unknown Or Other 95,000 mi

A LITTLE AFTER ITS REGULAR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE MY 2008 RAV4 STARTED TO MAKE AN ODD NOISE (RATTLING) WHEN REACHING 40 MPH AT 1500 RPM. CHECKED FLUIDS AND NOTICED THAT ENGINE OIL WAS DRY (BURNT OIL ON STICK) AND BLACK ATF. IMMEDIATELY REPLACED FLUIDS (ENGINE AND WS ATF). TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND THEY ...

Sep 29, 2014 Engine 95,000 mi

A LITTLE AFTER ITS REGULAR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE MY 2008 RAV4 STARTED TO MAKE AN ODD NOISE (RATTLING) WHEN REACHING 40 MPH AT 1500 RPM. CHECKED FLUIDS AND NOTICED THAT ENGINE OIL WAS DRY (BURNT OIL ON STICK) AND BLACK ATF. IMMEDIATELY REPLACED FLUIDS (ENGINE AND WS ATF). TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND THEY ...

Sep 29, 2014 Power Train 95,000 mi

A LITTLE AFTER ITS REGULAR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE MY 2008 RAV4 STARTED TO MAKE AN ODD NOISE (RATTLING) WHEN REACHING 40 MPH AT 1500 RPM. CHECKED FLUIDS AND NOTICED THAT ENGINE OIL WAS DRY (BURNT OIL ON STICK) AND BLACK ATF. IMMEDIATELY REPLACED FLUIDS (ENGINE AND WS ATF). TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND THEY ...

Sep 29, 2014 Unknown Or Other 95,000 mi

A LITTLE AFTER ITS REGULAR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE MY 2008 RAV4 STARTED TO MAKE AN ODD NOISE (RATTLING) WHEN REACHING 40 MPH AT 1500 RPM. CHECKED FLUIDS AND NOTICED THAT ENGINE OIL WAS DRY (BURNT OIL ON STICK) AND BLACK ATF. IMMEDIATELY REPLACED FLUIDS (ENGINE AND WS ATF). TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND THEY ...

Sep 17, 2014 Engine 81,471 mi

OUR 2008 RAV4 OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND WE HAD JUST HAD OUR OIL CHANGED SO WE THOUGHT THE BUSINESS DIDN'T ADD ENOUGH OIL WHEN THEY DID THE OIL CHANGE. WE TOOK IT BACK AND WAS TOLD IT WAS AN OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM THAT THIS MODEL YEAR HAS. FIRST WE HEARD ABOUT IT. WE TOOK IT TO TOYOTA DEALER IN OMAHA A...

Sep 17, 2014 Engine 81,471 mi

OUR 2008 RAV4 OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND WE HAD JUST HAD OUR OIL CHANGED SO WE THOUGHT THE BUSINESS DIDN'T ADD ENOUGH OIL WHEN THEY DID THE OIL CHANGE. WE TOOK IT BACK AND WAS TOLD IT WAS AN OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM THAT THIS MODEL YEAR HAS. FIRST WE HEARD ABOUT IT. WE TOOK IT TO TOYOTA DEALER IN OMAHA A...

Sep 10, 2014 Suspension

TOYOTA DEALER NOT BEING SUPPLIED WITH REPLACEMENT PARTS. DEALER HAS NO IDEA HOW MUCH LONGER IT WILL TAKE TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIR. I HAVE WAITED 9 MONTHS AND STILL GETTING THE SAME STORY ABOUT NO AVAILABLE PARTS AND NO TIMETABLE FOR REPAIR. THIS IS FOR RECALL CSJ. CHUCK PATTERSON TOYOTA IN CHIC...

Sep 10, 2014 Suspension

TOYOTA DEALER NOT BEING SUPPLIED WITH REPLACEMENT PARTS. DEALER HAS NO IDEA HOW MUCH LONGER IT WILL TAKE TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIR. I HAVE WAITED 9 MONTHS AND STILL GETTING THE SAME STORY ABOUT NO AVAILABLE PARTS AND NO TIMETABLE FOR REPAIR. THIS IS FOR RECALL CSJ. CHUCK PATTERSON TOYOTA IN CHIC...

Sep 9, 2014 Steering 19,874 mi

I WENT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE I HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THEY DID NOT HEAR ANYTHING AND I COULD NOT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY. A YEAR LATER, AT A ROUTINE CHECKUP, THEY SAID THEY HEARD THE SOUND AND IT WAS A DAMAGE STEERING SHAFT AND RACK & PINIO...

Sep 9, 2014 Engine 50,000 mi

THE 2008 RAV4'S SEEM TO HAVE A SERIOUS DEFECT WITH THE ENGINES BURNING A LOT OF OIL DUE TO BAD PISTON RINGS. THIS DEFECT IS COSTING RAV4 OWNERS QUITE A BIT OF MONEY AND TOYOTA ISN'T RECALLING THE ENGINES FOR REPAIR. TOYOTA SHOULD BE HELD REASONABLE FOR THE DESIGN FLAWS AND GET THESE CARS FIXED RIG...

Sep 9, 2014 Steering 19,874 mi

I WENT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE I HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THEY DID NOT HEAR ANYTHING AND I COULD NOT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY. A YEAR LATER, AT A ROUTINE CHECKUP, THEY SAID THEY HEARD THE SOUND AND IT WAS A DAMAGE STEERING SHAFT AND RACK & PINIO...

Sep 9, 2014 Engine 50,000 mi

THE 2008 RAV4'S SEEM TO HAVE A SERIOUS DEFECT WITH THE ENGINES BURNING A LOT OF OIL DUE TO BAD PISTON RINGS. THIS DEFECT IS COSTING RAV4 OWNERS QUITE A BIT OF MONEY AND TOYOTA ISN'T RECALLING THE ENGINES FOR REPAIR. TOYOTA SHOULD BE HELD REASONABLE FOR THE DESIGN FLAWS AND GET THESE CARS FIXED RIG...

Sep 5, 2014 Suspension 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ...

Sep 5, 2014 Suspension 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ...

Sep 2, 2014 Air Bags 46,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE WEST VIRGINIA TURNPIKE WHEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. THE BAG DIDN'T OPEN, BUT IT SCARED ME. THERE IS NO SHOULDER ON THE TURNPIKE TO GET OVER AND THERE IS LOTS OF TRUCKERS. THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON UNTIL I GOT OFF THE TURNPIKE AND PULLED OVER TO A REST STOP. I TURNED OFF TH...

Sep 2, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,300 mi

IN MARCH 2014 AFTER DRIVING MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES AFTER AN OIL CHANGE I CHECKED MY OIL AND WAS DOWN ABOUT 1 1/2 QUARTS. THE OIL AND FILTER WERE THEN CHANGED. IN SEPTEMBER 2014 AFTER DRIVING 3000 MILES THE OIL LEVEL FELL 2 QUARTS SHORT. *TR

Sep 2, 2014 Engine 70,000 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION I WENT FOR AN OIL CHANGE AS I DO EVERY 3000 MILES AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS LITTLE OIL. THEY LOOKED FOR LEAKS ETC. NONE FOUND. THOUGHT IT WAS A FLUKE. ABOUT 1500 MILES IN MY ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON MY BROTHER IN LAW WHO IS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC FOR 30 YEARS AND TAKES CARE ...

Sep 2, 2014 Air Bags 46,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE WEST VIRGINIA TURNPIKE WHEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. THE BAG DIDN'T OPEN, BUT IT SCARED ME. THERE IS NO SHOULDER ON THE TURNPIKE TO GET OVER AND THERE IS LOTS OF TRUCKERS. THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON UNTIL I GOT OFF THE TURNPIKE AND PULLED OVER TO A REST STOP. I TURNED OFF TH...

Sep 2, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,300 mi

IN MARCH 2014 AFTER DRIVING MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES AFTER AN OIL CHANGE I CHECKED MY OIL AND WAS DOWN ABOUT 1 1/2 QUARTS. THE OIL AND FILTER WERE THEN CHANGED. IN SEPTEMBER 2014 AFTER DRIVING 3000 MILES THE OIL LEVEL FELL 2 QUARTS SHORT. *TR

Sep 2, 2014 Engine 70,000 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION I WENT FOR AN OIL CHANGE AS I DO EVERY 3000 MILES AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS LITTLE OIL. THEY LOOKED FOR LEAKS ETC. NONE FOUND. THOUGHT IT WAS A FLUKE. ABOUT 1500 MILES IN MY ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON MY BROTHER IN LAW WHO IS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC FOR 30 YEARS AND TAKES CARE ...

Aug 26, 2014 Visibility

DRIVER'S VISOR IS LOOSE. IT WON'T FOLD UP. PLEASE KINDLY HAVE A RECALL ON THIS. THANKS! *TR

Aug 26, 2014 Visibility

DRIVER'S VISOR IS LOOSE. IT WON'T FOLD UP. PLEASE KINDLY HAVE A RECALL ON THIS. THANKS! *TR

Aug 15, 2014 Suspension 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WOULD BECOME UNCONTROLLABLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME UNSTABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V37000 (SUSPENS...

Aug 15, 2014 Suspension 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WOULD BECOME UNCONTROLLABLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME UNSTABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V37000 (SUSPENS...

Aug 12, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, VSC LIGHT, AND 4WD LIGHTS STAYED ON AFTER WE PURCHASED VEHICLE. WE WERE ADVISED TO DISCONNECT BATTERY TO RESET, IT WORKED UNTIL CAR WAS SHUT OFF. THEN THE LIGHTS CARE ON AGAIN, AND 4WD WOULD NOT WORK. OUR DRIVEWAY REQUIRES 4WD! TOOK IT TO TOYOTA SERVICE NEAR OUR HOME, HE CALLED W...

Aug 12, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, VSC LIGHT, AND 4WD LIGHTS STAYED ON AFTER WE PURCHASED VEHICLE. WE WERE ADVISED TO DISCONNECT BATTERY TO RESET, IT WORKED UNTIL CAR WAS SHUT OFF. THEN THE LIGHTS CARE ON AGAIN, AND 4WD WOULD NOT WORK. OUR DRIVEWAY REQUIRES 4WD! TOOK IT TO TOYOTA SERVICE NEAR OUR HOME, HE CALLED W...

Aug 12, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, VSC LIGHT, AND 4WD LIGHTS STAYED ON AFTER WE PURCHASED VEHICLE. WE WERE ADVISED TO DISCONNECT BATTERY TO RESET, IT WORKED UNTIL CAR WAS SHUT OFF. THEN THE LIGHTS CARE ON AGAIN, AND 4WD WOULD NOT WORK. OUR DRIVEWAY REQUIRES 4WD! TOOK IT TO TOYOTA SERVICE NEAR OUR HOME, HE CALLED W...

Aug 12, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, VSC LIGHT, AND 4WD LIGHTS STAYED ON AFTER WE PURCHASED VEHICLE. WE WERE ADVISED TO DISCONNECT BATTERY TO RESET, IT WORKED UNTIL CAR WAS SHUT OFF. THEN THE LIGHTS CARE ON AGAIN, AND 4WD WOULD NOT WORK. OUR DRIVEWAY REQUIRES 4WD! TOOK IT TO TOYOTA SERVICE NEAR OUR HOME, HE CALLED W...

Aug 6, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

MY CAR WOULD NOT START, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND OIL LIGHT REMAINED ON EVEN WHILE KEY WAS NOT IN IGNITION. ALSO, THERE WAS A HUMMING AND SLIGHT TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHILE THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF. IT SEEMED LIKE SOMETHING HAD SHORTED OUT AND SOMETHING ELECTRICAL WAS CAUSING SOM...

Aug 6, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

MY CAR WOULD NOT START, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND OIL LIGHT REMAINED ON EVEN WHILE KEY WAS NOT IN IGNITION. ALSO, THERE WAS A HUMMING AND SLIGHT TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHILE THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF. IT SEEMED LIKE SOMETHING HAD SHORTED OUT AND SOMETHING ELECTRICAL WAS CAUSING SOM...

Jul 17, 2014 Suspension

ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO I RECEIVED A SECOND URGENT RECALL LETTER FROM TOYOTA REGARDING THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM, MEANING THEY DIDN'T FIX IT THE FIRST TIME ABOUT A YEAR AGO. HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT LOCAL DEALERS AND TOYOTA USA SAY THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS AND DON'T KNOW WHEN THE PART...

Jul 17, 2014 Suspension

ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO I RECEIVED A SECOND URGENT RECALL LETTER FROM TOYOTA REGARDING THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM, MEANING THEY DIDN'T FIX IT THE FIRST TIME ABOUT A YEAR AGO. HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT LOCAL DEALERS AND TOYOTA USA SAY THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS AND DON'T KNOW WHEN THE PART...

Jul 9, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 84,253 mi

EVAPORATIVE CONTROL (EVAP) SYSTEM DESIGN FLAW. THIS DESIGN FLAW ALLOWS WATER/DEBRIS/ETC TO ENTER THE EVAP SYSTEM, RESULTING IN THE NEED TO REPLACE PIECES OF THE EVAP SYSTEM SUCH AS FILTER EMISSION HOSES, CHARCOAL CANISTER, CANISTER VENT VALVE, OR ACCORDING TO MY LAST TOYOTA DEALERSHIP VISIT THE WHOL...

Jul 9, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,253 mi

EVAPORATIVE CONTROL (EVAP) SYSTEM DESIGN FLAW. THIS DESIGN FLAW ALLOWS WATER/DEBRIS/ETC TO ENTER THE EVAP SYSTEM, RESULTING IN THE NEED TO REPLACE PIECES OF THE EVAP SYSTEM SUCH AS FILTER EMISSION HOSES, CHARCOAL CANISTER, CANISTER VENT VALVE, OR ACCORDING TO MY LAST TOYOTA DEALERSHIP VISIT THE WHOL...

Jul 9, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 84,253 mi

EVAPORATIVE CONTROL (EVAP) SYSTEM DESIGN FLAW. THIS DESIGN FLAW ALLOWS WATER/DEBRIS/ETC TO ENTER THE EVAP SYSTEM, RESULTING IN THE NEED TO REPLACE PIECES OF THE EVAP SYSTEM SUCH AS FILTER EMISSION HOSES, CHARCOAL CANISTER, CANISTER VENT VALVE, OR ACCORDING TO MY LAST TOYOTA DEALERSHIP VISIT THE WHOL...

Jul 9, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,253 mi

EVAPORATIVE CONTROL (EVAP) SYSTEM DESIGN FLAW. THIS DESIGN FLAW ALLOWS WATER/DEBRIS/ETC TO ENTER THE EVAP SYSTEM, RESULTING IN THE NEED TO REPLACE PIECES OF THE EVAP SYSTEM SUCH AS FILTER EMISSION HOSES, CHARCOAL CANISTER, CANISTER VENT VALVE, OR ACCORDING TO MY LAST TOYOTA DEALERSHIP VISIT THE WHOL...

Jul 1, 2014 Suspension

I RECEIVED AN "URGENT SAFETY RECALL" FROM TOYOTA SOMETIME JAN - APRIL 2014, REGARDING "REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS (NO 1), ONE OF SEVERAL RECALL NOTICES I'VE RECEIVED SINCE OWNING THIS VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THIS IS THE FIRST TIME WHERE I CANNOT GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, BECAUSE T...

Jul 1, 2014 Suspension

I RECEIVED AN "URGENT SAFETY RECALL" FROM TOYOTA SOMETIME JAN - APRIL 2014, REGARDING "REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS (NO 1), ONE OF SEVERAL RECALL NOTICES I'VE RECEIVED SINCE OWNING THIS VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THIS IS THE FIRST TIME WHERE I CANNOT GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, BECAUSE T...

Jun 24, 2014 Engine 71,000 mi

WATER PUMP STARTING MAKING INCREDIBLE DIESEL / MECHANICAL GRINDING SOUNDS. COOLANT LEAKING FROM WATER PUMP. WATER PUMP BEARING OVERHEATING - ODOR CLEARLY DISCERNIBLE FROM INSIDE VEHICLE. CHECKED INTERNET - THIS IS A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT AMONG RAV4 V6 OWNERS - MANY OWNERS HAVING REPLACED WATER PUMP ...

Jun 24, 2014 Power Train 71,000 mi

WATER PUMP STARTING MAKING INCREDIBLE DIESEL / MECHANICAL GRINDING SOUNDS. COOLANT LEAKING FROM WATER PUMP. WATER PUMP BEARING OVERHEATING - ODOR CLEARLY DISCERNIBLE FROM INSIDE VEHICLE. CHECKED INTERNET - THIS IS A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT AMONG RAV4 V6 OWNERS - MANY OWNERS HAVING REPLACED WATER PUMP ...

Jun 24, 2014 Engine 71,000 mi

WATER PUMP STARTING MAKING INCREDIBLE DIESEL / MECHANICAL GRINDING SOUNDS. COOLANT LEAKING FROM WATER PUMP. WATER PUMP BEARING OVERHEATING - ODOR CLEARLY DISCERNIBLE FROM INSIDE VEHICLE. CHECKED INTERNET - THIS IS A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT AMONG RAV4 V6 OWNERS - MANY OWNERS HAVING REPLACED WATER PUMP ...

Jun 24, 2014 Power Train 71,000 mi

WATER PUMP STARTING MAKING INCREDIBLE DIESEL / MECHANICAL GRINDING SOUNDS. COOLANT LEAKING FROM WATER PUMP. WATER PUMP BEARING OVERHEATING - ODOR CLEARLY DISCERNIBLE FROM INSIDE VEHICLE. CHECKED INTERNET - THIS IS A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT AMONG RAV4 V6 OWNERS - MANY OWNERS HAVING REPLACED WATER PUMP ...

Jun 23, 2014 Visibility 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000. UPDATED 8/27/14*CN THE VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE 8 RECALLS. UPDATED 09/11/2014 *JS

Jun 23, 2014 Visibility 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000. UPDATED 8/27/14*CN THE VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE 8 RECALLS. UPDATED 09/11/2014 *JS

Jun 20, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V383000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PARTS DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Jun 20, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V383000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PARTS DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Jun 18, 2014 Engine 78,950 mi

THE CAR IS BURNING OIL. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS BURNING 1/2 QUART EVERY 1200 MILES & TO KEEP ADDING OIL. THAT THIS USAGE WAS WNL. AFTER AN ONLINE SEARCH I FIND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT TOYOTA HAS NOT BEEN DEALING WITH. I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT WILL BE RUNNING OUT SOON. I FEEL THE CA...

Jun 18, 2014 Engine 78,950 mi

THE CAR IS BURNING OIL. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS BURNING 1/2 QUART EVERY 1200 MILES & TO KEEP ADDING OIL. THAT THIS USAGE WAS WNL. AFTER AN ONLINE SEARCH I FIND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT TOYOTA HAS NOT BEEN DEALING WITH. I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT WILL BE RUNNING OUT SOON. I FEEL THE CA...

Jun 17, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 74,500 mi

VAPOR CANISTER FOR CAPTURE OF FUEL VAPOR FROM FUEL TANK BECOMES DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN VEHICLES GO THROUGH SNOW OR WATER. CANISTER, WHICH IS CONNECTED TO SEVERAL HOSES EITHER DANGLES UNDER VEHICLE OR PULLS LOOSE. THE LOSS OF THE CANISTER CAUSES ENGINE LIGHT TO INDICATE MALFUNCTION OF EMISS...

Jun 17, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 74,500 mi

VAPOR CANISTER FOR CAPTURE OF FUEL VAPOR FROM FUEL TANK BECOMES DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN VEHICLES GO THROUGH SNOW OR WATER. CANISTER, WHICH IS CONNECTED TO SEVERAL HOSES EITHER DANGLES UNDER VEHICLE OR PULLS LOOSE. THE LOSS OF THE CANISTER CAUSES ENGINE LIGHT TO INDICATE MALFUNCTION OF EMISS...

Jun 16, 2014 Suspension

REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 TOYOTA NOTIFIED ME OF THIS RECALL IN APRIL, 2014, AS I WAS IN THE LAST GROUP NOTIFIED. SINCE THEN, REPEATED CONTACTS TO MY DEALER RESULTED IN BEING TOLD THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. TODAY, JUNE 16, THEY STATED THEY COULD INSPECT THE CAR LATER THIS MONTH,...

Jun 16, 2014 Suspension

REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 TOYOTA NOTIFIED ME OF THIS RECALL IN APRIL, 2014, AS I WAS IN THE LAST GROUP NOTIFIED. SINCE THEN, REPEATED CONTACTS TO MY DEALER RESULTED IN BEING TOLD THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. TODAY, JUNE 16, THEY STATED THEY COULD INSPECT THE CAR LATER THIS MONTH,...

Jun 16, 2014 Suspension

REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 TOYOTA NOTIFIED ME OF THIS RECALL IN APRIL, 2014, AS I WAS IN THE LAST GROUP NOTIFIED. SINCE THEN, REPEATED CONTACTS TO MY DEALER RESULTED IN BEING TOLD THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. TODAY, JUNE 16, THEY STATED THEY COULD INSPECT THE CAR LATER THIS MONTH,...

Jun 16, 2014 Suspension

REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 TOYOTA NOTIFIED ME OF THIS RECALL IN APRIL, 2014, AS I WAS IN THE LAST GROUP NOTIFIED. SINCE THEN, REPEATED CONTACTS TO MY DEALER RESULTED IN BEING TOLD THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. TODAY, JUNE 16, THEY STATED THEY COULD INSPECT THE CAR LATER THIS MONTH,...

Jun 9, 2014 Steering 65,262 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WAS MADE AND THE STEERING OPERATED NORMALLY. ...

Jun 9, 2014 Steering 65,262 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WAS MADE AND THE STEERING OPERATED NORMALLY. ...

Jun 9, 2014 Steering 65,262 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WAS MADE AND THE STEERING OPERATED NORMALLY. ...

Jun 9, 2014 Steering 65,262 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WAS MADE AND THE STEERING OPERATED NORMALLY. ...

Jun 2, 2014 Power Train 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 RAV4 TOYOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A HUMMING NOISE AS UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Jun 2, 2014 Power Train 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 RAV4 TOYOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A HUMMING NOISE AS UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Jun 2, 2014 Power Train 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 RAV4 TOYOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A HUMMING NOISE AS UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Jun 2, 2014 Power Train 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 RAV4 TOYOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A HUMMING NOISE AS UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

May 31, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

THE MUFFLER HAS ALREADY SHOWN CORROSION TO THE POINT IT IS LOUD AND NOW MAY CAUSE HEAT ISSUES AND VAPOR ISSUES INTO THE CAR. *TR

May 31, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

THE MUFFLER HAS ALREADY SHOWN CORROSION TO THE POINT IT IS LOUD AND NOW MAY CAUSE HEAT ISSUES AND VAPOR ISSUES INTO THE CAR. *TR

May 27, 2014 Steering 20,070 mi

VEHICLE MAKES NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURN. DIAGNOSED WITH RACK & PINION PROBLEMS BY THE TOYOTA DEALER AT 20, 070 MILES. *TR

May 27, 2014 Steering 20,070 mi

VEHICLE MAKES NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURN. DIAGNOSED WITH RACK & PINION PROBLEMS BY THE TOYOTA DEALER AT 20, 070 MILES. *TR

May 22, 2014 Structure Crash 7,048 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO MY GARAGE. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND WENT FOR THE BRAKE AND THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD AND STRUCK A FOLDED DECK CHAIR WHICH WAS PUSHED THROUGH THE GARAGE WALL. *TR

May 22, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 7,048 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO MY GARAGE. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND WENT FOR THE BRAKE AND THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD AND STRUCK A FOLDED DECK CHAIR WHICH WAS PUSHED THROUGH THE GARAGE WALL. *TR

May 22, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V383000(SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED O...

May 22, 2014 Structure Crash 7,048 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO MY GARAGE. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND WENT FOR THE BRAKE AND THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD AND STRUCK A FOLDED DECK CHAIR WHICH WAS PUSHED THROUGH THE GARAGE WALL. *TR

May 22, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 7,048 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO MY GARAGE. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND WENT FOR THE BRAKE AND THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD AND STRUCK A FOLDED DECK CHAIR WHICH WAS PUSHED THROUGH THE GARAGE WALL. *TR

May 22, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V383000(SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED O...

May 20, 2014 Engine 68,111 mi

I BEGAN TO NOTICE A BURNT OIL SMELL WHEN I WOULD RETURN HOME FROM SCHOOL IN THE EVENING, I CHECKED MY OIL, THE DIP STICK SHOWED NOT A TRACE OF OIL! THE VEHICLE WAS HALF WAY BETWEEN OIL CHANGES AT THE TIME, MY HUSBAND ADDED 4 QUARTS OF OIL (SO WE KNOW FOR CERTAIN IT WAS EMPTY) AND BROUGHT IT TO TOYO...

May 20, 2014 Engine 68,111 mi

I BEGAN TO NOTICE A BURNT OIL SMELL WHEN I WOULD RETURN HOME FROM SCHOOL IN THE EVENING, I CHECKED MY OIL, THE DIP STICK SHOWED NOT A TRACE OF OIL! THE VEHICLE WAS HALF WAY BETWEEN OIL CHANGES AT THE TIME, MY HUSBAND ADDED 4 QUARTS OF OIL (SO WE KNOW FOR CERTAIN IT WAS EMPTY) AND BROUGHT IT TO TOYO...

May 19, 2014 Air Bags Crash

SUBMISSION FROM CONSTITUENT RE RECALL ON 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 (AIRBAG). *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB

May 19, 2014 Air Bags Crash

SUBMISSION FROM CONSTITUENT RE RECALL ON 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 (AIRBAG). *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB

May 14, 2014 Suspension

TOYOTA RAV 4 (2)- CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR SUSPENSION ARM RECALLS. *SMD 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE SUSPENSION. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS ASTONISHED THAT BOTH VEHICLES NEEDED TO HAVE THE SAME PART ...

May 14, 2014 Suspension

TOYOTA RAV 4 (2)- CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR SUSPENSION ARM RECALLS. *SMD 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE SUSPENSION. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS ASTONISHED THAT BOTH VEHICLES NEEDED TO HAVE THE SAME PART ...

May 9, 2014 Engine 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL AND WOULD SMELL OF BURNING OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE W...

May 9, 2014 Engine 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL AND WOULD SMELL OF BURNING OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE W...

May 7, 2014 Air Bags 76,000 mi

WAS PARKED AT A REST STOP, WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR, AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON AND HAS NEVER TURNED OFF. HAVE NOT RECEIVED A LETTER WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO BE SENT IN APRIL, 2014 FOR THE MOST RECENT RECALL. *TR

May 7, 2014 Suspension 141,448 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE PULLED INTO A DIFFERENT DIRECTION IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. THE FAILURE DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL AFTER THE VEHICLE ...

May 7, 2014 Air Bags 76,000 mi

WAS PARKED AT A REST STOP, WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR, AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON AND HAS NEVER TURNED OFF. HAVE NOT RECEIVED A LETTER WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO BE SENT IN APRIL, 2014 FOR THE MOST RECENT RECALL. *TR

May 7, 2014 Suspension 141,448 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE PULLED INTO A DIFFERENT DIRECTION IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. THE FAILURE DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL AFTER THE VEHICLE ...

May 5, 2014 Power Train 88,200 mi

REAR DIFFERENTIAL STARTED MAKING A WHIRRING NOISE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE NOISE INCREASED IN PITCH AND VOLUME WITH SPEED. DEALER INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS A BAD MAGNETIC COUPLING BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION AND THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND REPLACED IT. *TR

May 5, 2014 Suspension 88,200 mi

REAR DIFFERENTIAL STARTED MAKING A WHIRRING NOISE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE NOISE INCREASED IN PITCH AND VOLUME WITH SPEED. DEALER INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS A BAD MAGNETIC COUPLING BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION AND THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND REPLACED IT. *TR

May 5, 2014 Power Train 88,200 mi

REAR DIFFERENTIAL STARTED MAKING A WHIRRING NOISE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE NOISE INCREASED IN PITCH AND VOLUME WITH SPEED. DEALER INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS A BAD MAGNETIC COUPLING BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION AND THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND REPLACED IT. *TR

May 5, 2014 Suspension 88,200 mi

REAR DIFFERENTIAL STARTED MAKING A WHIRRING NOISE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE NOISE INCREASED IN PITCH AND VOLUME WITH SPEED. DEALER INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS A BAD MAGNETIC COUPLING BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION AND THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND REPLACED IT. *TR

May 2, 2014 Seats

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEATS BECAME WORN, FRAYED AND DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE DAMAGED REAR SEATS AT NO EXPENSE TO THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. ...

May 2, 2014 Seats

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEATS BECAME WORN, FRAYED AND DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE DAMAGED REAR SEATS AT NO EXPENSE TO THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. ...

Apr 24, 2014 Air Bags 461,140 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THERE WAS NO PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO FIND A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Apr 24, 2014 Air Bags 461,140 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THERE WAS NO PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO FIND A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Apr 15, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED 2 SERVICE RECALLS WERE PERFORMED. AFTER THE SERVICES WERE PERFORMED, THE CONSUMER STATED A FRIEND PICKUP UP THE VEHICLE, AND EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING EVENTS: WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE E...

Apr 15, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED 2 SERVICE RECALLS WERE PERFORMED. AFTER THE SERVICES WERE PERFORMED, THE CONSUMER STATED A FRIEND PICKUP UP THE VEHICLE, AND EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING EVENTS: WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE E...

Apr 10, 2014 Engine 95,000 mi

AT AROUND 80K MILES MY MECHANIC NOTICED THE ENGINE WAS BURNING UP OIL TOO QUICKLY AND ADVISED I BRING IT IN MORE OFTEN FOR HIM TO CHECK THE OIL AND TO ADD IF NEEDED. HE DID THIS FOR ME UNTIL ONE DAY ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON AND HE TOLD ME MY ENGINE WAS SHOT. I PURCHASED A 100K WARRANTY AND W...

Apr 10, 2014 Engine 95,000 mi

AT AROUND 80K MILES MY MECHANIC NOTICED THE ENGINE WAS BURNING UP OIL TOO QUICKLY AND ADVISED I BRING IT IN MORE OFTEN FOR HIM TO CHECK THE OIL AND TO ADD IF NEEDED. HE DID THIS FOR ME UNTIL ONE DAY ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON AND HE TOLD ME MY ENGINE WAS SHOT. I PURCHASED A 100K WARRANTY AND W...

Apr 9, 2014 Structure 45,000 mi

AFTER MY CAR RECEIVED THE FIRST RECALL SERVICE (EARLY 2014) FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION, ABOUT 5000 MILES LATER I BEGAN TO HEAR NOISES AT FREEWAY SPEEDS FROM THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE AREA. NOT LONG AFTER THIS NOISE STARTED, I RECEIVED THE (MAILED FROM TOYOTA) SECOND RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE BACK SUSPE...

Apr 9, 2014 Suspension 45,000 mi

AFTER MY CAR RECEIVED THE FIRST RECALL SERVICE (EARLY 2014) FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION, ABOUT 5000 MILES LATER I BEGAN TO HEAR NOISES AT FREEWAY SPEEDS FROM THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE AREA. NOT LONG AFTER THIS NOISE STARTED, I RECEIVED THE (MAILED FROM TOYOTA) SECOND RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE BACK SUSPE...

