Electrical System Related Problems of the 2012 Toyota RAV4

Table 1 shows seven common electrical system related problems of the 2012 Toyota RAV4. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Toyota RAV4


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2012 Toyota RAV4

The Electrical System problem

Over the last 4 years I have had 2 prior occurrence where I've lost power turning or stopping, causing the engine to stall. Both times the vehicle was taken to our mechanic and he replaced the connectors to the battery.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Driver side rear quarter panel started on fire. This occurred after an approximately 4 mile drive. I believe the fire started on the drive. I parked the vehicle in a parking lot with only one other vehicle.   Read details...

The O2 Sensor problem

I have just begun having the issue that many others complain about - the check engine light + 4wd + trac lights all came on (2012 Toyota Rav4, 100,000 miles). We tried some simple fixes at home, based on the many online posts about this issue (checked/refastened hoses, battery connections, etc.   Read details...


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