Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2019 Toyota RAV4

Table 1 shows three common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2019 Toyota RAV4.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Toyota RAV4

Problem Category Number of Problems
Fueling/charging Door/hatch/port problems
1
Doors Lock problems
1
Latches/locks/linkage problems
1

Fueling/charging Door/hatch/port problem #1

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the rear hatch door failed to remain securely closed. The contact stated that the failure intermittently occurred and became more frequent over time. Additionally, the front driver’s side seat belt buckle and rear passenger’s side seat belt buckle failed to buckle and lock securely. They also stated that the front driver's side electronic reclining seat made grinding sounds while operating. The contact also stated that water was leaking into the vehicle from the rear passenger’s side quarter panel. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failures, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 32,000.

Doors Lock problem #2

Door lock actuator has failed prematurely on all four doors, this prevents me from entering my vehicle in a quick and timely manner if there were to be an emergency.

Latches/locks/linkage problem #3

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while attempting to open the fuel door, the latch failed to unlock as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the spring in the latch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,900.


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