Apr 9, 2014 Tires 92,000 mi

I READ ON YOUR WEBSITE RECALLS RELATED TO WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY WHEELS & TIRES APPLICABLE TO MY VEHICLE. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTICE. PLEASE INFORM WHETHER DEALER FIXED IT WHILE I WAS THERE FOR OTHER RECALLS. PLEASE INFORM ME IF I NEED TO TAKE ANY ACTION. *TR

Apr 9, 2014 Wheels 92,000 mi

I READ ON YOUR WEBSITE RECALLS RELATED TO WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY WHEELS & TIRES APPLICABLE TO MY VEHICLE. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTICE. PLEASE INFORM WHETHER DEALER FIXED IT WHILE I WAS THERE FOR OTHER RECALLS. PLEASE INFORM ME IF I NEED TO TAKE ANY ACTION. *TR

Apr 9, 2014 Structure 45,000 mi

AFTER MY CAR RECEIVED THE FIRST RECALL SERVICE (EARLY 2014) FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION, ABOUT 5000 MILES LATER I BEGAN TO HEAR NOISES AT FREEWAY SPEEDS FROM THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE AREA. NOT LONG AFTER THIS NOISE STARTED, I RECEIVED THE (MAILED FROM TOYOTA) SECOND RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE BACK SUSPE...

Apr 9, 2014 Suspension 45,000 mi

AFTER MY CAR RECEIVED THE FIRST RECALL SERVICE (EARLY 2014) FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION, ABOUT 5000 MILES LATER I BEGAN TO HEAR NOISES AT FREEWAY SPEEDS FROM THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE AREA. NOT LONG AFTER THIS NOISE STARTED, I RECEIVED THE (MAILED FROM TOYOTA) SECOND RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE BACK SUSPE...

Apr 9, 2014 Tires 92,000 mi

I READ ON YOUR WEBSITE RECALLS RELATED TO WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY WHEELS & TIRES APPLICABLE TO MY VEHICLE. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTICE. PLEASE INFORM WHETHER DEALER FIXED IT WHILE I WAS THERE FOR OTHER RECALLS. PLEASE INFORM ME IF I NEED TO TAKE ANY ACTION. *TR

Apr 9, 2014 Wheels 92,000 mi

I READ ON YOUR WEBSITE RECALLS RELATED TO WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY WHEELS & TIRES APPLICABLE TO MY VEHICLE. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTICE. PLEASE INFORM WHETHER DEALER FIXED IT WHILE I WAS THERE FOR OTHER RECALLS. PLEASE INFORM ME IF I NEED TO TAKE ANY ACTION. *TR

Mar 19, 2014 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD MORE THAN ONE INSTANCE WHEN OUR 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 HAS FAILED TO MAINTAIN STABILIZATION WHEN HAVING TO DECREASE SPEED IN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES. (USUALLY AT HIGHER SPEEDS THAN 45 MPG) OUR VEHICLE'S REAR SUSPENSION MAKES THE DRIVE FEEL UNSAFE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. ATLANTA TOYOTA HAS B...

Mar 19, 2014 Suspension 80,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD MORE THAN ONE INSTANCE WHEN OUR 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 HAS FAILED TO MAINTAIN STABILIZATION WHEN HAVING TO DECREASE SPEED IN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES. (USUALLY AT HIGHER SPEEDS THAN 45 MPG) OUR VEHICLE'S REAR SUSPENSION MAKES THE DRIVE FEEL UNSAFE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. ATLANTA TOYOTA HAS B...

Mar 19, 2014 Engine 45,000 mi

ENGINE IS CONSUMING OIL. I BOUGHT THE RAV4 2.4 ENGINE 2008 BRAND NEW. VERY WELL MAINTAINED BY THE DEALER'S RECORDS. AT THE BEGINNING OF 2010, I START NOTICING THAT THE OIL LEVEL IS GETTING LOWER EVERY TIME BEFORE THE OIL CHANGE. I THOUGHT IT WAS DUE TO SOME LEAK. THE DEALER SAID THERE ARE NO LEA...

Mar 19, 2014 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD MORE THAN ONE INSTANCE WHEN OUR 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 HAS FAILED TO MAINTAIN STABILIZATION WHEN HAVING TO DECREASE SPEED IN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES. (USUALLY AT HIGHER SPEEDS THAN 45 MPG) OUR VEHICLE'S REAR SUSPENSION MAKES THE DRIVE FEEL UNSAFE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. ATLANTA TOYOTA HAS B...

Mar 19, 2014 Suspension 80,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD MORE THAN ONE INSTANCE WHEN OUR 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 HAS FAILED TO MAINTAIN STABILIZATION WHEN HAVING TO DECREASE SPEED IN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES. (USUALLY AT HIGHER SPEEDS THAN 45 MPG) OUR VEHICLE'S REAR SUSPENSION MAKES THE DRIVE FEEL UNSAFE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. ATLANTA TOYOTA HAS B...

Mar 19, 2014 Engine 45,000 mi

ENGINE IS CONSUMING OIL. I BOUGHT THE RAV4 2.4 ENGINE 2008 BRAND NEW. VERY WELL MAINTAINED BY THE DEALER'S RECORDS. AT THE BEGINNING OF 2010, I START NOTICING THAT THE OIL LEVEL IS GETTING LOWER EVERY TIME BEFORE THE OIL CHANGE. I THOUGHT IT WAS DUE TO SOME LEAK. THE DEALER SAID THERE ARE NO LEA...

Feb 25, 2014 Suspension 72,372 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHIC...

Feb 25, 2014 Suspension 72,372 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHIC...

Feb 20, 2014 Engine

ENGINE BURNING OIL HTTP://FORUMS.EDMUNDS.COM/DISCUSSION/9562/TOYOTA/RAV4/TOYOTA-RAV4-BURNS-OIL/P8 HTTP://WWW.GOOGLE.COM/URL?SA=T&RCT=J&Q=&ESRC=S&SOURCE=WEB&CD=2&VED=0CCKQFJAB&URL=HTTP%3A%2F%2FWWW.NEWSCIONXB.COM%2FATTACHMENTS%2F2ND-GEN-SCION-XB-TALK%2F278D1322767463-WILL-SCION-FOLLOW-TOY...

Feb 20, 2014 Suspension

COMPLAINT BECAUSE THIS IS 3RD TIME I HAVE GOT A NOMINATION! DON'T HAVE THE PARTS! REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS (NO.1). *TR

Feb 20, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. THE AIG BAG LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSE THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD N...

Feb 20, 2014 Engine

ENGINE BURNING OIL HTTP://FORUMS.EDMUNDS.COM/DISCUSSION/9562/TOYOTA/RAV4/TOYOTA-RAV4-BURNS-OIL/P8 HTTP://WWW.GOOGLE.COM/URL?SA=T&RCT=J&Q=&ESRC=S&SOURCE=WEB&CD=2&VED=0CCKQFJAB&URL=HTTP%3A%2F%2FWWW.NEWSCIONXB.COM%2FATTACHMENTS%2F2ND-GEN-SCION-XB-TALK%2F278D1322767463-WILL-SCION-FOLLOW-TOY...

Feb 20, 2014 Suspension

COMPLAINT BECAUSE THIS IS 3RD TIME I HAVE GOT A NOMINATION! DON'T HAVE THE PARTS! REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS (NO.1). *TR

Feb 20, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. THE AIG BAG LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSE THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD N...

Feb 12, 2014 Suspension 56,000 mi

BEFORE THE START OF A 2000 MILE ROAD TRIP, I HAD AN OIL CHANGE AND COMPLAINED TO THE TOYOTA DEALER ABOUT A KNOCKING COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION. I WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE. WHILE DRIVING ALONG A HIGHWAY, I LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, SWERVING IN ALL LANES OF TRAFFIC, AND ...

Feb 12, 2014 Suspension 56,000 mi

BEFORE THE START OF A 2000 MILE ROAD TRIP, I HAD AN OIL CHANGE AND COMPLAINED TO THE TOYOTA DEALER ABOUT A KNOCKING COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION. I WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE. WHILE DRIVING ALONG A HIGHWAY, I LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, SWERVING IN ALL LANES OF TRAFFIC, AND ...

Feb 10, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 40,000 mi

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER DROVE AT 5MPH AND ATTEMPTED TO PARK THE BRAKE FAILED TO ENGAGE CAUSED THE DRIVER LOSE CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER ONTO THE ROOF. THE DRIVER BODY SUFFERED BRUISES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKE...

Feb 10, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 40,000 mi

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER DROVE AT 5MPH AND ATTEMPTED TO PARK THE BRAKE FAILED TO ENGAGE CAUSED THE DRIVER LOSE CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER ONTO THE ROOF. THE DRIVER BODY SUFFERED BRUISES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKE...

Jan 7, 2014 Engine 70,000 mi

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. ADDING 1QUART EVERY 700 MILES AND GETTING WORSE. *TR

Jan 7, 2014 Engine 70,000 mi

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. ADDING 1QUART EVERY 700 MILES AND GETTING WORSE. *TR

Jan 2, 2014 Suspension 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH AND HEARD A LOUD BANGING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO MOMENTARILY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER WERE IT WAS DIAGNOSE...

Jan 2, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 56,000 mi

I DO OWN A TOYOTA RAV4 2008, IT DOES HAVE A WHINING NOISE WHICH COMES IN TO PLAY FROM 20-30 MILES AN HR. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO TOYOTA MANY TIMES FOR CHECK UP AND THEY CANT FIND THE ISSUE THEY ARE INSISTING IT IS THE BRAKES, I DID REPLACE THE BRAKES BUT THE NOISE IS STILL THERE. IS THERE ANY RESOLUTI...

Jan 2, 2014 Service Brakes 56,000 mi

I DO OWN A TOYOTA RAV4 2008, IT DOES HAVE A WHINING NOISE WHICH COMES IN TO PLAY FROM 20-30 MILES AN HR. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO TOYOTA MANY TIMES FOR CHECK UP AND THEY CANT FIND THE ISSUE THEY ARE INSISTING IT IS THE BRAKES, I DID REPLACE THE BRAKES BUT THE NOISE IS STILL THERE. IS THERE ANY RESOLUTI...

Jan 2, 2014 Suspension 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH AND HEARD A LOUD BANGING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO MOMENTARILY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER WERE IT WAS DIAGNOSE...

Jan 2, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 56,000 mi

I DO OWN A TOYOTA RAV4 2008, IT DOES HAVE A WHINING NOISE WHICH COMES IN TO PLAY FROM 20-30 MILES AN HR. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO TOYOTA MANY TIMES FOR CHECK UP AND THEY CANT FIND THE ISSUE THEY ARE INSISTING IT IS THE BRAKES, I DID REPLACE THE BRAKES BUT THE NOISE IS STILL THERE. IS THERE ANY RESOLUTI...

Jan 2, 2014 Service Brakes 56,000 mi

I DO OWN A TOYOTA RAV4 2008, IT DOES HAVE A WHINING NOISE WHICH COMES IN TO PLAY FROM 20-30 MILES AN HR. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO TOYOTA MANY TIMES FOR CHECK UP AND THEY CANT FIND THE ISSUE THEY ARE INSISTING IT IS THE BRAKES, I DID REPLACE THE BRAKES BUT THE NOISE IS STILL THERE. IS THERE ANY RESOLUTI...

Dec 23, 2013 Air Bags 102,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAULT LITE ON. I WAS TOLD IT REQUIRES A NEW SENSOR AND A SPRING. I OWN A 2002 TOYOTA COROLLA NO TROUBLE SO FAR. THE CAR HAS OVER 200000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE ASKED OVER 65 PEOPLE WITH TOYOTA RAV.4/ YEARS 2008 -2009 AND -2011 CARS, IF THEY HAVE HAD ANY TROUBLE WITH THERE CARS. TH...

Dec 23, 2013 Air Bags 102,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAULT LITE ON. I WAS TOLD IT REQUIRES A NEW SENSOR AND A SPRING. I OWN A 2002 TOYOTA COROLLA NO TROUBLE SO FAR. THE CAR HAS OVER 200000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE ASKED OVER 65 PEOPLE WITH TOYOTA RAV.4/ YEARS 2008 -2009 AND -2011 CARS, IF THEY HAVE HAD ANY TROUBLE WITH THERE CARS. TH...

Dec 21, 2013 Engine 75,000 mi

ON 12/18/2013 STARTED CAR IN THE MORNING AND AND ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING(4 CYLINDER). CHECKED OIL AND ADDED 2 QUARTS. THEN ON FRIDAY 12/20 DROVE 4 MILE ENGINE AND VALVES STARTED KNOCKING AND RATTLING. FROM OTHER COMPLAINTS IT SEEMS THAT THE ENGINE IN BLOWN. I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW AND HAVE SERVED I...

Dec 21, 2013 Engine 75,000 mi

ON 12/18/2013 STARTED CAR IN THE MORNING AND AND ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING(4 CYLINDER). CHECKED OIL AND ADDED 2 QUARTS. THEN ON FRIDAY 12/20 DROVE 4 MILE ENGINE AND VALVES STARTED KNOCKING AND RATTLING. FROM OTHER COMPLAINTS IT SEEMS THAT THE ENGINE IN BLOWN. I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW AND HAVE SERVED I...

Dec 15, 2013 Engine 68,105 mi

WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WHEN LOUD SOUND AND VEHICLE STARTED TO REDUCE SPEED. GOT OFF AT CLOSEST OFF RAMP AND FORTUNATELY MADE IT TO FIRESTONE. HAD TO HAVE RAV4 TOWED TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM. THEY CHECKED IT OVER AND INFORMED ME THAT THE ENGINE WAS CRACKED. THERE WA...

Dec 15, 2013 Engine 68,105 mi

WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WHEN LOUD SOUND AND VEHICLE STARTED TO REDUCE SPEED. GOT OFF AT CLOSEST OFF RAMP AND FORTUNATELY MADE IT TO FIRESTONE. HAD TO HAVE RAV4 TOWED TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM. THEY CHECKED IT OVER AND INFORMED ME THAT THE ENGINE WAS CRACKED. THERE WA...

Dec 13, 2013 Engine 56,000 mi

I PURCHASE MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 IN 2012 WITH 39,739 MILES, CURRENTLY IT HAS ABOUT 56,000 MILES. THE ENGINE IS BURNING OIL. I NOTICED THAT OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS THAT THE OIL LIGHT WILL SUDDENLY GO ON (CAR IS NOT DUE FOR AN OIL CHANGE, UNDER MILEAGE AND UNDER DATE RANGE NEEDED) AND I WILL PULL INTO...

Dec 13, 2013 Engine 56,000 mi

I PURCHASE MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 IN 2012 WITH 39,739 MILES, CURRENTLY IT HAS ABOUT 56,000 MILES. THE ENGINE IS BURNING OIL. I NOTICED THAT OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS THAT THE OIL LIGHT WILL SUDDENLY GO ON (CAR IS NOT DUE FOR AN OIL CHANGE, UNDER MILEAGE AND UNDER DATE RANGE NEEDED) AND I WILL PULL INTO...

Nov 25, 2013 Engine 69,520 mi

ENGINE BURNS OIL. NO OIL LIGHT WARNING COMES ON WHEN THERE IS VERY VERY LITTLE OIL IN THE PAN. TERRIBLE RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. TSB 0094 FOR 2AZ-FE ENGINE. *TR

Nov 25, 2013 Engine 58,600 mi

IN AUGUST, OIL LIGHT FLASHES WHEN I MAKE A HARD STOP; TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY PUT A MONITOR ON IT AND TOLD ME TO RETURN AT 1200 MILES. I FORGOT AND ONLY REMEMBERED WHEN I STARTED TO SEE THE OIL LIGHT BLINK ON AGAIN WHEN I CAME TO A STOP. I CAME BACK IN TO DEALER IN NOVEMBER, THEY READ THE MONIT...

Nov 25, 2013 Engine 69,520 mi

ENGINE BURNS OIL. NO OIL LIGHT WARNING COMES ON WHEN THERE IS VERY VERY LITTLE OIL IN THE PAN. TERRIBLE RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. TSB 0094 FOR 2AZ-FE ENGINE. *TR

Nov 25, 2013 Engine 58,600 mi

IN AUGUST, OIL LIGHT FLASHES WHEN I MAKE A HARD STOP; TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY PUT A MONITOR ON IT AND TOLD ME TO RETURN AT 1200 MILES. I FORGOT AND ONLY REMEMBERED WHEN I STARTED TO SEE THE OIL LIGHT BLINK ON AGAIN WHEN I CAME TO A STOP. I CAME BACK IN TO DEALER IN NOVEMBER, THEY READ THE MONIT...

Nov 22, 2013 Steering 23,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE WHILE TURNING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND STEERING THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR...

Nov 22, 2013 Steering 23,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE WHILE TURNING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND STEERING THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR...

Nov 6, 2013 Engine 77,000 mi

CHANGE OIL EVERY 3000 MILES. IN SEPT CHANGED OIL AND WAS TOLD OIL WAS LOW. TODAY HAD CAR INSPECTED ONLY 1500 MILES INTO OIL CHANGE AND MY ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON I WAS TOLD THE DIP STICK WAS CLEAN. SEEMS THE ENGINE IS BURNING OIL. I SEE MANY OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINING OF THE SAME ISSUE. I HAVE NOT...

Nov 6, 2013 Engine 77,000 mi

CHANGE OIL EVERY 3000 MILES. IN SEPT CHANGED OIL AND WAS TOLD OIL WAS LOW. TODAY HAD CAR INSPECTED ONLY 1500 MILES INTO OIL CHANGE AND MY ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON I WAS TOLD THE DIP STICK WAS CLEAN. SEEMS THE ENGINE IS BURNING OIL. I SEE MANY OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINING OF THE SAME ISSUE. I HAVE NOT...

Oct 31, 2013 Engine 60,006 mi

MY FAMILY AND I WENT ON A TRIP TO GEORGIA AND BEFORE I MADE THE TRIP I CHANGED THE OIL I ALWAYS CHECK THE OIL BEFORE I CHANGE IT AND IT WAS DOWN 1/2 A QUART. WHEN I GOT HOME AFTER PUTTING 1800 MILES ON THE CAR IT WAS DOWN 1/2 A QUART AGAIN. I CALLED THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR, AND EXPLAINE...

Oct 31, 2013 Engine 60,006 mi

MY FAMILY AND I WENT ON A TRIP TO GEORGIA AND BEFORE I MADE THE TRIP I CHANGED THE OIL I ALWAYS CHECK THE OIL BEFORE I CHANGE IT AND IT WAS DOWN 1/2 A QUART. WHEN I GOT HOME AFTER PUTTING 1800 MILES ON THE CAR IT WAS DOWN 1/2 A QUART AGAIN. I CALLED THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR, AND EXPLAINE...

Oct 24, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 66,465 mi

I HAD JUST ARRIVED TO WORK WAS IN THE EMPLOYEE PARK LOT GETTING READY TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR BUT IT WILL NOT. I PULLED EMERGENCY BRAKE RIGHT BEFORE I HIT THE WALL AT THE PARKING GARAGE WHEN THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED. ...

Oct 24, 2013 Service Brakes 66,465 mi

I HAD JUST ARRIVED TO WORK WAS IN THE EMPLOYEE PARK LOT GETTING READY TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR BUT IT WILL NOT. I PULLED EMERGENCY BRAKE RIGHT BEFORE I HIT THE WALL AT THE PARKING GARAGE WHEN THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED. ...

Oct 24, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 66,465 mi

I HAD JUST ARRIVED TO WORK WAS IN THE EMPLOYEE PARK LOT GETTING READY TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR BUT IT WILL NOT. I PULLED EMERGENCY BRAKE RIGHT BEFORE I HIT THE WALL AT THE PARKING GARAGE WHEN THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED. ...

Oct 24, 2013 Service Brakes 66,465 mi

I HAD JUST ARRIVED TO WORK WAS IN THE EMPLOYEE PARK LOT GETTING READY TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR BUT IT WILL NOT. I PULLED EMERGENCY BRAKE RIGHT BEFORE I HIT THE WALL AT THE PARKING GARAGE WHEN THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED. ...

Oct 23, 2013 Suspension 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND IMMEDIATELY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RE...

Oct 23, 2013 Suspension 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND IMMEDIATELY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RE...

Oct 15, 2013 Air Bags 70,000 mi

AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ON WHEN CAR STARTED. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GET INDICATOR LIGHT OFF FAILED. CONTACTED DEALER FOR APPOINTMENT AND WAS TOLD THAT IT COULD TAKE ALL DAY TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. BUT IT APPEARS THIS IS FREQUENT FAILURE WITH RAV4'S AND I NOW QUESTION SALES PERSON RELIABILITY AT DEALER. ...

Oct 15, 2013 Air Bags 70,000 mi

AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ON WHEN CAR STARTED. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GET INDICATOR LIGHT OFF FAILED. CONTACTED DEALER FOR APPOINTMENT AND WAS TOLD THAT IT COULD TAKE ALL DAY TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. BUT IT APPEARS THIS IS FREQUENT FAILURE WITH RAV4'S AND I NOW QUESTION SALES PERSON RELIABILITY AT DEALER. ...

Oct 4, 2013 Engine 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF OIL AND THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NORMAL. THE VEHICL...

Oct 4, 2013 Engine 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF OIL AND THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NORMAL. THE VEHICL...

Sep 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 142,000 mi

I WAS TURNING AROUND IN A PARKING LOT (360 DEGREE TURN) WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED...I HIT THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE AND I TRIED TO PUT THE ENGINE IN NEUTRAL. I WAS HEADING TOWARD A PARKED VEHICLE (I WOULD HAVE T-BONED IT BUT I SWERVED), FOOT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE TO THE FLO...

Sep 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 142,000 mi

I WAS TURNING AROUND IN A PARKING LOT (360 DEGREE TURN) WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED...I HIT THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE AND I TRIED TO PUT THE ENGINE IN NEUTRAL. I WAS HEADING TOWARD A PARKED VEHICLE (I WOULD HAVE T-BONED IT BUT I SWERVED), FOOT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE TO THE FLO...

Sep 25, 2013 Air Bags 71,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AT APPROXIMATELY 71000 MILES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY A RECALL. *JS

Sep 25, 2013 Air Bags 71,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AT APPROXIMATELY 71000 MILES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY A RECALL. *JS

Sep 11, 2013 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT STATED SHE RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION) PERFORMED ON HER VEHICLE IN 2012. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS ADVISED ABOUT NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION ) ON THE NEWS. SHE WAS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE...

Sep 11, 2013 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT STATED SHE RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V373000 (SUSPENSION) PERFORMED ON HER VEHICLE IN 2012. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS ADVISED ABOUT NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 (SUSPENSION ) ON THE NEWS. SHE WAS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE...

Sep 9, 2013 Suspension 64,504 mi

REAR SUSPENSION ARM BROKEN WHILE TRAVELING APPROX. 70 MPH. THERE WAS A HIGH PROBABILITY OF A ROLLOVER WITH THIS INCIDENT. THREE SEPARATE TIMES THE VEHICLE MADE A VERY SHARP JERKS TOWARD THE DITCH/MEDIAN. THE ONLY REASON WE DID NOT ROLLOVER WAS THE DRIVER AT THE TIME WAS VERY EXPERIENCED AND HAD TO F...

Sep 9, 2013 Wheels 64,504 mi

REAR SUSPENSION ARM BROKEN WHILE TRAVELING APPROX. 70 MPH. THERE WAS A HIGH PROBABILITY OF A ROLLOVER WITH THIS INCIDENT. THREE SEPARATE TIMES THE VEHICLE MADE A VERY SHARP JERKS TOWARD THE DITCH/MEDIAN. THE ONLY REASON WE DID NOT ROLLOVER WAS THE DRIVER AT THE TIME WAS VERY EXPERIENCED AND HAD TO F...

Sep 9, 2013 Suspension 64,504 mi

REAR SUSPENSION ARM BROKEN WHILE TRAVELING APPROX. 70 MPH. THERE WAS A HIGH PROBABILITY OF A ROLLOVER WITH THIS INCIDENT. THREE SEPARATE TIMES THE VEHICLE MADE A VERY SHARP JERKS TOWARD THE DITCH/MEDIAN. THE ONLY REASON WE DID NOT ROLLOVER WAS THE DRIVER AT THE TIME WAS VERY EXPERIENCED AND HAD TO F...

Sep 9, 2013 Wheels 64,504 mi

REAR SUSPENSION ARM BROKEN WHILE TRAVELING APPROX. 70 MPH. THERE WAS A HIGH PROBABILITY OF A ROLLOVER WITH THIS INCIDENT. THREE SEPARATE TIMES THE VEHICLE MADE A VERY SHARP JERKS TOWARD THE DITCH/MEDIAN. THE ONLY REASON WE DID NOT ROLLOVER WAS THE DRIVER AT THE TIME WAS VERY EXPERIENCED AND HAD TO F...

Sep 6, 2013 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 78,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE OIL LIGHT CAME ON; WENT O DEALER TO HAVE CHECKED; LOST 3 QUARTS OF OIL SINCE LAST SCHEDULES OIL CHANGE. DEALER SAYS IT WAS WITHIN THEIR ACCEPTABLE RANGE. TODAY CALLED AND SAID I NEED NEW ENGINE WHICH THEY SAY WILL COST ME THOUSANDS

Sep 6, 2013 Engine 78,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE OIL LIGHT CAME ON; WENT O DEALER TO HAVE CHECKED; LOST 3 QUARTS OF OIL SINCE LAST SCHEDULES OIL CHANGE. DEALER SAYS IT WAS WITHIN THEIR ACCEPTABLE RANGE. TODAY CALLED AND SAID I NEED NEW ENGINE WHICH THEY SAY WILL COST ME THOUSANDS

Sep 6, 2013 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 78,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE OIL LIGHT CAME ON; WENT O DEALER TO HAVE CHECKED; LOST 3 QUARTS OF OIL SINCE LAST SCHEDULES OIL CHANGE. DEALER SAYS IT WAS WITHIN THEIR ACCEPTABLE RANGE. TODAY CALLED AND SAID I NEED NEW ENGINE WHICH THEY SAY WILL COST ME THOUSANDS

Sep 6, 2013 Engine 78,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE OIL LIGHT CAME ON; WENT O DEALER TO HAVE CHECKED; LOST 3 QUARTS OF OIL SINCE LAST SCHEDULES OIL CHANGE. DEALER SAYS IT WAS WITHIN THEIR ACCEPTABLE RANGE. TODAY CALLED AND SAID I NEED NEW ENGINE WHICH THEY SAY WILL COST ME THOUSANDS

Sep 5, 2013 Air Bags 86,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OWNER TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE WAS DEFECTIVE. ALSO, THE WATER PUMP IS LEAKING. THE RAV4 ONLY HAS 86,000 MILES. OWNER HAS NOTICED THERE ARE MULTIPLE REPORTED COMPLAINTS ON THE AIRBAG SPIRAL CABLE DEFECT. HOW MANY MORE "DEFECTS"...

Sep 5, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OWNER TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE WAS DEFECTIVE. ALSO, THE WATER PUMP IS LEAKING. THE RAV4 ONLY HAS 86,000 MILES. OWNER HAS NOTICED THERE ARE MULTIPLE REPORTED COMPLAINTS ON THE AIRBAG SPIRAL CABLE DEFECT. HOW MANY MORE "DEFECTS"...

Sep 5, 2013 Air Bags 86,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OWNER TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE WAS DEFECTIVE. ALSO, THE WATER PUMP IS LEAKING. THE RAV4 ONLY HAS 86,000 MILES. OWNER HAS NOTICED THERE ARE MULTIPLE REPORTED COMPLAINTS ON THE AIRBAG SPIRAL CABLE DEFECT. HOW MANY MORE "DEFECTS"...

Sep 5, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OWNER TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE WAS DEFECTIVE. ALSO, THE WATER PUMP IS LEAKING. THE RAV4 ONLY HAS 86,000 MILES. OWNER HAS NOTICED THERE ARE MULTIPLE REPORTED COMPLAINTS ON THE AIRBAG SPIRAL CABLE DEFECT. HOW MANY MORE "DEFECTS"...

Aug 29, 2013 Engine 60,000 mi

SIMILAR TO SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS MODEL, MY VEHICLE IS ALSO EXHIBITING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, 1 QT. WITHIN 1K MILES. PERHAPS EVEN MORE.( IM CURRENTLY DOING THE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST), BASED ON MY OWN CONSUMPTION TESTS. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE OIL SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. THE C...

Aug 29, 2013 Engine 60,000 mi

SIMILAR TO SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS MODEL, MY VEHICLE IS ALSO EXHIBITING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, 1 QT. WITHIN 1K MILES. PERHAPS EVEN MORE.( IM CURRENTLY DOING THE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST), BASED ON MY OWN CONSUMPTION TESTS. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE OIL SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. THE C...

Aug 19, 2013 Engine 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING OIL TO EMPTY EVERY THREE THOUSAND MILES. THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED THAT THE OIL BE CHANGED EVERY FIVE THOUSAND MILES. THE CONTACT TO...

Aug 19, 2013 Engine 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING OIL TO EMPTY EVERY THREE THOUSAND MILES. THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED THAT THE OIL BE CHANGED EVERY FIVE THOUSAND MILES. THE CONTACT TO...

Aug 13, 2013 Wheels 20,000 mi

ALLOY WHEEL RIMS STARTED TO BECOME RUSTY 2 YEARS AFTER PURCHASING AND ARE GETTING WORSE. *TR

Aug 13, 2013 Wheels 20,000 mi

ALLOY WHEEL RIMS STARTED TO BECOME RUSTY 2 YEARS AFTER PURCHASING AND ARE GETTING WORSE. *TR

Aug 9, 2013 Service Brakes 35,000 mi

BRAKE RELEASES ON ITS OWN. WE WERE AT THE STOP LIGHT, BRAKE PADDLE FLOORED AS IF IT WAS LOOSING PRESSURE. IMMEDIATELY RE APPLIED THE BRAKE AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. SUBSEQUENTLY IT STARTED HAPPENING SAME, AND IT NOW HAPPENS MOST OF THE TIME, WE NEARLY AVOIDED COLLISION WITH THE FRONT VEHICLE. IF BREAK ...

Aug 9, 2013 Service Brakes 35,000 mi

BRAKE RELEASES ON ITS OWN. WE WERE AT THE STOP LIGHT, BRAKE PADDLE FLOORED AS IF IT WAS LOOSING PRESSURE. IMMEDIATELY RE APPLIED THE BRAKE AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. SUBSEQUENTLY IT STARTED HAPPENING SAME, AND IT NOW HAPPENS MOST OF THE TIME, WE NEARLY AVOIDED COLLISION WITH THE FRONT VEHICLE. IF BREAK ...

Aug 6, 2013 Engine 107,000 mi

MY ALTERNATOR WENT IN MY VEHICLE BUT WAS DISCOVERED WAS DISTURBING. I HAD JUST HAD MY OIL CHANGED 4 WEEKS PRIOR AND THE VEHICLE WAS ALMOST EMPTY OF OIL. IF THE ALTERNATOR HAD NOT FAILED MY ENGINE WOULD HAVE BLOWN DUE TO THE LACK OF OIL. THE LACK OF OIL IS DUE TO THE PISTON ASSEMBLY IN MY 2008 TOYOTA...

