Frame And Members Problems of Toyota RAV4

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds a loud banging noise was present coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon inspection it was discovered that the subframe had sustained severe rusting and corrosion and the rear differential fluid had leaked from the vehicle. The cause of the failures were not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failures but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 111,000.

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The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Rav4. The contact noticed that the front sub frame and control arms were completely rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine cradle and control arms needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 120,000.

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The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle made a loud noise and the came to a sudden halt. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the k-frame and the control arm was fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the k-frame and control arm needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 97,000.

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The contact owns a 1997 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance where they detected that the entire subframe was completely rusted. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer for a second opinion. The technician informed the contact that the body frame would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000. Updated 05/11/12 updated 05/21/12.

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The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. While parked the contact noticed water intrusion through the fresh air intake under the front passenger side, causing the carpet to become moist and grow mold. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the gasket would have to be replaced and a plastic sealant would have to be installed around the windshield. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

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I have a 2000 Toyota Rav4 that will not pass nys safety inspection, because of a rusted front engine subframe. This is an important component of the frame and seems that it is defective early in the the cars lifespan, the car has 108k miles on it.

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The contact owns a 1998 Toyota rav 4. The contact stated that she recently purchased the vehicle but did not noticed that the frame was significantly corroded and rusted. The manufacturer was contacted and they are unable to do anything about the failure since there were no recalls against the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs or diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 117,565.

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While changing the converter on my 1999 Rav4, we discovered holes and extreme rusting on the front cross member. If this cross member breaks the whole suspension could drop out fo the car and cause serious injury. It is no secret that Toyota has many problems with frame rot on other vehicles occuring on similar yeared models. The problem has not been fixed and after a little investigating myself, I have discovered a dozen other Rav4 owners with the same problem. I contacted Toyota corp. And was told my case was the only of its kind by them. After talking to dealers in my area I found that this problem is occuring and being seen by Toyota dealers as well.

Driver's side sunvisor on 2007 Rav4 will not stay in folded upright position. The visor flops down impeding vision while driving.

Structural failure of all weld points on hood of 2009 Toyota rav 4 v6 limited with 27,000 miles. Hood latch allowed 1/2" of upward play while being latched. Hood being replaced. Continual problem unnoticed until 3 months ago. Very flimsy and hood wavered and rippled when large vehicle passed going both ways on the highway. Would not completely close at times. Had to reclose hood.

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An intense squeak initiated the visit to the auto dealer. We were informed that the windshield was rubbing on the vehicle frame and to fix the problem they would have to replace the entire windshield. The windshield was replaced which solved the problem for now.

Since day one there was a knocking/popping sound coming from the steering column when turning the wheel at park and low speeds. I had taken the vehicle in to the dealer at least 3 times and finally, and ironically, the dealer acknowledged the noise. Previous trips yielded the ever present "could not duplicate". However steering adjustments via an alignment was attempted. Could not duplicate but tried something anyway? the ironic part about when the dealer acknowledged the noise is that the vehicle was 4000 miles past warranty. Funny how such an obvious thing can go unnoticed until warranty expires.

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My 2006 rav 4 has had a series of front end problems dating from Jan 2007 to April 2009. It had been in the shop 9 times (warranty work) with numerous parts being replaced before Toyota had their southern California rep come and look at it. They ended up replacing just about all of the front end component parts except the steering. That was the 10th time the car was in. Now after 21 months the sound is back and I can even feel vibration knock in the steering. This car was purchased new in July 2006. Mileage at the first sign of trouble was 4847. Mileage in April 2009 was 26737. Current mileage is 41800. I don't feel safe driving this car with the feeling that something is going to break while I'm making a sharp turn.

Vibration/rattle at all speeds from windshield area of vehicle. Appears to be from plastic cowling around windshield and wipers. May be due to improper mounting of either windshield or cowling. May interfer with wiper action.

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