One problem related to body has been reported for the 1997 Toyota RAV4. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1997 Rav4 awd 109000 dealer serviced took in for a oil change 2/18/16 dealer informed me that the cradle assy has a tennis ball size hole in it near next to left control arm , $2361. 30 to replace or junk the vehicle not safe to drive, vehicle serviced every 5000 miles and its brought to my attention now, my 22 yr old daughter has been driving this vehicle the last 6 1/2 yrs a very poor design by Toyota.