Aug 6, 2013 Steering 107,000 mi

MY ALTERNATOR WENT IN MY VEHICLE BUT WAS DISCOVERED WAS DISTURBING. I HAD JUST HAD MY OIL CHANGED 4 WEEKS PRIOR AND THE VEHICLE WAS ALMOST EMPTY OF OIL. IF THE ALTERNATOR HAD NOT FAILED MY ENGINE WOULD HAVE BLOWN DUE TO THE LACK OF OIL. THE LACK OF OIL IS DUE TO THE PISTON ASSEMBLY IN MY 2008 TOYOTA...

Aug 6, 2013 Engine 107,000 mi

MY ALTERNATOR WENT IN MY VEHICLE BUT WAS DISCOVERED WAS DISTURBING. I HAD JUST HAD MY OIL CHANGED 4 WEEKS PRIOR AND THE VEHICLE WAS ALMOST EMPTY OF OIL. IF THE ALTERNATOR HAD NOT FAILED MY ENGINE WOULD HAVE BLOWN DUE TO THE LACK OF OIL. THE LACK OF OIL IS DUE TO THE PISTON ASSEMBLY IN MY 2008 TOYOTA...

Aug 6, 2013 Steering 107,000 mi

MY ALTERNATOR WENT IN MY VEHICLE BUT WAS DISCOVERED WAS DISTURBING. I HAD JUST HAD MY OIL CHANGED 4 WEEKS PRIOR AND THE VEHICLE WAS ALMOST EMPTY OF OIL. IF THE ALTERNATOR HAD NOT FAILED MY ENGINE WOULD HAVE BLOWN DUE TO THE LACK OF OIL. THE LACK OF OIL IS DUE TO THE PISTON ASSEMBLY IN MY 2008 TOYOTA...

Aug 2, 2013 Engine 69,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A STREET WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY DIED. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER THOUGH THE BATTERY FINALLY TURNED ON. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOOK THE ENGINE APART AND SAID A VALVE SPRING BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE VALVE TO DROP DOWN AND MAKE CONTAC...

Aug 2, 2013 Engine 78,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4, 4 CYLINDER ENGINE, WHICH CURRENTLY HAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ADVISING TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS THAT THE 4 CYLINDER ENGINE FOR THAT PARTICULAR YEAR IS DEFECTIVE. THE PISTON RINGS DO NOT PROPERLY REMOVE THE OIL AS THE PISTON TRAVELS UP AND DOWN, AND AS A RESULT THE ENG...

Aug 2, 2013 Engine 69,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A STREET WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY DIED. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER THOUGH THE BATTERY FINALLY TURNED ON. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOOK THE ENGINE APART AND SAID A VALVE SPRING BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE VALVE TO DROP DOWN AND MAKE CONTAC...

Aug 2, 2013 Engine 78,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4, 4 CYLINDER ENGINE, WHICH CURRENTLY HAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ADVISING TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS THAT THE 4 CYLINDER ENGINE FOR THAT PARTICULAR YEAR IS DEFECTIVE. THE PISTON RINGS DO NOT PROPERLY REMOVE THE OIL AS THE PISTON TRAVELS UP AND DOWN, AND AS A RESULT THE ENG...

Jul 31, 2013 Engine 78,000 mi

ENGINE IS BURNING TOO MUCH MOTOR OIL. HAVE TO KEEP PUTTING A LITER OF OIL IN THE CAR EVERY TWO WEEKS. THERE HAS BEEN A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN RELEASED BY TOYOTA THAT IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE R&R PISTON AND RING SET. MY VIN ID IS IMPACTED BY THIS. *TR

Jul 31, 2013 Engine 78,000 mi

ENGINE IS BURNING TOO MUCH MOTOR OIL. HAVE TO KEEP PUTTING A LITER OF OIL IN THE CAR EVERY TWO WEEKS. THERE HAS BEEN A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN RELEASED BY TOYOTA THAT IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE R&R PISTON AND RING SET. MY VIN ID IS IMPACTED BY THIS. *TR

Jul 30, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

I BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC BECAUSE THE ENGINE HAS BEEN GETTING LOUDER, LIKE A DIESEL. I'VE BEEN TOLD THE FAN IN THE WATER PUMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR IS 5 YEARS OLD WITH 25,000 MILES ON IT! THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN AND MUST BE A DEFECT. UNFORTUNATELY, MY DRIVETRAIN WARRANTY EXPIRED O...

Jul 30, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

I BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC BECAUSE THE ENGINE HAS BEEN GETTING LOUDER, LIKE A DIESEL. I'VE BEEN TOLD THE FAN IN THE WATER PUMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR IS 5 YEARS OLD WITH 25,000 MILES ON IT! THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN AND MUST BE A DEFECT. UNFORTUNATELY, MY DRIVETRAIN WARRANTY EXPIRED O...

Jul 28, 2013 Engine 35,000 mi

BURNING OF ENGINE OIL!!! EVERY 1,000 MILES 1 QUART OF ENGINE OIL WOULD BURN. *TR

Jul 28, 2013 Engine 35,000 mi

BURNING OF ENGINE OIL!!! EVERY 1,000 MILES 1 QUART OF ENGINE OIL WOULD BURN. *TR

Jul 22, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 77,077 mi

INSURANCE CLAIM # [XXX]/PROGRESSIVE POLICY # [XXX]MY FATHER-IN LAW WAS DRIVING BACK FROM THE VET OFFICE WITH HIS TWO DOGS AROUND 9:15 AM ON JUNE 20, 2013. HE WAS DRIVING 45 MPH IN A 50 MPH DRIVE ZONE WHEN THE HOOD OF THE CAR FLEW UP HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. THE HOOD WAS BLOCKING HIS VIEW , HOWEVER...

Jul 22, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 77,077 mi

INSURANCE CLAIM # [XXX]/PROGRESSIVE POLICY # [XXX]MY FATHER-IN LAW WAS DRIVING BACK FROM THE VET OFFICE WITH HIS TWO DOGS AROUND 9:15 AM ON JUNE 20, 2013. HE WAS DRIVING 45 MPH IN A 50 MPH DRIVE ZONE WHEN THE HOOD OF THE CAR FLEW UP HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. THE HOOD WAS BLOCKING HIS VIEW , HOWEVER...

Jul 19, 2013 Steering 48,155 mi

I TOOK MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ITS SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT, AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE RACK AND PINION AND SHAFT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. RESEARCHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ONLINE, IT WAS EVIDENT THAT MANY RAV4 OWNERS WERE EXPERIENCING THE SAME SITUATION. THIS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MANY RAV4S. A ...

Jul 19, 2013 Power Train 48,155 mi

I TOOK MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ITS SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT, AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE RACK AND PINION AND SHAFT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. RESEARCHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ONLINE, IT WAS EVIDENT THAT MANY RAV4 OWNERS WERE EXPERIENCING THE SAME SITUATION. THIS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MANY RAV4S. A ...

Jul 19, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 57,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY TOYOTA RAV4 IN JANUARY 2008 AT TOYOTA OF FORT WORTH; MY WARRANTY EXPIRED ON JANUARY 19, 2012. THE CAR HAS AROUND 58,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, I WOULD BRING IT IN, TO THE SAME AGENCY, EVERY 5,000 MILES FOR THE ROUTINE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. ON JUNE 9, 2011 I BEG...

Jul 19, 2013 Steering 48,155 mi

I TOOK MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ITS SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT, AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE RACK AND PINION AND SHAFT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. RESEARCHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ONLINE, IT WAS EVIDENT THAT MANY RAV4 OWNERS WERE EXPERIENCING THE SAME SITUATION. THIS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MANY RAV4S. A ...

Jul 19, 2013 Power Train 48,155 mi

I TOOK MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ITS SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT, AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE RACK AND PINION AND SHAFT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. RESEARCHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ONLINE, IT WAS EVIDENT THAT MANY RAV4 OWNERS WERE EXPERIENCING THE SAME SITUATION. THIS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MANY RAV4S. A ...

Jul 19, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 57,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY TOYOTA RAV4 IN JANUARY 2008 AT TOYOTA OF FORT WORTH; MY WARRANTY EXPIRED ON JANUARY 19, 2012. THE CAR HAS AROUND 58,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, I WOULD BRING IT IN, TO THE SAME AGENCY, EVERY 5,000 MILES FOR THE ROUTINE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. ON JUNE 9, 2011 I BEG...

Jul 8, 2013 Engine 75,000 mi

AT AROUND 75,000 MILES THE ENGINE STARTED USING OIL AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE TO THE POINT WHERE I NEED TO ADD A QUART EVERY THOUSAND MILES. *TR

Jul 8, 2013 Engine 75,000 mi

AT AROUND 75,000 MILES THE ENGINE STARTED USING OIL AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE TO THE POINT WHERE I NEED TO ADD A QUART EVERY THOUSAND MILES. *TR

Jul 1, 2013 Steering 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, SHE NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE HAD BUCKLED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT ONE OF THE TIE ROD BOLTS WAS MISSING AND ...

Jul 1, 2013 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, SHE NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE HAD BUCKLED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT ONE OF THE TIE ROD BOLTS WAS MISSING AND ...

Jul 1, 2013 Steering 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING BECOMES TIGHT DOES NOT SMOOTHLY GO INTO A CURVE AS IF THE STEERING NEEDS TO BE LUBRICATED THROWS OFF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE I HAVE TO JERK THE WHEEL.I AM AFRAID I'M GOING TO HAVE A CRASH DUE TO THIS. *TR

Jul 1, 2013 Steering 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, SHE NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE HAD BUCKLED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT ONE OF THE TIE ROD BOLTS WAS MISSING AND ...

Jul 1, 2013 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, SHE NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE HAD BUCKLED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT ONE OF THE TIE ROD BOLTS WAS MISSING AND ...

Jul 1, 2013 Steering 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING BECOMES TIGHT DOES NOT SMOOTHLY GO INTO A CURVE AS IF THE STEERING NEEDS TO BE LUBRICATED THROWS OFF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE I HAVE TO JERK THE WHEEL.I AM AFRAID I'M GOING TO HAVE A CRASH DUE TO THIS. *TR

Jun 27, 2013 Engine 66,000 mi

SIMILAR TO SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS MODEL, MY VEHICLE IS ALSO EXHIBITING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, UP TO 1 QT. WITHIN 1,000-1,500 MILES, BASED ON MY OWN CONSUMPTION TESTS. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE OIL SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. THE CAR BEGIN TO BURN OIL AT AROUND 66,000 MILES. MAN...

Jun 27, 2013 Engine 66,000 mi

SIMILAR TO SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS MODEL, MY VEHICLE IS ALSO EXHIBITING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, UP TO 1 QT. WITHIN 1,000-1,500 MILES, BASED ON MY OWN CONSUMPTION TESTS. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE OIL SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. THE CAR BEGIN TO BURN OIL AT AROUND 66,000 MILES. MAN...

Jun 22, 2013 Engine 65,000 mi

THE ENGINE IS BURNING TOO MUCH OIL TOO QUICK AND WOBURN TOYOTA SERVICES REFUSE TO RESEARCH DEEPER FOR THE PROBLEM, I HAVE ALL EXTRA WARRANTIES AND THEY SAY IT IS NORMAL. IT IS NOT NORMAL THE AMOUNT OF OIL THE CAR IS CONSUMING. *TR

Jun 22, 2013 Engine 65,000 mi

THE ENGINE IS BURNING TOO MUCH OIL TOO QUICK AND WOBURN TOYOTA SERVICES REFUSE TO RESEARCH DEEPER FOR THE PROBLEM, I HAVE ALL EXTRA WARRANTIES AND THEY SAY IT IS NORMAL. IT IS NOT NORMAL THE AMOUNT OF OIL THE CAR IS CONSUMING. *TR

Jun 20, 2013 Engine 100,525 mi

THE ENGINE DIED ON OUR VEHICLE. DEALER SAID IT STOPPED WORKING BUT WOULD HAVE TO TAKE APART THE ENGINE TO FIND OUT WHY. THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY LEAKS BUT IT RAN OUT OF OIL & CEASED THE ENGINE. IT WAS ONLY 4 MONTHS SINCE OUR LAST OIL CHANGE. PEOPLE ARE TELLING US IT SHOULD NOT HAVE RAN OUT ...

Jun 20, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, HE THEN APPLIED THE BRAKE, AS STOPPED TRAFFIC WAS AHEAD. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES...

Jun 20, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,691 mi

WATERPUMP LEAKING. WATER PUMP DID NOT MEET FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. WATER PUMP LEAKING ENGINE BLOCK VERY DAMP . *TR

Jun 20, 2013 Engine 100,525 mi

THE ENGINE DIED ON OUR VEHICLE. DEALER SAID IT STOPPED WORKING BUT WOULD HAVE TO TAKE APART THE ENGINE TO FIND OUT WHY. THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY LEAKS BUT IT RAN OUT OF OIL & CEASED THE ENGINE. IT WAS ONLY 4 MONTHS SINCE OUR LAST OIL CHANGE. PEOPLE ARE TELLING US IT SHOULD NOT HAVE RAN OUT ...

Jun 20, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, HE THEN APPLIED THE BRAKE, AS STOPPED TRAFFIC WAS AHEAD. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES...

Jun 20, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,691 mi

WATERPUMP LEAKING. WATER PUMP DID NOT MEET FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. WATER PUMP LEAKING ENGINE BLOCK VERY DAMP . *TR

Jun 19, 2013 Air Bags 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V245000 (AIR BAGS). AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE WOULD HAVE TO ...

Jun 19, 2013 Engine 93,667 mi

THIS VEHICLE IS EXHIBITING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, UP TO 1 QT. WITHIN 1,000-1,200 MILES, BASED ON MY OWN AND A TOYOTA DEALER'S CONSUMPTION TESTS. THE DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS "NORMAL" CONSUMPTION AS DOES TOYOTA MOTOR SALES. HOWEVER, TOYOTA HAS ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (T-SB-0094-11) WHI...

Jun 19, 2013 Air Bags 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V245000 (AIR BAGS). AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE WOULD HAVE TO ...

Jun 19, 2013 Engine 93,667 mi

THIS VEHICLE IS EXHIBITING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, UP TO 1 QT. WITHIN 1,000-1,200 MILES, BASED ON MY OWN AND A TOYOTA DEALER'S CONSUMPTION TESTS. THE DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS "NORMAL" CONSUMPTION AS DOES TOYOTA MOTOR SALES. HOWEVER, TOYOTA HAS ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (T-SB-0094-11) WHI...

Jun 14, 2013 Engine 35,904 mi

WATER PUMP REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *TR

Jun 14, 2013 Engine 35,904 mi

WATER PUMP REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *TR

Jun 11, 2013 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

TRAFFIC WAS STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY, I CAME TO A STOP, THE SUV BEHIND ME DID NOT REALIZE WE WERE STOPPED. HE HIT ME AT ALMOST FULL SPEED, THIS PUSHED ME INTO THE CAR INFRONT OF ME, AND THEM INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF THEM. BASICALLY A 4 CAR PILE UP, THE CAR THAT HIT ME AND THE CAR I WAS PUSHED INTO BOT...

Jun 11, 2013 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

TRAFFIC WAS STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY, I CAME TO A STOP, THE SUV BEHIND ME DID NOT REALIZE WE WERE STOPPED. HE HIT ME AT ALMOST FULL SPEED, THIS PUSHED ME INTO THE CAR INFRONT OF ME, AND THEM INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF THEM. BASICALLY A 4 CAR PILE UP, THE CAR THAT HIT ME AND THE CAR I WAS PUSHED INTO BOT...

Jun 10, 2013 Engine 124,191 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE ENGINE, FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, TRACTION CONTROL AND ESC WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE TIMES. THE TECHNICIA...

Jun 10, 2013 Steering 65,000 mi

I HAD JUST DROPPED OFF MY FIANCE AT WORK AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN AROUND IN THE PARKING LOT WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL DROPPED ROUGHLY 8 INCHES HITTING MY LEG. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BE MOVED 8 TO 12 INCHES UP AND DOWN WITH LITTLE RESISTANCE. IT CAN ALSO MOVE BE MOVED 6 TO 8 INCHES LEFT TO RIGHT WITH...

Jun 10, 2013 Engine 124,191 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE ENGINE, FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, TRACTION CONTROL AND ESC WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE TIMES. THE TECHNICIA...

Jun 10, 2013 Steering 65,000 mi

I HAD JUST DROPPED OFF MY FIANCE AT WORK AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN AROUND IN THE PARKING LOT WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL DROPPED ROUGHLY 8 INCHES HITTING MY LEG. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BE MOVED 8 TO 12 INCHES UP AND DOWN WITH LITTLE RESISTANCE. IT CAN ALSO MOVE BE MOVED 6 TO 8 INCHES LEFT TO RIGHT WITH...

Jun 8, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,450 mi

THE ONBOARD COMPUTER (ECM) PROGRAM IS DEFECTIVE IN THE 2008 RAV4, AND PROBABLY OTHER YEARS AND MODELS, CAUSING OWNERS TO UNNECESSARILY BRING CARS IN AND PAY FOR UNNEEDED SERVICE. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR TO BEGIN AN INTERSTATE DRIVE, 3 FAULT INDICATORS (CHECK ENGINE,VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL, 4 WHEEL ...

Jun 8, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 54,450 mi

THE ONBOARD COMPUTER (ECM) PROGRAM IS DEFECTIVE IN THE 2008 RAV4, AND PROBABLY OTHER YEARS AND MODELS, CAUSING OWNERS TO UNNECESSARILY BRING CARS IN AND PAY FOR UNNEEDED SERVICE. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR TO BEGIN AN INTERSTATE DRIVE, 3 FAULT INDICATORS (CHECK ENGINE,VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL, 4 WHEEL ...

Jun 8, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 54,450 mi

THE ONBOARD COMPUTER (ECM) PROGRAM IS DEFECTIVE IN THE 2008 RAV4, AND PROBABLY OTHER YEARS AND MODELS, CAUSING OWNERS TO UNNECESSARILY BRING CARS IN AND PAY FOR UNNEEDED SERVICE. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR TO BEGIN AN INTERSTATE DRIVE, 3 FAULT INDICATORS (CHECK ENGINE,VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL, 4 WHEEL ...

Jun 8, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,450 mi

THE ONBOARD COMPUTER (ECM) PROGRAM IS DEFECTIVE IN THE 2008 RAV4, AND PROBABLY OTHER YEARS AND MODELS, CAUSING OWNERS TO UNNECESSARILY BRING CARS IN AND PAY FOR UNNEEDED SERVICE. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR TO BEGIN AN INTERSTATE DRIVE, 3 FAULT INDICATORS (CHECK ENGINE,VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL, 4 WHEEL ...

Jun 8, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 54,450 mi

THE ONBOARD COMPUTER (ECM) PROGRAM IS DEFECTIVE IN THE 2008 RAV4, AND PROBABLY OTHER YEARS AND MODELS, CAUSING OWNERS TO UNNECESSARILY BRING CARS IN AND PAY FOR UNNEEDED SERVICE. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR TO BEGIN AN INTERSTATE DRIVE, 3 FAULT INDICATORS (CHECK ENGINE,VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL, 4 WHEEL ...

Jun 8, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 54,450 mi

THE ONBOARD COMPUTER (ECM) PROGRAM IS DEFECTIVE IN THE 2008 RAV4, AND PROBABLY OTHER YEARS AND MODELS, CAUSING OWNERS TO UNNECESSARILY BRING CARS IN AND PAY FOR UNNEEDED SERVICE. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR TO BEGIN AN INTERSTATE DRIVE, 3 FAULT INDICATORS (CHECK ENGINE,VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL, 4 WHEEL ...

Jun 3, 2013 Air Bags 60,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS COME ON AND SCAN SHOWS THAT IT IS A "SPIRAL CABLE" THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. UNKNOWN TO ME WAS THAT AIRBAG WOULDN'T DEPLOY WHILE THIS LIGHT IS ON. CAR HASN'T BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENT AND THIS APPEARS TO BE LOW MILEAGE TO HAVE THIS EVENT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND DUE ...

Jun 3, 2013 Air Bags 60,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS COME ON AND SCAN SHOWS THAT IT IS A "SPIRAL CABLE" THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. UNKNOWN TO ME WAS THAT AIRBAG WOULDN'T DEPLOY WHILE THIS LIGHT IS ON. CAR HASN'T BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENT AND THIS APPEARS TO BE LOW MILEAGE TO HAVE THIS EVENT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND DUE ...

May 28, 2013 Engine 30,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED THIS 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 SINCE I BOUGHT BRAND NEW. I DID ALL THE OIL CHANGES MYSELF ON TIME. AFTER APPROX 2 1/2 YEARS AND 30,000 MILES I NOTICE CONSIDERABLY LESS OIL IN DRAIN PAN AT OIL CHANGES. I STARTED PULLING THE DIP STICK BETWEEN CHANGES AND SAW THAT IT NEEDED SUBSTANTIAL OIL ADDED BE...

May 28, 2013 Engine 30,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED THIS 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 SINCE I BOUGHT BRAND NEW. I DID ALL THE OIL CHANGES MYSELF ON TIME. AFTER APPROX 2 1/2 YEARS AND 30,000 MILES I NOTICE CONSIDERABLY LESS OIL IN DRAIN PAN AT OIL CHANGES. I STARTED PULLING THE DIP STICK BETWEEN CHANGES AND SAW THAT IT NEEDED SUBSTANTIAL OIL ADDED BE...

May 25, 2013 Visibility/wiper 58,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN THE UP POSITION. INSTEAD, WHEN NOT NEEDING TO USE IT, IT HANGS DOWN AT LEAST 3 INCHES FROM THE CEILING, CREATING A VISIBILITY AND SAFETY HAZARD! THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO TOYOTA BY MANY TOYOTA OWNERS, INCLUDING BOTH UNDER WARRANTY OR OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY...

May 25, 2013 Visibility/wiper 58,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN THE UP POSITION. INSTEAD, WHEN NOT NEEDING TO USE IT, IT HANGS DOWN AT LEAST 3 INCHES FROM THE CEILING, CREATING A VISIBILITY AND SAFETY HAZARD! THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO TOYOTA BY MANY TOYOTA OWNERS, INCLUDING BOTH UNDER WARRANTY OR OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY...

May 17, 2013 Air Bags 80,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. THOUGHT THIS WAS DUE TO THE RECALL ABOUT WHICH TOYOTA SENT OUT A RECALL NOTICE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO HAVE THE 5 RECALL NOTICES ADDRESSED, IT WAS STATED THAT THE LIGHT WAS ON DUE TO A AIRBAG SPIRAL CABLE THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT WAS STATED...

May 17, 2013 Air Bags 80,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. THOUGHT THIS WAS DUE TO THE RECALL ABOUT WHICH TOYOTA SENT OUT A RECALL NOTICE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO HAVE THE 5 RECALL NOTICES ADDRESSED, IT WAS STATED THAT THE LIGHT WAS ON DUE TO A AIRBAG SPIRAL CABLE THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT WAS STATED...

Apr 22, 2013 Suspension 140,000 mi

WHILE TURNING LEFT, THE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (RH) BOLT DISCONNECTED FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE BOLT. *TR

Apr 22, 2013 Suspension 140,000 mi

WHILE TURNING LEFT, THE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (RH) BOLT DISCONNECTED FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE BOLT. *TR

Apr 10, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE EXITING A PARKING SPACE, HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE FAILURE WAS ALSO EXPERIENCED A SECOND TIME AND THE CONTACT HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY IN ORDER TO STOP THE...

Apr 10, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE EXITING A PARKING SPACE, HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE FAILURE WAS ALSO EXPERIENCED A SECOND TIME AND THE CONTACT HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY IN ORDER TO STOP THE...

Mar 18, 2013 Air Bags 60,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON ONE DAY AFTER TURNING THE CAR ON AND THE LIGHT NEVER WENT OFF AFTER THAT. I HAD THIS REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL IN 2011. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE SAME DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE SPIRAL CABLE. THE COST TO FIX THIS WAS $500.00. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WIT...

Mar 18, 2013 Air Bags 60,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON ONE DAY AFTER TURNING THE CAR ON AND THE LIGHT NEVER WENT OFF AFTER THAT. I HAD THIS REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL IN 2011. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE SAME DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE SPIRAL CABLE. THE COST TO FIX THIS WAS $500.00. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WIT...

Mar 4, 2013 Visibility/wiper 86,020 mi

THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR WILL NOT SNAP BACK UP TO THE VEHICLE'S HEADLINER AND STAY THERE. IT REMAINS IN THE DRIVER'S LINE OF SIGHT AND THIS IS PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT. *TR

Mar 4, 2013 Visibility/wiper 86,020 mi

THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR WILL NOT SNAP BACK UP TO THE VEHICLE'S HEADLINER AND STAY THERE. IT REMAINS IN THE DRIVER'S LINE OF SIGHT AND THIS IS PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT. *TR

Mar 1, 2013 Air Bags 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Mar 1, 2013 Air Bags 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Feb 26, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 56,340 mi

WAS DRIVING 2008 RAV4 OUT OF TOWN WITH MY WIFE. CAME TO A STOPLIGHT AND QUICKLY APPLIED BRAKES AND ENGINE STARTED REVVING UPWARD. HAD TO PRESS ON BRAKE WITH FULL FORCE TO KEEP THE CAR FROM ACCELERATING THROUGH THE RED LIGHT. SHIFTED TO PARK AND THE CAR "BUCKED" AND ENGINE ALMOST RED-LINED AT 6000...

Feb 26, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 56,340 mi

WAS DRIVING 2008 RAV4 OUT OF TOWN WITH MY WIFE. CAME TO A STOPLIGHT AND QUICKLY APPLIED BRAKES AND ENGINE STARTED REVVING UPWARD. HAD TO PRESS ON BRAKE WITH FULL FORCE TO KEEP THE CAR FROM ACCELERATING THROUGH THE RED LIGHT. SHIFTED TO PARK AND THE CAR "BUCKED" AND ENGINE ALMOST RED-LINED AT 6000...

Feb 26, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 56,340 mi

WAS DRIVING 2008 RAV4 OUT OF TOWN WITH MY WIFE. CAME TO A STOPLIGHT AND QUICKLY APPLIED BRAKES AND ENGINE STARTED REVVING UPWARD. HAD TO PRESS ON BRAKE WITH FULL FORCE TO KEEP THE CAR FROM ACCELERATING THROUGH THE RED LIGHT. SHIFTED TO PARK AND THE CAR "BUCKED" AND ENGINE ALMOST RED-LINED AT 6000...

Feb 26, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 56,340 mi

WAS DRIVING 2008 RAV4 OUT OF TOWN WITH MY WIFE. CAME TO A STOPLIGHT AND QUICKLY APPLIED BRAKES AND ENGINE STARTED REVVING UPWARD. HAD TO PRESS ON BRAKE WITH FULL FORCE TO KEEP THE CAR FROM ACCELERATING THROUGH THE RED LIGHT. SHIFTED TO PARK AND THE CAR "BUCKED" AND ENGINE ALMOST RED-LINED AT 6000...

Feb 16, 2013 Visibility 60,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR STARTED SAGGING. FOR A WHILE I COULD PUSH IT BACK UP AND IT WOULD STAY. AFTER A COUPLE MONTHS, I COULD NOT USE IT ON THE SIDE WINDOW, IT JUST HUNG DOWN. IT FINALLY WAS UN-USABLE. TOYOTA HAS REPLACED IT, BUT IT TOOK 3 TRIPS TO THE DEALER TO GET IT REPLACED. I HAD TO DRIV...

Feb 16, 2013 Visibility 60,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR STARTED SAGGING. FOR A WHILE I COULD PUSH IT BACK UP AND IT WOULD STAY. AFTER A COUPLE MONTHS, I COULD NOT USE IT ON THE SIDE WINDOW, IT JUST HUNG DOWN. IT FINALLY WAS UN-USABLE. TOYOTA HAS REPLACED IT, BUT IT TOOK 3 TRIPS TO THE DEALER TO GET IT REPLACED. I HAD TO DRIV...

Feb 13, 2013 Structure 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT THE DEALER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE TO THE EXTENSIVE RUSTING OF THE FRAME, DRIVESHAFT, FRONT CONTROL ARMS, REAR SUSPENSION, REAR SHOCKS, AND THE PASSENGER REAR RIM. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO IN...

Feb 13, 2013 Suspension 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT THE DEALER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE TO THE EXTENSIVE RUSTING OF THE FRAME, DRIVESHAFT, FRONT CONTROL ARMS, REAR SUSPENSION, REAR SHOCKS, AND THE PASSENGER REAR RIM. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO IN...

Feb 13, 2013 Structure 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT THE DEALER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE TO THE EXTENSIVE RUSTING OF THE FRAME, DRIVESHAFT, FRONT CONTROL ARMS, REAR SUSPENSION, REAR SHOCKS, AND THE PASSENGER REAR RIM. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO IN...

Feb 13, 2013 Suspension 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT THE DEALER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE TO THE EXTENSIVE RUSTING OF THE FRAME, DRIVESHAFT, FRONT CONTROL ARMS, REAR SUSPENSION, REAR SHOCKS, AND THE PASSENGER REAR RIM. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO IN...

Feb 4, 2013 Service Brakes 220,000 mi

WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOPLIGHT, I PULLED INTO THE OPEN LEFT HAND LANE SO AS NOT TO BE BEHIND A TANKER TRUCK, AND WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES TRIED TO STOP THE CAR AT THE LIGHT, WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE REVVED AS IF THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL AND RATHER THAN COMING TO A FULL STOP AT THE LIGHT, I SLID ...

Feb 4, 2013 Engine 220,000 mi

WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOPLIGHT, I PULLED INTO THE OPEN LEFT HAND LANE SO AS NOT TO BE BEHIND A TANKER TRUCK, AND WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES TRIED TO STOP THE CAR AT THE LIGHT, WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE REVVED AS IF THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL AND RATHER THAN COMING TO A FULL STOP AT THE LIGHT, I SLID ...

Feb 4, 2013 Service Brakes 220,000 mi

WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOPLIGHT, I PULLED INTO THE OPEN LEFT HAND LANE SO AS NOT TO BE BEHIND A TANKER TRUCK, AND WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES TRIED TO STOP THE CAR AT THE LIGHT, WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE REVVED AS IF THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL AND RATHER THAN COMING TO A FULL STOP AT THE LIGHT, I SLID ...

Feb 4, 2013 Engine 220,000 mi

WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOPLIGHT, I PULLED INTO THE OPEN LEFT HAND LANE SO AS NOT TO BE BEHIND A TANKER TRUCK, AND WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES TRIED TO STOP THE CAR AT THE LIGHT, WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE REVVED AS IF THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL AND RATHER THAN COMING TO A FULL STOP AT THE LIGHT, I SLID ...

Jan 20, 2013 Air Bags 70,828 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ON...CODE B1801 SEE ITS A COMMON FAILURE ON TOYOTA NOT COVERED ON ANY RECALLS, DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Jan 20, 2013 Air Bags 70,828 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ON...CODE B1801 SEE ITS A COMMON FAILURE ON TOYOTA NOT COVERED ON ANY RECALLS, DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Jan 9, 2013 Air Bags 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V245000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED...

