Seats Related Problems of the 1997 Toyota RAV4

Table 1 shows two common seats related problems of the 1997 Toyota RAV4.

Table 1. Seats related problems of Toyota RAV4

Problem Category Number of Problems
Front Seat Recliner problems
1
Front Seat Head Restraint problems
1

Front Seat Recliner problem #1

The contact stated the driver's side seat shifted forward and backwards. Also, engine check light appeared. Took vehicle to dealer, who replaced gas recirculation valve (egr valve).

Front Seat Head Restraint problem #2

The seat design is very uncomfortable and not supportive to the consumer, the seat back angles back and the headrest angles forward, this offers the consumer no head support.


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