general problems of the 2005 Toyota RAV4

Four problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2005 Toyota RAV4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the 2005 RAV4.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2019

None of my brake lights are working I have tried replacing them with new bulbs and they still don't work I even checked to see if it need a new fuse and all the fuses look good. I'm starting to feel like the vehicle has a electrical problem that's causing the lights not to work.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the part needed to charge the battery is not working properly. In addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle is stopped it makes a loud whistling noise. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 47,000. Ad.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2014

My master power switch stopped working in 2014. I can't understand why the 2005 Rav4 was not on the list for the recall. Windows will not go up and down.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2012

First tire indicator light came on. Checked pressure in all tires. Tires were at correct amount. Went to reset light which did not work. SUV was on an incline (driveway). Let car sit for an hour on flat surface. Started Rav4. The tire indicator light came on plus abs and vsc trac lights. Consulted owners manual which stated to take to Toyota. No other brake warning lights came on. Was 1/2 mile from dealer when smoke started coming into passenger cabin. Smoke/fire was coming from the engine and under Rav4. Smoke was a bluish grey. Pulled off the major road into an abandoned business driveway. Turned rav off and ran. Passerby called 911. Fire trucks/police arrived. Rav was a total loss. Called Toyota USA to report fire. They are saying that it was not mechanical or electrical. But that the fire originated in the engine compartment. Cause of fire was undetermined and there was no evidence of any sort of defect or malfunction with any of the electrical or mechanical systems found. Rav went to dealer for all required service and never had and major problems. If it was not electrical then what caused my lights to come on. Thee vsc trac light had never come on since I owned the car. I have owned Toyotas since 1973 and never had anything like this happen. The Rav4 was my 5th Toyota.


Other Electrical System related problems of the 2005 Toyota RAV4

Electrical System problems
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Horn Assembly problems
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