Jan 9, 2013 Steering 37,370 mi

RESISTANCE IS FELT AT INTERVALS WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. STEERING FEELS LOOSE, UNRESPONSIVE AND DANGEROUS. DEALER RECOMMENDED REPLACING INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. ONLINE RESEARCH SHOWED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND AN UPGRADED PART EXISTS TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOME...

Jan 9, 2013 Air Bags 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V245000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED...

Jan 9, 2013 Steering 37,370 mi

RESISTANCE IS FELT AT INTERVALS WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. STEERING FEELS LOOSE, UNRESPONSIVE AND DANGEROUS. DEALER RECOMMENDED REPLACING INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. ONLINE RESEARCH SHOWED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND AN UPGRADED PART EXISTS TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOME...

Dec 18, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING IDLE WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AS THE ENGINE RPMS ABNORMALLY INCREASED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING THAT VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A THIRD VEHICLE. THE CONT...

Dec 18, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING IDLE WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AS THE ENGINE RPMS ABNORMALLY INCREASED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING THAT VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A THIRD VEHICLE. THE CONT...

Dec 14, 2012 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DEFECTIVE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED TWICE DUE TO ACID LEAKING HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED AND AS A RESULT, BATTERY ACID LEAKED ONTO THE ALTERNATOR, THE ENGINE COVER, AND THE HOSES. THE FAILURE CAUSED ALL OF T...

Dec 14, 2012 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DEFECTIVE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED TWICE DUE TO ACID LEAKING HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED AND AS A RESULT, BATTERY ACID LEAKED ONTO THE ALTERNATOR, THE ENGINE COVER, AND THE HOSES. THE FAILURE CAUSED ALL OF T...

Dec 13, 2012 Steering 33,000 mi

THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. *TR

Dec 13, 2012 Steering 33,000 mi

THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. *TR

Dec 10, 2012 Suspension 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 RAV 4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE SUSPENSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT TH...

Dec 10, 2012 Suspension 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 RAV 4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE SUSPENSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT TH...

Dec 8, 2012 Steering 20,000 mi

2008 (STARTED AT 20,000 MILES, 1 YEAR OUT OF WARRANTY) TOYOTA RAV 4 STARTED A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE DRIVE SHAFT WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL. WE TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND THE DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IT'S A CONSTANT SOUND! WHY THEY SAID THIS IS UNEXPLAINABLE. IT'S BEEN NON STOP S...

Dec 8, 2012 Power Train 20,000 mi

2008 (STARTED AT 20,000 MILES, 1 YEAR OUT OF WARRANTY) TOYOTA RAV 4 STARTED A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE DRIVE SHAFT WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL. WE TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND THE DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IT'S A CONSTANT SOUND! WHY THEY SAID THIS IS UNEXPLAINABLE. IT'S BEEN NON STOP S...

Dec 8, 2012 Steering 20,000 mi

2008 (STARTED AT 20,000 MILES, 1 YEAR OUT OF WARRANTY) TOYOTA RAV 4 STARTED A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE DRIVE SHAFT WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL. WE TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND THE DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IT'S A CONSTANT SOUND! WHY THEY SAID THIS IS UNEXPLAINABLE. IT'S BEEN NON STOP S...

Dec 8, 2012 Power Train 20,000 mi

2008 (STARTED AT 20,000 MILES, 1 YEAR OUT OF WARRANTY) TOYOTA RAV 4 STARTED A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE DRIVE SHAFT WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL. WE TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND THE DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IT'S A CONSTANT SOUND! WHY THEY SAID THIS IS UNEXPLAINABLE. IT'S BEEN NON STOP S...

Dec 6, 2012 Engine 71,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT: ODI CASE NUMBER: 10444712 COMPONENT: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING DETAILS: MY 2008 RAV 4 ALL WHEEL DRIVE BURNS ABOUT 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES. I BROUGHT THE SUV TO TOYOTA ON 01/19/2012 FOR OIL CONSUMPTION. TECH CHECKED OIL. OIL LEVEL WAS 1/2 QUART LOW. THE TECH TOPPED O...

Dec 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT: ODI CASE NUMBER: 10444712 COMPONENT: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING DETAILS: MY 2008 RAV 4 ALL WHEEL DRIVE BURNS ABOUT 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES. I BROUGHT THE SUV TO TOYOTA ON 01/19/2012 FOR OIL CONSUMPTION. TECH CHECKED OIL. OIL LEVEL WAS 1/2 QUART LOW. THE TECH TOPPED O...

Dec 6, 2012 Engine 71,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT: ODI CASE NUMBER: 10444712 COMPONENT: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING DETAILS: MY 2008 RAV 4 ALL WHEEL DRIVE BURNS ABOUT 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES. I BROUGHT THE SUV TO TOYOTA ON 01/19/2012 FOR OIL CONSUMPTION. TECH CHECKED OIL. OIL LEVEL WAS 1/2 QUART LOW. THE TECH TOPPED O...

Dec 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINT: ODI CASE NUMBER: 10444712 COMPONENT: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING DETAILS: MY 2008 RAV 4 ALL WHEEL DRIVE BURNS ABOUT 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES. I BROUGHT THE SUV TO TOYOTA ON 01/19/2012 FOR OIL CONSUMPTION. TECH CHECKED OIL. OIL LEVEL WAS 1/2 QUART LOW. THE TECH TOPPED O...

Dec 3, 2012 Steering 48,255 mi

HAPPY HOLIDAYS & HANUKKAH! BOB BRIDGE TOOK ADVANTAGE OF MY AGE & BACKGROUND. THEY CHARGED ME $1280 OUT THE DOOR FOR TSB RECALL SERVICE. IT'S UNFAIR & ABSURD 4 ME PAYING TOYOTA'S DESIGN FLAWS. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME GET IN TOUCH WITH PORTLAND REGIONAL OFFICE SO THEY CAN START REIMBURSEMENT TO ME? BOB...

Dec 3, 2012 Power Train 48,255 mi

HAPPY HOLIDAYS & HANUKKAH! BOB BRIDGE TOOK ADVANTAGE OF MY AGE & BACKGROUND. THEY CHARGED ME $1280 OUT THE DOOR FOR TSB RECALL SERVICE. IT'S UNFAIR & ABSURD 4 ME PAYING TOYOTA'S DESIGN FLAWS. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME GET IN TOUCH WITH PORTLAND REGIONAL OFFICE SO THEY CAN START REIMBURSEMENT TO ME? BOB...

Dec 3, 2012 Suspension 48,255 mi

HAPPY HOLIDAYS & HANUKKAH! BOB BRIDGE TOOK ADVANTAGE OF MY AGE & BACKGROUND. THEY CHARGED ME $1280 OUT THE DOOR FOR TSB RECALL SERVICE. IT'S UNFAIR & ABSURD 4 ME PAYING TOYOTA'S DESIGN FLAWS. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME GET IN TOUCH WITH PORTLAND REGIONAL OFFICE SO THEY CAN START REIMBURSEMENT TO ME? BOB...

Dec 3, 2012 Suspension 124,000 mi

I RECEIVED A "INTERIM" RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA STATING THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE REAR SUSPENSION ARM AND THAT FAILURE OF THE REAR TIE ROD COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THEY INSTRUCTED OWNERS TO CALL ONLY IF THEY EXPERIENCED ANY STRANGE NOISES COMING ...

Dec 3, 2012 Steering 48,255 mi

HAPPY HOLIDAYS & HANUKKAH! BOB BRIDGE TOOK ADVANTAGE OF MY AGE & BACKGROUND. THEY CHARGED ME $1280 OUT THE DOOR FOR TSB RECALL SERVICE. IT'S UNFAIR & ABSURD 4 ME PAYING TOYOTA'S DESIGN FLAWS. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME GET IN TOUCH WITH PORTLAND REGIONAL OFFICE SO THEY CAN START REIMBURSEMENT TO ME? BOB...

Dec 3, 2012 Power Train 48,255 mi

HAPPY HOLIDAYS & HANUKKAH! BOB BRIDGE TOOK ADVANTAGE OF MY AGE & BACKGROUND. THEY CHARGED ME $1280 OUT THE DOOR FOR TSB RECALL SERVICE. IT'S UNFAIR & ABSURD 4 ME PAYING TOYOTA'S DESIGN FLAWS. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME GET IN TOUCH WITH PORTLAND REGIONAL OFFICE SO THEY CAN START REIMBURSEMENT TO ME? BOB...

Dec 3, 2012 Suspension 48,255 mi

HAPPY HOLIDAYS & HANUKKAH! BOB BRIDGE TOOK ADVANTAGE OF MY AGE & BACKGROUND. THEY CHARGED ME $1280 OUT THE DOOR FOR TSB RECALL SERVICE. IT'S UNFAIR & ABSURD 4 ME PAYING TOYOTA'S DESIGN FLAWS. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME GET IN TOUCH WITH PORTLAND REGIONAL OFFICE SO THEY CAN START REIMBURSEMENT TO ME? BOB...

Dec 3, 2012 Suspension 124,000 mi

I RECEIVED A "INTERIM" RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA STATING THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE REAR SUSPENSION ARM AND THAT FAILURE OF THE REAR TIE ROD COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THEY INSTRUCTED OWNERS TO CALL ONLY IF THEY EXPERIENCED ANY STRANGE NOISES COMING ...

Dec 2, 2012 Steering 36,500 mi

EVERY TIME I MAKE A TURN (RIGHT OR LEFT), I HEAR THIS KNOCKING SOUND ON MY STEERING WHEEL. IT FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS ABOUT TO BREAK. I JUST NOTICED THIS RIGHT AFTER I REPLACED THE BATTERY. *TR

Dec 2, 2012 Steering 36,500 mi

EVERY TIME I MAKE A TURN (RIGHT OR LEFT), I HEAR THIS KNOCKING SOUND ON MY STEERING WHEEL. IT FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS ABOUT TO BREAK. I JUST NOTICED THIS RIGHT AFTER I REPLACED THE BATTERY. *TR

Nov 20, 2012 Power Train

FOR A WHILE I RECALL A LIGHT FLASHING ON MY DASH BUT IT WOULD DISPPEAR BEFORE I COULD ACTUALLY SEE WHAT IT WAS. ON MAY 31, '12, I WAS ABLE TO SEE IT WAS THE OIL LIGHT. APPARENTLY MY RAV4 WAS RUNNING "LOW" ON OIL AND I DIDN'T KNOW. SO ON JUNE 1 (61,469MILES) I TOOK IT IN AND THE SERVICE ADVISOR COUL...

Nov 20, 2012 Air Bags 153,132 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AS THE AIR BAG SPIRAL CABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT...

Nov 20, 2012 Power Train

FOR A WHILE I RECALL A LIGHT FLASHING ON MY DASH BUT IT WOULD DISPPEAR BEFORE I COULD ACTUALLY SEE WHAT IT WAS. ON MAY 31, '12, I WAS ABLE TO SEE IT WAS THE OIL LIGHT. APPARENTLY MY RAV4 WAS RUNNING "LOW" ON OIL AND I DIDN'T KNOW. SO ON JUNE 1 (61,469MILES) I TOOK IT IN AND THE SERVICE ADVISOR COUL...

Nov 20, 2012 Air Bags 153,132 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AS THE AIR BAG SPIRAL CABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT...

Nov 16, 2012 Engine

MY 2008 RAV 4 IS BURNING OIL AT AN UNUSUALLY HIGH RATE. THIS BEGAN LAST DECEMBER WHEN MY OIL LIGHT FLICKED ON WHEN I WAS BRAKING. WHEN I BROUGHT IT INTO A SERVICE STATION THEY SAID I HAD NO OIL. I HAVE SINCE BROUGHT IT BACK TO MY DEALER A FEW TIMES FOR THE LIGHT COMING ON AND BEING OUT OF OIL. I H...

Nov 16, 2012 Power Train

MY 2008 RAV 4 IS BURNING OIL AT AN UNUSUALLY HIGH RATE. THIS BEGAN LAST DECEMBER WHEN MY OIL LIGHT FLICKED ON WHEN I WAS BRAKING. WHEN I BROUGHT IT INTO A SERVICE STATION THEY SAID I HAD NO OIL. I HAVE SINCE BROUGHT IT BACK TO MY DEALER A FEW TIMES FOR THE LIGHT COMING ON AND BEING OUT OF OIL. I H...

Nov 16, 2012 Engine

MY 2008 RAV 4 IS BURNING OIL AT AN UNUSUALLY HIGH RATE. THIS BEGAN LAST DECEMBER WHEN MY OIL LIGHT FLICKED ON WHEN I WAS BRAKING. WHEN I BROUGHT IT INTO A SERVICE STATION THEY SAID I HAD NO OIL. I HAVE SINCE BROUGHT IT BACK TO MY DEALER A FEW TIMES FOR THE LIGHT COMING ON AND BEING OUT OF OIL. I H...

Nov 16, 2012 Power Train

MY 2008 RAV 4 IS BURNING OIL AT AN UNUSUALLY HIGH RATE. THIS BEGAN LAST DECEMBER WHEN MY OIL LIGHT FLICKED ON WHEN I WAS BRAKING. WHEN I BROUGHT IT INTO A SERVICE STATION THEY SAID I HAD NO OIL. I HAVE SINCE BROUGHT IT BACK TO MY DEALER A FEW TIMES FOR THE LIGHT COMING ON AND BEING OUT OF OIL. I H...

Nov 14, 2012 Steering 49,500 mi

STEERING COLUMN CLUNKING SOUND WHEN EVER YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT OR GOING AT SPEEDS OF 25-35 AND 55-70. THE NOISE WAS NARROWED DOWN TO THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY. *TR

Nov 14, 2012 Steering 49,500 mi

STEERING COLUMN CLUNKING SOUND WHEN EVER YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT OR GOING AT SPEEDS OF 25-35 AND 55-70. THE NOISE WAS NARROWED DOWN TO THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY. *TR

Nov 2, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LETTER TO THE ADMINISTRATOR FROM RE BRAKE PEDAL ON HIS 2008 RG4 TOYOTA *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS EXTREMELY CLOSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ALSO THE BRAKING DID NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE, UNTIL THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED DOWN TO ABOUT ...

Nov 2, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LETTER TO THE ADMINISTRATOR FROM RE BRAKE PEDAL ON HIS 2008 RG4 TOYOTA *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS EXTREMELY CLOSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ALSO THE BRAKING DID NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE, UNTIL THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED DOWN TO ABOUT ...

Nov 2, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LETTER TO THE ADMINISTRATOR FROM RE BRAKE PEDAL ON HIS 2008 RG4 TOYOTA *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS EXTREMELY CLOSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ALSO THE BRAKING DID NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE, UNTIL THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED DOWN TO ABOUT ...

Nov 2, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LETTER TO THE ADMINISTRATOR FROM RE BRAKE PEDAL ON HIS 2008 RG4 TOYOTA *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS EXTREMELY CLOSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ALSO THE BRAKING DID NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE, UNTIL THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED DOWN TO ABOUT ...

Oct 25, 2012 Air Bags 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPIRAL WIRING IN THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANU...

Oct 25, 2012 Air Bags 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPIRAL WIRING IN THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANU...

Oct 22, 2012 Steering 9,934 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AT LOW OR NO SPEEDS FOR MUCH OF THE TIME I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. IT WAS REPORTED AND CHECKED WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. THE DEALER MADE AN ADJUSTMENT BUT DID NOT RECORD IT IN THEIR SERVICE RECORDS. NOW, AT 42,159 MILES, THE NOISES HAV...

Oct 22, 2012 Steering 9,934 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AT LOW OR NO SPEEDS FOR MUCH OF THE TIME I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. IT WAS REPORTED AND CHECKED WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. THE DEALER MADE AN ADJUSTMENT BUT DID NOT RECORD IT IN THEIR SERVICE RECORDS. NOW, AT 42,159 MILES, THE NOISES HAV...

Oct 19, 2012 Suspension 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE TH...

Oct 19, 2012 Suspension 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE TH...

Oct 12, 2012 Wheels 44,154 mi

REAR WHEEL SUPPORT FAILED. WHEEL BENT TO THE SIDE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND NEAR ACCIDENT. THE MECHANIC REPORTED THAT RIGHT REAR END LINK BENT. RIGHT REAR WHEEL TIE ROD HAVE COME OFF CENTER NUT AND NO THREAD REMAINING AND RIGHT REAR SHOCK LEAKING. THEY REPLACED RIGHT REAR-END LINK TIE ROD AND S...

Oct 12, 2012 Wheels 44,154 mi

REAR WHEEL SUPPORT FAILED. WHEEL BENT TO THE SIDE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND NEAR ACCIDENT. THE MECHANIC REPORTED THAT RIGHT REAR END LINK BENT. RIGHT REAR WHEEL TIE ROD HAVE COME OFF CENTER NUT AND NO THREAD REMAINING AND RIGHT REAR SHOCK LEAKING. THEY REPLACED RIGHT REAR-END LINK TIE ROD AND S...

Oct 10, 2012 Engine

CAR IS HAVING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES. PROBLEM STARTED AROUND 57,00 MILES WHEN THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON WHENEVER I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER(KEYES TOYOTA) WHO TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE OIL PAN. DEALER CHANGED THE OIL BUT "NEGLECTED" TO TELL ME THAT THERE WAS A TSB...

Oct 10, 2012 Power Train

CAR IS HAVING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES. PROBLEM STARTED AROUND 57,00 MILES WHEN THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON WHENEVER I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER(KEYES TOYOTA) WHO TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE OIL PAN. DEALER CHANGED THE OIL BUT "NEGLECTED" TO TELL ME THAT THERE WAS A TSB...

Oct 10, 2012 Engine

CAR IS HAVING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES. PROBLEM STARTED AROUND 57,00 MILES WHEN THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON WHENEVER I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER(KEYES TOYOTA) WHO TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE OIL PAN. DEALER CHANGED THE OIL BUT "NEGLECTED" TO TELL ME THAT THERE WAS A TSB...

Oct 10, 2012 Power Train

CAR IS HAVING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES. PROBLEM STARTED AROUND 57,00 MILES WHEN THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON WHENEVER I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER(KEYES TOYOTA) WHO TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE OIL PAN. DEALER CHANGED THE OIL BUT "NEGLECTED" TO TELL ME THAT THERE WAS A TSB...

Oct 3, 2012 Suspension 106,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND HEARD A SMALL THUD, AND, WITH NO OTHER SOUND OR WARNING, THE CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE TO STOP, AS I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY. WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND LOOKED, THE REAR WHEEL WAS HANGING OFF. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION ARM HAD FAILED AND NE...

Oct 3, 2012 Steering 65,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A SLOW SPEED TURN WHEN, WITHOUT WARNING, IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER, AS IF THE POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING. AS I ACCELERATED THE STEERING STARTED WORKING AGAIN. A FEW DAYS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THIS TIME THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. BOTH TIMES THIS HAPPENED IT ALMOST ...

Oct 3, 2012 Electrical System 65,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A SLOW SPEED TURN WHEN, WITHOUT WARNING, IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER, AS IF THE POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING. AS I ACCELERATED THE STEERING STARTED WORKING AGAIN. A FEW DAYS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THIS TIME THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. BOTH TIMES THIS HAPPENED IT ALMOST ...

Oct 3, 2012 Suspension 106,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND HEARD A SMALL THUD, AND, WITH NO OTHER SOUND OR WARNING, THE CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE TO STOP, AS I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY. WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND LOOKED, THE REAR WHEEL WAS HANGING OFF. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION ARM HAD FAILED AND NE...

Oct 3, 2012 Steering 65,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A SLOW SPEED TURN WHEN, WITHOUT WARNING, IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER, AS IF THE POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING. AS I ACCELERATED THE STEERING STARTED WORKING AGAIN. A FEW DAYS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THIS TIME THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. BOTH TIMES THIS HAPPENED IT ALMOST ...

Oct 3, 2012 Electrical System 65,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A SLOW SPEED TURN WHEN, WITHOUT WARNING, IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER, AS IF THE POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING. AS I ACCELERATED THE STEERING STARTED WORKING AGAIN. A FEW DAYS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THIS TIME THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. BOTH TIMES THIS HAPPENED IT ALMOST ...

Sep 12, 2012 Suspension 57,574 mi

LOUD NOISE FROM BACK OF CAR AND THEN RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSED CAUSING ME TO LOOSE STEERING CONTROL OF VEHICLE. NO OTHER CARS AROUND, ROAD WAS STRAIGHT AND LEVEL WITH JUST GRASS TO THE SIDE. BRAKES STILL WORK SO CAR WAS BROUGHT TO STOP AS IT WENT BY ITSELF TO THE RIGHT. THIS IS A ONE OWNER CAR...

Sep 12, 2012 Suspension 57,574 mi

LOUD NOISE FROM BACK OF CAR AND THEN RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSED CAUSING ME TO LOOSE STEERING CONTROL OF VEHICLE. NO OTHER CARS AROUND, ROAD WAS STRAIGHT AND LEVEL WITH JUST GRASS TO THE SIDE. BRAKES STILL WORK SO CAR WAS BROUGHT TO STOP AS IT WENT BY ITSELF TO THE RIGHT. THIS IS A ONE OWNER CAR...

Sep 5, 2012 Service Brakes 17,000 mi

SLIPPING BRAKES, REQUIRING FREQUENT CHECKUPS AND REPLACEMENT POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL ( WHICH AFTER TWO YEARS OF COMPLAINING, I WAS INFORMED IS A DEFECTIVE STEERING SHAFT ) SUDDEN ACCELERATION INCREASING NOISE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE JUMPING WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACE IN REVERSE. ...

Sep 5, 2012 Steering 17,000 mi

SLIPPING BRAKES, REQUIRING FREQUENT CHECKUPS AND REPLACEMENT POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL ( WHICH AFTER TWO YEARS OF COMPLAINING, I WAS INFORMED IS A DEFECTIVE STEERING SHAFT ) SUDDEN ACCELERATION INCREASING NOISE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE JUMPING WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACE IN REVERSE. ...

Sep 5, 2012 Power Train 17,000 mi

SLIPPING BRAKES, REQUIRING FREQUENT CHECKUPS AND REPLACEMENT POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL ( WHICH AFTER TWO YEARS OF COMPLAINING, I WAS INFORMED IS A DEFECTIVE STEERING SHAFT ) SUDDEN ACCELERATION INCREASING NOISE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE JUMPING WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACE IN REVERSE. ...

Sep 5, 2012 Service Brakes 17,000 mi

SLIPPING BRAKES, REQUIRING FREQUENT CHECKUPS AND REPLACEMENT POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL ( WHICH AFTER TWO YEARS OF COMPLAINING, I WAS INFORMED IS A DEFECTIVE STEERING SHAFT ) SUDDEN ACCELERATION INCREASING NOISE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE JUMPING WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACE IN REVERSE. ...

Sep 5, 2012 Steering 17,000 mi

SLIPPING BRAKES, REQUIRING FREQUENT CHECKUPS AND REPLACEMENT POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL ( WHICH AFTER TWO YEARS OF COMPLAINING, I WAS INFORMED IS A DEFECTIVE STEERING SHAFT ) SUDDEN ACCELERATION INCREASING NOISE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE JUMPING WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACE IN REVERSE. ...

Sep 5, 2012 Power Train 17,000 mi

SLIPPING BRAKES, REQUIRING FREQUENT CHECKUPS AND REPLACEMENT POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL ( WHICH AFTER TWO YEARS OF COMPLAINING, I WAS INFORMED IS A DEFECTIVE STEERING SHAFT ) SUDDEN ACCELERATION INCREASING NOISE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE JUMPING WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACE IN REVERSE. ...

Aug 20, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

CAR WAS PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE. SUDDENELY, ENGINE REVVED UP, ACCELERATED, AND JUMPED THE CURVE. WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKES. *TR

Aug 20, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

CAR WAS PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE. SUDDENELY, ENGINE REVVED UP, ACCELERATED, AND JUMPED THE CURVE. WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKES. *TR

Aug 15, 2012 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A LOT IN FRONT OF A BUILDING. IN A SPLIT SECOND THE CAR HAD JUMPED THE CURB UP ONTO THE SIDEWALK AND CRASHED THROUGH THE BRICK WALL AND WINDOW IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD AND TRIED AND SUCCEEDED INTO SHIFTING IT INTO PARK. THE AIR...

Aug 15, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 60,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A LOT IN FRONT OF A BUILDING. IN A SPLIT SECOND THE CAR HAD JUMPED THE CURB UP ONTO THE SIDEWALK AND CRASHED THROUGH THE BRICK WALL AND WINDOW IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD AND TRIED AND SUCCEEDED INTO SHIFTING IT INTO PARK. THE AIR...

Aug 15, 2012 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A LOT IN FRONT OF A BUILDING. IN A SPLIT SECOND THE CAR HAD JUMPED THE CURB UP ONTO THE SIDEWALK AND CRASHED THROUGH THE BRICK WALL AND WINDOW IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD AND TRIED AND SUCCEEDED INTO SHIFTING IT INTO PARK. THE AIR...

Aug 15, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 60,000 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A LOT IN FRONT OF A BUILDING. IN A SPLIT SECOND THE CAR HAD JUMPED THE CURB UP ONTO THE SIDEWALK AND CRASHED THROUGH THE BRICK WALL AND WINDOW IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD AND TRIED AND SUCCEEDED INTO SHIFTING IT INTO PARK. THE AIR...

Aug 14, 2012 Air Bags 73,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. WE RECEIVED NOTICE THAT OUR VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A GENERAL RAV4 / HIGHLANDER RECALL FOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ISSUES.AFTER RECEIVING FREE DEALERSHIP SERVICE FOR THE RECALL, THE WARNING LIGHT WAS STILL ON. WE CALLED THE SERVICE DEPT. AND WERE TOLD THAT IT WAS JUST A GLIT...

Aug 14, 2012 Electrical System Fire 69,402 mi

APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES AFTER I STARTED UP MY CAR AND BEGAN DRIVING TODAY I BEGAN TO NOTICE A STRANGE AND STRONG ODOR. I HAD MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DOWN (POWER WINDOWS) AND INITIALLY ATTRIBUTED THE ODOR TO A LARGE TRUCK THAT WAS SEVERAL CAR LENGTHS AHEAD OF ME. I NOTICED THAT THE ODOR PERSISTED E...

Aug 14, 2012 Air Bags 73,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. WE RECEIVED NOTICE THAT OUR VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A GENERAL RAV4 / HIGHLANDER RECALL FOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ISSUES.AFTER RECEIVING FREE DEALERSHIP SERVICE FOR THE RECALL, THE WARNING LIGHT WAS STILL ON. WE CALLED THE SERVICE DEPT. AND WERE TOLD THAT IT WAS JUST A GLIT...

Aug 14, 2012 Electrical System Fire 69,402 mi

APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES AFTER I STARTED UP MY CAR AND BEGAN DRIVING TODAY I BEGAN TO NOTICE A STRANGE AND STRONG ODOR. I HAD MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DOWN (POWER WINDOWS) AND INITIALLY ATTRIBUTED THE ODOR TO A LARGE TRUCK THAT WAS SEVERAL CAR LENGTHS AHEAD OF ME. I NOTICED THAT THE ODOR PERSISTED E...

Aug 11, 2012 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 AND IT HAS HAD A WHINING SOUND WHEN IDLING OR ACCELERATING FOR A WEEK. TODAY I WAS DRIVING IT AND THE POWER STEERING QUIT WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. I COULD BARELY STEER IT, IF MY WIFE WAS DRIVING, SHE COULD NOT HAVE TURNED THE VEHICLE. MANY OF THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON- BR...

Aug 11, 2012 Steering 70,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 AND IT HAS HAD A WHINING SOUND WHEN IDLING OR ACCELERATING FOR A WEEK. TODAY I WAS DRIVING IT AND THE POWER STEERING QUIT WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. I COULD BARELY STEER IT, IF MY WIFE WAS DRIVING, SHE COULD NOT HAVE TURNED THE VEHICLE. MANY OF THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON- BR...

Aug 11, 2012 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 AND IT HAS HAD A WHINING SOUND WHEN IDLING OR ACCELERATING FOR A WEEK. TODAY I WAS DRIVING IT AND THE POWER STEERING QUIT WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. I COULD BARELY STEER IT, IF MY WIFE WAS DRIVING, SHE COULD NOT HAVE TURNED THE VEHICLE. MANY OF THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON- BR...

Aug 11, 2012 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 AND IT HAS HAD A WHINING SOUND WHEN IDLING OR ACCELERATING FOR A WEEK. TODAY I WAS DRIVING IT AND THE POWER STEERING QUIT WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. I COULD BARELY STEER IT, IF MY WIFE WAS DRIVING, SHE COULD NOT HAVE TURNED THE VEHICLE. MANY OF THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON- BR...

Aug 11, 2012 Steering 70,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 AND IT HAS HAD A WHINING SOUND WHEN IDLING OR ACCELERATING FOR A WEEK. TODAY I WAS DRIVING IT AND THE POWER STEERING QUIT WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. I COULD BARELY STEER IT, IF MY WIFE WAS DRIVING, SHE COULD NOT HAVE TURNED THE VEHICLE. MANY OF THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON- BR...

Aug 11, 2012 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 AND IT HAS HAD A WHINING SOUND WHEN IDLING OR ACCELERATING FOR A WEEK. TODAY I WAS DRIVING IT AND THE POWER STEERING QUIT WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. I COULD BARELY STEER IT, IF MY WIFE WAS DRIVING, SHE COULD NOT HAVE TURNED THE VEHICLE. MANY OF THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON- BR...

Jul 24, 2012 Suspension 78,712 mi

AT AROUND 9:30 AM ON JULY 8, I WAS ON I-15 IN S. UTAH WHEN MY RIGHT REAR TIE ROD FAILED. VERY SCARY AND I WAS LUCKY I DID NOT END UP ROLLED OVER IN THE DITCH, HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, OR GET HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAD NO IDEA WHY MY CAR WAS SO SUDDENLY OUT OF CONTROL. I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT I HAD BLOWN...

Jul 24, 2012 Steering 78,712 mi

AT AROUND 9:30 AM ON JULY 8, I WAS ON I-15 IN S. UTAH WHEN MY RIGHT REAR TIE ROD FAILED. VERY SCARY AND I WAS LUCKY I DID NOT END UP ROLLED OVER IN THE DITCH, HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, OR GET HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAD NO IDEA WHY MY CAR WAS SO SUDDENLY OUT OF CONTROL. I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT I HAD BLOWN...

Jul 24, 2012 Suspension 78,712 mi

AT AROUND 9:30 AM ON JULY 8, I WAS ON I-15 IN S. UTAH WHEN MY RIGHT REAR TIE ROD FAILED. VERY SCARY AND I WAS LUCKY I DID NOT END UP ROLLED OVER IN THE DITCH, HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, OR GET HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAD NO IDEA WHY MY CAR WAS SO SUDDENLY OUT OF CONTROL. I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT I HAD BLOWN...

Jul 24, 2012 Steering 78,712 mi

AT AROUND 9:30 AM ON JULY 8, I WAS ON I-15 IN S. UTAH WHEN MY RIGHT REAR TIE ROD FAILED. VERY SCARY AND I WAS LUCKY I DID NOT END UP ROLLED OVER IN THE DITCH, HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, OR GET HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAD NO IDEA WHY MY CAR WAS SO SUDDENLY OUT OF CONTROL. I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT I HAD BLOWN...

Jul 23, 2012 Steering 23,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL HAD BECOME STIFF AND HARD TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT NOT TO DRIVE UNTIL THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE. THE MANUFA...

Jul 23, 2012 Steering 23,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL HAD BECOME STIFF AND HARD TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT NOT TO DRIVE UNTIL THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE. THE MANUFA...

Jun 4, 2012 Air Bags 78,201 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SPIRAL CABLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO FILED A REPORT AND DID ...

Jun 4, 2012 Air Bags 78,201 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SPIRAL CABLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO FILED A REPORT AND DID ...

May 17, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, SHE REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WITH EXTREME PRESSURE, BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED DOWN A HILL AND CROSSED INTO A PATCH OF LARGE ROCKS. THE C...

May 17, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, SHE REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WITH EXTREME PRESSURE, BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED DOWN A HILL AND CROSSED INTO A PATCH OF LARGE ROCKS. THE C...

Apr 16, 2012 Steering 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE, BUT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THE DEAL...

Apr 16, 2012 Steering 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE, BUT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THE DEAL...

Apr 15, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 LTD V6 WITH OUR 5 YEARS OLD DAUGHTER YESTERDAY. SHE WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 50 MPH THEN SUDDENLY, WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THE ENGINE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. SHE ALMOST WAS REAR ENDED BY OTHER CARS. THE CAR DID NOT START AGAIN AFTER BEING TRIED AFTER ...

Apr 15, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 LTD V6 WITH OUR 5 YEARS OLD DAUGHTER YESTERDAY. SHE WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 50 MPH THEN SUDDENLY, WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THE ENGINE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. SHE ALMOST WAS REAR ENDED BY OTHER CARS. THE CAR DID NOT START AGAIN AFTER BEING TRIED AFTER ...

Apr 11, 2012 Tires 16,600 mi

ON 04/09/2012, I TOOK MY TOYOTA RAV4 2008 FOR OIL CHANGE AT GIRARD TOYOTA, NEW LONDON. TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THAT THE YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR G91A RADIAL TUBELESS M+S MADE IN JAPAN D7475L-11, 225/65R17-101H INSTALLED FROM FACTORY WHEN I BOUGHT THE RAV4 (AS NEW VEHICLE). I CALLED TOYOTA, W...

Apr 11, 2012 Tires 16,600 mi

ON 04/09/2012, I TOOK MY TOYOTA RAV4 2008 FOR OIL CHANGE AT GIRARD TOYOTA, NEW LONDON. TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THAT THE YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR G91A RADIAL TUBELESS M+S MADE IN JAPAN D7475L-11, 225/65R17-101H INSTALLED FROM FACTORY WHEN I BOUGHT THE RAV4 (AS NEW VEHICLE). I CALLED TOYOTA, W...

Apr 2, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO USE EXTREME FORCE ON THE BRAKES IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHER...

Apr 2, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO USE EXTREME FORCE ON THE BRAKES IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHER...

Mar 14, 2012 Visibility Fire 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW COULD NOT BE OPENED AND EXHIBITED A BURNING ODOR. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS N...

Mar 14, 2012 Visibility Fire 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW COULD NOT BE OPENED AND EXHIBITED A BURNING ODOR. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS N...

Feb 23, 2012 Air Bags

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL FOR CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG SENSOR *TGW WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED, THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THEY DO NOT PERFORM RECALLS ON SATURDAYS.

Feb 23, 2012 Air Bags

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL FOR CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG SENSOR *TGW WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED, THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THEY DO NOT PERFORM RECALLS ON SATURDAYS.

Feb 21, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 25,300 mi

I WAS CROSSING A PARKING LOT AND PULLING OUT INTO A STREET. I STOPPED THEN PULLED FORWARD, SO I COULD SEE IF ANY CARS WERE APPROACHING. A CAR WAS APPROACHING SO I PRESSED THE BRAKES, THEN THE CAR SURGED FORWARD. IT FELT LIKE WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATES. BECAUSE A CRASH WAS IMMINENT, I DE...

Feb 21, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 25,300 mi

I WAS CROSSING A PARKING LOT AND PULLING OUT INTO A STREET. I STOPPED THEN PULLED FORWARD, SO I COULD SEE IF ANY CARS WERE APPROACHING. A CAR WAS APPROACHING SO I PRESSED THE BRAKES, THEN THE CAR SURGED FORWARD. IT FELT LIKE WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATES. BECAUSE A CRASH WAS IMMINENT, I DE...

Feb 12, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION IS TOO MUCH. IT USES ABOUT 1 QUART OF OIL IN EVERY 500 MILES. FROM WHAT I AM HEARING, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND TOYOTA IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT. I BELIEVE A RECALL IS IN ORDER. THANK YOU *TR

Feb 12, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION IS TOO MUCH. IT USES ABOUT 1 QUART OF OIL IN EVERY 500 MILES. FROM WHAT I AM HEARING, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND TOYOTA IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT. I BELIEVE A RECALL IS IN ORDER. THANK YOU *TR

Jan 23, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 52 MPH WHEN A ROARING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AFTER BEING DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE INCREASED IN SPEED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE FAILURE CAUSED ANOTHER VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE CONTACT FROM THE REAR. THE CRASH CAUSED NO INJU...

Jan 23, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 52 MPH WHEN A ROARING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AFTER BEING DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE INCREASED IN SPEED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE FAILURE CAUSED ANOTHER VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE CONTACT FROM THE REAR. THE CRASH CAUSED NO INJU...

Jan 20, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 2008 RAV 4 ALL WHEEL DRIVE BURNS ABOUT 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES. I BROUGHT THE SUV TO TOYOTA ON 01/19/2012 FOR OIL CONSUMPTION. TECH CHECKED OIL. OIL LEVEL WAS 1/2 QUART LOW. THE TECH TOPPED OFF OIL. I PICK UP RAV AT 1:30 P FROM DEALER AND CHECKED OIL LEVEL. THE TECH OVER FILLED THE OIL ...

Jan 20, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 2008 RAV 4 ALL WHEEL DRIVE BURNS ABOUT 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES. I BROUGHT THE SUV TO TOYOTA ON 01/19/2012 FOR OIL CONSUMPTION. TECH CHECKED OIL. OIL LEVEL WAS 1/2 QUART LOW. THE TECH TOPPED OFF OIL. I PICK UP RAV AT 1:30 P FROM DEALER AND CHECKED OIL LEVEL. THE TECH OVER FILLED THE OIL ...

Jan 17, 2012 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT A COMPONENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED, AND CAUSED THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP...

Jan 17, 2012 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT A COMPONENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED, AND CAUSED THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP...

Jan 17, 2012 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT A COMPONENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED, AND CAUSED THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP...

Jan 17, 2012 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT A COMPONENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED, AND CAUSED THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP...

Jan 12, 2012 Steering 76,000 mi

CPSC#I1210211A. 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 93 ONE OF THE REAR TIE RODS FELL APART, CAUSING HIM TO SWERVE BACK AND FORTH ACROSS FOUR LANES. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE COST TO REPLACE THE TIE ROD WAS $500. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO W...

Jan 12, 2012 Steering 76,000 mi

CPSC#I1210211A. 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 93 ONE OF THE REAR TIE RODS FELL APART, CAUSING HIM TO SWERVE BACK AND FORTH ACROSS FOUR LANES. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE COST TO REPLACE THE TIE ROD WAS $500. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO W...

Jan 10, 2012 Steering 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER TIE ROD FAILED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIE ROD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. B...

Jan 10, 2012 Steering 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER TIE ROD FAILED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIE ROD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. B...

Dec 30, 2011 Power Train Crash

THE VEHICLE, A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4, WAS SITTING AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A RED LIGHT WITH OPERATOR'S FOOT ON THE BRAKE WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE. INEXPLICABLY AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE REVVED TO A HIGH RPM AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AND STRUCK THE REAR BUMPER OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE COLLISI...

Dec 30, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE VEHICLE, A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4, WAS SITTING AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A RED LIGHT WITH OPERATOR'S FOOT ON THE BRAKE WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE. INEXPLICABLY AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE REVVED TO A HIGH RPM AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AND STRUCK THE REAR BUMPER OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE COLLISI...

Dec 30, 2011 Power Train Crash

THE VEHICLE, A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4, WAS SITTING AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A RED LIGHT WITH OPERATOR'S FOOT ON THE BRAKE WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE. INEXPLICABLY AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE REVVED TO A HIGH RPM AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AND STRUCK THE REAR BUMPER OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE COLLISI...

Dec 30, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE VEHICLE, A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4, WAS SITTING AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A RED LIGHT WITH OPERATOR'S FOOT ON THE BRAKE WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE. INEXPLICABLY AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE REVVED TO A HIGH RPM AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AND STRUCK THE REAR BUMPER OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE COLLISI...

Dec 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 80,000 mi

WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A SIGNAL. HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKE. ENGINE SURGED TO APPROX 6500 RPM PLOWED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I CLIMBED ON THE OTHER VEHICLE. CAR WOULD NOT STOP MOVING UNTIL I TURNED AND PULLED OUT THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF. REPORTED INCIDENT TO TARPON C...

Dec 24, 2011 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A SIGNAL. HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKE. ENGINE SURGED TO APPROX 6500 RPM PLOWED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I CLIMBED ON THE OTHER VEHICLE. CAR WOULD NOT STOP MOVING UNTIL I TURNED AND PULLED OUT THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF. REPORTED INCIDENT TO TARPON C...

Dec 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 80,000 mi

WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A SIGNAL. HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKE. ENGINE SURGED TO APPROX 6500 RPM PLOWED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I CLIMBED ON THE OTHER VEHICLE. CAR WOULD NOT STOP MOVING UNTIL I TURNED AND PULLED OUT THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF. REPORTED INCIDENT TO TARPON C...

Dec 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 80,000 mi

WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A SIGNAL. HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKE. ENGINE SURGED TO APPROX 6500 RPM PLOWED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I CLIMBED ON THE OTHER VEHICLE. CAR WOULD NOT STOP MOVING UNTIL I TURNED AND PULLED OUT THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF. REPORTED INCIDENT TO TARPON C...

Dec 24, 2011 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A SIGNAL. HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKE. ENGINE SURGED TO APPROX 6500 RPM PLOWED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I CLIMBED ON THE OTHER VEHICLE. CAR WOULD NOT STOP MOVING UNTIL I TURNED AND PULLED OUT THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF. REPORTED INCIDENT TO TARPON C...

Dec 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 80,000 mi

WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A SIGNAL. HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKE. ENGINE SURGED TO APPROX 6500 RPM PLOWED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I CLIMBED ON THE OTHER VEHICLE. CAR WOULD NOT STOP MOVING UNTIL I TURNED AND PULLED OUT THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF. REPORTED INCIDENT TO TARPON C...

Dec 19, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

DATE IS APPROXIMATE, BUT THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES, NOT ALWAYS UNDER THE SAME CONDITIONS. IT HAS HAPPENED AFTER BEING DRIVEN IN LIGHT RAIN & HEAVY RAIN & AFTER VEHICLE BEING PARKED & RESTARTED ALL OF THE LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE. INITIALLY WHILE DRIVING IN MODERATE RAIN, MULTIPLE VEHICLE WARN...

Dec 19, 2011 Electrical System 75,000 mi

DATE IS APPROXIMATE, BUT THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES, NOT ALWAYS UNDER THE SAME CONDITIONS. IT HAS HAPPENED AFTER BEING DRIVEN IN LIGHT RAIN & HEAVY RAIN & AFTER VEHICLE BEING PARKED & RESTARTED ALL OF THE LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE. INITIALLY WHILE DRIVING IN MODERATE RAIN, MULTIPLE VEHICLE WARN...

Dec 19, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

DATE IS APPROXIMATE, BUT THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES, NOT ALWAYS UNDER THE SAME CONDITIONS. IT HAS HAPPENED AFTER BEING DRIVEN IN LIGHT RAIN & HEAVY RAIN & AFTER VEHICLE BEING PARKED & RESTARTED ALL OF THE LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE. INITIALLY WHILE DRIVING IN MODERATE RAIN, MULTIPLE VEHICLE WARN...

Dec 19, 2011 Electrical System 75,000 mi

DATE IS APPROXIMATE, BUT THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES, NOT ALWAYS UNDER THE SAME CONDITIONS. IT HAS HAPPENED AFTER BEING DRIVEN IN LIGHT RAIN & HEAVY RAIN & AFTER VEHICLE BEING PARKED & RESTARTED ALL OF THE LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE. INITIALLY WHILE DRIVING IN MODERATE RAIN, MULTIPLE VEHICLE WARN...

Dec 17, 2011 Steering 60,000 mi

THE STEERING STARTED FEELING LOOSE AND THERE IS A PRONOUNCED CLUNK ANY TIME YOU TURN THE WHEEL EITHER WHEN STOPPED OR MOVING. DEALER SAYS THE STEERING COLUMN IS WORN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. DEALER CLAIMS IT'S NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, BUT I CAN NOT SEE HOW A STEERING ISSUE CAN NOT BE A SAFETY ISSUE. ...

Dec 17, 2011 Steering 60,000 mi

THE STEERING STARTED FEELING LOOSE AND THERE IS A PRONOUNCED CLUNK ANY TIME YOU TURN THE WHEEL EITHER WHEN STOPPED OR MOVING. DEALER SAYS THE STEERING COLUMN IS WORN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. DEALER CLAIMS IT'S NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, BUT I CAN NOT SEE HOW A STEERING ISSUE CAN NOT BE A SAFETY ISSUE. ...

Dec 16, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS ABNORMALLY BURNING TWO QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 3,000 MILES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE...

Dec 16, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS ABNORMALLY BURNING TWO QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 3,000 MILES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE...

Dec 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,511 mi

AS I WAS BRAKING MY FOOT PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME I WAS BRAKING. I NOTICED THE ENGINE SPEEDING UP. I MOVED THE GEAR SHIFT TO NEUTRAL TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. I WAS THEN ABLE TO MOVE MY FOOT TO ONLY THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. *TR

Dec 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,511 mi

AS I WAS BRAKING MY FOOT PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME I WAS BRAKING. I NOTICED THE ENGINE SPEEDING UP. I MOVED THE GEAR SHIFT TO NEUTRAL TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. I WAS THEN ABLE TO MOVE MY FOOT TO ONLY THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. *TR

Dec 1, 2011 Steering 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THE CONTACT HEARD A THUMPING NOISE AND NOTICED A HESITATION IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ...

Dec 1, 2011 Steering 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THE CONTACT HEARD A THUMPING NOISE AND NOTICED A HESITATION IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ...

Nov 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AROUND THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, MY CAR WOULD BE GOING AROUND 40-50 MPH AND IT WILL SUDDENLY STALL OR POWER DOWN AND THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERYTHING. ITS A GOOD THING I GO TO WORK EARLY AROUND 4-5 AM AND TRAFFIC IS LOW OR I WOULD BE IN MAJOR ACCIDENT AND AT...

Nov 29, 2011 Electrical System 47,000 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AROUND THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, MY CAR WOULD BE GOING AROUND 40-50 MPH AND IT WILL SUDDENLY STALL OR POWER DOWN AND THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERYTHING. ITS A GOOD THING I GO TO WORK EARLY AROUND 4-5 AM AND TRAFFIC IS LOW OR I WOULD BE IN MAJOR ACCIDENT AND AT...

Nov 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AROUND THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, MY CAR WOULD BE GOING AROUND 40-50 MPH AND IT WILL SUDDENLY STALL OR POWER DOWN AND THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERYTHING. ITS A GOOD THING I GO TO WORK EARLY AROUND 4-5 AM AND TRAFFIC IS LOW OR I WOULD BE IN MAJOR ACCIDENT AND AT...

Nov 29, 2011 Electrical System 47,000 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AROUND THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, MY CAR WOULD BE GOING AROUND 40-50 MPH AND IT WILL SUDDENLY STALL OR POWER DOWN AND THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERYTHING. ITS A GOOD THING I GO TO WORK EARLY AROUND 4-5 AM AND TRAFFIC IS LOW OR I WOULD BE IN MAJOR ACCIDENT AND AT...

Oct 24, 2011 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL ABOUT MY WARNING LIGHT FOR MY AIR BAG. THE WARNING LIGHT FOR MY AIRBAG IS ALWAYS ON, AND IT CAN'T TURN OFF. I WENT TWICE TO MY DEALER (INTERSTATE TOYOTA) ON OCTOBER 8TH 2011 AND OCTOBER 12TH 2011 TO GET THE LIGHT FIXED, BUT THEY COULDN'T HELP ME. *TR

Oct 24, 2011 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL ABOUT MY WARNING LIGHT FOR MY AIR BAG. THE WARNING LIGHT FOR MY AIRBAG IS ALWAYS ON, AND IT CAN'T TURN OFF. I WENT TWICE TO MY DEALER (INTERSTATE TOYOTA) ON OCTOBER 8TH 2011 AND OCTOBER 12TH 2011 TO GET THE LIGHT FIXED, BUT THEY COULDN'T HELP ME. *TR

Oct 11, 2011 Air Bags 28,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V245000 (AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW). AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS MADE AWARE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PARTS NECESSARY TO REMEDY THE FAILURE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Oct 11, 2011 Air Bags 28,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V245000 (AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW). AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS MADE AWARE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PARTS NECESSARY TO REMEDY THE FAILURE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Sep 19, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,604 mi

ON 9/7/11 MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER RAV 4 HOME FROM PINOLE TO HERCULES (LESS THAN 5 MIN) AND SHE HEARD A NOISE AND THE CAR STOPPED. ON 3/26/11, DURING A 66,138 MAINTENANCE SERVICE TOYOTA REPAIRED THE REAR CRANK SEAL. WE NORMALLY MAINTAIN THE SERVICE CLOSE TO 5,000, EXCEPT THIS TIME DUE TO LACK O...

Sep 19, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,604 mi

ON 9/7/11 MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER RAV 4 HOME FROM PINOLE TO HERCULES (LESS THAN 5 MIN) AND SHE HEARD A NOISE AND THE CAR STOPPED. ON 3/26/11, DURING A 66,138 MAINTENANCE SERVICE TOYOTA REPAIRED THE REAR CRANK SEAL. WE NORMALLY MAINTAIN THE SERVICE CLOSE TO 5,000, EXCEPT THIS TIME DUE TO LACK O...

Sep 19, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,604 mi

ON 9/7/11 MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER RAV 4 HOME FROM PINOLE TO HERCULES (LESS THAN 5 MIN) AND SHE HEARD A NOISE AND THE CAR STOPPED. ON 3/26/11, DURING A 66,138 MAINTENANCE SERVICE TOYOTA REPAIRED THE REAR CRANK SEAL. WE NORMALLY MAINTAIN THE SERVICE CLOSE TO 5,000, EXCEPT THIS TIME DUE TO LACK O...

Sep 19, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,604 mi

ON 9/7/11 MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER RAV 4 HOME FROM PINOLE TO HERCULES (LESS THAN 5 MIN) AND SHE HEARD A NOISE AND THE CAR STOPPED. ON 3/26/11, DURING A 66,138 MAINTENANCE SERVICE TOYOTA REPAIRED THE REAR CRANK SEAL. WE NORMALLY MAINTAIN THE SERVICE CLOSE TO 5,000, EXCEPT THIS TIME DUE TO LACK O...

Sep 12, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,221 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS I PASSED THROUGH A PUDDLE ON THE HIGHWAY AND DURING THIS EVENT, MY CHARCOAL FILTER ASSEMBLY WAS TORN OFF MY RAV4. IT WAS LEFT DANGLING BELOW THE CAR AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND WAS SURPRISED TO HEAR THAT THIS IS A VERY COM...

Sep 12, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,221 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS I PASSED THROUGH A PUDDLE ON THE HIGHWAY AND DURING THIS EVENT, MY CHARCOAL FILTER ASSEMBLY WAS TORN OFF MY RAV4. IT WAS LEFT DANGLING BELOW THE CAR AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND WAS SURPRISED TO HEAR THAT THIS IS A VERY COM...

Aug 22, 2011 Air Bags 88,288 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE AIR BAG SENSOR. THE DEALER ADVISED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V245000 (AIR BAGS:...

Aug 22, 2011 Air Bags 88,288 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE AIR BAG SENSOR. THE DEALER ADVISED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V245000 (AIR BAGS:...

Aug 22, 2011 Air Bags 88,288 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE AIR BAG SENSOR. THE DEALER ADVISED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V245000 (AIR BAGS:...

Aug 22, 2011 Air Bags 88,288 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE AIR BAG SENSOR. THE DEALER ADVISED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V245000 (AIR BAGS:...

Aug 2, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63,000 mi

MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS RECENTLY. ONE INSTANCE TOOK PLACE ON OR ABOUT JUNE 30, 2011, THE SECOND TIME HAPPENED ON OR ABOUT MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2011. THE FIRST TIME, TOYOTA CLAIMED THAT THE NON-BRAKING/UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION PROBLEM WAS CAUSE...

Aug 2, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 63,000 mi

MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS RECENTLY. ONE INSTANCE TOOK PLACE ON OR ABOUT JUNE 30, 2011, THE SECOND TIME HAPPENED ON OR ABOUT MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2011. THE FIRST TIME, TOYOTA CLAIMED THAT THE NON-BRAKING/UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION PROBLEM WAS CAUSE...

Aug 2, 2011 Power Train 63,000 mi

MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS RECENTLY. ONE INSTANCE TOOK PLACE ON OR ABOUT JUNE 30, 2011, THE SECOND TIME HAPPENED ON OR ABOUT MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2011. THE FIRST TIME, TOYOTA CLAIMED THAT THE NON-BRAKING/UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION PROBLEM WAS CAUSE...

Aug 2, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63,000 mi

MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS RECENTLY. ONE INSTANCE TOOK PLACE ON OR ABOUT JUNE 30, 2011, THE SECOND TIME HAPPENED ON OR ABOUT MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2011. THE FIRST TIME, TOYOTA CLAIMED THAT THE NON-BRAKING/UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION PROBLEM WAS CAUSE...

Aug 2, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 63,000 mi

MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS RECENTLY. ONE INSTANCE TOOK PLACE ON OR ABOUT JUNE 30, 2011, THE SECOND TIME HAPPENED ON OR ABOUT MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2011. THE FIRST TIME, TOYOTA CLAIMED THAT THE NON-BRAKING/UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION PROBLEM WAS CAUSE...

Aug 2, 2011 Power Train 63,000 mi

MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS RECENTLY. ONE INSTANCE TOOK PLACE ON OR ABOUT JUNE 30, 2011, THE SECOND TIME HAPPENED ON OR ABOUT MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2011. THE FIRST TIME, TOYOTA CLAIMED THAT THE NON-BRAKING/UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION PROBLEM WAS CAUSE...

Jun 30, 2011 Structure 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT OBSERVED MICE ENTERING THE VEHICLE FROM THE CLEAN AIR INTAKE AND STATED THAT SHE HAD CAUGHT FIFTY-SEVEN MICE TO DATE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO TO PREVENT THE MICE FROM E...

Jun 30, 2011 Structure 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT OBSERVED MICE ENTERING THE VEHICLE FROM THE CLEAN AIR INTAKE AND STATED THAT SHE HAD CAUGHT FIFTY-SEVEN MICE TO DATE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO TO PREVENT THE MICE FROM E...

Jun 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 35,500 mi

YESTERDAY, JUNE 16, 2011, AS I WAS DRIVING MY TOYOTA 2008 RAV4 (35,500 MILES), THE CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CAR WAS STILL COLD -- IT WAS LESS THAN 2 MILES AFTER START-UP. OUTDOOR TEMP WAS ABOUT 65. NO RAIN OR INCLEMENT WEATHER. I APPROACHED A RED LIGHT VERY SLOWLY, AT LESS THAN 10...

Jun 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 35,500 mi

YESTERDAY, JUNE 16, 2011, AS I WAS DRIVING MY TOYOTA 2008 RAV4 (35,500 MILES), THE CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CAR WAS STILL COLD -- IT WAS LESS THAN 2 MILES AFTER START-UP. OUTDOOR TEMP WAS ABOUT 65. NO RAIN OR INCLEMENT WEATHER. I APPROACHED A RED LIGHT VERY SLOWLY, AT LESS THAN 10...

Jun 1, 2011 Unknown Or Other

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER SENDS CORRESPONDENCE IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE.

Jun 1, 2011 Unknown Or Other

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER SENDS CORRESPONDENCE IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE.

May 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 66,010 mi

MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 CRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO HOLD SPEED DURING UP HILL CLIMB AND CAUSES ENGINE SURGES. *TR

May 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 66,010 mi

MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 CRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO HOLD SPEED DURING UP HILL CLIMB AND CAUSES ENGINE SURGES. *TR

Apr 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric 5,000 mi

I OWN A TOYOTA RAV 4 FROM 2008. MY BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WHILE APPLYING BRAKES. IT HAVE THE PUMP THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP. I HAVE BEEN CONSTANTLY COMPLAINING IT TO THE DEALERSHIPS ABOUT THE ISSUE BUT THEY HAVE NOT FIXED IT YET. ALL THE TIME THE...

Apr 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric 5,000 mi

I OWN A TOYOTA RAV 4 FROM 2008. MY BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WHILE APPLYING BRAKES. IT HAVE THE PUMP THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP. I HAVE BEEN CONSTANTLY COMPLAINING IT TO THE DEALERSHIPS ABOUT THE ISSUE BUT THEY HAVE NOT FIXED IT YET. ALL THE TIME THE...

Apr 6, 2011 Tires 27,900 mi

YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR TIRES G91 SIZE 235/55R1899H PEELING & FALLING APART I PURCHASED A TOYOTA RAV 4 2008 AT 27900 MILES WHILE HAVING MY OIL CHANGED ( NOTE NOT AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP) THEY INFORMED ME MY FRONT TIRES ARE FALLING APART. I MADE AN APPT. AND TOOK IT IN TO TOYOTA WAITED AN HOUR AND WAS T...

Apr 6, 2011 Tires 27,900 mi

YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR TIRES G91 SIZE 235/55R1899H PEELING & FALLING APART I PURCHASED A TOYOTA RAV 4 2008 AT 27900 MILES WHILE HAVING MY OIL CHANGED ( NOTE NOT AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP) THEY INFORMED ME MY FRONT TIRES ARE FALLING APART. I MADE AN APPT. AND TOOK IT IN TO TOYOTA WAITED AN HOUR AND WAS T...

Mar 24, 2011 Air Bags Fire 19,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE WHEN IT WAS STARTED AND ALL FRONTAL AND REAR CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE HOUSING FOR THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS FLEW ACROSS THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE PET ELEMENT, LEATHER INTERIOR AND FRONT AND PASSENG...

Mar 24, 2011 Air Bags Fire 19,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE WHEN IT WAS STARTED AND ALL FRONTAL AND REAR CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE HOUSING FOR THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS FLEW ACROSS THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE PET ELEMENT, LEATHER INTERIOR AND FRONT AND PASSENG...

Mar 24, 2011 Air Bags Fire 19,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE WHEN IT WAS STARTED AND ALL FRONTAL AND REAR CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE HOUSING FOR THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS FLEW ACROSS THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE PET ELEMENT, LEATHER INTERIOR AND FRONT AND PASSENG...

Mar 24, 2011 Air Bags Fire 19,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE WHEN IT WAS STARTED AND ALL FRONTAL AND REAR CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE HOUSING FOR THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS FLEW ACROSS THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE PET ELEMENT, LEATHER INTERIOR AND FRONT AND PASSENG...

Mar 23, 2011 Electrical System Fire 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 25 MPH, HE SAW SMOKE BEING EMITTING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. WHEN HE OPENED THE DOOR, IT WAS ON FIRE. HE WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH WATER. THE CONTACT THOUGHT THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE ...

Mar 23, 2011 Electrical System Fire 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 25 MPH, HE SAW SMOKE BEING EMITTING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. WHEN HE OPENED THE DOOR, IT WAS ON FIRE. HE WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH WATER. THE CONTACT THOUGHT THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE ...

Mar 4, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric 23,045 mi

MY TOYOTA RAV 4, 2008 MODEL ACCELERATED WHILE I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE HARDER I WENT DOWN ON THE BRAKES THE MORE THE ENGINE REVVED. *TR

Mar 4, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric 23,045 mi

MY TOYOTA RAV 4, 2008 MODEL ACCELERATED WHILE I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE HARDER I WENT DOWN ON THE BRAKES THE MORE THE ENGINE REVVED. *TR

Feb 8, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 26,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH AND CAME TO A STOP. AS HE SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN INCREASE IN RPMS UP TO 7000. HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICL...

Feb 8, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 26,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH AND CAME TO A STOP. AS HE SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN INCREASE IN RPMS UP TO 7000. HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICL...

Jan 30, 2011 Tires 15,000 mi

BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE WORN IN THE MIDDLE AFTER ONLY 15,000 MILES! WHEN I WENT TO HAVE THEM ROTATED, THEY COULDN'T ROTATE THEM BECAUSE THERE WASN'T ENOUGH TREAD LEFT. SO, I WENT TO REPLACE THE YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR TIRES, BUT SOON FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY, NO PRO-RATED REPLACEMENT...NOTHIN...

Jan 30, 2011 Tires 15,000 mi

BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE WORN IN THE MIDDLE AFTER ONLY 15,000 MILES! WHEN I WENT TO HAVE THEM ROTATED, THEY COULDN'T ROTATE THEM BECAUSE THERE WASN'T ENOUGH TREAD LEFT. SO, I WENT TO REPLACE THE YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR TIRES, BUT SOON FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY, NO PRO-RATED REPLACEMENT...NOTHIN...

Jan 25, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,000 mi

WHILE MY WIFE ATTEMPTED TO PARK THE VEHICLE HEAD FIRST, UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, AT THE STREET IN FRONT OF OUR HOME, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE ACCELERATION OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ALREADY NEARLY STOPPED, AND CAUSED HER TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE PARKED IN FRONT CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAM...

Jan 25, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,000 mi

WHILE MY WIFE ATTEMPTED TO PARK THE VEHICLE HEAD FIRST, UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, AT THE STREET IN FRONT OF OUR HOME, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE ACCELERATION OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ALREADY NEARLY STOPPED, AND CAUSED HER TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE PARKED IN FRONT CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAM...

Jan 23, 2011 Electrical System Crash 47,000 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 11:15AM SATURDAY JANUARY 22, I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT ON SPIT BROOK ROAD IN NASHUA NH FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS, WHEN MY LEASED TOYOTA RAV4L SUDDENLY REVVED IT'S ENGINE AND STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD. AS IT DID, I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD, AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO REV T...

Jan 23, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 47,000 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 11:15AM SATURDAY JANUARY 22, I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT ON SPIT BROOK ROAD IN NASHUA NH FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS, WHEN MY LEASED TOYOTA RAV4L SUDDENLY REVVED IT'S ENGINE AND STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD. AS IT DID, I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD, AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO REV T...

Jan 23, 2011 Unknown Or Other 24,700 mi

2008 4 CLY RAV4 SPORT WITH 24700 MILES. CONCERN: 1/20/11 THE MAINTENANCE LIGHT CAME ON AND AFTER DRIVING A FEW MILES THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON BY ITSELF AND THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. I HIT THE CRUISE BUTTON, LIGHT WENT OUT, NOT SURE IF I ALSO APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE CAR DROVE NORMAL...

Jan 23, 2011 Electrical System Crash 47,000 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 11:15AM SATURDAY JANUARY 22, I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT ON SPIT BROOK ROAD IN NASHUA NH FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS, WHEN MY LEASED TOYOTA RAV4L SUDDENLY REVVED IT'S ENGINE AND STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD. AS IT DID, I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD, AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO REV T...

Jan 23, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 47,000 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 11:15AM SATURDAY JANUARY 22, I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT ON SPIT BROOK ROAD IN NASHUA NH FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS, WHEN MY LEASED TOYOTA RAV4L SUDDENLY REVVED IT'S ENGINE AND STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD. AS IT DID, I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD, AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO REV T...

Jan 23, 2011 Unknown Or Other 24,700 mi

2008 4 CLY RAV4 SPORT WITH 24700 MILES. CONCERN: 1/20/11 THE MAINTENANCE LIGHT CAME ON AND AFTER DRIVING A FEW MILES THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON BY ITSELF AND THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. I HIT THE CRUISE BUTTON, LIGHT WENT OUT, NOT SURE IF I ALSO APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE CAR DROVE NORMAL...

Jan 12, 2011 Air Bags 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Jan 12, 2011 Air Bags 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Jan 4, 2011 Power Train 46,397 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN EITHER THE PARK POSITION OR THE DRIVE POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION LEAKED FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION UNDER WARRANTY. THE PARTS HAD T...

Jan 4, 2011 Exterior Lighting 54,640 mi

NUMBER 1 -- I AM VERY HAPPY WITH MY RAV4. IT WAS A COLD EVENING AFTER DARK AND I LEFT WORK. THE BATTERY HAD FAILED. NOT A PROBLEM, I GOT A JUMP AND THE CAR STARTED. I LET IT SIT AND OBTAIN SOME CHARGE. WHAT WAS VERY UNUSUAL WERE THE NUMBER OF SYSTEMS THAT COULD FAIL WHENEVER A POWER SURGE WAS ...

Jan 4, 2011 Steering 54,640 mi

NUMBER 1 -- I AM VERY HAPPY WITH MY RAV4. IT WAS A COLD EVENING AFTER DARK AND I LEFT WORK. THE BATTERY HAD FAILED. NOT A PROBLEM, I GOT A JUMP AND THE CAR STARTED. I LET IT SIT AND OBTAIN SOME CHARGE. WHAT WAS VERY UNUSUAL WERE THE NUMBER OF SYSTEMS THAT COULD FAIL WHENEVER A POWER SURGE WAS ...

Jan 4, 2011 Power Train 46,397 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN EITHER THE PARK POSITION OR THE DRIVE POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION LEAKED FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION UNDER WARRANTY. THE PARTS HAD T...

Jan 4, 2011 Exterior Lighting 54,640 mi

NUMBER 1 -- I AM VERY HAPPY WITH MY RAV4. IT WAS A COLD EVENING AFTER DARK AND I LEFT WORK. THE BATTERY HAD FAILED. NOT A PROBLEM, I GOT A JUMP AND THE CAR STARTED. I LET IT SIT AND OBTAIN SOME CHARGE. WHAT WAS VERY UNUSUAL WERE THE NUMBER OF SYSTEMS THAT COULD FAIL WHENEVER A POWER SURGE WAS ...

Jan 4, 2011 Steering 54,640 mi

NUMBER 1 -- I AM VERY HAPPY WITH MY RAV4. IT WAS A COLD EVENING AFTER DARK AND I LEFT WORK. THE BATTERY HAD FAILED. NOT A PROBLEM, I GOT A JUMP AND THE CAR STARTED. I LET IT SIT AND OBTAIN SOME CHARGE. WHAT WAS VERY UNUSUAL WERE THE NUMBER OF SYSTEMS THAT COULD FAIL WHENEVER A POWER SURGE WAS ...

Dec 31, 2010 Unknown Or Other Crash 31,400 mi

WHILE I WAS PARKING MY CAR AND STEPPING ON THE BREAK PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ALMOST STOPPED THEN SUDDENLY WITHOUT MY CONTROL SPED UP FORWARD AND CRASHED TO TWO PARKED CARS IN FRONT OF MY CAR AT SPEED OF 15 MPH. WHEN I TRIED TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE BY LIFTING THE EMERGENCY PARKING HANDLE, THE CAR REVERSE I...

Dec 31, 2010 Unknown Or Other Crash 31,400 mi

WHILE I WAS PARKING MY CAR AND STEPPING ON THE BREAK PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ALMOST STOPPED THEN SUDDENLY WITHOUT MY CONTROL SPED UP FORWARD AND CRASHED TO TWO PARKED CARS IN FRONT OF MY CAR AT SPEED OF 15 MPH. WHEN I TRIED TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE BY LIFTING THE EMERGENCY PARKING HANDLE, THE CAR REVERSE I...

Dec 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Air 10,000 mi

BRAKES WERE REPORTED AS RUSTED OUT AND WERE REPLACED DURING A 10,000 MILE STANDARD SERVICE. COST WAS NEARLY $1000. *TR

Dec 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Air 10,000 mi

BRAKES WERE REPORTED AS RUSTED OUT AND WERE REPLACED DURING A 10,000 MILE STANDARD SERVICE. COST WAS NEARLY $1000. *TR

Dec 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 24,700 mi

PULLED INTO PARKING SPACE AT WORK DOING ABOUT 5-10 MPH. SLOWED TO TURN INTO SPACE, GIVING CAR JUST ENOUGH GAS , WHEN CAR LAUNCHED FORWARD HITTING A CHAIN LINK FENCE. I DID NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES, SO I TRIED PUMPING BRAKES BEFORE IMPACT . BRAKE PEDAL WAS COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR, SO I USED EMERGENCY BR...

Dec 27, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 24,700 mi

PULLED INTO PARKING SPACE AT WORK DOING ABOUT 5-10 MPH. SLOWED TO TURN INTO SPACE, GIVING CAR JUST ENOUGH GAS , WHEN CAR LAUNCHED FORWARD HITTING A CHAIN LINK FENCE. I DID NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES, SO I TRIED PUMPING BRAKES BEFORE IMPACT . BRAKE PEDAL WAS COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR, SO I USED EMERGENCY BR...

Dec 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 24,700 mi

PULLED INTO PARKING SPACE AT WORK DOING ABOUT 5-10 MPH. SLOWED TO TURN INTO SPACE, GIVING CAR JUST ENOUGH GAS , WHEN CAR LAUNCHED FORWARD HITTING A CHAIN LINK FENCE. I DID NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES, SO I TRIED PUMPING BRAKES BEFORE IMPACT . BRAKE PEDAL WAS COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR, SO I USED EMERGENCY BR...

Dec 27, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 24,700 mi

PULLED INTO PARKING SPACE AT WORK DOING ABOUT 5-10 MPH. SLOWED TO TURN INTO SPACE, GIVING CAR JUST ENOUGH GAS , WHEN CAR LAUNCHED FORWARD HITTING A CHAIN LINK FENCE. I DID NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES, SO I TRIED PUMPING BRAKES BEFORE IMPACT . BRAKE PEDAL WAS COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR, SO I USED EMERGENCY BR...

Dec 23, 2010 Suspension

I RECENTLY GOT MY OIL CHANGE DONE AND TIRE ROTATION FOR MY TOYOTA RAV 4. I WAS TOLD BY A NON TOYOTA SERVICE PERSON TO TAKE MY CAR TO TOYOTA TO GET THE SHOCKS CHECKS OUT SINCE THEY WERE LEAKING AND I WAS UNDER WARRANTY WITH TOYOTA. MY CAR IS ONLY LIKE 2 YEARS OLD AND I HAVE PROBLEM WITH THE SHOCKS BE...

Dec 23, 2010 Suspension

I RECENTLY GOT MY OIL CHANGE DONE AND TIRE ROTATION FOR MY TOYOTA RAV 4. I WAS TOLD BY A NON TOYOTA SERVICE PERSON TO TAKE MY CAR TO TOYOTA TO GET THE SHOCKS CHECKS OUT SINCE THEY WERE LEAKING AND I WAS UNDER WARRANTY WITH TOYOTA. MY CAR IS ONLY LIKE 2 YEARS OLD AND I HAVE PROBLEM WITH THE SHOCKS BE...

Dec 21, 2010 Electrical System 50,000 mi

GREETINGS, WE HAVE A 2008 RAV4 WHICH HAS TWICE EXHIBITED UNCONTROLLED ENGINE ACCELERATION. MY WIFE HAS CONTACTED TOYOTA TO NO AVAIL. TOYOTA HAS RECALLED OTHER MODELS BUT NOT THE RAV4. THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OUR COMPLAINTS AS A MORTAL SAFETY CONCERN. IT IS AS IF WE ARE TRYING TO CON THE COMPANY. AS A...

Dec 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

GREETINGS, WE HAVE A 2008 RAV4 WHICH HAS TWICE EXHIBITED UNCONTROLLED ENGINE ACCELERATION. MY WIFE HAS CONTACTED TOYOTA TO NO AVAIL. TOYOTA HAS RECALLED OTHER MODELS BUT NOT THE RAV4. THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OUR COMPLAINTS AS A MORTAL SAFETY CONCERN. IT IS AS IF WE ARE TRYING TO CON THE COMPANY. AS A...

Dec 21, 2010 Electrical System 50,000 mi

GREETINGS, WE HAVE A 2008 RAV4 WHICH HAS TWICE EXHIBITED UNCONTROLLED ENGINE ACCELERATION. MY WIFE HAS CONTACTED TOYOTA TO NO AVAIL. TOYOTA HAS RECALLED OTHER MODELS BUT NOT THE RAV4. THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OUR COMPLAINTS AS A MORTAL SAFETY CONCERN. IT IS AS IF WE ARE TRYING TO CON THE COMPANY. AS A...

Dec 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

GREETINGS, WE HAVE A 2008 RAV4 WHICH HAS TWICE EXHIBITED UNCONTROLLED ENGINE ACCELERATION. MY WIFE HAS CONTACTED TOYOTA TO NO AVAIL. TOYOTA HAS RECALLED OTHER MODELS BUT NOT THE RAV4. THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OUR COMPLAINTS AS A MORTAL SAFETY CONCERN. IT IS AS IF WE ARE TRYING TO CON THE COMPANY. AS A...

Dec 13, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 32,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 LTD (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 65 MPH. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK AND THEN DRIVE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN SO THE CONTACT RUBBED THE TIRES ALONG THE CURB AND APPLIED THE EM...

Dec 13, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 32,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 LTD (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 65 MPH. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK AND THEN DRIVE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN SO THE CONTACT RUBBED THE TIRES ALONG THE CURB AND APPLIED THE EM...

Oct 17, 2010 Air Bags 88,000 mi

AIR BAG ECU ON 2008 RAV4 NEEDS REPLACING . STARTING AT 52000 MILES DASHBOARD AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD RANDOMLY COME ON. RECENTLY IT WOULD STAY ON (82000 MILES), AFTER DEALER INSPECTION IT WAS DECLARED THAT A NEW AIRBAG ECU IS NEEDED AT A COST OF $670. *TR

Oct 17, 2010 Air Bags 88,000 mi

AIR BAG ECU ON 2008 RAV4 NEEDS REPLACING . STARTING AT 52000 MILES DASHBOARD AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD RANDOMLY COME ON. RECENTLY IT WOULD STAY ON (82000 MILES), AFTER DEALER INSPECTION IT WAS DECLARED THAT A NEW AIRBAG ECU IS NEEDED AT A COST OF $670. *TR

Oct 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 35,855 mi

2008 TOYOTA RAV4 (35K MILES) PURCHASED IN 12/07. AFTER A 40 MILE DRIVE, WE WERE SITTING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC FOR APPROX 20 MINUTES. DURING A STOP, THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING LOUDLY AND LUNGED FORWARD. WITH BOTH FEET STILL ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR CONTINUED TO CREEP FORWARD UNTIL HITTING THE VEHICLE IN ...

Oct 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 35,855 mi

2008 TOYOTA RAV4 (35K MILES) PURCHASED IN 12/07. AFTER A 40 MILE DRIVE, WE WERE SITTING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC FOR APPROX 20 MINUTES. DURING A STOP, THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING LOUDLY AND LUNGED FORWARD. WITH BOTH FEET STILL ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR CONTINUED TO CREEP FORWARD UNTIL HITTING THE VEHICLE IN ...

Oct 6, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 KEEPS LOSING OIL . LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. RETURNED TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY PUT IN WRITING "UP TO 1 QT IN 1000 MILE IS CONSIDERED NORMAL BY TOYOTA. SINCE OIL CHANGES ARE REQUIRED EVERY 5000, IS TOYOTA SAYING IT IS ACCEPTABLE TO BE DOWN 5 QTS? ASKED REPS FOR EXPLANAT...

Oct 6, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 KEEPS LOSING OIL . LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. RETURNED TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY PUT IN WRITING "UP TO 1 QT IN 1000 MILE IS CONSIDERED NORMAL BY TOYOTA. SINCE OIL CHANGES ARE REQUIRED EVERY 5000, IS TOYOTA SAYING IT IS ACCEPTABLE TO BE DOWN 5 QTS? ASKED REPS FOR EXPLANAT...

Sep 27, 2010 Air Bags 29,500 mi

TURNED ON IGNITION AND THE SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

Sep 27, 2010 Air Bags 29,500 mi

TURNED ON IGNITION AND THE SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

Sep 1, 2010 Air Bags 38,000 mi

MY AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON OFF AND ON FOR TWO YEARS ON MY TOYOTA RAV 4. EVERYTIME I BROUGHT IT IN THE MECHANIC WOULD RUN A TEST AND SAY THAT IT WAS JUST A GLITCH IN THE SYSTEM. WE ASKED THEM IF IT WAS OK TO DRIVE AND THEY SAID IT WAS FINE. ON THE DAY THE AIRBAGS REALLY MESSED UP MY FRIEND AND I WERE SI...

Sep 1, 2010 Air Bags 38,000 mi

MY AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON OFF AND ON FOR TWO YEARS ON MY TOYOTA RAV 4. EVERYTIME I BROUGHT IT IN THE MECHANIC WOULD RUN A TEST AND SAY THAT IT WAS JUST A GLITCH IN THE SYSTEM. WE ASKED THEM IF IT WAS OK TO DRIVE AND THEY SAID IT WAS FINE. ON THE DAY THE AIRBAGS REALLY MESSED UP MY FRIEND AND I WERE SI...

Sep 1, 2010 Air Bags 38,000 mi

MY AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON OFF AND ON FOR TWO YEARS ON MY TOYOTA RAV 4. EVERYTIME I BROUGHT IT IN THE MECHANIC WOULD RUN A TEST AND SAY THAT IT WAS JUST A GLITCH IN THE SYSTEM. WE ASKED THEM IF IT WAS OK TO DRIVE AND THEY SAID IT WAS FINE. ON THE DAY THE AIRBAGS REALLY MESSED UP MY FRIEND AND I WERE SI...

Sep 1, 2010 Air Bags 38,000 mi

MY AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON OFF AND ON FOR TWO YEARS ON MY TOYOTA RAV 4. EVERYTIME I BROUGHT IT IN THE MECHANIC WOULD RUN A TEST AND SAY THAT IT WAS JUST A GLITCH IN THE SYSTEM. WE ASKED THEM IF IT WAS OK TO DRIVE AND THEY SAID IT WAS FINE. ON THE DAY THE AIRBAGS REALLY MESSED UP MY FRIEND AND I WERE SI...

Aug 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 54,000 mi

BOUGHT '08 TOYO RAV4 NEW FROM SERRA TOYO IN B'HAM AL. NOW WITH 54K MILES AND NO PROBLEMS UNTIL NOW. ABOUT 10 DAYS AGO WHILE IN TRAFFIC AND UPON BRAKING FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL, AS WE CAME TO A NEAR STOP, WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND LUNGED FORWARD ABOUT 8-10 FT STOPPING ONLY IN...

Aug 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 54,000 mi

BOUGHT '08 TOYO RAV4 NEW FROM SERRA TOYO IN B'HAM AL. NOW WITH 54K MILES AND NO PROBLEMS UNTIL NOW. ABOUT 10 DAYS AGO WHILE IN TRAFFIC AND UPON BRAKING FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL, AS WE CAME TO A NEAR STOP, WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND LUNGED FORWARD ABOUT 8-10 FT STOPPING ONLY IN...

Aug 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 15,735 mi

LAST NIGHT I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS WHILE STOPPING AND WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AFTER MY CAR HAD BEEN DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE ON A COLD ENGINE (ALTHOUGH THE TEMP OUTSIDE WAS IN THE 70S). THE AIR CONDITIONER MAY HAVE BEEN ON IN THE CAR. I WAS JUST COMING UP...

Aug 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 15,735 mi

LAST NIGHT I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS WHILE STOPPING AND WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AFTER MY CAR HAD BEEN DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE ON A COLD ENGINE (ALTHOUGH THE TEMP OUTSIDE WAS IN THE 70S). THE AIR CONDITIONER MAY HAVE BEEN ON IN THE CAR. I WAS JUST COMING UP...

Aug 6, 2010 Wheels 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BANG FROM THE VEHICLE INTERIOR. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT TWO BOLTS WERE FRACTURED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. IN ADDITION, ALL FOUR TIRE BOLTS WERE EXTREMELY UNSTABLE. THE DEALER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRE BO...

Aug 6, 2010 Wheels 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BANG FROM THE VEHICLE INTERIOR. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT TWO BOLTS WERE FRACTURED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. IN ADDITION, ALL FOUR TIRE BOLTS WERE EXTREMELY UNSTABLE. THE DEALER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRE BO...

Jul 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 28,400 mi

DRIVING MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 LIMITED, 6 CYL., PURCHASED NEW, NO PRIOR ISSUES, APPROXIMATELY 28,400 MILES, WHEN TRAFFIC BEGAN STOPPING FOR A RED LIGHT. I APPLIED BRAKES WITHOUT RESPONSE. PRESSED ALL THE WAY DOWN, STANDING ON THE BRAKES, ABS, WITHOUT ANY RESPONSE AND COLLIDING INTO THE REAR OF THE V...

Jul 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 28,400 mi

DRIVING MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 LIMITED, 6 CYL., PURCHASED NEW, NO PRIOR ISSUES, APPROXIMATELY 28,400 MILES, WHEN TRAFFIC BEGAN STOPPING FOR A RED LIGHT. I APPLIED BRAKES WITHOUT RESPONSE. PRESSED ALL THE WAY DOWN, STANDING ON THE BRAKES, ABS, WITHOUT ANY RESPONSE AND COLLIDING INTO THE REAR OF THE V...

Jul 19, 2010 Air Bags 33,000 mi

2008 RAV 4 SIDE AIR BAGS INFLATE WHEN STARTING VEHICLE CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY. VEHICLE IS IN REPAIR. *TR

Jul 19, 2010 Air Bags 33,000 mi

2008 RAV 4 SIDE AIR BAGS INFLATE WHEN STARTING VEHICLE CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY. VEHICLE IS IN REPAIR. *TR

Jun 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 14,415 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKING, WHEN SHE REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND STEERED INTO A CURB IN AN ATTEMPT TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND...

Jun 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 14,415 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKING, WHEN SHE REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND STEERED INTO A CURB IN AN ATTEMPT TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND...

Jun 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 7,100 mi

PURCHASED TOYOTA RAV 4 2008 [XXX] ON 12/07. 4 INCIDENTS OF THROTTLE OPENING. FIRST 2 OCCURRED WITHIN A FEW WEEKS OF EACH OTHER WHEN CAR WAS NEW. ENGINE STARTED TO RACE AT HIGH RPM WHEN PLACING CAR IN PARK AFTER HAVING BEEN DRIVEN ON AN OUTING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. NOT REPORTED TO TOYOTA. EARLY MAY ...

Jun 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 7,100 mi

PURCHASED TOYOTA RAV 4 2008 [XXX] ON 12/07. 4 INCIDENTS OF THROTTLE OPENING. FIRST 2 OCCURRED WITHIN A FEW WEEKS OF EACH OTHER WHEN CAR WAS NEW. ENGINE STARTED TO RACE AT HIGH RPM WHEN PLACING CAR IN PARK AFTER HAVING BEEN DRIVEN ON AN OUTING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. NOT REPORTED TO TOYOTA. EARLY MAY ...

Jun 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

ON MY WAY TO TUFTS MEDICAL IN BOSTON MASS. I PAID THE LAST TOLL IN AND NOT 200 FT FROM THE TOLL BOOTH, MY CAR STOPPED. MY RAV4 SHUT DOWN AND ROLLED BACK TOWARDS THE TOLL BOOTH (TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC). THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP DESPITE LIFTING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF, IT SLOW...

Jun 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

ON MY WAY TO TUFTS MEDICAL IN BOSTON MASS. I PAID THE LAST TOLL IN AND NOT 200 FT FROM THE TOLL BOOTH, MY CAR STOPPED. MY RAV4 SHUT DOWN AND ROLLED BACK TOWARDS THE TOLL BOOTH (TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC). THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP DESPITE LIFTING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF, IT SLOW...

Jun 4, 2010 Electrical System 18,118 mi

MY WIFE RETURNED TO HER 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 AT THE END OF THE WORKDAY. IT WOULD NOT CRANK. THE RADIO AND AIR CAME ON, BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT CRANK OR TURN OVER. SHE PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK IN PARK. IT STILL WOULD NOT CRANK. FINALLY, SHE LOWERED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND TRIED...

Jun 4, 2010 Electrical System 18,118 mi

MY WIFE RETURNED TO HER 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 AT THE END OF THE WORKDAY. IT WOULD NOT CRANK. THE RADIO AND AIR CAME ON, BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT CRANK OR TURN OVER. SHE PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK IN PARK. IT STILL WOULD NOT CRANK. FINALLY, SHE LOWERED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND TRIED...

May 9, 2010 Visibility 16,000 mi

MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING OUR 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 SPORT NORTH ON I-95 IN VIRGINIA AT EXIT 161 WHEN WE HEARD AN EXPLOSION SOUND ON THE TOP OF THE CAR. I SLID BACK THE MOONROOF COVER ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR AND COULD SEE THE MOONROOF GLASS WAS BROKEN, IT HAD A HOLE IN THE MIDDLE AND THE REST WAS SHATT...

May 9, 2010 Visibility 16,000 mi

MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING OUR 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 SPORT NORTH ON I-95 IN VIRGINIA AT EXIT 161 WHEN WE HEARD AN EXPLOSION SOUND ON THE TOP OF THE CAR. I SLID BACK THE MOONROOF COVER ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR AND COULD SEE THE MOONROOF GLASS WAS BROKEN, IT HAD A HOLE IN THE MIDDLE AND THE REST WAS SHATT...

May 7, 2010 Suspension 22,400 mi

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 LIMITED HAS HAD HANDLING ISSUES ON THE FREEWAY WITH STABILITY. THIS HAS HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES. DEALER SAYS THAT "NOTHING IS WRONG." PREVIOUS TIME THIS OCCURRED, VEHICLE RETURNED HANDLING DIFFERENTLY. CONSIDERING THE COMPUTER BRAIN RUNNING THIS CAR, WE BELIEVE THEY RESET TH...

May 7, 2010 Steering 22,400 mi

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 LIMITED HAS HAD HANDLING ISSUES ON THE FREEWAY WITH STABILITY. THIS HAS HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES. DEALER SAYS THAT "NOTHING IS WRONG." PREVIOUS TIME THIS OCCURRED, VEHICLE RETURNED HANDLING DIFFERENTLY. CONSIDERING THE COMPUTER BRAIN RUNNING THIS CAR, WE BELIEVE THEY RESET TH...

May 7, 2010 Suspension 22,400 mi

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 LIMITED HAS HAD HANDLING ISSUES ON THE FREEWAY WITH STABILITY. THIS HAS HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES. DEALER SAYS THAT "NOTHING IS WRONG." PREVIOUS TIME THIS OCCURRED, VEHICLE RETURNED HANDLING DIFFERENTLY. CONSIDERING THE COMPUTER BRAIN RUNNING THIS CAR, WE BELIEVE THEY RESET TH...

May 7, 2010 Steering 22,400 mi

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 LIMITED HAS HAD HANDLING ISSUES ON THE FREEWAY WITH STABILITY. THIS HAS HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES. DEALER SAYS THAT "NOTHING IS WRONG." PREVIOUS TIME THIS OCCURRED, VEHICLE RETURNED HANDLING DIFFERENTLY. CONSIDERING THE COMPUTER BRAIN RUNNING THIS CAR, WE BELIEVE THEY RESET TH...

May 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 15,250 mi

MY FIANCEE AND I WERE DRIVING, 2008 RAV4/LIMITED/V6/4WD. WE WERE AT A STOP LIGHT. I WAS DRIVING, I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS WAITING FOR LIGHT TO TURN GREEN. IT WAS A BUSY INTERSECTION HERE IN DENVER AND THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF US. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ACCELERATOR TOOK OFF...

May 3, 2010 Electrical System 15,250 mi

MY FIANCEE AND I WERE DRIVING, 2008 RAV4/LIMITED/V6/4WD. WE WERE AT A STOP LIGHT. I WAS DRIVING, I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS WAITING FOR LIGHT TO TURN GREEN. IT WAS A BUSY INTERSECTION HERE IN DENVER AND THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF US. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ACCELERATOR TOOK OFF...

May 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 15,250 mi

MY FIANCEE AND I WERE DRIVING, 2008 RAV4/LIMITED/V6/4WD. WE WERE AT A STOP LIGHT. I WAS DRIVING, I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS WAITING FOR LIGHT TO TURN GREEN. IT WAS A BUSY INTERSECTION HERE IN DENVER AND THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF US. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ACCELERATOR TOOK OFF...

May 3, 2010 Electrical System 15,250 mi

MY FIANCEE AND I WERE DRIVING, 2008 RAV4/LIMITED/V6/4WD. WE WERE AT A STOP LIGHT. I WAS DRIVING, I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS WAITING FOR LIGHT TO TURN GREEN. IT WAS A BUSY INTERSECTION HERE IN DENVER AND THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF US. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ACCELERATOR TOOK OFF...

Apr 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED THE SPEED FAILED TO INCREASE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND LUNGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. TH...

Apr 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,230 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH ENTERING A PARKING SPACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. SUDDENLY, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REVV HIGH. THE CONTACT APPLIED EXCESSIVE BODY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BEFORE THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE FAILURE OCCURRED...

Apr 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED THE SPEED FAILED TO INCREASE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND LUNGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. TH...

Apr 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,230 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH ENTERING A PARKING SPACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. SUDDENLY, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REVV HIGH. THE CONTACT APPLIED EXCESSIVE BODY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BEFORE THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE FAILURE OCCURRED...

Apr 17, 2010 Air Bags 26,500 mi

I GOT IN MY VEHICLE, SHUT THE DOOR, PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

Apr 17, 2010 Air Bags 26,500 mi

I GOT IN MY VEHICLE, SHUT THE DOOR, PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

Apr 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 13,631 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 TOYOTA RAV 4 AND I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I TURNED LEFT AND THE CAR STARTED TO RACE AND ACCELERATED TO 40 MPH AND STUCK THERE. I TRIED PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I SWERVED TO MISS TWO CARS AND THE CAR KEPT GOING. ...

Apr 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 13,631 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 TOYOTA RAV 4 AND I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I TURNED LEFT AND THE CAR STARTED TO RACE AND ACCELERATED TO 40 MPH AND STUCK THERE. I TRIED PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I SWERVED TO MISS TWO CARS AND THE CAR KEPT GOING. ...

Mar 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE INCIDENT OF SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION FM OWNER OF A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 ON 1/17/2009. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WENT 150 FEET, BEFORE HE WAS ABLE TO BRING IT A STOP. TWO DAYS...

Mar 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE INCIDENT OF SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION FM OWNER OF A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 ON 1/17/2009. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WENT 150 FEET, BEFORE HE WAS ABLE TO BRING IT A STOP. TWO DAYS...

Mar 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash Fire 19,700 mi

DRIVING 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 (19K MI) IN RAIN ON NY STATE HWY AT 30 MPH. DRIVER IN FRONT SLOWED. APPLIED BRAKES WHICH SOFTENED THEN WENT TO FLOOR. PUMPING DID NOT RETURN PRESSURE. HAND BRAKE SLOWED VEHICLE TO BELOW 15 MPH. CRASHED INTO OTHER VEHICLE AT @ 12 MPH. CAR BURST INTO FLAMES BENEATH AND CONSUME...

Mar 28, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash Fire 19,700 mi

DRIVING 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 (19K MI) IN RAIN ON NY STATE HWY AT 30 MPH. DRIVER IN FRONT SLOWED. APPLIED BRAKES WHICH SOFTENED THEN WENT TO FLOOR. PUMPING DID NOT RETURN PRESSURE. HAND BRAKE SLOWED VEHICLE TO BELOW 15 MPH. CRASHED INTO OTHER VEHICLE AT @ 12 MPH. CAR BURST INTO FLAMES BENEATH AND CONSUME...

Mar 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash Fire 19,700 mi

DRIVING 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 (19K MI) IN RAIN ON NY STATE HWY AT 30 MPH. DRIVER IN FRONT SLOWED. APPLIED BRAKES WHICH SOFTENED THEN WENT TO FLOOR. PUMPING DID NOT RETURN PRESSURE. HAND BRAKE SLOWED VEHICLE TO BELOW 15 MPH. CRASHED INTO OTHER VEHICLE AT @ 12 MPH. CAR BURST INTO FLAMES BENEATH AND CONSUME...

Mar 28, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash Fire 19,700 mi

DRIVING 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 (19K MI) IN RAIN ON NY STATE HWY AT 30 MPH. DRIVER IN FRONT SLOWED. APPLIED BRAKES WHICH SOFTENED THEN WENT TO FLOOR. PUMPING DID NOT RETURN PRESSURE. HAND BRAKE SLOWED VEHICLE TO BELOW 15 MPH. CRASHED INTO OTHER VEHICLE AT @ 12 MPH. CAR BURST INTO FLAMES BENEATH AND CONSUME...

Mar 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 5,000 mi

I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PASS A SEMI ON AN UPHILL IN MY NEW 2008 RAV4 WHEN THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK. I HAD FLOORED THE GAS PEDAL SINCE I WAS GOING UPHILL AND PASSING, BUT WHEN I EASED MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL REMAINED PRESSED TO THE FLOOR. I HAD ENTERED A SINGLE LANE CONSTRUCTION ZONE AND WAS ACCELERA...

Mar 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 5,000 mi

I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PASS A SEMI ON AN UPHILL IN MY NEW 2008 RAV4 WHEN THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK. I HAD FLOORED THE GAS PEDAL SINCE I WAS GOING UPHILL AND PASSING, BUT WHEN I EASED MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL REMAINED PRESSED TO THE FLOOR. I HAD ENTERED A SINGLE LANE CONSTRUCTION ZONE AND WAS ACCELERA...

Mar 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

FAX FWD LTR FM RE SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4, REPLY TO UTICA, NY OFC. *TGW EACH TIME THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, SHE WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WITH SEVERAL CARS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WAS BY TU...

Mar 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

FAX FWD LTR FM RE SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4, REPLY TO UTICA, NY OFC. *TGW EACH TIME THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, SHE WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WITH SEVERAL CARS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WAS BY TU...

Mar 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 55-65 MPH. THERE WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE IN ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED TO THE AUXILIARY POSITION AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE ST...

Mar 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 55-65 MPH. THERE WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE IN ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED TO THE AUXILIARY POSITION AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE ST...

Mar 13, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,000 mi

2008 TOYOTA RAV-4 SURGES. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER 2008, MY VEHICLE HAS SPORADICALLY SURGED WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND ALSO WHEN DRIVING WITH FOOT ON ACCELERATOR. I WILL HAVE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR WILL SURGE AS IF I AM PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR. WHEN I AM DRIVING, IT S...

Mar 13, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

2008 TOYOTA RAV-4 SURGES. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER 2008, MY VEHICLE HAS SPORADICALLY SURGED WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND ALSO WHEN DRIVING WITH FOOT ON ACCELERATOR. I WILL HAVE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR WILL SURGE AS IF I AM PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR. WHEN I AM DRIVING, IT S...

Mar 13, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,000 mi

2008 TOYOTA RAV-4 SURGES. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER 2008, MY VEHICLE HAS SPORADICALLY SURGED WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND ALSO WHEN DRIVING WITH FOOT ON ACCELERATOR. I WILL HAVE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR WILL SURGE AS IF I AM PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR. WHEN I AM DRIVING, IT S...

Mar 13, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

2008 TOYOTA RAV-4 SURGES. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER 2008, MY VEHICLE HAS SPORADICALLY SURGED WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND ALSO WHEN DRIVING WITH FOOT ON ACCELERATOR. I WILL HAVE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR WILL SURGE AS IF I AM PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR. WHEN I AM DRIVING, IT S...

Mar 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,000 mi

APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH, WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED, THE ENGINE OF MY 2008 RAV4 (VIN [XXX] ) ACCELERATED FOR 3-4 SECONDS. BECAUSE MY FOOT WAS ALREADY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, I WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL DURING THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THIS HAS OCCURRED ONLY...

Mar 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 17,000 mi

APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH, WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED, THE ENGINE OF MY 2008 RAV4 (VIN [XXX] ) ACCELERATED FOR 3-4 SECONDS. BECAUSE MY FOOT WAS ALREADY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, I WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL DURING THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THIS HAS OCCURRED ONLY...

Mar 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,000 mi

APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH, WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED, THE ENGINE OF MY 2008 RAV4 (VIN [XXX] ) ACCELERATED FOR 3-4 SECONDS. BECAUSE MY FOOT WAS ALREADY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, I WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL DURING THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THIS HAS OCCURRED ONLY...

Mar 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 17,000 mi

APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH, WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED, THE ENGINE OF MY 2008 RAV4 (VIN [XXX] ) ACCELERATED FOR 3-4 SECONDS. BECAUSE MY FOOT WAS ALREADY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, I WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL DURING THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THIS HAS OCCURRED ONLY...

Mar 11, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE HER VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND PROCEEDED ONTO A NEARBY CURB, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO A BRICK BUILDING. THE ENGINE CONTINUED IDLING AS THE PASSENGER PLACED THE VEHICLE ...

Mar 11, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE HER VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND PROCEEDED ONTO A NEARBY CURB, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO A BRICK BUILDING. THE ENGINE CONTINUED IDLING AS THE PASSENGER PLACED THE VEHICLE ...

Mar 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 13,889 mi

DATED: MARCH 10, 2010 I OWN A 2008 RAV 4WD. ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN DRIVING THE CAR ENGINE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE BADLY, WE TOOK THE CAR FOR SERVICE TO THE INTERSTATE TOYOTA, IN MONSEY, NY ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, FIRST ON FEBRUARY 17TH AND THEN ON FEBRUARY 23RD, 2010. INTERSTATE TOY...

Mar 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 13,889 mi

DATED: MARCH 10, 2010 I OWN A 2008 RAV 4WD. ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN DRIVING THE CAR ENGINE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE BADLY, WE TOOK THE CAR FOR SERVICE TO THE INTERSTATE TOYOTA, IN MONSEY, NY ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, FIRST ON FEBRUARY 17TH AND THEN ON FEBRUARY 23RD, 2010. INTERSTATE TOY...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 3,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A HALT. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT HALT AND PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE 2 ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE BRAKE PE...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 943 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN REVERSE UP A HILL THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO IDLE EXCESSIVELY AND THE RPMS INCREASED BETWEEN 1,500 TO 2,000. WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED, THE OVER DRIVE ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING OR ASSISTANCE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 14,000 mi

AS I WAS COMING TO A RED LIGHT, I APPLIED MY BRAKES, BUT THEY WERE NOT WORKING AS USUAL- NOT STOPPING THE CAR QUICKLY. I HAD THEM ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, FINALLY GOT THE CAR STOPPED, BUT THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING SO FAST AND LOUD. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, RPMS DROPPED MOMENTARILY, WENT BACK UP. I KE...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 3,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A HALT. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT HALT AND PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE 2 ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE BRAKE PE...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 943 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN REVERSE UP A HILL THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO IDLE EXCESSIVELY AND THE RPMS INCREASED BETWEEN 1,500 TO 2,000. WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED, THE OVER DRIVE ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING OR ASSISTANCE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 14,000 mi

AS I WAS COMING TO A RED LIGHT, I APPLIED MY BRAKES, BUT THEY WERE NOT WORKING AS USUAL- NOT STOPPING THE CAR QUICKLY. I HAD THEM ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, FINALLY GOT THE CAR STOPPED, BUT THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING SO FAST AND LOUD. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, RPMS DROPPED MOMENTARILY, WENT BACK UP. I KE...

Mar 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 9,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED AS SHE WAS PARKING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND SHE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE'S BUMPER AND ALMOST RAN INTO A WALL. SHE WAS PRESSING ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS SHE COULD UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE POLICE WAS CALLED AND THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT ...

Mar 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 9,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED AS SHE WAS PARKING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND SHE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE'S BUMPER AND ALMOST RAN INTO A WALL. SHE WAS PRESSING ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS SHE COULD UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE POLICE WAS CALLED AND THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT ...

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,963 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STARTED THE INGITION. THE VEHICLE WAS POSITIONED INTO THE SELECTED GEAR, FOLLOWED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE OF ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT ...

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,963 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STARTED THE INGITION. THE VEHICLE WAS POSITIONED INTO THE SELECTED GEAR, FOLLOWED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE OF ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT ...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 17,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. I HAD AN INCIDENT IN THE FALL OF 2009 WHERE, AS I WAS BRAKING AND SLOWING DOWN, MY ENGINE REVVED UP WITHOUT MY TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL, AND I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AND PUT MY CAR IN NEUTRAL. DIDN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT HAD JUST HAPPENED BUT THOUGHT IT WAS MAYBE MY FAULT SOMEHOW...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE HAD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHICH OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE CONTACT HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO SLOW IT DOWN AND THE RPMS INCREASE...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 17,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. I HAD AN INCIDENT IN THE FALL OF 2009 WHERE, AS I WAS BRAKING AND SLOWING DOWN, MY ENGINE REVVED UP WITHOUT MY TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL, AND I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AND PUT MY CAR IN NEUTRAL. DIDN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT HAD JUST HAPPENED BUT THOUGHT IT WAS MAYBE MY FAULT SOMEHOW...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE HAD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHICH OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE CONTACT HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO SLOW IT DOWN AND THE RPMS INCREASE...

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 30-35 MPH, ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND ROLLED OVER THREE TIMES, AND CRASHED INTO FOUR VEHICLES. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE LANDED IN AN UPWARD 90 DEGREE ANGLE POSITION. THERE WERE N...

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 30-35 MPH, ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND ROLLED OVER THREE TIMES, AND CRASHED INTO FOUR VEHICLES. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE LANDED IN AN UPWARD 90 DEGREE ANGLE POSITION. THERE WERE N...

Mar 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,519 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH; APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP SIGNAL. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THERE WAS NO POWER RESPONSE. THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR SURFACE WHEN EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. ...

Mar 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 9,500 mi

ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 2010, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 WHEN THE BRAKES WERE INEFFECTIVE AT SLOWING THE VEHICLE AS SHE APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT. ALTHOUGH SHE STOOD ON THE BRAKES SHE LEFT NO SKID MARKS BEFORE STOPPING IN THE INTERSECTION AS SHE COLLIDED WITH A VEHICLE WHO HAD THE RIGH...

Mar 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 12,000 mi

ON FEB. 13TH 2010 I EXPERIENCED A NEAR ACCIDENT DUE TO AN UNINTENDED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. I INITIALLY RELEASED BRAKE AND HIT IT AGAIN AND VEHICLE STOPPED JUST SHORT OF A TOLL BOOTH BARRICADE. I LATER INVESTIGATED AND UPON RELATED SEARCH ON INTERNET CAME ACROSS THE SUDDEN ...

Mar 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 24,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2008 RAV4. I WAS TRAVELING WITH CRUISE CONTROL AT 50 MPH AS I APPROACHED A DOWN GRADE TOWARD A TRAFFIC LIGHT I MANUALLY TOOK THE CAR OUT OF CRUISE CONTROL EXPECTING TO SLOW SOME. I REALIZED THAT I NEEDED TO SLOW MORE AND APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL. HOWEVER, I COULD FEEL THE CAR FIGH...

Mar 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,519 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH; APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP SIGNAL. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THERE WAS NO POWER RESPONSE. THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR SURFACE WHEN EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. ...

Mar 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 9,500 mi

ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 2010, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 WHEN THE BRAKES WERE INEFFECTIVE AT SLOWING THE VEHICLE AS SHE APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT. ALTHOUGH SHE STOOD ON THE BRAKES SHE LEFT NO SKID MARKS BEFORE STOPPING IN THE INTERSECTION AS SHE COLLIDED WITH A VEHICLE WHO HAD THE RIGH...

Mar 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 12,000 mi

ON FEB. 13TH 2010 I EXPERIENCED A NEAR ACCIDENT DUE TO AN UNINTENDED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. I INITIALLY RELEASED BRAKE AND HIT IT AGAIN AND VEHICLE STOPPED JUST SHORT OF A TOLL BOOTH BARRICADE. I LATER INVESTIGATED AND UPON RELATED SEARCH ON INTERNET CAME ACROSS THE SUDDEN ...

Mar 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 24,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2008 RAV4. I WAS TRAVELING WITH CRUISE CONTROL AT 50 MPH AS I APPROACHED A DOWN GRADE TOWARD A TRAFFIC LIGHT I MANUALLY TOOK THE CAR OUT OF CRUISE CONTROL EXPECTING TO SLOW SOME. I REALIZED THAT I NEEDED TO SLOW MORE AND APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL. HOWEVER, I COULD FEEL THE CAR FIGH...

Feb 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 13,888 mi

WHILE DRIVING INTO MY GARAGE WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE RAV4 STARTED RACING VERY BADLY, AT THAT POINT I SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. I STARTED THE ENGINE AGAIN AND THE CAR ACTED NORMAL. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALER, THEY CLAIM THAT MY CAR IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST, AND THAT THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE ...

Feb 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 13,888 mi

WHILE DRIVING INTO MY GARAGE WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE RAV4 STARTED RACING VERY BADLY, AT THAT POINT I SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. I STARTED THE ENGINE AGAIN AND THE CAR ACTED NORMAL. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALER, THEY CLAIM THAT MY CAR IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST, AND THAT THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE ...

Feb 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 10,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, INTO HIS DRIVEWAY VERY SLOWLY AND AS HE APPLIED THE BRAKES HIS VEHICLE THEN ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE DRIVER STATED THAT HE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER HAD 1 OTHER PASSENGER I...

Feb 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 10,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, INTO HIS DRIVEWAY VERY SLOWLY AND AS HE APPLIED THE BRAKES HIS VEHICLE THEN ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE DRIVER STATED THAT HE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER HAD 1 OTHER PASSENGER I...

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 9,500 mi

I HAVE A 2008 RAV4, IT HAS BEEN ACCELERATING ON A SMALL SCALE FOR THE LAST THREE MONTHS. I TOOK IT IN TO MY DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT MY PARTS WERE MADE IN JAPAN AND NOT NORTH AMERICA, AND THEY FOUND NOTHING. ABOUT A WEEK LATER MY HUSBAND, DAUGHTER-IN-LAW AND GRANDDAUGHTER WERE HEADED TO A HOCKEY GA...

Feb 23, 2010 Electrical System 42,000 mi

HELLO, ON JUN 26, 2009 MY WIFE AND I PURCHASE A CERTIFIED TOYOTA RAV4. WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS: ABS LIGHT, BRAKE, AND EGF LIGHT REMAIN LITE. REPAIRS ARE: BRAKE SWITCH REPLACEMENT, IGY RELAY REPLACMENT. IN ADDITION THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT FUNCTION AN...

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 42,000 mi

HELLO, ON JUN 26, 2009 MY WIFE AND I PURCHASE A CERTIFIED TOYOTA RAV4. WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS: ABS LIGHT, BRAKE, AND EGF LIGHT REMAIN LITE. REPAIRS ARE: BRAKE SWITCH REPLACEMENT, IGY RELAY REPLACMENT. IN ADDITION THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT FUNCTION AN...

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 9,500 mi

I HAVE A 2008 RAV4, IT HAS BEEN ACCELERATING ON A SMALL SCALE FOR THE LAST THREE MONTHS. I TOOK IT IN TO MY DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT MY PARTS WERE MADE IN JAPAN AND NOT NORTH AMERICA, AND THEY FOUND NOTHING. ABOUT A WEEK LATER MY HUSBAND, DAUGHTER-IN-LAW AND GRANDDAUGHTER WERE HEADED TO A HOCKEY GA...

Feb 23, 2010 Electrical System 42,000 mi

HELLO, ON JUN 26, 2009 MY WIFE AND I PURCHASE A CERTIFIED TOYOTA RAV4. WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS: ABS LIGHT, BRAKE, AND EGF LIGHT REMAIN LITE. REPAIRS ARE: BRAKE SWITCH REPLACEMENT, IGY RELAY REPLACMENT. IN ADDITION THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT FUNCTION AN...

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 42,000 mi

HELLO, ON JUN 26, 2009 MY WIFE AND I PURCHASE A CERTIFIED TOYOTA RAV4. WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS: ABS LIGHT, BRAKE, AND EGF LIGHT REMAIN LITE. REPAIRS ARE: BRAKE SWITCH REPLACEMENT, IGY RELAY REPLACMENT. IN ADDITION THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT FUNCTION AN...

Feb 22, 2010 Steering Crash 18,561 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT MOVE DOWN AS HE TRIED TO DEPRESS IT AND HE COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. HE CONTINUED MOVING FORWARD UNTIL THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT WAS SLIGHTLY INJ...

Feb 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 18,561 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT MOVE DOWN AS HE TRIED TO DEPRESS IT AND HE COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. HE CONTINUED MOVING FORWARD UNTIL THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT WAS SLIGHTLY INJ...

Feb 22, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,800 mi

IDLE SPEED KICKED UP UNEXPECTEDLY AT A STOP LIGHT. THE ENGINE WAS CLOSE TO FULL OPERATING TEMPERATURE, ABOUT 1.5 MILES FROM HOME. THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS NOT ON. THE DEFROSTER WAS ALSO NOT ON, SO THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THE IDLE TO KICK UP. VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE ...

Feb 22, 2010 Steering Crash 18,561 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT MOVE DOWN AS HE TRIED TO DEPRESS IT AND HE COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. HE CONTINUED MOVING FORWARD UNTIL THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT WAS SLIGHTLY INJ...

Feb 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 18,561 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT MOVE DOWN AS HE TRIED TO DEPRESS IT AND HE COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. HE CONTINUED MOVING FORWARD UNTIL THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT WAS SLIGHTLY INJ...

Feb 22, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,800 mi

IDLE SPEED KICKED UP UNEXPECTEDLY AT A STOP LIGHT. THE ENGINE WAS CLOSE TO FULL OPERATING TEMPERATURE, ABOUT 1.5 MILES FROM HOME. THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS NOT ON. THE DEFROSTER WAS ALSO NOT ON, SO THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THE IDLE TO KICK UP. VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE ...

Feb 20, 2010 Air Bags 60,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING AND AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND STAYS ON. OWNERS MANUAL SAYS TO TAKE TO DEALER IMMEDIATELY. I WAS TOLD BY ONE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THAT THIS MEANS THE AIR BAG IS DISABLED, BUT NO LOCAL DEALER WILL BE ABLE TO GET...

Feb 20, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING UPHILL ON A SNOWY DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPEED UP. I APPLIED THE BRAKES (WHICH CAUSED THE ABS TO PULSE VERY RAPIDLY), BUT THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY REVVED TO A FAIRLY HIGH RPM. I TURNED OFF THE KEY AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE WHI...

Feb 20, 2010 Air Bags 60,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING AND AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND STAYS ON. OWNERS MANUAL SAYS TO TAKE TO DEALER IMMEDIATELY. I WAS TOLD BY ONE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THAT THIS MEANS THE AIR BAG IS DISABLED, BUT NO LOCAL DEALER WILL BE ABLE TO GET...

Feb 20, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING UPHILL ON A SNOWY DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPEED UP. I APPLIED THE BRAKES (WHICH CAUSED THE ABS TO PULSE VERY RAPIDLY), BUT THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY REVVED TO A FAIRLY HIGH RPM. I TURNED OFF THE KEY AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE WHI...

Feb 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

DURING NORMAL DRIVING, MY WIFE AND FATHER-IN-LAW HAVE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE INCIDENTS OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OR SURGING ON OUR 2008 RAV4 (AWD, 6-CYLINDER). THIS IS TYPICALLY OCCURRING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR LIGHT ACCELERATION ABOVE ~25MPH. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE RIGHT AFTER WE PURCHASED T...

Feb 19, 2010 Electrical System 1,000 mi

DURING NORMAL DRIVING, MY WIFE AND FATHER-IN-LAW HAVE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE INCIDENTS OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OR SURGING ON OUR 2008 RAV4 (AWD, 6-CYLINDER). THIS IS TYPICALLY OCCURRING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR LIGHT ACCELERATION ABOVE ~25MPH. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE RIGHT AFTER WE PURCHASED T...

Feb 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

DURING NORMAL DRIVING, MY WIFE AND FATHER-IN-LAW HAVE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE INCIDENTS OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OR SURGING ON OUR 2008 RAV4 (AWD, 6-CYLINDER). THIS IS TYPICALLY OCCURRING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR LIGHT ACCELERATION ABOVE ~25MPH. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE RIGHT AFTER WE PURCHASED T...

Feb 19, 2010 Electrical System 1,000 mi

DURING NORMAL DRIVING, MY WIFE AND FATHER-IN-LAW HAVE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE INCIDENTS OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OR SURGING ON OUR 2008 RAV4 (AWD, 6-CYLINDER). THIS IS TYPICALLY OCCURRING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR LIGHT ACCELERATION ABOVE ~25MPH. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE RIGHT AFTER WE PURCHASED T...

Feb 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 10,000 mi

MOTHER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN HER 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 SUDDENLY VEERED LEFT AND ACCELERATED HEAD ON INTO A TREE. WITNESS STATEMENT THAT SHE WAS DRIVING NORMALLY PREVIOUS TO ACCIDENT. NO HEALTH ISSUES TO EXPLAIN EVENTS. *TR UPDATED 9/21/2011*CW

Feb 17, 2010 Steering Crash 17,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN A SNOW STORM AT APPROXIMATELY 20MILES/HR.THE ROAD HAD NOT BEEN PLOWED RECENTLY, SO THERE WAS SOME SNOW THAT HAD ACCUMULATED, BUT IT WAS CERTAINLY PASSABLE AND I WAS DRIVING A 4 WHEEL,TOYOTA, RAV 4, 2008, IN EXCELLENT UPKEEP. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STARTED DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT, WHE...

Feb 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 17,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN A SNOW STORM AT APPROXIMATELY 20MILES/HR.THE ROAD HAD NOT BEEN PLOWED RECENTLY, SO THERE WAS SOME SNOW THAT HAD ACCUMULATED, BUT IT WAS CERTAINLY PASSABLE AND I WAS DRIVING A 4 WHEEL,TOYOTA, RAV 4, 2008, IN EXCELLENT UPKEEP. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STARTED DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT, WHE...

Feb 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 19,754 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHENEVER HE DROVE THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE SPEED AND THE RPM'S WOULD NOT DECREASE FOR 10 SECONDS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND F...

Feb 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 4,000 mi

MY 2008 RAV4 SUV SUDDENLY GOES TO FULL THROTTLE ON ITS OWN. I HAVE TO PUT BOTH FEET ON BRAKE PEDAL WHILE TRYING TO GET THE CAR OUT OF GEAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE PURCHASING THIS SUV NEW. I HAVE BEEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM. THEY SAID TH...

Feb 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 10,000 mi

MOTHER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN HER 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 SUDDENLY VEERED LEFT AND ACCELERATED HEAD ON INTO A TREE. WITNESS STATEMENT THAT SHE WAS DRIVING NORMALLY PREVIOUS TO ACCIDENT. NO HEALTH ISSUES TO EXPLAIN EVENTS. *TR UPDATED 9/21/2011*CW

Feb 17, 2010 Steering Crash 17,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN A SNOW STORM AT APPROXIMATELY 20MILES/HR.THE ROAD HAD NOT BEEN PLOWED RECENTLY, SO THERE WAS SOME SNOW THAT HAD ACCUMULATED, BUT IT WAS CERTAINLY PASSABLE AND I WAS DRIVING A 4 WHEEL,TOYOTA, RAV 4, 2008, IN EXCELLENT UPKEEP. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STARTED DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT, WHE...

Feb 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 17,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN A SNOW STORM AT APPROXIMATELY 20MILES/HR.THE ROAD HAD NOT BEEN PLOWED RECENTLY, SO THERE WAS SOME SNOW THAT HAD ACCUMULATED, BUT IT WAS CERTAINLY PASSABLE AND I WAS DRIVING A 4 WHEEL,TOYOTA, RAV 4, 2008, IN EXCELLENT UPKEEP. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STARTED DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT, WHE...

Feb 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 19,754 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHENEVER HE DROVE THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE SPEED AND THE RPM'S WOULD NOT DECREASE FOR 10 SECONDS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND F...

Feb 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 4,000 mi

MY 2008 RAV4 SUV SUDDENLY GOES TO FULL THROTTLE ON ITS OWN. I HAVE TO PUT BOTH FEET ON BRAKE PEDAL WHILE TRYING TO GET THE CAR OUT OF GEAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE PURCHASING THIS SUV NEW. I HAVE BEEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM. THEY SAID TH...

Feb 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH WHEN SHE ACCELERATED TO GET ON TO ANOTHER LANE THE ACCELERATOR PETAL BECAME STUCK. SHE PUT HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND IT SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN A BIT, THEN SHE PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. SHE THEN PROCEEDED TO DRIVE...

Feb 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH WHEN SHE ACCELERATED TO GET ON TO ANOTHER LANE THE ACCELERATOR PETAL BECAME STUCK. SHE PUT HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND IT SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN A BIT, THEN SHE PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. SHE THEN PROCEEDED TO DRIVE...

Feb 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 15 mi

CONTINUOUS BRAKE AND ACCELERATION PROBLEMS ON MY 2008 RAV4 THAT IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED. I'VE HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES AND I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE PASSENGERS IN MY VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 15 mi

CONTINUOUS BRAKE AND ACCELERATION PROBLEMS ON MY 2008 RAV4 THAT IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED. I'VE HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES AND I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE PASSENGERS IN MY VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 15 mi

CONTINUOUS BRAKE AND ACCELERATION PROBLEMS ON MY 2008 RAV4 THAT IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED. I'VE HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES AND I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE PASSENGERS IN MY VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 15 mi

CONTINUOUS BRAKE AND ACCELERATION PROBLEMS ON MY 2008 RAV4 THAT IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED. I'VE HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES AND I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE PASSENGERS IN MY VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 10, 2010 Steering

STEERING WANDERS - 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 WITH ELECTRONIC-ASSISTED. STEERING WANDERS SLIGHTLY FROM THE DAY IT WAS PURCHASED. *TR

Feb 10, 2010 Steering

STEERING WANDERS - 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 WITH ELECTRONIC-ASSISTED. STEERING WANDERS SLIGHTLY FROM THE DAY IT WAS PURCHASED. *TR

Feb 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 250,000 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA 2008 RAV 4. IN OCTOBER OF 2009 I HAD THE FIRST OF SEVERAL INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATION INCIDENTS, ALMOST TAKING OUT A PARKING GARAGE GATE. AFTER ACCELERATING, THEN REMOVING MY FOOT FROM THE GAS, THE CAR WILL OCCASIONALLY HAVE A BURST OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND LURCH FORWARD. I CO...

Feb 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 2,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 NEW. IT HAS NEEDED BRAKES TO BE REPLACED TWICE IN UNDER 3,000 MILES. ONE ACCIDENT RESULTED BECAUSE OF THIS. *TR

Feb 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 250,000 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA 2008 RAV 4. IN OCTOBER OF 2009 I HAD THE FIRST OF SEVERAL INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATION INCIDENTS, ALMOST TAKING OUT A PARKING GARAGE GATE. AFTER ACCELERATING, THEN REMOVING MY FOOT FROM THE GAS, THE CAR WILL OCCASIONALLY HAVE A BURST OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND LURCH FORWARD. I CO...

Feb 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 2,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 NEW. IT HAS NEEDED BRAKES TO BE REPLACED TWICE IN UNDER 3,000 MILES. ONE ACCIDENT RESULTED BECAUSE OF THIS. *TR

Feb 8, 2010 Unknown Or Other 17,000 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA RAV4 2008. LAST YEAR JULY TO AUGUST WITHIN ONE MONTH, MY RAV4 (LESS THAN 2 YEAR DRIVING) HAD HAPPENED 2 TIMES ENGINE DEAD PROBLEM DURING DRIVING, WHERE MY VEHICLE DROVE DOWN TO THE HILL WITHOUT ANY POWER, SPECIALLY NO BRAKE AT ALL. IT WAS HAPPENED ONE TIME I WAS DRIVING, AND ANOTHER ...

Feb 8, 2010 Equipment 19,000 mi

I AM REPORTING AND ACCELERATION PROBLEM IN MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE PROBLEM OCCURS RANDOMLY AS I AM APPROACHING AND SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN OR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THERE IS A SLIGHT SURGE IN THE CAR, EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT IS ON THE BREAK AS I AM SLOWING DOWN. I ESTIMATE THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED...

Feb 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 37,600 mi

WAS PARKING THE CAR IN A SMALL CONGESTED COMMERCIAL PARKING AREA. I TURNED A CORNER AND SAW A SPACE, BUT HAD TO BACK UP TO PULL IN STRAIGHT. AS I PROCEEDED VERY SLOWLY, I WAS ONLY A FEW FEET FROM THE PARKED CAR FACING MY CAR. SUDDENLY, AS I WAS ABOUT TO STOP MY CAR, THE ENGINE RACED AND MY CAR JU...

Feb 8, 2010 Unknown Or Other 17,000 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA RAV4 2008. LAST YEAR JULY TO AUGUST WITHIN ONE MONTH, MY RAV4 (LESS THAN 2 YEAR DRIVING) HAD HAPPENED 2 TIMES ENGINE DEAD PROBLEM DURING DRIVING, WHERE MY VEHICLE DROVE DOWN TO THE HILL WITHOUT ANY POWER, SPECIALLY NO BRAKE AT ALL. IT WAS HAPPENED ONE TIME I WAS DRIVING, AND ANOTHER ...

Feb 8, 2010 Equipment 19,000 mi

I AM REPORTING AND ACCELERATION PROBLEM IN MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE PROBLEM OCCURS RANDOMLY AS I AM APPROACHING AND SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN OR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THERE IS A SLIGHT SURGE IN THE CAR, EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT IS ON THE BREAK AS I AM SLOWING DOWN. I ESTIMATE THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED...

Feb 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 37,600 mi

WAS PARKING THE CAR IN A SMALL CONGESTED COMMERCIAL PARKING AREA. I TURNED A CORNER AND SAW A SPACE, BUT HAD TO BACK UP TO PULL IN STRAIGHT. AS I PROCEEDED VERY SLOWLY, I WAS ONLY A FEW FEET FROM THE PARKED CAR FACING MY CAR. SUDDENLY, AS I WAS ABOUT TO STOP MY CAR, THE ENGINE RACED AND MY CAR JU...

Feb 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 15,300 mi

LAST AUGUST I EXPERIENCED A STUCK ACCELERATOR ON MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. IT HAPPENED ONLY ONCE AND HASN'T REPEATED. IT WAS WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION RED LIGHT FORTUNATELY WITH NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS ABLE TO OVERCOME THE ACCELERATION BY STANDING ON THE BRAKE AND SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL. WHE...

Feb 6, 2010 Equipment 15,300 mi

LAST AUGUST I EXPERIENCED A STUCK ACCELERATOR ON MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. IT HAPPENED ONLY ONCE AND HASN'T REPEATED. IT WAS WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION RED LIGHT FORTUNATELY WITH NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS ABLE TO OVERCOME THE ACCELERATION BY STANDING ON THE BRAKE AND SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL. WHE...

Feb 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 15,300 mi

LAST AUGUST I EXPERIENCED A STUCK ACCELERATOR ON MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. IT HAPPENED ONLY ONCE AND HASN'T REPEATED. IT WAS WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION RED LIGHT FORTUNATELY WITH NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS ABLE TO OVERCOME THE ACCELERATION BY STANDING ON THE BRAKE AND SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL. WHE...

Feb 6, 2010 Equipment 15,300 mi

LAST AUGUST I EXPERIENCED A STUCK ACCELERATOR ON MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. IT HAPPENED ONLY ONCE AND HASN'T REPEATED. IT WAS WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION RED LIGHT FORTUNATELY WITH NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS ABLE TO OVERCOME THE ACCELERATION BY STANDING ON THE BRAKE AND SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL. WHE...

Feb 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 19,500 mi

ACCELERATION INCIDENT PARKING. DRIVING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN CHELSEA MI, DOING A LITTLE UNDER 5 MPH THE CAR SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD. I APPLIED THE BRAKE EVEN HARDER AND THE ABS ENGAGED. FORTUNATELY I MISSED THE BMW PARKED IN FRONT. BEEN DRIVING THIS CAR FOR 19 MONTHS AND NOTHING LIKE IT OCCURRED B...

Feb 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 19,500 mi

ACCELERATION INCIDENT PARKING. DRIVING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN CHELSEA MI, DOING A LITTLE UNDER 5 MPH THE CAR SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD. I APPLIED THE BRAKE EVEN HARDER AND THE ABS ENGAGED. FORTUNATELY I MISSED THE BMW PARKED IN FRONT. BEEN DRIVING THIS CAR FOR 19 MONTHS AND NOTHING LIKE IT OCCURRED B...

Feb 4, 2010 Power Train 20,000 mi

I OWN A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4, WITH A VIN THAT BEGINS WITH A 'J', BUT I HAVE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH ACCELERATION WHEN I DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 4 MONTHS. THE MOTOR RACES AND I HAVE TO PRESS VERY FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP THE CAR FROM MOVING FORWARD. I ...

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 14,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE ACCELERATION STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. TH...

Feb 4, 2010 Power Train 20,000 mi

I OWN A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4, WITH A VIN THAT BEGINS WITH A 'J', BUT I HAVE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH ACCELERATION WHEN I DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 4 MONTHS. THE MOTOR RACES AND I HAVE TO PRESS VERY FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP THE CAR FROM MOVING FORWARD. I ...

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 14,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE ACCELERATION STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. TH...

Feb 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

I PURCHASED A NEW TOYOTA RAV4 (2008 LS) IN THE SUMMER OF 2008. I QUICKLY REALIZED THAT THERE SEEMED TO BE A PROBLEM WITH ACCELERATION. I REPORTED IT THEN AND THE FIRST SEVERAL TIMES IT WENT IN FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. THE RESPONSE HAS BEEN THE SAME - THAT'S JUST WHAT TOYOTAS DO. THE PROBLEM ...

Feb 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 mi

BRAKE PEDAL ON MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 RELEASES ON IT'S OWN WHEN STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR IN STOP-AND-GO-TRAFFIC. IT'S MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON, BUT HAPPENS ONCE IN AWHILE IN WINTER. IF I HAVE TO STOP FOR ANY REASON, WITH MY FOOT RESTING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT RELEASES ON ITS...

Feb 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 17,510 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK WHEN SHE DEPRESSED IT ON TWO OCCASIONS. SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH SEEMED TO RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALER MODIFIED THE FLOOR MAT. SHE HAD NO PR...

Feb 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

I PURCHASED A NEW TOYOTA RAV4 (2008 LS) IN THE SUMMER OF 2008. I QUICKLY REALIZED THAT THERE SEEMED TO BE A PROBLEM WITH ACCELERATION. I REPORTED IT THEN AND THE FIRST SEVERAL TIMES IT WENT IN FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. THE RESPONSE HAS BEEN THE SAME - THAT'S JUST WHAT TOYOTAS DO. THE PROBLEM ...

Feb 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 mi

BRAKE PEDAL ON MY 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 RELEASES ON IT'S OWN WHEN STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR IN STOP-AND-GO-TRAFFIC. IT'S MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON, BUT HAPPENS ONCE IN AWHILE IN WINTER. IF I HAVE TO STOP FOR ANY REASON, WITH MY FOOT RESTING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT RELEASES ON ITS...

Feb 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 17,510 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK WHEN SHE DEPRESSED IT ON TWO OCCASIONS. SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH SEEMED TO RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALER MODIFIED THE FLOOR MAT. SHE HAD NO PR...

Feb 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF A TOYOTA RAV 4 ENGINE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, NO FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE GEAR SHIFT IN DRIVE - THE ENGINE INCREASED SPEED RAPIDLY. THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD. THE OPERATOR SLAMMED BOTH FEET ON THE BR...

Feb 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF A TOYOTA RAV 4 ENGINE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, NO FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE GEAR SHIFT IN DRIVE - THE ENGINE INCREASED SPEED RAPIDLY. THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD. THE OPERATOR SLAMMED BOTH FEET ON THE BR...

Feb 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 34,500 mi

ON 10/21/09 I WAS STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION IN MY 2008 RAV4 WHILE WAITING FOR TWO CARS TO GO BY. MY FOOT WAS FULLY PLANTED ON THE BRAKE. SUDDENLY THE ENGINE REVVED UNCONTROLLABLY AND THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD. I PRESSED AS HARD AS I COULD ON THE BRAKE. THIS HAPPENED TWICE. I BARELY MANAGED TO KEEP TH...

Feb 1, 2010 Steering 22,000 mi

DANGEROUS TORQUE STEER ON 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 4X4. HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE VEHICLE WAS NEW. DEALER TWICE HAS TOLD ME IT IS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE AND THE SIENNA IS EVEN WORSE. YOU CAN LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE ACCELERATING TO PASS. *TR

Feb 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 34,500 mi

ON 10/21/09 I WAS STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION IN MY 2008 RAV4 WHILE WAITING FOR TWO CARS TO GO BY. MY FOOT WAS FULLY PLANTED ON THE BRAKE. SUDDENLY THE ENGINE REVVED UNCONTROLLABLY AND THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD. I PRESSED AS HARD AS I COULD ON THE BRAKE. THIS HAPPENED TWICE. I BARELY MANAGED TO KEEP TH...

Feb 1, 2010 Steering 22,000 mi

DANGEROUS TORQUE STEER ON 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 4X4. HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE VEHICLE WAS NEW. DEALER TWICE HAS TOLD ME IT IS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE AND THE SIENNA IS EVEN WORSE. YOU CAN LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE ACCELERATING TO PASS. *TR

Jan 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 25,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED WITH EXCESSIVE PRESSURE AND THE RPMS INCREASED RAPIDLY. THE VEHICLE CAME TO COMPLETE STOP AFTER PRESSING HER FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE PED...

Jan 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, HE TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE. THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND WHEN HE TRIED TO SLOW DOWN WHICH CAUSED HIM TO CRASH INTO THE ROCKS OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AT THAT POINT, THE RPMS BEGAN TO INCREASE...

Jan 29, 2010 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, HE TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE. THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND WHEN HE TRIED TO SLOW DOWN WHICH CAUSED HIM TO CRASH INTO THE ROCKS OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AT THAT POINT, THE RPMS BEGAN TO INCREASE...

Jan 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 25,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED WITH EXCESSIVE PRESSURE AND THE RPMS INCREASED RAPIDLY. THE VEHICLE CAME TO COMPLETE STOP AFTER PRESSING HER FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE PED...

Jan 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, HE TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE. THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND WHEN HE TRIED TO SLOW DOWN WHICH CAUSED HIM TO CRASH INTO THE ROCKS OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AT THAT POINT, THE RPMS BEGAN TO INCREASE...

Jan 29, 2010 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, HE TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE. THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND WHEN HE TRIED TO SLOW DOWN WHICH CAUSED HIM TO CRASH INTO THE ROCKS OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AT THAT POINT, THE RPMS BEGAN TO INCREASE...

Jan 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

IN DECEMBER OF 2009, MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR LEASED TOYOTA RAV4 ('08) AND IT ACCELERATED ON HIM UNEXPECTEDLY. THE SAME THING HAPPENED IN JAN OF 2010 WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE SAME VEHICLE AND I ALMOST CRASHED. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS CHECKED AND NOTHING WAS FOUND. THIS CAR I...

Jan 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

IN DECEMBER OF 2009, MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR LEASED TOYOTA RAV4 ('08) AND IT ACCELERATED ON HIM UNEXPECTEDLY. THE SAME THING HAPPENED IN JAN OF 2010 WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE SAME VEHICLE AND I ALMOST CRASHED. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS CHECKED AND NOTHING WAS FOUND. THIS CAR I...

Jan 26, 2010 Electrical System 33,574 mi

2008 TOYOTA RAV4 TAKEN IN FOR NORMAL SERVICE SCHEDULE. DEALER FOUND RODENT NESTS AND CHEWED WIRING/INSULATION UNDER THE ENGINE COVER. HAD TO REPLACE WIRING HARNESS. DEALER SAID TOYOTA USES SOY BASED COVERING/INSULATION INSTEAD OF PLASTIC WHICH HE HAS SEEN MANY INSTANCES OF RODENT CHEWING. THIS POSES...

Jan 26, 2010 Electrical System 33,574 mi

2008 TOYOTA RAV4 TAKEN IN FOR NORMAL SERVICE SCHEDULE. DEALER FOUND RODENT NESTS AND CHEWED WIRING/INSULATION UNDER THE ENGINE COVER. HAD TO REPLACE WIRING HARNESS. DEALER SAID TOYOTA USES SOY BASED COVERING/INSULATION INSTEAD OF PLASTIC WHICH HE HAS SEEN MANY INSTANCES OF RODENT CHEWING. THIS POSES...

Dec 23, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

I OWN A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 WHICH I PURCHASED NEW. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS I HAVE HAD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOME STUCK FULLY OPEN WHEN ACCELERATING TO MERGE ONTO AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. I WAS TOLD SEVERAL MONTHS AGO THAT AN AFTERMARKET FLOOR MAT WAS SLIPPING FORWARD AND TRAPPING THE PEDAL. RECENTLY WHEN...

Dec 23, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

I OWN A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 WHICH I PURCHASED NEW. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS I HAVE HAD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOME STUCK FULLY OPEN WHEN ACCELERATING TO MERGE ONTO AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. I WAS TOLD SEVERAL MONTHS AGO THAT AN AFTERMARKET FLOOR MAT WAS SLIPPING FORWARD AND TRAPPING THE PEDAL. RECENTLY WHEN...

Dec 11, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 5,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT INTENTION. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT THEY COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE F...

Dec 11, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 5,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT INTENTION. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT THEY COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE F...

Nov 11, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 9,500 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT THE END OF A HIGHWAY EXIT RAMP, I WAS BRAKING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 - 10 MPH. AS I APPROACHED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME I NOTICED THE CAR WAS NOT RESPONDING AS IT NORMALLY DOES TO A SLIGHT DEPRESSION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. MY CAR SEEMED TO KEEP MOVING AND NOT SLOW DOWN IN IT'S NORM...

Nov 11, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 9,500 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT THE END OF A HIGHWAY EXIT RAMP, I WAS BRAKING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 - 10 MPH. AS I APPROACHED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME I NOTICED THE CAR WAS NOT RESPONDING AS IT NORMALLY DOES TO A SLIGHT DEPRESSION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. MY CAR SEEMED TO KEEP MOVING AND NOT SLOW DOWN IN IT'S NORM...

Nov 5, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. OCCASIONALLY AFTER BRAKE APPLICATION, THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WILL NOT DISENGAGE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 38000.

Nov 5, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4. OCCASIONALLY AFTER BRAKE APPLICATION, THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WILL NOT DISENGAGE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 38000.

Oct 26, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,000 mi

2008 RAV 4 AWD V6. WHEN SLOWING FOR A STOP LOST ALL BRAKES. WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER AND WAS FOUND THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER HAD FAILED. *TR

Oct 26, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,000 mi

2008 RAV 4 AWD V6. WHEN SLOWING FOR A STOP LOST ALL BRAKES. WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER AND WAS FOUND THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER HAD FAILED. *TR

Oct 19, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 11,945 mi

LOST BRAKING POWER AND THERE WAS A CRUNCHING SOUND, HAD BOTH FEET ON BREAKING PEDAL & TRUCK WOULDN'T STOP. IT WAS STILL ACCELERATING AND ABS/ANTI SKID LIGHT CAME ON. *TR

Oct 19, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 11,945 mi

LOST BRAKING POWER AND THERE WAS A CRUNCHING SOUND, HAD BOTH FEET ON BREAKING PEDAL & TRUCK WOULDN'T STOP. IT WAS STILL ACCELERATING AND ABS/ANTI SKID LIGHT CAME ON. *TR

Oct 19, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 11,945 mi

LOST BRAKING POWER AND THERE WAS A CRUNCHING SOUND, HAD BOTH FEET ON BREAKING PEDAL & TRUCK WOULDN'T STOP. IT WAS STILL ACCELERATING AND ABS/ANTI SKID LIGHT CAME ON. *TR

Oct 19, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 11,945 mi

LOST BRAKING POWER AND THERE WAS A CRUNCHING SOUND, HAD BOTH FEET ON BREAKING PEDAL & TRUCK WOULDN'T STOP. IT WAS STILL ACCELERATING AND ABS/ANTI SKID LIGHT CAME ON. *TR

Oct 10, 2009 Power Train 5,000 mi

1ST OIL CHANGE MENTIONED WHINE IN TRANS. DEALER SAID NOTHING WRONG PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE AND 15,000 OIL CHANGE SAID SOMETHING AGAIN STILL; NOTHING WRONGTHIS WHINE NOISE IS BETWEEN 38/47 MPH. MADE AN APPOINTMENT AND CAR WAS TEST DRIVEN 10 MILES BY DISTRICT MANAGER AND DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER TO ...

Oct 10, 2009 Power Train 5,000 mi

1ST OIL CHANGE MENTIONED WHINE IN TRANS. DEALER SAID NOTHING WRONG PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE AND 15,000 OIL CHANGE SAID SOMETHING AGAIN STILL; NOTHING WRONGTHIS WHINE NOISE IS BETWEEN 38/47 MPH. MADE AN APPOINTMENT AND CAR WAS TEST DRIVEN 10 MILES BY DISTRICT MANAGER AND DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER TO ...

Sep 30, 2009 Equipment 9,333 mi

I HAVE ALREADY MADE A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT ABOUT ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WITH MY RAV4 THAT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I AM STILL HAVING ISSUES REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. MY CAR WILL SUDDENLY JUMP WHILE BARELY PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL. IT DOES NOT DO IT ALL THE TIME BUT WILL DO SO RANDOMLY WHICH IS EVEN WORSE BECAUSE...

Sep 30, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,333 mi

I HAVE ALREADY MADE A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT ABOUT ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WITH MY RAV4 THAT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I AM STILL HAVING ISSUES REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. MY CAR WILL SUDDENLY JUMP WHILE BARELY PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL. IT DOES NOT DO IT ALL THE TIME BUT WILL DO SO RANDOMLY WHICH IS EVEN WORSE BECAUSE...

Sep 30, 2009 Equipment 9,333 mi

I HAVE ALREADY MADE A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT ABOUT ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WITH MY RAV4 THAT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I AM STILL HAVING ISSUES REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. MY CAR WILL SUDDENLY JUMP WHILE BARELY PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL. IT DOES NOT DO IT ALL THE TIME BUT WILL DO SO RANDOMLY WHICH IS EVEN WORSE BECAUSE...

Sep 30, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,333 mi

I HAVE ALREADY MADE A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT ABOUT ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WITH MY RAV4 THAT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I AM STILL HAVING ISSUES REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. MY CAR WILL SUDDENLY JUMP WHILE BARELY PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL. IT DOES NOT DO IT ALL THE TIME BUT WILL DO SO RANDOMLY WHICH IS EVEN WORSE BECAUSE...

Sep 27, 2009 Electrical System Fire

2008 TOYOTA RAV4 SELF-COMBUSTION IN DRIVEWAY IN THE EARLY A.M. OF MONDAY, SEPT 21, 2009. CAR HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE SATURDAY NIGHT AT 11 P.M. AND ARSON HAS BEEN RULED OUT BY FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS. CAR WAS LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD AND HAD BEEN RECENTLY SERVICED AND INSPECTED ON SEPT 5, 2009 BY...

Sep 27, 2009 Electrical System Fire

2008 TOYOTA RAV4 SELF-COMBUSTION IN DRIVEWAY IN THE EARLY A.M. OF MONDAY, SEPT 21, 2009. CAR HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE SATURDAY NIGHT AT 11 P.M. AND ARSON HAS BEEN RULED OUT BY FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS. CAR WAS LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD AND HAD BEEN RECENTLY SERVICED AND INSPECTED ON SEPT 5, 2009 BY...

Aug 14, 2009 Visibility

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CONTROL OPERATES IN THE UP MODE AND CONTINUES TO GO TO THE UP (CLOSED) POSITION AFTER YOUR FINGER IS REMOVED FROM THE CONTROL BUTTON..IN OTHERS AUTOS( US) MADE, THE WINDOW STOPS GOING TO THE CLOSE POSITION WHEN YOUR FINGER IS REMOVED FROM THE CONTROL BUTTON. *TR

Aug 14, 2009 Visibility

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CONTROL OPERATES IN THE UP MODE AND CONTINUES TO GO TO THE UP (CLOSED) POSITION AFTER YOUR FINGER IS REMOVED FROM THE CONTROL BUTTON..IN OTHERS AUTOS( US) MADE, THE WINDOW STOPS GOING TO THE CLOSE POSITION WHEN YOUR FINGER IS REMOVED FROM THE CONTROL BUTTON. *TR

Aug 9, 2009 Air Bags 7,900 mi

DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG. *TR

Aug 9, 2009 Air Bags 7,900 mi

DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG. *TR

Jun 25, 2009 Electrical System

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, MY NEW 2008 RAV4 WOULD NOT START. THE BATTERY IS BRAND NEW. WHEN I TURNED THE IGNITION, THERE WAS NO SOUND / SIGNAL AT ALL. SOMETIMES, WHEN I PUT DOWN THE HAND BRAKE, AND TRY TO START THE CAR AGAIN, IT WORKS. OTHER TIMES, IT DOESN'T. THERE ARE DIFFERENT THINGS THAT CAN TRIGGER ...

Jun 25, 2009 Electrical System

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, MY NEW 2008 RAV4 WOULD NOT START. THE BATTERY IS BRAND NEW. WHEN I TURNED THE IGNITION, THERE WAS NO SOUND / SIGNAL AT ALL. SOMETIMES, WHEN I PUT DOWN THE HAND BRAKE, AND TRY TO START THE CAR AGAIN, IT WORKS. OTHER TIMES, IT DOESN'T. THERE ARE DIFFERENT THINGS THAT CAN TRIGGER ...

Jun 15, 2009 Equipment 17,000 mi

REAR TIRE COVER ON A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 18" WHEELS SPORT EDITION. REAR TIRE COVER OVER TIME (WITHIN 10 MONTHS) HAS BECOME LOOSE AND HAS BLOWN OFF SEVERAL TIMES, ONCE IN A CAR WASH AND THE OTHER WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. BOTH TIMES, SERIOUS SCRATCH AND PAINT DAMAGE WAS RECEIVED. I VERIFIED THA...

Jun 15, 2009 Equipment 17,000 mi

REAR TIRE COVER ON A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 18" WHEELS SPORT EDITION. REAR TIRE COVER OVER TIME (WITHIN 10 MONTHS) HAS BECOME LOOSE AND HAS BLOWN OFF SEVERAL TIMES, ONCE IN A CAR WASH AND THE OTHER WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. BOTH TIMES, SERIOUS SCRATCH AND PAINT DAMAGE WAS RECEIVED. I VERIFIED THA...

Jun 8, 2009 Tires Fire 7,370 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE VEHICLE HAS YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR G- 91A TIRES, SIZE 225/6.5/17 101H (NA). THESE TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUMPING NOISE AND MANEUVERED T...

Jun 8, 2009 Tires Fire 7,370 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE VEHICLE HAS YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR G- 91A TIRES, SIZE 225/6.5/17 101H (NA). THESE TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUMPING NOISE AND MANEUVERED T...

May 27, 2009 Equipment 15,000 mi

REAR TIRE COVER 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 18" WHEELS SPORT EDITION. REAR TIRE COVER OVER TIME (WITHIN 6 MONTHS) HAS BECOME LOOSE AND HAS BLOWN OFF TWICE, 1 IN A CAR WASH AND THE OTHER WHILE SIMPLY DRIVING DOWN THE STREET. ZIPPER WAS FULLY ZIPPED AND ELASTIC WAS COVERING THE BOTTOM OF THE TIRE. UNIT KEEPS ...

May 27, 2009 Equipment 15,000 mi

REAR TIRE COVER 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 18" WHEELS SPORT EDITION. REAR TIRE COVER OVER TIME (WITHIN 6 MONTHS) HAS BECOME LOOSE AND HAS BLOWN OFF TWICE, 1 IN A CAR WASH AND THE OTHER WHILE SIMPLY DRIVING DOWN THE STREET. ZIPPER WAS FULLY ZIPPED AND ELASTIC WAS COVERING THE BOTTOM OF THE TIRE. UNIT KEEPS ...

Apr 14, 2009 Structure

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT NOTICED MICE ENTERING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE CLEAN AIR FILTER NOT EXHIBITING A SCREEN TO SHIELD THE MICE F...

Apr 14, 2009 Structure

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT NOTICED MICE ENTERING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE CLEAN AIR FILTER NOT EXHIBITING A SCREEN TO SHIELD THE MICE F...

Mar 18, 2009 Fuel System, Other Crash 3,000 mi

I WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE, I STARTED MY RAV 4, PUT IT IN GEAR AND GENTLY, DUE TO EXPERIENCE WITH ACCELERATION PROBLEMS, PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL. IT SUDDENLY JUMPED AND ACCELERATED CAUSING THE SUV TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. IT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE HAD I NOT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AND USED THE BRAKE. TO...

Mar 18, 2009 Fuel System, Other Crash 3,000 mi

I WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE, I STARTED MY RAV 4, PUT IT IN GEAR AND GENTLY, DUE TO EXPERIENCE WITH ACCELERATION PROBLEMS, PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL. IT SUDDENLY JUMPED AND ACCELERATED CAUSING THE SUV TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. IT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE HAD I NOT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AND USED THE BRAKE. TO...

Feb 26, 2009 Equipment Crash

2008 TOYOTA RAV4 HAD A JAMMED GAS PEDAL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE FLOOR MATS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ONE QUARTER BLOCK OF A CITY BLOCK, VEERING TO THE LEFT AND DEMOLISHED ONE CAR. THE VEHICLE THEN CONTINUED ANOTHER QUARTER BLO...

Feb 26, 2009 Equipment Crash

2008 TOYOTA RAV4 HAD A JAMMED GAS PEDAL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE FLOOR MATS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ONE QUARTER BLOCK OF A CITY BLOCK, VEERING TO THE LEFT AND DEMOLISHED ONE CAR. THE VEHICLE THEN CONTINUED ANOTHER QUARTER BLO...

Feb 25, 2009 Seat Belts

*I AM NOT THE VEHICLE OWNER*I AM THE CPST WHO ASSISTED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT* WHEN INSTALLING A RF INFANT SEAT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS OVERLAP. I BROUGHT THE BELT DOWN FROM THE ROOF STORAGE TO CLIP INTO THE ANCHOR AND ROUTED THE BELT FOR THE INSTALLAT...

Feb 25, 2009 Seat Belts

*I AM NOT THE VEHICLE OWNER*I AM THE CPST WHO ASSISTED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT* WHEN INSTALLING A RF INFANT SEAT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS OVERLAP. I BROUGHT THE BELT DOWN FROM THE ROOF STORAGE TO CLIP INTO THE ANCHOR AND ROUTED THE BELT FOR THE INSTALLAT...

Feb 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING UNDER 25 MPH THE VEHICLE WITHOUT REASON OR NOTICE SHUTS DOWN. IT IS ABLE TO START UP RIGHT AFTER, HOWEVER THE ONLY REASON THAT YOU KNOW IT HAS SHUT DOWN IS THAT ALL THE DASH LIGHTS COME ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT FIVE TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THE THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. THE VEHICLE ...

Feb 18, 2009 Visibility 17,500 mi

DEFROSTER SYSTEM IS WEAK. WHEN THERE IS ICE/SNOW BUILD-UP ALONG EDGES OF WINDSHIELD OR WINDOWS, SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE TURNED TO AND KEPT ON HIGHEST SETTING TO AVOID FOGGING ON THE INSIDE. EVEN AT THIS SETTING, IT HAS TROUBLE CLEARING FOG FROM REAR SIDE WINDOWS. SYSTEM IS PRETTY LOUD AT HIGHEST SETTI...

Feb 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING UNDER 25 MPH THE VEHICLE WITHOUT REASON OR NOTICE SHUTS DOWN. IT IS ABLE TO START UP RIGHT AFTER, HOWEVER THE ONLY REASON THAT YOU KNOW IT HAS SHUT DOWN IS THAT ALL THE DASH LIGHTS COME ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT FIVE TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THE THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. THE VEHICLE ...

Feb 18, 2009 Visibility 17,500 mi

DEFROSTER SYSTEM IS WEAK. WHEN THERE IS ICE/SNOW BUILD-UP ALONG EDGES OF WINDSHIELD OR WINDOWS, SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE TURNED TO AND KEPT ON HIGHEST SETTING TO AVOID FOGGING ON THE INSIDE. EVEN AT THIS SETTING, IT HAS TROUBLE CLEARING FOG FROM REAR SIDE WINDOWS. SYSTEM IS PRETTY LOUD AT HIGHEST SETTI...

Jan 18, 2009 Visibility 5,800 mi

THE DEFROSTER SYSTEM IS INADEQUATE AND WOULD NOT MELT ICE FROM THE WINDSHIELD UNDER MODERATE TEMPERATURES AND A VERY LIGHT FREEZING MIST. *TR

Jan 18, 2009 Visibility 5,800 mi

THE DEFROSTER SYSTEM IS INADEQUATE AND WOULD NOT MELT ICE FROM THE WINDSHIELD UNDER MODERATE TEMPERATURES AND A VERY LIGHT FREEZING MIST. *TR

Oct 15, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 6,108 mi

WAS GOING THROUGH A DRIVE THROUGH CARWASH, AUTO IN NEUTRAL. REACHED THE END, PUT FOOT ON BRAKE, PUT AUTO INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN, GOING STRAIGHT OUT OF THE END OF THE CARWASH. HAD THE BRAKES ON BUT THEY DIDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE. TURNED THE CAR TO MISS A TELEPHONE POLE AND WENT...

Oct 15, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 6,108 mi

WAS GOING THROUGH A DRIVE THROUGH CARWASH, AUTO IN NEUTRAL. REACHED THE END, PUT FOOT ON BRAKE, PUT AUTO INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN, GOING STRAIGHT OUT OF THE END OF THE CARWASH. HAD THE BRAKES ON BUT THEY DIDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE. TURNED THE CAR TO MISS A TELEPHONE POLE AND WENT...

Oct 14, 2008 Seat Belts 6,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE SEAT BELT WRAPPED AROUND ONE OF THE PASSENGERS WAIST AND BECAME LOCKED IN PLACE. EACH TIME THE PASSENGER WOULD TAKE A BREATH OR MOVE, THE BELT WOULD LOCK TIGHTER AND TIGHTER AROUND THE PASSENGER. THE SEAT BELT WAS CUT TO REMOVE THE PASSENGER FROM THE VE...

Oct 14, 2008 Seat Belts 6,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE SEAT BELT WRAPPED AROUND ONE OF THE PASSENGERS WAIST AND BECAME LOCKED IN PLACE. EACH TIME THE PASSENGER WOULD TAKE A BREATH OR MOVE, THE BELT WOULD LOCK TIGHTER AND TIGHTER AROUND THE PASSENGER. THE SEAT BELT WAS CUT TO REMOVE THE PASSENGER FROM THE VE...

Sep 3, 2008 Seats 80 mi

THIS IS MY EFFORT TO SUBMIT A COMMENT ON YOUR REGULATIONS, NOT A COMPLAINT OF AN INCIDENT. I WAS DIRECTED TO THIS FORM BY LOU MOLINA AT NHTSA. I AM A DRIVER WHO FOR HEALTH REASONS WISHES TO SIT ERECT. I AM NOT FAT, AND OF NORMAL HEIGHT (5'6"). THIS LAST WEEKEND I PURCHASED A RAV4. THE HEADRES...

Sep 3, 2008 Seats 80 mi

THIS IS MY EFFORT TO SUBMIT A COMMENT ON YOUR REGULATIONS, NOT A COMPLAINT OF AN INCIDENT. I WAS DIRECTED TO THIS FORM BY LOU MOLINA AT NHTSA. I AM A DRIVER WHO FOR HEALTH REASONS WISHES TO SIT ERECT. I AM NOT FAT, AND OF NORMAL HEIGHT (5'6"). THIS LAST WEEKEND I PURCHASED A RAV4. THE HEADRES...

Jul 30, 2008 Structure 2,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 35 TO 45 MPH WITH BOTH REAR WINDOWS OPENED, THE AIR PRESSURE IS VERY STRONG AND UNBEARABLE ON THE CONTACT'S EARS. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY STATED THAT NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AT THIS TIME. THE CONTACT WILL TAKE THE VE...

Jul 30, 2008 Structure 2,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 35 TO 45 MPH WITH BOTH REAR WINDOWS OPENED, THE AIR PRESSURE IS VERY STRONG AND UNBEARABLE ON THE CONTACT'S EARS. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY STATED THAT NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AT THIS TIME. THE CONTACT WILL TAKE THE VE...

Jun 2, 2008 Visibility 4,000 mi

UNDER CERTAIN WEATHER CONDITIONS (WET SNOW, ICE & FREEZING TEMPS) THE DEFROST SYSTEM WILL NOT KEEP ICE FROM FORMING OVER ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WINDSHIELD. AFTER 10 TO 12 MINUTES OF DRIVING IT IS NECESSARY TO STOP AND SCRAPE ICE FROM THE WINDSHIELD AND WIPERS. IT'S NOT A GOOD IDEA TO STOP ON NARROW MOUN...

Jun 2, 2008 Visibility 4,000 mi

UNDER CERTAIN WEATHER CONDITIONS (WET SNOW, ICE & FREEZING TEMPS) THE DEFROST SYSTEM WILL NOT KEEP ICE FROM FORMING OVER ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WINDSHIELD. AFTER 10 TO 12 MINUTES OF DRIVING IT IS NECESSARY TO STOP AND SCRAPE ICE FROM THE WINDSHIELD AND WIPERS. IT'S NOT A GOOD IDEA TO STOP ON NARROW MOUN...

May 28, 2008 Power Train Crash Fire 7,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STRUCK A DEER WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH. SHE PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE SOON BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LINE BE...

May 28, 2008 Power Train Crash Fire 7,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STRUCK A DEER WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH. SHE PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE SOON BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LINE BE...

Jan 31, 2008 Visibility

WINDOW FOGGING - 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED WITH CLIMATE CONTROL. WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW A CERTAIN DEGREES, THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT SHUT OFF. THIS CAUSES ALL THE WINDOWS TO FOG UP IMMEDIATELY WHEN DRIVING. THE FRONT WINDOW DEFROSTER CONTROL IS INSUFFICIENT TO CLEAR THE WINDOWS, ...

Jan 31, 2008 Visibility

WINDOW FOGGING - 2008 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED WITH CLIMATE CONTROL. WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW A CERTAIN DEGREES, THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT SHUT OFF. THIS CAUSES ALL THE WINDOWS TO FOG UP IMMEDIATELY WHEN DRIVING. THE FRONT WINDOW DEFROSTER CONTROL IS INSUFFICIENT TO CLEAR THE WINDOWS, ...